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• Globe Theatre on Tour presents Much Ado About Nothing on Nov. 9–10• “Y. C. Hong: Advocate for Chinese-American Inclusion” opens Nov. 21• Members’ Champagne and Shopping event will take place Dec. 1

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An Advocate for Inclusion Exhibition explores the life and career of Chinese-American lawyer Y.C. Hong

The name You Chung(“Y.C.”) Hong still elicitsrespect and pride amonglongtime residents of Los

Angeles’ Chinatown. As one ofthe first Chinese Americansadmitted to the State Bar ofCalifornia, Y.C. Hong was amajor figure in the Los AngelesChinese community during theperiod of the Chinese ExclusionAct, a federal law in effect from1882 to 1943 that prohibitedthe immigration of Chineselaborers to the United States.

A new exhibitionopening this fall examines thekey role Hong played as animmigration lawyer, civicleader, and active proponentfor equal rights in early 20th-century Los Angeles. “Y.C.Hong: Advocate for Chinese-American Inclusion” opens Nov. 21 in the WestHall of the Library and continues through March21, 2016.

Drawn from The Huntington’s You ChungHong Family Papers, acquired in 2006, thisexhibition is the first opportunity for the public toget a deeper sense of the life of this extraordinaryfigure in Chinese-American history, through adisplay of some 75 items, including historicaldocuments, correspondence, photographs, maps,and ledgers.

The exhibition will also provide visitorswith insight into the early history of the Chineseexperience in California, in part through rarephotographs from the Library’s holdings of Chineseminers during the California GoldRush and laborers on thetranscontinental railroad.

Regarded as one of theleading authorities on Chineseimmigration, Hong gavetestimony in Washington, D.C., on several occasions atcongressional and presidentialcommission hearings. Hisextensive civic and politicalengagement included histenure as president of theChinese American CitizensAlliance, and he met withpolitical figures such asRonald Reagan, when Reaganwas governor or California,and Soong May-ling, the wifeof Chiang Kai-Shek, presi dentof the Republic of China. Inaddition, Hong was one ofthe founding members ofNew China town in LosAngeles, which he helpedbuild after Old Chinatown

was razed to make way for Union Station.“During Hong’s life time, he facilitated and

worked on at least 7,000 immigration cases,” saidLi Wei Yang, curator of Western American Historyat The Huntington and curator of the exhibition.“This exhibi tion will give visitors a rare andcomprehensive view of the life and career of alegendary lawyer who advocated relentlessly onbehalf of Chinese Americans striving to achieve theAmerican dream.”

The Los Angeles-based law firm Paul Hastings LLCis the corporate sponsor of this exhibition. Addi -tional support is provided by the Robert F. ErburuExhibition Endowment Fund.

Y. C. Hong in New Chinatown, which he helpedbuild, in the 1950s.

Immigrant’s coaching paper, ca.1936.

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HUNTINGTON STORE: Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, the store carriesa variety of books, prints, note cards, jewelry,home decor, toys, and gift items related to TheHunt ington’s collec tions. Pur chases helpfinance the institu tion. Store information: 626-405-2142.

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Laura Skandera TrombleyPresident

Catherine AllgorNadine and Robert A. Skotheim Director of Education

James P. FolsomMarge and Sherm Telleen / Marion and EarleJorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens

Anne GustusExecutive Assistant to the President

Steve HindleW. M. Keck Foundation Director of Research

Coreen A. RodgersAnne and Jim Rothenberg Vice Presidentfor Financial Affairs

Kevin SalatinoHannah and Russel Kully Directorof the Art Collections

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Laurie SowdVice President for Operations

Susan Turner-LoweVice President for Communications

David S. ZeidbergAvery Director of the Library

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“Y.C. Hong: Advocate for Chinese-American Inclusion”Opens Nov. 21 | Library, West Hall

“American Made: Selections from The Huntington’s Early American Art Collections”Through Jan. 5 | Boone Gallery

“A World of Strangers: Crowds in American Art”Through April 4 | Huntington Art Gallery, Second Floor

“Funny Business: Humor in British Drawings from Hogarth to Rowlandson”Through Dec. 1 | Huntington Art Gallery, Second Floor

On the cover: Grevillea ‘Superb’, a drought-tolerant shrub in theAustralian Garden. Photo by Martha Benedict. Back cover: Winterblooming aloes in the Desert Garden.

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exhibitions

Special Offer for Members

The Nutcracker

The Los Angeles Ballet isoffering Hunting ton Mem -bers 2-for-1 admis sion to

all of its performances of TheNutcracker this December. This special offer is valid on all tickets exclud ing the $99category. For dates and

venues, visit losangelesballet.org. Tickets may be purchased by calling 310-998-7782. Please have your Membership card ready and mention the code “HLM.” Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.

Inspired GiftsYou’ll find them in our fall catalog

There’s a special holidaytreat in store at The Hunt -ington: our first-ever fall

catalog. This richly illustratedguide to unusual gifts will beavailable in November. Itslavishly designed pages arepacked with irresistible, artisanal, evocative, and just plain fun items that willinfuse your holiday shopping list with inspiration. Pick up a free copy in theHuntington Store while they last. To shop online, visit theHuntingtonStore.org.

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It was an evening of moonlight and magicon Sept. 29 as more than 1,800 guestsgathered in Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, theGarden of Flowing Fragrance, for The

Huntington’s Mid-Autumn Moon Cele -bra tion. The event was open to Members atthe Premier levels (Affiliate, Supporting,Patron, and Benefactor) and the Society ofFellows. Under a silvery orb—the symbolof reunion and together ness—family andfriends enjoyed cocktails, teas, music,drama, and Asian cuisine from more than20 participating restaurants. But for many,the highlight of the evening was theexquisite garden itself, its lakeside pavilionsaglow with light and infused with the spiritof celebration. Fundraising continues for the com -ple tion of the garden. For information onhow you can contribute to the future of theGar den of Flowing Fragrance, visithuntington.org/ChineseGarden and click “Support.”

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Under the Mid-Autumn Moon

Photos by Martha Benedict

Major support for the Mid AutumnMoon Celebration was provided by

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resentful prince forceBenedick to prove his lovefor Beatrice—by vowing to kill his best friend. Set in the Sicilian town of Messina, MuchAdo About Nothing is one of the Bard’s liveliestand best-loved comedies, and the banteringBeatrice and Benedick are two of Shakespeare’swittiest and most endearing lovers. This colorful,full-scale production places the romantic action inthe mid-20th century. Shakespeare’s Globe in London is a faith -ful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse forwhich the Bard wrote many of his greatest plays.For the last five years, Globe Theatre on Tour hastaken productions on the road for performances atcastles, festivals, parks, and town squares in theUnited Kingdom and beyond. This is the touringcompany’s first performance at The Huntington,where the Library’s renowned Shakespeareholdings make it a perfect fit.

Members: $50. Non-Members: $65. Tickets: 800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com.Follow @GlobeOnTour and #MuchAdo onTwitter.

Globe Theatre on TourShakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

Prepare to enjoy a memorable evening oftheater as Shakespeare’s Globe in Londonbrings a touring production of Much AdoAbout Nothing to The Huntington for two

evening performances on Monday, Nov. 9, andTuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Rothenberg Hall. Claudio loves Hero and Hero lovesClaudio, and nothing seems capable of keepingthem apart. Claudio’s friend Benedick lovesBeatrice and Beatrice loves Benedick, but (sinceneither will admit it) nothing seems capable ofbringing them together. Only the intrigues of a

Winter is one of the most colorful months in thegardens—a great reason to plan a holiday visit.Look for early-blooming varieties of camellias

in the North Vista area and in the Chinese andJapanese gardens. Masses of blazing, torch-likealoes light up the Desert Garden in their spectacularseasonal show. The golden fall foliage of the Ginkgobiloba trees in the Zen Garden typically reaches itspeak in late November. And if you love poinsettias,don’t miss the exuberant display of the matureEuphorbia pulcherrima shrub along the SouthTerrace of the Huntington Art Gallery.

In Bloom

Photo by Bronwen Sharp

r The Café will be open until 7:15 p.m. before the start of events showing this symbol. Programattendees can enjoy a select variety of dinner options, desserts, beer, and wine in the new diningvenue overlooking the gardens, just steps away from Rothenberg Hall.

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2 0 1 5 E V E N T Swood’s effort to reimagine himself, hisspirituality, his personal freedom, and hisplace in the modern world. Internationalscholars will explore the significance ofmemoir, film, and biography in order toreconstruct Isherwood’s place in contem -porary culture and literary history. $25.Registration: researchconference@huntington.org or 626-405-3432.Rothenberg Hall

Tropical Nursery TourNov. 18 (Wednesday) 1:30–3 p.m.Go behind the scenes with Dylan Hannon,The Huntington’s curator of tropical collec-tions, for a tour of the botanical nurserieswhere rare orchids and other plants aregrown. $5*. Tickets: huntington.org/calendar.* For non-Members, admission is a separaterequired cost.

Chamber Music ConcertCamerata PacificaNov. 18 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m.The celebrated Camerata Pacifica ensembleperforms Mozart’s “Kegelstatt” Trio, the firstpiece written for clarinet, viola, and piano.Complementing the music of Mozart, theprogram also includes a major Bach sonataand a finger-bending fantasia on themesfrom the opera Rigoletto. $56. Tickets andprogram details: cameratapacifica.org or 805-884-8410. Rothenberg Hall r

Crotty LectureA Neglected Document (Really!)of the SalemWitch TrialsNov. 19 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.Clive Holmes, emeritus fellow of LadyMargaret Hall, Oxford, will provide a contextfor the 1692 determination by the Puritanclergymen of the Cambridge Associationconcerning spectral evidence in witchcrafttrials. Free; no reservations required.Rothenberg Hall r

ConferenceThe Business of Fun: The Role ofTheme Parks in Shaping Los AngelesNov. 21 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–2 p.m.From Disneyland to Marineland, from PacificOcean Park toLion CountrySafari, thegreater LosAngeles area hashad a richhistory withamusementparks. Thisconfer ence,sponsored bythe Los AngelesRegion Planning

Second Thursday Garden TalkEntertain and Inform withTimelapseDec. 10 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.During recent construction projects in theJapanese and Chinese gardens, photographerMichael Stern produced a series of timelapsefilms that captured the action as these land -scapes were transformed. Stern discusses thetime-lapse process and shows several of hiscompleted films, including the most recentone documenting the creation of LingeringClouds Peak, the Chinese Garden’s new rockgrotto and waterfall. A plant sale follows theprogram. Free; no reservations required.Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center

ConferencePortraiture as Interaction:The Spaces and Interfaces of the British PortraitDec. 11–12 (Friday–Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Recent scholarship on portraiture has becomeincreasingly interested in its status as aninteractive art form. Portraits often depict orinvite an interactive relationship betweensitters and spectators. In this conference, co-organized with the Yale Center for British Art,speakers will explore this topic in relationshipto British portraiture. $25. Registration:researchconference@huntington.org or 626-405-3432. Rothenberg Hall

HolidayMusicVox FeminaeDec. 14(Monday) 1 :30 p.m.Dressed inelaboratecostumes andperforming onperiod instru -ments, the vocalensemble VoxFeminae sings sacred and secular holidaymusic from the Medieval and Renaissanceeras. General admission.Huntington Art Gallery Loggia.

Viewing Stones ShowDec. 26–Jan. 3 (Closed Jan. 1) 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.The California Aiseki Kai presents its 26thannual show featuring more than 100 out -standing examples of suiseki and otherviewing stones. Practiced in Asia for centuriesand gaining popularity around the world, theart of viewing stones invites contemplation ofthe subtle, often fanciful forms that havebeen shaped by nature, the elements, andtime. General admission.Brody Botanical Center

History Group, examines how the influence ofamusement parks has gone beyond fun andmoney-making to shaping where and howSouthern Californians live today. $50. ($35students.) Registration: www.larphg.org.Rothenberg Hall

Southern California Gardener Series“Ugly” Isn’t a Turf Replacement:Doing Native Plants RightNov. 22 (Sunday) 2 p.m.When turf is removed in the name of waterconservation, the replacement garden shouldbe inviting, functional, sustainable, andbeautiful. Mike Evans, founder of Tree of LifeNursery in San Juan Capistrano, discusseshow an attractive landscape of native plantswill not only save water but will pass the testof time as an authentic representation of thetrue California garden. No reservationsrequired. General admission. AhmansonRoom, Brody Botanical Center

The Early Chinese Garden: WarringStates through the Tang DynastyNov. 24 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m.Michael Nylan, professor of East Asian studiesat the University of California, Berkeley,examines the archaeological and literaryevidence of the emergence of early gardenculture in China, from the 4th century B.C.through the Tang Dynasty (618–907). It’scommonly believed that early gardensdeveloped from the imperial huntinggrounds, but the standard narrative is worthquerying, says Nylan. Free; no registrationrequired. Rothenberg Hall

Distinguished Fellow LectureLooking at LincolnDec. 7 (Monday) 7:30 p.m.Shirley Samuels, professor of English andAmerican studies at Cornell University andthe Los Angeles Times Distinguished Fellow,examines the relationship between picturesof Abraham Lincoln and the language that heused in famous speeches such as theGettysburg Address. Free; no reservationsrequired. Rothenberg Hall r

LectureWilliam Smith: The Man, His Map, and theDemocratization of GeologyDec. 8 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m.In 1815, an impoverished and artless Britishsurveyor named William Smith embarked ona single-handed quest to map the geologicalstrata of England and Wales. Simon Winch -ester, author of The Map That Changed theWorld: William Smith and the Birth of ModernGeology, tells his extraordinary story. Free; noreservations required. Rothenberg Hall

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Globe Theatre on TourShakespeare’s Much AdoAbout NothingNov. 9 & 10 (Monday & Tuesday) 7 p.m.Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in Londonbrings a touring production of Much AdoAbout Nothing to The Huntington for twoevening performances. [See page 2 fordetails.] Members: $50. Non-Members: $65.Tickets: huntington.org/calendar.Rothenberg Hall

Second Thursday Garden Talk & SaleLush Landscapes, Little WaterNov. 12 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.Learning to be water-wise doesn’t meangiving up lush and sensuous gardens.Richard Hayden, head gardener for theNatural History Museum’s 3.5-acre NatureGardens, discusses low-water use plants,planting designs, and garden features thatcreate an exuberant, even tropical feelingwhile still meeting today’s strict irrigationstandards. A plant sale follows the program.Free; no reservations required. AhmansonRoom, Brody Botanical Center.

LectureArmistead Maupin on“My Logical Grandfather”Nov. 12 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.Armistead Maupin,American novelistand LGBT activist,reflects on hisfriendship withauthor ChristopherIsherwood and thesignificance ofIsherwood's culturalleader ship. Free.Reservations:huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall rThis lecture is presented in conjunction with theIsherwood conference. (See next listing).

Conference“My Self in a Transitional State”:Isherwood in CaliforniaNov. 13–14 (Friday–Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Christopher Isherwood settled in Los Angelesin 1939 and would live there for the rest ofhis life. This was the definitive act in Isher -

ALL MEMBERSChampagne & ShoppingDec. 1 (Tuesday) 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Shop for distinctive gifts in theHuntington Store and in our specialholiday boutique while sipping a glass ofsparkling wine. (Details on page 13.).

Santa DaysDec. 5 & 6 (Saturday & Sunday) 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Santa Claus is coming to town. Bring yourcamera for a Members-only photo op.

CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND ABOVEPhotos with SantaDec. 4 (Friday) 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Santa will make an early appearance justfor Upper Level Members. Don’t forgetyour camera!

SUPPORTING LEVEL AND ABOVEPremier Discovery ProgramNov. 21 (Saturday) 9 a.m.Join Li Wei Yang, curator of WesternAmerican History at The Huntington, for atour of the exhibition “Y.C. Hong: Advo -cate for Chinese-American Inclusion.”Invitation to follow.

For questions regarding your Member ship, please call 626-405-2124or visit huntington.org.

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Saving Our Gardens, Honoring Our PastNov. 2 (Monday) 7:30 p.m.Landscape designer and historian CarolynBennett offers an insightful overview of thegarden preservation movement, which seeksto protect and manage some of civilization’smost cherished green spaces. The lecture ispresented in collaboration with the CaliforniaGarden & Landscape History Society. Free; noreservations required. Rothenberg Hall

Music in the Chinese GardenWednesdays, 1–3 p.m.Enjoy traditional Chinese music everyWednesday afternoon in the Garden ofFlowing Fragrance. General admission.(Cancelled in the event of rain.)

In Conversation with Liz GoldwynNov. 4 (Wednesday) 7 p.m.Author and filmmaker Liz Goldwyn discussesher book Sporting Guide, a series of inter -linked stories that evoke a lost world on the

margins ofLos Angelessociety inthe 1890s.Long beforethe glitz andglamour ofHolly wood,Los Angeleswas a citywheredream erscame tomake theirfortunes—

and where a madam named Pearl Mortonentertained the city’s most powerfulpoliticians and entrepreneurs inside hernamesake brothel. William Deverell, directorof the Huntington–USC Institute on Californiaand the West, leads the conversation. A booksigning follows the program. Free. Reserva -tions: huntington.org/calendar.Rothenberg Hall r

Crotty LectureThomas Cromwell and the Giftsof the Tudor CourtNov. 5 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.Felicity Heal, emeritus fellow of JesusCollege, Oxford, discusses the importance ofgifts and patronage in the lethally competi -tive court of Henry VIII. Free; no reservationsrequired. Rothenberg Hall r

Japanese Teahouse ToursNov. 9 &Dec. 14 (Mondays) noon–4 p.m.Take a peek inside the Japanese Garden’sceremonial teahouse and learn the traditionsbehind its use. Informal tours are offered at20-minute intervals on the second Monday ofevery month. General admission.

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Plein Air in Watercolor Nov. 5–Dec. 17 (Thursdays) 9 a.m.–noon Join artist Robert Sherrill for a six-part series inplein air landscape painting. Sessions will beheld in the gardens, where the scenery of TheHuntington offers endless variety andinspiration. Members: $240. Non-Members:$265. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Drawing as a Gateway to Artistry,Exploration, and EnrichmentNov. 5–Dec. 17 (Thursdays) 9 a.m.–noonArtist Richard E. Scott conducts six classes indrawing the art, architecture, and gardens ofThe Huntington. Students can enroll inindividual sessions or attend all six: Drawingwith Greater Accuracy (Nov. 5), CreatingThree-Dimensional Form (Nov. 12), Depthand Space (Nov. 19), IntermediatePerspective (Dec. 3), Advanced Perspective(Dec. 10), and Finding Your Own Voice (Dec.17). Members: $50/session. Non-Members:$60/session. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Taste of Art: Street Foods and Farmers MarketsNov. 7 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Prepare a seasonal meal inspired by fairs,street foods, and farmers markets afterexploring the special exhibition “A World ofStrangers: Crowds in American Art,” in thiscooking workshop with Maite Gomez-Rejónfrom ArtBites. Members: $85. Non-Members:$100. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Ecosystem-Based Gardening SeriesPropagating California Native andDrought-Tolerant Plants Nov. 7 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonLearn basic skills of vegetative propagationwith Tim Becker, nursery manager at the

Theodore Payne Foundation, in this sessionfor advanced gardeners. Various species ofnative and perennial plants will be startedfrom cuttings, and each participant will leavewith a flat of cuttings to grow at home. $45.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

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viability, germination cues andpretreatments, sowing, and aftercare. $45.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Taste of ItalyDec. 12 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.The art of Italy and the country’s culinaryhistory come together with delicious results ina cooking workshop and gallery discussion ledby Maite Gomez-Rejón of ArtBites. Members:$85. Non-Members: $100. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Botanical Illustrationin WatercolorDec. 12–13(Saturday–Sunday) 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Hone yourbotanical drawingskills whilelearning thetechniques oftransparentwater color in thisclass withbotanical artistLisa Pompelli.Exercises willinclude mixing colors, building washes fordepth of tone, shading, and creating soft andhard edge details. Some prior drawingexperience is recommended. Members: $175.Non-Members: $195. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Painting with Nan RaeDec. 16 (Wednesday) 11 a.m.–3 p.m.Artist Nan Rae continues her popular water -color classes inspired by the art of Chinesebrush painting. Each session: $50.Registration: 818-842-6489.

Champagne and Sparkling WinesDec. 16 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.m.Sparkling wines are often reserved for specialcelebrations, yet their delicate flavors makethem some of the most versatile wines toaccompany food—perfect for everydayenjoyment. Join chef and sommelier BradOwen for an in-depth lecture and tasting.Members: $90. Non-Members: $105.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Flower ArrangingPine Boughs and FlowersDec. 19 (Saturday) 10 a.m.–noonLearn how to work with tall floral elementsincluding fresh pine boughs and flowers tocreate a bold floral statement for your holidaycelebrations. The design team from FlowerDuet leads this festive workshop. Members:$85. Non-Members: $100. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s Flower ArrangingMini PumpkinsNov. 14 (Saturday) 1–2:30 p.m.Dress up the Thanksgiving table withdelightful, hand-crafted arrangements madefrom mini pumpkins filled with succulents,dried pods, nuts, and berries. The team fromFlower Duet leads this creative workshop.Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanyingadult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopThe World of Chinese TeaNov. 14 (Saturday) 1–3 p.m.Kids can explore the world of Chinese tea andcreate their own personal blends in this funworkshop and tea-tasting led by Angie Lee of1001 Plateaus and Linda Louie of Bana TeaCompany. The program includes a tour of theChinese Garden. Ages 7–12. Fee includes oneaccompanying adult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopPapermakingNov. 21 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–noonHave you ever wondered how the pages of abook are made? Learn all about papermaking—and make some paper of your own—in thiscreative workshop with instructor LauraMoede. Ages 7–12. Fee includes oneaccompanying adult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Curator Tour“A World of Strangers”Nov. 12 (Thursday) 4:30–5:30 p.m.James Glisson, the Bradford and ChristineMishler Assistant Curator of American Art, leadsa private tour of the exhibition “A World ofStrangers: Crowds in American Art.” Members:$15. Non-Members: $20. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Tea WorkshopPu’er, the “Drinkable Antique”Nov. 14 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonChinese Pu’er tea is known for its complex flavoras well as its fabled history: it has been served asa tribute tea for emperors. Like fine wine,authentic cakes of aged Pu’er tea are highlycoveted. Join Angie Lee of 1001 Plateaus andLinda Louie of Bana Tea Company for a focusedtasting of different vintages and varieties of this“drinkable antique.” Members: $55. Non-Members: $65. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Flower ArrangingSeasonal CenterpiecesNov. 14 (Saturday) 10 a.m.–noonJoin the team from Flower Duet and learn tocreate a large succulent-topped white pumpkinaccented with dried pods and nuts. No plantingrequired! Makes a perfect Thanksgiving center -piece or hostess gift. Members: $85. Non-Members: $100. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Fortified Wines around the WorldNov. 18 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.mSherry (produced in southern Spain) and port(from Portugal) are among the best knownfortified wines, but almost every wine-producing country has its own. Join Brad Owenof the Art Institute of California for an in-depthlecture and tasting exploring unique fortifiedwines from around the world. Members: $90.Non-Members: $105. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Ecosystem-Based Gardening SeriesNative Seed-Starting WorkshopNov. 21 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonLearn how to propagate native plants fromseed in a workshop for advanced gardenersled by Madena Asbell and Genevieve Arnold ofthe Theodore Payne Foundation. This hands-on class covers basic seed physiology, seed

Continuing Education

Children’s WorkshopCooking with PumpkinsNov. 8 (Sunday) 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Young chefs can whip up some deliciousseasonal recipes made with everyone’s favoriteautumn fruit. (Pumpkin ice cream, anyone?)Chef Ernest Miller of Rancho La MercedProvisions leads the hands-on fun. Ages 7–12.Fee includes one accompanying adult. Mem -bers: $35. Non-Members: $45. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

A Celebration of StoriesNov. 14 (Saturday) 11 a.m.–3 p.m.Step into a story during this family eventcelebrating classic children’s literature and thejoys of reading. Books and authors will bebrought to life by actors from The MusicCenter’s We Tell Stories ensemble and theShakespeare Center of Los Angeles. Membersof the Beatrix Potter Society will read storiesabout Peter Rabbit and his friends, and the ArtGrist will offer story-themed art and craftactivities. General admission.

Family Holiday EveningA Christmas CarolDec. 4 (Friday) 7–8 p.m.Get into the spirit of theseason with a lively, inter -active performance ofCharles Dickens’ holidayclassic, A Christmas Carol,performed by Will &Company, The MusicCenter’s educa tional touringensemble. The program includes a pre-show sing-along of favorite holiday tunes.Members: $10/person. Non-Members:$15/person. Tickets: huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall r

Children’s WorkshopAll about RosesDec. 12 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–noonEverything is coming up roses in this hands-on workshop. Kids can explore TheHuntington’s historic Rose Garden withcurator Tom Carruth and then build theirown oversized paper rose bloom with somehelp from instructor Laura Moede. Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult.Members: $25. Non-Members: $35.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s Flower ArrangingMini Holiday TreesDec. 19 (Saturday) 1–2:30 p.m.Since ancient times, evergreen trees havebeen a central part of winter solstice cele -bra tions. Kids can put a new spin ontradition by creating mini holiday treesmade from fresh greenery and cut flowers inthis workshop led by the floral design teamfrom Flower Duet. Ages 7–12. Fee includesone accompanying adult. Members: $25.Non-Members: $35. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Anew video series made its debuton the Verso blog this fall. Wecall it LOOK>>. Once a month,

we’ll dip into The Huntington’swide-ranging collec tions and bringout a single unique object to sharewith our online audience. The firstvideo highlighted a clever toy from1824 called a Myriorama, compris -ing a set of illustrated cards, eachrepre senting a slice of a landscape,that could be arranged in endlesscombinations. You can see theMyriorama in action—along with

our second LOOK>> video, the Historiscope—athuntingtonblogs.org. Be sure to click “Subscribe” whileyou’re there.

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The really important divisions in this world arenot geographic,” Supreme Court JusticeStephen Breyer told an audience of morethan 500 at The Huntington in September.

“They’re not racial. They’re not religious. Theimportant divisions are those who believe in therule of law as a way of settling our problems andthose who don’t.” Justice Breyer’s lecture examined the manyways in which American judges, when interpret -ing law, must take ever greater account of foreignevents, law, and practices—the subject of his newbook, The Court and the World: American Law andthe New Global Realities. Rothenberg Hall wasfilled to capacity for the lecture, and an over flowcrowd watched via a live video feed in theadjacent Haaga Hall. The Honorable FrancesRothschild, presiding justice of the SecondDistrict, Division One, of the California Court ofAppeal, moderated a conversation with Breyerfollowing the lecture. The program was presented in conjunctionwith the Huntington exhibition “Magna Carta:Law and Legend, 1215–2015,” which marked the800th anniversary of the “great charter” thatestablished the ideals of constitutionalism andthe rule of law. You can download Justice Breyer’s fulllecture on iTunes U at http://bit.ly/BreyerSept23

Taking a Global ViewSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer spoke on “The Court and the World”to a capacity crowd in Rothenberg Hall

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Share The Huntington with family and friends this holidayseason: give the gift of Membership. The recipient willenjoy a full year of free admission, invitations to special

Members-only events, a discount in the Huntington Store,and more. Gift Memberships start at $120, and currentMembers receive 10 percent off all gift Membershippurchases. Buy more and save! Purchase four gift Membershipsand receive one free. Buy 10 and receive three free. Juststop by the Member Center or call 626-405-2124. Offer expires Dec. 31.

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Synchronicity, a term first coined by Carl Jungin the 1920s, holds that certain events can beconsidered “meaningful coincidences” if theyhappen with no apparent causal relationship

yet appear to be connected. The synchronicityoccurs in their coming together, and when a greaterunder standing and synthesis is attained. Aftercompleting my first quarter at The Huntington, mysense is that synchronicity defines our institution’shistory (nearly a century now), as well as ourcollections and exhibi tions. Here is The Huntington’s latest synchronic -itous moment: Our nation is roughly a year awayfrom electing its 45th president, and this fall and inthe months ahead, The Huntington will beexploring the concept of what it is to be Americanand how both national and international influenceshave shaped American culture. In September, we heard from Justice StephenBreyer about the challenges of interpreting the U.S.Constitution in an international legal environment,all in connection with our Magna Carta exhibitionand moderated by the Honorable FrancesRothschild. That same month, a selection of theearliest works from The Huntington’s American artcollection took center stage in a temporaryinstallation in the Boone Gallery (continuingthrough Jan. 5) spotlighting great paint ings andworks of decorative art from the Colonial period tothe mid-19th century. Then in October, a focused loan showopened, exploring 20th-century artists’ depiction ofcrowds in American public life. From patrioticparades to base ball games, from subway stations toangry riots, crowds form and disperse with arestless energy that has captivated many Americanartists. George Bellows, Walker Evans, and Weegeeare among the artists whose unique depictions ofthese teeming masses are included. And then, moving from artistic interpre -tation to an examination of historical facts, weobtain a completely different take on the topic with

an exhibi tion opening in November in the WestHall of the Library: “Y.C. Hong: Advocate forChinese-American Inclusion.” The show is drawnentirely from our You Chung Hong family papers.Hong was one of the first Chinese Americans topass the Cali fornia Bar and was a major figure inthe Los Angeles Chinese community during theperiod of the Chinese Exclusion Act. He was anauthority on U.S. immi gration laws who activelysought equal rights for Chinese Americans,lobbying U.S. senators and California governors tofight for Chinese inclusion. His is the inspiringstory of a man determined to make equal rights areality for Chinese-American immigrants. Thisextra ordinary opportunity to learn about ourshared history, our politics, and ourselves, wasmade possible by the Hong family’s generosity indonating the You Chung Hong papers to TheHuntington. Immigration is an issue that is far from beingreconciled in terms of how America views itself andits shared future. Historical papers like the Y.C.Hong archive make this story come to life oncemore, and make it relevant for all of us—and espe -cially to younger people who are coming of age at atime when immigration dominates the head linesand political discourse. As John F. Kennedy said:“The interaction of disparate cultures, the vehe -mence of the ideals that led the immigrants here,the oppor tunity offered by a new life, all gaveAmerica a flavor and a character that make it asunmistakable and as remarkable to people today asit was to Alexis de Tocqueville in the early part ofthe 19th century.” Hong’s experience—a life livedwith extra ordinary vigor, purpose, and tenacity—captures the essence of what it means to challengethe status quo and to be an American.

Laura Skandera Trombley, President

American Synchronicity

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Members’ SnapshotSonia and Monica Narang

Sisters Sonia and Monica Narang both travel theworld for their careers, but they consider TheHuntington their “home away from home.” It’s aplace that welcomes them back when they return

from abroad and reminds them of places they’vebeen. They share a Hunt ington Membership so theycan enjoy the benefit of free admission wheneverthey’re in town. Sonia, an international video journalist,produces stories for news outlets such as Public RadioInternational, The New York Times, Time magazine,and the BBC. “I’ve filmed everything from camelfairs in the deserts of India to cat-petting cafes inJapan,” says Sonia. Her sister Monica, a travel blog -ger and teacher, often acts as Sonia’s assistant whenshe’s shooting and editing on location. “Despite how much I love my trips and adven -tures,” Sonia said, “I also love coming home. TheHuntington is part of that; it’s where I go to relaxafter all the hustle and bustle of international travel.And the gardens offer a pleasant reminder of our

favorite destinations. The gardens give us thechance to play ‘Where do we want to go today?Australia? Japan? China?’ without ever gettingon a plane.”

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Siblings Monica and Sonia Narang

Special Offer for Members

A Christmas Carol

ANoise Within Theatre invites Huntington Members toenjoy a 50 percent discount on all regularly pricedtickets to its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christ -

mas Carol, Dec. 5–23. This holiday classic comes alive withoriginal music, fanciful staging, and a timeless messageabout the redemptive spirit of the season. For tickets,visit anoisewithin.org and enter the promotional codeHUNT50 when placing your order. For more information,call A Noise Within Theatre at 626-356-3100.

Our Holiday Gift to You

As a holiday gift to our Members, we’re offering avery special year-end deal. Upgrade your Mem -bership to any higher level before Dec. 31 and

receive a free gift Membership at the SustainingLevel, plus two additional guest passes. That’s a totalvalue of $160 in great gifts to share with family andfriends. Your current expiration date will be extend -ed by a year, and you’ll receive upgraded benefits tobegin enjoying right away. Best of all, your Hunting -ton Membership is 100 percent tax-deductible. When upgrading online at huntington.org,type "Holiday Upgrade" in the comments box onthe Membership check-out page. Or call us at 626-405-2124. But hurry—this special offer expires Dec. 31.

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One hundred and fifty years after itsconclu sion, the American Civil Warcontinues to be a subject of compel linginterest to historians and the general

public. A new project getting under way atThe Huntington will draw on that publicfascination to engage experts and amateursin a unique colla boration that promises toprovide fresh insights into a much-studiedconflict.

Thanks to a two-year federal grantfrom the National Historic Publications andRecords Commission, The Hunting ton willlaunch a crowd sourcing project in the springof 2016 to transcribe and decipher a collec -tion of 15,922 Civil War telegrams betweenAbraham Lincoln, his Cabinet, and officersof the Union Army. About one-third of themessages were written in code. This extra -ordinarily rare collection, acquired by TheHuntington in 2012, is a near-complete archive ofthe papers of Thomas T. Eckert, the head of themilitary telegraph office of the War Departmentunder Lincoln. The archive was thought to havebeen destroyed after the war and includes crucialcorrespondence that has never been published.Among the materials are 35 manuscript ledgerbooks of telegrams sent and received by the WarDepartment and more than 100 communiquesfrom Lincoln himself. Also included are top secretcipher books revealing the complex coding systemused to encrypt and decipher messages. TheConfederate Army never cracked the UnionArmy’s code.

The Huntington is partnering on the projectwith the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Libraryand Museum, North Carolina State University’sDigital History and Pedagogy Project, andZooniverse, the largest online platform forcollaborative volunteer research. As science has extended its workforce with“citizen scientists” who collect data for scientificresearch, so humanities scholars are now engaging“citizen archivists.” Through crowdsourcing, TheHuntington will be able to transcribe and decipherthese Civil War telegrams with greater efficiencyand accuracy than could be done by limited staff,expediting the process of providing open access tothese important historical documents. Watch for details about the launch of thecrowdsourcing website in the May/June issue ofCalendar.

Thomas T. Eckert,head of the militarytelegraph office ofthe War Departmentunder Lincoln.

This project is funded in part by a generousgrant from the National HistoricalPublications & Records Commission.

Grant NewsFederal Grant Supports Crowdsourcing Project to Decode Civil War Telegrams

Ledger books containing almost 16,000 Civil War telegramsbetween Abraham Lincoln, members of his Cabinet, andofficers of the Union Army. A crowdsourcing project will helptranscribe and decode the messages.

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Holiday Events for MembersCHAMPAGNE & SHOPPINGDec. 1 (Tuesday) 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Ring in the holidays at our annual Members-only event, where you can sip a glass of bubbly whileshopping for the perfect gift for everyone on yourlist. The spacious new Huntington Store and aspecial artisans’ boutique will offer a wider variety ofdistinctive and hand-crafted gifts than ever before (aperfect opportunity to take advantage of your Mem -bers’ discount). Enjoy strolling carolers and themusic of harp and hammered dulcimer, and pose fora festive snapshot at the instant photo booth. Whileyou’re here, relax with a leisurely stroll in the gar -dens until 4:30 p.m. or enjoy a meal in the new Café,which will be open until 7 p.m.

SANTA DAYSUPPER LEVEL MEMBERSDec. 4 (Friday) 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

ALL MEMBERSDec. 5 & 6(Saturday & Sunday) 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Just for Members, a specialopportunity to create somemagical holiday memories. Bringyour camera and take a keepsakephoto.

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Two very special evenings are planned for Fellows this fall, and bothpromise to provide fascinating insights to The Huntington and itscollections. President Laura Skandera Trombley will be the speaker at

the Fall Seminar Lecture and Reception in November, reflecting on theachievements of two great visionaries: Mark Twain and Henry Huntington.December’s Treasures of The Huntington event, for Huntington Circle andPresident’s Circle members, will be presented by Jennifer Watts, curator ofphotographs, who will offer an exclusive peek at photographs by AnselAdams in a set of limited edition portfolios acquired by The Huntington lastspring. Join the Fellows today! Become a member of this specialcommunity with your annual gift of $2,500 or more. For more information,please contact Emily Fischer in the Fellows Office at 626-405-2264 orefischer@huntington.org.

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FellowsUpcoming Fellows’ EventsFall Seminar Lecture and ReceptionNov. 3 (Tuesday)

Treasures of The HuntingtonDec. 10 (Thursday)

INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW

More than 400 friends and supportersgathered on a warm September even ingto enjoy dinner, dancing, and excellent

company at the annual Hunting ton Ball. Theblack-tie gala, chaired by trustee AnneRothenberg and her family, served as theformal welcome for the institution’s newpresident, Laura Skandera Trombley, and asa celebration of the promise and possibilitythat the future holds for The Huntingtonunder her leadership.

In her remarks, Trombley paid specialtribute to the late Jim Rothenberg, a com -munity leader who had been deeply involvedwith The Huntington for more than twodecades. Jim, who was to co-chair the event,passed away suddenly in July. His absencewas deeply felt by all those in attendance.

The event raised more than $430,000to support research and educational programsat The Huntington.

See more photos from the Huntington Ball atflickr.com/photos/huntingtonlibrary/albums.

Huntington Ball 2015

Above: Anne Rothenberg(center) and her familychaired this year’s HuntingtonBall. Clockwise from lowerleft: Katie Rothen berg Wei,Sarah and Dan Rothenberg,Alexander Wei, Jeremy Baker,and Erin Rothenberg Baker.

Left: President LauraTrombley welcomes guestsduring her formal remarks.

Photos by Jamie Pham