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Against the Rules: Jewish Counterculture in America

Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:00–9:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm The 2025–2026 Howard I. Friedman Prize In … painter Robert Russell , whose work excavates the cultural memory of marginalized and displaced communities, including his own—finding in Jewish ritual objects a record of what survives and … annual Friedman Prize invites graduate students from across the US and beyond to submit essays offering perspectives on American Jewish experiences. | Donor Support The Howard I. Friedman …
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Moshe Safdie in Conversation with Frances Anderton

Sunday, December 11, 2022

… the veil of an essential yet mysterious profession to explain how an architect thinks and works—from the spark of imagination through the design process, the model-making, the politics, … materials. Relating memorable stories about what has inspired him, Safdie shares with us the complexities that underpin every project and his vision for the role architecture can and should … pm for viewing of the exhibitions Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories , Together for Good: Caron Tabb and the Quilting Corner , and Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to …
Skirball Teacher Advisory Council (STAC)

… student populations, STAC members share our mission to inspire empathy, collaboration, and community. This vibrant group of educators and leaders meets regularly to co-create and … that benefit students and fellow teachers alike. Please note: Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now closed. Questions? Email education@skirball.org . We want to connect … that the arts are an essential component of education no matter the discipline and that it offers unique opportunities for students to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and …
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Nazarian Applied Arts: Acrylic Painting

Tuesdays, May 5–June 23, 1:00–4:00 pm

… Classes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00–4:00 pm|Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00–4:00 pm|Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00–4:00 … your inner artist. Please note: Nazarian Applied Arts courses were previously held at Milken Community School. They will now take place on the Skirball campus. About the Class Journey into … students are treated to a private docent-led gallery tour before creating their own work either in a plein-air or classroom setting. While all styles and genres are welcomed and …
Directions and Parking

… View larger map Driving Directions The Skirball Cultural Center is located in the Sepulveda Pass just off the 405 Freeway, 2.5 miles south of the 101 Freeway. Traveling north or south on the 405, … address. You may enter at Skirball Center Dr or Herscher Way: Skirball Center Dr* —Enter from the south side of our campus, either from Sepulveda Blvd or straight from the 405 North …
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The Skirball and Writers Bloc Present Nicholas Kristof & Rabbi Sharon Brous

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7:30–10:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Hear journalist and columnist Nicholas Kristof discuss his … can’t turn the page. And who knows how he does it, but he gives us a snapshot of people doing good in unimaginable situations. Kristof has used his position as one of the great reporters to … us a real sense of optimism as we meet the individuals who have shown their heroism and their commitment to standing up to injustice. He’s one of a kind. In conversation with Rabbi Sharon …
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L. Shankar in Concert

Friday, April 22, 2022

… Public Programs Music Friday, April 22, 2022, 8:00 pm Friday, April 22, 2022 About the Program Join legendary South Indian musician L. Shankar for a rare West Coast performance. … dozen solo albums, including a full-length record in 2020, Chepleeri Dream . “[L. Shankar] has worked with the biggest names in rock and pop and shown them what Indian raga music is all … Audience Public Programs Category Music Aditya Prakash Ensemble and Rini Saturday, September 26, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Prev Next …
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Toddler Sing-Along

Wednesdays, 3:15 pm

… Kids and Families Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, … September 16, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:15 pm|Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:15 … in the know Sign up for the Kids and Families E-News and hear from us monthly about our latest offerings. Sign Up for E-News | Related To This Program Permanent Exhibition Noah's Ark Ongoing …
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Sunset Concerts: Tortoise / Kassa Overall

Thursday, July 30, 7:00 pm

… Public Programs Music Sunset Concerts sponsored by the Bilger Family Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:00–10:00 pm Thursday, July 30, 7:00 pm Sponsored by the Bilger Family The … impact on the contemporary music scene. The band, which originally formed in Chicago, comprises Jeff Parker, Dan Bitney, Douglas McCombs, John Herndon, and John McEntire. Releasing … The pacesetters of the then-emerging, so-called “post-rock” sound, Tortoise is widely considered …
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Artist Tour—Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

… in Oklahoma City, OK. Raised in Paris, Texas, Hancock earned his BFA from Texas A&M University, Commerce, and his MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Philadelphia. For … a complex amalgamation of characters and plots possessing universal concepts of light and dark, good and evil, and all the grey in between. Hancock’s work is in the permanent collections of … In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston October 16, 2025–March 1, 2026 Past Audience Public Programs Category Words and Ideas Recipes from the American South: A …