At the Skirball NOV/DEC 2018
PRESIDENT’S GREETING A new exhibition, Sara Berman’s Closet, opens at the Skirball this December. It is an exhibition born of love—the love of a daughter for her mother and of a grandson for his grandmother. The descendants are the artist Maira Kalman and her son, artist Alex Kalman. Together they have conceived an installation in honor of the late Sara Berman, in which they have preserved virtually intact her closet of extraordinarily simple belongings. At the Skirball, this installation will be complemented by bright and wonderful paintings by Maira that capture both everyday and pivotal scenes from Sara’s life. One of these paintings, Berry Picking in Belarus (2018), graces the cover of this issue of At the Skirball. It portrays Sara and her sister Shoshana as young girls, dancing and picking berries in Lenin, Belarus. In matching dresses, they cavort among the trees. The painting is suffused with joy and feeling. Yet at the time, Belarus was hardly a joyous place for Jews. Before Sara and Shoshana’s family fled for British Mandate Palestine in 1932, they witnessed poverty and pogrom. As if to defy the sad circumstances, Maira’s portrait communicates hope, wonder, and a spirit of freedom that pervades the exhibition. At the Skirball, we honor memory. We believe that celebrating the past is essential to living a full and meaningful present. I am moved by Maira and Alex’s gesture to consider, in a most artful and affectionate way, the life of their beloved mother and grandmother. As we bid farewell to the year 2018, may we too be connected to our histories and to each other.
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
GALLERIES parking available
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 22 and December 25
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, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. On December 2, during the Hanukkah 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 Celebrate the week of Hanukkah with traditional and innovative dishes from Zeidler’s Café, including latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts), from December 2 to 9. 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, December 2, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Museum doors and Will Call open at 10:00 a.m.)
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL This Little Light of Mine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! This celebration of the ancient Jewish festival of light explores the themes of justice, courage, and persistence at the core of the Hanukkah story and the current exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 8–9).
All ages
Join us for a day of music, storytelling, art, and inspiration. Get on your feet for musical performances by klezmer band Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, and enjoy the uplifting vocals of the choir Urban Voices Project.
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Then create a little light of your own with artist Belize Wilheim, decorate chocolate Hanukkah gelt with ArtBites’ Maite Gomez-Rejón, watch Noah’s Ark storytellers recount the age-old story of Hanukkah in both English and Spanish, and attend a special holiday storybook reading. 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
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Frank Chi and Aminatou Sow, Can’t Spell Truth Without Ruth
EXHIBITIONS Through March 10, 2019
NOTORIOUS RBG The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
PUBLIC TOURS
Beginning November 1! Tuesday–Friday 1:00–2:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday 12:00–1:00 and 1:00–2:00 p.m.
With so much at stake on the Supreme Court, come explore the American judicial system through the lens of one of its sharpest legal minds. Coinciding with the twenty-fifth anniversary of her appointment to the high court, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the first-ever retrospective about the Supreme Court Justice−turned−cultural icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). Based upon the popular Tumblr and bestselling book of the same name, the exhibition 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. By bringing to life RBG’s compelling biography and her unflagging commitment to America’s highest ideals, Notorious RBG urges visitors to participate in civic life and consider how the future of the judiciary impacts us all.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Related programs! Visit skirball.org for more information about Late Night! Notorious RBG on Friday, November 2, and the screening of the documentary RBG, featuring a Q&A with filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen, on Sunday, November 4.
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 sponsor:
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Installation of Sara Berman’s Closet at Mmuseumm, courtesy of Mmuseumm
EXHIBITIONS December 4, 2018–March 10, 2019
SARA BERMAN’S CLOSET Take a peek inside this unique installation by artists Maira Kalman (b. 1949) and Alex Kalman (b. 1985) based on the life of Maira’s mother and Alex’s grandmother, Sara Berman (1920–2004), as well as twelve new paintings by Maira Kalman that depict pivotal scenes from Berman’s life—from childhood to marriage to finding freedom in New York.
SPOTLIGHT OVERVIEW
Beginning December 15! Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:30–1:00 p.m.
At the age of sixty, after ending a thirty-eight-year marriage, Sara Berman left Tel Aviv and relocated to New York. One morning, in a self-expressive burst of independence, she decided to begin wearing only white. With militaristic precision and loving care, Berman kept her minimal belongings in perfect order, starching, ironing, folding, and stacking her clothes within a humble closet in her one-room Greenwich Village apartment. Berman’s closet and its monochromatic contents became emblematic of her liberation: she had lef t behind her upper middle-class life and its possessions to have a room and a style of her own. When Berman died in 2004, her family saved the contents of her closet. Ten years later, her daughter and grandson, Maira and Alex, recreated the closet for exhibition display. Don’t miss the LA engagement of their one-of-a-kind exploration of identity, feminism, family, and memory.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door
Ongoing
VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience in 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. From December 2 through December 9, gallery tours will highlight Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates religious freedom.
PUBLIC TOURS Beginning November 1! Tuesday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
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WORDS AND IDEAS
Saturday, November 10, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CIVIC SATURDAY
Join us as Citizen University hosts LA’s first Civic Saturday at the Skirball. A civic analogue to a faith gathering, Civic Saturday brings together friends and strangers to nurture our shared civic spirit and reflect on American civic religion—the creed of liberty, equality, and self-government that truly unites us. Gather in song with singer, songwriter, artist, and activist Marisa Martínez, hear poetry read by West Coast Youth Poet Laureate Mila Cuda, share readings of American civic scripture, and listen to a civic sermon by founder Eric Liu (author of You’re More Powerful Than You Think). Arrive early for coffee and conversation!
FREE | Reservations recommended Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND —BOLD AND BRAVE In Conversation with Connie Britton
The Skirball and Writers Bloc present United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a leading voice for women’s rights, in conversation with actress-activist Connie Britton. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, Senator Gillibrand has written a beautiful children’s book to celebrate the suffragists who dreamed big and never gave up. Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote is a testament, and a reminder, that we can’t take basic rights for granted. Arrive early to view the galleries! Celebrate another heroic woman and explore the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 8–9), FREE to program ticketholders from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. A book signing follows the program. Books will be distributed at Will Call on the night of the program. Additional books available for purchase. Tax and fees may apply.
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FILM
American Creed
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.
A community conversation follows the screening.
AMERICAN CREED Copresented by Citizen Film, PBS SoCal, and the Skirball
What does it mean to be American in these turbulent times? Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David M. Kennedy, representing remarkably different points of view, explore the idea of a unifying American creed. Their spirited inquiry frames the stories of a range of citizen-activists striving to realize their own visions of America’s promise across deep divides. Directed by Sam Ball. (2018, 86 min. Rated PG.) Sam Ball, f ilm participants Tegan Grif f ith and Terrence Davenport, and Jason David from Facing History and Ourselves will lead a community conversation following the film. Teachers, email programs@skirball.org to receive a promo code to purchase your $5 ticket. Restrictions apply.
$12 General | $5 Teachers | FREE to Members
CINEMA TUESDAYS And Justice for All Tuesday, November 6, 1:30 p.m.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In this faithful adaptation of the Harper Lee classic novel, Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), a widowered lawyer, attempts to exonerate Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape. Directed by Robert Mulligan. (1962, 129 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, December 4, 1:30 p.m.
IRON JAWED ANGELS
In this historical drama, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O’Connor) clash with old-guard suffragists and risk it all to win the right to vote. Directed by Katja von Garnier. (2004, 125 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, December 11, 1:30 p.m.
ERIN BROCKOVICH
Academy Award winner Julia Roberts plays Erin Brockovich, who uncovers a scandal that eventually leads to one of the biggest class action lawsuits in American history. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. (2000, 131 min. Rated R.)
Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations NOV/DEC 2018
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FILM Tuesday, November 13, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 8:30 p.m.
32ND ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL AT THE SKIRBALL Exploring Jewish Identity A Q&A follows 12:00 p.m.
THE NEW BLACK Episodes 1–3
Kishon and Black Honey. See skirball.org for details.
In Eliran Malka’s “funny, whimsical, and cutting” series ( Tablet ), Meir, Avinoam, Gedaliah, and Dov are students at the most prestigious Orthodox yeshiva—but they lost interest in their studies long ago. While everyone around them thinks they are still diligent students, the four young men have a new agenda: “The New Black.” (2017, 90 min. No MPAA rating. In Hebrew with English subtitles.)
3:00 p.m.
KISHON
At the age of seventy, famed Israeli satirist, Oscar-nominated director, and Holocaust survivor Ephraim Kishon asked journalist Yaron London to help tell his life story. In this intimate documentary, director Eliav Lilti brings their conversations to life through animation, archival footage, and interviews with Kishon’s family and friends. (2017, 87 min. No MPAA rating. In Hebrew with English subtitles.)
6:00 p.m.
BLACK HONEY, THE LIFE AND POETRY OF AVRAHAM SUTSKEVER
Discover the incredible story of Avraham Sutskever. Considered one of the greatest Yiddish poets, Sutskever saved Jewish manuscripts from being destroyed by the Nazis, survived World War II on a special rescue plane ordered by Stalin, testified in the Nuremberg trials, and then died anonymously in Tel Aviv. Director Uri Barbash honors Sutskever’s legacy in this compelling portrait. Copresented with the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. (2018, 76 min. No MPAA rating. In Hebrew and Yiddish with English subtitles.)
8:30 p.m.
THE OTHER STORY
Family disputes and conspiracies take center stage in this lively drama from director Avi Nesher, which even-handedly explores the divide between Israel’s secular Jews and the ultra-Orthodox. A renowned psychologist and rationalist falls out with his strong-willed granddaughter when she enters a Haredi community and plans to marry a musician previously known for his wild ways. (2018, 112 min. No MPAA rating. In Hebrew with English subtitles.) Part of the 32nd Israel Film Festival, taking place November 6–20, these four screenings are a presentation of IsraFest Foundation Inc. in conjunction with the Skirball.
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The New Black
Kishon
Black Honey
The Other Story
FOOD Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m.
WOMEN AND THE KITCHEN Trailblazers of LA Cuisine
Take a closer look at the intersection of A tasting gender and L A’s restaurant culture with of the chef ’s food historian Lara Rabinovitch, PhD food follows during this scrumptious series. each program! On Wednesday, November 7, hear from Roxana Jullapat of the café Friends & Family in Hollywood. Then on Wednesday, December 12, Nyesha J. Arrington of the restaurant Native in Santa Monica will share her stories. These candid conversations will cover their professional journeys, the politics of today’s restaurant kitchens, and their favorite things to cook and eat in LA.
Roxana Jullapat
Curator’s Circle Members, email membership@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4526 to reserve up to two tickets.
Per session: $25 General | $15 Members FREE to Curator’s Circle Members
Nyesha J. Arrington
COMEDY Thursday, December 6, 8:00 p.m.
LATKES AND LAUGHS
What better way to celebrate Hanukkah than with good food and laughter? LA’s funniest young Jewish comedians—Dan Ahdoot, Matt Lieb, Robby Hof fman, Heather Pasternak, and host Ester Steinberg—are set to entertain you while you enjoy tasty latkes by Jonah Freedman of the Silver Lake hotspot Freedman’s LA (recently named in the “Hot Ten” of America’s Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit). Plus, sip on specialty cocktails from a cash bar.
$15 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students
Dan Ahdoot
Matt Lieb
Robby Hoffman
Heather Pasternak
CLASSES
Visit skirball.org for instructor bios! Wednesday, November 14, Group 1: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Group 2: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
THANKSGIVING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
This year, add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table. Flowers, a container, and all supplies to complete a stunning centerpiece are provided in this hands-on f loral workshop. Instructors: Evie and Orie Raphael 1 session. Please register for only one group.
$55 General | $45 Members Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO METAL CLAY Otis at the Skirball! 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 XJWL3018. $65 materials fee payable to instructor during session. Additional Otis registration fees may apply.
$99 Noncredit | Register at otis.edu/ce
COMING THIS WINTER Look for detailed descriptions of the following classes in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue of At the Skirball or online mid-December:
• Skirball Book Groups: The Sixties • Great American Songbook • Great Decisions Current Events • Opera in HD
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Prepare for your visit to Noah’s Ark by downloading our FREE mobile app!
Ongoing
NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL
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Chart your own wondrous journey through stormy seas to a better world aboard All Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™. As you make your way through the f lood, ages hundreds of fancifully handcrafted animals—from cuddly companions to life-sized puppets—will keep you company. All the while, you can play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make new friends in the 8,000-square-foot gallery. Visitors of all generations will learn the value of community and caring for the world around us—plus have loads of fun! Sensory Friendly Fridays! On select Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, and 30 and December 7 and 14, between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m., the Skirball welcomes all visitors to enjoy a Noah’s Ark experience specially designed for guests with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing differences, and other developmental disabilities. Visit skirball.org/noahs-ark for more info! 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. Note: During the Hanukkah Festival on Sunday, December 2, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
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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 3:40 p.m., experience a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another.
MÚSICA PARA TODOS
On Sundays, at 11:15 a.m., join in a musical jam session in both Spanish and English. Programs subject to change or cancellation.
All programs listed above are included with admission to Noah’s Ark
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FAMILY PROGRAMS FAMILY FILM SERIES Intrepid Adventurers Thursday, December 20, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
SONG OF THE SEA
Based on an Irish legend, this enchanting film tells the story of the last seal-child and her brother as they save the world of magic and discover secrets of their past. Directed by Tomm Moore. (2014, 93 min. Rated PG.)
Thursday, December 27, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
MOANA
Drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission to save her people and help her become a wayfinder like her ancestors. Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, and Chris Williams. (2016, 113 min. Rated PG.)
Thursday, January 3, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE
From the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki comes the beloved story of a resourceful young witch who moves to a new town with her chatty black cat and uses her broomf lying ability to start a business. (1989, 102 min. Rated G.)
Family Films are FREE | No reservations
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Sunday, December 2, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL
Don’t miss the Skirball’s annual Hanukkah Festival! This year, let your light shine while you enjoy music, dancing, art making, and more! See pp. 6–7 for pricing and details.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS Regular schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (except December 2) Winter schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, December 18–January 6
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and empathy. November: “Notorious” Printmaking—Inspired by the themes of strength and courage in the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 8–9), make a “notorious” print. December:
Cause-Worthy Collars—Check out RBG’s dissent collars and then create wearable art that represents a cause you believe in.
Regular schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (except December 2) Winter schedule: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, December 20–January 6
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. Unless otherwise noted, drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All ongoing programs are included with Museum admission | No reservations Saturday, December 15, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
RBG TEEN NIGHT
At this program made entirely for teens by teens (Grades 9–12), view the exhibition Notorious RBG, watch the documentary RBG at 8:00 p.m., make righteous art work, and enjoy refreshments.
Teens only!
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GREAT GIF 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!
LADY JUSTICE SOCKS
Proclaim your righteous style right down to your toes! Available for both men (sizes 10–13) and women (sizes 9–11).
Member price: $6.75–9.00 Non-Member price: $7.50–10.00
RBG ACTION FIGURE
Hero, dissenter, and trailblazer Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg can now claim her rightful space in the pantheon of action figure heroes!
Member price: $17.99 Non-Member price: $19.99
WOODEN HANUKKIAH With “candles” that unfold to “ignite,” this hanukkiah will spark children’s play and deepen their connection with the festival of lights.
Member price: $25.20 Non-Member price: $28.00
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FT GUIDE HANUKKAH LAMP
On this handmade and hand-painted stoneware Hanukkah lamp, converging lines signify the individual and the collective universal self, while the eye reminds us to look deeply.
Member price: $310.50 Non-Member price: $345.00
STAR OF DAVID LOVE NECKLACE Celebrate faith and feeling with this delicate sterling silver necklace.
Member price: $54.00 Non-Member price: $60.00
TREE OF LIFE VASE
This mouth-blown glass vase, made in Europe and featuring an exquisitely sandblasted Tree of Life, makes a stunning and meaningful gift.
Member price: $121.50 Non-Member price: $135.00
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! Of fer 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.
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Friday, November 23–Sunday, November 25
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS
Visit one or more participating Southern California institutions and receive FREE admission plus 20% off most merchandise at their gift shops. 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, including Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™, not included. Store discounts available on applicable merchandise only. Not available in combination with other discounts.
Thursday, December 13, 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW SCREENING— ON THE BASIS OF SEX
Before its limited release on December 25, watch the spirited true story of young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she teams with her husband, Marty (Armie Hammer), to bring a groundbreaking case before the US Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination. Directed by Mimi Leder. (2018, 120 min. Rated PG-13. Film provided by Focus Features.) Limited to two tickets per membership
FREE to Members only | Advance reservations required Reservations open November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBER PERKS
Felicity Jones stars as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Mimi Leder’s On the Basis of Sex, a Focus Features release. Credit: Jonathan Wenk / Focus Features.
Enjoy Late Night! Notorious RBG (see p. 9), the Hanukkah Festival (see pp. 6–7) and the film American Creed (see p. 13) for FREE, plus discounted tickets to the documentary screening of RBG (see p. 9) and Latkes and Laughs (see p. 16). Women and the Kitchen (see p. 16) is also FREE to Curator’s Circle Members!
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Credits: COVER: Maira Kalman, Berry Picking in Belarus, 2018. © Maira Kalman. Courtesy Julie Saul Gallery, New York 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire; Nyesha J. Arrington’s food by Jake Ahles Photography; Civic Saturday, courtesy of Citizen University 4–5 Ester Steinberg, courtesy of the artist; Nyesha J. Arrington’s food by Jake Ahles Photography; Moana (2016), directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, and Chris Williams, © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Photofest; Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire 6–7 Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire 12–13 Civic Saturday, courtesy of Citizen University; American Creed film still, courtesy of the filmmakers 14–15 The New Black © Ohad Romano; Kishon film still, courtesy of Israel Film Festival; Black Honey film still © Sutskever Family; The Other Story film still, courtesy of Israel Film Festival 16–17 Roxana Jullapat by Andrea D’Agosto; Nyesha J. Arrington by Jake Ahles Photography; Dan Ahdoot, courtesy of the artist; Matt Lieb by Scott MacDonald; Robby Hoffman by Lindsey Byrnes; Heather Pasternak, courtesy of the artist; Thanksgiving floral arrangement © iStock.com/rviard; Metal clay, courtesy of the instructor 18–19 Noah’s Ark at the Skirball by Ben Gibbs 20–21 Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), directed by Hayao Miyazaki, © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, courtesy of Buena Vista Home Entertainment/Photofest; Archaeology Dig by Ben Gibbs 26–27 Hanukkah Festival by Ben Gibbs BACK COVER: Hanukkah Festival by Ben Gibbs © 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 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, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.
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Let your light shine at the Hanukkah Festival! See pp. 6–7.