http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:47:24 -0700 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:50:17 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m9d4-FIDM-showcases-creations-of-Emmynominated-costume-designers?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner There are many reasons to admire the TV costume designers whose work is on display at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing through this weekend. First, they simply design beautiful clothes. Visitors can get close enough to the exhibits t... movie costumes and props FIDM Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:50:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m9d4-FIDM-showcases-creations-of-Emmynominated-costume-designers?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Native-American-Film-Festival-continues-with-Alcatraz-Is-Not-an-Island?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The film Alcatraz Is Not an Island will be shown Wednesday, August 19, the third event in L.A.’s first SCIC Native American Film Festival, held at the Autry National Center of the American West. Native American producers, writers and actors are... films Autry National Center Native Americans Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:36:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Native-American-Film-Festival-continues-with-Alcatraz-Is-Not-an-Island?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Curators-Cupboard-showcases-land-specimens-Saturday-at-NHM?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner What visitors see at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles during a regular visit is only part of what NHM has to offer. For three Saturdays this summer, NHM brings out artifacts and specimens not usually on display, accompanied by friendly curat... aviation history kids' activities Natural History Museum animals dinosaurs Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:57:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Curators-Cupboard-showcases-land-specimens-Saturday-at-NHM?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Shirts-worn-by-Brokeback-Mountain-stars-Heath-Ledger-and-Jake-Gyllenhaal-on-display-at-the-Autry?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The Autry National Center pays homage to contemporary Western movies with a display of movie props and mannequins located in the museum’s Imagination Gallery. Highlighting the display are two shirts worn by actors Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenha... Autry National Center movie costumes and props Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:05:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Shirts-worn-by-Brokeback-Mountain-stars-Heath-Ledger-and-Jake-Gyllenhaal-on-display-at-the-Autry?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Native-American-Film-Festival-continues-with-March-Point-Wednesday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The Autry National Center of the American West continues L.A.’s first SCIC Native American Film Festival on Wednesday, August 12, with the screening of March Point. The 2008 film follows the efforts of three Swinomish Indian teens, Cody, Nick a... Autry National Center Native Americans Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:56:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Native-American-Film-Festival-continues-with-March-Point-Wednesday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Museums-101-Where-are-childrens-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner Although most if not all Los Angeles museums offer family and children’s programs, the following three museums have been (or are being) created specifically with children in mind. As you’re planning a family trip to the museum, check out ... kids' activities children's museums Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:19:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Museums-101-Where-are-childrens-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Mycological-Society-displays-fungus-spores-and-mushrooms-at-the--LA-Arboretum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The Los Angeles has created an exhibition of mushrooms and fungus at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. There’s more to fungus than the mold in the house or edible mushrooms in the supermarket. The exhibit features spore prints, fungal products,... botanic gardens Los Angeles County Arboretum Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:12:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Mycological-Society-displays-fungus-spores-and-mushrooms-at-the--LA-Arboretum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Autry-Center-features-Native-American-Film-Festival-in-August?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner Native American producers, writers and actors will host four evenings of Native American films at the Autry National Center of the American West. The Southern California Indian Center partnered with the Autry Center to present the first SCIC Native A... Autry National Center Native Americans Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:06:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Autry-Center-features-Native-American-Film-Festival-in-August?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Kids-go-on-safari-at-the-art-museum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The zoo isn’t the only place to find mammals and birds. On three Sundays in August, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents “Animals in Art” as part of the museum’s Andell Family Sundays. Kids and their families will dis... LACMA kids' activities animals Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Kids-go-on-safari-at-the-art-museum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Filmmakers-discuss-the-past-present-and-future-of-Asian-American-film-at-JANM?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner Robert Nakamura, Karen Ishizuka, Justin Lin and John Esaki will talk about their careers as filmmakers and show clips of their work at the Japanese American National Museum Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m. They’ll review the Asian American film mo... films Japanese American National Museum Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:23:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Filmmakers-discuss-the-past-present-and-future-of-Asian-American-film-at-JANM?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Museums-101-Where-are-motion-picture-and-Hollywoodthemed-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner If you’ve got stars in your eyes, Los Angeles has quite a few museums dedicated to Hollywood, film, television and radio. Exhibits include costumes, props, photos, posters and even the films themselves.Autry National Center of the American West... Hollywood history museums Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:53:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Museums-101-Where-are-motion-picture-and-Hollywoodthemed-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d25-California-Science-Center-astonishes-and-educates-this-summer?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The California Science Center (formerly the Museum of Science and Industry) has quite a few breathtaking exhibitions open this summer, as well as plenty of hands-on activities. From space photography to “Dream Anatomy” to one’s own ... science museums California Science Center Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:45:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d25-California-Science-Center-astonishes-and-educates-this-summer?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d24-LA-Arboretum-blossoms-with-exploration-chivalry-and-romance-Saturday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The summer heat is igniting passions, at least in Arcadia, home of the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Saturday begins with “An In-Depth Exploration of the Arboretum Library” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Guests will hear Susan... botanic gardens Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:06:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d24-LA-Arboretum-blossoms-with-exploration-chivalry-and-romance-Saturday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Museums-101-Where-are-aviation-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner There are a handful of aviation museums in Los Angeles city and county, where you can learn about flight history, see and board historic aircraft, and take flying lessons.Burbank Aviation MuseumFlight Path Learning Center and MuseumMuseum of Flying (... flight museum aviation history Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:58:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Museums-101-Where-are-aviation-museums-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Museums-101-Where-are-some-historical-museums-and-sites-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner Whether your historical interest is a particular culture, time period, region, or industry, Los Angeles has a museum for your education and enjoyment.American Society of Military History & MuseumAutry National Center Museum of the American WestBa... historical museum Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:29:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Museums-101-Where-are-some-historical-museums-and-sites-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Hammer-Museum-presents-A-Little-Princess-Sunday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner As part of its Family Flicks program, the Hammer Museum will show “A Little Princess,” directed by Academy-Award-nominated Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, on Sunday, July 19, at 11 a.m.The movie, based on the Frances Hodgson Burne... The Hammer Museum films Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:41:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Hammer-Museum-presents-A-Little-Princess-Sunday?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Arcadia-Historical-Museum-appreciates-past-and-present-heroes?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is a welcoming place to visit—a volunteer will escort you throughout the rooms, making sure you don’t miss something interesting, such as the difference between a wolf skin lap blanket a... local history Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:10:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Arcadia-Historical-Museum-appreciates-past-and-present-heroes?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Alex-Film-Society-presents-Mary-Pickfords-Sparrows-NHM-displays-memorabilia?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner If you’ve never before seen a silent movie, it’s a treat not to be missed. Plan to see “Sparrows,” a 1926 silent, on Sunday and discover why Mary Pickford is known as “America’s Sweetheart” and why silent fil... Natural History Museum silent movies Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:22:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Alex-Film-Society-presents-Mary-Pickfords-Sparrows-NHM-displays-memorabilia?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Gnarly-reptiles-greet-guests-this-Saturday-at-the-Natural-History-Museum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner Kids and adults will get a close-up view of reptilian and amphibian visitors this Saturday, July 11, at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. To celebrate Reptile and Amphibian Appreciation Day, NHM will showcase specimens from its Herpet... Natural History Museum animals Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:10:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Gnarly-reptiles-greet-guests-this-Saturday-at-the-Natural-History-Museum?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d8-LACMA-offers-reduced-ticket-price-for-Pompeii-exhibition?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will make its summer exhibition, “Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples,” more affordable on July 14. The $12 tickets (limit four per reservation) are on sale through ww... LACMA Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:52:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14400-LA-Museum-Examiner~y2009m7d8-LACMA-offers-reduced-ticket-price-for-Pompeii-exhibition?cid=exrss-LA-Museum-Examiner