Celebrating Dylan in Los Angeles

Thanks to Dorothy Rand for more information on the remarkable Dylan programme now running at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles:

“Perhaps of most interest to your readers would be a symposium we’ll be holding on March 30 called Defining Dylan, which features presentations and a panel discussion by Dylan experts and music scholars.

“And on March 20 we’ll be hosting one of the last Beat poets, Michael McClure, who will read his work and share his memories and experiences with Bob Dylan.

“Then on April 2, we present National Public Radio host Ben Sidran who will play music and provide commentary on Dylan’s impact on American history. More details on each of these programs is below.


* EXHIBITION: BOB DYLAN’S AMERICAN JOURNEY, 1956–1966
February 8–June 8
At the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring more than 160 artifacts and rare audio and video footage, his acclaimed exhibition follows Bob Dylan from his Minnesota roots to his growing fame as a rock star. $5-10.

more info: http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=exbt&task=detail&oid=24



* SYMPOSIUM: DEFINING DYLAN
March 30, 9:30–5:00 p.m.
Learn about Bob Dylan, his music, and early influences at this one-day symposium featuring Dylan scholars and experts. $15-35.

more info: http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=crse&task=summary&filter=Genre&fid=135#51



* LECTURE: AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL MCCLURE
Thursday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.
Join this prolific, award-winning writer—one of the last living Beat poets and a longtime friend of Bob Dylan—as he reads from his work and comments upon the 1960s artist community. $6-10.

more info: http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=summary&filter=Genre&fid=14&ccmenu=d2hhdcdzig9u



* LECTURE/CONCERT: BOB DYLAN: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Ben Sidran
Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 pm
In this concert with commentary, National Public Radio "Jazz Alive" host and music historian Ben Sidran recounts stories from Dylan's life, explores his impact upon American history, and illuminates how his art speaks to his Jewish roots. $8-15.

more info: http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=detail&oid=291&ccmenu=d2hhdcdzig9u



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EARLIER RELATED ARTICLE:

LA to be fifth stop for travelling Dylan exhibition

Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956–1966, organized by Experience Music Project (EMP), moves to LA’s Skirball Cultural Center from 8 February to 8 June.

Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956–1966 showcases photographs, recordings, performance, interview footage and historical artefacts – from Bruce Langhorne’s tambourine to Dylan’s copy of Woody Guthrie’s Bound for Glory and a letter from Dylan to Joan Baez’s mother!

The exhibition opened at Seattle’s Experience Music Project, before moving to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland), Morgan Library (New York) and the Weisman Art Museum (Minneapolis).

The ancillary Skirball programmes includes:

· John Cohen and Daniel Kramer on photographing Dylan;
· poetry by Michael McClure, and
· Greil Marcus and other Dylan writers.

Looks absorbing – I’m keenly anticipating it coming to London!

If you’ve already seen the exhibition – in Seattle, Cleveland, New York or Minneapolis, or plan to go to the LA gig, Gerry@dylandaily.com is keen to hear from you and publish your impressions.


www.skirball.org



Gerry Smith