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We host neurologist Oliver Sacks at Live Talks Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 14th at The Aero Theatre. He’ll be in conversation with David Milch, Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. Only a few tickets remain. Ticket info here. The occasion for us hosting Dr. Sacks is the publication of his new book, Hallucinations, which was published…
Continue ReadingWe look forward to hosting Penn Jillette — the taller and louder of the comedy/magic dou, Penn & Teller — on November 15 at Live Talks Los Angeles at Track 16 at Bergamot Station. He’ll be discussing his new book, Every Day is an Atheist Holiday. Here’s a video on Jillette’s guide to the 2012…
Continue ReadingIf you are as intrigued by Oliver Sacks new book, Hallucinations, like we are, you can read a chapter from his book thanks to NPR’s First Reads. The chapter is on ‘hearing things’… Read/listen to the chapter here. Here’s an excerpt from NPR….Tickets to the event can be purchased here. Sacks will be in conversation…
Continue ReadingWe’re looking forward to our Live Talks Los Angeles event with Penn Jillette — the taller and louder of the magic and comedy duo, Penn & Teller. He’ll be discussing his new book, Everyday is an Atheist Holiday, November 15th at Track 16 at Bergamot Station. Purchase tickets here. Here’s a Q&A Jillette did with Los…
Continue ReadingThe Golden Globes announced today that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host 70th Golden Globe Awards on January 13, 2013. We have had the good fortune to have hosted both of them over the last couple years…Tina Fey in conversation with Steve Martin in 2010 and Amy Poehler in conversation with Jane Lynch in…
Continue ReadingHere’s the video from our event with Salman Rushdie discussing his memoir, Joseph Anton, with NPR’s Karen Grigsby Bates. Event was held September 23rd at the William Turner Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Center. Salman Rushdie in conversation with Karen Grigsby Bates from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Continue ReadingHere’s the video from our event with T.C. Boyle talking writing, books and his new novel, San Miguel. An Evening with T.C. Boyle from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Continue ReadingThe larger, louder half of legendary magic act Penn & Teller is back with a new collection of spiritual rants and hilarious ravings — Every Day Is an Atheist Holiday.
Continue ReadingA provocative investigation into hallucinations—their many guises, their physiological sources, and their personal and cultural resonances. Join us as he discusses with David Milch what hallucinations say about the organization and structure of our brains and how they have influenced every culture’s folklore and art.
Continue ReadingWe’re excited to be hosting Penny Marshall in conversation with her brother, Garry Marshall, at Live Talks Los Angeles next Wednesday, October 3 at The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. Ticket info here. Her memoir, My Mother Was Nuts is hilarious, and paired with her brother will be fun. Here are some recent news pieces…
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