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A Giant Retrospective of American Artist Lari Pittman Arrives at the Hammer Museum
Explore Lari Pittman's retrospective at UCLA Hammer Museum, featuring 80 paintings and 50 works on paper. Free admission until January 5.
A Free Concert by a Daring Opera Company at an Inventive Museum
Season 2 of Music at the Wende, a free concert series, begins on October 4th with Long Beach Opera's Hollywood Elegies. RSVPs open four weeks prior via wendemuseum.org.
How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”
Explore the Autry Museum's exhibitions, "Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.
From the Screen to the Gallery: Where to See Some of TV’s Most Amazing Costumes
Explore TV's iconic costumes at FIDM Museum & Galleries, LA, featuring outfits from Game of Thrones to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Admission is free!
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
