Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Related Programs
MUSIC
Sayon Bamba
Friday, May 4, 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early and view the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky)
U.S. premiere! Singer, songwriter, and dancer Sayon Bamba—former lead singer of renowned Guinean band Les Amazones de Guinée—brings her singular voice and exuberant Afrobeat music to the Skirball.
Admission:
$25 General; $15 Members and Full-Time Students
READINGS AND TALKS
Craig Thompson—Habibi
Thursday, May 10, 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early and view the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky)
Award-winning graphic novelist Craig Thompson comes to the Skirball to discuss his latest and highly praised graphic novel Habibi in a slide-illustrated talk.
Admission:
FREE; advance reservations recommended
READINGS AND TALKS
Sheryl WuDunn in Conversation with Lisa Napoli
Tuesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early and view the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky)
Business executive and Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter Sheryl WuDunn discusses the empowerment of women as a crucial means of development around the world.
Admission:
$12 General; $5 Members and Full-Time Students
GALLERY TALKS AND TOURS
Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Docent-Led Orientations
Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 and 2:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.
Guided by a trained docent, learn the key themes of the exhibition, create and contribute to site-specific artwork, and learn about important in-gallery opportunities to take action on behalf of women and girls. Please meet the docent in the gallery.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission; no reservations
GALLERY TALKS AND TOURS
Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Expert Insights
Select Saturdays and every Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Join representatives from humanitarian organizations as they provide first-hand accounts of the work they do to help improve conditions for women locally and worldwide.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission; no reservations
FOR MEMBERS
Women Hold Up Half the Sky Member Promotion
Through June 30, 2012
Join as a first-time Member 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.
PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
Women Hold Up Half the Sky
Groups of 10 or more are invited to book a private, docent-led tour.
Visit this groundbreaking new exhibition and engage with a docent on its important themes. Also take part in interactive gallery experiences, including an in-gallery, real-time opportunity to take action on behalf of women and girls.
Admission:
The per-person fees for a private guided tour are as follows:; $7 General, Seniors, and Full-Time Students; $4 Children 2–12; FREE to Children under 2
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