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Taiiku no Hi

October 7, 2010 by Drew McManus

By: Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education, Morikami Museum On October 1st, Japanese people traditionally change their summer wardrobe to warmer clothes. Even though the weather still may be warm, students change into long-sleeved shirts and jackets, and business men change to darker colored suits of heavier materials. In Japan, this is called koromogae, a sign of fall. Also, in early fall, the Japanese celebrate a special day. This year, this national holiday falls on Monday, October 11th. Do you know what the Japanese are celebrating? I will give you some …

Decorating in Small Spaces

May 19, 2010 by Drew McManus

Garden staff took a small spot in the Morikami gardens and turned it into a space of inspiration.

Summer is Here! Time for Sushi, Strolls and Sunsets

May 13, 2010 by Drew McManus

Sushi & Stroll has evolved from a good idea to a great idea to a “why didn’t I see you at the Morikami on Friday night?” idea. It has become the perfect end to a hectic workweek, a chillaxin’ beginning to the weekend or a nature-inspired, sexy-back date night kinda thang.

There Is Hope for the Future – Teenagers Aren’t So Bad!

April 26, 2010 by Drew McManus

On April 13 at the Morikami Museum, an entire class of teens from Western High School arrived with a check for $1,000, as a donation for the museum’s children’s programs. Teenagers aren’t that bad. Really.

Creating 10,000 Turtles

April 15, 2010 by Drew McManus

The Morikami will kick-off its new “10,000 Turtles” initiative with a taiko drumming performance by Fushu Daiko as part of Asian Heritage Night at Roger Dean Stadium. For a suggestion donation of $1, a family can purchase the materials and instructions for creating an origami turtle.