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Sunset Concerts: Vagabon

Thursday, August 8, 2024

… singer, songwriter, and indie-rock artist Vagabon takes audiences down the road to joy with atmospheric guitar melodies, introspective lyrics, and her distinctive vocal style. … an airbrush tattoo station by We Adorn You. 7:00 pm: Gather in the main lobby for a special welcome to the exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak with Skirball Museum … from: Media sponsors: | 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 …
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… Photo by Lindsey Best August 7: JOJO ABOT/Say She She Evening Schedule: 6:00 pm: Doors, galleries, … live percussion, and electronic sounds/dubbed sequences. Active for over a decade, and going way beyond the concept of cumbia as fashion, Frente Cumbiero are the true followers of the … and The Greek Theatre. With an unwavering passion for elevating the arts and creating unforgettable experiences, Matthew's influence extends to the festival circuit, where he has excelled …
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Dustbowl Revival and Mames Babegenush

Saturday, October 24, 2020
Now streaming on YouTube

… Public Programs Music Skirball Stages Saturday, October 24, 2020, 12:00–1:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 3 About the Program LA darlings Dustbowl Revival joins forces with special guest Lashon … before setting up for a lively outdoor performance fillmed specially for Skirball Stages. Get ready to dance along to the popular klezmer band’s boundary-pushing mix of traditional …
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Las Cafeteras and Xenia França

Saturday, November 21, 2020
Now streaming on YouTube

… streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 4 About the Program Telling modern-day stories of Chicanx life in Southern California, LA favorites Las Cafeteras take the stage at the Skirball to kick off the final Skirball Stages presentation of 2020. Get down to their uplifting blend of Afro-Mexican beats, hip-hop, and rancheras . Then, greeting … and creative verve, França will have you grooving to a set filmed exclusively for the Skirball community. Also go behind the scenes with the artists for a look at their musical processes, …
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Sunset Concerts: Waahli

Thursday, August 1, 2024

… by the Bilger Family Thursday, August 1, 2024, 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, August 1, 2024 Journey to the four corners of the world with the ancestral Haitian rhythms, sharp words, and innovative … is omnipresent, he is immersed by the traditional Haitian melodies from artists such as Tabou Combo, Coupé Cloué, and Manno Charlemagne. Performed in English, French, and Haitian Creole, … to America , engage with our Hands on History touch cart! Visitors of all ages are invited to get a real feel for actual ancient artifacts. 7:00–7:50 pm: Join a community drum circle led by …
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Mames Babegenush

Thursday, April 13, 2023

… Public Programs Music Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7:30 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023 Let loose to the danceable exuberance of this premier klezmer jazz ensemble, winner of both the Jury and … the sonic crossroads of the award-winning klezmer ensemble Mames Babegenush . On tour all the way from Copenhagen, this Danish six-piece marries their strong Scandinavian roots and jazz … premier klezmer-jazz ensembles. Their long list of awards includes the Danish Music Award for Best World Album of The Year and three prizes awarded by the prestigious International Jewish …
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Sunset Concerts: Bab L' Bluz

Thursday, July 25, 2024

… Bilger Family Thursday, July 25, 2024, 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, July 25, 2024 Be hypnotized into a mystical and liberating headbanging frenzy by Bab L' Bluz ! Armed with their electric … an attitude of the revolution the Moroccan youth movement "Nayda," a new wave of artists and committed musicians who are inspired by the local heritage, singing texts of freedom in the … to America , engage with our Hands on History touch cart! Visitors of all ages are invited to get a real feel for actual ancient artifacts. 6:30–10:00 pm: Relax in our curated oasis …
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The Official Unofficial Voting Station: Voting for All Who Legally Can’t

October 1–November 30, 2020

… October 1–November 30, 2020 Thanks to all who explored the exhibition and made their voice heard … Han Sifuentes. A wide-open extension of democracy, the playfully designed voting station welcomes everyone to cast a symbolic ballot—regardless of the legal barriers that prevent … to open up their own dry-cleaning business and they still do this work today. With my mom always bringing sewing home with her, I learned to sew when I was six years old. And it is here, …
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Quetzal

Thursday, August 5, 2021

… season! Formed in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles uprising and active in the East LA Chicano community, this relentlessly innovative ensemble creates music with a social and political point … community gatherings inspired by the fandangos of Mexico’s Veracruz state, Quetzal brings to the Skirball stage an irresistible blend of son jarocho , salsa, and R&B. “A musical vision … transformative organizing. The Alliance for California Traditional Arts promotes and supports ways for cultural traditions to thrive now and into the future. | Pull up a front-row seat to …
Meet Skirballer Julie Gumpert

… the Senior Program Associate. Julie has been with us for a year and a half and sat down with us to discuss some of her interests and tell us stories about her time here. Q: Tell us about your … my family whenever they came to town, exploring exhibitions and enjoying the annual festivals together. Recently, I had the extraordinary privilege of celebrating my son’s bar mitzvah in the … traditions, a commitment to inclusivity, and a true sense of welcome. It’s a place where I’ve always felt a deep sense of belonging, both personally and professionally. Q: What’s a past or …