Swing to soothe the soul

On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of 120,000 Japanese-Americans. Sixty years later, the CSUS Multi-Cultural Center honors their struggle with a Day of Remembrance this Saturday. Though the topic is a somber one, the event promises to stay upbeat by focusing on the history of the swing bands that developed in the internment camps. “Reminiscing in Swingtime” features a photography exhibit chronicling this unique period in music history and lectures on Japanese-American history by CSUS professors from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The highlight of the day will be a live performance by George Yoshida and his J-Town Jazz Ensemble at 3 p.m. The lectures and exhibit are free. The performance is $10. University Union, CSUS. Call 278-6101 for more information.