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Waves of Calamity: Race, Water, and Power in the Evolution of Slavery’s Memory
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Upcoming Events
From The Ford: Boleros de Noche
In 2019, Boleros de Noche’s annual celebration of boleros brought together the internationally-renowned Los Panchos – who formed in New York City in 1944 and have since become the quintessential Latin trio romantico with the young Trio Ellas, who meld traditional mariachi roots music with the sounds of everyday L.A.
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
The Huntington is beginning a phased reopening. The Galleries remain closed. Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including Members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
Farhang Connect: Attar, The Unending Thirst
Join us for a live talk about the artistic collaboration invoking the timeless wisdom of Attar’s The Conference of the Birds through poetry, music, and dance. The event features poet and playwright Sholeh Wolpe, performer, composer and conductor Fahad Siadat, and artistic director Andre Megerdichian.
“Going to the Club,” Part two of the virtual 40th Annual Black Doll Show
Part two of the virtual 40th Annual Black Doll Show, “Going to the Club” starts Saturday, January 9 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. While the dolls can have a have a night out, we will have a night in, with a Zoom dance party, and visits with special guests, all to celebrate William Grant Still Arts Center’s‘s signature exhibition. DJ Novena Carmel @novenacarmel and Host Quami Dushon will give us the inspirational vibes. In between dancing we will present a page from our,…
All Dolled Up: A 40 Year Celebration of the William Grant Still Arts Center’s Annual Black Doll Show
All Dolled Up: A 40 Year Celebration of the William Grant Still Arts Center’s Annual Black Doll Show, is one of the longest-running displays of Black Dolls in Los Angeles. The show will roll out with three themes and premieres on December 12, 2020, and will run through February 21, 2021. This community tradition honors the diversity and uniqueness of the Black community through an exhibition of historical, artistic, and commercial Black dolls. The retrospective reflects forty years of Black…