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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 to…

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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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Do you have a question for Mindy Kaling? Your chance to win a signed book!

This Sunday, September 27, we host Mindy Kaling at a sold out event at the Alex Theatre.   Here’s your chance to win a signed copy of Mindy Kaling’s collection of essays, Why Not Me? If you have a great question for Mindy, here’s your chance to win a signed copy of her book.  We…

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Food talks at Live Talks LA this fall — Emeril Lagasse, Nigella Lawson & Madhur Jaffrey

We’re excited about our fall line up of food events in our Live Talks Food & Wine series. All three events are preceded by a reception with selections prepared from each of the cookbooks featured and accompanied by California wines.  We feature Emeril Lagasse on October 8, Nigella Lawson on November 12 and Madhur Jaffrey on…

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Terry Gilliam to appear at Live Talks LA, Oct 19

We’re excited to announce that Terry Gilliam, the screenwriter, innovative animator, acclaimed visionary film director, and member of Monty Python appears at Live Talks Los Angeles on October 19, 2015 at the Alex Theatre. We’re honored to host the launch event for Gilliam’s memoir that goes on sale the next day.  Tickets on sale to…

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LA Weekly picks both Norman Lear (March 2) and Kim Gordon (March 5) events as “14 fun things to do in LA this week.”

We are thrilled both our events next week made the LA Weekly “14 fun things to do in L.A. this week.”  Visit our website for tickets and more information on these events.  Here’s what the LA Weekly had to say about both events. Monday  3/2 The lovable bigot, the women’s libber, the blue-collar African-American family…

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