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PRESIDENT’S GREETING Since our public opening in 1996, the Skirball has presented its annual and very popular Hanukkah Festival. Across our campus (which in 1996 was half the size it is today), families gather for story and song, art and dance, potato latkes and jelly donuts—and, above all, the experience of welcome and the celebration of community. In that inaugural year of 1996, we were just beginning to express our mission as an institution dedicated to Jewish values and American democratic ideals. Hanukkah provided a joyous occasion to celebrate both: our dedication (which is the meaning of the Hebrew word hanukkah) to preserving a heritage, and our commitment to the cause of religious freedom. Every year at the Skirball, the ancient Jewish revolt against persecution becomes the opportunity to affirm the power of light to pierce the darkness. Nearly a quarter of a century later, our Hanukkah Festival is more than ever a sharing of light and hope. Once again we will come together with family and friends, sing along to holiday tunes, dance and create art together, and savor tasty treats. In our Museum galleries we will marvel at Hanukkah lamps from across the centuries and around the world. And together we will experience once again the ancient story of how a small but courageous people, against all odds, triumphed over oppression. As we celebrate together, may we reflect upon the deeper meaning of Hanukkah for the world today. Let us rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of liberty for people everywhere. Come join us at this year’s Hanukkah Festival, and join your light to ours.
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 November 28 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 15, 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 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. See pp. 22–23 for great gift ideas!
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 variety of grab-and-go meals from Zeidler’s Cart. Check skirball.org for details about the reopening of Zeidler’s Café in late 2019. Inside the newly redecorated space, enjoy longtime café favorites as well as new Mediterranean-inspired menu items.
TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.
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FESTIVAL
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 am–4:00 pm (Museum doors and will call open at 10:00 am.)
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL
All ages
Celebrate the Jewish festival of light, while enjoying music, dance, storytelling, art making, and tasty treats! Get in the holiday spirit with musical performances by Klezmer Juice, hear classic Hanukkah tunes and folk music by fiddler and accordionist duo Zingarella, be dazzled by capoeira performed by Dana Maman and Friends, and join a special Hanukkah sing-along. Then be inspired as Noah’s Ark storytellers recount the age-old tale of Hanukkah in both English and Spanish. And take a little bit of the festival home with you by creating a one-of-a-kind art project or making a delicious treat with Maite Gomez-Rejón (ArtBites). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis only.
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EXHIBITIONS
Stanley Kubrick. From top, left to right: Faye Emerson: Young Lady in a Hurry, 1950; How the Circus Gets Set, 1948; Advertising Sign Painters at Work, 1947. 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.
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Through March 8, 2020
THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS Stanley Kubrick Photographs Stanley Kubrick (1928–1999), the future director of such classics as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A Clockwork Orange (1971), was only seventeen when he PUBLIC TOURS sold his first photograph to Look magazine. But the Beginning November 2 photo—featuring a dejected newsstand vendor the Tuesdays, Wednesdays, day after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt—showed a sophistication that belied the and Fridays: 1:00–2:00 pm photographer’s young age. Less interested in formal Thursdays, Saturdays, education than lessons of the real world, Kubrick and Sundays: 1:00–2:00 worked for the next five years at Look, where the and 2:30–3:30 pm Manhattan offices proved to be his college, the editors and fellow photographers his professors, and New York City his field of study. Through the camera’s lens, Kubrick learned to be an acute observer of human interactions. Exploring this formative phase in Kubrick’s career, the exhibition Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs features more than 130 works, both published and unpublished, alongside the final printed issues of Look. Come marvel at these rarely exhibited photographs that reveal the makings of one of cinema’s greatest visual storytellers.
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.
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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EXHIBITIONS
© Tom Kiefer. Duct Tape Water Bottle, 2017. Redux Pictures.
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Through March 8, 2020
EL SUENO AMERICANO / THE AMERICAN DREAM Photographs by Tom Kiefer Between 2003 and 2014, while working as a janitor at a Customs and Border Protection station in Ajo, Arizona, Tom Kiefer (b. 1959) was struck by the objects he found in the trash—from water bottles, canned food, and medicine to diaries, CD collections, and English-language flash cards. Once carried by migrants and deemed “potentially lethal” or “non-essential” by Border Patrol agents, these items inspired Kiefer to honor the migrants’ untold stories and preserve traces of human journeys cut short in photographs akin to portraits.
El Sueño Americano | The American Dream presents a selection of more than 100 photographs from Kiefer’s ongoing project, along with a newly recorded video interview between the artist and a person who crossed the border. A take-home guide connects visitors to organizations that provide legal and humanitarian aid to migrants and advocate for a more humane policy at the border.
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:
Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 pm
STORIES FROM THE BORDER Tom Kiefer, Francisco Cantú, and Dora Rodriguez in Conversation
Photographer Tom Kiefer and author Francisco Cantú (The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border) both worked on the US-Mexico border at the same time: Kiefer as a janitor for Customs and Border Protection and Cantú as a Border Patrol agent. Each felt compelled to share stories from this period: Kiefer through photography and Cantú through memoir writing. In this conversation, they will be joined by migrants’ rights advocate Dora Rodriguez, who crossed the border in 1980. Together, they will reflect on their experiences and their continuing efforts to assist those who are trying to reach the United States. Moderated by Skirball curator Laura Mart. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Kiefer’s and Cantú’s respective publications will be available for purchase. A signing follows the program.
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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. 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.
Miniature chairs Hanukkah lamp, c. late 1800s–early 1900s. Germany. Pewter, brass. Museum purchase from the Collection of Salli Kirschstein. SCC 27.47. Photograph by John Reed Forsman.
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 Dif ferent Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs (available November 12, 2019–February 21, 2020) and Visions and Values (ongoing).
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MUSIC
Doctor Nativo
Sunday, November 17, 7:00 pm
DOCTOR NATIVO Mayan Reggae Cumbia
LA debut! Guatemala’s Doctor Nativo layers Mayan spirituality, social activism, and folk wisdom over a propulsive combination of reggae, cumbia, and hip-hop performed with pre-Columbian instruments. Born Juan Martinez, Doctor Nativo began traveling as a musician following his father’s assassination in 1990 during the Guatemalan civil war. Busking his way around the world, he found his voice. At this empowering performance, he’ll play music from his debut album, Guatemaya—a proud assertion of Mayan identity and a call for social justice for his country’s indigenous majority. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
$20 General | $15 Members and Full-Time Students Includes Museum admission
SAVE THE DATES The Skirball’s season of music continues through spring 2020! The lineup includes Beyond the Pale (February 27), The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book (March 29), Rahim AlHaj and Sahba Motallebi (April 19), and Aditya Prakash Ensemble (May 7).
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PERFORMANCE Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 pm
FROM BAGHDAD TO BROOKLYN
Take a journey with powerhouse actress and singer Michelle Azar as she winds her way from Baghdad to Brooklyn and beyond. Told through story and song, this one-woman show traces Azar’s Jewish and Iraqi roots in a timely account of family love and dysfunction set against a historical and redemptive background. A Q&A with Azar and Aziza Hasan (NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change) will follow the performance. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
$20 General | $15 Members
“A beautifully calibrated performance.” —Jewish Daily
FOOD Thursday, December 12, 7:30 pm
THE 100 MOST JEWISH FOODS: A HIGHLY DEBATABLE LIST Alana Newhouse, Ruth Reichl, and Edward Lee in Conversation
Through essays, recipes, and stories, delve into this list of the 100 most significant Jewish foods, both culturally and historically. And it’s all up for debate! Join editor Alana Newhouse, former New York Times restaurant critic Ruth Reichl, and James Beard Award–winning chef Edward Lee for this conversation moderated by food historian and writer Lara Rabinovitch. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
$15 General | $10 Members
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A tasting follows the program!
WORDS AND IDEAS Sunday, November 10, 7:30 pm
A MARVELOUS LIFE: THE AMAZING STORY OF STAN LEE Danny Fingeroth in Conversation with Jerry Beck
Discover how Stan Lee became known as the voice and face of comics at this conversation between Lee’s colleague and author Danny Fingeroth and animation historian Jerry Beck. As editor, publisher, and co-creator of Marvel, Lee worked with creative partners, like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, to create world-famous characters including Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers. But Lee’s career was haunted by conflict and controversy. Be amazed by Lee’s complex and accomplished life at this illuminating discussion. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
$10 General $5 Members and Full-Time Students Sunday, December 8, 2:00 pm
FAMILY PAPERS: A SEPHARDIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE TWENTIETH CENTURY An Afternoon with Sarah Abrevaya Stein
For centuries the port city of Salonica was home to the large Levy family. As leading editors and publishers, they chronicled modernity as it was experienced by Sephardic Jews across the Ottoman Empire. The wars of the twentieth century, however, redrew the borders around them, while global migrations cast them in many directions. Award-winning historian Sarah Abrevaya Stein shares the true story of a frayed and diasporic Sephardic Jewish family preserved in thousands of letters. She will be joined in conversation with race and gender scholar Brenda E. Stevenson. Presented in partnership with the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
FREE | Reservations recommended
“A masterful multigenerational reconstruction of a family’s life.”—Kirkus Reviews NOV/DEC 2019
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FILM A Q&A with the directors follows the screening.
“Deeply powerful.”—The Hollywood Reporter Thursday, December 5, 7:30 pm
FOR SAMA
Witness the incredible story of Waad al-Kateab, who filmed her life for over five years during the conflict in Aleppo, Syria. During this time, she married a doctor who operates the only functioning hospital in their besieged area and gave birth to their daughter, Sama, all while continuing to film the cataclysmic events unfolding around her. Don’t miss this moving documentary about love, laughter, loss, sacrifice, and survival. Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. Produced by WGBH/FRONTLINE. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (2019, 100 min. No MPAA rating. Contains graphic depictions of war and violence; not recommended for children under 12.)
Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The galleries will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
FREE | Reservations required
CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, November 5, 1:30 pm
DRUNKTOWN’S FINEST
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, watch this film about three young people in search of love and acceptance on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico. Directed by Sydney Freeland. (2014, 92 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, November 12, 1:30 pm
WHICH WAY HOME Drunktown’s Finest
This Academy Award–nominated documentary reveals how children endure the harrowing dangers of migration. Directed by Rebecca Cammisa. (2009, 83 min. No MPAA rating. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.)
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CLASSES
Visit skirball.org for instructor bios! Group 1: Monday, November 25, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Group 2: Monday, November 25, 1:00–3:00 pm
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Thanksgiving in Bloom
Back by popular demand! Learn basic principles of floral centerpiece design in this hands-on workshop from the award-winning designers of Flowers by Orie in Woodland Hills. Flowers, a container, and all supplies to complete a stunning floral arrangement are provided. Instructors: Evie and Orie Raphael 1 session. Please register for only one group. Students may only attend the group for which they registered.
$55 General | $45 Members
COMING THIS WINTER Look for descriptions of the following classes in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of At the Skirball or online mid-December: Skirball Book Groups; Sondheim at 90; Opera in HD; Great Decisions; Art and Light: Illumination in Art; Immortal Bones; Memoir Writing; Yiddish Songs of American Immigrant Life; Embroidery Workshop; and Introduction to Metal Clay.
Tuesday, December 3, 1:30 pm
UNDER THE SAME MOON
After the death of his grandmother, Carlitos heads north across the US-Mexico border to find his mother. Directed by Patricia Riggen. (2008, 106 min. Rated PG-13. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.)
Tuesday, December 10, 1:30 pm
YENTL
In her directorial debut, Barbra Streisand plays a young woman who disguises herself as a boy to receive an education. (1983, 133 min. Rated PG.) Yentl
Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations NOV/DEC 2019
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Ongoing
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On your next visit to Noah’s Ark, take a closer look at the hundreds of handcrafted animals around you and count how many repurposed materials you can spot! The rooster pictured at left is made out of an old red cowboy boot. What else do you see? There’s always something new to discover aboard the Ark!
All ages
Sensory Friendly Hours—On Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20 and December 4 and 11, 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—Premiere! On Fridays, December 13, 20, and 27, at 3:40 pm, join the quest to unlock the mysterious connections between us all in this live reimagining of the 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 Sunday, December 15, 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, November 9, 5:30–9:30 pm
NOAH’S ARK AFTER DARK Pajama Party!
Ages 4 and up
Spend an evening with your favorite animal friends aboard Noah’s Ark. Adults and kids, wear your favorite PJs and play with puppets, tell stories, and make new friends. Enjoy a tasty dinner together and have loads of fun! Register now and save the dates for future pajama parties on Saturdays, March 14 and May 30! Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult and vice versa.
$40 General (Adult or Child) | $30 Members (Adult or Child) Advance registration required NOV/DEC 2019
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FAMILY PROGRAMS FAMILY FILM SERIES A New Perspective Thursday, December 26, 12:30 and 2:30 pm
INSIDE OUT
After young Riley and her family move, she experiences conflicting emotions about how to navigate a new city, house, and school. Directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen. (2015, 102 min. Rated PG.)
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
Inside Out
Sunday, December 15, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL
Don’t miss the Skirball’s annual Hanukkah Festival, featuring music, dancing, art making, and more! See pp. 6–7 for details.
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Discovery Center: Tuesday–Sunday Archaeology Dig: Saturday–Sunday (except December 15), plus Thursdays, December 26, 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 the tools of the profession in the Skirball’s outdoor dig site. Also, keep an eye out for the Hands on History cart in the main lobby on Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm to touch real ancient artifacts. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Included with Museum admission | No reservations Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday (except December 15) Winter schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, December 24–January 12
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. In November, create a black-and-white snapshot of your daily life inspired by the photography of young Stanley Kubrick. In December, bring light and warmth into your home by creating a suncatcher. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Included with Museum admission | No reservations Saturday, December 21, 6:00–10:00 pm
TEEN NIGHT Winter Solstice Open Mic
Teens only!
Teens (Grades 9–12), join the Skirball Teen Council and celebrate the longest night of the year with performances of spoken word, music, comedy and more!
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GREAT GIF 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!
STATUE OF LIBERTY MENORAH
Handcrafted and painted in cut metal, this folk art menorah depicting one of our country’s most beloved icons can be proudly displayed year round.
Member price: $333.00 Non-Member price: $370.00
BLACK AND GOLD NECKLACE
This stunning, lightweight polyresin necklace on adjustable silk cords can be lengthened or shortened to flatter any neckline. Adjustable pendant, matching bracelet, and earrings also available.
Member price: $88.20 Non-Member price: $98.00
SAY CHEESE SOCKS
Snap up these Instagram-worthy vintage camera socks for the photo enthusiasts on your holiday list. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.
Member price: $9.90–10.35 Non-Member price: $11.00–11.50
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FT GUIDE RAINBOW TRINKET TRAY
A symbol of hope and promise, this enchanting rainbow takes form in a brilliantly colored, gold-accented porcelain tray.
Member price: $88.20 Non-Member price: $98.00
BEAUTIFUL WORLD PUZZLE
This 100-piece puzzle, featuring land and sea creatures great and small, will educate and entertain the whole family.
Member price: $16.20 Non-Member price: $18.00
EL SUEÑO AMERICANO
Take home this companion publication to the exhibition (see pp. 10–11).
Member price: $22.50 Non-Member price: $25.00
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 get 10% off 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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MEMBERSHIP PROMOTIONS Friday, November 29–Sunday, December 1
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS
Visit one or more of fifteen 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.
HANUKKAH FESTIVAL PROMOTION
Join or renew on site at the Hanukkah Festival (see pp. 6–7)! You’ll save $10 on a Family Membership and receive a $10 museum store voucher, or save $20 on a Family Plus Membership and receive a $20 voucher. Offer only valid for purchases on site on December 15, 2019. Not valid in combination with other discounts.
MEMBER STORY “I love visiting the Skirball with my seven-year-old daughter, Lily. When I was in graduate school, a professor said if we have children that we’d be doing them a disservice if we didn’t expose them to the Skirball’s offerings, and I’m forever grateful for that advice. Lily, just five when we first boarded Noah’s Ark, was smitten with every nook and cranny, and we’ve enjoyed so many exhibitions since. The Skirball team creates dynamic and not-to-be-missed educational opportunities for the community.” —George Miserlis, Skirball Member
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Credits: 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire; Stories from the Border © Skirball Cultural Center; Doctor Nativo by Todd Ardoin 4–5 Doctor Nativo by Shoot Your Shot Photography; For Sama, courtesy of PBS Distribution; Noah’s Ark After Dark by Timothy Norris 6–7 Hanukkah Festival by Mercie Ghimire 12–13 Doctor Nativo by Todd Ardoin 14–15 From Baghdad to Brooklyn by Marjorie Salvaterra 16–17 For Sama, courtesy of PBS Distribution; Drunktown’s Finest, courtesy of the distributor; Floral Arrangements © iStock.com/rviard; Yentl (1983), directed by Barbra Streisand, © United Artists, courtesy of United Artists/Photofest 18–19 Noah’s Ark by Ben Gibbs 20–21 Inside Out (2015), directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen, © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Photofest; Archaeology Dig by Mercie Ghimire 24–25 Membership by Steve Cohn 26–27 Get Involved by Mercie Ghimire BACK COVER: Edward Lee by Sara Babcock; Alana Newhouse by Michelle Ishay; Ruth Reichl by Michael Singer © 2019 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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