 | FEBRUARY AT THE SKIRBALL
This month, climb aboard Noah's Ark for a fun-filled Family Sleepover, see moving documentaries presented in association with the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky (pictured above), be sure to catch the final days of the exhibition Pearls of Wisdom, and more. For details on these and other offerings, including online ticketing, visit www.skirball.org.
| | Film |  | | A Walk to Beautiful |
A WALK TO BEAUTIFUL
Thursday, February 2, 8:00 p.m.*
See this award-winning documentary about five Ethiopian women suffering from debilitating childbirth injuries and their hope for a better life. A talk and Q&A with Kate Grant of the Fistula Foundation follows the screening. Learn more and purchase tickets...
TO CATCH A DOLLAR
Thursday, February 23, 8:00 p.m.*
This inspiring documentary by Gayle Ferraro follows Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus as he brings his revolutionary microfinance program to the United States. A Q&A with Elizabeth Ross and Davis Broach from Relief International follows the screening. Learn more and purchase tickets...
*Presented in association with Women Hold Up Half the Sky. Arrive early and view the exhibition—the gallery will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Program ticketholders gain FREE gallery admission!
CLASSIC FILMS
Disillusioned Lovers
Enjoy FREE matinees of two romantic comedies by master director Stanley Donen.
• Staircase – Tuesday, February 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Indiscreet – Tuesday, February 14, 1:30 p.m. |
| Family Programs | NOAH'S ARK FAMILY SLEEPOVER
Begins Saturday, February 18, 6:00 p.m.; ends Sunday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.
Climb aboard Noah’s Ark for a memorable overnight getaway and doze with a walrus or bunk up with a beaver. Passengers age six and up will delight in hands-on activities, beastly bedtime stories, a tasty dinner, and more. This special sleepover features a partnership with philanthropy-minded and fashion-forward organization TOMS Shoes. Learn more and register today...
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26
Drop in anytime during regular Museum hours
Come by the Skirball's drop-in art studio, now open on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month! Each weekend features a project that will inspire the whole family to think creatively, work together, and create artful objects from repurposed materials. Learn more...
More for the Whole Family
• DIG IT! ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURES Learn more...
• NOAH'S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL Learn more... | |
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| Lecture | KATHERINE BOO—FINDING HOPE IN THE MUMBAI SLUMS
Wednesday, February 15, 8:00 p.m. *
FREE! Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Katherine Boo discusses her new book, Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, which tells the fascinating story of the residents of Mumbai's Annawadi, a makeshift settlement which abuts the city’s airport luxury hotels. Presented as part of Zócalo at the Skirball. Learn more...
*Presented in association with Women Hold Up Half the Sky. Arrive early and view the exhibition—the gallery will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Program ticketholders gain FREE gallery admission! |  | Detail from book cover of Behind the Beautiful Forevers
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| Exhibitions |  | | Detail from Pearls of Wisdom exhibition |
PEARLS OF WISDOM: END THE VIOLENCE
A Community Engagement Project
Closing February 26
FREE—final month! This intriguing exhibition addresses the critical social issue of domestic violence through a series of highly creative artworks. On view are works of art handcrafted by survivors and concerned community members as they recast their personal memories of pain into unique pearl-like objects. Learn more…
Also on View
• WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY Now extended through May 20! Learn more...
• VISIONS AND VALUES: JEWISH LIFE FROM ANTIQUITY TO AMERICA Learn more...
• NOAH'S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL Learn more...
Gallery Discussions
• WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY: DOCENT-LED ORIENTATIONS Learn more...
• WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY: EXPERT INSIGHTS Learn more...
Gallery Tours
• JOURNEYS OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE Learn more...
Also for Museum Lovers
BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US
On Saturday, February 4, and Sunday, February 5, take advantage of Bank of America Museums on Us, when more than 125 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens, science centers, and more, all across the country—including the Skirball!—grant free admission to all visitors who show a Bank of America credit or debit card. Learn more about this one-weekend-a-month initiative... |
| Class | PARENTING SEMINAR—TEENAGERS: WONDER YEARS OR WORRY YEARS?
Sunday, March 4, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Help your teen children grow into responsible, caring, and secure young adults and discover how to keep your teens' development on track and foster positive behaviors. This dynamic half-day seminar helps parents improve their understanding of the teenage brain and sheds light on the challenges of parenting a teen. Learn more and register now... |
| Shopping |  | | Shkaa’la rainbow beaded bracelet, handmade by Mayan women in Guatemala |
AUDREY'S MUSEUM STORE
Audrey’s Museum Store is proud to continue carrying merchandise by women’s cooperatives and female artisans from around the world in association with the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky . See a selection of these beautiful and unique handicrafts on site or shop online. Learn more... |
| Plan Ahead for March 2012 | Visit www.skirball.org and learn about upcoming programs in March, including a retrospective of the films of Paul Mazursky, featuring a Q&A with the director himself, the new exhibition Jewish Homegrown History, a concert by beloved Persian vocalist Mamak Khadem, and more! |
| Now on SkirBlog | | Catch up on new posts on our recently launched SkirBlog: Stories from the Skirball Cultural Center, including personal takes on the work of writer Shalom Auslander, modern dance artist Nora Chipaumire, and 34 Million Friends founder and recent Skirball visitor Jane Roberts (see videos that show each of these fascinating individuals in action), plus a conversation with Pearls of Wisdom visual artist Kim Abeles. Check it out at blog.skirball.org/. |
| Special Membership Promotion | WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY MEMBER PROMOTION
Through May 20, 2012
Renew at the Family level and receive a $5 voucher good towards Women Hold Up Half the Sky-related merchandise, including handcrafted goods created by female artisans representing women’s cooperatives worldwide. Join or renew at the Family Plus level or higher and receive a $10 voucher. Join now...
*VALID IN AUDREY’S AND THE NOAH’S ARK SATELLITE STORE THROUGH MAY 20, 2012. NOT VALID THROUGH AUDREY’S ONLINE STORE. MINIMUM PURCHASE OF $10 FOR THE $5 VOUCHER AND $20 FOR THE $10 VOUCHER. MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS APPLY. MINIMUM PURCHASE AMOUNT IS PRIOR TO DISCOUNT. ONE VOUCHER PER MEMBERSHIP AND PER PURCHASE ONLY.
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| What Our Friends Are Doing | MAMA: MOTHERHOOD AROUND THE GLOBE
http://mama.imow.org/
The Skirball Cultural Center is proud to partner with the International Museum of Women for the launch of its new online exhibition MAMA: Motherhood Around the Globe. Hear from mothers around the world, and learn how their experiences of motherhood are surprisingly similar to—or shockingly different from—yours. The exhibition features works from artists around the world, essays from thought leaders, fiction from acclaimed women writers, and more. Learn more...
HUGH MASEKELA
Royce Hall, UCLA Campus
Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela returns to Los Angeles with his high-energy band of South African musicians. Masekela has been a defining force in world music and the struggle for human rights. This iconic artist is also known for his integral role in Paul Simon's Graceland tour. Learn more and purchase tickets...
“A musician of phenomenal grace and power.” —The Independent (UK) |
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