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Do you have a question for Michael Ovitz, Ron Meyer or James Andrew Miller?

As we do with our larger sold out events, we are soliciting questions in advance for our event next week, September 29, 2016 featuring Michael Ovitz and Ron Meyer in conversation with James Andrew Miller.  The occasion for the event is James Andrew Miller’s book, POWERHOUSE: The Untold Story of Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency.  The event is…

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Do you have a question for Simon Sinek?

Tomorrow, September 20, we host Simon Sinek at a sold out event at the Moss  Theatre in Santa Monica. The occasion is the release of Sinek’s book, Together is Better. If you have a great question for Simon Sinek,  email your question to info@livetalksla.org Video from the event will be posted to our Facebook page and YouTube channel…

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Ron Meyer/Michael Ovitz/James Andrew Miller event rescheduled to September 29

Please note that our event with Ron Meyer, Michael Ovitz and James Andrew Miller on September 7th at the DGA Theatre discussing the book, POWERHOUSE: The Untold Story of Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency, has been rescheduled to September 29.  The venue and start time remain the same: Directors Guild Theatre, 8pm.   The event is being re-scheduled to September…

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Simon Sinek’s new book, Together is Better

Simon Sinek’s upcoming book, , Together is Better, is a celebration of that simple, human idea that we are better when we help each other than we are when we work alone.    It is the kind of book that is perfect to give to your friends, family, and colleagues who have started asking their own questions about…

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Do you have a question for Chris Anderson, Curator of TED?

Monday, May 9th we host Chris Anderson, Curator of TED Talks, in conversation with Pico Iyer at a sold out event at the Aero Theatre.  The occasion is the release of Chris Anderson’s book, TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. If you have a great question for Chris Anderson, here’s your chance…

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Parking for Marie Kondo event at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School

We expect a big audience for our event with Marie Kondo and Jamie Lee Curtis, so plan on arriving early.  Doors to the theatre open at 7:15pm and we start at 8pm. Parking is available in these two spaces. According to the City of Santa Monica website is $5 to park: — Civic Center Parking…

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Q&A with Don Cheadle on the making of “Miles Ahead”

We host Don Cheadle at Live Talks Los Angeles on March 30 discussing the movie, Miles Ahead, which he directed, starred in and co-wrote the screenplay.  WHO WAS MILES DAVIS AND WHY DID YOU FEEL COMPELLED TO MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT HIM?I’ve been steeped in Miles Davis’ music since the age of ten. He is…

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Do you have a question for Marie Kondo?

Do you have a great question for Marie Kondo? Here’s your chance to win a signed copy of her new book.  We will pick 10 questions, and if yours is selected, we ship you a signed copy of Spark Joy to anywhere in the US.   On Monday, January 25, we host Marie Kondo in conversation with…

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Do you have a question for Shepard Fairey?

Tomorrow, October 6, we host Shepard Fairey in conversation with Moby at a sold out event at the Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre at New Roads School.   Here’s your chance to win a signed copy of Shepard Fairey’s new book, COVERT TO OVERT:The Under/Overground Art of Shepard Fairey. If you have a great question for Shepard Fairey, here’s your…

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Do you have a question for Richard Dawkins? Your chance to win a signed book.

Tomorrow, October 1, we host Richard Dawkins at a sold out event at the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica. He’ll be interviewed by Penn Jillette.   Here’s your chance to win a signed copy of Dawkins’ book, Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science. If you have a great question for Richard Dawkins, here’s your chance…

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