Email Author Siran Babayan

2010 Stories by Siran Babayan

• Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928-1981

  published December 2, 2010

  Cover art by California artists from the Automobile Club of Southern California's Westways magazine. Wednesdays-Sundays.... More >>

• Stories in the Afternoon

  published November 25, 2010

  Enjoy storytelling, then create a self-portrait in front of Rembrandt's Portrait of a Boy.. Sun., Nov. 28, 2-3 p.m., 2010 More >>

• Buena Vista: California Artists in Mexico 1928-1970

  published November 25, 2010

  Watercolor paintings by such artists as Millard Sheets, Phil Dike, Rex Brandt, Emil Kosa, Marion Wachtel, Barse Miller and Ken Potter. ... More >>

• Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico

  published November 25, 2010

  Sculpture from Mexico's earliest civilization. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays. Starts: Oct. 2. Continues through Jan. 9, 2010 More >>

• The Lights of Hanukkah Family Tour

  published November 25, 2010

  A guided tour of the Hanukkah lamps displayed in the museum' permanent exhibit, Visions and Values.. Thu., Dec. 2, 1 p.m.;... More >>

• Holiday Screenings

  published November 25, 2010

  Your favorite holiday shows from the past, including Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Happy Holidays: The Best of... More >>

• An Evening with Stewart Copeland

  published November 18, 2010

  Grammy Foundation vice president Scott Goldman interviews the former Police drummer and film composer, who'll also read from his 2009... More >>

• Suzanne Rheinstein

  published November 18, 2010

  The interior designer and owner of the L.A. antiques store Hollyhock signs her book, At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past. ... More >>

• NHRA: Sixty Years of Thunder

  published November 11, 2010

  Explores the history of the National Hot Rod Association via photographs, video, interactive displays and, of course, race cars. ... More >>

• Sunday Afternoons for Kids

  published November 11, 2010

  Writer Sarah Brin leads this writing workshop that includes learning about synaesthesia, or the union of the senses. Sun., Nov. 14,... More >>

• Hammer Conversation

  published November 11, 2010

  between author Bret Easton Ellis and LA Weekly's Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold. Tue., Nov. 16, 7 p.m., 2010 More >>

• Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)

  published November 11, 2010

  The Israeli artist's covers for The New Yorker and book illustrations displayed alongside photographs, embroidery and textiles. ... More >>

• American Tapestry: 25 Stories from the Collection

  published November 11, 2010

  Celebrating the museum's 25th anniversary are these art and artifacts from the permanent collection. Tuesdays-Sundays. Starts: Nov.... More >>

• LET THEM EAT BOOKS

  published November 11, 2010

  TLC's version of cooking-as-entertainment, Cake Boss, has given the Garden State something else to be proud of besides the cast of The... More >>

• Iannis Xenakis: Composer, Architect, Visionary

  published November 4, 2010

  More than 60 works on paper, including musical scores and architectural drawings, by the avant-garde composer. Mondays,... More >>

• Raphael's The Small Cowper Madonna

  published November 4, 2010

  On loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. is the Renaissance artist's painting displayed alongside the museum's own Madonna... More >>

• Tribute Night: An Evening with Don "The Snake" Prudhomme

  published November 4, 2010

  The museum honors the California drag racer with a panel discussion, live auction, cocktails and dinner. Wed., Nov. 10, 2 p.m., 2010 More >>

• And the Winner Is...The Television Networks!

  published November 4, 2010

  CNN co-founder and former CEO Eason Jordan and scholar Toby Miller discuss political campaigning and TV networks. Tue., Nov. 9, 7... More >>

• Cassandra Wilson

  published November 4, 2010

  Museum executive director Robert Santelli interviews the jazz singer about her music and new Blue Note album, Silver Pony, followed by a... More >>

• Electra60 with Jack Holzman

  published November 4, 2010

  The record label founder in conversation with Joe Smith and The Doors' Ray Manzarek. Mon., Nov. 8, 8 p.m., 2010 More >>

• Agustin Lara Tribute

  published November 4, 2010

  Maribel Salazar, Lorenzo Negrete, Marco Antonio La Bastida and Fiesta en las Cuerdas sing the Mexican composer's songs. Sun., Nov.... More >>

• APPARENTLY, SOMEONE STILL GIVES A CRAP ABOUT SHANNEN DOHERTY

  published November 4, 2010

  Former teen drama queen and tabloid target Shannen Doherty could teach Lindsay Lohan a thing or two once the latter is out of rehab, goes back in... More >>

• Chinese American Film Festival

  published October 28, 2010

  Includes a screening of the upcoming movie Confucius, starring Chow Yun-Fat. Thu., Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., 2010 More >>

• Vivan Los Muertos!

  published October 28, 2010

  The museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos with altar displays, live music by Quetzal, dancing, activities and food. Sat., Oct. 30,... More >>

• William Eggleston: Democratic Camera — Photographs and Video, 1961-2008

  published October 28, 2010

  Approximately 200 of the artist's photographs, as well as video. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays. Starts: Oct. 31. Continues... More >>