At the Skirball Jan/Feb 2020 by Skirball Cultural Center

At the Skirball JAN/FEB 2020

PRESIDENT’S GREETING On the cover of this issue is a carefully composed portrait of heavily fortified water bottles. When we learn that they belonged to people who risked their lives to cross the US– Mexico border, we wonder: What drove them to undertake such danger? In the heat of the desert, a gallon of water is barely enough for one day. A gallon weighs more than eight pounds. How much water can a woman or man—or child—carry? It is heart-wrenching to imagine what it takes to survive such a perilous journey. This photograph is among more than a hundred images in the exhibition El Sueño Americano | The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer. For over a decade, Kiefer worked as a janitor at a Customs and Border Protection station in Arizona. In the trash he noticed the possessions seized from migrants crossing the borderlands—from Bibles to medicines to canned goods to toothbrushes to love letters— all routinely confiscated and discarded. He began to photograph them with love and care. He was struck by the cruelty of stripping away such personal items from such vulnerable people. “I wanted to show my respect for the people who carried them across the desert,” he explained, “and my outrage at this arbitrary and inhumane practice.” At the Skirball, we join in Kiefer’s plaintive appeal to human decency. Our mission is to welcome the stranger. We invite you to experience this remarkable exhibition and to consider how the treatment of migrants reflects our nation’s character—what we stand for, who we are, and who we might become.

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 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Last entry to Noah’s Ark is at 4:00 pm. Last entry to other Museum galleries is at 4:30 pm.

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 Saturday, January 25, gain complimentary admission to the Skirball galleries plus two family-friendly performances (see p. 20) as part of this joint effort by local museums to present art and culture to diverse communities for FREE. Visit socalmuseums.org for more information. 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 January 25, 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 am–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm 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 CART

Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm Closed Mondays and holidays Pick up a grab-and-go meal from Zeidler’s Cart. Coming soon! Enjoy a satiating lunch inside the Skirball’s newly redecorated café! See p. 23 for more details.

TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies. JAN/FEB 2020

EXHIBITIONS

Through March 8, 2020

THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS Stanley Kubrick Photographs Take a closer look at the sometimes glamorous, sometimes gritty photographs by the future director of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange PUBLIC TOURS (1971), and numerous other classics. Born in 1928 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, to Jewish parents, young Stanley Kubrick was less and Fridays: 1:00–2:00 pm interested in formal education than in lessons of the real world. In the Manhattan offices of Look Thursdays, Saturdays, magazine, he found his college—with editors and and Sundays: 1:00–2:00 fellow photographers as his professors and New York and 2:30–3:30 pm City as his field of study. Between 1945 and 1950, Kubrick worked at the magazine in a collaborative setting not unlike that of the film studios he would soon enter. Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs features more than 130 works from this formative phase in his career, when Kubrick captured the pathos of ordinary life with a sophistication that belied his young age.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Organized by the Museum of the City of New York in collaboration with the SK Film Archives LLC.

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Stanley Kubrick. Rosemary Williams: Showgirl. 1949. Museum of the City of New York. The Look Collection. Used with permission of Museum of the City of New York and SK Film Archives.

Thursday, January 23, 7:30 pm

THE KILLING Featuring a Post-Screening Q&A

Don’t miss Stanley Kubrick’s 1956 film noir classic, The Killing, on the big screen! See many of the themes that Kubrick captured as a photographer for Look magazine, from heists to horse races, play out in film form. Then hear a panel of industry insiders, including The Killing ’s producer James B. Harris, discuss the relationship between Kubrick’s photography and his filmmaking style, as well as his influence on contemporary filmmakers. Check skirball.org for updates on the panelists. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

$15 General | $10 Members, Seniors, and Full-Time Students Includes Museum admission The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Dave and Suzanne Larky Fund

Sauvage Family Foundation

Media sponsors:

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Â© Tom Kiefer. Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, 2014. Redux Pictures.

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EXHIBITIONS Through March 8, 2020

EL SUENO AMERICANO / THE AMERICAN DREAM Photographs by Tom Kiefer The words pictured at left, written by American Jewish poet Emma Lazarus and inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, describe a core tenet of the American Dream—that the nation will provide a haven of refuge and opportunity for people from around the world. Yet the photograph, taken by artist Tom Kiefer (b. 1959), also underscores how migrants are habitually dehumanized at the nation’s southern border, where their personal belongings and food, like this alphabet pasta, are discarded by border patrol agents. El Sueño Americano | The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer presents more than one hundred photographs, similar to this one, that ask us to consider how our treatment of migrants seeking a better life defines our character as a nation.

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

Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm

ON THE OTHER SIDE

In On the Other Side, performers whose lives have been directly and deeply impacted by borders at different times and in different places confront how these lines have affected their bodies, their thoughts, and their memories. Marike Splint and collaborators have created a visceral and kaleidoscopic investigation into the real and imagined borders that delineate the territories of our lives. On the Other Side is a National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network (NPN/VAN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by the Skirball Cultural Center in partnership with ADRI Penn State and NPN/VAN.

Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

$20 General | $10 Members, Seniors, and Full-Time Students Includes Museum admission JAN/FEB 2020

EXHIBITIONS Ongoing

VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America

PUBLIC TOURS Thursday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 pm

Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience in this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica.

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 Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs (available through February 21), “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli (available May 26–August 21), and Visions and Values (ongoing).

FOOD Wednesday, January 29, 7:30 pm

THE JEWISH COOKBOOK A Cooking Demonstration with Leah Koenig

Journey around the globe and through diverse flavors at this cooking demonstration and tasting by culinary expert Leah Koenig, marking the publication of her new work, The Jewish Cookbook. From Georgia’s tangy beef and walnut soup, to Rome’s nut and dried fruit–studded cookies, to Hungary’s tender cabbage strudel, experience the recipes and flavors that taste like home for Jewish communities—wherever they may be. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.

$20 General | $15 Members Advance tickets required Ticket sales close January 22

“Vibrant, exciting and hunger-inducing.” —Washington Post 10

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MUSIC Saturday, January 18, 7:00 pm

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT Featuring the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles

At this tenth annual tribute concert, under the direction of Charles Dickerson, the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and their Community Chorus will perform an array of uplifting numbers, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “I Have a Dream”—an orchestral and choral setting of Dr. King’s 1963 speech. The program will also feature the winners of the SCLC Annual Oratorical and Essay Contest. Copresented with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California and the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.

FREE | Reservations recommended

Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm

BEYOND THE PALE

For twenty years the Toronto-based group Beyond the Pale has been making its distinctive brand of boundary-busting Eurofolk fusion. Influenced by jazz, classical, bluegrass, reggae, klezmer, and Balkan musical traditions, Beyond the Pale’s music traverses a vast and exotic musical landscape. LA Weekly calls their work “a bracingly modern, mind-blowing flight into a very new Jewish-Balkan sonic atmosphere.” Copresented with the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

$20 General | $15 Members, Seniors, and Full-Time Students JAN/FEB 2020

WORDS AND IDEAS Sunday, January 26, 2:00 pm

AN AFTERNOON WITH AARTI NAMDEV SHAHANI Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares

In this heart-wrenching memoir, Aarti Namdev Shahani shares the story of an immigrant family’s American Dream, the justice system that took it away, and the daughter who fought to get it back. According to Publishers Weekly, “This timely, bittersweet immigration story will resonate powerfully.” Shahani will be in conversation with writer Eric Barker. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.

$12 General | FREE to Members Includes Museum admission

SAVE THE DATE On Friday, March 6, at 8:00 pm, the Skirball presents True Stories: Tales from Herstory, a lineup of women artists recounting their stories to celebrate Women’s History Month. Check skirball.org for more details!

COMEDY Friday, February 7, 8:00 pm

KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

Still unsure who to vote for in 2020? Here’s one more candidate to throw in the ring! Kristina Wong is an internationally presented performance artist and now a real-life elected official in Koreatown. But her quest to serve doesn’t stop there! She’s set to entertain all of America with hilarious insights on voting history, the theatrics of campaigning, and the future of reality TV— in other words, our democracy. Written and performed by Kristina Wong. Direction and dramaturgy by Diana Wyenn. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

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All the President’s Men

CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, January 7, 1:30 pm

ELECTION

In high school, as in life, ambition and corruption go hand in hand as candidate Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) and teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) end up bitter rivals in a student government election. Directed by Alexander Payne. (1999, 103 min. Rated R.)

Tuesday, January 14, 1:30 pm

ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN

Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) research the botched 1972 burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Office Building. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. (1976, 138 min. Rated PG.)

Tuesday, February 4, 1:30 pm

EVE’S BAYOU

Told through the eyes of a curious ten-year-old girl, this Southern gothic saga about a prosperous Creole family unfolds in 1962 Louisiana. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. (1997, 109 min. Rated R.)

Tuesday, February 11, 1:30 pm

COMPENSATION

In two parallel Chicago love stories from different time periods, this moving film considers the ephemeral nature of love and life, while illustrating the enduring challenges of racism. Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis. (1999, 95 min. No MPAA rating.)

Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations JAN/FEB 2020

CLASSES

Sunday, January 12, 1:00–4:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO HAND EMBROIDERY

Learn the basics of hand embroidery in this beginners’ workshop. Try your hand at the most common stitches and then use them to create a sampler. You’ll find inspiration from embroidered objects in Visions and Values, and leave with the confidence to choose the best stitches for any design. Instructor: Miriam Leviton 1 session. All materials provided.

$55 General | $45 Members Tuesdays, January 14–February 11, 1:30–3:00 pm

IMMORTAL BONES: FROM OSTEOLOGY TO PALEONTOLOGY

While completely concealed, bone supports vertebrate life. Then, when revealed, bone reflects Earth’s history and human culture. Learn about bone’s composition, structure, names, shapes, growth patterns, and disorders. Then discover how paleontologists, archaeologists, and anthropologists use bone to interpret Earth’s history and the course of animal life. Instructor: Roy Meals, MD (Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA) 5 sessions

$125 General | $100 Members Wednesdays, January 15–February 12, 1:00–3:00 pm

OPERA IN HD Playing in a Theater Near You

This season’s Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD transmissions showcase works spanning three centuries and five different musical styles: baroque, bel canto, romantic, verismo, and contemporary. They include George Frideric Handel’s Agrippina, Gaetano Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda, Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, and George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Discuss the composers and view video highlights of the productions featuring renowned artists. Instructor: Earl J. Schub 5 sessions

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Porgy and Bess

Thursdays, January 16 and 30, February 13 and 27, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, 1:30–3:00 pm

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 topics. Topics to be discussed this winter include: • Climate Change and the Global Order • Red Sea Security • Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking • The Philippines and the US • India and Pakistan • China’s Road into Latin America • US Relations with the Northern Triangle • Artificial Intelligence and Data Moderator: Adele Lander Burke 8 sessions. Required text: Great Decisions 2020. Please bring a check for $32 payable to the Skirball Cultural Center to the first class session.

$220 General | $170 Members Mondays, January 27–March 23 (no class February 17), 1:00–3:00 pm

HOW TO WRITE GREAT STORIES

Focus on the practice and craft of creative writing. As participants develop and revise their work, they will learn about various writing craft elements, including style, voice, dialogue, character development, and story structure. The goal will be for each class member to prepare one piece for publication. Both fiction and nonfiction (memoir, personal essay) writers are welcome. Instructor: Lesley Hyatt 8 sessions

$200 General | $160 Members

CLASSES Thursdays, January 30–February 20, 1:30–3:00 pm

BREAD AND ROSES— YIDDISH SONGS OF THE JEWISH LABOR MOVEMENT A Singing Workshop

Study, listen to, and sing Yiddish and English songs from both sides of the ocean that chronicle the struggle for better pay and conditions in the workplace. Discuss the work of labor poets Morris Rosenfeld, David Edelstadt, Avrom Reyzen, and others, while you learn Yiddish vocabulary in the process. Instructor: Cindy Paley 4 sessions. Song sheets provided, and sheet music available upon request.

$80 General | $60 Members Wednesdays, February 12–March 18, 10:30 am–12:00 pm

ART AND LIGHT: ILLUMINATION’S SYMBOLIC MEANING IN ART Light in art is a symbol for hope, wisdom, divinity, and intellectual spatial exploration, whether radiating from a candle in works by Caravaggio, pouring gently through a window in Vermeer’s masterpieces, or impressionistically conveyed by Israëls. Today, artists such as Dan Flavin, Mary Corse, James Turrell, and Olafur Eliasson sculpt space using neon, sunshine, and digital LED installations. Why are we attracted to light, and what are all of these visionaries telling us about perception and our own humanity? Instructor: John Paul Thornton 6 sessions

$150 General | $120 Members

James Turrell, Three Gems, c. 2005. FAMSF, foundation purchase, gift of Barbro and Bernard A. Osher, 2003.68.

Wednesdays, February 19–March 25, 1:00–3:00 pm

STEPHEN SONDHEIM: THE MAN AND THE MUSIC

For more than six decades, Stephen Sondheim’s work has thrilled millions, challenging us to see the human condition in new ways. In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, study video clips of performances from West Side Story, Gypsy, Company, Follies, and Into the Woods, among others, as well as footage of interviews with Sondheim and his collaborators. Instructor: Steve Barri 6 sessions

$150 General | $120 Members

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Gypsy

SKIRBALL BOOK GROUPS February: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain —An exploration of the intense, competitive, and sometimes hazardous culinary industry. March: The Library Book by Susan Orlean—A chronicle of the 1986 LA Public Library fire and the crucial role that libraries play in our lives. April: The Other Americans by Laila Lalami—A powerful new novel about the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant. May: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb—A boldly revealing portrait of our mysterious lives and our power to transform them. June: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett—A moving story about the indelible bond between two siblings, their childhood home, and a gripping past. Instructor: Janet Bain Fattal

SCHEDULE Group 1: Tuesdays, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Group 2: Tuesdays, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, 1:00–3:00 pm Group 3: Wednesdays, February 12, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Group 4: Wednesdays, February 12, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, 1:00–3:00 pm Group 5: Thursdays, February 13, March 12, April 16, May 14, June 11, 1:00–3:00 pm 5 sessions

$160 General | $135 Members JAN/FEB 2020

FAMILY PROGRAMS Prepare for your visit to Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ark by downloading our FREE mobile app!

Ongoing

NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL

We’re expecting! A bevy of baby animals and their doting adult animal caregivers are arriving in the Noah’s Ark Nursery in the coming months. You’ll be able to bathe, dry, feed, and care for the new little ones made of repurposed materials.

All ages

Toddler Sing-Along—Beginning January 14! On Tuesdays, at 1:15 pm, prepare for the arrival of baby animals. Bring your favorite baby doll or stuffed animal, and sing, swaddle, and care for them. Sensory Friendly Hours—On Wednesdays, January 15, 22, and 29 and February 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, enjoy a Noah’s Ark experience specially designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities. The Builder and the Dove: A Puzzle Adventure—On Fridays, at 3:40 pm, join the quest to unlock the mysterious connections between us all in this live reimagining of the timeless flood story created by Mister & Mischief. More Aboard the Ark—Take part in sing-alongs, storytelling, dance, and even a Spanish bilingual music jam on select days throughout the week! Check out skirball.org/family-programs for the full schedule. 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 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum adult/child ratio: 1/4. Adults are 18 and up. Programs subject to change or cancellation. Note: On Saturday, January 25, 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

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FAMILY PROGRAMS FAMILY FILM SERIES A New Perspective Thursday, January 2, 12:30 and 2:30 pm

DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO!

Horton, an elephant, hears a cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust and becomes determined to offer aid despite his naysaying friends. Directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino. (2008, 88 min. Rated G.)

Thursday, January 9, 12:30 and 2:30 pm

TOY STORY

A cowboy named Woody is Andy’s favorite toy until space ranger Buzz Lightyear comes into their lives. When the two toys get lost, the unlikely duo will have to work together to find Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. (1995, 100 min. Rated G.)

Family Films are FREE No reservations Saturday, January 25

MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL

As part of this special presentation of art and culture for FREE, shuff le to the beat of fierce tap performances by Syncopated Ladies and Sole Talk at 12:00 and 2:00 pm.

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Winter schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, through January 12 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday

FAMILY ART STUDIO

Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. January: Reflection Portraits—Inspired by young Stanley Kubrick’s works, create a portrait that reflects changes and new beginnings for the new year! February: Wings of Migration—Create a collage that tells the story of your family’s journey. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations Discovery Center: Tuesday–Sunday Archaeology Dig: Saturday–Sunday, plus Thursdays, January 2 and 9

DISCOVERY CENTER AND ARCHAEOLOGY DIG

Step into the newly refreshed Discovery Center to learn about archaeology of the ancient Near East. In this interactive family space, you’ll discover the origins of the alphabet, ancient trade routes, and more. Then try out tools of the profession in the Skirball’s outdoor dig site. Also, keep an eye out for the Hands on History cart on Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations JAN/FEB 2020

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

FEATURED ITEMS BRONZE YOGA TREE SCULPTURE

Handcrafted in sand-cast bronze, this sculpture will center yogi and yogini alike. Namaste!

Non-Members: $38.00 Members: $34.20

EXHIBITION-RELATED MERCHANDISE

Film and photography buffs, snap up one or more of the items below, all related to the exhibition Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs (see pp. 6–7)!

Please inquire for details about pricing.

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 store purchases year round! Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Not valid online. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value. No cash back.

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DINING

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING! Come to the Skirball for a delicious lunch in the newly refreshed Zeidler’s Café. Opening in early 2020, the restaurant will feature a new Mediterranean-inspired menu that will include both café favorites and new items: • Za’atar flatbread and hummus • Israeli salad with romaine lettuce and burrata cheese, topped with sumac-seasoned pita chips • Butternut squash and orzo with brown butter and sage–roasted cauliflower and toasted parmesan crumble • Salmon pastrami Reuben on toasted rye bread • Roasted vegetable grain bowl with seared haloumi, arugula, and red pepper pesto, drizzled with turmeric lemon dressing • Portobello mushroom and friarielli pizza with porcini sauce and fresh mozzarella • And more! Check skirball.org for details about the reopening and how to make reservations.

ZEIDLER’S CART

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm Stop by to pick up a salad, sandwich, or snack!

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Monday, January 27, 10:00 am

MEMBERS-ONLY TALK— ARCHAEOLOGIST NADIA BEN-MARZOUK Metals, Merchants, and the Power of Writing in the Bronze and Iron Age Levant

Using a series of case studies, this talk explores the possible connection between the metals trade and the spread of new alphabetic scripts in the Levant (the land between Egypt and Mesopotamia bordering the Mediterranean Sea) during the Bronze and Iron Ages. At the time, elites coveted and sought after metals, and thus merchants fostered social relationships between courts. Meanwhile, alongside these new trade networks, writing emerged. Archaeologist Nadia Ben-Marzouk considers the potential role of trade in the dissemination of new written scripts in this illuminating talk. Limited to two tickets per membership

FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required

Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 am

MEMBERS-ONLY TALK— CURATOR INSIGHTS

During the final weeks of the exhibitions Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs and El Sueño Americano | The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer (see pp. 6–9), benefit from curator Laura Mart’s expert knowledge on the photography on view. Then ask the curator questions! Limited to two tickets per membership

FREE and open to Members only Reservations required

FREE TO MEMBERS

Stanley Kubrick. A Dog’s Life in the Big City. 1949. Museum of the City of New York. The Look Collection. Used with permission of Museum of the City of New York and SK Film Archives.

Don’t miss NPR contributor Aarti Namdev Shahani discuss her new book, Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares, on January 26—FREE to Members! See p. 12 for details.

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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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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: © Tom Kiefer. Water Bottles, 2014. Redux Pictures. 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Concert, courtesy of Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles; Kristina Wong by Tom Fowler; Adult education by Farah Stop 4–5 Detail of Through a Different Lens installation, photo by Timothy Norris; Archaeology Dig by Ben Gibbs; Detail of El Sueño Americano installation, photo by Timothy Norris; Beyond the Pale by Avital Zemer 8–9 On the Other Side, courtesy of Marike Splint 10–11 Rice, Don, photographer. Martin Luther King, Jr., half-length portrait, facing left, speaking at microphones, during anti-war demonstration, New York City / World Journal Tribune photo by Don Rice. New York, 1967. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/94505369/; Beyond the Pale by Avital Zemer 12–13 Kristina Wong by Tom Fowler; All the President’s Men (1976), directed by Alan J. Pakula, © Warner Bros., courtesy of Warner Bros./Photofest 14–15 Introduction to Hand Embroidery by Angelica Ciccone; Immortal Bones by Taylor Smith on Unsplash; Porgy and Bess (1959), directed by Otto Preminger, © Columbia Pictures, courtesy of Columbia Pictures/Photofest; How to Write Great Stories by Hannah Olinger on Unsplash 16–17 Bread and Roses by Farah Stop; Art and Light, photo by Richard Hicks; Gypsy (1962), directed by Mervyn LeRoy, © Warner Bros. Pictures, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/Photofest 18–19 Noah’s Ark by Ben Gibbs; Noah’s Ark bears, photo by Robert Wedemeyer 20–21 Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who! (2008), directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, © 20th Century Fox, courtesy of 20th Century Fox/Photofest; Toy Story (1995), directed by John Lasseter, © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Photofest; Family Art Studio by Ben Gibbs 22–23 Audrey’s Museum Store by Timothy Norris; Zeidler’s Café tomatoes by Todd Porter and Diane Cu 24–25 Archaeological objects, photo by BeBe Jacobs 26–27 Get Involved by Timothy Norris BACK COVER: Leah Koenig, courtesy of the chef © 2020 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 pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm. 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 2) Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. 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 f irst session. Adult education classes may be cancelled 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. Adults are 18 and up. 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 f irst-come, f irst-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.

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