Sunset Concerts

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Thursdays, July 22 -August 26, 2010
All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE; no reservations necessary, but limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis (ALSO, all Skirball exhibits except Noah’s Ark are open during the concerts)
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Enjoy the 2010 season of the Skirball’s free Sunset Concerts, celebrating musical traditions from around the globe, presented Thursday evenings, July 22–August 26! Kick back and groove or get up and dance to the tunes of an eclectic line-up of leading world musicians.

All Skirball galleries except Noah’s Ark are free and open until 10:00 p.m. during Sunset Concerts. Be sure to catch Monsters and Miracles: A Journey through Jewish Picture Books, Jews on Vinyl, and George Segal’s The Expulsion: With Photographs of the Artist at Work by Donald Lokuta.

Bring the Kids—Music lovers of all ages are invited to the family-friendly lounge. Art projects, toys, and games will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

July 22, 2010 — Parno Graszt
Catch the kick-off concert in the 2010 Sunset Concerts music series, featuring gypsy folk music greats Parno Graszt!

July 29, 2010 — Natacha Atlas
Don’t miss an exuberant performance by world-renowned performer Natacha Atlas.

August 5, 2010 — Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys
See Louisiana’s acclaimed Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys in action, showcasing irresistible, danceable music.

August 12, 2010 — La Excelencia
Discover the new generation of salsa dura with the energetic twelve-piece orchestra, La Excelencia.

August 19, 2010 — Jews on Vinyl Revue
Don’t miss this collaborative evening of song with young local musicians and Jewish musical legends.

August 26 , 2010– Kenge Kenge
Close this 2010 Sunset Concerts season with a performance by celebrated Kenyan band Kenge Kenge.