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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals—Part 1

Wednesdays, October 9–November 20, 2024

… October 16, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, November 13, 2024, … 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm Wednesdays, October 9–November 20, 2024 This course will look at highlights from musicals that enraptured moviegoers with spectacle, romance, athleticism, great performances, and, of course, song and dance. About the Class Much like the history of popular music, the golden age of Hollywood musicals also had …
Meet Skirballer Kelsey Kato

… April at the Skirball is one of our favorite times of year—when our campus comes alive for our annual Puppet Festival , an all-day celebration featuring performances from some of Southern California’s premier puppetry artists. It’s only fitting that this month’s … Nature Puppets. I have several colleagues in Freak Nature Puppets, and it was fun to see their work shine through in tandem and in collaboration with the artists from Volta. Q: What's one …
Meet Skirballer Jerry Williams

… Meet Jerry Williams, a Greeter on our Visitor Experience (VEX) team. Jerry has worked here for three years and sat down to discuss some of his interests and tell us a little … came to her eyes. The fact that we can do things that are so poignant and meaningful to our community is really refreshing. I love that we can offer that nostalgia and a profound sense of community here, where someone feels comfortable …
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: High Noon (1952)

Friday, June 23, 2023

… Public Programs Film Outdoor Movies Friday, June 23, 2023, 8:30 pm Friday, June 23, 2023 Written as an allegory for the Blacklist, this nail-biter Western stars Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly as newlyweds struggling with whether to fight or flee from a band of outlaws. Arrive early to catch the exhibition Blacklist: The Hollywood Red … starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly will have you on the edge of your seat as the town marshal comes up against a band of outlaws plotting to kill him. Written as an allegory for the …
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Civil Rights on Film

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center presents Frank Stella: Had Gayda

… March 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Download the press release Skirball Cultural Center presents Frank … in which Jewish traditions and memories can be reinterpreted, experienced, reimagined by people from all backgrounds and generations. Why has ‘Had Gadya,’ a song that exemplifies Jewish … and discover cumulative songs from other traditions, cultures, and languages. Lissitzky, who worked to revive Jewish folk traditions for the 20th century in the years immediately prior to …
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DIY Haggadah: A Dis-orderly Workshop

Sunday, March 15, 2026

… Public Programs Sunday, March 15, 2026, 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday, March 15, 2026 Join artist Ari Salka and writer Rebecca Schultz for an intimate, hands-on workshop exploring the story of Passover through watercolor and creative writing. About the … is an artist working primarily working through painting, drawing, and poetry. Salka holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and MFA in Painting from UCLA. Salka studied at …
Meet Skirballer Julie Gumpert

… stories about her time here. Q: Tell us about your experience at the Skirball. A: Even before working here, the Skirball has been a meaningful part of my life. Originally from the East Coast, I fell in love with Los Angeles during the Sunset Concerts series in the … I now work. Most importantly, the Skirball embodies the values I hold dear—Jewish traditions, a commitment to inclusivity, and a true sense of welcome. It’s a place where I’ve always felt a …
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Holding Onto Humanity: Israelis and Palestinians for Peace

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

… April 1, 2025 Take this opportunity to generate empathy, cultivate understanding, and deliver compassion with Israelis and Palestinians who lost loved ones due to the Israeli-Palestinian … the events of October 7. Hear their deeply personal stories of loss and courageous decision to work together for peace. Co-sponsored by Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation and Fineshriber … Bank. In 2002, her 6-month-old son, Qussay, became ill and Israeli soldiers prevented Layla from taking him to the hospital for more than five hours. Qussay soon died from the lack of …
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Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs

October 17, 2019–March 8, 2020

… early career as a photojournalist is a revelation. In 1945, the future director of such classic works as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A Clockwork Orange (1971) was just a teenager—but one … many unpublished, Kubrick trained the camera on his native city, drawing inspiration from the nightclubs, street scenes, and sporting events that made up his first assignments and … he developed his talent for storytelling and honed his visual style in Look assignments that offer a kaleidoscopic view of city life, from the gritty to the glamorous. In these images of …