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Artist Q&A: Mark “Frosty” McNeill and Alejandro Cohen of dublab

… Photo by Chris Hatcher When visiting Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light , take time to appreciate the music playing in … of sacred Hebrew texts are intertwined with Jewish Ukrainian folk songs; and transcendent tonal compositions flow alongside nature sounds. By pointing to the multilayered references that … very first artist on the offering, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou , who just passed away on March 26. She came from a very wealthy family in Ethiopia and through many different twists and turns …
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Mamak Khadem

Thursday, July 21, 2022

… 2022 Feat. KCRW DJ SiLVA | Sunset Concerts at the Skirball About the Program The Skirball welcomes back Iranian American singer Mamak Khadem to kick off the twenty-fifth Sunset Concerts … Europe to the Mediterranean in search of shared humanity. Khadem will present songs from her latest album Remembrance with a hybrid ensemble under the musical direction of cellist and … the Western string trio with traditional Persian instruments. Plus, go behind the music for an intimate pre-concert presentation from 6:45 to 7:15 pm with Khadem, music curator and …
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Skirball Cultural Center announces the twenty-eighth season of Sunset Concerts, its FREE outdoor concert series

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 David Monnich, LC Media, david.h.monnich@gmail.com , (210) 422-1764 … will be limited. Dancing will be plentiful. https://www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy complimentary admission …
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Bloom Garden: Art and Nature Workshops

Select Sundays throughout the year

… Kids and Families Sunday, March 15, 2026, 12:00–1:00 pm|Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00–3:00 pm|Sunday, May 17, 2026, 12:00–1:00 … 2026, 2:00–3:00 pm Select Sundays throughout the year These workshops connect creativity, care for the earth, and shared cultural experiences, and feature collaborations with artists, educators, and community partners. About the Program Bloom Garden: Art and Nature Workshops invite families to …
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Sunset Concerts: IAN SWEET

Thursday, August 17, 2023

… 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, August 17, 2023 Feat. DJ The Witching Hours Get cathartic with Pitchfork-endorsed, Valley-raised musician IAN SWEET ! This LA indie rocker sings self-probing songs … lyrics that express vulnerability and confusion with emotional honesty. The artist released her latest full-length Show Me How You Disappear (2021) at an acute juncture in her life, charting … DJ The Witching Hours . “Catharsis doesn’t get more satisfying than this.”—Pitchfork | Just for Visitors 13 to 19! Talk music, make art, and have a SWEET treat at The Loft! The Loft is an …
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Common Ground Dinner: A Community Meal for Civil Rights

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

… in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this evening of food and conversation celebrates the enduring power … artist Adam Silverman ; Joumana Silyan-Saba , Director of Civic Participation and Human Rights for the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department for the City of Los Angeles; and music and … young voices around the globe using the power of Spoken Word, technology, and community. His latest EP, The Rest is History , is available on all streaming platforms. For more on Common …
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Short Films by Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg

Sunday, December 8, 2024

… 8, 2024, 7:00–9:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 Featuring an Artists' Tour of Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology Join Emmy-nominated filmmakers and artists Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg … the Sundance Award–winning film The Tribe takes audiences on an electric ride through the complex history of the Jewish people—from Biblical times to present day—through the story of … with brains that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. Based on the latest research on adolescence, and showcasing both teens and doctors and psychologists, The …
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In Memoriam

Ongoing

… Ongoing For centuries, Jews have paid their respects to deceased loved ones by placing simple rocks—sometimes called  visitation stones—at their gravesites. Located along the pathway near the front entrance in the … Since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, many in our community have suffered immense loss. We share in that pain. We draw strength from one another. …
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… and Information Registration Tips and Information Create or locate your Skirball account— We recommend all teachers create an account in advance of our listed registration dates, as programs tend to fill quickly. You can create an account by visiting our school programs portal and submitting your email under “Create an Account” field. … note: Teachers are only eligible to register for one School Program date within the 2025–2026 academic year. What should I do if I forgot my username and/or password? If you already …
2023–24 Recipient of The Friedman Prize

… 2023–2024 Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize (The Friedman Prize) to Alona Bach for her essay, "Electric Yiddishkeit." In her essay, Bach reflects on how electric lighting … adaptation, rather than antagonism or replacement. As the winning entry in this nationwide competition, Bach has received the prize of $5,000 and recognition in the Skirball's Oasis … was changing. Electric streetlamps installed in 1880 along Broadway between 14th St. and 26th St. became the first electric lights to shine along “The Great White Way;” Lady Liberty’s …