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JANUARY AT THE SKIRBALL
This month at the Skirball, don't miss appearances by preeminent civil rights figures Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., and Dr. Terrence Roberts, in conversation with journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan; acclaimed jazz musician and composer Marcus Shelby in a concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and former Gourmet magazine journalists Ruth Reichl, Laurie Ochoa, and Jonathan Gold. Also experience fun-filled family programs, as well as the exhibitions Road to Freedom, Breach of Peace, Images for Human Rights, and An Idea Called Tomorrow - 2, featuring the major sculptural work Paper Person (pictured above right). For details on these and other offerings, including online ticketing, visit www.skirball.org.
NOTE: The Skirball will be closed on January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
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THE MARCUS SHELBY JAZZ QUARTET FEATURING FAYE CAROL in MLK AND JAZZ
Sunday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.
L.A. premiere! Experience music from MLK and Jazz, an evocative new suite celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which takes inspiration from freedom songs, spirituals, blues, and jazz written during the Civil Rights movement. Presented in association with the exhibition Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968. Learn more and purchase tickets...
$20 General; $15 Skirball Members; $10 Full-Time Students; additional discount available to Supporting-level Members and above
BEYOND THE PALE
Thursday, February 4, 8:00 p.m.
Live it up as Toronto-based ensemble Beyond the Pale brings its high-energy live show to the Skirball, performing klezmer infused with bluegrass, jazz, reggae, and funk sensibilities. Learn more and purchase tickets...
$30 General; $25 Skirball Members; $20 Full-Time Students
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Film
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DARE NOT WALK ALONE
Featuring Q&A with Director Jeremy Dean
Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Join filmmaker Jeremy Dean at this screening and discussion of his eye-opening documentary about the hard-won integration of a St. Augustine, Florida hotel swimming pool. Presented in association with the exhibition Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968. Learn more and purchase tickets...
$6 General; $5 Skirball Members and Full-Time Students
CLASSIC FILMS
Hollywood and American Ideas of Race
This fall, catch FREE matinees of some of Hollywood's most important efforts to mark changing notions of race in America. Presented in association with the exhibition Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968. Learn more...
• Paris Blues - Tuesday, January 5, 1:30 p.m.
• A Patch of Blue - Tuesday, January 12, 1:30 p.m.
FREE; no reservations
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Conversations and Lectures
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A CELEBRATION OF GOURMET MAGAZINE
Tuesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m.
Former Gourmet editors Ruth Reichl and Laurie Ochoa and former Gourmet writer Jonathan Gold look back at the history of the now-defunct magazine, the culture it sparked, and the future of American food writing. Presented as part of Zócalo at the Skirball. Learn more and reserve today…
FREE; advance reservations highly recommended
JOURNEY TO JUSTICE
A Conversation with Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., and Dr. Terrence Roberts
Sunday, January 24, 2:00 p.m.
Listen in as two key figures of the Civil Rights movement—Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., and Dr. Terrence Roberts—reflect upon the pivotal era. Moderated by Erin Aubry Kaplan. Learn more and purchase/reserve tickets…
$15 General; $10 Skirball Members; FREE to Full-Time Students
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| Steve Schapiro, Andrew Young, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis, Selma, Alabama (detail), 1965 |
ROAD TO FREEDOM
Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968
Through March 7, 2010
As Martin Luther King, Jr., Day approaches, make plans to visit this powerful exhibition, featuring more than 160 photographs that dramatically advanced the struggle for equal rights in America. Learn more...
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Tickets available at the door
Also of interest—Delve deeper into the topics of race, culture, and civil rights by exploring related exhibitions, programs, and films at the California African American Museum (www.caamuseum.org) and the California Science Center (www.californiasciencecenter.org).
ROAD TO FREEDOM TOUR WITH VIVIAN ROTHSTEIN
Saturday, January 23, 1:30 p.m.
Take a tour of Road to Freedom with guest commentator Vivian Rothstein, who was a volunteer during the 1965 Mississippi Freedom Summer. Learn more and purchase tickets…
$10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members
Limited space; advance tickets recommended
BREACH OF PEACE
Photographs of Freedom Riders by Eric Etheridge
Through April 11, 2010
See contemporary portraits of the courageous civil rights activists known as Freedom Riders, along with their original mug shots. Take it a step further and "get on the bus"—Inside the gallery, visit the self-serve photo booth, and post your own "mug shot" with a personal response to the question "What cause would YOU ride for?" Learn more...
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Tickets available at the door
AN IDEA CALLED TOMORROW – 2
Through March 7, 2010
Presented in collaboration with the California African American Museum (CAAM), this exhibition of contemporary art invites viewers to imagine what a more just, equitable, and peaceful future might look like. Be sure to see An Idea Called Tomorrow – 1 on view at CAAM. Learn more...
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Tickets available at the door
IMAGES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: STUDENT VOICES
Through March 14, 2010
Twenty provocative posters by students from the Art Center College of Design illustrate the powerful edicts put forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Learn more...
FREE admission
VISIONS AND VALUES
Jewish Life from Antiquity to America
Ongoing
Featuring changing displays of works from the Skirball's permanent collection, this exhibition traces the history, accomplishments, and values of the Jewish people over 4,000 years. Learn more...
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Tickets available at the door
DOCENT-LED GALLERY TOURS
Breach of Peace Tour - Tuesday–Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Visions and Values Tour - Tuesday–Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Road to Freedom Tour - Tuesday–Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Jewish Life in China: Shanghai - Sundays beginning January 3, 12:00 p.m.
All tours are included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
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Family Programs
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TODDLER TIME
Home and Heritage
Thursdays, January 21–February 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate family and cultural traditions at this winter session of Toddler Time. Learn more and register today...
Ages 30–47 months; children must be accompanied by an adult
Per six-week session: $110 General; $95 Skirball Family Members and above
Fee includes admission to Noah's Ark immediately after class
Limited space; advance registration required
WINTER GARDENS
Sunday, January 24, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
In honor of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish “new year of the trees,” sample traditional foods of the holiday and make a miniature vegetable garden. Learn more and register today…
Ages 4 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult
$15 General; $12 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $10 Children 2–12; $10 Skirball Member Adult; $8 Skirball Member Child
Fee includes admission to Noah's Ark immediately before workshop
Limited space; advance registration recommended
WINTER DROP–IN ART STUDIO
Daily through January 10 except Mondays and January 1
Drop in anytime 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
This winter break, stop by and let your creative energies flow at the Skirball's drop-in art studio, featuring a rotating menu of inspiring art projects. Learn more...
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
No reservations
DIG IT!
Archaeology Adventures
Saturdays and Sundays only; drop in anytime 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Weather permitting only.
Dig, sift, sort, and sculpt at the Skirball's simulated archaeological dig and field laboratory and experience the history of the ancient Near East hands-on. Learn more...
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
No reservations
NOAH'S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL
Ongoing
Now boarding all families! There’s always something new to explore aboard Noah's Ark, so experience this ever-popular children’s and family destination, filled to the rafters with whimsically handcrafted animals. Learn more and purchase/reserve advance tickets...
All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult
Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2; FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Advance tickets recommended on weekends, Thursdays, and during winter school break |
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AWAKE AND SING!
L.A. Theatre Works
Wednesday, January 13-Friday, January 15, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday January 16, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 17, 2:00 p.m. (special time!)
L.A. Theatre Works presents the 2006 Tony Award winner for best revival! Starring members of the original New York cast Lauren Ambrose and Mark Ruffalo. Learn more and purchase tickets…
$48 and $40 General; $20 Full-Time Students; discounted tickets available to Skirball Members, subject to availability
Savor dinner before L.A. Theatre Works!—Before the Thursday and Friday performances, come for Zeidler's Café's delicious fixed-price, pre-show dinner buffet. Reservations for the buffet required: (310) 440-4575. Click here to see sample menu.
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AUDREY'S MUSEUM STORE
Home on a chilly winter day? Spend the afternoon stimulating your child's creativity with this Noodle Bug Kit, available for purchase at Audrey's Museum Store. Soft, flexible noodles bend and twist to create critters of all shapes and sizes. Learn more and purchase kit...
For more great games and toys, plus ceremonial objects, jewelry, books, and more, stop by Audrey's or shop online today!
ZEIDLER'S CAFÉ
Sit down for a delicious meal at Zeidler's Café and savor our delicious portobello mushroom sandwich, Chinese-style seared ahi, vegetable gratin, fettuccine primavera, or other innovative menu items. Or purchase convenient grab-and-go lunches from Zeidler's Cart.
And enjoy the popular fixed-price dinner buffet at Zeidler’s on Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 15. Reservations for the buffet required: (310) 440-4575. Click here to see sample buffet menu.
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Support the Skirball
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BECOME A SKIRBALL MEMBER
Join the Skirball today and enjoy the many benefits of membership. Enjoy discounts off tickets to many Skirball programs, enjoy reduced rates for Learning for Life classes, receive free admission to exhibitions year-round, and attend exclusive Members-only events. Learn more and join now...
Special Road to Freedom promotion—In honor of the exhibition Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1956–1968, join as a new Member at any level and receive a commemorative coffee mug, created exclusively for Members and featuring the Skirball and Road to Freedom logos. If you join at the Supporting level and above, you will also receive a copy of the exhibition catalogue, published by the High Museum of Art (2008, 159 pages, 128 illustrations, soft cover). Learn more...
MAKE A DONATION
Every donation to the Skirball helps us continue our ambitious school and community education programs, outstanding exhibitions, and lively public programs. Donate online today...
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In association with the exhibition Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968, the Skirball invites audiences to enjoy the following thematically related programs:
MARTIN LUTHER KING KINGDOM DAY PARADE
Monday, January 18, 10:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Parade begins at Western Ave. and Martin Luther King Blvd.
Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as the Skirball joins our friends from the California African American Museum (CAAM) in the 2010 Kingdom Day Parade, featuring floats, drill teams, dance groups, and marching bands. Also attend the post-parade celebration at CAAM, including birthday cake, speeches, film screenings, and more. Learn more...
Free
LINCOLN AND KING'S UNFINISHED WORK
Sunday, January 17, 3:00 p.m. (Doors open/reception at 2:00 p.m.)
Town Hall Meeting at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012
In commemoration of both Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, explore President Lincoln's significant role in expanding the nation's definitions of freedom and equality of opportunity and Dr. King's important work in that tradition. The Skirball is proud to be a co-convener for this upcoming Town Hall event. Panelists will include actor Richard Dreyfuss, entrepreneur/motivational speaker Stedman Graham, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., and historian Ronald C. White. Learn more and make reservations...
Free; advance reservations required
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General information:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
www.skirball.org · (310) 440-4500
Exit 405 freeway at Skirball Ctr Dr · Free on-site parking · Street parking strictly prohibited
Or take Metro Rapid Bus 761.
Museum and Audrey's Museum Store hours:
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m., Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
Zeidler's Café hours:
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.*, Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.*
*Beverages and desserts served until 4:30 p.m.
The Skirball is closed Mondays and holidays, including January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
Image credits: Toddler Time father and daughter by Peter Turman; Marcus Shelby by Scott Chernis; Kim Abeles, Paper Person (detail), photo by Ken Marchionno; film still from The Yellow Handkerchief courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films; Gourmet magazine picture by Kevin Marzahl; Learning for Life catalogue cover image by John Elder; Steve Schapiro, Andrew Young, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis, Selma, Alabama (detail), 1965, gelatin silver print, High Museum of Art, Atlanta / Purchase with funds from the H.B. and Doris Massey Charitable Trust, 2007.219 © Steve Schapiro; Toddler Time boy by Peter Turman; Road to Freedom mug by John Elder; dancer in courtyard by Peter Turman.
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