Introducing New Board Chair Susan Amster
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Introducing New Board Chair Susan Amster
S P R I N G 2 0 0 8 Introducing New Board Chair Susan Amster A t its December Annual Meeting, Susan Amster was installed as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Zimmer Children's Museum. She follows in the path of outstanding leaders including Founding Chair, Jean Friedman, Beth Friedman, Beth and Rodney Freeman and the immediate past Chair, Wendy Moss Klein who served with distinction during the transition of the Zimmer into a non-profit 501c3. Under her leadership, Sue will continue to build an involved and committed Board. Sue, working in partnership with the Board and Zimmer management team, envisions fresh and exciting opportunities for the community with several new and innovative programs at the Museum and throughout the County. On the agenda is our hope to The Okum Family: Left to Right, Todd and Laurie, Susan, and third generation, Sara, Jonah and Eli take our very successful BIG IDEAS program into community venues and schools. Our youTHink reach into public schools will continue to evolve, with new teacher training workshops and initiatives serving youth across Los Angeles. In addition, there will be new directions related to the implementation of the Strategic Plan. A member of the Board of Directors for 9 years, Sue most recently provided exceptional leadership during her three year term as Finance Chair. She is a partner at WTAS, a national tax consulting firm. Sue and her husband Aaron are the parents of Lauren, a college sophomore and Josh a sophomore in high school. Celebrating Planet Earth T he Museum is pleased to announce an expanded exhibit space and programming related to nurturing the environment and our responsibility to the world. We are grateful to the Susan Okum Family whose generous gift in memory of Raymond Gertz and Evelyn Weissman enabled the enhancement of Arts in Action youTHink students created animated public service announcements using cel animation. They chose immigration as their topic and, working in teams, created five public service announcements. Check them out at http://youthink.org/yT_psa.html. See complete story on page 5 the Community Park to include a grassy picnic area, tables and benches and many opportunities for children to interact with nature including birdhouses, butterflies and bugs! And we acknowledge our continuing gratitude to Steve and Stacy Parker for the Museum Garden established in memory of their daughter Alyssa Parker. Rocking at the Hanukkah Festival Jewish Federation Tekiah Circle at the Museum A R s has become tradition, over 350 people launched their Hanukkah season at the Museum’s annual ecently the Zimmer Children’s Museum joined with Federation donors associated with the Tekiah Circle and their families in creating unique pieces of family artwork at Hanukkah Mega-Festival. The Museum the Tekiah Hands-On: A Family Heirloom Art Project. was in celebration mode with much Participants were asked to sit with their family and take loved Doda Mollie leading a rousing sing time to discuss the content and themes to inspire their along including the ever popular “Eight artwork. Once a direction was established, each family created Days of Hanukkah” and the “Dreidel a design on paper which was eventually etched onto a piece of Song.” A Museum favorite, Matt Artson, read stories about glass. Packets of materials provided by the Zimmer included the Hanukkah lights and, as Judah Maccabee, led families clip art, powerful quotes, and texts about community, through a Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam – repairing the world. reenactment of the The project was traditional story. conceived by Tekiah Families created Circle chairs Heidi and unique and Jon Monkarsh and creative dreidels facilitated by Esther complete with Netter, CEO of glitter, sequins Zimmer Children’s and feathers – Museum and and, best of all, internationally- they also spun! acclaimed artist Kingsley. It was an engaging afternoon for families to create together, learn Briana Monkarsh, Tekiah Circle co-chair Heidi Monkarsh, Joy Monkarsh, and Jonah Gadinsky. Standing: Russell Monkarsh, Tekiah Circle co-chair Jon Monkarsh, Julie Gadinsky, and Issac Gadinsky. together and leave with a piece of art as a remembrance of a meaningful afternoon. Meet Our Staff! Museum Staff Esther Shapiro, Director 323-761- 8912 Sara Zolott, Programming and Marketing Coordinator 323-761-8998 Alex Jacoby, Art and Education Specialist 323-761-8973 Gilbert Cheng, Operations and Facilities Manager 323-761-8994 Blyth Baten, Program Assistant 323-761-8910 Left to right: Sara Zolott, Alex Jacoby, Blythe Baten, Gilbert Cheng 2 From Esther Netter, CEO Upcoming Museum Events I Exploring BIG IDEAS Through Interactive Play t is a new year and a year of opportunities and challenges Beloved Stories of Ezra Jack Keats March 2 – 3:00 pm for the ever growing Zimmer Children’s Museum. We are Attend readings of the award winning author’s books The Snowy Day and Peter’s Chair at 3:00pm in the Slavin Children’s Library and then join us in the Museum for book related art projects. moving forward with our plans to create more outreach programs for the Museum, bringing Zimmer BIG IDEAS into Spring Garden March 9 – 2:00 and 3:00 pm local elementary schools. We are looking to enhance, refurbish and expand more of our exhibits at the Museum. youTHink Roses, lilies, daffodils and tulips! Help us plant favorite flowers in an imaginary garden in the Community Park and Museum Garden. student interns will learn about leadership, advocacy and travel to the state capital in the spring. This is the year we bring youTHink into more classrooms, this is the year we launch our first family concert – Zimmerpalooza. This is the year that our board, our staff, our members and patrons bring the Zimmer to new families and community partners. Purim Costumes March 16 – 2:00 and 3:00 pm Get ready for Purim in style! Using pictures for inspiration, children will make their own original costumes in preparation for this festive holiday. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that For information about any of these events, please contact [email protected] or call 323-761-8998. ever has.” Margaret Mead said that and the Zimmer is a clear example of her insight. We welcome your involvement, your support and your vision for our future – for 2008 and beyond. Parent Education Series Museum Pajama Party F A s the first of a series on Parent Education, parents amily fun time at the Museum on participated in a session on Reading Readiness. Children’s librarian Amy Muscoplat MLIS, introduced December 25 returned for parents to the Phonics system as well as books, simple a fourth year as over 200 rhymes and songs to get their children’s minds ready for people played and partied reading. She suggested developing children’s critical in their pajamas, robes thinking skills by asking questions about the stories read and fuzzy slippers. together. Very young children can be asked to point things Children excitedly made out in the pictures and older children can “read” to parents colorful animal masks and by making up a story based on the pictures. played the ever popular The second class in the series will focus on Positive games of freeze dance, Discipline Strategies or how to say “no” with love! It and red light /green light. will be led by parenting expert (and mother of two) Bagels, snacks and cookies Gabrielle Kaufman, MA and is designed to give parents capped off the morning practical tools to improve their relationships with with families telling us children. Topics include: the terrible twos, sibling rivalry, what a wonderful time willful children and much more. For more information they had. contact Sara Zolott at [email protected] or call 323-761-8998. 3 O Zimmer Children’s Museum Honors Missy Halperin and Linda Simensky ver 300 adults and children enjoyed a Family Concert at the Montmartre Lounge in Hollywood on January 13th. Zimmerpalooza featured children’s O entertainers Peter Himmelman and Debi Derryberry. Young and old alike were thrilled with the event, n November 8, 2007 the Zimmer Children’s Museum held its 7th Annual Discovery Award Dinner honoring Missy Halperin, Senior Vice President, Talent Relations for FOX Broadcasting and Linda Simensky, dancing and singing with the artists, making art, Senior Director of Children’s Programming for PBS. The Discovery Award is taking family photos and having a palooza-time! This given annually to extraordinary individuals who are builders and leaders in Women’s Leadership Council fundraiser for the Zimmer their fields and communities. Joely was the first annual palooza-event. We are looking Fisher and Willie Garson were forward to what comes next. Masters of Ceremonies for the The Zimmer thanks event sponsors: Allison & Larry Berg, evening. Arezou & Stephan Berghoff, Heather & Eugene Dula, Jenna Previous Discovery Award & Jason Grosfeld, Melissa & Scott Klein, Jessica & David Honorees include Jenna & Dan Limor, Hillary & Lance Milken, Kelly & Jamie Patricof, Kate Adler, Jennifer Cohen, Barbara Phillips & Modi Wiczyk, Lisa & John Rocchio, Joan & Ian Fisher, Beth & Rodney Freeman, Weingarten, Denley Investment and Montmartre Lounge. Jean Friedman, Wendy Moss Klein, And a very special thank you to our Event Co-Chairs Arezou Gary E. Knell, Andy Heyward, Arthur Berghoff and Allison Berg for such a wonderful day. Hiller, Mark Itkin, Gloria & Jerry Lushing and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin. Paula Abdul and JT Torregiani Wendy Moss Klein, Zimmer Board Chair, Honorees Missy Halperin and Linda Simensky, Sheryl Wachtel and Lisa Cohen, Event Co-Chairs Pictured left to right: CEO Esther Netter, Women’s Leadership Council Chair Allison Berg, performers Debi Derryberry and Peter Himmelman and Event Chair Arezou Berghoff 2008 Patrons Evening Z immer Patrons enjoyed a soldout evening at the Disney Concert Hall where Itzhak Perlman performed a one night recital. The evening was chaired by Atoosa & Alex Nehorai. Pictured with Missy Halperin: Gabrielle Cateris, Luke Perry, Camryn Manheim, Joely Fisher and Willie Garson 4 E N G A G I N G S T U D E N T S I N C O N T E M P O R A RY I S S U E S A N D C I V I C A C T I O N T H R O U G H A R T • S P R I N G 2 0 0 8 Arts in Action I n August, students from 13 middle and high schools throughout Los Angeles came together at the Zimmer Children's Museum for two weeks after school. They came to learn Supporting Social Justice Educators U nder the leadership of Melinda Mann Rivera, the Teacher animation, and to use to it share their views Services Coordinator, youTHink hosted about immigration, the issue they chose as the three teacher events in the fall, focus for their work. designed to provide resources, After discussing their views and concerns inspiration, support and networking about immigration, they got to work. Through for interested teachers within a social a partnership with City TV, public service justice framework announcements which meet their criteria may Linda Christensen, author of be broadcast on children’s television. Working Reading, Writing and Rising Up, was in teams, students were challenged to reflect the presenter at the first event. She Linda Christensen on their views about immigration and shape shared her thoughts about teaching for social justice, including a unit she their messages for a children’s audience. They developed to help students think about the ways people are targeted for developed stories and messages, characters and being different, and the important role of allies in standing up for justice. storyboards. They drew, traced, colored and sequenced. They learned how to view the scenes they developed on the computer, to see At the second event, in collaboration with Trash for Teaching, participants made art from manufacturing castoffs and explored how to foster environmental consciousness, conservation, and creativity in the classroom. how their animation was shaping up, and to What Does It Mean check for flow and speed. to Be a Social Justice After six late nights, the tired students felt Educator? was the title a tremendous sense of accomplishment! They of the most recent event, had taken an idea that they cared about and which included reading used art to share their views. The student and discussing various teams created five public service educational texts, announcements, viewable on our website at exploring applications http://youthink.org/yT_psa.html. and sharing challenges We thank the LA County Arts Commission, and ideas for teaching Starbucks and the Galinson Family Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation for Teachers discuss teaching challenges and strategies. making this program possible. practice. Twenty-nine educators, from elementary, middle, high schools and universities, representing both public and private schools, participated in this event, and on a rainy night! It is clear that teachers are enthusiastic and motivated about youTHink offering a series of new professional development opportunities for teachers. As one recent participant commented, “I would love to be part of a youTHink ongoing social justice affinity group where teachers can talk about issues and also present our best practices /units relating to social justice.” 5 Youth Services y FROM THE DIRECTOR ouTHink students have been busy this school year with a wide range of programming and community involvement Where are you these days? I opportunities. am often asked that question, but not about me, personally. Rather, people are curious about the schools youTHink is presently serving, and the various ways our staff and programs can be found around town. I am always delighted to respond, since youTHink is involved in so many different kinds of collaborations, serving diverse youth across a huge region. For our youTHink lessons in schools, we have partnerships with a cross section of elementary through high schools, from the San Fernando Valley to East L A, from the Westside to South LA. In addition to our ongoing partnerships with schools we have served for years, I am pleased to welcome Students staff environmental art activities at a block party with Ecological Art LA, encouraging people to make art from materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill. a number of new schools and teachers to our partnership this school year: Beachy Elementary School in Arleta, Warner Avenue Elementary School in Westwood, Richland Avenue Elementary School in West LA, Arlington Heights Elementary School in Los Angeles, Sutter Middle School in Canoga Park, Palms Middle School in West LA, Gompers Middle School in Watts, Dorsey High School in South LA and West Adams Preparatory High School in South LA. As you can see, youTHink really is all over town! We also continue to offer a varied range of Youth Services programming beyond the classroom. Students are learning about and connecting with community organizations, cultural institutions and involvement opportunities throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. – Shifra Teitelbaum Students observe a US Naturalization ceremony and help out with voter registration efforts. The experience emphasized the power of citizenship and the importance of using that privilege to help make this country a better place. Diversity in Action T his year, youTHink has launched Diversity in Action: College Intern Program in collaboration with the Multicultural Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills (located in Carson). Eight dynamic and dedicated CSUDH students began their participation in this 9-month program in September. They are developing skills in cross-cultural communication, facilitation of human relations discussions and activities, and leadership. Additionally, college interns are working with youTHink Student interns were moved when they learned about the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Peru in August and decided to take action. They decided to collaborate with the Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS), who are working to help rebuild a hospital and community center in Chincha and Pisto, the Peruvian towns hardest hit by the quake. Students have been working hard to raise money to support their rebuilding efforts. 6 middle and high school students, and planning programs to make a difference both at Cal State Dominguez Hills and throughout the Greater L.A. area. A Student’s Perspective Beatriz Aguilar, a 10th grader at Huntington Park High School, reflected on her involvement with youTHink, with guests at the 2007 Zimmer Discovery Awards Dinner. I first got involved with youTHink through my 7th grade English teacher. I had never been involved with any program like this before. I joined because I knew it would expose me to new environments, and that I would meet new students from other parts of the community. Through youTHink, I have learned about the problems in the world and different A Fairfax HS student presents his social commentary art project to his classmates. School Services y things we can do to make it better. I am in my second year as an intern with youTHink. The experience has been an eye opener for me. Where I come from, it’s hard ouTHink arts-based lessons, available for grades 4-12, explore the major social issues confronting our world today. youTHink lessons actively challenge youth to become active participants, artists, teachers and agents of change. youTHink lessons include: Civic and Social Responsibility; Who We Are As a Country; to find programs like this. Through youTHink, we learn leadership and communication skills, and information about what is happening in our communities. youTHink teaches us different ways Knowledge and Education; The Environment; and we can help, and other skills that we can take with us into the real world. Visions of Home and Culture. Led by skilled youTHink facilitators, each youTHink lesson utilizes the same It’s great! youTHink represents what I care for, what I believe in, what I stand for, four youTHink components: Art discussion; art and more! youTHink has helped me to learn and say what I think about making; project sharing; and writing to make a government, global warming, immigration, natural disasters, discrimination, difference. For more information, or to schedule a and stereotyping. Even though I was into politics, government and lesson, please contact Tasha Johnson, School Services immigration issues since I was small, it feels good to know that I have a Coordinator at [email protected] or (323) 761-8911. place where I can talk with other youth, and not be looked upon as a fool or weird when trying to discuss these issues. The most important thing I have learned through my involvement with youTHink is that there are many problems in our communities and in the world, and they need the help of students to spread the word. youTHink has taught me how to see the big picture, how to look at things from different perspectives, and to try to understand how other people look at things. youTHink cares about the opinions of youth, cares about our reactions to what is happening in our communities, and helps us put all of that to good use. Through youTHink I learned that youth have a place here, that our voices can and should be heard. If we put our minds to it, and put every thing that we have learned at youTHink in practice, we can make an important difference in our communities, and in our futures. DIA interns and youTHink interns spent a day together discussing issues, getting to know each other, having fun, and making art. Thank you to the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation and the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation for their generous support of youTHink programming. 7 Students Tell Their Stories Meet Our New Staff W here is your family from originally? What brought them to Los Angeles? What traditions, stories, and heirlooms remain in your family over the generations? We are pleased that youTHink student interns will be answering these and other questions as part of “Movement and Migration,” a youth radio project made possible through a grant from the California Council for the Humanities. Over three months, students will Left to right: Tasha Johnson, School Services Coordinator; Amy Reyes Tam, Program Specialist, Youth Services; Carolina Couto Cervera, Program Assistant, Youth Services; Melinda Mann Rivera, Teacher Services Coordinator interview older family members, reflect on their lives, learn about the history of the West and migration to and in Los Angeles, and identify a specific story about their family’s history that they A Teacher’s Perspective J want to tell for audio broadcast. Students will record their stories o Ann Kanshige teaches a 4th-5th grade class at Richland Avenue working with a radio producer, who will Elementary School. Her students participated in the Visions of Home lesson edit the recordings to create a polished this semester. These are some of her reflections on the experience. “Through the youTHink lesson my students were able to see different piece which will be available for radio broadcast and internet download. perspectives using symbolism in art. Through my students’ art projects, they could observe similarities and differences in beliefs, traditions and customs among themselves. I see the value of the program for my students as learning through a different medium. My students have a freedom of expression which they are not used to; many needed some kind of permission to create what they wanted. Teachers say they want their students to be ‘creative,’ but never allow the students freedom to be ‘creative.” It took time for my students to understand the freedom to create. My students had fun learning to use different materials and having a different instructor. By observing the youTHink facilitator, I learned how to introduce a new concept using artwork and a different method of teaching art and I learned to ‘ease up’ and relax when teaching.” To arrange a visit to see youTHink in action, participate in a teacher professional development workshop, schedule youTHink lessons for your classes, or sign up to participate in Youth Services events, please call our office at (323) 761-8987. 8 About youTHink youTHink uses the power of art to foster critical thinking, engage diverse learners, promote literacy and serve as a tool for social change. youTHink provides interactive arts-based lessons in public school classes, teacher professional development, and arts and leadership programming for middle and high school youth beyond the classroom. youTHink is a program of the Zimmer Children’s Museum. 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 761-8987 email: [email protected] www.youthink.org We Thank Our Gala Sponsors $10,000+ $2,500-$4,999 Allison & Larry Berg Jean & Leonard Cohen Jennifer & Curtis Cohen COWGIRLS Shelli & Irving Azoff Laurice Bell Allana & James Baroni Carol Ann Bornstein Kimberly Brooks Susan Campos Trisha Cardoso Raphaelle & Philip Cassens Melanie Cook Kimberly & John Emerson Quinn Ezralow Laurie & Jon Feltheimer Carole Gaba Dana & Steven Goldinger Debbie Gruber Cornelia Guest Janet Gunn Jamie & Josh Gutfreund Liz Heller Kathy Hurley Angela Janklow Nina & Robert Kotick Ceci Kurzman Shelley Litvack Christine Morrow Judy & Michael Ovitz Carol Perrin Cristan & Kevin Reilly Eloise Rich Irene & Joe Roth Andrea Stanford Tracey & Jake Steinfeld Kelly & Nicholas Styne Heather Thomas Suzanne Todd & Doug Aarniokoski Stacey Twilley Mary Nakae Wells Diane Wolfe Elisa & Edward Czuker Susanne & Jan Czuker Andrea & Frank Epinger FOX Broadcasting Company Jean & Jerry Friedman Shari & Ed Glazer Missy & John Halperin Wendy & Joey Klein Nigel Lythgoe Camryn Manheim NBC Universal PBS KIDS Sprout Sacks Productions Jennifer & Manfred Simchowitz Sheryl & Jeff Wachtel Jennifer & Larry Bond Car Talk TV Tami & Bert Adams Joy Prefer Cohen & Neil Cohen Gabrielle & Charlie Isaacs Elin & David Fury Linda & Russ Werth Citi Smith Barney Elizabeth & Sean Ebrahimian Peter Gustini The Jim Henson Company & KCET Lisa Kudrow & Michel Stern Lincoln Financial Group Milken Family Foundation Tiffany & Co. 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Zwerdling 9 Thanks to those who supported show&tell: the art of harmony Jenna & Dan Adler ART and living Magazine Allison & Larry Berg Abigail & Reuben Berman Adele & Gordon Binder Joan Borinstein Joan Bram Marilyn & Bud Brown Corinna Cotsen & Lee Rosenbaum Godeleine de Rosamel & Ira Ziering Sheila Escovedo Roy Essakow Rebekah & Howard Farber Marilyn & Izzy Freeman Beth & Rodney Freeman Leeza Gibbons Sharon & Herbert Glaser Anita Hirsh Ada & Jim Horwich Jeanne & Ira Jacoves Marta Kauffman & Michael Skloff Lynne & Jeff Lainer Ellie & Mark Lainer Barbara Lazaroff Dick Lippin Mark Mathews Steve Reiss Alissa & Warren Roston Dara & Charles Schnee Hal Stanton Amy & Jeffrey P. Straus Devon Susholtz Sheryl & Jeff Wachtel Judy & Marvin Zeidler Jodi & Andrew Zicklin More Fun at the Museum O n Tuesday afternoons at 3:30, Alex Jacoby prepares a variety of art medium for the enjoyment of children at the popular Open Art Studio. With music in the background, budding artists are free to experiment and to get as messy they like! Wednesdays at 4:00 Blythe Baten presides over Story Time, reading new books as well as old favorites. Both activities are free to members and free with Museum admission for non-members. No reservation necessary – just come and enjoy! New Volunteer Brochure Just Off the Press O ur latest brochure, describing the many volunteer opportunities available at the Museum in 2008, is now available. If you care about children and want to make a meaningful contribution to their lives, we have a place for you! We’ll provide training to assist you in leading school tour groups, greeting guests at the front desk, helping with art projects, conducting dance and movement sessions with little ones - all this and more as you interact with youngsters and their families. Please be sure to pick up a brochure at the front desk, contact [email protected] or call 323-761-8910 for more information. Thank You So Very Much! The Zimmer gratefully acknowledges our 2007 Donors DIAMOND BENEFACTORS $100,000+ The Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation: Edith & Jack Flier Rosanne Keynan & Jonathan Flier Evelyn & Nathan Krems Charles Lieberman Ruth Lieberman Milton Whitebook* PLATINUM BENEFACTORS $50,000-$99,999 The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Monica & Phil Rosenthal GOLD BENEFACTORS $25,000-$49,999 Allison & Larry Berg Chais Family Foundation Jean & Jerry Friedman The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Shari & Ed Glazer Jenna & Jason Grosfeld Leo S. 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As our largest single donor, the Jewish Federation provides critical financial support for our ongoing Museum and youTHink programs and partners with us on our show&tell exhibit. The Zimmer Children’s Museum is proud to be a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The BIG QUESTION? Ask a question and you get an answer! OUR QUESTION: What is something you want to learn in 2008? Kids answer: (with no spell-check!) The Zimmer Mission T he mission of the Zimmer Children’s Museum is to promote values that help make a better society “I want to learn my letters” “I want to learn about peace” through interactive learning, creative self-expression and “To tie my shoes” art experiences for children and families. “I would like to learn how to drive” We are dedicated to teaching people about the BIG IDEAS of global citizenship, community responsibility and cultural sensitivity by highlighting the ideals of respect for others, generosity of heart, helping those in need, accepting differences and celebrating uniqueness. For children up to age 8, the Museum’s hands-on “I want to go to a real football game with my grandpa” “Multiplication in math” are the focal points from which programming about BIG “To tie my shoes, learn to skate, ride a bike” IDEAS engages diverse participants in learning about “I want to learn to ski” one another. “This year I want to learn to divide” exhibits, many of which have Jewish cultural themes, The Zimmer’s school and community-based program, youTHink, uses the power of art to foster critical thinking, engage diverse learners, promote literacy and serve as a tool for social change. OUR QUESTION: Why are trees special? Kids answer: “Trees give monkeys a place to play” Friday Birthday Parties at the Museum B irthday parties at the Museum are in big demand but there is often more than a year’s wait for an available date. Responding to parents’ requests, we are now able to book a limited number of birthday parties on Friday afternoons, either from 1:30-3:30 or 2:00-4:00. For information, please contact “They give us oxygen to breath” “Because they can live for thousands of years” “They provide shad on hot sunny days” “They are special because they produce fruit” “Because they clean the air” “I like when the leaves fall” [email protected] or call 323-761-8910. 11 Susan Amster, Chair Jean Friedman, Founding Chair Allison Berg, Vice President Lisa Cohen, Secretary Lisa Hofheimer, Treasurer Barbara Yaroslavsky, Special Projects Chair Jeffrey H. Cohen Jennifer Cohen Barbara Fisher Beth Freeman I Rodney Freeman I Beth Friedman I Andy Kaplan Wendy Moss KleinI Larry Kohl Dick Lippin Betsy H. Newman Lance Rosenzweig Jeffrey P. Straus Stuart Tochner Sheryl Wachtel Jodi Zicklin I Past Chair BOARD OF ADVISORS Marilyn Brown Sandy Candiotty Wrenn Chais Phyllis Ann Coblentz Elissa & Edward Czuker Susanne Czuker Jerry Friedman Noralee Gold Aryeh Goldberg Laura Stein Goldfeder Susan Greer Josh Hofheimer Fortuna Ippoliti Jean Kaplan Karen Lehmann-Eisner Julie Simms Liebman Sharona R. & Daniel Nazarian Atoosa & Alex Nehorai David Nimmer Barbara Prober Dara Schnee David Soleymani Carol Brenglass Spinner Jonathan Swerdlow Deborah Taubman Jan Weiss Alice Weit Andy Zicklin PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY BOARD Dan Adler Tom Barad Adele & Gordon Binder Stanley Black Jona Goldrich Bram Goldsmith Brian Henson Andy Heyward Arthur Hiller Mark Itkin Gary E. Knell Norman Lear Gloria & Jerry Lushing Jeanne Newman Ellen & Scott Sassa Nellie Seddigh Annette Shapiro Jeff Wachtel Harold Williams Bud Yorkin Bryce Zabel Richard S. Ziman show&tell: the art of vision SAVE THE DATE! T Wednesday, May 7, 2008 he Zimmer is thrilled to announce the Exhibit Opening for Esther Netter Chief Executive Officer show&tell: art of vision on Wednesday evening, May 7, 2008. This new exhibit follows the successes of show&tell: art of connection; the art of time and the art of harmony. Art of vision includes work created from optical devices and artifacts by 80 artists, humanitarians, and social activists. Participating artists include: David Hockney, Raymond Pettibon, Kingsley, Darryl Pottorf, Barbara Lazaroff, Stanley Silver, Paul Frank, Linda Dollack, Michael Kalish, Ruth Weisberg, and Tony Bennett, Julia Butterfly Hill, environmentalist; and Dean McCreary, humanitarian. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this fantastic exhibit and purchase a work of art for your collection. All art is for sale with proceeds benefiting youTHink, an innovative art and education program serving public school students throughout California. Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Exhibit Dates: May 7 – June 20, 2008 For more information and to see a complete list of participants, visit Esther Shapiro Museum Director Shifra Teitelbaum youTHink Director Christine Barber Director, Finance & Administration Carrie Jacoves Development Associate Zoe Melczer Administrative Assistant www.zimmershowandtell.org. For information about purchasing art, please call 323-761-8141. (Left: Imagine, Stanley Silver. Top: Self Portrait, Kingsley.) Ceramic sculpture assemblage, right: Moye Thompson, Bandshells 6505 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 761-8989 www.zimmermuseum.org www.youthink.org The Zimmer Children’s Museum is a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems Inc.