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PRESIDENT’S GREETING Music has the unique capacity to break down barriers and promote a sense of community. This alone underlines the importance of a free public concert series for the greater Los Angeles community. The Skirball’s Sunset Concerts have the added benefit of deepening the appreciation of musical traditions from distinctive cultures. The result is to bring together audiences that might not otherwise meet. Los Angeles is, in effect, a world population. Our Sunset Concerts model an artistic and communal ideal that inspires musicians and audiences alike. One of our city’s longest-running and most popular music series, Sunset Concerts at the Skirball began in 1996 as an experiment. Art and Dahlia Bilger, who helped to pioneer the Skirball Cultural Center as founding donors, were among the first to enjoy these concerts. Every year since, they have invited family and friends to join them for these performances of music under the stars, shared in an atmosphere of welcome and celebration. Now, thanks to a most generous sponsorship gift from Art and Dahlia, the Skirball can assure that these performances will welcome many thousands of visitors for many years to come. Their generosity is a magnificent expression of the Skirball’s mission, and a lasting gift to our community. Like the music itself, their kindness touches us 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, 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 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 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 am–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4505 • skirball.org/shop Choose from an array of carefully selected merchandise. Proceeds help support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming.
ZEIDLER’S CART
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm Closed Mondays and holidays Pick up a variety of grab-and-go meals from Zeidler’s Cart. Look out for signs indicating the new location for cart service, on the north side of Taper Courtyard.
TICKETING See p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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SUNSET CONCERTS Sponsored by the Bilger Family The twenty-third season of Sunset Concerts invites Angelenos to experience music and stories from near and far. Come together with family and friends to hear an eclectic lineup of acts that pay tribute to cultural traditions while creating new, vibrant sounds all their own. Arrive early to dine, shop, and view the exhibitions! Beginning at 5:30 pm, enjoy grab-andgo light fare and full bar service from Zeidler’s Cart. Stop by Audrey’s Museum Store, open until 8:00 pm. And be sure to check out the exhibitions Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich and Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite, FREE and open until 10:00 pm.
All concerts are FREE | No reservations Parking is $15 per car | Street parking strictly prohibited Sunset Concerts at the Skirball are generously sponsored by:
The Bilger Family The 2019 Sunset Concerts season is made possible in part by additional support from:
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Learn more at skirball.org/sunset-faq.
Media sponsors:
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Thursday, July 18, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
GABY MORENO With a DJ Set by Mamabear
Playing what she calls “Spanglish folk soul,” Gaby Moreno kicks off the season with Spanish and English songs that blend blues, jazz, soul, R&B, pop, and Latin folk. Born in Guatemala and currently residing in LA, Moreno is the winner of a Latin Grammy Award among numerous other accolades. As hailed by NBC News, she sings about “love, the immigrant experience, and the pain of gender violence ... with a beautifully emotive voice both sweet and supple across genres.”
Thursday, July 25, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
RÍO MIRA With a DJ Set by REYES
California debut ! Travel to the border of Colombia and Ecuador with Río Mira, a marimba supergroup named for the river that separates the two South American countries. Led by marimba masters Esteban Copete and Larry Preciado and Ecuadoran singer Karla Kanora, this ensemble of Afro-Latino musicians draws from the traditions of escaped slaves to create joyous, socially conscious music that celebrates self-realized liberation.
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MUSIC Thursday, August 1, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
THE KLEZMATICS With a DJ Set by Maral
Since forming over thirty years ago, The Klezmatics have set the standard for Eastern European Jewish roots music. Their politically and aesthetically innovative style has led a popular revival of the traditional genre, helping to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture and inspire future generations. Hear tracks from their latest album, Apikorsim (Heretics), and their impressive catalogue at this highly awaited concert.
“They’re Jewish innovators, American rootsrockers, punkish social activists, and folkie balladeers.”—NPR Thursday, August 8, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
CHA WA With a DJ Set by Dr. Fuzzy
Get ready to get down with Cha Wa and the “hypnotic, kinetic sound of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian krewes” (Rolling Stone ). Radiating the f iery energy of the city’s street culture, Cha Wa pays tribute to the nineteenthcentury African American men who first marched in Native American dress through New Orleans. Immerse yourself in their vibrant traditions and dance along to their funk-laced beats and bass-heavy sousaphone blasts.
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Thursday, August 15, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
TAMAR ILANA & VENTANAS With a DJ Set by Glenn Red
Los Angeles debut! Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, the Torontobased Ventanas reimagine age-old Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves. Inspired by a childhood touring the world with her mother, an ethnomusicologist, Ilana sings about migration and identity in Ladino, Spanish, Bulgarian, Hebrew, French, Romani, and Arabic. Be enchanted by the group’s dynamic mix of contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads and original compositions.
“Potent, vibrato-drenched vocals”—Downbeat
Thursday, August 22, 8:00 pm (Doors and DJ set at 6:30 pm)
JOSEF LEIMBERG With a DJ Set by Novena Carmel
Trumpeter-lyricist-producer Josef Leimberg entrances audiences with a rich tapestry of Afro-futurist sounds. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leimberg fuses jazz, world music, R&B, and golden era hip-hop instrumentalism that, according to the Los Angeles Times, “blasts into a decidedly cosmic realm … channeled through contemporary beat-based Los Angeles and filled with generational vigor.” Close out the season with tracks from his critically acclaimed solo debut, Astral Progressions, and his much-anticipated forthcoming album, The Archer.
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Dancer Serena Richardson in costume designed by Rudi Gernreich for the Lewitzky Dance Company’s Inscape production, 1976. Photograph © Daniel Esgro.
“Fashion is an attitude.”—Rudi Gernreich
EXHIBITIONS PUBLIC TOURS
Through September 1, 2019
FEARLESS FASHION Rudi Gernreich
Tuesday–Sunday 1:00–2:00 pm
Vanity Fair has dubbed 2019 a “Gernreichian moment”: celebrate it at the Skirball! Don’t miss your chance to see this first exhibition to focus on the social and cultural impact of designer Rudi Gernreich. Featuring more than eighty ensembles, from the “monokini” to the unisex caftan, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich illuminates how the designer created innovative designs that challenged conventional notions of beauty, identity, and gender. In addition to redefining style in ways that continue to influence fashion today, Gernreich also contributed to the burgeoning gay rights movement in 1950s LA and remained a lifelong activist and supporter of equal rights. Through letters and personal papers, photographs, press clippings, and oral histories of friends and colleagues, discover the story of this style icon who dared to make a dif ference.
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:
Larry Bell Barbara Timmer and Catherine Benkaim Stephanie and Harold Bronson
CNL Mannequins Marcia Israel Foundation Karsh Family Foundation Suzanne and Jenni Kayne
Media sponsors:
Friday, July 12, 8:30 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm)
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball! Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep star in this comedy about an aspiring journalist who lands her first job as an assistant at a fashion magazine run by a stern but savvy editor. Directed by David Frankel. (2006, 109 min. Rated PG-13.) Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich and Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (pp. 12–13) will be open to ticketholders beginning at 6:00 pm. Cocktails and light fare are also available for purchase. Members are limited to two FREE tickets per membership.
$12 General | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Includes Museum admission
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EXHIBITIONS
Through September 1, 2019
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite Before the exhibition embarks on a national tour, come see the iconic images of one of the most influential cultural movements of the 1960s: “Black Is Beautiful.” This first-ever major exhibition dedicated to Kwame Brathwaite (b. 1938)—an until now under-recognized yet key figure of the second Harlem Renaissance—features over forty photographs of black women and men with natural hair and clothes that reclaimed and honored their African roots. During an era when segregation prevailed across the United States, Brathwaite combined his political vision with the medium of photography to effect social change. Today his work continues to exemplify how art can propel us toward greater equity and inclusion.
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Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite is organized by Aperture Foundation, New York, and Kwame S. Brathwaite.
The presentation of the exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:
Kaf i and Bob Blumenfield Billie B. and Steven G. Fischer Foundation Karsh Family Foundation Turicchi Family Foundation
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Installation view of Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite. Photo by Robert Wedemeyer.
PUBLIC TOURS Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:30–1:00 pm
EXHIBITIONS
Through September 1, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: ANDY WARHOL Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century
See the Skirball’s complete collection of Andy Warhol’s portraits of notable icons of Jewish thought and culture, from Albert Einstein to Gertrude Stein to Louis Brandeis. New smartphone audio tour! Bring your headphones and smartphones to hear the perspectives of the Skirball Teen Council on the figures featured in this series. Appropriate for ages 8 and up!
PUBLIC TOURS Beginning July 6 Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 2:00–2:30 pm
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 New summer timeslot! Tuesday–Sunday 2:30–3:30 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 (available through August 23, 2019) and Visions and Values (ongoing) with a stop at the spotlight on Andy Warhol’s Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century (through August 23, 2019).
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WORDS AND IDEAS Tuesday, July 9, 8:00 pm
AN EVENING WITH LINDA HOLMES Evvie Drake Starts Over
Book Soup at the Skirball! The host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, Linda Holmes, delivers a heartfelt novel about the unlikely relationship between a young woman who’s lost her husband and a major league pitcher who’s lost his game. Come hear her discuss her joyful, hilarious, and hope-filled debut with Sam Sanders (correspondent and host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders podcast). Publishers Weekly calls Evvie Drake Starts Over a “satisfying crowd-pleaser.” A book signing follows the program. Books will be distributed at will call on the night of the program. Additional books available for purchase.
$28 + tax (includes one entry and one book) Tickets available through eventbrite.com
PERFORMANCE Friday, August 9, 8:00 pm
THE INTERSECTION Woke Black Folk
Nigerian American scholar, playwright, and artist Funmilola Fagbamila presents a spoken word theater piece that explores and deconstructs black political identity. This one-woman show calls into question the coherence and singularity of the political category “woke black folk,” demonstrating the deep differences and divides within black communities. It is a story about how humans navigate difference. A Q&A follows the performance. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (pp. 12–13) and Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (pp. 10 –11) will be open to ticketholders from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Cocktails and light fare are available for purchase.
$20 General | $15 Members and Full-Time Students
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FILM Sunday, August 25, 5:30 pm
AMERICAN TAP
LA premiere! Trace the history of tap dancing from its origins through its evolution to today. A uniquely American story, the documentary American Tap illustrates the vibrant and powerful nature of our cultural melting pot. Featuring performance footage described as “dazzling” by the Hollywood Reporter, the film also includes interviews with esteemed dancers and choreographers, including Dulé Hill, Debbie Allen, Maurice Hines, Ayodele Casel, and more. Directed by Mark Wilkinson.
Jason Samuels Smith
(2018, 90 min. No MPAA rating.)
After the screening, enjoy a Q&A with director Mark Wilkinson, featured subjects Ayodele Casel and Jason Samuels Smith, and special guests to be announced. Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (pp. 10–11) and Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (pp. 12–13) will be open to ticketholders before the screening until 5:30 pm. Cocktails and light fare are available for purchase.
$15 General | $10 Members
“This fascinating doc will get your toes tapping.”—Hollywood Reporter
Ayodele Casel
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
CINEMA TUESDAYS Inspired by the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich, this series centers on the ever-so-fashionable 1960s and features more than one appearance by Gernreich’s muse, Peggy Mof f itt! Tuesday, July 2, 1:30 pm
BLOW-UP
London photographer Thomas works primarily with fashion models. But one day, while taking pictures in the park, he begins to fear he photographed something sinister. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. (1966, 111 min. No MPAA rating.)
Tuesday, July 9, 1:30 pm
THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
Geneviève (Catherine Deneuve), a beautiful young Frenchwoman who works at a small-town umbrella boutique, falls for dashing mechanic Guy. Their brief romance is interrupted when Guy is drafted to serve in the Algerian War. Directed by Jacques Demy. (1964, 91 min. Rated G. In French with English subtitles.)
Tuesday, August 6, 1:30 pm
CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7
Director Agnès Varda captures Paris in the 1960s with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits biopsy test results. (1962, 89 min. No MPAA rating. In French with English subtitles.)
Tuesday, August 13, 1:30 pm
WHO ARE YOU, POLLY MAGGOO?
In this satire on fashion, an American model in Paris finds herself the subject of a vapid television show. Directed by William Klein. (1966, 102 min. No MPAA rating. In French with English subtitles.)
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CLASSES
SKIRBALL BOOK GROUPS In Between SEPTEMBER: The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú—A haunting ref lection on the US-Mexico border by a former border patrol agent. OCTOBER: Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee—The 1996 thriller about a Korean American spy’s attempt to overcome feelings of alienation. NOVEMBER: There There by Tommy Orange—The 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist portraying the diverse challenges of Native American life in Oakland, California. DECEMBER: Educated by Tara Westover—A bestselling memoir about the author’s isolated upbringing by extreme survivalists. JANUARY: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri—A family epic spanning continents and generations. Instructor: Janet Bain Fattal
Wednesdays, August 7–September 11, 1:00–3:00 pm
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, VOL. 2 The Songwriters, the Singers, and the Songs
Delve into the history of American popular music—the story of diverse individuals coming together to create groundbreaking, enduring work that reflects and defines us as a culture. This class will examine songwriters Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Gus Kahn, and Howard Dietz; performing artists Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and The Andrews Sisters; and all of their unforgettable songs. Instructor: Steve Barri 6 sessions
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SCHEDULE GROUP ONE
GROUP FOUR
GROUP TWO
GROUP FIVE
GROUP THREE
5 sessions
Tuesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm September 17, October 22, November 19, December 17, January 14
Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm September 17, October 22, November 19, December 17, January 14
Wednesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm September 18, October 23, November 20, December 18, January 15
Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm September 18, October 23, November 20, December 18, January 15
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 pm September 19, October 24, November 21, December 19, January 16 $160 General | $135 Members
COMING THIS FALL Look for descriptions of fall 2019 classes in the Sep/Oct issue of At the Skirball or online beginning in mid-August. Sign up for Adult Education e-news on skirball.org for registration updates. Schedule of classes to include Art History, Introduction to Creative Writing, Floral Design for the Holidays, Embroidery Revival, and more!
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Saturdays and Sundays, July 6–August 18, 12:00 and 2:00 pm
FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES All ages Free to Be Inspired by the Skirball summer exhibitions’ messages of freedom and authenticity, these interactive performances are sure to delight visitors of all ages. This year’s eclectic lineup features music, dance, and storytelling that celebrate the diversity of performing arts that make Los Angeles so unique. Genres: Music | Dance | Storytelling
Saturday, July 6
BODYTRAFFIC
Saturday, August 3
ZINGARELLA
Playful ballet meets hip-hop
Street fiddle and stompy accordion folk
Sunday, July 7
Sunday, August 4
CONTRA-TIEMPO
Bold Afro-Latin styles
VICTORIA BURNETT* Folktales and tall tales
Saturday, July 13
Saturday, August 10
Empowering breakdancers
Big Band meets Dixieland
Sunday, July 14
Sunday, August 11
HIP HOP CALIFORNIA FUNDAMENTALS FEETWARMERS STORY PIRATES*
Silly sketch comedy musical
Saturday, July 20
RICK HUDDLE*
AARON NIGEL SMITH Jamaican and African folk songs
Saturday, August 17
NATHALIA AND FRIENDS
Interactive stories and songs Eclectic, bilingual sing-alongs Sunday, July 21 LAS COLIBRÍ Sunday, August 18 All-female mariachi ensemble SYNCOPATED LADIES Fierce female tap Saturday, July 27 *An ASL interpreter will be RHYTHM CHILD present at this performance. Soul, ska, and reggae vibes
Included with Museum admission No reservations FOUNDATION
Sunday, July 28
STC
Honoring Asian traditions
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Ongoing
NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL TM
All ages
It’s summertime aboard Noah’s Ark, and all the animals are ready to play! Did you know that alligators, turtles, iguanas, and meerkats are just a few of the Ark inhabitants that love to soak up the sun? On your next visit, see how many summer-loving animals you can spot. Then learn ways to protect their habitats and keep their preferred climates just right!
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Prepare for your visit to Noah’s Ark by downloading our FREE mobile app!
Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—On Tuesdays, at 1:15 pm, join our educators for singing with your little ones. Wednesdays: Story Time at Noah’s Ark—On Wednesdays, at 2:30 pm, listen to flood stories from around the world. Sundays: Música para Todos—On Sundays, at 11:15 am, join 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 first-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.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS Summer schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, through August 18, plus Thursdays, August 22 and 29 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. This summer, create a frame for a family member or friend you cherish; design a portrait inspired by Andy Warhol; make your very own album cover; or assemble an instrument to use at Family Amphitheater Performances. Check skirball.org/family-art-studio for the schedule of projects. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Included with Museum admission | No reservations Summer schedule: Thursday–Sunday, through August 18, plus Thursdays, August 22 and 29 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday
ARCHAEOLOGY DIG
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 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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 16, 17, 30, and 31, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL A Summer Day Camp
Ages 8–12
Adventure awaits! Don’t miss this summer series of fun daylong camp sessions focused on archaeology of the ancient world. Junior archaeologists, ages 8 to 12, will learn how archaeologists make discoveries about the past and practice excavation skills in our interactive dig site. Visit skirball.org/archaeology-field-school for more information. Sign up for one or more days of your choice! Campers must bring their own bag lunch and snack.
Per daylong session: $70 General | $60 Members
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 SQUARE GEL BRACELET
Put the mod in your moda for a look that’s anything but square. These silicone bracelets come in multiple colors.
Non-Members: $40 Members: $36
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! Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Not valid online. 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
FEATURED ITEM CHICKEN NIÇOISE SALAD
Freshen up your afternoon with this grab-and-go salad. Grilled chicken, olives, artichokes, green beans, hardboiled egg, and tomatoes are served on mixed greens and topped with lemon vinaigrette for a healthy and satisfying summer lunch.
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Wednesday, August 14, 10:00 am
MEMBER MORNING—FEARLESS FASHION
Enjoy exclusive Members-only access to the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich. At 10:00 am, mingle and enjoy complimentary coffee, juice, and a morning snack, then hear from exhibition curator Dani Killam. Following the talk, explore the gallery at your own pace and ask the curator questions. Limited to two reservations per membership
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PERKS AND PROMOTIONS SUNSET CONCERTS OFFER
Join or renew at the Family level or higher at one of this summer’s Sunset Concerts (see pp. 6–9) and get that evening’s parking fee reimbursed! The $15 will be credited toward your purchase. Or save $10 off the Household level! Offer valid on site only during one of the 2019 Sunset Concerts, after 5:30 pm on July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22. 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.
FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES OFFER
Join or renew your membership on site on a Saturday or Sunday and save $5. Then enjoy Family Amphitheater Performances for FREE all summer long! Offer valid on site only on Saturdays and Sundays, July 6–August 18, 2019. Valid with museum store offer. Not valid with other discounts.
MEMBER STORY “Some Angelenos may travel crosstown to spend a day at the Skirball, but they have nothing on me: I’m a Skirball Member who lives in Boston! My husband surprised me with a membership for Valentine’s Day so I can go to the Museum whenever I visit our daughter in LA. I especially enjoy sitting in the Taper Courtyard—a real treat for a New Englander in winter. And I’m already looking forward to the Jewish deli exhibition next year.”—Harriet Barnett, Skirball Member
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NOW’S A STELLAR TIME TO JOIN OR RENEW! Check out what’s landing in the galleries in 2019–2020. Skirball Members are among the f irst to explore the exhibitions, so be sure you’re eligible to attend the exclusive Member previews!
October 17, 2019–March 8, 2020
THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS:
stanley kubrick PHOTOGRAPHS
For those who know him as a filmmaker, Stanley Kubrick’s early career as a photojournalist is a revelation. In 1945, the future director of such classics as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A Clockwork Orange (1971) was just a teenager—one with an uncanny photographic sensibility, who was scouting human-interest stories for Look magazine. Opening at the Skirball in October, this exhibition explores this formative phase in the career of one of the most influential figures in cinematic history. Organized by the Museum of the City of New York in collaboration with the SK Film Archives LLC.
April 30–September 6, 2020
Fifty years after a show with modest ratings called Star Trek first aired, its stories continue to echo worldwide. Its famous opening line, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” encapsulates the heart of this iconic series: the dare to hope for a better world. Coming to the Skirball in spring/summer 2020, this fully immersive exhibition will showcase Star Trek’s significant impact on culture, society, arts, technology, and fashion through more than 100 rare artifacts, set pieces, and props, plus state-of-the-art photo and video interactives. Organized by Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle. ™ and © 2018 CBS Studios, Inc. © 2018 Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Stanley Kubrick for Look magazine. Rosemary Williams, Show Girl. 1949. Used with permission of SK Film Archives / Museum of the City of New York.
SAVE THE DATE! Opens April 30, 2020
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Credits: 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best; Installation view of Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite by Timothy Norris; Family Amphitheater Performances by Ben Gibbs 4–5 Blow-Up (1966), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, © Premier Productions, courtesy of Premier Productions/Photofest; Archaeology Field School by BeBe Jacobs; Rick Huddle, courtesy of the artist; Installation view of Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich by Danny Moloshok; Tamar Ilana by Carlos Javier Martinez Garate; California Feetwarmers by Rafael Cardenas 6–7 Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best; Gaby Moreno © Sandra Singh; Río Mira by Miguel Alvear 8–9 The Klezmatics by Adrian Buckmaster; Cha Wa, courtesy of the artist; Tamar Ilana, courtesy of the artist; Josef Leimberg by Marina Tomas Roch 14–15 The Intersection by Synthea Gonzales 16–17 Jason Samuels Smith by Patrick Higgins; Ayodele Casel © Michael Higgins; Institute for the Rhythmic Arts in American Tap, courtesy of Mark Wilkinson; Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? courtesy of the distributor 20–21 Family Amphitheater Performances by Ben Gibbs 22–23 Noah’s Ark by Ben Gibbs 24–25 Archaeology Dig by Farah Stop; Chicken Niçoise Salad by vanillaechoes/Shutterstock.com 26–27 Installation view of Fearless Fashion by Danny Moloshok; Sunset Concerts by Lindsey Best 30–31 Plan an Event by D Park Photography BACK COVER: Family Amphitheater Performances by Ben Gibbs © 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 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. 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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Get up and dance for a new lineup of Family Amphitheater Performances (see pp. 20–21) this summer!
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