At the Skirball Jan/Feb 2019 by Skirball Cultural Center

At the Skirball JAN/FEB 2019

PRESIDENT’S GREETING This February the Skirball presents Tio Chorinho, live in concert. The band is renowned for performing Brazil’s popular choro—a hybrid of European and Afro-Brazilian music originating in Rio de Janeiro and now enjoying a dynamic revival. Tio Chorinho takes the stage at the Skirball to play the music they love, and also to pay tribute to a pioneer of the genre, Jacob do Bandolim, on the 101st anniversary of his birth. Born Jacob Pick Bittencourt, he is recognized as a legendary choro composer and mandolin virtuoso. Jacob do Bandolim was also one of Brazil’s most prominent Jewish cultural f igures. His mother was a Polish Jew who landed in Rio just a few years before he was born. Jewish immigration to Brazil has a very long history, dating all the way back to the founding of the Portuguese colony in the 1500s. I am always fascinated by the journeys of the Jewish people over the millennia—and in this case, the unique personal history of a musician esteemed for his inf luence on world music. I f ind it especially meaningful when newly rising talents pay homage to those who came before them. We invite you to enjoy Tio Chorinho’s performance at the Skirball in celebration of a cherished cultural legacy, in Brazil and around the globe.

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 January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day

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

Museums Free-for-All! On Sunday, February 3, gain complimentary admission to the Skirball galleries as part of this joint effort by over thirty local museums to present art and culture to diverse communities for FREE. Visit socalmuseums.org for a list of participating institutions and scheduled dates for free admission. 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, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. On February 3, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a f irst-come, f irst-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

Café hours through February 10*: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays *Something new is coming! Effective February 12, Zeidler’s Café will be closed for a décor and menu refresh and will reopen in July 2019. Grab-and-go meals will still be available at Zeidler’s Cart, open daily until 4:30 p.m. Watch for signs indicating the temporary new location for cart service.

TICKETING See p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies. JAN/FEB 2019

Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by ÂŠ Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, 1997

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EXHIBITIONS Through March 10, 2019

NOTORIOUS RBG The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

PUBLIC TOURS Tuesday–Friday 1:00–2:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday 12:00–1:00 and 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Take a seat in her childhood home in Brooklyn, ride along in Marty Ginsburg’s Chevrolet, or don a robe and jabot as you sit on the Supreme Court bench. This first-ever retrospective about the famed associate justice and cultural icon urges visitors to become active participants in American civic life. Based upon the popular Tumblr and bestselling book of the same name, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg takes an entertaining yet rigorous look at her life and work—in particular the efforts she joined to protect civil rights and expand equal opportunity for all Americans. Come explore the American judicial system through the lens of one of its sharpest legal minds and consider how the future of the judiciary impacts us all.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through lead support from the following donor:

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Along with support from the following donors:

Barbara Timmer and Catherine Benkaim Stephanie and Harold Bronson Adele Lander Burke and Rick Burke Marcy Carsey Rebekah and Howard Farber GRoW@Annenberg Colleen and Bob Haas

Elise K. Haas Karsh Family Foundation Suzanne and Ric Kayne Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation Mattie McFadden-Lawson and Ambassador Michael A. Lawson Patricia L. Glaser and Sam Mudie

Ruth Roberts Debbie and James Schreier Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Service Council Julie and Peter Weil Susan Hirsch Wohl and Alan Wohl Women for Justice and [t]Ruth

Media sponsors:

JAN/FEB 2019

RELATED PROGRAMS Sunday, January 13, 7:30 p.m.

NOTORIOUS RBG IN SONG

Soprano Patrice Michaels, “a formidable interpretative talent” (New Yorker), and pianist Andrew Harley perform Notorious RBG in Song, a concert saluting the life and work of legal pioneer Ruth Bader Ginsburg in celebration of her twenty-five years on the United States Supreme Court. Written in an engaging and lively jazz-meets-classical style, the nine-song cycle The Long View, composed by Michaels, is the centerpiece of the concert. It illuminates key aspects of Justice Ginsburg’s personal and professional life through letters, remembrances, conversations, and even court opinions. Michaels will speak about the origins of the material used for creating the songs, and share projected drawings, paintings, and photos that inspired her. Arrive early to view the exhibition! Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 6–7) will be open to program ticketholders from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.

$30 General | $25 Members and Full-Time Students | Includes Museum admission

Patrice Michaels

Andrew Harley

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 p.m.

AN EVENING WITH JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG

The Skirball is pleased to present this rare opportunity to see US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in LA. In conversation with Nadine Epstein, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, Justice Ginsburg will discuss her esteemed career. Hear firsthand how her Jewish values have informed her legal pursuits, specifically her fight for women’s rights and her landmark Supreme Court decisions. Welcome and introduction by Uri D. Herscher, Skirball Founding President and CEO.

IMPORTANT TICKETING NOTICE: • Tickets are very limited and available for purchase online only. No phone or on-site ticket sales will be available for this program. • Limit two tickets per transaction.

$40 General | $30 Members Ticket sales open online only on Wednesday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. JAN/FEB 2019

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Maira Kalman, Sara Berman on the Terrace in Rome with Bougainvillea, 2018. Gouache on paper. ÂŠ Maira Kalman. Courtesy Julie Saul Gallery, New York.

EXHIBITIONS Through March 10, 2019

SARA BERMAN’S CLOSET In a humble closet, all-white undergarments, nightgowns, shirts, pants, shoes, sweaters, hats, and linens are organized with loving, militaristic precision. Each item has been starched, ironed, folded, stacked, and placed in perfect order. The owner, Sara Berman (1920–2004), edited everything to the essential and in this editing found happiness.

SPOTLIGHT OVERVIEW Tuesday–Sunday 12:30–1:00 p.m.

Sara Berman’s Closet—a one-of-a-kind exhibition by illustrator-author Maira Kalman and curator-artist Alex Kalman inspired by the life of Maira’s mother and Alex’s grandmother—features a recreation of Sara’s modest closet along with twelve new paintings by Maira Kalman that depict pivotal scenes from Sara’s life. A Jewish émigré born in Belarus and married in Tel Aviv, Sara settled in the Bronx with her husband in the early 1950s to raise their family. When the Bermans later returned to Israel, Sara did not stay for long. In 1980, after thirty-eight years of marriage, she packed one suitcase and moved into a small studio apartment in Greenwich Village. Then, in another self-expressive burst of independence and individuality, Sara decided to wear only white. When Sara died in 2004, her family saved the contents of her closet. Inspired by its beauty and meaning, her daughter Maira and grandson Alex conceived and created Sara Berman’s Closet, a powerful exploration of independence, identity, feminism, family, and memory.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Wednesday, January 23, 8:00 p.m.

AN EVENING WITH MAIRA KALMAN AND ALEX KALMAN

Join artist Maira Kalman and her son, curator-artist Alex Kalman, for a conversation about their new family memoir and exhibition, Sara Berman’s Closet. Hear about their process and the inspiration for the works. Moderated by Paul Holdengräber, former director of public programming at the New York Public Library and curator of public curiosity. A book signing of Sara Berman’s Closet follows the program. Books available for purchase.

Arrive early to view the exhibition! Sara Berman’s Closet will be open to ticketholders from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

$15 General | $10 Members | Includes Museum admission

JAN/FEB 2019

EXHIBITIONS Ongoing

VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. Learn how the Jews have survived as a migratory, minority population: by engaging with the many cultures they’ve encountered while retaining their core values and beliefs.

PUBLIC TOURS

Tuesday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 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. Now booking for Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (tours available through February 24, 2019) and Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (open May 9 through September 1, 2019).

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Peter Krasnow, The Wanderers, 1926. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Krasnow. \ HUCSM 41.289.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door

MUSIC

Tio Chorinho

Friday, February 15, 8:00 p.m.

JACOB DO BANDOLIM 101 A Century of Brazilian Song with Tio Chorinho

Celebrate the 101st birthday of the Brazilian Jewish mandolin virtuoso and composer Jacob do Bandolim with choro music performed by the ensemble Tio Chorinho. Showcasing this energetic and soulful popular genre—a precursor to samba and bossa nova, often referred to as the Brazilian equivalent of ragtime or jazz—the Toronto-based ensemble is led by mandolinist Eric Stein and will feature LA songstress Kátia Moraes for a night of indispensable standards of the Brazilian songbook. Enjoy an opening act by seven-string guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento, and then be transported to the cabarets of early twentieth-century Rio de Janeiro.

$20 General | $15 Members

Kátia Moraes

Fabiano do Nascimento

WORDS AND IDEAS

Joshua Johnson

Tuesday, January 15, 8:00 p.m.

1A AND KPCC IN PERSON 1A Explores the Lose-Lose of California Politics

When it comes to California, politics, and the national stage, the Golden State has recently proved to be more of a bankroller than a decision maker. Presidential candidates roll up and roll out of state, but not before hitting up deep-pocketed donors. Californians have gotten used to paying â&#x20AC;Ś but are these politicians paying attention to Californians? Join 1A host Joshua Johnson for some much-needed conversation about the complicated relationship between our state and the nation. Presented by KPCC In Person and the Skirball Cultural Center. Skirball Members, a promo code will be distributed by email to Members-only e-news subscribers. Questions? Email membership@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4526.

$15 General | $12 Skirball and KPCC Members Tickets available at kpcc.org/inperson Tuesdays, January 22 and February 19, 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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Sunday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.

NADINE EPSTEIN—ELIE WIESEL: AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND LEGACY

Join Nadine Epstein, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, for a multimedia presentation about Nobel Prize winner, author, and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. Drawing from Epstein’s new book, the presentation will highlight reflections of Wiesel’s friends, colleagues, and family— including Elisha Wiesel, Ben Kingsley, Itzhak Perlman, Oprah Winfrey, and others. Interviewed by one of Wiesel’s former students, journalist Sonari Glinton, Epstein will provide a multifaceted portrait of this great humanitarian. A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.

$10 General | FREE to Members and Full-Time Students

“It is critical to keep Elie [Wiesel]’s memory alive at a time when anti-Semitism and prejudice are again on the rise.”— Nadine Epstein

PERFORMANCE Sunday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.

BARRACOON: A TRIBUTE TO ZORA NEALE HURSTON

In 1927, acclaimed African American novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston interviewed the last living freed slave who arrived on a slave ship from Africa. This remarkable oral history was only published in 2018. In this tribute to Hurston’s pioneering work and in honor of Black History Month, Tony Award winner L. Scott Caldwell and the venerable Bill Cobbs from the Ebony Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Wren T. Brown, will present a staged reading from Barracoon: The Story of the “Last Black Cargo.” An audience discussion with Brown follows the program. Presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League. Books available for purchase.

$15 General $10 Members and Full-Time Students

Zora Neale Hurston

JAN/FEB 2019

FILM CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, January 8, 1:30 p.m.

TOP HAT

When American dancer Jerry (Fred Astaire) travels to London to star in a show, he falls in love with Dale (Ginger Rogers). But chaos ensues when Dale mistakes Jerry for her best friend’s cheating husband. Directed by Mark Sandrich. (1935, 101 min. No MPAA rating.)

Tuesday, January 15, 1:30 p.m.

SHALL WE DANCE

In Paris, Peter (Fred Astaire), an American ballet dancer, falls for Linda, a tap dancer (Ginger Rogers). Meanwhile, unbeknownst to both of them, rumors begin spreading that they are already married. Directed by Mark Sandrich. (1937, 109 min. No MPAA rating.)

Tuesday, February 5, 1:30 p.m.

KILLER OF SHEEP

Toiling away at a slaughterhouse in Watts so he can provide for his family, Stan begins to question whether attaining a better quality of life is possible. Directed by Charles Burnett. (1978, 80 min. No MPAA rating.)

Tuesday, February 12, 1:30 p.m.

BLACK GIRL

A Senegalese woman travels to France on the promise of working as a governess, but the prejudices of her employers quickly send her into despair. Directed by Ousmane Sembène. (1966, 65 min. No MPAA rating. In French with English subtitles.)

Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.

FEMINISTS: WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?

In 1977, a book of photographs captured an awakening: women shedding cultural restrictions and embracing their full humanity. Revisiting those photos, those women, and those times—while revealing all too vividly the urgent need for continued change—this riveting documentary features Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Lily Tomlin, and Judy Chicago, tackling a range of topics, such as identity, abortion, race, childhood, and motherhood. Directed by Johanna Demetrakas. (2018, 86 min. No MPAA rating.) Arrive early to view the exhibition! Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 6–7) will be open to program ticketholders from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

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A panel discussion follows the screening.

Gloria Steinem, photo by Cynthia MacAdams

CLASSES Visit skirball.org for instructor bios! Wednesdays, January 9–February 6, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

OPERA IN HD Playing in a Theater Near You

Technology has made it possible to transmit live performances of operas onto movie theater screens. This class will discuss five works prior to their theatrical release in LA this spring: Francesco Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur, Georges Bizet’s Carmen, Gaetano Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment, Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre, and Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites. Lively class sessions on the lives and times of the composers and an in-depth look at the operas, via video selections, will maximize your theatergoing experience. Instructor: Earl J. Schub 5 sessions

Die Walküre

$125 General | $100 Members Sundays, January 20 and 27, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

JEWELRY MAKING Intermediate Wire Wrapping

Master step-by-step jewelry-making techniques to create beautiful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces with wire! Learn to attach beads with solderless wire, creating simple wire loops, wrapped wire loops, wrapped briolette drops, and stone wire wrapping. This class is intended for students with some wire-wrapping experience. Instructor: Gavrielle Dones 2 sessions. All supplies and materials included.

$100 General | $80 Members Tuesdays, January 22–March 19 (no class February 5), 1:00–3:30 p.m.

YOUR STORY Memoir and Personal Essay

Focused on memoir and the personal essay, this class helps you develop tools to enhance your writing and make stories cohere. Tackle obstacles such as having no time to write, fear of what others will think, and confusion about structure, voice, and subject matter. In an informal, intimate setting, do writing exercises and receive class and instructor feedback through workshops and readings. Write just for yourself or with the goal of publication. Instructor: Amy Friedman 8 sessions

$200 General | $160 Members JAN/FEB 2019

CLASSES Wednesdays, January 23–February 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, VOL. 1 The Songwriters, the Singers, and the Songs

Delve into the history of American popular music— the story of diverse individuals coming together to create groundbreaking, enduring work that reflects and defines us as a culture. This class will explore songwriters Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, and Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart; singers Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Doris Day, among others; and all of their unforgettable songs. Instructor: Steve Barri 6 sessions

$150 General | $120 Members

Louis Armstrong

Thursdays, January 24, February 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, April 4 and 18, and May 2, 1:30–3:00 p.m.

GREAT DECISIONS A Current Events Discussion Group

Become an informed citizen! In this biweekly discussion group affiliated with the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world—participants have the opportunity to discuss and debate important international current events with the guidance of an experienced moderator and guest lecturers from area universities. For a deeper understanding of the issues, background information and news are provided in the FPA’s Great Decisions brief ing book. Topics discussed this winter include: • Refugees and Global Migration • The Middle East: Regional Disorder • Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future? • The Rise of Populism in Europe • Decoding US-China Trade • Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics • The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested • State of the State Department and Diplomacy Moderator: Adele Lander Burke 8 sessions. Required text: Great Decisions 2019. Please bring a check for $30 payable to the Skirball Cultural Center to the first class session.

$220 General | $170 Members

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Wednesdays, January 30–March 6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

MODERN ISRAELI ART

International Jewish artists immigrating to the Holy Land in the early twentieth century found inspiration together, in the golden decay of Jerusalem and the newly born modern city of Tel Aviv. Russian spiritualism, German craftsmanship, and the desire for all Jewish people to connect to their heritage fused together and birthed a new Jewish art movement. Examining the works of Boris Schatz, Reuven Rubin, Anna Ticho, and Mordecai Ardon will bring this period of profound art to life. Instructor: John Paul Thornton 6 sessions

$150 General | $120 Members

Boris Schatz, The Scribe. Israel. Ivory. Gift of Mrs. Harry M. Levy, Cincinnati, OH, in memory of her husband. 30a.5a.

Tuesdays, February 19, March 19, and April 16, 7:30–9:00 p.m.

MODERN ISRAELI CUISINE

Uncover the secrets to modern Israeli cuisine with three of the best chefs in LA. Cooking demonstrations and tastings explore new spins on Middle Eastern favorites. On February 19, Lior Hillel of Bacari shares his take on lamb kebabs with beet tahini. On March 19, Or Amsalam of Hasiba/Lodge talks about hummus and pita. Finally, on April 16, Scott Hebel and Katie Gurvin of Hebel & Co. serve artisanal halva desserts. Facilitator: Lara Rabinovitch 3 sessions

$125 General | $100 Members

Left to right: Trio of halva and Katie Gurvin and Scott Hebel from Hebel & Co.

CLASSES

SKIRBALL BOOK GROUPS Revisiting the 1960s February: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote—A harrowing nonf iction account of the murder of a family in smalltown Kansas March: The Chosen by Chaim Potok—A novel about the friendship between two Jewish families in 1940s Wiliamsburg, Brooklyn I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou—An autobiography about April: writer and poet Angelou’s traumatic childhood May: Portnoy’s Complaint by Philip Roth—The controversial novel detailing the young Jewish protagonist’s sexual desires One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey—A novel about a rebel patient’s June: battle with the authoritarian administration of a psychiatric hospital Instructor: Janet Bain Fattal

Wednesdays, March 6–27, 1:30–3:00 p.m.

HOW TO LOOK AT ARCHITECTURE

Expand your awareness about the spaces—streets, buildings, and open public spaces— of Paris, Berlin, and Rome. Each session begins with a new short film documentary produced by the instructor, followed by interactive class discussions about exploring architecture with a mission, conceiving open spaces for people, and rethinking the city. Instructor: Rick Meghiddo 4 sessions

$100 General | $80 Members

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SCHEDULE GROUP ONE

GROUP FOUR

GROUP TWO

GROUP FIVE

GROUP THREE

5 sessions

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11

Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. February 13, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12

Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. February 13, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12

Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. February 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13

$150 General | $125 Members

Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, photo by Rick Meghiddo

JAN/FEB 2019

CLASSES OTIS AT THE SKIRBALL The following classes are offered in partnership with Otis College Extension and take place at the Skirball. Visit otis.edu/ce or call (310) 665-6850 to register and for class materials.

Thursdays, February 7–April 18 (no class March 21), 7:00 –10:00 p.m.

WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Master writing for a variety of children’s genres, from picture books, easy-to-reads, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction. This class explores the art of storytelling and how characterization, theme, plot development, dialogue, and point of view create unique and interesting stories. The children’s book marketplace, the importance of the editing process, how to work with illustrators, and how to submit your manuscripts to editors will also be covered. Instructor: Deborah Nourse Lattimore 10 sessions. Otis course code XWRT 6010. Additional Otis registration fees may apply.

$505 General | Register at otis.edu/ce

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Thursdays, February 7–May 2 (no class March 21), 7:00–10:00 p.m.

DRAWING AND COMPOSITION

This beginning course develops skills in the elements of drawing and composition. Through demonstration, class exercises, and critiques, students explore concepts including contour line, cross contour, modeling, uses of marks to show form and space, perspective, scale and measurement, and positive/negative space. Instructors: Karl Jean Petion and Julianna Ostrovsky 12 sessions. Otis course code XDWG 1001. Additional Otis registration fees may apply.

$505 General | Register at otis.edu/ce Saturday, February 23, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO METAL CLAY WORKSHOP

In this intensive class, learn how to work with metal clay. Students learn how to texture, set gems, roll coils, and use various finishing methods including wire brushing, burnishing, and patinas. Final projects can be an original pair of earring drops or a pendant. Instructor: Cathi Milligan 1 session. Otis course code XJWL 3018. $65 materials fee payable to instructor during session. Additional Otis registration fees may apply.

$99 General | Register at otis.edu/ce JAN/FEB 2019

FAMILY PROGRAMS

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Ongoing

NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL

Cozy up aboard Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™ this winter. Whether you explore on your own or plan a visit to experience one of the programs below, you’ll learn the values of community and caring for the world around us—and make new memories!

All ages

Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—At 1:00 p.m., join our educators for singing with your little one. Wednesdays: Story Time at Noah’s Ark—At 2:30 p.m., listen to f lood stories from around the world. Fridays: Sensory Friendly Fridays—On January 11, 18, and 25 and February 1, 8, 15, and 22, between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m., enjoy an experience specially designed for guests with sensory processing disabilities. The Whole World Is a Narrow Bridge—At 3:40 p.m., experience a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another. Sundays: Música para Todos—At 11:15 a.m., join in a musical jam session in Spanish and English.

Tuesdays:

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, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. Last entry at 4:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum adult/child ratio: 1/4. Programs subject to change or cancellation. Note: On Sunday, February 3, 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 Saturday, February 9, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Ages 4 and up

NOAH’S ARK AFTER DARK Pajama Party!

Spend an evening with your favorite animal friends after hours aboard Noah’s Ark. Wear your favorite PJs (adults, too!) and play with puppets, tell stories, make new friends, and celebrate the winter. Enjoy a tasty dinner together and have loads of fun! Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult and vice versa.

$35 General (Adult or Child) | $25 Members (Adult or Child) Advance tickets required JAN/FEB 2019

FAMILY PROGRAMS Winter schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, through January 6 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday

FAMILY ART STUDIO

Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. Cause-Worthy Collars—Check out RBG’s dissent collars in Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 6–7) and then create wearable art that represents a cause you believe in. January 12–27: Family Tree Mobiles—In honor of the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, create a family tree to celebrate your family’s roots and branches. February 2–24: Keepsake Cabinets—Inspired by Sara Berman’s Closet (see pp. 10 –11), design a miniature cabinet f illed with treasures and mementos.

January 2–6:

Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations Winter schedule: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, through January 6 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday

ARCHAEOLOGY DIG

Calling all aspiring archaeologists! At the Skirball’s outdoor dig site, uncover ancient artifacts and piece together the story of an ancient Iron Age town. Also, keep an eye out for the Hands on History cart in the main lobby on Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations

SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Visit skirball.org/shop to browse online!

FEATURED ITEM PURSUE JUSTICE SERIGRAPH

A reminder that we are obligated to pursue justice for all, this passage from Deuteronomy has been transformed into a striking work of art, signed and numbered by artist Mordechai Rosenstein. RBG has one in her office! Available unframed or double-matted in a gold-tone metal frame.

Member price:

$261 (unframed) $513 (framed) Non-Member price: $290 (unframed) $570 (framed)

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 receive 10% off purchases year round! Offer and on-site redemption valid only through December 31, 2019. Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value. No cash back.

ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ AND CART Café hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; through February 10* Cart hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; and before select evening programs.

DÉCOR AND MENU REFRESH!

* Something new is coming! Effective February 12, Zeidler’s Café will be closed for a décor and menu refresh and will reopen in July 2019. Grab-and-go meals will still be available at Zeidler’s Cart. Watch for signs indicating the temporary new location for cart service.

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Elizabeth Rynecki and Edward Napiórkowski (an art collector) examine the Rynecki painting in his collection in Chasing Portraits

PROGRAMS Monday, February 11, 10:00 a.m.

MEMBERS-ONLY SCREENING—CHASING PORTRAITS

Enjoy this film by historian Elizabeth Rynecki about her decade-long quest to find the art of her Polish Jewish great-grandfather, Moshe Rynecki, lost during World War II. Spanning three generations, this documentary is a deeply moving narrative of the richness of one man’s art, the devastation of war, and one woman’s path to healing. This docent screening is specially open to Members too! A Q&A with the filmmaker follows the screening. Rynecki’s related book, Chasing Portraits: A Great Granddaughter’s Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy, will be available for purchase. A book signing follows the program. Limited to two tickets per membership

FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required Friday, February 22, 10:00 a.m.

MEMBER MORNING—SARA BERMAN’S CLOSET

Enjoy exclusive Members-only access to the exhibition Sara Berman’s Closet. At 10:00 a.m., mingle and enjoy complimentary coffee, juice, and a morning snack, and then hear remarks about the exhibition by curator Cate Thurston. Following the talk, join Thurston in the gallery, where you can explore at your own pace and ask the curator questions. Limited to two tickets per membership

FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m.

CURATOR TALK—NOTORIOUS RBG

Hear an exclusive talk on the exhibition by curator Cate Thurston. Then join her in the gallery to ask questions and tour at your own pace. Limited to two tickets per membership

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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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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: Tio Chorinho by Gili Zemer 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Sara Berman – Hat, beauty product, pants, shoes. From Sara Berman’s Closet, by Maira Kalman and Alex Kalman. Copyright © 2018. Images reproduced here with permission from Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Photos by Katherine Finkelstein; L. Scott Caldwell, courtesy of The Rosenzweig Group; Bill Cobbs, courtesy of The Zachary Co; Students by Farah Stop 4–5 Installation view of Notorious RBG by Robert Wedemeyer; Noah’s Ark After Dark by Timothy Norris 8–9 Patrice Michaels by Corey B. Lindsey; Andrew Harley © Trish Schumacher; Official portrait of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg. Courtesy of WDC photos/Alamy Stock Photo 12–13 Tio Chorinho by Gili Zemer 14–15 Joshua Johnson by Hector Emanuel; Zora Neale Hurston, photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1938, courtesy of Library of Congress Digital Collections 16–17 Die Walküre, written by Richard Wagner, at the Metropolitan Opera, c. 1990, courtesy of Photofest; Your Story by Timothy Norris 18–19 Louis Armstrong, c. 1947, courtesy of Photofest 22–23 Students by Mercie Ghimire 24–25 Noah’s Ark by Steve Cohn 26–27 Archaeology Dig by Mercie Ghimire 28–29 Chasing Portraits by Sławomir Grünberg 30–31 Volunteers by Farah Stop © 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. No service charges 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 3) 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 email 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 email 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 f inal • No refunds or exchanges Adult education class fees must be paid prior to the f irst 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 f ilm 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 program’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, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.

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The celebrated tribute Notorious RBG in Song comes to the Skirball stage. See p. 8.