2016 / Descanso Gardens to host panel discussion about Japanese garden with Naomi Hirahara and Kendall Brown, Nov. 2

Vintage Postcard: Postcard featuring Descanso Gardens’ Japanese Garden and ladies wearing kimonos, circa 1966. (Courtesy of Descanso Gardens)

Vintage Postcard: Postcard featuring Descanso Gardens’ Japanese Garden and ladies wearing kimonos, circa 1966. (Courtesy of Descanso Gardens)

Forwarded for Descanso Gardens

“Sharing Culture | Creating Community” Panel Discussion

When: November 2, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Cost: $10 for nonmembers

Contact: Descanso Gardens, (818) 949-4200, Event website

This panel discussion features Sharing Culture | Creating Community exhibition curators Naomi Hirahara and Dr. Kendall Brown in conversation with architect Kenneth Nishimoto’s daughter, Diane (Dee) Nishimoto, and artist Ryan Taber.

Hear how key figures from our Japanese Garden exhibition were inspired by Japan and worked with ideas of Japanese-style gardens. Moderated by Descanso Gardens Executive Director David Brown.

$10 nonmembers. Space is limited, advance registration required. Register in person at the Descanso Gardens Visitor Center or by phone at (818) 949-7980.