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For the Love of Spock
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Post-screening talk now streaming on YouTube… pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Post-screening talk now streaming on YouTube About the Program For the Love of Spock tells the story of Star Trek ’s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him for … lessons he was taught. Plus, check out the exhibition! One-hour, timed-entry tickets to visit Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to choose your preferred time slot! | Watch the official … -
Reflections at the New Year from the Skirball Cultural Center
… To the dearest friends of the Skirball Cultural Center: On behalf of the entire Skirball community, I send wishes for a sweet and healthy new year to all who celebrate. This time of reflection and renewal is … L’Shana Tovah! Jessie Kornberg President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center October 8–November 3, visit the Skirball's community sukkah —installed in Founders Courtyard behind the main lobby—and … -
Sunset Concerts: Antibalas
Thursday, August 24, 2023
… Bilger Family Thursday, August 24, 2023, 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, August 24, 2023 Feat. DJ Linafornia Showstopping Brooklyn Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas closes out Sunset Concerts with a bang! Dance into the night as they layer chanting vocals, complex rhythms, and driving percussion. About the Program More than twenty years have passed … from: Media sponsor: | About Sunset Concerts Our popular summertime music series is back! Get together with friends and family to sing and dance to an eclectic lineup of musicians in the … -
Sunset Concerts: AvevA
Thursday, August 3, 2023
… 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 American soul music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Whitney Houston. As a … culture is holding me back . . . Now as a mature woman, I realize how wrong I was." AvevA's energetic anthems weave Amharic and English, and cover themes of society, freedom, and love. A … -
Meet Skirballer Monica Vielman
… It's the time of year for making delicious meals and sharing those meals with family. This month we sat down with … one is truly special, whether it's weddings, birthdays, celebration of life, summer events, company events, or Hanukkah. There's always something to learn and something that helps you … passions, and contributions to our community. Through these introductions, we invite you to get to know the people who make working here truly something special. … -
Skirball Cultural Center unveils first details of three exhibitions opening October 21, 2023
… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Download … shedding light on personal and institutional efforts, this original exhibition will introduce visitors to the important work of heritage reclamation. The American Library by Yinka Shonibare … -
Ukraine. War. Stories.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
… of Ukraine today. A conversation and Q&A f ollows the staged reading. About the Program Join us for a staged reading about life in wartime Ukraine told through first-hand accounts and … Eastern European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures, Lilya Kaganovsky ; and Yevhen Minko , visiting graduate researcher at UCLA from Kyiv, Ukraine. Accompanying the presentation is a series of photographs taken by Maks Levin, a photojournalist … -
Empowering Students Through History and Art
… through a Jewish lens, students build their confidence and sense of agency as members of the community using the arts and their imaginations. Over the course of 6–8 weeks, students delve … student artwork at the Skirball. “The most memorable part of this project was when we all got together and saw our finished pieces. I think at that moment we all really got to know another … “Seeing something you made at such a prestigious place is really eye opening.” Visit the Visions and Values School Residency Program webpage to view the student artwork and a … -
Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich
May 9–September 1, 2019
… Rudi Gernreich (1922–1985) introduced the “monokini,” the thong, unisex caftans, pantsuits for women, and enough inventive clothing to earn him a worldwide reputation. Yet Gernreich was … Léon Bing fondly remembers him as a "mensch." Rudi Gernreich's support of individuality and comfort: Fashion model Barbara Flood Former fashion model Barbara Flood on Rudi Gernreich's … Opens in L.A. Women’s Wear Daily | May 9, 2019 Fearless fashion designer Rudi Gernreich gets his due KCRW’s “DnA: Design and Architecture” | May 8, 2019 How Rudi Gernreich's Style …