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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    LACMA Turns 50

    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art launched its 50th Anniversary Celebration with a star-studded gala this past weekend. The rich and famous had a chance to wander through a new show called 50 for 50: Gifts on the Occasion of LACMA’s Anniversary. There were newly donated works by big names like Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Warhol.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 21, 2015 • 1 min read

    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art launched its 50th Anniversary Celebration with a star-studded gala this past weekend. The rich and famous had a chance to wander through a new show called 50 for 50: Gifts on the Occasion of LACMA’s Anniversary. There were newly donated works by big names like Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Warhol. We take a look back at the museum’s humble beginnings.

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    South L.A. to SOLA, Boosting Health With Mindfulness and Awe, LACMA at 50
    1. 0:00South Los Angeles or “SOLA?”
    2. 7:10A History of L.A. Neighborhood Name Changes
    3. 14:31Mindfulness for Depression
    4. 23:02An Awe-Inspiring Health Boost
    5. 36:47LACMA Turns 50You’re reading this
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

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    The full episode

    5 of 5
    South L.A. to SOLA, Boosting Health With Mindfulness and Awe, LACMA at 50
    1. 0:00South Los Angeles or “SOLA?”
    2. 7:10A History of L.A. Neighborhood Name Changes
    3. 14:31Mindfulness for Depression
    4. 23:02An Awe-Inspiring Health Boost
    5. 36:47LACMA Turns 50You’re reading this
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