East West Players has issued the following announcement regarding the first previews of “Flower Drum Song” at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo: “We deeply regret to announce that our April 16 and 17 performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Flower Drum Song’ have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances disrupting the production. The first preview […]

By LORI MATSUNO Our Day of Remembrance on Feb. 15 started with an inspiring worship service led by Rev. Ki Choi. The liturgist shared her DOR reflection about the internment of her parents, her uncle and aunt at Gila River, Heart Mountain and Amache. Another church member read an excerpt from the autobiography of her […]

Former Cal State Fullerton star Kurt Suzuki returns to OC as the new manager of the Angels. By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU SPORTS EDITOR Surrounded by a gaggle of reporters and cameras, Kurt Suzuki wondered out loud how he’d get accustomed to the daily scrum of reporters. “Don’t worry, I enjoy it,” he reassured the press […]

The Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC) invites the public to experience Delicious Little Tokyo, a vibrant neighborhood celebration showcasing the rich cultural heritage, small businesses, and culinary traditions of Little Tokyo, on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m. This highly anticipated annual event brings together residents, visitors, and community partners for a day […]

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) announced March 24 that its “Our Promise” comprehensive fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal of $85 million that raised funds to revitalize, amplify, deliver, and secure the museum’s future and to support the museum’s renovation of its public galleries and a new core exhibition. Thanks to the overwhelming response […]