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Conversations, Readings, Performances
[ALOUD] brings together today’s brightest cultural, scientific, and political luminaries with the curious minds of Los Angeles.
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Wed, Jun 02, 7:00 PM
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Richard Russo
That Old Cape Magic
In conversation with Carolyn Kellogg,LA Times Jacket Copy
Thu, Jun 03, 7:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Advancing Urban Agriculture in L.A.
Returning to BasicsA Panel DiscussionModerated by Mia Lehrer, landscape planner
w/Mud Baron, LAUSD School Garden Program; Glen Dake, Community Garden Council; Paula Daniels, Food Policy Task Force; Robert Gottlieb, Center for Food & Justice
Tue, Jun 08, 8:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Co-presented with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
An Evening with John Waters
On Neurotic Happiness
In conversation with actress & author Carrie Fisher
$25 General Admission
Thu, Jun 10, 7:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Timur & The Dime Museum
Operatic Vaudeville with a Bohemian Attitude
$7.00 Admission/Free to Library Associates
Tue, Jun 15, 7:00 PM
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John Ashbery's Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror
A Multi-media Reading for Six Voices
Directed by Jim Paul with technical direction by Beth Thielen
Readers: Joan Arnold, Tom Curwen, David Kipen, Jim Paul, Louise Steinman, Terry Wolverton
Thu, Jun 17, 7:00 PM
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James Workman
Heart of Dryness: How the Last Bushmen Can Help Us Endure the Coming Age of Permanent Drought
In conversation with Adán Ortega, Jr., co-founder of Water Conservation Partners Inc.
Tue, Jun 22, 7:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Bill Boyarsky and Peter Jones
Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times, Conversation and Film Excerpts
Moderated by Patt Morrison, LAT columnist & radio host
Wed, Jun 23, 7:00 PM
[ALOUD]
The Black Body
A Reading and Panel Discussion
With Nzingha Clarke, David Goldsmith, Peter J. Harris, Philip Littell, Jason Luckett, and Gail Wronsky
Moderated by Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, editor
Mon, Jun 28, 8:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Co-presented with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
An Evening with Christopher HitchensCANCELLED*
In conversation with Steve Wasserman, former editor, LA Times Book Review
For personal reasons, Christopher Hitchens has been forced to cancel his trip to LA. Please accept our apologies and Christopher’s regrets for the inconvenience. He was very much looking forward to this engagement.
Tue, Jun 29, 7:00 PM
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Ayelet Waldman
Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace
In Conversation with novelist Susan Straight
Wed, Jun 30, 7:00 PM
[ALOUD]
Newer Poets XV
A Poetry Reading
With Erika Ayon, David Eadington, Dina Hardy, Georgia Jones-Davis, Russell Salamon, and Mike Sonksen
Thank you to our generous sponsors
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