BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.3358@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20111023T000000Z DTEND:20111023T000000Z DESCRIPTION:With a live presentation during both events\, Michio Iwao\, a f ormer internee at Gila River\, Arizona\, will show the process for carving and painting bird pins. A craft learned in the internment camp\, Mr. Iwao went back to making bird pins after his retirement.\n\nCome see how these beautiful birds come to life in the hands of a true craftsman!\n\nContinu ing Exhibit:\nThe Art of Gaman:\n\nArts and Crafts from the Japanese Ameri can Internment Camps\, 1942-1946\n\nThis landmark exhibition showcases art s and crafts made by Japanese Americans in U.S. internment camps during Wo rld War II.\n\nThese incredibly crafted objects are physical manifestation s of the art of gaman\, a Japanese word that means to endure the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience\, and a testimony to the unbreakable spirit of this stalwart community.\n\nPrograms are free with Museum admis sion. Reservations recommended\; (847) 967-4889. DTSTAMP:20240416T183646Z SUMMARY:Guest Artisan: Michio Iwao URL:/en/events/2011/10/23/guest-artisan-michio-iwao/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR