The American West is a tale of myth, history, storytelling, and everything in between. Join MUSE/IQUE for an exciting exploration into how art shaped our perspective of the American Frontier - from fantastical Hollywood film scores and Wild West tunes, to contemporary reclaimings of the true diverse history of the North American West.
SHOWTIMES
August 25 - 7:30 pm
@ THE HUNTINGTON
August 26 - 7:30 pm
@ THE HUNTINGTON
August 30 - 3:00 pm - PREMIUM RSVPS ONLY
@ SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER
August 30 - 7:30 pm
@ SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER
ABOUT LOOKING WEST
MUSE/IQUE Presents
​Looking West
HOW THE MYTH OF THE WESTERN FRONTIER GOT ITS START
Presented in partnership with The Huntington, Skirball Cultural Center, and East West Bank​​
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The American West is a tale of myth, history, storytelling, and everything in between. Join MUSE/IQUE for an exciting exploration into how art shaped our perspective of the American Frontier - from fantastical Hollywood film scores and Wild West tunes, to contemporary reclaimings of the true diverse history of the North American West.
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From “Home on the Range,” to “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” to “Knockin' on Heaven's Door,” join MUSE/IQUE for an invigorating discovery of the music behind the Western Frontier!
MEET THE ARTISTS
Damon Daunno (vocals)
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​Damon Daunno received Tony and Grammy nominations for his performance as Curly in Daniel Fish’s revival of Oklahoma! He can be seen in AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, and his television credits include The Hating Game, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Blue Bloods. He originated the role of Orpheus in the off-Broadway production of Hadestown at New York Theatre Workshop. Damon has performed with orchestras throughout Russia and Europe; he is a multi-instrumentalist who has scored both features and short films.
@damondaunno on social platforms.
Raye Zaragoza (vocals)
Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles based singer songwriter whose music explores resilience, joy, and emotional honesty. Paste Magazine called her “one of the most politically relevant artists in her genre.” Her album Hold That Spirit features collaborations exclusively with female artists and celebrates strength and community. Passionate about Indigenous visibility, Zaragoza also writes for Netflix’s Spirit Rangers. Her music has appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Resident Alien, NCIS, and more.
@rayezaragoza on social platforms.
Glynn Turman (actor)
Emmy Award-winning actor Glynn Turman began his career onstage in 1959 in A Raisin in the Sun opposite Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. In film, he has starred alongside Colman Domingo in both Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Rustin, and his many TV credits include Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar, Women of the Movement, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Black Cake, and Percy Jackson & The Olympians. For his years of incredible achievements, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025.
@glynnturman1 on social platforms.
VENUES
SPONSORS
Presented in Partnership with The Huntington
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Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, it supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. ​​
Presented in Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center
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Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball is one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles.
Presented in Partnership with East West Bank ​
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The East West Bank Art Program began 20 years ago with a mission to foster greater cultural understanding, encourage meaningful dialogue, and help bridge the East and the West through the universal language of art.​​
KPFK is a Proud Media Sponsor​
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KPFK is a listener-powered, commercial free radio station in Los Angeles. We were the first full-time FM station west of the Mississippi powered entirely by listener donations. From the beginning, the mission was plain: serve peace, culture, and honest public conversation without compromise.
