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PRESIDENT’S GREETING In the mid-1960s, a new cultural movement took hold across the nation: “Black Is Beautiful.” From campus rallies to political campaigns, from advertisements to album covers, African Americans sought to transcend conventional white standards of beauty and self-image. Suddenly black history, art, and culture, too long invisible in American life, advanced to the forefront of social awareness. In its time, when racial segregation was still pervasive in this country, “Black Is Beautiful” was more than a slogan. It was an assertion of human dignity. It gave compelling visual expression to the struggle against racism and marginalization. Much more than cosmetics or color of skin, “Black Is Beautiful” was about self-esteem. It was about discovering one’s own history and cultural identity. It affirmed the vitality of diversity. It summoned each of us to take pride in who we are. Opening at the Skirball this April, the exhibition Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite captures this aspiration in images that are now iconic. In his arresting photographs (one of which graces the cover of this issue), Brathwaite portrays black women and men embracing an Afrocentric aesthetic that projects pride, empowerment, and self-respect. At the Skirball Cultural Center, where we seek to illuminate and appreciate diverse cultural identities, Kwame Brathwaite’s photographs have a compelling story to tell. They summon us to a hopeful vision of dignity and equality for all.
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
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. Noah’s Ark tickets on March 2, 3, 9, and 10 will also be first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability. On April 28, during Skirball Puppet 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.
ZEIDLER’S CART
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm Closed Mondays and holidays Something new is coming! Zeidler’s Café is currently closed for a décor and menu refresh and will reopen in July 2019. Pick up a variety of grab-and-go meals from Zeidler’s Cart. Watch for signs indicating the temporary new location for cart service, on the north side of Taper Courtyard.
TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.
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FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 28, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL Fantastic Creatures Celebrate the art of puppetry and the magic of storytelling at the Skirball’s eighth annual Puppet Festival! This campus-wide, daylong festival features new and classic tales told with a variety of puppets, live music, and art making. It brings together talented puppeteers and artists from across the country, working in a range of cultural and artistic styles.
All ages
This year’s program features amazing animals—both real and imaginary—and includes performances and creations by the North Carolina–based puppeteer and designer Hobey Ford and local artists Yulya Dukhovny, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry, and the legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Design your very own puppet and join storytellers and puppeteers for the festival finale with funk band Delta Nove! A day of imaginative storytelling and innovation is sure to amaze visitors ages 2 to 102. 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.
$15 General | $12 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $10 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Advance tickets recommended MAR/APR 2019
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Kwame Brathwaite. Black Is Beautiful poster, with portraits of Brathwaite’s wife, Sikolo; their daughter Ndola is pictured in the K, ca. 1970. Designed by Bob Gumbs. Courtesy the artist and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles.
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EXHIBITIONS PUBLIC TOURS Beginning April 27 Tuesday–Sunday 12:30–1:00 pm
April 11–September 1, 2019
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite
See the iconic images that amplified one of the most inf luential cultural movements of the 1960s: “Black Is Beautiful.” Featuring over forty photographs of black women and men with natural hair and clothes that reclaimed their African roots, Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite is the f irst-ever major exhibition dedicated to this key f igure of the second Harlem Renaissance. Brathwaite (b. 1938) combined his political vision with the medium of photography to effect social change. Along with his brother Elombe Brath (1936–2014), Brathwaite founded two organizations that were instrumental in realizing his vision: African Jazz-Art Society and Studios, a collective of artists, playwrights, designers, and dancers, in 1956; and Grandassa Models, a modeling agency for black women, in 1962. Brathwaite organized fashion shows, created stunning portraits of jazz luminaries, and captured behind-the-scenes photographs of the black arts community. During an era when segregation prevailed across the United States, Brathwaite’s work challenged mainstream beauty standards that excluded women of color, celebrating black beauty and instilling a sense of pride throughout the community.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite is organized by Aperture Foundation, New York. The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through generous support from the following donors:
Billie B. and Steven G. Fischer Foundation
Thursday, April 11, 8:00 pm
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THEN AND NOW
Hear from the artist’s son and director of the Kwame Brathwaite Archives, Kwame S. Brathwaite, along with fashion designer Mimi Plange and additional guests to be announced, and examine the social impact of Brathwaite’s photography. This informative panel will also consider contemporary issues of representation and activism through media. Arrive early to view the exhibition and more! Black Is Beautiful will be open to ticketholders from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Cocktails and light fare will also be available for purchase. A book signing of the exhibition catalogue follows the program. Books available for purchase.
$20 General | $15 Members | Includes Museum admission
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RELATED PROGRAMS
Sunday, April 14, 7:00 pm
EXTRA ANCESTRAL A Music and Dance Celebration of the African Diaspora in LA
Extra Ancestral, a collective of artists at the forefront of contemporary Afro-Latin music and dance, takes the Skirball stage to celebrate the African diaspora in LA. In the 1960s and 1970s, black people in the diaspora looked to the African continent for inspiration and connectedness to their ancestral heritage, f inding a shared sense of Pan-Africanism. Today, Afro-diasporic cultures continue to inf luence both American and global cultures. Featuring members of Jungle Fire, Ethio Cali, and Capofresh Ensemble, and a special performance by Viver Brasil Dance Company, this program is sure to uplift. Arrive early to view the exhibition! Black Is Beautiful will be open to ticketholders from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
$20 General | $15 Members | Includes Museum admission
EXHIBITIONS
Through March 10, 2019
SARA BERMAN’S CLOSET Final days! Look inside Sara Berman’s Closet —a one-of-a-kind exhibition by artists Maira Kalman and Alex Kalman inspired by the fascinating life of their family matriarch. The closet and twelve new paintings by Maira Kalman are intimate explorations of identity, feminism, family, and memory.
Included with Museum admission Tickets available at the door
SPOTLIGHT OVERVIEW Tuesday–Sunday 12:30–1:00 pm
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Everett Raymond Kinstler, 1996. Oil on canvas. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Everett Raymond Kinstler. Š 1996 Everett Raymond Kinstler.
EXHIBITIONS PUBLIC TOURS
Through March 10, 2019
NOTORIOUS RBG The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
See skirball.org for the closing weeks schedule!
Final days! See this “pleasure not to be missed” (Edward Goldman, KCRW).
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Sunday, March 10, 3:00 pm
SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR THE REVOLUTION Carrying RBG’s Legacy Forward into the Twenty-First Century
Who will carry Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s remarkable legacy into the next generation? In this engaging program, hear from panelists Katherine Ku (attorney and former RBG clerk), Sonya Passi (Founder and CEO of FreeForm), and Jessie Kornberg (President and CEO of Bet Tzedek). Copresented with Bet Tzedek Legal Services. Arrive early to view the exhibition! Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be FREE to program ticketholders.
$12 General | $10 Seniors and Full-Time Students | FREE to Members Includes Museum admission The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through lead support from the following donor:
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Along with support from the following donors:
Barbara Timmer and Catherine Benkaim Stephanie and Harold Bronson Adele Lander Burke and Rick Burke Marcy Carsey Rebekah and Howard Farber Colleen and Bob Haas Elise K. Haas
Karsh Family Foundation Suzanne and Ric Kayne Richard and Ruth Lavine Family Foundation Mattie McFadden-Lawson and Ambassador Michael A. Lawson Patricia L. Glaser and Sam Mudie Ruth Roberts
Debbie and James Schreier Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Service Council Julie and Peter Weil Susan Hirsch Wohl and Alan Wohl Women for Justice and [t]Ruth
Media sponsors:
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EXHIBITIONS April 11–September 1, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: ANDY WARHOL
Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century Few American artists have achieved the notoriety of Andy Warhol (1928–1987). His instantly recognizable paintings and serigraph prints are embedded in modern imagination. Warhol’s uncanny ability to mirror and capitalize on America’s culture of display and consumption made him one of the twentieth century’s most influential and controversial artists. Along with notoriety came criticism, which escalated as Warhol moved into his “business art” phase in the 1970s and 1980s. Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century originated in this period. The suite focuses on historical f igures Warhol saw as “Jewish geniuses.” The idea for the series originated from Warhol’s art dealer Ronald Feldman, who thought it would be marketable to Jewish collectors. Warhol did not invest much interest in his subjects, stating only that he liked their faces and was intrigued by their celebrity status. Although some critics considered them superf icial, the Ten Portraits exemplify how, in Warhol’s view, celebrity is defined in consumer culture.
Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Ongoing
VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America
Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. Learn how the Jews have survived as a migratory, minority population: by engaging with the many cultures they’ve encountered while retaining their core values and beliefs.
PUBLIC TOURS Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 2:00–3:00 pm
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 Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (tours available May 29–August 23, 2019) and Visions and Values (ongoing).
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WORDS AND IDEAS Thursday, March 7, 8:00 pm
MARCH FORTH! A Spoken Word Celebration of Female Empowerment
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the best in spoken word! Come honor yourself, your mother, your daughter, your sister, your partner, your friend, your ancestors, and your sheroes! Rising up in the face of adversity to help build a more just, inclusive, and equitable society, these women carry verbal torches of inspiration—they march forth! Featured performers include poets Vanessa Hidary, Tonya Ingram, Chrysanthemum Tran, and Kat Magill along with neo-soul vocalist Cedrice and host Elena Muslar. Arrive early to view the exhibitions and more! Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (see pp. 12–13) and Sara Berman’s Closet (see p. 11) will be open to ticketholders from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Cocktails and snacks will be available for purchase in the performance space before the show begins. Presented cabaret-style. Artist merchandise available for purchase following the program.
$20 General | $15 Members and Full-Time Students This program is made possible in part by support from:
Vanessa Hidary
Tonya Ingram
Chrysanthemum Tran
Kat Magill
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WORDS AND IDEAS Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm
AN EVENING WITH JILL ABRAMSON Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts
Don’t miss esteemed former executive editor of the New York Times Jill Abramson discuss her new work. Following four major news organizations—BuzzFeed, Vice, Washington Post, and New York Times—this “essential read” (Guardian) provides a def initive report on the disruption of the news media over the last decade. Copresented with ALOUD a program of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. A book signing follows the program.
Ticket plus book: $40.00 General | $34.00 Members Ticket only: $25.00 General | $21.25 Members Tuesdays, March 19 and April 16, 2:00 pm
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.
Per session: $5 General This program is made possible in part by support from:
Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 pm
AN EVENING WITH NORA KRUG Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home
In her heartrending graphic memoir, National Book Critics Circle f inalist Nora Krug excavates her family’s troubling wartime past in Nazi Germany. Hailed as “a mazy and ingenious reckoning with the past” by the New York Times, this page-turning collage is also profoundly meaningful to contemporary American life. In a wide-ranging conversation with Louise Steinman, literary curator and author of a memoir about PolishJewish reconciliation, Krug discusses what it’s like to be German today and how, through her own restless remembering, coming to terms with the past can begin. A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.
$10 General | FREE to Members
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FOOD
Friday, April 5, 6:30 pm
LET MY PEOPLE COME A Passover Experience with Miry’s List New Arrival Supper Club Come to the Skirball for a Passover-themed evening in partnership with the nonprof it Miry’s List and explore the themes of freedom and redemption through food and storytelling. Rabbi Sarah Bassin (Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills) will begin by relating the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger to both the Passover story and the experience of refugees today. Then, enjoy wine and an elaborate Syrian dinner infused with the symbols of Passover and prepared by a family who recently resettled in LA. Finally, listen as Evan Kleiman (KCRW’s Good Food) moderates a discussion with the chefs about their arrival stories.
$90 Host (includes one meal plus hosted meal for one new arrival) $55 General (includes one meal only) | $45 Members (includes one meal only) Advance tickets required | Ticket sales close at 5:00 pm on March 29
PERFORMANCE Sunday, March 17, 4:00 pm
ON THE OTHER SIDE A Performance-In-Progress
Humans are territorial beings—marking lines that divide the world, delineate territories, and divide property. But how do these boundaries affect our bodies, our thoughts, our memories? On the Other Side is a documentary performance, challenging notions of borders and bordering in our present era. By theater director Marike Splint, the work features performers whose lives have been directly and deeply impacted by different borders at different times. Come see their work-in-progress material developed during a one-week residency at the Skirball and then discuss the performance with the artists after the show. On the Other Side is a National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network (NPN/VAN) Creation & Development Fund Project cocommissioned by the Skirball in partnership with ADRI Penn State and NPN/VAN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For more information, visit npnweb.org.
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FILM CINEMA TUESDAYS These FREE Tuesday afternoon screenings showcase diverse human stories from around the world. In March, honor Women’s History Month by watching two films directed by and about women. Then, in April, watch a film presented in association with the exhibition Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (see pp. 8–9). Tuesday, March 5, 1:30 pm
BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY
Weaving together interviews and clips with never-before-heard audio tapes, this documentary sheds light on the story of Hedy Lamarr, the Hollywood icon and technological trailblazer. Directed by Alexandra Dean. (2017, 90 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, March 12, 1:30 pm
IN A WORLD…
In this comedic satire, an underachieving vocal coach (Lake Bell) competes with her own father and his main rival for a prestigious gig doing the voice-over on a trailer for a bigbudget movie. Directed by Lake Bell. (2013, 93 min. Rated R.)
Tuesday, April 2, 1:30 pm
THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE 1967–1975
Using a treasure trove of discovered 16mm film shot by Swedish journalists in the 1960s and 1970s, director Göran Olsson and coproducer Danny Glover chronicle the evolution of the Black Power Movement. (2011, 100 min. No MPAA Rating.)
Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations
The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975
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CLASSES Visit skirball.org for instructor bios! Tuesdays, March 19 and April 16, 7:30–9:00 pm
MODERN ISRAELI CUISINE
Two remaining sessions! Uncover the secrets to modern Israeli cuisine. On March 19, Or Amsalam of Hasiba/Lodge will demo hummus with pita. Then, on April 16, Scott Hebel and Katie Gurvin of Hebel & Co. will share their knowledge of artisanal halva desserts. Facilitator: Lara Rabinovitch, PhD 2 sessions
Per session: $40 General | $33 Members Tuesdays, April 2–23, 1:30–3:00 pm
JEWS IN THE US-MEXICO BORDERLANDS
The US-Mexico borderland, encompassing the American Southwest and northern Mexico, has served as a crucial space for tracing long-overlooked histories and experiences of Jews in the Americas. This class will explore the religious, economic, and political factors that motivated Jewish migration and settlement to the US-Mexico border region, with particular emphasis on shif ting transnational colonial investments in the Americas, Mexican independence, US westward expansion, the redrawing of national borders, and twentiethcentury patterns of Jewish immigration to North America. Instructor: Maxwell Ezra Greenberg, Jack H. Skirball Fellow in Modern Jewish Culture at UCLA 4 sessions
$75 General | $60 Members
Wednesday, April 17, 1:00–3:00 pm
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Spring in Bloom
Back by popular demand! Learn basic principles of f loral 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 f loral arrangement are provided. Instructors: Evie and Orie Raphael 1 session. All supplies and materials included.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Spring is in the air aboard Noah’s Ark! Whether you explore on your own or plan a visit to experience one of the programs below, you’ll encounter an array of whimsically crafted animals and puppets that are sure to amaze and inspire!
All ages
Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—On Tuesdays, at 1:15 pm, join our educators for singing with your little one. Wednesdays: Story Time at Noah’s Ark—On Wednesdays, at 2:30 pm, listen to flood stories from around the world. Fridays: Sensory Friendly Fridays—On select Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 and April 5 and 12, between 12:00 and 1:30 pm, enjoy an experience specially designed for guests with sensory processing disabilities. The Whole World Is a Narrow Bridge—On Fridays, at 3:45 pm, experience a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another. Sundays: Música para Todos—On Sundays, at 11:15 am, join in a musical jam session in Spanish and English.
Tuesdays:
All Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are f irst-come, f irst-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. Programs subject to change or cancellation. Note: On March 2, 3, 9, and 10, ninety-minute tickets to Noah’s Ark will be first-come, f irst-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability. On Sunday, April 28, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, f irst-served basis only.
Included with Museum admission | Timed-entry tickets required Saturday, March 23, 5:30–9:30 pm
Ages 4 and up
NOAH’S ARK AFTER DARK Pajama Party!
Spend an evening with your favorite animal friends after hours aboard Noah’s Ark. Wear your PJs (adults, too!), play with puppets, tell stories, and make new friends. Enjoy a tasty dinner together and celebrate the spring! Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult and vice versa.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday (except April 28) Spring break schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, April 16–21, plus Thursday, April 25
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. March: March Masquerade—Inspired by the holiday of Purim, express your inner self by creating a personalized mask. April: Dancing Marionettes—Get ready for the annual Skirball Puppet Festival (see pp. 6–7) by creating a dancing marionette out of recycled and repurposed materials. 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 April 28) Spring break schedule: Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, April 18–25
ARCHAEOLOGY DIG
Calling all aspiring archaeologists! At the Skirball’s outdoor dig site, uncover 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 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 Sunday, April 28, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL
Don’t miss the Skirball’s annual Puppet Festival! See pp. 6–7 for pricing and details.
SHOPPING AND DINING 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 ITEM ELEVATE KIDDUSH SET
With a tray and cup that appear to hover, this set symbolizes the elevation we experience on Shabbat and holidays. While the cup’s central placement reminds us to make Shabbat the center of our day, the mirrored f inish invites us to ref lect. The overturned cup and its indentation are also designed to hold tealight candles!
Member price: $144 Non-Member price: $160
MEMBERS-ONLY MUSEUM STORE VOUCHER
Join or renew today! Family Members will receive a $10 voucher to use in Audrey’s Museum Store or the Noah’s Ark Store. Family Plus Members (or higher) will receive a $20 voucher. Plus receive 10% off purchases year round! Offer and on-site redemption valid only through December 31, 2019. Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value. No cash back.
ZEIDLER’S CART Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm; and before most evening programs
DÉCOR AND MENU REFRESH IN PROGRESS!
While Zeidler’s Café is closed for a décor and menu refresh (and scheduled to reopen in July 2019), pick up a quick bite from Zeidler’s Cart. Look out for signs indicating the temporary new location for cart service, on the north side of Taper Courtyard.
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Wednesday, April 10, 12:00–5:00 pm
MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW— BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
Members, be among the first to view the new exhibition Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (see pp. 8–9). Explore the gallery throughout the day, and enjoy interactive curator talks at 12:30 and 3:00 pm. Limited to two tickets per membership
FREE and open to Members only Reservations required
Kwame Brathwaite. Marcus Garvey Day event, Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, Harlem, ca. 1966. Courtesy the artist and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles.
FREE TO MEMBERS
Be sure to reserve tickets to Skirball Puppet Festival (see pp. 6–7), Succession Planning for the Revolution (see p. 13), and An Evening with Nora Krug (see p. 16)—all are FREE to Members!
PROMOTION NEW MEMBER DISCOUNTS COMING SOON!
Consider becoming a Skirball Member! Visit skirball.org to sign up for monthly Skirball e-news and be on the lookout for a great offer only for new members before the Skirball Puppet Festival. Or join/renew on site at the festival on April 28 to receive a discount on memberships at the Family level and above!
MEMBER STORY “As a Skirball Member since it opened in 1996, I have been educated and entertained by many Skirball activities: author talks, film previews, fun at Noah’s Ark with grandchildren, docent tours, and exhibitions about artists, musicians, and more. In addition, I have enjoyed bringing out-of-state visitors to see the Judaica collection, dine at Zeidler’s Café, and buy gifts at Audrey’s Museum Store. I also have gifted memberships to family members and they have enjoyed their time at the Skirball immensely.” —Marion Berkovitz, ninety-one-years-young Skirball Member
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Credits: COVER: Kwame Brathwaite. Sikolo Brathwaite wearing a headpiece designed by Carolee Prince, AJASS, Harlem, 1968. Courtesy the artist and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Extra Ancestral by Farah Sosa; Katherine Ku by Chad Ziemendorf; Sonya Passi by Melly Lee; Jessie Kornberg, courtesy of the speaker; Noah’s Ark After Dark by Timothy Norris 4–5 Notorious RBG visitors by Timothy Norris; Archaeology Dig by Farah Stop; Viver Brasil Dance Company by Genna Cui; Nora Krug by Nina Subin 6–7 Skirball Puppet Festival by Ben Gibbs; Skirball Puppet Festival by Mercie Ghimire 10–11 Extra Ancestral by Farah Sosa; Sara Berman’s Closet installation by Mercie Ghimire; Objects from Sara Berman’s Closet, by Maira Kalman and Alex Kalman. Copyright © 2018. Images reproduced here with permission from Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Photos by Katherine Finkelstein 14–15 Vanessa Hidary by T’rah Holliday Veal; Tonya Ingram, courtesy of the artist; Chrysanthemum Tran, courtesy of the artist; Kat Magill, courtesy of the artist 16–17 Let My People Come, courtesy of Miry’s List; On the Other Side, courtesy of the director 18–19 The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975, courtesy of the distributor; Floral Arrangements © iStock.com/Milkos 20–21 Noah’s Ark by Steve Cohn 22–23 Family Art Studio by Ben Gibbs 26–27 Teen volunteers by Mercie Ghimire BACK COVER: Skirball Puppet Festival by Peter Turman © 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 3) 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 first session. Adult education classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Call (310) 440-4651 for updates. Member discounted rates for adult education classes are limited to two Members per membership. No late seating for performances, readings, lectures, or f ilm screenings. Please arrive in time to claim your tickets and take your seats before the program begins. After the published start time, unclaimed seats may be sold. All unclaimed reserved tickets for FREE programs may be released fifteen minutes before the program’s scheduled start time and made available to other patrons. Arrive early to prevent the loss of your reservation. To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience, all Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. The minimum adult/child ratio for Noah’s Ark ticketholders is 1/4. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets. There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Toddler tickets will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets. Tickets to Noah’s Ark on FREE Thursdays are 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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The annual Skirball Puppet Festival returns with puppet encounters and more! See pp. 6–7.