April 11, 2016 10:58 AM

             Santa Monica, California – The Santa Monica Public Library is proud to present the lecture and discussion LACMA So Far with Suzanne Muchnic on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s MLK, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.

            Join us for an illustrated lecture with Suzanne Muchnic, author of LACMA So Far: Portrait of a Museum in the Making, published by Huntington Library Press.  In the book, Muchnic draws on her decades of experience as a Los Angeles Times art writer.  The richly illustrated book relates the complicated story of how the weakest branch of a three-part institution in Exposition Park became the largest general art museum in the western United States.  LACMA So Far combines in-depth reporting with fresh interviews and archival research in a lively tale about the convergence of art, money, people and buildings that has produced a perpetual work-in-progress.  A book sale and signing, courtesy of Huntington Library Press, follows the presentation.

            This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first-arrival basis.  The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible.  For special disabled services, call Library Administration at (310) 458-8606 at least one week prior to event.  For more information, visit smpl.org or contact the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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Nancy Bender
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