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School Programs

… and Abner Goldstine School Programs at the Skirball for TK through Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures, transport students to key moments in history, teach students about Jewish life to combat antisemitism, and spark creativity and imagination. All Skirball school programs are aligned with California Common Core State Standards and California Arts Standards. … and Abner Goldstine School Programs at the Skirball for TK through Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures, transport students to key moments in history, teach students …
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Recipes from the American South: A Conversation with Michael W. Twitty

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

… Discover both iconic dishes and lesser-known specialties from the author of this classic cookbook in the making. I n conversation with artist Trenton Doyle Hancock , connecting culinary … 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 … Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston October 16, 2025–March 1, 2026 Past Audience Public Programs Category Public Tours Artist Tour—Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton …
Exhibition

Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A.

October 7, 2016–March 12, 2017

… of Abstract Expressionism, Lichtenstein depicted everyday objects and drew inspiration from comic books, advertisements, and children’s books. By integrating such popular imagery into the realm of … of Abstract Expressionism, Lichtenstein depicted everyday objects and drew inspiration from comic books, advertisements, and children’s books. By integrating such popular imagery into the …
Exhibition

Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds

October 7, 2021–February 20, 2022

… 7, 2021–February 20, 2022 More than fifty years ago, a television show called Star Trek broke ground with its daring vision—an inclusive cast of humans and interplanetary beings cooperating to overcome challenges as they explore the cosmos. With themes of heroism, optimism, equality, and … its daring vision—an inclusive cast of humans and interplanetary beings cooperating to overcome challenges as they explore the cosmos. With themes of heroism, optimism, equality, and …
Exhibition

Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak

April 18–September 1, 2024

… April 18–September 1, 2024 Explore the exclusive West Coast display of the largest and most complete exhibition of Jewish artist Maurice Sendak’s sixty-year career! Comprised of over 150 … 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 (1970), and Outside Over There … anything, and Mozart beyond anything.” This groundbreaking exhibition also adds new depth to audiences’ understanding of Sendak’s life—as a child of Jewish immigrants, a lover of music, …
History

… in that role until June 2020. Dr. Herscher is a scholar, administrator, and rabbi whose abiding commitment to Jewish values—which he embraces as universally ethical in essence and practice—has … the cultural village he envisioned, Dr. Herscher engaged the world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie to design the campus. During his tenure, Dr. Herscher built a strong fiscal infrastructure … Admissions. Over the course of his academic career, Dr. Herscher authored several influential books on the history and sociology of American Jewry, among them On Jews, America, and Immigration …
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Common Ground Dinner: Celebrating Women, Storytelling, and Food

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

… in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, Lisa Kyung Gross , founder of The League of Kitchens, will share how immigrant women’s culinary traditions build bridges across communities, along with KCRW's Good Food host, Evan Kleiman . Together, we’ll gather around the … Parfait (Kesar Shrikhand) by Yamini Joshi (Vg) Items adapted from The League of Kitchens cookbook (except the Chicken Mole Rojo). As a set menu, substitutions are not available. (Vg) …
Skirball Cultural Center Open Call for Puppetry Acts

… celebrates Jewish culture, imagination, and storytelling and will be presented to family audiences, primarily children ages 2–8 and their parents. The festival will feature a wide range … arts serve as a vehicle to explore and forge connections among individuals, cultures, and communities in engaging, inclusive, and memorable ways. We welcome people of all kinds to … that need cueing, specialty lighting, or wing/fly space may not be possible. We are looking for puppetry acts that: Make use of a variety of artistic, visual, and performance styles. …
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What We Carry Workshop

Sunday, February 22, 2026

… you the chance to have your stories and object replicas incorporated into Jenny Yurshansky 's upcoming exhibition, What We Carry , opening October 2026 at the Skirball. About the Workshop Jenny Yurshansky ’s upcoming Skirball exhibition, What We Carry , explores the impacts of immigration and … been lost, and finding points of connection in each other’s stories. The exhibition invites audience participation in creating a collection of immigration narratives—chronicling events, …
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