Arts Day at the Japanese Garden
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM

Discover your creative side!  Rich in beauty, the Japanese Garden is an ideal setting to make art.  Learn from local artists and CSULB art students at hands on art stations all over the garden.  A variety of art forms suitable for all ages and experience levels, including sketching with charcoal, paper marbling, sumi-e ink painting, and fine art paper stenciling will be available throughout the day. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the garden, and be inspired to give art a try! 

Admission: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Friends of the Japanese Garden Members $5, children 12 and under free

New Member Tea & Tour
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 1 pm - 3 pm

Become a member of the Japanese Garden and join us for a lovely afternoon that includes a docent led tour of the garden followed by Japanese tea and assorted desserts served in our Friends Garden.  Pre-registration required. If interested, please contact Jamie Higgins at (562) 985-2169.

Edward Lovell, ASLA, will be remembered at a Celebration of Life Ceremony at the EBM Japanese Garden on June 4th. from 4-6:30 PM.  Mr. Lovell was the master plan architect  for CSULB and worked with garden founder and community philanthropist, Loraine Miller Collins, to design and build the Japanese Garden in memory of her husband, Earl Burns Miller.  In lieu of flowers, the  Lovell family has requested donations to the EBM Japanese Garden.  Send donations to EBMJG, 6300 State University Dr. #306, Long Beach, CA  90815.  For more information please call 562.985.5930.

Pruning of the Black Pines
Sunday, June 8th & 22nd, 2008 9 AM – 12 PM

The black pines comprise the skeleton of the garden; the pleasing aesthetics of the landscape architecture emerge from their grace.  Learn from Japanese experts with a lifetime of experience how to shape and care for these trees to feature in your southern California home. Narrated one-hour demonstration begins at 10:30 AM. Many visitors attend both sessions to learn varying techniques and to cement understanding. Event appropriate for all ages including pine art activity.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Friends of the Japanese Garden Members $3, children 12 and under free

Origami Festival
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 12 PM - 4 PM

We will embrace the Olympic spirit for Origami Festival 2008.  Held in Beijing, China, in summer 2008, the games symbolize a worldwide celebration of unity. The Japanese Garden shares in these aspirations and will provide an event that embraces all cultures and ages for the highly diverse community of Long Beach.  Paper and origami were invented in China as well as two of the most famous origami folds: the crane and the turtle.  Learn to make these animals as well as the famous dragon, all symbolizing good luck, long life, and prosperity.  More than 40 experts from local and national origami clubs will teach guests in ongoing demonstrations.  The art of kirigami, folded paper that is then cut, will also be explored at the Festival as visitors learn to create classic Chinese patterns found on jade jewelry and architectural carved beams.

Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 Japanese Garden members, children 12 and under free.

The Tale of Genji Blooms at the Japanese Garden
Date and time TBA

See the garden through the eyes of the 11th century Heian Court noblewoman, Lady Murasaki, authoress of the Tale of Genji, the first novel ever written.  CSULB students will be dressed in gorgeous, one-of-a-kind costumes emulating Heian Imperial court and characters in the novel, brought from Japan for public viewing.  Meet seven kimono masters from Japan as well as Heian literature expert, Hiroaki Sera from Shikoku University in Tokushima, Japan.

Admission: TBA

The Japanese Garden Chrysanthemum Show
Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th, 2008, time TBA

Enjoy viewing award-winning chrysanthemum flowers in the nationally juried Chrysanthemum Society of Orange County flower show. Blue ribbon winners in many magnificent shapes and colors, some larger than your hand, along with creative flower arrangements will astound viewers. Many varieties of mums, including cut and potted blooms, will be available for purchase throughout the two day event at reasonable prices. Enjoy strolling through the garden during this vibrant annual event.

Admission to the event is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for Japanese Garden members. Children 12 and under will be admitted free.

Koi Auction
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 11:30AM – 3PM, Auction begins at 12 Noon

Live koi auction! This is your opportunity to buy gorgeous koi fish of every size and color at affordable prices from a professional auctioneer.  Discover why so many koi enthusiasts of southern California never miss this exciting annual auction. Learn about koi from ZNA Koi Club members.  Auction preview at 11:30 AM, auction begins and noon.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, children 12 and under free, Friends of the Japanese Garden Members $3, CSULB students free.