With all that's going on in the world, it is sometimes hard for us to keep a positive focus on our lives. Maybe we can all glean a little wisdom from an old pop tune many of us may have sung in our youth. Learn more in this edition of Reflections.
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Accentuate the Positive
Located at Forest Lawn - Covina Hills, this image shows "The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Plants," which is a scene from the Sistine Chapel ceiling. On the left, God is shown flying above the land and gesturing toward plants. On the right, God hovers between the sun and the moon. This was one of the final scenes that Michelangelo painted on the Sistine ceiling. As his work progressed across the ceiling, his figures were imbued with increasing levels of movement. The mosaic was executed in Pietrasanta, Italy. It was installed in 1975 along with other scenes from the Sistine Chapel.
We honor and remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) for her 27 years of service on the United States Supreme Court.
We know things look a little different, but many things remain the same: the warm welcome, the loving compassion, and the caring dedication for the families we serve.
Check out this gorgeous watercolor from our upcoming exhibition, “Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style.” The artwork is part of a three-part suite of preparatory drawings, intended for round windows or roundels, which were designed c.1920. A note at the bottom right states, “ALL BORDERS LIKE THIS ONE,” which was a time-saving message from the watercolor artist to other members of the studio. Although the border here is only partially complete, it gives an indication of the decorative Beaux-Arts-style stained glass intended for the windows.
Due to state and county regulations, indoor museums remain closed until further notice. We hope to open the exhibition this fall, but exact dates are still TBD.
"No day shall erase you from the memory of time." - Virgil #NeverForget
Join us for a virtual DDLM celebration, LIVE here on our Forest Lawn Facebook page, Sunday, November 1st, from 12PM-2PM. There will be dance, Mariachi music, a religious service, and more!
Welcome to Part 3 of our Hall of Crucifixion Resurrection (HOCR) series! James Fishburne, Museum Director, focuses on Robert Clark's painting of The Resurrection.
Featured in our next exhibition, Miles MacGregor, or EL MAC, is an internationally renowned artist based in Los Angeles. He is known for his public murals, graffiti, and acrylic painting, and in the past several years has executed a number of works on glass. EL MAC primarily focuses on the faces of everyday people, and in doing so, emphasizes the humanity of an individual. The title of this artwork – Sangre Nueva or New Blood – implies life, rebirth, and resiliency.
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Due to state and county regulations, indoor museums remain closed until further notice. We hope to open our exhibition -- Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style -- later this year, but exact dates are still TBD.
EL MAC
Sangre Nueva
Stained Glass
2015
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, at 3PM for A Special Virtual Seminar: Making it Through the Holidays. We will be interviewing author, and grief specialist, Dr. Harold Ivan Smith. We'll discuss the difficult tasks of grieving associated with any holiday. We will also emphasize the added layers brought by COVID-19. The event will be live on this Facebook page.
With COVID-19 keeping many of us cooped up, it's more important than ever to make sure we get enough exercise to maintain our health. One of the simplest forms of exercise has some of the greatest benefits. Read more in this edition of Reflections.
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Benefits of Walking
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers!!
Los Angeles Lakers
October 11 at 11:00 PM ·
Join me and Dr. Harold Ivan Smith for a grief seminar on grieving through the holiday season.
Don't forget to join us this Sunday for our virtual Dia de los Muertos event, live on Facebook!
SUN, NOV 1 AT 12:00 PM PST
Dia de los Muertos 2020
Did you know that Forest Lawn has a replica of Michelangelo's only finished panel painting? A mosaic re-creation of the "Doni Tondo" is located at Forest Lawn Glendale. The original was painted c.1507 and is on display in the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. The colors of the original painting are striking, and they're equally stunning in the mosaic.
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Día De Los Muertos
Here is a sneak peek of our Virtual #DDLM event happening TODAY on our Facebook page. Join us at 12pm! #diadelosmuertos #losangelesevents
REMINDER: Join us this Sunday (11/1) for a virtual DDLM celebration, LIVE here on our Forest Lawn Facebook page from 12PM-2PM. There will be dance, Mariachi music, a religious service, and more!
Join us on Wednesday, November 11th, for a virtual live Veterans Day event. Through inspiring speeches and performances, we come together virtually in honor of the resiliency and triumph of the human spirit, expressing our gratitude for the men and women who have placed themselves in harm’s way for our country.
REMINDER: Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th, for a virtual live Veterans Day event. Through inspiring speeches and performances, we come together virtually in honor of the resiliency and triumph of the human spirit, expressing our gratitude for the men and women who have placed themselves in harm’s way for our country.
Many people are very good about showing compassion to others, but are sometimes pretty tough on themselves. Do you know anyone like that? Are you like that? Read more in this edition of Reflections.
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Self Compassion
Join us on December 3rd at 7PM LIVE on our Facebook page for a virtual event honoring the memories of your loved ones with speaker Maria Quiban Whitesell (Author, You Can’t Do It Alone) and music from Peter Green Ensemble.
This glass "magic lantern" slide from the early 20th century is part of the extensive archives of the Forest Lawn Museum The glass slide shows Forest Lawn's replica of Michelangelo's Moses in its original outdoor location with the Ten Commandments visible on the base. Today the statue is in the Great Mausoleum (Forest Lawn - Glendale).
In advance of the opening of the exhibition, Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style at Forest Lawn Museum, join us for a very special virtual event celebrating the work of Judson Studios!
Fifth generation president David Judson and writer Steffie Nelson, co-authors of the new book, JUDSON: Innovation in Stained Glass (Angel City Press), will sit down for a conversation about the 124-year old Highland Park studio moderated by Museum Director James Fishburne.
When: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 7:00-8:15 PM
RSVP: museum@forestlawn.com
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Free Virtual Event with Judson Studios
The holidays can be a difficult time of the year when we are dealing with the loss of a loved one. A global pandemic makes things even more challenging. In this edition of Reflections, we'll discuss some ways to help you navigate your way through this highly emotional time.
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Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
We invite you to join us on December 3rd, at 7PM, LIVE on our Facebook page for a virtual event honoring the memories of your loved ones.
Corazones en Duelo was live.
8 hrs ·
Aquí está el video de nuestro Servicio Conmemorativo. Solo denle play para volver a verlo completo.
Forest Lawn Latino was live.
December 6 at 1:55 PM ·
Dando play al video pueden ver de nuevo la celebración de este día.
Last week Forest Lawn donated fragments of the fallen David. The sculpture will find new life at the artist's, David Flores, studio.
In 2021, a new David will arrive at Forest Lawn Glendale. Stayed tuned for an announcement next year!
Join us as we count down our Top 10 stained glass windows at Forest Lawn, presented by Museum Director James Fishburne. And share with us in the comments below which of these is your favorite so far!
Planning is something we talk about frequently. However, life sometimes throws us curveballs that we aren't expecting. What, then, should we do? Read more in this edition of Reflections.
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Life is not orderly
It's always hard to grieve during the holidays—and this year is exceptional with everything else we have lost.
Would you be willing to have a redo for 2020? You're not alone. Problem is we can't go back and change what happened, but we can make changes going forward. Read more in this edition of Reflections.
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You Can’t Go Back
Join us next month for a special virtual presentation honoring Black History Month. The event will include inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more!
SAT, FEB 13 AT 12:00 PM PST
In Honor of Black History Month: Preserving Honor and Excellence
September 22, 1927-January 7, 2021
We pay our respects to a true American legend and champion of the sport.
A Player. A Coach. A Leader.
A Hall of Famer—with 71 seasons with the Dodgers.
Today we honor and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr, (1929-1968), known for leading and advancing the civil rights movement.
Also known for his acts of service, his words continue to inspire us on this #DayofService —to volunteer, to contribute, and to uplift within our own communities: “Everyone can be great because everybody can serve."
One good thing about ending a challenging year is the hope that comes with a brand new year ahead. Read more about what that means for us during a pandemic in this edition of Reflections.
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The New Year That Has Never Been
Today we visit Forest Lawn Covina Hills. These images show "The Separation of Land and Water," which is a scene from the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo's figure of God is full of motion as he soars through the air in this scene from the Book of Genesis. This was one of the final scenes that Michelangelo painted on the ceiling. The mosaic was executed in Pietrasanta, Italy. It was installed in 1975 along with other scenes from the Sistine Chapel.
Learn more about Forest Lawn's Michelangelo sculptures and discover how they fit into the long history of replicas in this article by James Fishburne, Director of Forest Lawn Museum.
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Replicating Michelangelo – Smarthistory
You're invited to a special Understanding Grief virtual seminar live on this page on February 3rd at 7PM. For more information, please reach out to Galen Goben or visit forestlawn.com!
Join us for part two of our Top 10 stained glass windows at Forest Lawn, presented by Museum Director James Fishburne! Which of these is your favorite?
This year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, will honor four outstanding students, each with strong academics, community service, and exciting goals for their future.
Kayli McNeil attends California Baptist University. She is majoring in psychology and planning to minor in music this coming year. Currently, she wants to become a marriage and family therapist when she completes college. In school, she is a part of Black Student Union, United, The Disney Club, and The Office Club.
Before Cal Baptist, she attended Monrovia High School where she recently graduated as a member of the class of 2020. In high school, she participated in cheer for all four years, track and field her senior year, and choir for two years.
Learn some information about grief so that your journey of grief can be walked a bit better.
REMINDER: Join us tonight at 7PM for a special virtual Understanding Grief seminar live on this page.
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January 27 at 1:54 PM ·
You're invited to a special Understanding Grief virtual seminar live on this page on February 3rd at 7PM. For more information, please reach out to Galen Goben or visit forestlawn.com!
Forest Lawn has a long tradition of honoring and recognizing Southern California Youth. This year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, will honor four outstanding students, each with strong academics, community service, and exciting goals for their future.
Kyley Douglas graduated from Pasadena High School in 2020 where she attained a 3.5 GPA and was involved in many extracurricular activities including football management, volunteering at Huntington Hospital and the Tournament of Roses house, 4 years of varsity soccer, volleyball, Black Student Union, Christian Club, and National Honors Society. She is currently a freshman attending San Diego State University where she is studying to become a Black female filmmaker. #blackhistorymonth
The fourth student that we will be honoring at this year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, is Lael Williams.
Lael is a graduating senior in Marlborough School’s class of 2021. She participates in extracurriculars such as volleyball, tutoring, and ceramics. Lael aspires to be a physician and enter college in the Pre-Health track. #BlackHistoryMonth
This year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, will honor four outstanding students, each with strong academics, community service, and exciting goals for their future.
The third student that we will honor is Aydn Morris, a Junior at St. John Bosco High School in the city of Bellflower. Aydn plays Golf; he is also a Boy Scout and is working on becoming a Journalist. After graduating from high school, Aydn would like to attend college and major in Journalism or Psychology. The future is extremely bright for Aydn, and he's ready to take the world by storm. #BlackHistoryMonth
Just breathe! Have we said that to someone, or even said it to ourselves, when going through a stressful situation? In this edition of Reflections, we'll discuss a process called B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
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Breathe
This year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, will honor four outstanding students, each with strong academics, community service, and exciting goals for their future.
Kayli McNeil attends California Baptist University. She is majoring in psychology and planning to minor in music this coming year. Currently, she wants to become a marriage and family therapist when she completes college. In school, she is a part of Black Student Union, United, The Disney Club, and The Office Club.
Before Cal Baptist, she attended Monrovia High School where she recently graduated as a member of the class of 2020. In high school, she participated in cheer for all four years, track and field her senior year, and choir for two years.
Learn some information about grief so that your journey of grief can be walked a bit better.
REMINDER: Join us tonight at 7PM for a special virtual Understanding Grief seminar live on this page.
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January 27 at 1:54 PM ·
You're invited to a special Understanding Grief virtual seminar live on this page on February 3rd at 7PM. For more information, please reach out to Galen Goben or visit forestlawn.com!
Let us know below about the quirky, yet endearing, memories that you have of your loved one(s) that you have lost. We're looking forward to reading them!
Happy President's Day! The Birth of Liberty Mosaic, at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, was made in Italy by artists under the supervision of art expert, Professor Bruno Bearzi. The mosaic is one of the most dramatic representations of American History ever created.
Join us for our live Black History Month event! It will include inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more.
Join us for our live Black History Month event! It will include inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more.
Black History Month - 2021
The fourth student that we will be honoring at this year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, is Lael Williams.
Lael is a graduating senior in Marlborough School’s class of 2021. She participates in extracurriculars such as volleyball, tutoring, and ceramics. Lael aspires to be a physician and enter college in the Pre-Health track. #BlackHistoryMonth
This year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, will honor four outstanding students, each with strong academics, community service, and exciting goals for their future.
The third student that we will honor is Aydn Morris, a Junior at St. John Bosco High School in the city of Bellflower. Aydn plays Golf; he is also a Boy Scout and is working on becoming a Journalist. After graduating from high school, Aydn would like to attend college and major in Journalism or Psychology. The future is extremely bright for Aydn, and he's ready to take the world by storm. #BlackHistoryMonth
Forest Lawn has one of the world's largest collections of full-scale marble replicas of Michelangelo's work. In this video, James Fishburne discusses Michelangelo's Pieta.
Let us know below about the quirky, yet endearing, memories that you have of your loved one(s) that you have lost. We're looking forward to reading them!
Happy President's Day! The Birth of Liberty Mosaic, at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, was made in Italy by artists under the supervision of art expert, Professor Bruno Bearzi. The mosaic is one of the most dramatic representations of American History ever created.
Watch our annual Black History Month event below! It includes inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more.
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Black History Month - 2021
Join us for our live Black History Month event! It will include inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more.
Black History Month - 2021
The fourth student that we will be honoring at this year’s Black History Month event on February 13th, live on Facebook, is Lael Williams.
Lael is a graduating senior in Marlborough School’s class of 2021. She participates in extracurriculars such as volleyball, tutoring, and ceramics. Lael aspires to be a physician and enter college in the Pre-Health track. #BlackHistoryMonth
Do you have a favorite ceiling at Forest Lawn? One of our favorites is this gold and burgundy gem in the Great Mausoleum. A bronze lamp hangs in the center while geometric patterns common in Art Deco and Greco-Roman architecture adorn the surrounding area.
How large should your estate be for you to think about having a will or living trust? Find out more in this edition of Reflections.
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Without a Will
Forest Lawn has one of the world's largest collections of full-scale marble replicas of Michelangelo's work. In this video, James Fishburne discusses Michelangelo's Pieta.
Let us know below about the quirky, yet endearing, memories that you have of your loved one(s) that you have lost. We're looking forward to reading them!
Happy President's Day! The Birth of Liberty Mosaic, at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, was made in Italy by artists under the supervision of art expert, Professor Bruno Bearzi. The mosaic is one of the most dramatic representations of American History ever created.
Watch our annual Black History Month event below! It includes inspirational words from Pastor Jean Burch and Pastor Geremy Dixon, outstanding jazz music, song and dance, and more.
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Black History Month - 2021
Since 1924, Forest Lawn has held Easter Sunrise Services to celebrate with our community. Join us this year virtually for our annual tradition—live on Facebook!
Do you have a favorite ceiling at Forest Lawn? One of our favorites is this gold and burgundy gem in the Great Mausoleum. A bronze lamp hangs in the center while geometric patterns common in Art Deco and Greco-Roman architecture adorn the surrounding area.
How large should your estate be for you to think about having a will or living trust? Find out more in this edition of Reflections.
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Without a Will
Forest Lawn has one of the world's largest collections of full-scale marble replicas of Michelangelo's work. In this video, James Fishburne discusses Michelangelo's Pieta.
Let us know below about the quirky, yet endearing, memories that you have of your loved one(s) that you have lost. We're looking forward to reading them!
Take some time to acknowledge and recognize the losses that have happened over the last year—maybe then we'll begin to feel a little bit better. #griefsupport #covid19
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Enjoy this 1926 photo of the women from Pearl Keller’s School of Dancing. Pearl Keller opened her school in Glendale c.1915.
Since 1924, Forest Lawn has held Easter Sunrise Services to celebrate with our community. Join us this year virtually for our annual tradition—live on Facebook!
Do you have a favorite ceiling at Forest Lawn? One of our favorites is this gold and burgundy gem in the Great Mausoleum. A bronze lamp hangs in the center while geometric patterns common in Art Deco and Greco-Roman architecture adorn the surrounding area.
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we are sharing this image of Rosa Caselli-Moretti. Rosa ran her family’s studio, and along with her sister Cecilia, she created a full-scale version of the Last Supper in stained glass, which is located in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Glendale.
Take some time to acknowledge and recognize the losses that have happened over the last year—maybe then we'll begin to feel a little bit better. #griefsupport #covid19
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Enjoy this 1926 photo of the women from Pearl Keller’s School of Dancing. Pearl Keller opened her school in Glendale c.1915.
Since 1924, Forest Lawn has held Easter Sunrise Services to celebrate with our community. Join us this year virtually for our annual tradition—live on Facebook!
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Join us here live on our Facebook page, on Sunday, April 4th, at 7 am for our annual Easter Sunrise Service!
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Easter Sunrise Service
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we are sharing this image of Rosa Caselli-Moretti. Rosa ran her family’s studio, and along with her sister Cecilia, she created a full-scale version of the Last Supper in stained glass, which is located in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Glendale.
Take some time to acknowledge and recognize the losses that have happened over the last year—maybe then we'll begin to feel a little bit better. #griefsupport #covid19
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Enjoy this 1926 photo of the women from Pearl Keller’s School of Dancing. Pearl Keller opened her school in Glendale c.1915.
