A night — or two — at the museum

The new location of The Museum of Chinese in America just opened last month at 215 Centre Street in New York City. Architect and designer Maya Lin is responsible for the Manhattan building. (She also designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington, D.C.)

It looks like there's lots to see, but I'm particularly interested in the exhibit on Hazel Ying Lee, an Oregonian and aviator who flew during the 1930s and 40s. She even flew fighter plans for the U.S. Army. (Plus, she wore kickin' boots.) How cool is that? Lee died young, at 33, but apparently you can learn about her life through photos, letters and memorabilia at the MOCA.




Upcoming events at the museum include The 32nd Asian American International Film Festival and a grand opening celebration on Sept. 22.

Admission is free on Thursdays, thanks to Target. Let me know if you check it out.