Date
February 8, 2025
Admission
Free
Location
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Step into a music-filled reading room at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to explore what we can learn about ourselves—and each other—by observing the stars. The Music Center Presents: The Gift, an immersive experience for Angelenos of all ages exploring deep emotional themes of grief, loss and human connection, includes the opportunity to peruse an illustrated easy-to-read book that conveys the story of two stars whose fates are intertwined. One of these stars will, at the end of its life, give over its matter—everything it has, everything it is—as a gift to its companion. The book will be available in English, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese and Korean, all in large-print text.
About the Co-Creators
The Gift is co-created by three visionaries: Janani Balasubramanian, a creator and researcher who merges art with scientific inquiry; Dr. Natalie Gosnell, an observational astrophysicist and associate professor of physics at Colorado College; and Dr. Andrew Kircher, a creative director whose expertise in immersive design bridges art and technology.
PST ART: Art & Science Collide
The Music Center Presents: The Gift is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART, a collaboration that takes place every five years featuring arts organizations from all over Los Angeles. The latest edition of this landmark regional event, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, which debuted in September 2024, explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art
Original artwork featured in book by Amy Myers.
An Immersive Experience — Free for All!
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The Music Center Presents: The Gift
February 8, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | FREE, open to the public
Stern Grand Hall (2nd Floor of The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion)
Visit The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion anytime between 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for The Music Center Presents: The Gift, an immersive, music-filled reading room experience exploring grief, loss, human connection and self-discovery through the story of two intertwined stars.This is approximately a 30-minute experience.
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Special Event with LeVar Burton & Co-Creators of The Gift
February 8, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | FREE, advance reservations required
Stern Grand Hall & Founders' Room (2nd Floor of The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion)
Join LeVar Burton for an intimate conversation with the co-creators of The Gift as they explore its powerful themes of connection and loss. Be sure to experience the immersive installation beforehand to deepen your perspective and fully engage with this unforgettable conversation.
Reservations are now fully booked but you can still enjoy The Gift installation!
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TMC Arts
When we speak of our vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos, we turn to the work of TMC Arts. This team champions the diverse voices and communities of Los Angeles, fostering connection, creativity and enrichment. TMC Arts programs connect people, offering us the chance to get creative and to learn as we discover something new or enjoy something familiar. Many programs are free and low-cost; they take place outdoors on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center and in Gloria Molina Grand Park, inside The Music Center's theatres and in schools and neighborhoods all across L.A. County.