Concert celebrates family life

Los Angeles-based singer/ songwriter Brian Joseph will present a concert, "Music to Celebrate Families," in honor of Mother's Day at Skirball Cultural Center. His show will be from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Sun., May 7 in the center's outdoor amphitheater, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.

Tickets range from $4 to $8 and should be purchased in advance by calling TicketWeb at (866) 4683399 or at the Skirball Admissions Desk.

Joseph's songs celebrate parenthood, families and mothers-tobe with music, humor and passion. His show is appropriate for children 1 year and older with an adult.

The Skirball will be hosting additional family concerts. From 11

a.m. to noon on Sun., May 21, the Crosspulse Percussion Quintet will perform in a show suitable for ages 5 and up with an adult.

From 11 a.m. to noon on Sun., June 25, Trinidadian performing artist Asheba brings his Putumayo Kids Reggae Playground to the Skirball in a show geared for ages 3 and up with an adult. With his Caribbean, reggae, call-and-response arrangements and impromptu ditties, Asheba spreads stories of hope and happiness for children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Ticket pricing and ordering are the same for the entire family concert series. For additional family and music programs, visit www.skirball.org.