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Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak

April 18–September 1, 2024

… The Art of Maurice Sendak celebrates the work of Jewish American artist Maurice Sendak, creator of the acclaimed children’s books Where the Wild Things Are (1963), In the Night Kitchen … Kushner, and Twyla Tharp. The exhibition will also highlight Sendak’s love of Mozart and the way the composer’s life and work influenced not only Sendak’s designs for Mozart’s operas, such … LA Downtown News | April 15, 2024 Ed Ruscha’s ‘Chocolate Room,’ Maurice Sendak and the week’s best L.A. culture Los Angeles Times | April 13, 2024 (Login may be required) | Image Gallery …
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The Postcard

Thursday, October 19, 2023

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:30–9:00 pm Thursday, October 19, 2023 Anne Berest in Conversation with Louise Steinman Hear from Anne Berest about her autobiographical novel, The Postcard , which … book signing follows the program. | In the News The Anonymous Postcard That Inspired a French Best-Seller The New Yorker | May 11, 2023 | In partnership with … Hear from Anne Berest about her autobiographical novel, The Postcard , which details how she reconnected with her Jewishness …
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Black Panther (2018)

Friday, June 13, 2025

… 13, 2025 Wakanda Forever! Experience the cultural phenomenon starring the first Black superhero to appear in a mainstream American comic book. About the Program Immerse yourself in Wakanda, … cemented as a cultural phenomenon, Black Panther is a mesmerizing visual wonder with unforgettable characters and action. Directed by Ryan Coogler (2018, 135 min., Rated PG-13) Arrive … artist Jack Kirby (1917–1994) . And don't miss Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion ; Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing ; Common Ground ; and Visions and …
Sharing Seed-Planting Kits

… Manager of Family Programs (left), celebrates the delivery of one hundred seed planting kits to Exceptional Children’s Foundation with ECF staff George Woods, Director of School Programs … and care, we can build a better world. The kits were shared with a few of our long-standing community partners: Exceptional Children’s Foundation —Providing services for children and adults with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities. LA’s BEST —Providing high-quality after-school enrichment programs for elementary school students. …
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This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement

October 19, 2023–February 25, 2024

… October 19, 2023–February 25, 2024 See more than 150 photos taken by Movement insiders that reveal … the work of nine photographers primarily affiliated with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960s: Bob Adelman, George “Elfie” Ballis, Bob Fitch, Bob Fletcher, Matt … enduring fight for voting rights taking place in Los Angeles and across the country, offering a way forward as our society continues to grapple with anti-Black violence and broad …
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Yosmel Montejo and Vox Sambou

Saturday, May 1, 2021
Now streaming on YouTube

… his first album, Red Suitcase , delights from the Skirball's Ahmanson Hall with his band of accomplished Latin jazz musicians. Then, joining from his home in Montreal, Canada, is Vox Sambou … Sambou incorporates traditional rhythms of Haiti with Afrobeat, jazz, reggae, and hip-hop. Together, Montejo and Sambou take us on a trip through the intoxicating beats of the Caribbean. | …
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Nefesh Mountain

Thursday, August 4, 2022

… refrains, the boundary-pushing bluegrass Americana band Nefesh Mountain shares the beauty of Jewish culture with the world. Their most recent album, Songs for the Sparrows , was inspired by a life-changing trip to Poland and Ukraine, where band leaders Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg ’s families emigrated … from: Media sponsor: | About the Series The twenty-fifth Sunset Concerts season brought together an eclectic lineup of path-makers and bridge-builders from around the world to Los …
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Friday, May 31, 2024

… Friday, May 31, 2024 Immerse yourself in monsters and imagination and rediscover the power of storytelling and the boundless magic of childhood. About the Program Immerse yourself in monsters … of storytelling and the boundless magic of childhood. With its breathtaking visuals and unforgettable characters, The NeverEnding Story is a cinematic journey that transcends time. Directed … 92 min., Rated PG) Arrive early to view the exhibitions! The NeverEnding Story is the perfect complement to the exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak , which …
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The Klezmatics

Thursday, August 1, 2019

… and aesthetically innovative style has led a popular revival of the traditional genre, helping to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture and inspire future generations. Hear tracks … experience the Skirball's stunning courtyard filled with music and stories from near and far. Come together with family and friends to hear an eclectic lineup of acts that pay tribute to cultural …
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Joachim Cooder and Amythyst Kiah

Saturday, February 27, 2021
Now streaming on YouTube

… 2021, 12:00 am Saturday, February 27, 2021 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 5 About the Program From Los Angeles to the hills of East Tennessee, join us for an evening of awe-inspiring American roots music. … and atmospheric performance alongside his legendary father, Ry Cooder . Playing both original compositions and modern arrangements of Uncle Dave Macon’s old-time country tunes, the two light …