PB PERS Morikami

Talked with Wendy Lo, Curator of Education, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. They were created from land donated by George Morikami, one of the original members of the Yamato Farming Colony. The mission at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is to engage the community by presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire. They offer a wide variety of classes and exhibitions. Today they are presenting the To Florida with Love collaboration with the Miami City Ballet. There are two show times 1pm and 2pm. Later in the month they have tea ceremony demonstration. In May they are celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the new Beyond the Wall exhibition. It opens on 5/6 to members and public on 5/7. It features the work of five artists of Japanese and Asian American descent who explore their cultural heritage along with their individual identities via the medium of the mural. Folks can come and experience this unique version of a mural and meet the artists on 5/6. Listeners can go to the website to get times, directions, volunteer info, class schedules and list of upcoming events, make a donation or become a member at www.morikami.org or call 561-233-1314.