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PRESIDENT’S GREETING On the cover of this issue of At the Skirball, you will see pictured three of the newest denizens of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball: a painted warbler, a cardinal, and a canary, each in fanciful finery.

Like all of the creatures aboard our Ark, the birds are unique creations, assembled from everyday objects, reimagined and repurposed. Each is a glory to behold.

This, in part, is the Skirball’s purpose in welcoming hundreds of thousands of children and families to Noah’s Ark: to remind each of us that every living creature, humans included, has a beauty of its own.

When we think of the Noah’s Ark story, we probably think first of the creatures who lived on land. But the birds required safe passage too, for when the earth was covered with water, they had nowhere to nest. When the rains subsided, they were the first to be sent out to see if there was high ground to disembark.

According to the book of Genesis, a raven was sent forth and did not return, the first signal that there must indeed be a place of safety.

The dove was next. It too could have flown to its own freedom. But it came back to the ark.

It did not forget the passengers it left behind. It had in mind not only its own welfare but that of the community. It returned, with a twig of olive in its beak, to show its fellow creatures that new life had emerged—and with it a new beginning.

This is why we built Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, and why we continue to replenish and reimagine it: because of what it teaches our children—and all of us—about the beauty of diversity, the meaning of community, and the life-giving promise of second chances.

Uri D. Herscher

Founding President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center

OUR MISSION The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 • skirball.org

FREE on-site visitor parking Street parking strictly prohibited ADA accessible parking available

GALLERIES MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 pm | Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Last entry to Noah’s Ark is at 4:00 pm. Last entry to other Museum galleries is at 4:30 pm.

Closed Mondays and holidays

MUSEUM ADMISSION

Special admission fees for Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds*: $20 General | $17 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $15 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Includes general Museum admission All other exhibitions** are included with general Museum admission: $12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 All exhibitions except Star Trek are FREE to all on Thursdays Note: *Advance tickets to Star Trek are highly recommended and available online only. Tickets for April 30–May 31 visits go on sale April 1; visit skirball.org/star-trek for important ticketing guidelines.**Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), including for Members, subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. On April 26, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE

Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4505 • skirball.org/shop Choose from an array of books, jewelry, Judaica, and gifts for every occasion.

Proceeds help to support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming.

ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ

Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am–3:30 pm Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4515 Now open! Come for a delicious meal in Zeidler’s Café. Grab-and-go meals are also available at Zeidler’s Cart, open daily until 4:30 pm. Both the café and cart offer a special kosher-for-Passover menu April 9–16.

TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.

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FESTIVAL

Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL Perfect for the whole family! Celebrate the art of puppetry and the magic of storytelling at the Skirball’s ever-popular annual Puppet Festival. Featuring an engaging lineup of talented puppeteers, this campus-wide festival showcases new and classic tales told through a variety of puppets representing diverse cultural and aesthetic styles.

All ages

This year’s program includes performances and creations by the North Carolina–based puppeteer and designer Jeghetto, LA’s own Bob Baker Marionette Theater, and Sandglass Theater from Vermont, plus live music and art making throughout the day. Design your very own puppet and join storytellers and puppeteers for the can’t-miss festival finale!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis only.

$15 General | $12 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $10 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Includes general Museum admission | Advance tickets recommended MAR/APR 2020

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EXHIBITIONS April 30–September 6, 2020

STAR TREK Exploring New Worlds More than fifty years after the debut of a moderately rated show called Star Trek, its stories continue to echo worldwide. Its famous opening line, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,”captures the spirit of this iconic series: the dare to strive for a better world.

Opening at the end of April, this fully immersive exhibition will showcase Star Trek ’s significant impact on culture, art, and technology through more than 100 rare artifacts, set pieces, and props, plus state-of-the art photo and video interactives.

Special Star Trek admission fees: $20 General | $17 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $15 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 Includes general Museum admission Advance tickets to Star Trek are highly recommended and available online only.

Tickets for April 30–May 31 visits go on sale April 1; visit skirball.org/star-trek for important ticketing tips and guidelines.

Organized by the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle. ™ and © 2020 CBS Studios, Inc. © 2020 Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Lori and Scott Cooper / Pegasus Squire

Rebecca and Kris Lythgoe

Media sponsor:

PROMOTION Not yet a Member? Join today and see this blockbuster show for FREE all season.

Visit skirball.org/join and use code ENTERPRISE to save 10%, or call (310) 440-4526.

Skirball Membership helps to support our school outreach programs, which serve thousands of children annually.

Valid through April 30, 2020 for first-time Members and new gifts of membership only.

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EXHIBITIONS

April 30–September 6, 2020

“I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING” The Jewish Deli

PUBLIC TOURS

Beginning May 19 Tuesday–Sunday: 1:00–2:00 pm Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 1:00–2:00 and 2:30–3:30 pm

Exploring how American Jews imported traditions, adapted culture, and built community through the experience of food, “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli reveals how delicatessens became cornerstones of American Jewish food culture during the past century. Learn how delis evolved from specialty stores catering to immigrant populations into the beloved national institutions they are today. On view will be neon signs, menus, advertisements, fixtures, packaging, and photographs, plus fun photo ops and interactives to spark your own memories of deli. Watch for a special focus on some of your favorite L A establishments!

Included with general Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Maurice Amado Foundation Terri and David Bloomgarden Stephanie and Harold Bronson

Media sponsor:

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The Keston Family in memory of Michael Keston Gloria and Richard Pink Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Service Council

Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles.

PRIVATE TOURS Book now for a private, docent-led tour of “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, available for groups of 10 or more May 26–August 21. For scheduling and pricing, call (310) 440-4534 or visit skirball.org/private-tours.

Friday, May 1, 8:00 pm

DELI STORIES A Celebration of Jewish Delis

Join fellow food lovers for a deli extravaganza, featuring after-hours access to the newly launched exhibition and a storytelling cabaret hosted by the Los Angeles Times Food Editor, Peter Meehan, in which celebrities share their personal memories of Jewish delis. Part nostalgia, part cultural history, this opening-weekend program will be capped off by a selection of mouthwatering samples from the finest delis in the country. Copresented with the LA Food Bowl; details to be announced!

Arrive early to view the exhibition! “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli will be open from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

$35 General | $30 Members, Seniors, and Full-Time Students Includes general Museum admission MAR/APR 2020

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EXHIBITIONS Through March 8, 2020

EL SUENO AMERICANO / THE AMERICAN DREAM Photographs by Tom Kiefer Final days! Featuring photographs of belongings seized from migrants by border officials, this exhibition adds dimension to the ongoing national debate on immigration.

Included with general Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

“The items seem inconsequential, but the story they tell is anything but.”

—Washington Post

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PUBLIC TOURS

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 1:00–2:00 pm Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 1:00–2:00 and 2:30–3:30 pm

Through March 8, 2020

THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS Stanley Kubrick Photographs Final days! Before the exhibition leaves town, come marvel at rarely displayed photographs that reveal the makings of one of cinema’s greatest visual storytellers, Stanley Kubrick.

On view are more than 130 works from the young New Yorker’s early career as a Look magazine staff photographer.

Included with general Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Organized by the Museum of the City of New York in collaboration with the SK Film Archives LLC.

The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Dave and Suzanne Larky Fund

Sauvage Family Foundation

Media sponsors:

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EXHIBITIONS Ongoing

VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America

PUBLIC TOURS Thursday–Sunday: 2:00–3:00 pm

Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica.

Included with general Museum admission | Tickets available at the door

CLASSES Wednesdays, April 29, May 6, 13, and 27, June 3 and 10, 10:30 am–12:00 pm

ART: BEAUTY AND HARMONY AROUND THE WORLD This life-affirming lecture series considers artworks from around the globe that deftly articulate the concepts of beauty and harmony. Explore how paintings, photography, sculpture, installations, and architecture from various countries illuminate that notions of beauty are diverse and that the world’s civilizations are linked through art. Subjects will include the red rocks of Petra, monuments along the Nile, Buddhist tombs, and Jewish mosaics. Instructor: John Paul Thornton 6 sessions

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WORDS AND IDEAS Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 pm

COLUM McCANN IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ULIN Apeirogon: A Novel

Writers Bloc PresentsÂŽ at the Skirball! Apeirogon, the latest novel by National Book Award winner Colum McCann, takes inspiration from the unlikely friendship between two fathers who have lost their daughters to violence: seventh-generation Israeli Rami Elhanan and former Palestinian resistance fighter Bassam Aramin. Bound by grief, the men develop a profound connection built on their shared history and desire for peace.

Listen as McCann discusses this epic work with author and former Los Angeles Times book critic David Ulin, as they are joined on stage by Elhanan and Aramin.

A book signing follows the program. Books will be distributed at will call on the night of the program. Additional books available for purchase.

$38 + tax (includes ticket plus one book) | $20 + tax (includes ticket only) Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 pm

AN EVENING WITH ILYA KAMINSKY AND DUNYA MIKHAIL Two Poets on Exile, War, and Love

Experience the work of two esteemed poets who view writing as a means of rescuing the human spirit from the ruins of war and authoritarianism. Ukrainian-born writer and 2019 National Jewish Book Award winner Ilya Kaminsky reads from his urgent parable Deaf Republic, which questions a society’s collective silence in the face of atrocity.

Dunya Mikhail shares some of the spellbinding works she has penned since fleeing Iraq, which envision a future beyond violence. Afterward, listen as these distinguished poets converse with author and literary curator Louise Steinman.

A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.

$15 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students

Ilya Kaminsky

Dunya Mikhail

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FILM

Paterson

CINEMA TUESDAYS Tuesday, March 3, 1:30 pm

THE HITCH-HIKER

Honor Women’s History Month by watching a noir masterpiece by one of the few female directors working in the Hollywood studio system during the 1950s. In Ida Lupino’s The Hitch-Hiker, two friends pick up a stranded motorist who turns out to be a psychotic escaped convict. ( 1953, 71 min. No MPAA rating.)

Tuesday, March 10, 1:30 pm

NOT WANTED

In Ida Lupino’s directorial debut, a young and naive mother’s life spirals out of control af ter her musician beau ditches her for an out-of-town gig. The New Yorker called the film “a startling blend of compassion and invention.” Codirected with Elmer Clifton.

(1949, 91 min. No MPAA rating.)

Tuesday, April 7, 1:30 pm

PATERSON

April is National Poetry Month, so join us as we celebrate poets on the big screen.

Paterson (Adam Driver) lives an ordinary life as a bus driver and poet in a New Jersey town that is also the setting of William Carlos Williams’s great epic poem Paterson.

Although he leads a mundane existence, Paterson finds beauty in life’s details.

Directed by Jim Jarmusch. (2016, 115 min. Rated R.)

Tuesday, April 14, 1:30 pm

BRIGHT STAR

Academy Award winner Jane Campion directed this romantic film about the three-year love affair between English poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. (2009, 119 min. Rated PG.)

Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations The screenings of Paterson and Bright Star are made possible in part by support from:

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PERFORMANCE Friday, March 6, 8:00 pm

TRUE STORIES Tales from Herstory

In celebration of Women’s History Month, actor, writer, and artistic director Lizzy Ross hosts a night of storytelling by a lineup of powerhouse women, including Academy Award–nominated actress, author, and podcaster Quinn Cummings; retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and writer Terre Fallon-Lindeth; bestselling author and graphic novelist Cecil Castellucci; writer-performer and Wild Wild Christian author Simone McAlonen; and NAACP Theatre Award–nominated actress Angela Bullock. Copresented with Ensemble Studio Theatre Los Angeles as part of their True Story reading series.

$20 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students

Cecil Castellucci

Friday, April 24, 8:00 pm

BABYLON Journeys of Refugees

Simone McAlonen

Angela Bullock

Ages 14 and up

In anticipation of our annual Puppet Festival (see pp. 6–7), watch a high-energy production by renowned theater company Sandglass Theater.

Babylon: Journeys of Refugees uses puppets and moving panoramic scrolls to examine the compelling stories of refugees, their homelands, and the conflicts that exist within American communities to which they f lee. A Q&A follows the program.

$20 General $15 Members and Full-Time Students Babylon: Journeys of Refugees is a National Performance Network (NPN) Artist Engagement project.

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MUSIC Sunday, March 29, 7:00 pm

THE SARAJEVO HAGGADAH: MUSIC OF THE BOOK

Composer-performer Merima Kljuco’s multimedia work for accordion, piano, and video traces the dramatic story of one of Jewish culture’s most treasured illuminated manuscripts. Drawing from various musical traditions, Kljuco follows the Haggadah’s travels from medieval Spain to twentieth-century Bosnia, where it was hidden and then rescued during World War II, to its restoration by Sarajevo’s National Museum in the 1990s. At the Skirball, Kljuco will be joined on stage by pianist Danny Holt, and their performance will be accompanied by Bart Woodstrup’s video art featuring abstract re-compositions of imagery from the book.

Arrive at 6:15 pm for a short talk on Sarajevo’s Jewish community by Joseph Benatov, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania.

$20 General | $15 Members and Full-Time Students

“Powerful music. An incredible story.”

—Cleveland Plain Dealer

Merima Kljuco

Rahim AlHaj

Sunday, April 19, 7:00 pm

RAHIM ALHAJ AND SAHBA MOTALLEBI Iraq Meets Iran in Musical Dialogue

Experience the magical collaboration between two string masters: Iraqi oud maestro, NEA National Heritage Fellow, and two-time Grammy nominee Rahim AlHaj and Iranian tar virtuoso Sahba Motallebi. Imprisoned and tortured by Saddam Hussein’s government for his political activism, AlHaj found refuge in the US in 2000, around the time Motallebi settled in LA after traveling as a member of the Iranian National Orchestra. The two began performing together in 2018, creating music to heal the wounds of war and illuminating the unique yet related musical traditions of their homelands.

$20 General | $15 Members and Full-Time Students

Sahba Motallebi

SAVE THE DATE Don’t miss the final concert of our 2019–2020 concert season, featuring Aditya Prakash Ensemble (May 7).

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FAMILY PROGRAMS

Ongoing

NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL

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Babies on board! A bevy of newly handcrafted baby animals and their doting animal caregivers have arrived in the Noah’s Ark nursery. Bathe, dry, feed, and tend to the little ones handcrafted from everyday objects and repurposed materials.

All ages

Mindful Baby Feed-In—Only in March! Every Tuesday in March, at 1:45 pm, celebrate the Ark’s new arrivals together with your own babies! Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding moms, dads, caregivers, and their infants are invited to a baby-and-me circle featuring a lightly guided mindfulness practice that focuses on all the ways we nourish young ones in our lives.

Participants will receive a free, limited-edition Noah’s Ark burp cloth while supplies last!

Toddler Sing-Along—On Tuesdays, at 1:15 pm, bring along your favorite doll or stuffed animal, and sing, swaddle, and care for them in celebration of the new arrivals.

The Builder and the Dove: A Puzzle Adventure—On Fridays, at 3:40 pm, join the quest to unlock the mysterious connections between us all in this live reimagining of the timeless flood story created by the husband-and-wife team Mister and Mischief.

Sensory Friendly Hours—On Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25, and April 22 and 29, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, March 15, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, enjoy a Noah’s Ark experience specially designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.

More Aboard the Ark—Take part in sing-alongs, storytelling, dance, and a Spanish bilingual music jam on select days throughout the week! Check out skirball.org/family-programs for the full schedule.

All Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), including for Members, subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. Last entry at 4:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum adult/child ratio: 1/4. Programs subject to change or cancellation.

Note: On Sunday, April 26, limited one-hour tickets to Noah’s Ark will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Included with general Museum admission | Timed-entry tickets required

Saturday, March 14, 5:30–9:30 pm

NOAH’S ARK AFTER DARK Pajama Party!

Ages 4 and up

Celebrate spring with your favorite animal friends after hours aboard Noah’s Ark. Wear your PJs (adults, too!) and play with puppets, tell stories, enjoy dinner together, make new friends, and have loads of fun!

Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult and vice versa.

$40 General (Adult or Child) | $30 Members (Adult or Child) Advance registration required MAR/APR 2020

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FAMILY PROGRAMS Spring break schedule: Tuesday, April 7–Sunday, April 12 Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday (except April 26)

FAMILY ART STUDIO

Participate in art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us.

March: Make-Believe Masks—Inspired by the tradition of dressing up in costume for the Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrate the power of make-believe and create a mask that tells your own personal story.

April: Animal Marionettes—Get ready for our annual Puppet Festival (see pp. 6−7) by creating your own unique marionette out of repurposed materials—just like our whimsical Noah’s Ark animals!

Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry at 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with general Museum admission | No reservations Discovery Center: Tuesday–Sunday Archaeology Dig: Saturday–Sunday, plus Thursday, April 9

DISCOVERY CENTER AND ARCHAEOLOGY DIG

Learn about the archaeology of the ancient Near East at the recently refreshed Discovery Center. In this interactive family space, you will discover the origins of many modern-day alphabets, ancient trade routes, and more. Afterward, try out the tools of the profession in the Skirball’s outdoor dig site. On Sundays, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, look for the Hands on History cart in the main lobby, where you can touch some real ancient artifacts.

Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry at 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with general Museum admission | No reservations Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL

Don’t miss the Skirball’s annual Puppet Festival! See pp. 6–7 for details.

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SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Visit skirball.org/shop to browse online!

FEATURED ITEM THE SKIRBALL HAGGADAH

The Skirball Haggadah (pictured at left) focuses on some of the most valuable tenets of Judaism: honor memory, welcome the stranger, seek learning, pursue justice, build community, and show kindness. This beautiful book will bring joy and meaning to your Seder celebration. Available starting March 19.

Member price: $10.80 Non-Member price: $12.00

MEMBERS-ONLY MUSEUM STORE VOUCHER

Join or renew today! Family Members will receive a $10 voucher to use in Audrey’s Museum Store or the Noah’s Ark Store. Family Plus Members (or higher) will receive a $20 voucher. Plus receive 10% off purchases year-round!

Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Not valid online. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value.

No cash back.

ZEIDLER’S CAFÉ AND CART Café hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am–3:30 pm Cart hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm; and before select evening programs Savor a delicious meal at the newly reopened Zeidler’s Café, featuring a splendid redesign by the Skirball’s architect, Moshe Safdie.

Choose from an innovative menu of café favorites and new dishes, including vegan and vegetarian delights.

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Wednesday, April 29, 12:00−5:00 pm

MEMBER PREVIEW DAY—SPRING EXHIBITIONS

Be among the first to view the new exhibitions Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds and “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli (see pp. 8−11). Explore the galleries throughout the day and enjoy interactive talks by curators Laura Mart and Cate Thurston at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.

Limited to two reservations per membership; up to four reservations for Lifecycle and Curator’s Circle Members by phone only and as space permits

FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required for curator talks

FREE TO CURATOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

Curator’s Circle Members are invited to enjoy The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book, on March 29 (see p. 18). Reservations required: (310) 440-4526.

MEMBER STORY “I have been visiting the Skirball for the past twenty years.

I began when I was introduced to the school programs by a fellow teacher. Noah’s Ark has always been a favorite.

Visions and Values is intriguing. The changing exhibitions are always inspiring. My students with special needs have always been accepted and treated with dignity and respect.

My own children love visiting with me. I also attend the Skirball’s teacher education programs and learn many things to enrich my class. I have become a Skirball Member and have gifted memberships to my family. I truly respect and admire the Skirball staff. Keep up the good work.”

—Susie Shiver, Skirball Member

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GET INVOLVED

PLAN AN EVENT

The Skirball is an award-winning place of celebration! For information about hosting your personal or corporate event at the Skirball, visit skirball.org (click on “Plan an Event”) or call (310) 440-4529. Your event at the Skirball helps to support an institution devoted to enriching the community.

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Every donation to the Skirball Cultural Center helps to support our vital school and community education programs, outstanding exhibitions, and lively public programs. The Skirball welcomes donations of cash, securities, and gift annuities. To donate online or for more information about supporting the Skirball, visit skirball.org or call (310) 440-4579.

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Volunteer at the Skirball! Create connections, serve your community, and support an institution that provides educational programs for Los Angeles and beyond. Teen volunteers are welcome! For more information about volunteering, call (310) 440-4640.

Credits: COVER: Noah’s Ark baby birds by Elon Schoenholz 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Zeidler’s Café by Mercie Ghimire; Noah’s Ark After Dark by Timothy Norris; Rahim AlHaj by Douglas Kent Hall; Sahba Motallebi courtesy of the artist; 4–5 El Sueño Americano gallery by Timothy Norris; Babylon performers (L–R): Kei Ching, Terrel Jones, Kalob Martinez.

Photo by Kique Bosch; Puppet Festival by Ben Gibbs 6–7 Puppet Festival by Ben Gibbs 10–11 Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles.

Photo by David George / Alamy Stock Photo; pastrami sandwich at Langer’s Delicatessen, Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center. 12–13 El Sueño Americano gallery by Robert Wedemeyer; Through a Different Lens gallery by Timothy Norris 14–15 Mosaic floor replica, Hammat Tiberias, The Israel Museum, Center for Restoration; Colum McCann by Elizabeth Eagler; Ilya Kaminsky by Cybele Knowles, 2013, courtesy of The University of Arizona Poetry Center; Dunya Mikhail by Nina Subin, 2018 16–17 Paterson film still courtesy of Amazon Studios / Bleecker Street / Photofest © Amazon Studios / Bleecker Street; Cecil Castelluci by Eric Charles; Simone McAlonen by Thom Shelton; Angela Bullock courtesy of the artist; Babylon performers (L–R): Kei Ching, Shoshana Bass, Kalob Martinez, Terrell Jones, Divyamann Sahoo. Photo by Kiqe Bosch. 18–19 Merima Kljuco by Kemal Softic; Rahim AlHaj © Michael G. Stewart; Sahba Motallebi by Jack Vartoogian / Front Row Photos 20–21 Noah’s Ark baby seal and canary by Elon Schoenholz; Noah’s Ark baby opossum, hedgehog, and bears by Robert Wedemeyer 22–23 Archaeology Dig by Mercie Ghimire; Zeidler’s Café by Rhoda Nazanin 24–25 Star Trek gallery courtesy of Museum of Pop Culture; Member Story photo courtesy of Susie Shiver 26–27 Bat Mitzvah in courtyard by Susan Bordelon Photography BACK COVER: Ilya Kaminsky by Cybele Knowles, 2013, courtesy of The University of Arizona Poetry Center; Dunya Mikhail by Nina Subin, © 2020 Skirball Cultural Center

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TICKETING METHODS SPECIAL FOR STAR TREK: EXPLORING NEW WORLDS—Advance tickets to this special exhibition are highly recommended and available online only. No phone sales. A limited number of stand-by tickets will be available on site. Tickets for April 30–May 31 visits go on sale April 1. Tickets for June visits will go on sale May 1. Visit skirball.org/star-trek for additional important ticketing tips and guidelines.

OTHER EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS—Tickets to all other exhibitions except Noah’s Ark at the Skirball are available at the door on the day of visit only. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and most public programs, as well as registration for classes, are available by the following methods: ON SITE—Purchase advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and other programs and register for classes in person at the Skirball admissions desk: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–4:30 pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm. No service charges apply. For evening programs, tickets are available at will call one hour before the program’s start time, subject to availability.

ONLINE—Order tickets or register for classes online at skirball.org. No service charges apply.

PHONE—Charge by phone by calling (877) SCC-4TIX or (310) 440-4500 (press 2) Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Service charges may apply.

MEMBERS-ONLY TIP—When you are ready to place tickets into your cart for an online purchase or reservation, click on the sign-in link at the top of the page and enter the email address and password associated with your membership account. If you do not recall your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link to create a new one. If you are a new Member without an online account, create one now by clicking the “Create an Account” link and following the prompts.

To confirm which email address is associated with your membership or if you recently joined on site, contact membership@skirball.org and a Skirball representative will get back to you.

In order to apply Member discounts, don’t forget to sign in before placing your order!

POLICIES Except for adult education classes (see next paragraph): All sales are f inal • No refunds or exchanges Adult education class fees must be paid prior to the f irst session, and are fully refundable if you cancel your registration at least twenty-four hours prior to the f irst session. Adult education classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Call (310) 440-4651 for updates. Member discounted rates for adult education classes are limited to two Members per membership.

No late seating for performances, readings, lectures, or f ilm screenings. Please arrive in time to claim your tickets and take your seats before the program begins. After the published start time, unclaimed seats may be sold.

All Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries.

The minimum adult/child ratio for Noah’s Ark ticketholders is 1/4. Adults are 18 and up. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets.

There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Toddler tickets will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets.

Tickets to Noah’s Ark on FREE Thursdays are f irst-come, f irst-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, including for Members, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.

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