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Son Little: Live at the Skirball

Thursday, November 2, 2023

… to promote his latest album, with stops at a dozen states. More info is available at sonlittle.com . | About the Album Like Neptune establishes Son Little as the polyglot translator and … of confronting himself and pushing his sound to completion. The result is a timeless body of work reflective of his deep internal desire to inhabit the most radiant version of himself and … become a positive force in the lives of people around him. | Stream Now Son Little - "what's good" (Live at Paradiso) | Exhibition This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil …
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Sunset Concerts: AvevA

Thursday, August 3, 2023

… songs sung in English and Amharic. About the Program Aveva Dese , or simply AvevA to her fans from around the world, combines her family's Jewish Ethiopian roots, a cultural embrace of Israel, and a love for the … the Skirball’s hillside courtyard, enjoy a set by DJ Lonely Creeper , and at 6:45 pm and 7:30 pm, meet Skirball curator Cate Thurston in the main lobby for tours of the Skirball's …
Meet Skirballer Cindy Robles

… Cindy sat down with us to discuss some of her interests and share a little more about her work as a member of Security at the Skirball Cultural Center. Q: Tell us about an exhibition … American Dream . I enjoyed reading messages that guests would write down about their dreams of coming to America. My parents were immigrants, and one day they decided to leave El Salvador to … I was born and raised in America, and thanks to my parents, I am able to give my kids a good education. Q: Describe a Skirball event you recently attended, and what made it special …
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Hollywood Screenwriters: From the Blacklist to Today's WGA Strike

Sunday, June 4, 2023

… 2:00 pm Sunday, June 4, 2023 Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz and Co-Presented with PEN America Hear from film critic Ben Mankiewicz , screenwriter Liz Hsiao Lan Alper , journalist Gary Baum , film executive Franklin Leonard , and documentarian Eddie Muller about the critical connections between the studios’ response to labor struggles and union demands … and co-founder of #PayUpHollywood, a grassroots movement that advocates for fair pay, safe workplaces, and better treatment for support staffers and assistants in the entertainment …
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Mamak Khadem

Thursday, July 21, 2022

… 2022 Feat. KCRW DJ SiLVA | Sunset Concerts at the Skirball About the Program The Skirball welcomes back Iranian American singer Mamak Khadem to kick off the twenty-fifth Sunset Concerts season! Khadem’s striking blend of classical Persian style … and deepening self-acceptance for queer Iranians. Stop by their table to learn more about their work and to get involved. “A seeker of truth, beauty and peace through music.”— LA Weekly | …
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Late Night! Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos

Friday, May 29, 6:00–10:00 pm

… Public Programs Special Event Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:00–10:00 pm Friday, May 29, 6:00–10:00 pm Get loud, get weird, and get wild in the streets … not appear as originally intended. About the Program With food, drinks, music, and dancing, come celebrate the sound, style, and spirit that rewired the culture in the new exhibition … are otherworldly. Directed by Alex Cox (1984, 92 min., Rated R) | Watch the Trailer Repo Man Official Trailer #1 - Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez Movie (1984) HD | Media Sponsors | …
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Bloom Garden: Art and Nature Workshops

Select Sundays throughout the year

… Kids and Families Sunday, June 7, 2026, 12:00–1:00 pm|Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2:00–3:00 pm|Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00–1:00 … earth, and shared cultural experiences, and feature collaborations with artists, educators, and community partners. About the Program Bloom Garden: Art and Nature Workshops invite families to … Permanent Exhibition Noah's Ark Ongoing Permanent Exhibition Discovery Center Ongoing May 30 Audience Kids and Families Archaeology Programs Archaeology Dig: Saturdays and Sundays until …
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Robert Russell and Lisa Edelstein: A Palace in Time

On view through September 6, 2026

… On view through September 6, 2026 Enter an intimate and moving portrait of Jewish life through new paintings by Robert Russell … that hold up moments and memories of joy and loss–ever-present in Jewish family traditions and community gatherings. Robert Russell’s luminous still lifes portray Jewish ritual … diaspora, belonging, and the small rituals that shape identity. Together, Russell and Edelstein offer a moving portrait of Jewish life—private and communal, sacred and ordinary, past and …
The Art of Dialogue: A Scriptwriting Residency with St. Mary’s Academy

… Setting: Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, January 2023 The residency kicked off with students visiting the Skirball to explore Visions and Values . All programs at the … and other conversations that take place around tables—ranging from a school cafeteria to a completely devised, fantastical world. Over the course of six weeks, the students brainstormed, researched, wrote, and edited their work. ACT II: Preparing the Scripts Setting: St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, CA, January and …
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Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite

April 11–September 1, 2019

… Inspired by the writings of activist and Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, Brathwaite (b. 1938) combined his political vision with the medium of photography to effect social change. Along with … and dancers, in 1956; and Grandassa Models, a modeling group for Black women, in 1962. Working with AJASS and Grandassa Models, Brathwaite organized fashion shows featuring clothing … 2019 Black is Beautiful: celebrating the significance of Kwame Brathwaite The Guardian | March 26, 2019 | Donor Support The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball …