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PRESIDENT’S GREETING Beginning in April and throughout the summer, the Skirball Cultural Center will present the exhibition Leonard Bernstein at 100 (see pp. 8–9), exploring the life and legacy of the iconic American composer, conductor, educator, and social activist. Organized by the GRAMMY Museum®, the exhibition is part of an international celebration of Bernstein’s centennial— symphony, opera, chamber music, film, dance performances, and educational programs across Southern California and around the world. Many of my own generation were introduced to Leonard Bernstein by the medium of television. The maestro’s Young People’s Concerts were unforgettable events. Here was a gifted teacher mentoring young talents, encouraging them to pursue their dreams. A pioneer of music education and a natural media star, Bernstein on screen was worldly yet kind, charismatic yet gentle. For me and my immigrant family, he embodied an American spirit of hope, joy, and possibility. Decades later, Isaac Stern, who was an early pioneer in the creation of the Skirball, invited me to meet Leonard Bernstein at a private luncheon in New York City. To my delight, the cultural icon I had met on TV was, in person, warm, engaging, and vibrant. His joie de vivre was irresistible. We invite you to share a measure of that joie de vivre here at the Skirball. Come join us to explore and celebrate Leonard Bernstein at 100. We assure you an experience of art and culture that lifts the heart and the spirit.
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
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 are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability. On April 29, during the Skirball Puppet Festival, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
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 Choose from an array of carefully selected merchandise. Proceeds help support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming.
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 Enjoy fresh salads, gourmet pizza and sandwiches, and delicious entrées at Zeidler’s Café. Or pick up a grab-and-go meal from Zeidler’s Cart, open daily until 4:30 p.m.
TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.
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FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL Innovation and Imagination Celebrate the art of puppetry and the power of imagination at the Skirball’s annual Puppet Festival! This campus-wide, daylong festival features new and classic tales told with a variety of puppets, live music, and art making. Don’t miss appearances by Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Leslie K. Gray, and other esteemed puppeteers from around the country.
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Design your very own puppet and join fellow festivalgoers and puppeteers for the festival finale! This day of innovative storytelling is sure to amaze visitors of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, f irst-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
All ages
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Leonard Bernstein at the piano, 1940s, courtesy of the Leonard Bernstein Office
“The most celebrated, most multitalented, and most American musician of his time.� —Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times
EXHIBITIONS April 26–September 2
LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100 On the centennial of his birth, the Skirball presents Leonard Bernstein at 100—a celebration of the life and work of Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), the great American composer and conductor who dedicated his life to making classical music a vibrant part of American culture. Encompassing half a century of activity by the “Renaissance man of American music” (New York Times), the exhibition is the most comprehensive retrospective of Bernstein’s life and career ever staged in a museum setting. Featuring more than 150 photographs, personal items, papers, scores, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and films, plus interactive displays, the exhibition highlights Bernstein’s creative process and legacy, as well as his important contributions as an educator and engaged citizen who lent his voice to many social justice causes. Organized by the GRAMMY Museum® and curated by its founding executive director and renowned music historian, Robert Santelli, Leonard Bernstein at 100 is the official exhibition of the Bernstein centennial celebrations.
TOURS
Tuesday–Sunday 1:00 p.m. beginning May 8
Leonard Bernstein at 100 was curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Bernstein Family. Presented in cooperation with the Bernstein Family, the Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., Brandeis University, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible in part by generous support from the following donors:
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Linda and Michael Keston Suzanne and David Larky Nathanson Family Fran Morris-Rosman and Richard Rosman Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Service Council Media sponsors:
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EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMA
Ongoing
VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. On the March 1 tour, take a closer look at objects related to the holiday of Purim. April 5–7 tours will highlight objects associated with the holiday of Passover.
TOURS
Thursday–Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Lambert Lombard. Mordecai Offered a Horse by the King to Ride Through the Streets. Belgium. Sixteenth century. Oil on wood panel. Museum purchase from the Collection of Salli Kirschstein. HUCSM 41.62.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
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. Now booking for Leonard Bernstein at 100 and Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (opening October 2018).
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ANANYA DANCE THEATRE—SHYAMALI Sprouting Words
Don’t miss this rare LA appearance of Ananya Dance Theatre! Featuring Dr. Ananya Chatterjea, the company’s founder and choreographer, and performers who together speak thirteen languages, Shyamali (which means “dark green” in Bengali and evokes the resilience of grass to spring up when trodden upon) was created using story circles with women from communities of color.
$15 General | $12 Members | $8 Full-Time Students
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.
“A” TRAIN
LA premiere! Recently honored as Best Production at New York City’s United Solo Festival, this one-woman show is a powerful, funny, poignant, and personal story based on writer-performer Anne Torsiglieri’s experience as the mother of a son diagnosed with autism. Combining music and humor with collected true stories, Torsiglieri gives a tour de force performance with heart and warmth. Stage Biz Review raves that “Anne Torsiglieri is a master storyteller and damn good mother!” Music composed by Brad Carroll. Directed by Risa Brainin. Produced in partnership with The Art of Autism. Note: This performance contains strong language that may not be suitable for children under 12.
Arrive early to view an art show and join a special guided tour! Before the show begins, artworks by artists on the autism spectrum will be on view, courtesy of a partnership with the Art of Autism. Plus, at 1:15 p.m., parents and caregivers are invited to join a Noah’s Ark educator for a twenty-minute guided walkthrough of the Noah’s Ark galleries.
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WORDS AND IDEAS Friday, March 16, 8:00 p.m.
MARCH FORTH! A Spoken Word Celebration of Female Empowerment
During Women’s History Month, come to the Skirball for its third annual celebration of women who march forth! In the face of adversity these women find their voices, inspiring diverse communities to work together for a more just, inclusive, and equitable society. This year’s lineup features poet-activists Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Chumacero, and Myriam Gurba, and singer-songwriter Irene Diaz. Presented cabaret-style with cocktails and snacks available for purchase.
$15 General | $12 Members | $8 Full-Time Students Advance tickets recommended
Elizabeth Acevedo
Olivia Chumacero
Myriam Gurba
Irene Diaz
Tuesdays, March 13 and April 17, 2:00 p.m.
JEWISH MEDITATION
Find your center and quiet your mind with meditation teacher Alison Laichter, who infuses meditation techniques with Jewish language, intentions, texts, and understanding.
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Carine Topal
Sunday, April 8, 2:00 p.m.
POETRY AND MEMORY The Work of Carine Topal and Other Contemporary Poets
In honor of National Poetry Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Skirball, Beyond Baroque, and the Los Angeles Poetry Festival copresent an afternoon of contemporary poetry readings. Featured among the works is In Order of Disappearance by Carine Topal. Virginia Poet Laureate Kelly Cherry calls the must-read collection, which includes a section memorializing Holocaust victims, “beautiful and elegant, written with authority and care.” Hosted by Pacific Coast Poetry Series and Beyond Baroque Books editor Suzanne Lummis. Books available for purchase. A book signing and reception follow the program.
$12 General | $8 Members and Full-Time Students
Tuesday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.
ANNABELLE GURWITCH AND JADE CHANG—STORIES ABOUT FAMILY THAT YOU MIGHT RELATE TO
Join Annabelle Gurwitch, the New York Times bestselling author of the essay collection Wherever You Go, There They Are: Stories About My Family You Might Relate To, and Jade Chang, author of the award-winning novel The Wangs vs. the World, as they illuminate the connections between their immigrant stories. At the center of each work is a larger-than-life father with an unorthodox approach to the American Dream. This provocative conversation will consider the lasting effects of World War II, the challenges of writing, and the delicious, maddening entanglements of family.
Annabelle Gurwitch
Books available for purchase. A Q&A and book signing follow the program.
FREE | Reservations recommended
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FOOD A tasting of Baudar’s foraged foods follows the program.*
Pascal Baudar
Thursday, April 5, 8:00 p.m.
THE FORAGED SEDER Pascal Baudar in Conversation with Rob Eshman
Take a fresh look at the Jewish holiday of Passover with top LA forager, naturalist, and self-styled “culinary alchemist” Pascal Baudar (The New Wildcrafted Cuisine: Exploring the Exotic Gastronomy of Local Terroir ) and Rob Eshman, writer of the blog Foodaism and former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Journal. Reimagining the Seder plate, Baudar will discuss how to prepare hyperlocal dishes using plants from the nearby mountainside. Then, he’ll teach foraging techniques and provide instruction on how to prepare these dishes at home. *Note: A tasting follows the program, but there will not be a meal served. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
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COMEDY Thursday, March 22, 8:00 p.m.
NELL SCOVELL— JUST THE FUNNY PARTS In Conversation with Greg Daniels and Conan O’Brien
Get a sneak peek into the hilarity of a writers room with three comedy legends: writer-producer Nell Scovell (Late Night with David Letterman, The Simpsons, Murphy Brown, and NCIS), writer-producer Greg Daniels (King of the Hill, The Office, and Parks and Recreation), and late-night comedy host Conan O’Brien. Upon the release of her new book Just the Funny Parts, Scovell will join her longtime friends to reflect on their careers and discuss how Scovell—who collaborated with Sheryl Sandberg on Lean In—managed to break through the Hollywood “boys’ club” time and time again. Copresented with Writers Bloc. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
$42 Premium (includes admission plus one book) $20 General (includes admission only) Tickets available at writersblocpresents.com
Nell Scovell
Greg Daniels
Conan O’Brien
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Joseph Mallord William Turner (British, 1775–1851), Conway Castle, North Wales, 1798. Watercolor and gum arabic with graphite underdrawing. 53.7 × 76.5 cm. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
CLASSES
Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 and May 2, 16, and 30, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
ART: THE MAJESTIC LANDSCAPE
The “landscape” in visual art has always symbolized emotional, ideological, and spiritual yearnings. From Chinese brush painting to the Italian Renaissance, depictions of mountains, water, and trees convey a desire for order and peace in a turbulent world. By the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, landscapes became a vehicle for heart-pounding romanticism, shimmering impressionism, and individual voice. Take a journey with Leonardo da Vinci, J.M.W. Turner, Camille Pissarro, Paul Cézanne, Georgia O’Keeffe, David Hockney, and other artists who redefined not simply scenes of nature, but our relationship to beauty and the sublime. Instructor: John Paul Thornton 5 sessions
$140 General | $110 Members
BERNSTEIN AT THE SKIRBALL
Affectionately called “Lenny” by millions of admirers throughout the world, Leonard Bernstein was truly a “Renaissance Man,” exceling not only as a conductor, educator, and prolific composer of Broadway shows, opera, ballet, and symphonic and choral music, but also as a TV personality and jet-setter. He attracted crowds wherever he went. Before the opening of the exhibition Leonard Bernstein at 100 (see pp. 8–9), discover more about this remarkable man through video and audio clips and lively discussions. Instructors: Steve Barri and Earl J. Schub 3 sessions
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Leonard Bernstein, 1971, photo by Marion S. Trikosko, courtesy of the Library of Congress
Tuesdays, April 10–24, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 14–April 18, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
MEMORY BOOKS
A travel ticket, an old photograph, a song that takes you to another place and time. Stories about people, places, and events, all told as we remember them, can become a rich treasure trove to share with others. In this hands-on workshop, learn ways to format your written words, images, and objects into a memory book to share with family and friends. Expect an adventure that can be emotional, funny or sad, scary or exhilarating. Re-explore your favorite memories, write them down, and save them for future generations. Instructor: Deborah Nourse Lattimore 6 sessions
$150 General | $120 Members Sunday, May 6, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
GO GREEN: RECYCLE-CREATE-GIVE
Explore how to create homemade and meaningful gifts from recycled and repurposed items. Gift ideas may include shopping bags, painted napkins and table runners, personalized umbrellas, bookmarks and gift tags, decorative bowls, and scarves. Instructor: Judy Blake (art therapist, teaching artist at LACMA) 1 session. All materials provided.
$50 General | $40 Members
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL
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It takes a team to bring Noah’s Ark’s whimsically handcrafted animals to life. Take, All for example, the gangly pink flamingo(pictured on facing page). Sporting flyages swatter feet, stilt-like legs of bamboo, a handbag for a body, and a lanky neck made from spools of thread, the f lamingo requires not one but two puppeteers working in sync. As they wander the galleries, they must sense and respond to one another’s movements and behaviors. Not merely a thing of beauty, their lifelike grace demonstrates a theme echoed throughout the galleries: that only by working together can we build a better, more hopeful future. On your next visit, look out for a puppet encounter and think about the many ways you can support family and friends both on and off the Ark! 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 April 29, 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, 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.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p.m.–Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.—Sold out! Saturday, April 7, 6:00 p.m.–Sunday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.
SKIRBALL FAMILY SLEEPOVER The Animal Within
Ages 6+
Discover your inner animal while spending the night aboard Noah’s Ark! Use repurposed materials to design an animal-themed accessory for your pajamas with guest artists iris yirei hu and laub. Then bring your animal to life by playing games, telling stories, and participating in loads of nighttime fun! Tasty dinner and light breakfast included. Children must be accompanied by an adult and vice versa.
$55 General (Adult or Child) | $45 Members (Adult or Child) Advance registration required Thursday, March 29, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
ZOOTOPIA
FREE family f ilm! Enter an imaginative world where animals live in cities just like us! This story not only entertains but also embraces the ideas of community and acceptance. Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore. (2016, 105 min. Rated PG.)
All ages
FREE | No reservations Sunday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL
This year’s festival celebrates innovation and imagination through a variety of puppetry styles, art making, music, and more! See pp. 6–7 for details.
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Visit skirball.org for our expanded spring break schedule!
ONGOING PROGRAMS Saturdays and Sundays
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! March: Rediscovered Animals—Inspired by the creativity and whimsy of the animals in Noah’s Ark, create an animal sculpture out of repurposed materials. April: Playful Puppets—Get ready for the annual Skirball Puppet Festival by creating a one-of-a-kind puppet.
Saturdays and Sundays
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.
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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CELEBRATIN SEDER PLATE
Simple in design and bold in color, this contemporary seder plate is a dramatic addition to the Passover table setting. Made in Israel.
Member price: $160.20 Non-Member price: $178.00
FAKE NEWS SEDER SET Add some political humor to your Passover table with this Fake News Seder Set. Includes ten placemats, an Af ikoman bag, and a matzah cover adorned with shocking stories of the Exodus.
Member price: $22.50 Non-Member price: $25.00
WELCOME TO THE SEDER A Passover Haggadah for Everyone This warm, welcoming haggadah includes core Passover texts, as well as poems, readings, and stories that celebrate the diversity of everyone at the table!
Member price: $7.16 Non-Member price: $7.95
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NG SPRING Find unique Passover items and more at Audrey’s Museum Store! Visit skirball.org/shop to browse online! Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
FEMINIST PIN
This feminist pin adds social commentary to your style.
Member price: $10.80 Non-Member price: $12.00
LATU SCARF
Made in Africa using the centuries-old Japanese dye method shibori, this soft and stunning scarf is by the Maisha Collective. Proceeds contribute directly to the wages of young refugee women.
Member price: $68.40 Non-Member price: $76.00
MEMBERS-ONLY MUSEUM STORE VOUCHER
Join or renew today! Family Members will receive a $10 voucher to use in Audrey’s Museum Store or the Noah’s Ark Store. Family Plus Members (or higher) will receive a $20 voucher. Plus 10% off purchases year round! Offer and on-site redemption valid only through December 31, 2018. Join on site to receive your voucher at the Membership desk. All others will be mailed a voucher. 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.
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Wednesday, April 25, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW— LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100
Members, be among the first to view the new exhibition Leonard Bernstein at 100 (see pp. 8–9). Learn more about the “Renaissance man of American music” (New York Times). Explore the gallery throughout the day, and take advantage of curator-led tours at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. Limited to two tour reservations per Membership
FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required for tours
PROMOTIONS RENEW AND RECEIVE
Upgrade or renew today to receive a voucher for Audrey’s Museum Store and the Noah’s Ark Store (see p. 23 for details). Join or renew on site at the Skirball Puppet Festival on April 29 to receive an additional discount on membership!
MEMBER STORY “On our recent Skirball visit, our family felt right at home. We were so welcomed by the Skirball staff and volunteers that we decided to become Members. So you will see us there often! While visiting, a lovely guard named Eli made a paper crane and gave it to our four-year-old. Our daughter was so touched she wrote him a note: ‘Thank you very much for the beautiful crane. It was thoughtful of you to give it to me. I liked talking to you. Love, Lily.’ Thank you, Skirball, for a special afternoon and many more to come.” —Laura Vichinsky and Lily Schneier, new Skirball Members
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Leonard Bernstein, 1955, photo by Al Ravenna, courtesy of the Library of Congress
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!
You belong at the Skirball! Join, renew, or upgrade your membership today and participate in the Skirball’s warm and inclusive community.
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DONATE
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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Volunteer at the Skirball! Create connections, serve your community, and support an institution that provides educational programs for Los Angeles and beyond. Teen volunteers are welcome! For more information about volunteering, call (310) 440-4640.
PLAN AN EVENT
The Skirball is an award-winning place of celebration! For information about hosting your personal or corporate event at the Skirball, visit skirball.org (click on “Plan an Event”) or call (310) 440-4529. Your event at the Skirball helps support an institution devoted to enriching the community.
Credits: COVER: Leonard Bernstein, c. 1960, courtesy of the Leonard Bernstein Office 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Skirball Puppet Festival by BeBe Jacobs; Skirball Family Sleepover by Timothy Norris 4–5 Zootopia (2016), © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Photofest; Skirball Puppet Festival by Mercie Ghimire 6–7 Skirball Puppet Festival by Mercie Ghimire 10–11 Visions and Values gallery view by Steve Cohn; Ananya Dance Theatre by Xavier Thomas, ArtLikeUs 12–13 Olivia Chumacero by Sandra de la Loza; Myriam Gurba by Dave Naz; Irene Diaz by Miguel Morales; Jade Chang by Teresa Flowers Photography 14–15 Nell Scovell by Robert Trachtenberg; Conan O’Brien by Team Coco 16–17 Students by Mercie Ghimire 18–19 Noah’s Ark by Madeline Tuthill; Noah’s Ark animals by Grant Mudford 20–21 Skirball Family Sleepover by Timothy Norris; Dig It! by Mercie Ghimire 26–27 Get Involved by Ben Gibbs BACK COVER: Ananya Dance Theatre by Xavier Thomas, ArtLikeUs © 2018 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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Ananya Dance Theatre performs the celebrated show Shyamali (see p. 11).
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