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The newest, coolest L.A. and O.C. museum shows to see in April

Basic lowriders, a salute to the buffalo troopers and a celebration of the common-or-garden Jewish delicatessen lead our April checklist of exhibitions throughout Southern California.

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‘A Legacy of Loss: There Had been No Roses There’
L.A.-based artist Jenny Yurshansky, the daughter of refugees from Soviet-era Moldova, explores household migration and exile on this exhibition on view via Might 12. American Jewish College, Marjorie and Herman Platt Gallery, 15600 Mulholland Drive, L.A. Open by appointment solely, Mondays-Thursdays and choose Sundays. Free. arts.aju.edu

‘For Race and Nation: Buffalo Troopers in California’
The historical past of the U.S. Military’s all-Black frontier-era regiments is advised via artifacts, audio interviews, pictures, interval uniforms, and so on., on this exhibit on view April 13 via Oct. 30. Additionally on view: “Mario Moore | Enshrined: Presence + Preservation,” portraits celebrating frontline and important staff, members of marginalized teams and others (via Oct. 2). California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, L.A. Closed Mondays. Free. (213) 744-7432. caamuseum.org

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‘Constructing the Necessities: Ferne Jacobs’
A retrospective of fiber artwork by the veteran L.A.-based artist is on view April 2 via June 18. Craft in America Heart, 8415 W. third St., L.A. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. craftinamerica.org

‘Mild & Matter: The Artwork of Matthew Brandt’
A profession survey that includes greater than 100 pictures and multimedia works is on view April 21 via Sept. 4. Additionally on view: “Night Mile: The Work of Julika Lackner,” panorama work of Southern California at evening (via Might 1). Forest Garden Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. Free. forestlawn.com

‘Lonesome Crowded West: Works from MOCA’s Assortment’
This exhibit interrogating the mythos versus the truth of the American West is on view April 24 via Feb. 19. Additionally on: “Pipilotti Rist: Massive Heartedness, Be My Neighbor,” movies, installations and sculptures by the Swiss multimedia artist (via June 6). The Geffen Up to date at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., Little Tokyo, downtown L.A. Open Wednesdays-Mondays. Particular ticketed exhibition prices $10-$18 (advance buy required; every ticket is nice for a free second go to); kids youthful than 12, free. (213) 626-6222. moca.org

‘Persia: Historical Iran and the Classical World’
An exhibition of royal sculpture, luxurious objects, spiritual pictures, and so on., on mortgage from museums within the U.S., Europe and the Center East, is on view April 6 via Aug. 8. Additionally on view: “Assyria: Palace Artwork of Historical Iraq,” aid sculptures, on mortgage from the British Museum (via Sept. 5). The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Freeway, Pacific Palisades. Closed Tuesdays. Free; advance reservations required. (310) 440-7300. getty.edu

‘Maize: Previous, Current & Future’
The central position that this hardy cereal grain, additionally referred to as corn, has performed in Mexico’s meals tradition from historic occasions to the current is explored on this exhibit on show via April 30. Additionally on view: the semi-permanent exhibit “Cazuelas y un recetario: Household Heirlooms” (ongoing). LA Plaza Cocina , 555 N. Spring St., downtown L.A. Open Monday-Friday. Free. laplazacocina.org

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‘Work and Soul: Two A long time of Observe’
Not often proven works in metal, stone and bronze by Laguna Seashore-based sculptor Gerard Basil Stripling are on view April 9 via June 12. Additionally on view: “Our Good friend Wayne Thiebaud,” a celebration of the beloved California painter who died in December (via Aug. 8). Laguna Artwork Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Seashore. Closed Wednesdays. $9, $12; kids 12 and youthful are free. (949) 494-8971. lagunaartmuseum.org

‘Lee Alexander McQueen: Thoughts, Mythos, Muse’
This exploration of the iconoclastic British clothier’s creative course of and influences is on view April 24 via Oct. 9. Additionally on view: “Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads,” a brand new out of doors exhibit that includes fantastical sculptures by the famend Chinese language artist and activist (ongoing); “Black American Portraits,” a centuries-spanning collection of work, drawings and pictures of African People drawn from LACMA’s collections (via April 17); “Mixpantli: Area, Time, and the Indigenous Origins of Mexico” (via Might 1) ; “Barbara Kruger: Pondering of You. I Imply Me. I Imply You.” works by the multimedia artist, identified for her visually putting collages that mix black-and-white pictures with boldface sort, are featured in a decades-spanning, campus-wide retrospective (via July 17); Los Angeles County Museum of Artwork, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed Wednesdays. $10-$25; ages 2 and youthful are free; reductions accessible to L.A. County residents. (323) 857-6010. lacma.org

‘Previous and New Goals: Current Acquisitions in a Assortment’
Newly added items by Camille Henrot, Ian Cheng and others are exhibited with works from the museum’s assortment; although Sept. 11. Additionally on view: “Constructing Artwork,” a brand new sequence of outside artworks created for MoCA’s facade, launches with the Derek Fordjour set up “Sonic Growth” (ongoing). Museum of Up to date Artwork (MoCA), 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. Open Thursdays-Sundays. Free; particular exhibitions, $10, $18. (213) 626-6222. moca.org

‘Crack Rodriguez: Dream Workforce’
An exhibit spotlighting the younger Salvadoran artist and activist’s spontaneous efficiency items in public areas is on view via July 24. Museum of Latin American Artwork, 628 Alamitos Ave., Lengthy Seashore. Open Tuesdays-Fridays. $7, $10; youthful than 12, free; advance buy steered. molaa.org

‘Arte Para la Gente’
A profession retrospective of works by influential Chicana artist Margaret Garcia are on view via Might 31. Additionally on view: “America’s Revolution: George Stuart Historic Figures,” small sculptures of the Founding Fathers and others (via April 30); “Crossing Borders,” works by artists who immigrated to, or whose mother and father immigrated to, the U.S. (via Might 31). Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Predominant St., Ventura. Open Thursday-Sunday. Free. venturamuseum.org

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‘Genetically United’
Works by artists who’re associated by blood are displayed on this group present on view April 2 via 30. Orange County Heart for Up to date Artwork, 117 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana. Open Fridays-Sundays; by appointment, Mondays-Thursdays. Free. (714) 667-1517. occca.org

‘Icons of Darkness’
This pop-up exhibition options props and costumes from traditional sci-fi, fantasy, superhero and horror movies, together with the “Alien,” “Terminator,” “Batman” and “Harry Potter” franchises; via Might 1. Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Open each day. $15-$30. iconsofdarkness.com

‘Lowriders and Customs Vault Show’
Classic examples of L.A.’s classic-car tradition are actually on show within the Legends Gallery. Additionally on view: “Automobiles of Movie and Tv,” automobiles from “Ghostbusters,” “Batman,” “Again to the Future,” and so on. (ongoing). Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. Particular exhibition price: $40-$65 (contains admission to the remainder of the museum); common admission: $11-$16; kids youthful than 4 are free; advance buy required. (323) 930-2277. petersen.org

‘Studio 2022’
Multidisciplinary works-in-progress by six native artists and collectives rotate out and in of the gallery house on a weekly foundation via Might 8. The Gallery at REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown L.A. Closed Mondays. Free. redcat.org

‘I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli’
The common-or-garden origins of the Jewish delicatessen in America are traced by way of pictures, menus, neon signage, and so on., on this exhibit on view April 14 via Sept. 5. Skirball Cultural Heart, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Closed Mondays. $7-$12; particular exhibition pricing: $13-$18; admission is free for everybody on Thursdays and for youngsters youthful than 2 each day; advance timed-entry tickets required. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org

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‘Sonic Terrains in Latinx Artwork’
Works by Latinx sound artists previous and current are offered on this exhibition on view April 30 via July 30. Vincent Worth Artwork Museum (VPAM), East Los Angeles Faculty, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays. Free. (323) 265-8841. vincentpriceartmuseum.org

‘The Medium Is the Message: Flags and Banners’
Authorities-issued flags and political banners from previously communist nations are displayed with modern works on this exhibit on view April 10 via Oct. 23. Additionally on view: “Martin Roemers: Relics of the Chilly Conflict,” pictures of deserted army bases, crumbling monuments, and so on., taken by the Dutch photographer (April 10 via Oct. 23); “Lightguardhouse,” set up by Farrah Karapetian (April 10 via Oct. 23). Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver Metropolis. Open Friday-Sunday. Free; reservations really helpful for teams of six or extra. (310) 216-1600. wendemuseum.org

‘Extraction: Earth, Ashes, Mud’
Works by Kim Abeles, Matthew Brandt and others are on view April 2 via Might 14. Additionally on view: the group exhibits “Nearer Now: Intimacy in a Rehabilitating Society” and “Darkroom: The Upshot of Trans-Efficient Solidarity” (April 2 via Might 14). Torrance Artwork Museum (TAM), 3320 Civic Heart Drive, Torrance. Closed Sunday-Monday. Free. torranceartmuseum.com

Bubblefest 2022
This family-friendly particular occasion contains science demonstrations, a laser present, interactive reveals, paddle boats and an inflatable impediment course, working via April 17. Discovery Dice Orange County, 2500 N. Predominant St., Santa Ana. Open each day. Particular occasion pricing, $23.95-$32.90; common museum admission: $14.95-$19.95. discoverycube.org

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Academy Museum of Movement Footage
The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences’ newly opened shrine to all issues cinema options reveals exploring the artwork and craft of filmmaking, historic memorabilia together with props and costumes, plus film screenings, movie sequence and artist talks. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open each day. $15-$25; ages 17 and youthful are free. Reservations required. (323) 930-3000. academymuseum.org

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‘Related Areas: Cheryl Ann Thomas + Michael F. Rohde’
Ceramic sculptures by California artist Thomas and woven tapestries by her longtime pal Rohde are on show via Aug. 21. Additionally on view: “Ashwini Bhat: Imprinted, Assembling California,” sculptures, pictures and a video work by the San Francisco artist (via Might 1). American Museum of Ceramic Artwork, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Open Fridays-Sundays. $7-$21; 12 and youthful, free; pay what you may, the primary Friday of every month; advance timed-entry tickets required. (909) 865-3146. amoca.org

‘how we’re in time and house: Nancy Buchanan, Marcia Hafif and Barbara T. Smith’
Works by the three veteran artists and longtime pals (via June 12). Armory Heart for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Open by appointment, Friday-Sunday solely. Free. armoryarts.org

‘The Silent West’
Film posters from the silent movie period are on view on this ongoing exhibit. Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Means, Griffith Park, L.A. Closed Mondays. $6-$14; kids youthful than 3 are free; reservations accessible on-line; walk-ups allowed. (323) 667-2000. theautry.org

‘Ann Phong: Re-Evaluating Regular’
The California artist’s large-scale work exploring the pandemic, social strife and environmental degradation are on show via Might 21. Begovich Gallery, Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State Faculty Blvd. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays; Fridays by appointment. Free. fullerton.edu

‘Parisian Ecologies: The Metropolis Remodeled in Nineteenth-Century Prints and Drawings’
Classic pictures of Paris, on view via June 25. Benton Museum of Artwork, Pomona Faculty, 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont; open Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free; reservations required. pomona.edu

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‘Everest: Ascent to Glory’
The tales of the explorers and guides who first tried to scale the world’s tallest mountain are advised in pictures, movie and artifacts on this exhibit on view via Aug. 28. Additionally on view: “All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives,” jewellery and equipment utilized in Disney and twentieth Century Studios movie are featured on this special-ticketed exhibition (via June 19). Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Predominant St., Santa Ana. Closed Mondays. “All That Glitters”: $10-$25 (contains museum admission); basic admission: $10-$15; kids youthful than 12 are free; advance buy really helpful. (714) 567-3600. bowers.org

‘Infinity Mirrored Room — The Souls of Tens of millions of Mild Years Away’
This in style immersive atmosphere created by artist Yayoi Kusama has now reopened (separate reservation required). Additionally on view: “Since Unveiling: Chosen Acquisitions of a Decade,” works by John Baldessari, Julie Mehretu and others added to the Broad assortment during the last 10 years (via April 3). The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Free; advance timed-entry tickets required; no on-site standby line. (213) 232-6200. thebroad.org

‘Panorama Via the Eyes of Abstraction’
The idea of the standard panorama portray is reimagined in multimedia works by noteworthy artists together with Kim Abeles, Laddie John Dill and Claudia Parducci; via July 31. California Museum of Artwork Thousand Oaks on the Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive. Open Thursday-Sunday. Free. (805) 405-5240. cmato.org

‘Angkor: The Misplaced Empire of Cambodia’
Day by day life within the capital of the traditional Khmer empire is illuminated via artifacts and a companion IMAX documentary on this particular ticketed exhibition on view Sept. 5. California Science Heart, 700 Exposition Park Drive, L.A. Open each day. Everlasting reveals are free; particular exhibitions, together with IMAX movies, fluctuate in worth. Reservations required. (323) 724-3623. californiasciencecenter.org

‘Tupac Shakur. Wake Me After I’m Free’
The influential rapper who died in 1996 is remembered on this exhibition that includes sound installations, poetry, private results and extra; via Might 1. The Canvas @ L.A. Reside, Georgia Road and Olympic Boulevard, downtown L.A. $19.50-$49.50. wakemewhenimfree.com

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‘Norman Rockwell within the Nineteen Forties: A View From the American Homefront’
U.S. army members, manufacturing unit staff and others throughout World Conflict II are saluted in traditional works by the American painter, on view via Oct. 2. Catalina Museum for Artwork & Historical past, 217 Metropole Ave., Avalon. Open Tuesdays-Sundays. $15, $17; children 15 and youthful are free with a paying grownup; advance buy really helpful. catalinamuseum.org

‘Daisy Hightower: An Set up by Rosalyn Myles’
The L.A.-based artist celebrates her maternal grandmother on this mixed-media set up on view via Might 8. Additionally on view: “Diedrick Brackens: heaven is a muddy riverbed,” exploring the L.A-based weaver and poet’s recurring use of the catfish as a motif (via Might 8); “Jaishri Abichandani: Flower-Headed Youngsters,” a survey of figurative sculptures and painted portraits by the New York-based artist (via Might 8). Craft Up to date, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open Thursdays-Sundays. $7, $9; Sundays are pay what you may; reservations required. craftcontemporary.org

‘Painted Prophecy: The Hebrew Bible Via Christian Eyes’
Illuminated manuscripts from the Center Ages that look at religion teams’ understanding of the Hebrew scriptures are on show via Might 29. Additionally on view: “Grand Design: Seventeenth-Century French Drawings” (via Might 1); “Poussin and the Dance,” work by the influential Seventeenth century French artist plus dance movies created by native choreographers (via Might 8); “In Focus: Writing for the Digicam,” (via Might 29). Getty Heart, Sepulveda Boulevard and Getty Heart Drive, L.A. Closed Mondays. Free; advance timed-entry tickets required. (310) 440-7300. getty.edu

‘Songs of Conscience, Sounds of Freedom’
The position that music has performed in inspiring social justice actions in America from the Revolution to the current day is explored on this exhibition on view via Might 8. Additionally on view: “Y Para Siempre … Marco Antonio Solís” (via April 30). Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown L.A. Closed Tuesdays. $12-$18; ages 4 and youthful are free. (213) 765-6800. grammymuseum.org

‘Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist’
Pictures taken by the globetrotting photographer, journalist and humanitarian are on show via April 13. Holocaust Museum LA, 100 the Grove Drive, L.A. Open Thursdays-Sundays. $10, $15; college students and California residents with legitimate ID, free; advance timed-entry tickets required. holocaustmuseumla.org

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‘Science and the Elegant: A Masterpiece by Joseph Wright of Derby’
The Enlightenment-era artist’s monumental 1768 portray “An Experiment on a Hen within the Air Pump,” on mortgage from the Nationwide Gallery in London, is exhibited together with different works from the Huntington’s assortment; via Might 30. Additionally on view: “Mapping Fiction,” exploring the geographies of fictional worlds in works by such authors as James Joyce, Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, J.R.R. Tolkien and Octavia E. Butler (via Might 2). Huntington Library, Artwork Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Street, San Marino. Closed Tuesdays. $13-$29; kids youthful than 4 are free; advance timed-entry tickets required. (626) 405-2100. huntington.org

‘Jamal Cyrus: The Finish of My Starting’
Black political and cultural identities are explored on this two-decade survey of works by the Houston-based multidisciplinary artist, on view via Might 29. Additionally on view: “Sara Cwynar: Apple Pink/Grass Inexperienced/Sky Blue,” photograph collages, digital pictures and video works by the New York-based artist (via Might 29). Institute of Up to date Artwork, Los Angeles, 1717 E. seventh St., L.A. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. Free. (213) 928-0833. theicala.org

‘The Artwork of the Ramen Bowl’
Superbly adorned porcelain bowls are on show via July 5. Japan Home Los Angeles, Ovation Hollywood, Stage 2 Gallery, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Open each day. Free. japanhousela.com

‘Sutra and Bible: Religion and the Japanese American World Conflict II Incarceration’
The significance of faith and spirituality to Japanese People unjustly pressured into internment camps throughout World Conflict II is revealed on this exhibit that includes sacred texts and objects on view via Nov. 27. Japanese American Nationwide Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., downtown L.A. Open Tuesdays-Sundays. $7, $16; reservations really helpful, walk-ups accessible. (213) 625-0414. janm.org

‘Mammoths and Mastodons’
Fossils and reveals recall the prehistoric mammals that after referred to as Southern California dwelling. La Brea Tar Pits and Web page Museum, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open Wednesday via Sunday. $7-$15; California academics and EBT cardholders, energetic and retired army, and children 2 and youthful are free; advance timed-entry tickets required. (213) 763-3499. tarpits.org

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‘Patriotism in Battle: Combating for Nation and Comunidad’
The Chicano Moratorium of August 1970 is revisited by way of archival pictures, movies, printed supplies and ephemera on view via June 19. Additionally on view: “L.A. Memo: Chicana/o Artwork from 1972-1989,” works by influential L.A.-based artists together with Carlos Almaraz, Patssi Valdez, Teddy Sandoval and Judy Baca (via Aug. 14). LA Plaza de Cultural y Artes, 501 N. Predominant St., downtown L.A. Thursday-Sundays. Free; reservations really helpful. (213) 542-6200. lapca.org

‘Household Album: Dannielle Bowman, Janna Eire, and Up to date Works from LACMA’
Pictures by artists of coloration impressed by the visible language of household pictures will likely be on view via June 5. LACMA’s Charles White Elementary College Gallery, 2401 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Open Saturdays solely. Free. lacma.org

‘Andy Warhol: Picks From the Luckman Everlasting Assortment’
Greater than 70 works by the long-lasting Pop artist (via April 30). Luckman Gallery, Luckman Wonderful Arts Advanced, Cal State Los Angeles, 5151 State College Drive. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. Free. luckmanarts.org

‘Alex Gardner: We All Exist Proper Now’
The painter and Lengthy Seashore native explores the interplay of individuals and areas (via Might 1). Additionally on view: “California Landscapes: Picks From the Everlasting Assortment” and “Current Acquisitions 2019-2021” (via Might 1). Lengthy Seashore Museum of Artwork, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Lengthy Seashore. Open Thursdays-Sundays. $10, $12; ages 12 and youthful are free. (562) 439-2119. lbma.org

‘Shipwrecks: Responsibility of Reminiscence’
Pictures of dilapidated and deteriorating vessels, deserted on seashores all over the world and captured by Italian photographer and former diplomat Stefano Benazzo, are on show via April 17. Muckenthaler Cultural Heart, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. Open Mondays-Thursdays. $5. themuck.org

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‘What would you say?: Activist Graphics From the Los Angeles County Museum of Artwork’
The usage of artwork and design to advertise social-justice causes is explored on this exhibit on view via April 17. Additionally on view: solo exhibitions from Mark Steven Greenfield, April Bey, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Carla Jay Harris and Keith Collins (via April 17). Museum of Artwork & Historical past (MOAH), 665 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. Closed Mondays. Free; reservations required. (661) 723-6250. lancastermoah.org

‘Turning into Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall’
Particular multimedia exhibit charts the life and profession of the famend primatologist and activist (via April 17; extra $6-$10 price required). Additionally on view: “Ichthyosaur: New Discoveries,” the intact cranium of a ginormous prehistoric marine reptile (via April 11); “Spiky, Bushy, Shiny: Bugs of L.A.” (via April 30). Pure Historical past Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., L.A. Closed Tuesday. $8-$17; ages 2 and youthful are free; reservations really helpful, walk-ups welcome. (213) 763-DINO. nhm.org

‘Richard Hunt: Particulars’
Lithographs made by the sculptor throughout a 1965 residency on the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles are on show via July 4. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed Tuesdays-Wednesdays. $12-$15; college students, energetic army and ages 18 and youthful are free. (626) 449-6840. nortonsimon.org

‘Archival Intimacies: Queering South/East Asian Diasporas’
The intersection of LGBTQ life and the immigrant expertise in Southern California’s South Asian communities is explored on this multi-site challenge on view via Might 29. ONE Archives on the USC Libraries, 909 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed Sundays-Mondays. Free. one.usc.edu. Additionally at USC Pacific Asia Museum, Annex Gallery, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. $7, $10; free for ages 17 and youthful, and each second Sunday of the month; advance tickets really helpful. (626) 787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu

‘Don Bartletti: Elusive Moments — Enduring Tales’
New exhibit surveys the profession of the Pulitzer Prize-winning former Instances photojournalist (via Might 1). Oceanside Museum of Artwork, 704 Pier View Means, Oceanside. Open Thursdays-Sundays. $5, $10; college students, kids and active-duty army: free. oma-online.org

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‘The Trendy Chair’
Examples of cutting-edge chair design from the early twentieth century to the current day (via April 3). Palm Springs Artwork Museum Structure and Design Heart, 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Closed Mondays-Wednesdays. $5. psmuseum.org

‘Water, Earth & Hearth’
Ceramics by native artists are on view via April 16. Palos Verdes Artwork Heart, 5504 Crestridge Street, Rancho Palos Verdes. Closed Sundays. Free. pvartcenter.org

‘The Weight of Reminiscence: William Catling’
Midcareer survey of works by the artist who makes a speciality of sculpting with clay; via Might 15. Additionally on view: “Are You With Me? Sonya Fe,” oil work and mixed-media drawings by the modern Chicana artist (via Might 29). Riverside Artwork Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Closed Monday-Tuesday. $3, $5; kids youthful than 12, active-duty army and veterans and relations: free. riversideartmuseum.org

‘Via Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources’
Works by the post-Impressionist painter are displayed with items by Monet, Gauguin, Delacroix, et al. in addition to first editions of novels by Dickens, Tolstoy, et al., on this engrossing, particular ticketed exhibition on view via Might 22. Santa Barbara Museum of Artwork, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Open Tuesdays-Sundays. “Van Gogh” tickets: $10-$16; free for museum members and ages 6 and youthful (common admission: $6, $10; active-duty army and their households, and ages 6 and youthful are free). sbma.internet

‘Fieldnotes: Lynn Hanson’ and ‘A Narrative: John Robertson’
Work, drawings, and so on. by the husband-and-wife artists from Ventura are on view via July 10. Santa Paula Artwork Museum, 117 and 123 N. tenth St., Santa Paula. Closed Mondays-Tuesdays. $3, $4; free for college kids and museum members. santapaulaartmuseum.org

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‘Using L.A.’
The historical past of public transit within the Metropolis of Angels is explored on this new pop-up set up offered by the Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Basis. Union Station, Ready Room Kiosk, 800 N. Alameda St., downtown L.A. Open each day. Free. unionstationla.com

‘Ulysses Jenkins: With out Your Interpretation’
This retrospective saluting the groundbreaking Los Angeles video and efficiency artist is on view via Might 15. Additionally on view: “A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper,” modern prints and drawings by Richard Artschwager, Ruth Asawa, Huma Bhabha, et al. (via Might 1); “Lifes,” an exhibit exploring the method of interdisciplinary art-making options contributions from scores of artists working in numerous media (via Might 8). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Closed Mondays. Free; reservations required. (310) 443-7000. hammer.ucla.edu

‘Gosette Lubondo: Imaginary Journey’
The Congolese photographer explores previous and current, the person and society, the legacy of colonialism and the challenges of contemporary life in pictures on view via July 3. Additionally on view: “How Do You See This World?: The Artwork of Almighty God,” retrospective of work by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto (via Might 8). UCLA Fowler Museum, 308 Charles E. Younger Drive North, Westwood. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. Free. (310) 825-4361. fowler.ucla.edu

‘Ebon: Worry of a Black Planet’
John Jennings and Stacey Robinson, collectively often called Black Kirby, salute one of many first Black comic-book superheroes on this exhibition on view via June 19. Additionally on view: the companion exhibit “Black Kirby X: Ten Years of Remix and Revolution” (via June 19); “Jazz Greats: Basic Pictures from the Financial institution of America Assortment,” pictures of legendary singers and musicians (via April 3). UCR Arts (California Museum of Images, Culver Heart of the Arts), 3824-34 Predominant St., Riverside. Open Thursdays-Sundays. Free. ucrarts.ucr.edu

‘Bali: Company and Energy in Southeast Asia’
Points of Balinese life and tradition are recorded in work collected by cultural anthropologists Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead throughout fieldwork on the Indonesian island in the course of the Thirties; on view via June 12. USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. $7, $10; free for ages 17 and youthful, and each second Sunday of the month; advance tickets really helpful. (626) 787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu

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‘Sea Sky Land: in the direction of a map of every part’
Thirty large-format work and sculptures created by Enrique Martínez Celaya are on show via April 9. USC Fisher Museum of Artwork, 823 W. Exposition Blvd., L.A. Closed Sundays-Mondays. Free. (213) 740-4561. fisher.usc.edu

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For better or worse, late September this year is certainly the time for animated robot movies. Fortunately, we got the “worse” out of the way last week with “Transformers One.” Now we can sit back and enjoy the “better” with “The Wild Robot.” Many people did indeed sit back and enjoy this movie, as the theater at my screening was more crowded than usual. The added cheering and laughter made the experience all the more endearing, and it was heartwarming to think of all the families bonding over their shared love of this movie.

Lupita Nyong’o stars as Roz, a robot programmed to help with tasks on a distant space colony. Something goes wrong with the delivery, and she winds up stranded on an island on Earth. Eager to help, but unable to find any humans to give her orders, she instead looks to the local animal population. She even takes the time to learn how animals communicate, to the point where she can filter their various squeaks, squawks, and other utterances into English in real time. And that’s how this becomes a talking animal movie.

Roz is eager to help, but the animals don’t necessarily want her help. Okay, they “decidedly” don’t want her help. At first, they’re all afraid of her, given that she’s gigantic, made of metal, dangerously confused, and relatively clumsy (she moves nimbly for a robot of her size, but isn’t built for the unpredictability of nature). Then they fight against her, knocking her down and stripping her of gears and features. She’s even attacked by her closest physical match, a bear named Thorn (Mark Hamill), who knocks down a cliff, causing her to crush a bird’s nest.

Roz sees that a single egg has survived, and the lifeform inside must be protected. She saves it from getting eaten by a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal) by launching the predator into a porcupine, though she instinctively helps him remove quills afterward. The egg hatches, and the gosling, named Brightbill, doesn’t see why Roz can’t be mother material. Roz is prepared to be a helper, but not a primary caregiver. In other words, she doesn’t have any programming that makes her fit to be a mother. “No one does,” says opossum Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara), who becomes her mentor.

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The rest of the movie is Roz trying to raise Brightbill (Kit Connor) as best as she can, knowing that she’ll have to teach him to swim, then fly, then leave for months on migration. The other geese tease him for coming from an unnatural family, but leader Longneck (Bill Nighy) sees that he only lives to help others, just like his adoptive mother. The migration makes for an adventure unto itself, as does Roz and the rest of the forest trying to make it through an unexpectedly harsh winter. On top of all that, Roz still recognizes an obligation to try to get to the human colony, and tracking robot Vontra (Stephanie Hsu) could arrive at any time. That the last matter probably should have been saved for a sequel is my only real gripe with the movie.

“The Wild Robot” came to theaters riding the single biggest wave of critical praise I’ve seen all year. The quantity of praise is well-deserved, as I can’t imagine anybody disliking this movie, but it might make it a tad vulnerable to expectations. I consider it “among” the best movies of the year, but I was never quite ready to hand it the top spot (still “Dune: Part Two,” by the way). Still, my heart melted at several points, whether it was from cuteness (the opossum family), sadness (the straining of the Roz/Brightbill relationship), or the sheer amount of love on display. By all means take the family to see this movie, turn it into a success, and encourage Hollywood to make more movies with this much heart.

Grade: B

“The Wild Robot” is rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Its running time is 101 minutes.


Robert R. Garver is a graduate of the Cinema Studies program at New York University. His weekly movie reviews have been published since 2006.

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Mary J. Blige sets For My Fans Tour dates, including a stop at Inglewood's Intuit Dome

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What’s the 411? Mary J. Blige is bringing her For My Fans Tour to California in March.

The queen of hip-hop soul confirmed Monday that her tour would include three stops in the Golden State, including a Southern California show at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

“I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years,” Blige, 53, said Monday in a statement announcing the tour dates. “This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone. I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album ‘Gratitude’ on Nov. 15 ahead of this tour is really special to me.”

The nine-time Grammy Award winner will launch the 27-city tour Jan. 30 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., before making her way across the U.S. She will play in Inglewood on March 1, San Francisco on March 7 and Sacramento on March 8. The tour is set wrap up in Boston on April 14.

“The tour and album are a celebration of the love and gratitude that Mary has towards her life, family, friends, and her beloved fans,” concert promoter Live Nation said in a statement.

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Ticket presales begin Tuesday, and general on-sale begins Friday. Citi cardholders will have access to presale tickets Wednesday through Thursday through the credit card’s Citi Entertainment program, Live Nation said.

Blige’s tour will still include R&B superstar Ne-Yo — despite some fan protests — and “Let Me Love You” hitmaker Mario. When Blige announced last week that she was going back on tour, fans took issue with the inclusion of Ne-Yo amid concerns about his personal life and called on Blige to drop him from the lineup because he’s “not a good look right now.” Others questioned why she hadn’t yet said much about the indictment of her former producer Sean “Diddy” Combs,” who helped launch her career.

The “No More Drama” and “Real Love” singer, who famously performed with hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the 2022 Super Bowl, last embarked on a solo tour in late 2022.

That tour, called Good Morning Gorgeous, was timed to her album of the same name, her first since she finalized her protracted divorce from record producer Kendu Isaacs. The “Mudbound” and “Power Book II: Ghost” star released “Gratitude’s” first single, “Breathing,” last month. She is next scheduled to perform Oct. 26 at the AZ Jazz Fest in Glendale, Ariz.

A few days before that show, the R&B titan will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Oct. 19 along with Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, the Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang and A Tribe Called Quest.

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In an appearance on “Sherri” last week, Blige said she had so much to be thankful for.

“Look at my life right now,” she said. “I’m in a constant state of gratitude. I feel good. I have jobs and opportunities. I’m healthy. My family’s healthy. I have people around that care for me and love me and I have amazing fans. So I’m so grateful to my fans for all the years of love that they’ve given me and support.”

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Movie Review: “Frankie Freako” is an affectionate low-fi throwback to movies like “Ghoulies” – The Independent | News Events Opinion More

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MOVIE REVIEW: FRANKIE FREAKO

Your enjoyment of the new horror/comedy “Frankie Freako” may be partially dependent on whether or not you have a fondness for 80s cult classics like “Ghoulies.” As it happens, I do. True, for a movie about mischievous little creatures crossing paths with unsuspecting humans, the strange but fittingly low-fi vibe at the heart of “Frankie Freako” is more akin to something like “The Garbage Pail Kids Movie” then “Gremlins” but I certainly don’t say that as a knock. On the contrary, that’s part of this movie’s bizarro charm.

“Frankie Freako” weaves its story around Conor (Conor Sweeney), a clueless workaholic  who sort of lives his mundane life by the book. He has a decent enough job, he has a drop dead gorgeous soulmate (Kristy Wordsworth), and he has everything in the world going for him except for one thing; A clue. To call this clean-cut yuppie oblivious would be quite the understatement. It’s also clear that Conor is having a bit of an existential crisis and ultimately, what he really needs is a little bit of adventure in his life alongside a good swift kick to the ass. Well, he eventually gets both of those things after calling a party hotline that leads him to a demonic little goblin called, you guessed it, Frankie Freako. After conjuring Frankie and bringing he and his trouble-making cohorts into the world of humans, all sorts of hijinks ensue. 

Frankie Freako
Frankie Freako

“Frankie Freako” was written and directed by Steven Kostanski, the wonderfully creative effects man behind “The Void” and “Psycho Goreman.” As was the case with “Psycho Goreman” in particular, there’s a kind of childlike sense of glee that Kostanski brings to this movie. It’s rambunctious, irreverent, weird, and left of center but at the same time, it’s oddly charming. Funny, too. It should also be noted that while “Frankie Freako” doesn’t look to have an official rating yet, it’s clearly more along the PG-13 rated lines of the 80s movies that inspired it.

Kostanski’s old school practical creature work is a lot of fun here and again, from a style standpoint, this movie evokes the spirit of those 80s and 90s Empire productions (think the “Ghoulies” and “Puppet Master” franchises) more than anything else. Kostanksi even goes so far as to name one of his lead characters Mr. Buechler (Adam Brooks), named after the late, great John Carl Buechler, a makeup effects man and creature creator of the 80s who would go on to direct “Troll,” “Ghoulies Go to College,” and the underappreciated “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” (say what you will about this divisive entry in the over bloated franchise, but it gets bonus points for bringing Kane Hodder into the fold as Jason and for delivering the ultimate “Friday” kill in the form of death-by-sleeping-bag.)

Look, “Frankie Freako” isn’t going to be a movie for the masses but if you like those aforementioned low-fi creature films of the 80s, this one is likely to bring a smile to your face. It certainly did for me. I loved the goofy humor and further still, even though Conor is kind of an insensitive, oblivious, and altogether clueless dumb-dumb for much of this movie’s runtime, I still really liked the guy.

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Also, at the risk of going into spoiler territory, I really loved that Kostanski doesn’t turn Conor’s love interest Kristy (played by a very likable and easy on the eyes Kristy Wordsworth) into a shrill bitch with a hidden agenda. There’s a strange but sweet authenticity to their relationship and I really responded to that. Likewise, the bond that develops between Conor and the hell-raising goblins at the center of this movie is a heartfelt and good-natured one. Call me a freak if you want to but I had a really fun time with this film!

Shout! Studios is set to give “Frankie Freako” a limited theatrical release on October 4th. If you happen to reside in the Southern Utah area, you’ll have an opportunity to see a special screening of this wildly entertaining movie on the evening of Thursday, October 17th during the 2024 HorrorFest International Film Festival. For more details, go to fmasu.com/horrorfest. 

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