Drew McManus

The Perks of Being a Member

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[twocol_one]There’s no better way to experience Morikami than as a member! The benefits of membership are endless, with unlimited free admission to the museum and gardens, discounted admission and members-only priority access at Lantern Festival, free and fast track admission to Oshogatsu, Hatsume Fair, and Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks, exclusive invitations to members-only receptions and events and so much more! Twice a year we invite members to indulge in many of our wonderful offerings during a glorious weekend of exclusivity. Check out the happenings below during our Spring 2016 Member Weekend, …

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What’s New @ Hatsume

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Springtime means Hatsume Fair at Morikami, and we’ve got an incredible lineup planned for you this year! Take a look at what’s new in 2016 and be sure to purchase your discounted tickets today! [twocol_one] THE ART WALL Express yourself with doodles and sketches, and create your own masterpieces on our colossal fan art wall by the Anime Tent! 3D PRINTING Immortalize your cosplay look with a digital body scan and 3D printed figurine in classroom A! The future is now! SAMURAI SWORDFIGHTING Experience exhilarating samurai performances and partake in …

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Morikami Explores the Tranquil Beauty of Japanese Dance

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[twocol_one]The brilliant sheen of lush kimono fabric, the gentle shuffle of feet across the stage, the graceful and deliberate movements of a lone dancer, set to haunting Japanese melodies—these are snapshots of Wakayagi-Ryu, a type of traditional Japanese dance. A rarity in South Florida, performances of traditional Japanese dance are a visual and auditory feast not many outside of Japan have the opportunity to see. However, Morikami has invited a group of eminently talented native Japanese performers to showcase their craft in a must-see collaborative event: Beauty in Movement: The Elegance of …

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The Morikami Gets Ink’d at New Tattoo Exhibit, Opening Feb. 26

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[twocol_one] Chances are good that everyone knows someone with a little ink. Tattoos have become a form of fashion and self-expression in the U.S. that reaches just about every demographic. Approximately 20 percent of adults, aged 18 and up, have at least one tattoo; around 14 percent have two or more. Forty percent of American households report having at least one person with a tattoo, which is a significant increase over 1999, when only 21 percent of household did so. (1) Celebrated on reality shows and sported openly, tattoos have …

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An Inside Look at Tattoo Day

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On February 27, the art of Japanese tattooing will have its very own day at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens – a day filled with fun family activities, a rare opportunity to watch a traditional method of tattooing and a chance to hear from tattoo artists who are globally influential. Tattoo Day is inspired by Morikami’s newest exhibit Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, on display from February 26 through May 8, 2016. We asked Wendy Lo, The Morikami’s Curator of Education, what will make this brand …

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