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The Noir Effect
November 23, 2014–March 1, 2015
… November 23, 2014–March 1, 2015 Following up where the exhibition Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950 left off, The Noir Effect traced the influence of noir into more recent times, exploring how the … to impact American popular culture, art, and media. Through a diverse display of original work, the exhibition examined how key noir elements—stark lighting and shadows, moody … -
Where I'm From: A Skirball Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesdays, May 14–June 11, 2024
… 11, 2024 Create original writing and articulate your own mosaic of personal identity. About the Class Our workshop will begin with a visit to Skirball’s The American Library , which explores themes of … of personal identity. Those brand new to creative writing along with experienced writers are welcome. Instructor: Lesley Hyatt teaches writing and mindfulness to students of all ages. She … -
Sunset Concerts: Waahli
Thursday, August 1, 2024
… is omnipresent, he is immersed by the traditional Haitian melodies from artists such as Tabou Combo, Coupé Cloué, and Manno Charlemagne. Performed in English, French, and Haitian Creole, … innovative hip-hop takes us to the four corners of the world. Evening Schedule Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concertgoers should arrive early to eat, drink, shop, and see current exhibitions. While … 7:00–7:50 pm: Join a community drum circle led by Urth Rhythms on Kalsman Terrace (right off of Taper Courtyard). 8:00 pm: The concert begins in Taper Courtyard. | Watch the official … -
The Feminist Fight Forward: Lessons from 50 Years of Ms. Magazine
… RELEASE: October 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 Download the press release The Skirball Cultural Center presents The … led by renowned feminist and civil rights scholars, including: Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin , Dolores Huerta, Katherine Spillar , with invocation by Somali poet and L.A. resident … Ms. Studios Call-to-Action: Dolores Huerta , labor and civil rights activist 12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Breakout Session 1—Enshrining Our Rights in the US … -
The Golden Age of Variety TV
Thursdays, March 5–April 16, 2026
… Classes Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00–3:00 … 16, 2026 Venture back to television’s “Golden Age,” when every night it transported us from our work-a-day world to a realm of unequaled entertainment. About the Class This course will take us … as Milton Berle, Jackie Gleason, Sid Caesar, Lucille Ball, Groucho Marx, Phil Silvers, and the comedy duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. This trip down memory lane will focus on the variety … -
Ticketing Methods and Visitor Policies
… Reservations Reservations are recommended. Get tickets online . Visitor capacity is limited. Plan to arrive on time. The entry … during their visit or thereafter, whether known or unknown, against the Skirball, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and other visitors, on account of illness or … HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE AND RELINQUISH ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AFFORDED BY CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 and do so understanding and acknowledging the significance of this specific … -
Mindfulness in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 20, 2024
… Public Programs Words and Ideas Sunday, October 20, 2024, 11:00 am–12:30 pm Sunday, October 20, 2024 Join mindfulness teacher Mark Landsman as we bring the healing … the etrog, listening to the sounds of the lulav, tastes and smells of food, and the feeling of community. Sukkot is a true celebration of the senses, and mindfulness invites us to awaken to … of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, the Awareness Training Institute and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Mark brings over 25 years of experience in mindfulness meditation and … -
Spotlight—Selections from Kehinde Wiley’s The World Stage: Israel
March 20–September 2, 2018
… March 20–September 2, 2018 The World Stage: Israel featured two works by Kehinde Wiley, who was recently commissioned to paint President Barack Obama's official portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. About the Exhibition The World … -
Creative Writing at the Skirball—Writing America: A Mixed Genre Workshop
Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 pm
… Classes Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00–2:00 pm|Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 12:00–2:00 pm|Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00–2:00 … June 2, 2026, 12:00–2:00 pm Tuesdays, April 14–June 2, 12:00–2:00 pm Add your own story to the complex and evolving story of America. About the Class America's story is complex and evolving, full of as many stories as people to tell them. In this 8-week class, we'll explore works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that seek to give meaning to the American experiment. …