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PRESIDENT’S GREETING When you visit us this Hanukkah season, you will encounter the holiday banner shown on the cover of this issue of At the Skirball. Rendered as a colorful reimagination of a hanukkiah (Hanukkah lamp) from our Museum collection, the cover captures the joy and spirit of our annual Hanukkah Festival. The hanukkiah’s mirror-image is reflected on the surface of our lily pond, and this too captures something of the festival’s spirit: to reflect upon the meaning of Hanukkah for our own day. Hanukkah commemorates an ancient Jewish revolt against oppression. At issue was the freedom of worship. The Seleucid Greeks wished to impose their religion; the Jews wished to preserve theirs. Against the odds the Jews prevailed, and we celebrate their triumph to this day. In the United States, freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Yet throughout most of our long history, the Jewish people has enjoyed no such guarantee, and we have learned, often to our sorrow, that we must be vigilant to protect it. In many parts of the globe to this day, such freedom is entirely unknown. Religious minorities continue to suffer discrimination and outright persecution. They have no Bill of Rights. They yearn for the liberty and the safety that we Americans take for granted. The hanukkiah is more than a reflection: it reminds us, as Jews and as Americans, to be ever grateful and mindful of our religious freedom and to never fail to tend its precious flame.
Uri D. Herscher
Founding President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center
OUR MISSION The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 • skirball.org
FREE on-site parking Street parking strictly prohibited ADA accessible parking available
GALLERIES MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Last entry to Noah’s Ark is at 4:00 p.m. Last entry to other Museum galleries is at 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays and holidays, including November 23
MUSEUM ADMISSION All exhibitions are included with Museum admission. $12 General $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 FREE to Members and Children under 2 FREE to all on Thursdays
Note: Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays and Sunday, December 10, are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability.
SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE
Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4505 • skirball.org/shop Museum Store Sunday! Visit the Skirball on Sunday, November 26, to receive 10% off your purchase at Audrey’s. Members, receive 20% off! (Discount valid in store only and cannot be combined with other promotions.) For great gift ideas, see pp. 22–23.
ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4515 Celebrate the week of Hanukkah savoring traditional and innovative holiday foods at Zeidler’s Café, including latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts), from December 12 to 19. Zeidler’s Cart is also open daily until 4:30 p.m.
TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.
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FESTIVAL
Sunday, December 10, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Museum doors and Will Call open at 10:00 a.m.)
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL: LA/LA Inspired by the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative, this celebration of the ancient Jewish festival of light explores the themes of Hanukkah through the traditions of Los Angeles’s rich and diverse Latin American communities.
All ages
Get on your feet for musical performances by Latin Jewish bands Klezmer Juice and Pan Felipe, and learn salsa, cumbia, mambo, hip-hop, and more with the beloved dance ensembles Versa-Style and Mambo Inc. Then create a community art installation with acclaimed visual artist Sandy Rodriguez, and learn about Mexican chocolate and decorate chocolate gelt with Maite Gomez-Rejón (Art Bites).
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Wander inside to hear storytellers Nina Silver and Julia Garcia Combs recount the age-old story of Hanukkah in both English and Spanish. And be sure to visit the Skirball’s PST: LA/LA exhibitions, Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s Mexico (see pp. 8–9) and Surface Tension by Ken Gonzales-Day: Murals, Signs, and MarkMaking in LA (see pp. 10–11). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Advance tickets recommended
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Diego Rivera, Kneeling Child on Yellow Background, 1927. Oil and wax on canvas. Collection of SFMOMA. © 2017 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
EXHIBITIONS Through February 25, 2018
ANOTHER PROMISED LAND Anita Brenner’s Mexico Meet Anita Brenner, the Mexican-American Jewish trailblazer who inspired great artists and fostered goodwill across the border. Journalist, art historian, and anthropologist Anita Brenner (1905–1974) chronicled the Mexican Renaissance of the 1920s and played a vital role in introducing Mexican art and culture to US audiences. Through more than 150 objects—including artworks by close friends Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, Edward Weston, Jean Charlot, and Frida Kahlo—Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s Mexico underscores her efforts to build cultural understanding between the US and Mexico.
TOURS
Tuesday–Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s Mexico is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles, taking place from September 2017 through January 2018 at more than seventy cultural institutions across Southern California. Pacific Standard Time is an initiative of the Getty. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door
Lead support for Another Promised Land is provided through grants from the Getty Foundation
and Ellie and Mark Lainer Additional support is provided by:
Linda and Michael Keston Media sponsors:
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Ken Gonzales-Day, “Jim Morphesis,” mural by Kent Twitchell, Hollywood Freeway at Hope St. exit, Downtown Los Angeles, 1984. Photo © 2017 Ken Gonzales-Day.
EXHIBITIONS
Through February 25, 2018
SURFACE TENSION BY KEN GONZALES-DAY Murals, Signs, and Mark-Making in LA Marvel at the array of images—from torn advertising posters, to the likeness of Marilyn Monroe, to an expressive depiction of the Zoot Suit Riots—on view in Surface Tension by Ken Gonzales-Day: Murals, Signs, and Mark-Making in LA. Featuring more than 140 new photographs that capture murals, street art, graffiti, and sign painting across the city, the exhibition illustrates how murals portray the experiences of diverse communities and define the visual landscape of LA’s streets. See Gonzales-Day’s photographs, take home a map that pinpoints the location of each mural on view, and then document your own discoveries! Surface Tension by Ken Gonzales-Day: Murals, Signs, and Mark-Making in LA is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles, taking place from September 2017 through January 2018 at more than seventy cultural institutions across Southern California. Pacific Standard Time is an initiative of the Getty. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
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TOURS
Thursday–Sunday 12:30 p.m.
RELATED PROGRAM Thursday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.
ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION
The murals of Los Angeles are as diverse and complex as the city itself—providing a glimpse into the psyches of artists and communities across the city. Join curator Laura Mart, artist Ken Gonzales-Day, mural historian Isabel Rojas-Williams, and muralists Joseph “Nuke” Montalvo and King Cre8 to delve deeper into the history of murals in LA. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Both PST: LA/LA exhibitions will be FREE and open to ticketholders from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
$10 General | FREE to Members and Full-Time Students
Generous support for Surface Tension by Ken Gonzales-Day and related educational programs is provided by:
The Angell Foundation Pasadena Art Alliance Photographic Arts Council • Los Angeles
Sauvage Family Specialty Family Foundation
Media sponsors:
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EXHIBITIONS
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Ongoing
VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through the permanent exhibition Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, displaying objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. On December 19 and 20, gallery tours will highlight the holiday of Hanukkah.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
TOURS
Thursday–Sunday 2:00 p.m.
PRIVATE TOURS Sign up for a private, docent-led tour for groups of 10 or more. For scheduling and pricing, call (310) 440-4534 or visit skirball.org/private-tours.
CLASSES COMING THIS WINTER Look for detailed descriptions of winter 2018 adult education classes in the Jan/Feb issue of At the Skirball or online beginning in mid-December. To receive the latest registration information, sign up for Skirball e-News at skirball.org and select “Adult Education.” Schedule of classes to include:
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• Jewish Flavors of Mexico • Memoir Writing • Mexican Modernism • Opera in HD: Coming to a Theater Near You
• Screen Printing Workshop • Skirball Book Groups
DS AND IDEAS Tuesday, November 14, 8:00 p.m.
JOHN MAUCERI—MEMORIES OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN Award-winning conductor John Mauceri—regarded as the world’s leading performer of music by Hollywood’s émigré composers—worked closely with Leonard Bernstein for eighteen years. At Bernstein’s request, Mauceri performed the legendary composer’s music more than any living musician. In this intimate talk, Mauceri will revisit the moments they shared as well as the lifetime lessons he learned along the way. This program is made possible with support from the Valley Performing Arts Center.
$10 General | $8 Members $6 Full-Time Students Tuesdays, November 21 and December 19, 2:00 p.m.
JEWISH MEDITATION
Find your center and quiet your mind with meditation teacher Alison Laichter. Drawing from the long history of contemplative practice within Judaism, Laichter infuses meditation techniques with Jewish language, intentions, texts, and understanding for an inclusive and illuminating afternoon.
FREE | Reservations recommended Friday, December 1, 8:00 p.m.
ISABEL ALLENDE— IN THE MIDST OF WINTER In Conversation with Carolyn Kellogg Book Soup at the Skirball! International bestselling author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits), hailed as a “dazzling storyteller” by the Associated Press, discusses her latest novel, In the Midst of Winter, with Los Angeles Times books editor Carolyn Kellogg. This timely tale—taking the reader from Brooklyn to Guatemala to Chile and Brazil— recounts the unexpected and moving love story of a sixty-year-old human rights scholar and a young, undocumented immigrant from Guatemala. Pre-signed books will be distributed at the program.
$28 + tax Includes admission and one pre-signed book Tickets available at booksoup.com
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FILM
A Q&A with director Jon Kean and film subjects Renee Firestone and Erika Jacoby follows the screening.
Sunday, December 17, 2:00 p.m.
AFTER AUSCHWITZ
Presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, this awardwinning post-Holocaust documentary follows six extraordinary women and captures what it means to transition from tragedy and trauma towards life. Each woman moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children, and became an American, but continued to struggle with the concept of home—particularly the changing face of America. Join them on an unbelievable, sometimes celebratory, sometimes heartbreaking, but always inspiring journey. Directed by Jon Kean. (2017, 82 min. No MPAA rating.)
FREE | Reservations recommended
CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, November 7, 1:30 p.m.
FATIMA
Inspired by the life of North African poet Fatima Elayoubi, this patient, reflective film explores the pressures of the immigrant experience. Directed by Philippe Faucon. (2015, 79 min. No MPAA rating. In French and Arabic with English subtitles.)
Tuesday, November 14, 1:30 p.m.
THE TENTH MAN
This astute comedy, by award-winning director Daniel Burman, follows a son reconnecting with his father and his Jewish roots in Buenos Aires. (2016, 80 min. No MPAA rating. In Spanish with English subtitles.)
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FOOD Thursday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
WHISKEY AND APPETIZERS A Hanukkah Cocktail Party
Ring in the Hanukkah season with this grown-up take on a traditional Jewish holiday celebration. Sip a selection of whiskeys and cocktails curated for the holiday by whiskey connoisseur Dan Friedman (Executive Editor, The Forward), and sample tasty bites of recipes by Brooklyn-based food writer Leah Koenig. Enjoy a cooking demo and Q&A … plus plenty of schmoozing at this holiday mixer. Koenig’s Little Book of Jewish Appetizers available for purchase. A book signing follows program.
$45 General | $35 Members | Advance tickets recommended
Tuesday, December 5, 1:30 p.m.
A Q&A with the filmmaker’s daughter Nina Collins follows the screening.
LOSING GROUND
African American director Kathleen Collins interrogates themes of identity, race, and gender in this fictional story about a philosophy professor and her artist husband navigating a marital crisis. (1982, 86 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m.
CERTAIN WOMEN
Based on the stories of Maile Meloy, Certain Women follows the lives of three women in Montana as they negotiate the difficulties of womanhood. Directed by Kelly Reichardt. (2016, 108 min. Rated R.)
All of these f ilms are FREE | No reservations
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Ongoing
NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL
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Do you know what a walnut shell, a hollowed-out pumpkin, and an ark the length of three football fields have in common? They are all symbols of shelter All in just a few of the hundreds of flood stories from around the world! This ages winter, take shelter from the storms with family and friends aboard the sixtyfive-foot-long, fifteen-foot-tall, and forty-one-foot-wide Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™. In this awe-inspiring setting—filled to the rafters with whimsical animals—play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make new friends! Share in a timeless story and together envision a better world. All Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability. Last entry at 4:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum adult/child ratio: 1/4. Note: On December 10, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Included with Museum admission | Timed-entry tickets required
MORE ABOARD THE ARK Take part in communal activities aimed at improving our world in the Rainbow Gallery, or plan your visit around one of the following programs.
TODDLER TUESDAY SING-ALONG On Tuesdays, at 1:00 p.m., join our educators for singing with your little one.
STORY TIME AT NOAH’S ARK
On Wednesdays, at 2:30 p.m., listen to flood stories from around the world.
THE WHOLE WORLD IS A NARROW BRIDGE
On Fridays, at 3:30 p.m., experience a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another. Programs subject to change or cancellation.
All programs listed above are included with admission to Noah’s Ark
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FAMILY PROGRAMS SKIRBALL PLAYDATES Skirball Playdates are interactive single-morning workshops specially designed for young children. Families work together to make art, explore the campus, and more.
Ages 3½–5
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
THANKS A MILLION!
Discover fun and creative ways to show thanks for the big and small things that bring us joy! Savor a tasty snack, participate in movement activities with dancer Charlotte Perebinossoff, and make a thank-you card.
Sunday, December 17, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
SHARE THE LIGHT
Share the light of Hanukkah with everyone! Prepare care packages for homeless families in Los Angeles and create art that brings light to your family.
Per class: $15 General for Adult/Child pair | $10 Members for Adult/Child pair
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ONGOING PROGRAMS Regular schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, except December 10 Special winter schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, December 19–January 7
All ages
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions. Projects reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us and ignite the imaginations of family members of any age! November: Attitude of Gratitude Journals—Create a one-of-a-kind journal to record your thoughts and creativity. December: Glowing Garlands—This Hanukkah, celebrate what brings light into your life by creating a whimsical garland.
Saturdays and Sundays, except December 10
DIG IT! ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURES
Calling all aspiring archaeologists! Sift through the sand to uncover ancient artifacts. Then examine your findings in an outdoor field laboratory and piece together the story of an ancient Iron Age town.
Sundays, 2:00–4:00 p.m., except December 10
HANDS ON HISTORY
Get a real feel for the ancient world! Be on the lookout for a portable cart near the main lobby, where visitors of all ages are invited to touch actual ancient artifacts. Unless otherwise noted, drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS FAMILY FILM SERIES Journeys Near and Far Embark on an adventure over winter break by watching these delightful films about thrilling journeys.
Thursday, December 21, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
HOMEWARD BOUND The Incredible Journey
When three family pets—a playful bulldog named Chance (Michael J. Fox), a sage golden retriever named Shadow (Don Ameche), and a nervous cat named Sassy (Sally Field)— are separated from their owners, they set out on a seemingly impossible journey across California to make their way home. Directed by Duwayne Dunham. (1993, 85 min. Rated G.)
Thursday, December 28, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
AN AMERICAN TAIL
On route by boat from Russia to America, a young mouse named Fievel gets lost from the rest of his family—who presume, sadly, that he was cast adrift at sea. But in the bustling streets of New York City of 1885, Fievel meets an eclectic cast of characters and becomes determined to reunite with his family. Directed by Don Bluth. (1986, 80 min. Rated G.)
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Thursday, January 4, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
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A grumpy widower—inadvertently accompanied by his pesky young neighbor—embarks on a fantastic journey to South America by affixing hundreds of helium balloons to his beloved home. Together, the two characters discover more than they ever could have imagined. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. (2009, 96 min. Rated PG.)
All of these family films are FREE | No reservations
MORE WINTER FAMILY FUN Sunday, December 10, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL: LA/LA
Don’t miss the Skirball’s annual Hanukkah Festival! This year, the festival builds upon the themes of the Getty’s city-wide initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. See pp. 6–7 for pricing and details.
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GREAT GIF November 26 is Museum Store Sunday! Skirball visitors will receive a 10% discount on all regularly priced items, and Members will receive a 20% discount. (Discount valid in store only and cannot be combined with other promotions.) Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
CHEERS!
Handcrafted by artisan woodworkers this functional and unique Hanukkah lamp is made from an authentic Napa Valley wine barrel stave.
Member price: $99.00 Non-Member price: $110.00
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MENORAH
Award-winning artist Lynn Rae Lowe’s hand-painted metal Hanukkah lamp evokes light and movement—a decorative sculpture to be enjoyed year round.
Member price: $279.00 Non-Member price: $310.00
HANUKKAH FIDGET SPINNER
Reduce your holiday anxiety while playing dreidel with the latest in spinning! Each of the four ends is marked with a letter from the dreidel, with an arrow in the center to identify the landing letter.
Member price: $4.50 Non-Member price: $5.00
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FT GUIDE
EXHIBITION-INSPIRED GIFTS
Choose from a vast selection of handcrafted traditional folk art—including home goods, personal accessories, and more—inspired by the exhibition Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s Mexico (see pp. 8–9).
Please inquire for details about pricing.
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MEMBERSHIP PROMOTIONS Friday, November 24–Sunday, November 26
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS
Visit one or more participating Southern California cultural institutions and receive FREE admission plus 20% off most merchandise at their gift shops. During this time, Members also enjoy 20% off merchandise at Audrey’s Museum Store. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit skirball.org/member-appreciation-days. Exceptions may apply. Admission to special ticketed exhibitions and events not included. Store discounts available on applicable merchandise only. Not available in combination with other discounts.
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL OFFER
Join or renew on site at the Hanukkah Festival to save $10 off the Family level and receive a $10 voucher to the museum stores. Or join at the Family Plus level or higher to save $20 on your membership and receive a $20 voucher. Offer only valid for purchases on site on December 10, 2017.
MEMBERS-ONLY MUSEUM STORE VOUCHER
Join or renew at the Family level to receive a $10 voucher to use in Audrey’s Museum Store or the Noah’s Ark Store. Join or renew at the Family Plus level or higher to receive a $20 voucher. Offer valid through December 31, 2017. Redemption valid through December 31, 2018. Join on site to receive your voucher at the Membership desk. All others will be sent a voucher to redeem on site. Not valid online. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value. No cash back. For gift memberships, the voucher will be sent to your gift recipient unless purchased on site.
MEMBER STORY “On our last visit to Los Angeles, my wife and I took our four-and-a-half-year-old twin grandsons to the Skirball, where their parents have been Members for a couple of years. We found the Skirball to be fun, educational, and a beautiful place to explore and learn about Jewish culture and the American experience. We know our boys will learn more each time they go, so we decided to renew our daughter’s Family Membership this year. Thanks for all the great work you do. The Skirball is a treasure!”—Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. Peter V. Huisking of Sierra Vista, AZ, grandparents of Skirball Family Members Share your story! Tell us what you love most about being a Skirball Member. E-mail us at membership@skirball.org or post to our Facebook page!
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Every donation to the Skirball Cultural Center helps to support our vital school and community education programs, outstanding exhibitions, and lively public programs. The Skirball welcomes donations of cash, securities, and gift annuities. To donate online or for more information about supporting the Skirball, visit skirball.org or call (310) 440-4579.
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Credits: COVER: Photo by Mercie Ghimire 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire; Ken Gonzales-Day, Palm Trees at Venice Public Art Graffiti Walls, Venice Beach, 2017. Photo © 2017 Ken Gonzales-Day; Tina Modotti, Anita Brenner, c. 1926. Gelatin silver print, 3-3/4” x 2-3/4”. Courtesy of the Witliff Collections, Texas State University; An American Tail (1986), © Universal, courtesy of Universal/Photofest 4–5 Audience by Bruce Hanson, courtesy of Social Impact Media Awards; Dig It! by Mercie Ghimire 6–7 Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire 12–13 John Mauceri courtesy of Columbia Artists Management Inc.; Jewish Meditation by Dingzeyu Li on Unsplash; Isabel Allende © Lori Bara 14–15 After Auschwitz artwork courtesy of Bala Cynwyd Productions, LLC; Fatima film still courtesy of Pyramide Productions; Whiskey © iStock.com/AniDimi; Borscht crostini by Linda Pugliese from Little Book of Jewish Appetizers by Leah Koenig; Losing Ground film still courtesy of Milestone Film & Video 16–17 Noah’s Ark by Ben Gibbs; Giraffe by Grant Mudford 18–19 Family Art Studio by Ben Gibbs; Dig It! by Mercie Ghimire 20–21 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), © Walt Disney Productions, courtesy of Walt Disney Productions/Photofest; Up (2009), © Buena Vista Pictures, courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures/Photofest 22–23 Exhibition-Inspired Gifts by Mercie Ghimire 24–25 Membership by Mercie Ghimire 26–27 Get Involved by Timothy Norris BACK COVER: Isabel Allende © Lori Bara © 2017 Skirball Cultural Center
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TICKETING METHODS Except where noted throughout this publication, tickets to all exhibitions except Noah’s Ark at the Skirball are available at the door on the day of visit only. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and most public programs, as well as registration for classes, are available by the following methods: ON SITE—Purchase advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and other programs and register for classes in person at the Skirball admissions desk: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–4:30 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. No service charges apply. For evening programs, tickets are available at Will Call one hour before the program’s start time, subject to availability. ONLINE—Order tickets or register for classes online at skirball.org. Online service charges no longer apply! Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, please ensure that you are in Compatibility Mode. PHONE—Charge by phone by calling (877) SCC-4TIX or (310) 440-4500 (press 2) Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Service charges may apply. MEMBERS-ONLY TIP—When you are ready to place tickets into your cart for an online purchase or reservation, click on the sign-in link at the top of the page and enter the e-mail address and password associated with your membership account. If you do not recall your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link to create a new one. If you are a new Member without an online account, create one now by clicking the “Create an Account” link and following the prompts. To confirm which e-mail address is associated with your membership or if you recently joined on site, contact membership@skirball.org and a Skirball representative will get back to you. In order to apply Member discounts, don’t forget to sign in before placing your order!
POLICIES Except for adult education classes (see next paragraph): All sales are final • No refunds or exchanges Adult education class fees must be paid prior to the first session, and are fully refundable if you cancel your registration at least twenty-four hours prior to the first session. Adult education classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Call (310) 440-4651 for updates. Member discounted rates for adult education classes are limited to two Members per membership. No late seating for performances, readings, lectures, or film screenings. Please arrive in time to claim your tickets and take your seats before the program begins. After the published start time, unclaimed seats may be sold. All unclaimed reserved tickets for FREE programs may be released fifteen minutes before the event’s scheduled start time and made available to other patrons. Arrive early to prevent the loss of your reservation. To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience, all Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. The minimum adult/child ratio for Noah’s Ark ticketholders is 1/4. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets. There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Toddler tickets will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets. Tickets to Noah’s Ark on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability.
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Award-winning author Isabel Allende returns to the Skirball (see p. 13).
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