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PRESIDENT’S GREETING A new season of Sunset Concerts is upon us. I savor these opportunities to gather with people from across the community— to become less of a stranger to each other through the joy of music by artists from around the world. I am moved not only by the rhythms and melodies, but also by the messages and meanings of their songs. I am inspired by what the artists communicate —whether they sing of love and devotion, sorrow and struggle, or liberation and hope. At our Sunset Concerts we learn of the musicians’ own journeys, the experiences that have shaped them, and the places they call home. On August 30, we’ll meet Gili Yalo, an Ethiopian Jew who fled war and famine to find refuge in the State of Israel, and who now electrifies audiences with his triumphant, upbeat live shows. On August 16, when the band Ranky Tanky takes the stage, we’ll learn about the Gullah people of the South Carolina Low Country and their uniquely soulful expression of Afro-Americana. A Jewish teaching compares the Hebrew alphabet to sparks of light. When the letters touch to form words, they ignite one another, and new lights are born. This is what it’s like to attend our Sunset Concerts. The audience becomes the alphabet, and the music ignites us. When we come together to rejoice in song and story, the light just grows and grows.
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, except during Sunset Concerts (see pp. 6–9) Street parking strictly prohibited ADA accessible parking available
GALLERIES MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Last entry to Noah’s Ark is at 4:00 p.m. Last entry to other Museum galleries is at 4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays and holidays, including July 4 in observance of Independence 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
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.
SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE
Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4505 • skirball.org/shop Choose from an array of carefully selected merchandise. Proceeds help support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming.
ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4515 Enjoy fresh salads, gourmet pizza and sandwiches, and delicious entrées at Zeidler’s Café. Or pick up a grab-and-go meal from Zeidler’s Cart, open daily until 4:30 p.m.
TICKETING See p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Learn more at skirball.org/sunset-faq.
SUNSET CONCERTS The Skirball welcomes LA music lovers to the twenty-second season of Sunset Concerts. This year’s lineup features diverse artists from around the globe, across the country, and here at home in LA. Each embraces popular music genres that build upon the styles of traditional world music—and each is sure to get audiences on their feet to sing and dance along. Arrive early to dine, shop, and view the exhibitions! Beginning at 5:30 p.m., enjoy graband-go light fare and full bar service from Zeidler’s Cart. Stop by Audrey’s Museum Store, open until 8:00 p.m. And be sure to check out the exhibitions The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited (see pp. 10–11) and Leonard Bernstein at 100 (see pp. 14–15), FREE and open until 10:00 p.m.
All concerts are FREE | No reservations Parking is $10 per car (cash only) | Street parking strictly prohibited The 2018 Sunset Concerts season is made possible in part by generous support from:
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“Woke before anyone else realized they’d been sleeping”—LA Weekly Thursday, July 26, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
GOAPELE
Hailed as a “driving motivational force” (Huffington Post) with a voice that’s “the stuff of dreams” (Essence), Oakland-born singer-songwriter Goapele—whose name means “to move forward” in the African language Setswana—kicks off this season of Sunset Concerts. Showcasing a distinctive R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop sound, she interweaves powerful lyrics that reveal both a strong political and social message and raw, honest emotion.
Thursday, August 2, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
PETER MAWANGA
Embrace the peace and calm of Malawi with Peter Mawanga. Dubbed “the voice of the voiceless” in Malawi, Mawanga sings socially conscious songs paired with African rhythms. Using both traditional and contemporary instrumentation—from thumb pianos, shakers, and xylophones to electric guitars and bass—he and his band create globally appealing music that retains an intrinsically Malawian character.
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MUSIC
“A vibe as vintage as it is fresh and new” —Remezcla Thursday, August 9, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
THE MARÍAS
Drift into a dreamlike reverie of jazz, psychedelia, and funk as LA locals The Marías take the Sunset Concerts stage. Fronted by Puerto Rican–born and Atlanta-raised lead vocalist María, they perform a new American sound rooted in cross-cultural influences and evocative of the sultry 1970s. Their smooth fusion of hypnotic guitar riffs, velvet vocals, and nostalgic horn solos is sure to transport listeners into a timeless space.
Thursday, August 16, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
RANKY TANKY
Get funky with Ranky Tanky! Led by powerhouse vocalist Quiana Parler, Ranky Tanky updates the musical tradition of the Carolina Sea Islands with gospel-style vocals, jazzy trumpet solos, and R&B and African rhythms. Performing tracks from their self-titled debut album, Ranky Tanky brings the music of the South Carolina Low Country to the Skirball’s courtyard, giving “freshness and uplift to overlooked Americana” (NPR).
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Thursday, August 23, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
KISHI BASHI String Quartet Live!
Visit the “radiant, uplifting soundscape” (NPR) of violinist, singer, and composer Kishi Bashi. Named a Favorite Discovery of 2012 by NPR, Kishi Bashi has captivated audiences across the globe with his loop-based live show. Experience a breadth of bright and soaring violin arrangements and nuanced instrumentation, avant-pop songs, gentle ballads, and improvisations in a unique kaleidoscopic style.
Thursday, August 30, 8:00 p.m. (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 p.m.)
GILI YALO
LA debut! Singing in both English and Amharic, Tel Aviv–based Gili Yalo fuses contemporary soul, funk, psychedelic, and jazz styles with traditional elements of Ethiopian music for the final concert of this year’s Sunset Concerts. Drawing inspiration from his experience as an Ethiopian Jew who fled war and famine in 1984, Yalo’s work represents his own personal triumph while giving a new meaning to Ethiopian music.
All concerts are FREE | No reservations Parking is $10 per car (cash only) | Street parking strictly prohibited
“An artist who knows his roots and aims to actualize his own potential”—PopMatters JUL/AUG 2018
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Richard Hunt (left), Jim Henson (center), and Frank Oz (right) performing Ernie and Bert, on the set of Sesame Street, 1970s. © 2018 Sesame Workshop. Courtesy Sesame Workshop/MoMI.
“You’ll definitely walk out of [the exhibition] with a smile on your face.”—LA Weekly
EXHIBITIONS Through September 2
THE JIM HENSON EXHIBITION: IMAGINATION UNLIMITED Come explore Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on popular culture. The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited reveals how the visionary entertainer and his team of builders, performers, and writers brought to life the enduringly popular worlds of The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and much more. The exhibition features a broad range of artifacts that illuminate Henson’s unparalleled career, including more than twenty puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photographs, film and television clips, behind-the-scenes footage, costumes, and interactive experiences that invite visitors to try their hand at puppeteering on camera and designing a puppet. The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is a traveling exhibition organized by Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria, New York) in cooperation with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, and Sesame Workshop, and toured worldwide by Flying Fish. The exhibition features puppets and other objects donated to the Museum by the family of Jim Henson, plus works on loan from The Jim Henson Company archives as well as from private lenders.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible in part by generous support from the following donors:
Cheryl Henson The Jane Henson Foundation
Rebecca and Kris Lythgoe Specialty Family Foundation
Tuesday, July 24, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrating thirty-f ive years! In 1983, television audiences were introduced to Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, featuring a musical, hilarious cast of fun-loving Fraggles, industrious Doozers, and enormous Gorgs. Join legendary puppeteers Dave Goelz (Boober Fraggle, Uncle Traveling Matt) and Karen Prell (Red Fraggle) for a discussion about the beloved series moderated by John Tartaglia (Splash and Bubbles, Word Party), with favorite clips from the show and puppet surprises! Arrive early to view the exhibition! The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited will be FREE and open to ticketholders from 6:30 p.m. until the program begins.
$12 General $9 Seniors and Full-Time Students FREE to Members | Includes Museum admission
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© The Jim Henson Company.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, FRAGGLE ROCKERS
RELATED PROGRAMS Friday, July 13, 8:30 p.m. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
LABYRINTH
An outdoor movie sing-along! In this cult classic, teenager Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) has thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Directed by Jim Henson. (1986, 101 min. Rated PG.) Arrive early to view the exhibition and more! Before the screening, check out The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited and enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and light fare available for purchase.
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 FREE to Members and Children under 2 Includes Museum admission
Labyrinth (1986). Directed by Jim Henson. © The Jim Henson Company. Courtesy of Photofest.
Tuesday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.
MUPPET GUYS TALKING
For the first time ever, five original Muppet performers and innovators come together to discuss the creation of their iconic characters under the visionary leadership of Jim Henson. This documentary explores themes of creativity, collaboration, and leadership in what the Hollywood Reporter calls an “illuminating look at the creative process.” Directed by Frank Oz.
A Q&A with Muppet puppeteer Bill Barretta follows the screening.
(2017, 65 min. No MPAA rating.)
Arrive early to view the exhibition! Before the screening, view The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited, open to ticketholders from 5:30 p.m. until the program begins. This screening is intended for adult audiences; content may not be appropriate for children under 14. Unfortunately, tickets are for humans only. Please leave your puppet friends at home.
$12 General | $9 Seniors and Full-Time Students | FREE to Members Includes Museum admission
Muppet Guys Talking film still, courtesy of Vibrant Mud LLC.
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Kehinde Wiley. Benediter Brkou, 2011. Oil and gold and silver enamel on canvas. Collection of Danny First. Photo by Timothy Norris.
EXHIBITIONS
Through September 2
SPOTLIGHT—SELECTIONS FROM KEHINDE WILEY’S THE WORLD STAGE: ISRAEL Behold two majestic, large-scale works from The World Stage: Israel by Kehinde Wiley, recently named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2018.
SPOTLIGHT OVERVIEW
Wiley met the subjects depicted in this series in nightclubs and Tuesday–Sunday shopping districts in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Lod. Solomon Mashash and Benediter Brkou portray two men from Israel’s 12:30–12:45 p.m. Ethiopian Jewish community. While sitting for their portraits, the men shared stories of their challenges as recent immigrants and of the joy they find in reclaiming a sense of community through hip-hop music. In these paintings, Wiley celebrates their complex identities as Israeli, Jewish, and African. Surrounded by vivid patterns drawn from Jewish ritual art, the men gaze back at the viewer with pride.
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EXHIBITIONS “The man who, above all, helped the world understand and love music” —KPCC
Through September 2
LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100 Try your hand at conducting the Vienna Philharmonic, sing along to West Side Story’s “America,” and explore the life and work of composer, conductor, pianist, and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) in this much-talked-about retrospective. The exhibition, organized by the GRAMMY Museum®, features more than 150 objects and interactives—including photographs, papers, scores, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and films—that shed light on Bernstein’s creative process and underscore his enduring legacy. Marvel at his childhood piano, his handwritten lyrics to West Side Story’s “Maria,” five of his GRAMMY® Awards, ephemera from his work as an activist, and much more. Leonard Bernstein at 100, the official exhibition of the worldwide Bernstein centennial celebrations, is sure to inspire a new generation of admirers of his work.
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Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic in New York City’s Central Park, August 4, 1986. © Steve J. Sherman.
PUBLIC TOURS
Tuesday–Friday 1:00–2:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–1:00 p.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Leonard Bernstein at 100 was curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Bernstein Family. Presented in cooperation with the Bernstein Family, the Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., Brandeis University, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible in part by generous support from the following donors:
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Media sponsors:
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EXHIBITIONS Ongoing
VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. Learn how the Jews have survived as a migratory, minority population: by engaging with the many cultures they’ve encountered while retaining their core values and beliefs.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
PUBLIC TOURS
Tuesday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 p.m.
PRIVATE TOURS Sign up for a private, docent-led tour for groups of 10 or more. For scheduling and pricing, call (310) 440-4534 or visit skirball.org/private-tours. Now booking for Leonard Bernstein at 100 and Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (tours begin November 1).
FILM
CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, July 3, 1:30 p.m.
ON THE WATERFRONT
Featuring an original score by Leonard Bernstein, this classic film stars Marlon Brando standing up to a gang of corrupt racketeers. Directed by Elia Kazan. (1954, 108 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.
CRADLE WILL ROCK
Discover the story behind this musical’s 1937 Broadway production, one that greatly influenced Leonard Bernstein. Directed by Tim Robbins. (1999, 133 min. Rated R.)
Cradle Will Rock
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WORDS AND IDEAS Tuesdays, July 17 and August 21, 2:00 p.m.
JEWISH MEDITATION
Find your center and quiet your mind with meditation teacher Alison Laichter, who infuses meditation techniques with Jewish language, intentions, texts, and understanding.
FREE | Reservations recommended Sunday, July 29, 2:00 p.m.
LILLIAN FADERMAN— HARVEY MILK: HIS LIVES AND DEATH
Distinguished scholar Lillian Faderman discusses her lively and engaging biography of the f irst openly gay man elected to public office in the US, Harvey Milk. Hear Faderman comment on this remarkable political figure, who is remembered as a forceful champion of LGBTQ communities, racial minorities, women, working people, the disabled, and senior citizens. Books available for purchase. A book signing follows the program.
$10 General | FREE to Members
Tuesday, August 7, 1:30 p.m.
KEEP THE CHANGE
This refreshing romantic comedy portrays a community of adults living on the autism spectrum. Directed by Rachel Israel. (2017, 94 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, August 14, 1:30 p.m.
LION
Twenty-five years after being adopted by an Australian couple, Saroo sets out to find his biological family in India. Directed by Garth Davis. (2016, 118 min. Rated PG-13.)
Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations
Keep the Change
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CLASSES
SKIRBALL BOOK GROUPS The Pursuit of Justice SEPTEMBER: The Last of the Just by André Schwarz-Bart—The 1959 novel about the history of Jewish persecution and the search for just individuals in every generation. OCTOBER: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson—A clarion call to fix our broken system of justice from one of today’s most brilliant lawyers. NOVEMBER: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah—Noah’s unlikely path from South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show. DECEMBER: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng—An exquisitely observed novel about two families and their secrets. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward—The story of a Southern family JANUARY: derailed by drugs, incarceration, and despair.
Tuesdays, July 31–August 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
BERNSTEIN AT THE SKIRBALL
Back by popular demand! Learn about this remarkable conductor, educator, and prolific composer through video and audio clips and lively discussions. Instructors: Steve Barri and Earl J. Schub 3 sessions
$75 General | $60 Members
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Leonard Bernstein by Fred Palumbo, 1945, courtesy of the Library of Congress
Instructor: Janet Bain Fattal
SCHEDULE GROUP ONE
GROUP FOUR
GROUP TWO
GROUP FIVE
GROUP THREE
5 sessions
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. September 4, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8
Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. September 4, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. September 5, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9
Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. September 5, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. September 6, October 11, November 15, December 13, January 10 $150 General | $125 Members
COMING THIS FALL Look for descriptions of fall 2018 classes in the Sep/Oct issue of At the Skirball or online beginning in mid-August. Schedule of classes to include:
• American Civil Religion • Great Women Artists • Contemporary Jewish Memoirs • Drawing and Composition • Modern Israeli Cuisine
• Shakespeare Goes to the Opera • The Supreme Court and RBG • Screen Print Workshop • Writing One-Act Plays
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Saturdays and Sundays, July 7–August 26, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES Sunny Days
All ages
These interactive performances are designed to delight families of all ages. This year’s lineup features the best LA has to offer in music, dance, storytelling, and puppetry. Music | Dance | Storytelling
Saturday, July 7
LE BALLET DEMBAYA West African drum and dance
Sunday, July 8
BULA
Puerto Rican bomba music and dance
Saturday, July 14
INA BUCKNER-BARNETTE AND CHAZZ ROSS A singing, drumming, and storytelling adventure
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, August 4
DELTA NOVE FEATURING LONNIE MARSHALL
Funk music with rubber band instruments
Sunday, August 5
MUDBUG BRASS BAND Sounds of “N’awlins”
Saturday, August 11
LA VICTORIA
Female mariachi trio
Sunday, August 12
DEXTER STORY PRESENTS PINKTURBAN MULTIBANDI TEZETA WEST Bengali music and dance Near Eastern and African music
Saturday, July 21
DANA MAMAN & FRIENDS
A migration story through music and dance
Sunday, July 22
STORY PIRATES
Silly sketch comedy musical
Saturday, July 28
ONE GRAIN OF SAND PUPPET THEATER
A cross-cultural story with puppetry
Sunday, July 29
SANTA MONICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Saturday, August 18
ROGUE ARTISTS ENSEMBLE Zen Shorts puppet theater
Sunday, August 19
LOS CAMBALACHE Mexican son jarocho music
Saturday, August 25
PARADIGM BRASS
Leonard Bernstein classics for the maestro’s 100th birthday
Sunday, August 26
THEATRE SOURCE LA A musical revue of Leonard Bernstein favorites
Classical music with a kick
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Stimulate your senses this summer aboard Noah’s Ark! As you explore the All 8,000-square-foot gallery, stop to listen to the array of sounds, from a coyote ages howling to rain falling, filling the spaces. Feel the many textures of the fanciful handcrafted animals living on the Ark. And look around the artistically inventive and awe-inspiring setting. During this multisensory experience, visitors of all generations learn the values of collaboration and caretaking through music, hands-on exhibits, puppet encounters, and more. 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.
Included with Museum admission | Timed-entry tickets required
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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.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS ONGOING PROGRAMS Summer schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, through August 12 (except July 4); Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 16–September 2
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. July 3–15:
Powerful Portraits—Inspired by Kehinde Wiley’s The World Stage: Israel (see p. 13), create a portrait of someone special using majestic patterns and colors.
July 17–29:
Talking Pieces—Gather your family together and take turns sharing stories with your very own talking piece.
July 31–August 12:
Homemade Music Making—Design your own instrument using repurposed materials.
August 16–September 2: Puppets Like Us—Create a one-of-a-kind puppet inspired by unique characters found in The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited (see pp. 10–11).
Summer schedule: Thursday–Sunday, through August 12; Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 16–September 2
DIG IT! ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURES
Calling all aspiring archaeologists! At the Skirball’s outdoor dig site, uncover ancient artifacts and then 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 Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., this summer. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All ongoing programs are included with Museum admission | No reservations
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SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Visit skirball.org/shop to browse online!
FEATURED ITEM ELMO WATERING CAN ACTIVITY SET
This four-piece set from Green Toys offers hours of fun and engaging activities, from planting, matching, and coloring to taking care of our environment. Includes a bucket, rake, shovel, and activity guide.
Member price: $19.80 Non-Member price: $22.00
ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ AND CART Café hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Cart hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; and before all evening programs.
FEATURED ITEM ZEIDLER’S DESSERTS
Indulge in a dessert on your next visit to Zeidler’s Café! Ask your server about our daily changing selections, ranging from lemon poppy seed bread pudding (pictured at left) to olive oil cake.
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MEMBERSHIP PERKS AND PROMOTIONS FREE TO MEMBERS
Check out these programs for FREE this summer: Labyrinth on July 13 (see p. 12), Happy Anniversary, Fraggle Rockers on July 24 (see p. 11), Lillian Faderman—Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death on July 29 (see p. 17), and Muppet Guys Talking on August 7 (see p. 12).
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. Members also receive 10% off purchases year round! On-site redemption valid only through December 31, 2018. Your voucher will be mailed with your membership cards. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value. No cash back. For gift memberships, the voucher will be sent to your gift recipient.
SUNSET CONCERTS OFFER
Join or renew your membership at one of this summer’s Sunset Concerts (see pp. 6–9) and get that evening’s parking fee reimbursed! The $10 will be credited toward a Skirball Membership at any level. Offer valid on site only during one of the 2018 Sunset Concerts, after 5:30 p.m. on July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, and August 30. Reimbursement will be applied after parking fee is paid, with same-day purchase of membership. Valid with museum store offer. Not valid with other discounts.
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FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES OFFER
Join or renew your membership on site on a Saturday or Sunday, July 7–August 26, and save $5. Then enjoy Family Amphitheater Performances (see pp. 20–21) for FREE all summer long! Offer valid on site only on Saturdays and Sundays, July 7–August 26, 2018. Valid with museum store offer. Not valid with other discounts.
MEMBER STORY “What a great way to spend the day. The Skirball employs so many wonderful people. The woman who helped me renew my membership was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. The hostess at Zeidler’s Café seemed truly happy to be part of the Skirball family. And the security guards were excited by the exhibitions and added bits of information that enhanced our experience. Thank you for welcoming us as guests!” —Ramona Bradbury, Skirball Member
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Also inquire about our upper-level LIFECYCLE and CURATOR’S CIRCLE Skirball Memberships, which offer eligibility to rent Skirball facilities for private events, among other premium benefits. Share culture and education! Give the gift of a Skirball Membership to someone you love. For more information, visit skirball.org/join or call (310) 440-4599.
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PLAN AN EVENT
Celebrate life’s most memorable occasions at the Skirball! Commemorate an anniversary, honor the accomplishments of a colleague, mark a child’s coming-of-age, toast a wedding couple. The Skirball offers stunning and serene surroundings: it’s the perfect setting to create an unparalleled night to remember. For more information, visit skirball.org/plan-an-event or call (310) 440-4589.
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DONATE
Every donation to the Skirball Cultural Center helps to support our vital school and community education programs, outstanding exhibitions, and lively public programs. The Skirball welcomes donations of cash, securities, and gift annuities. To donate online or for more information about supporting the Skirball, visit skirball.org or call (310) 440-4579.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at the Skirball! Create connections, serve your community, and support an institution that provides educational programs for Los Angeles and beyond. Teen and adult volunteers are welcome! For more information about volunteering, call (310) 440-4640.
Credits: 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best; On the Waterfront (1954), directed by Elia Kazan, © Columbia Pictures, courtesy of Columbia Pictures/Photofest; Family Amphitheater Performances by Timothy Norris 4–5 Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best; Gili Yalo by Michael Topyol; La Victoria, courtesy of the artists 6–7 Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best; Goapele by Beto Lopez; Peter Mawanga by Bruce J. Depyssler 8–9 The Marías by Kyle Drew; Ranky Tanky by Peter Frank Edwards; Kishi Bashi, courtesy of the artist; Gili Yalo by Michael Topyol 16–17 Cradle Will Rock (1999), directed by Tim Robbins, © Buena Vista Pictures, courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures/Photofest; Keep the Change film still, courtesy of the distributor 20–21 Family Amphitheater Performances by Ben Gibbs 22–23 Noah’s Ark at the Skirball by Mercie Ghimire 24–25 Dig It! by Mercie Ghimire; Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Pudding by Rebecca Sapp Photography 26–27 Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best 28–29 Plan an Event by Susan Bordelon 30–31 Get Involved by Lindsey Best BACK COVER: Family Amphitheater Performances 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 2) Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Service charges may apply. MEMBERS-ONLY TIP—When you are ready to place tickets into your cart for an online purchase or reservation, click on the sign-in link at the top of the page and enter the e-mail address and password associated with your membership account. If you do not recall your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link to create a new one. If you are a new Member without an online account, create one now by clicking the “Create an Account” link and following the prompts. To confirm which e-mail address is associated with your membership or if you recently joined on site, contact membership@skirball.org and a Skirball representative will get back to you. In order to apply Member discounts, don’t forget to sign in before placing your order!
POLICIES Except for adult education classes (see next paragraph): All sales are 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 film screenings. Please arrive in time to claim your tickets and take your seats before the program begins. After the published start time, unclaimed seats may be sold. All unclaimed reserved tickets for FREE programs may be released fifteen minutes before the event’s scheduled start time and made available to other patrons. Arrive early to prevent the loss of your reservation. To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience, all Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. The minimum adult/child ratio for Noah’s Ark ticketholders is 1/4. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets. There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Toddler tickets will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets. Tickets to Noah’s Ark on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.
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Get up and dance for a new lineup of Family Amphitheater Performances (see pp. 20 –21) this summer!