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Exhibition

Leonard Bernstein at 100

April 26–September 2, 2018

… April 26–September 2, 2018 On the centennial of his birth, the Skirball presented Leonard Bernstein … at 100 —a celebration of the life and work of Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), the great American composer and conductor who dedicated his life to making classical music a vibrant part of … of Bernstein’s life and career ever staged in a museum setting. As a composer, Bernstein embodied the syncretism of the American musical tradition. Blending his Jewish roots with the …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center reveals details of the West Coast debut of Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston as well as the complementary interactive exhibition Together for Good: Caron Tabb and the Quilting Corner

… October 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Skirball Cultural Center, communications@skirball.org , Download the press … President and CEO. “We are motivated to amplify these stories because we see the countless points of connection and resonance people feel when they bear witness to them. Both of these … highlight quilts, a quintessentially American form, to express the most personal and nuanced points of view of their makers, while also telling a broader story of community, healing, and …
Program

L. Shankar in Concert

Friday, April 22, 2022

… into a musical family, Shankar has been performing since he was seven years old, dazzling audiences with his Carnatic vocals and violin playing. Known for fusing Eastern and Western … shown them what Indian raga music is all about.”— Times of India | You Might Also Like Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Aditya Prakash Ensemble and Rini Saturday, September 26, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Prev Next …
Meet Skirballer Sophie Levy

… learned so much from Alona and Sophia. I had a great time chatting with them and other Skirball community members about Jewish languages, the history and politics of Jewish assimilation in America, and lots of other interests we had in common. Q: What's one activity you prioritize outside of the Skirball? How does it interact … knowledge, their tact, their balance of determination and flexibility, and their honest commitment to the Skirball's values every day. Q: What are you looking forward to learning …
Program

Lynsey Addario in Conversation with Sheryl WuDunn

Sunday, March 14, 2021
Now streaming on YouTube

… This Program Exhibition Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope January 21–May 31, 2021 Past Audience Public Programs Category Words and Ideas An Evening with Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Now streaming on YouTube Prev Next …
Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize

… be invited to participate in a future public program at the Skirball. Details for our 2025–26 Request for Submissions will be announced soon. Friedman Prize Recipients 2024-25 | Andrew …
Program

I COULD NOSH: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day

Sunday, October 1, 2023

… Jake Cohen Join beloved food writer and social media star Jake Cohen in conversation with actor-comedian Alex Edelman to learn about Jake's much-anticipated new cookbook, I COULD NOSH: Classic … In the News ‘I Could Nosh’: A New Cookbook From a Modern Mensch The New York Times | September 26, 2023 | Watch Jake Cohen make Noodle Kugel With Caramelized Onions and Brown Butter … Join beloved food writer and social media star Jake Cohen in conversation with actor-comedian Alex Edelman to learn about Jake's much-anticipated new cookbook, I COULD NOSH: Classic …
Program

Extra Ancestral

Sunday, April 14, 2019

… Fire , Ethio Cali , and Capofresh Ensemble , and a special performance by Viver Brasil Dance Company , this program is sure to uplift. Arrive early to view the exhibition! Black Is … Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite April 11–September 1, 2019 Past Audience Public Programs Category Words and Ideas Black Is Beautiful: Then and Now Thursday, April 11, 2019 Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Extra Ancestral Thursday, August 26, 2021 Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Extra Ancestral Wednesday, July 13, 2022 …
Press Release

The Skirball Cultural Center Invites the Public to Experience Common Ground by Adam Silverman

… Download the press release The Skirball Cultural Center Invites the Public to Experience Common Ground by Adam Silverman Display and Utilization of Community-Activated Artwork Extended … together over food and conversation. By extending the exhibition of Common Ground throughout 2026, the Skirball will continue to host meals, providing more members of the public the unique … are subject to change. Details and tickets for each dinner will be available on the Skirball website. About Common Ground With the participation of nearly one hundred people from across the …
Program

Public Tour—Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

… pm|Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 1:00–2:00 pm|Thursday, May 25, 2023, 1:00–2:00 pm|Friday, May 26, 2023, 1:00–2:00 pm|Saturday, May 27, 2023, 1:00–2:00 pm|Sunday, May 28, 2023, 1:00–2:00 … Spotlight For Sue Polep and Sonia Bordo, docenting is a family affair. The sisters have a combined forty-six years of service with the Skirball docent program. “It’s given us a really … 3, 2023 Exhibition Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light May 4–September 3, 2023 Past Audience Public Programs Category Film Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Roman Holiday (1953) …