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February
Teaching the Pacific Launch
Saturday, February 25, 2012
11:00 to 5:00pm
Free admission
PIEAM and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) are pleased to announce “Teaching the Pacific: A New Initiative by PIEAM and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.”
This collaborative event for students and educators in the community marks the launch of PIEAM’s educational programs and AASC’s latest special issue of Amerasia Journal, “Transoceanic Flows: Pacific Islander Interventions across the American Empire.” Supportive of the emerging field of Pacific Islander Studies, the AASC and PIEAM affirm the vital role that Pacific Islander Studies can play in curricula for learners and scholars of all ages and levels.
Join us at PIEAM on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 11am to 5pm. “Teaching the Pacific” will spotlight the living arts of the Pacific Islands, including demonstrations from authentic food vendors, carvers, and weavers and feature the following presenters:
- Acclaimed Samoan artist and writer Dan Taulapapa McMullin
- Recently hired UCLA Maori faculty member Michelle Erai
- Manaia W. Petaia, faculty advisor for Pacific Islander Clubs at the Jackie Robinson Academy (K-8) and Cabrillo High School
- UCLA graduate students working in Pacific Islander Studies
PIEAM’s educational programs include school and community tours, docent training, online resources and volunteer opportunities.
The Amerasia Journal special issue, “Transoceanic Flows: Pacific Islander Interventions across the American Empire” is guest edited by UCLA Professor Keith Camacho, the first Pacific Islander faculty member in the University of California system. The issue includes innovative research and creative work from leading Pacific Islander scholars and artists.
March
Long Beach Ukulele Club
Sunday, March 18, 2012
11:00 to 1:00pm
Free entry for Museum Members and regular admission applies for non-members
Come join us to hear music from the Long Beach Ukulele Club. They will be holding their weekly practice from 11am to 1pm inside the museum. All museum visitors are welcome to enjoy the music or join in and play! If you have your own instrument, please bring it or it is not necessary as there will be some on-hand for visitors to use. For any questions about this event, please contact Brenna Barrett at BBarrett@pieam.org or call our front desk at (562) 216-4170. For any questions about the Long Beach Ukulele Club, lessons or about becoming a member of the Ukulele Club, please contact Rene' Miller at lbukeclub@gmail.com or call (562) 355-3499.
Conversation with Visiting Pacific Island folklorist Dr. Judy Flores on Ancient Chamorro Ornamentation
Sunday, March 25, 2012
11:00 to 12:30pm
Free admission for Museum Members and regular admission applies for non-members
RSVP by: March 15
Visiting Pacific Island folklorist, Dr. Judy Flores will be sharing her knowledge on ancient Chamorro ornamentation. Flores had a PhD in the Arts of Oceania from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. She established the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency's Folk Arts Program to identify, document and promote traditional arts. She is currently a member of the planning committee for the 2016 Festival of Pacific Arts. Flores will also be signing her book Estorian Inalahan: History of a Spanish-Era Village in Guam.
May 5-6, 2012
Event at PIEAM & MOLAA
Free Event Admission/Parking
Pasifika Living Arts Showcase will feature workshops and performances by traditional artists and cultural specialists representing the Pacific Islands diverse cultures. In addition there will be booths with hands on activities for all ages.