JANUARY
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Monday, January 10, 7 PM FULL
- STANDBY ONLY
Unforgivable Blackness:
The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Filmmaker Ken Burns screens excerpts and discusses
his documentary about boxing’s first black heavyweight champion.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibit Play by Play, A Century
of L.A. Sports Photography, 1889-1989.
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Wednesday, January 12, 7 PM
David Thomson FULL - STANDBY ONLY
The Whole Equation: A History of Hollywood
In conversation with Steve Wasserman, editor, L.A. Times Book Review.
One of the greatest living film critics embraces the majesty, the art and the awfulness of Hollywood—how the movies have inspired us and why they so often let us down. Co-presented with The Council of the Library Foundation and sponsored by City National Bank.
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Tuesday, January 18, 7 PM
Wendy Wasserstein FULL - STANDBY ONLY
Sloth:The Seven Deadly Sins
In conversation with Madeline Puzo, Dean, USC School of Theater. Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright discusses the 10 Commandments of Slothdom.
LIBRARY ASSOCIATES’ RECEPTION TO FOLLOW.
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Wednesday, January 19,7 PM
Yann Martel
FULL - STANDBY
ONLY
The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios
The author of Life of Pi reads and discusses four
unforgettable stories.
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Monday, January 24, 7 PM
BBC AMERICA’S Get Writing
with Canterbury Tales
UK Scriptwriter Peter Bowker screens
and discusses his contemporary interpretation of Chaucer’s
The Millers Tale set in a Kent karaoke pub. Gary Glickman
of UCLA Extension Writers’ Program offers advice
on writing a 2,000-word short story for BBC AMERICA’S Get
Writing with Canterbury Tales competition (open to emerging
writers 18+). For more information on the compitition, please visit
www.bbcamerica.com.
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Tuesday, January 25, 7 PM
Adam Hochschild
“The Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves”
In 1787, a printer, a lawyer, a cleric, several merchants and a musician convened in a London bookshop. Their goal: to end slavery in the largest empire on earth. A thrilling account of the world’s first grass-roots human rights campaign. Co-presented with Human Rights Watch.
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Thursday, January 27, 7 PM FULL
- STANDBY ONLY
Richard Riordan and
Eli Broad: A Conversation
“The Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor”
Two of LA's most prominent businessmen and philanthropists discuss the
future of the American middle class. Co-sponsored by ZÓCALO.
To reserve seats for this event, call (213) 403-0416
or visit www.zocalola.org
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FEBRUARY
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Wednesday, February 2, 7 PM
Pam Houston
Sight Hound: A Novel
The best-selling author of Cowboys Are My Weakness unfolds a story that illuminates the intangible covenant between dogs and humans.
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Monday, February 7, 7 PM
“A Field Guide
to Activism” FULL
- STANDBY ONLY
Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards
in conversation with Gloria Steinem.
The authors of Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism and the Future
discuss with a long-time activist how young people can create
a world that more clearly reflects their values. Co-presented
with Ms. Magazine.
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Wednesday, February 9, 7 PM
Jared Diamond FULL - STANDBY ONLY
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
A brilliant and absorbing examination of how our world can best avoid committing ecological suicide, by the best-selling author of Guns, Germs, and Steel.
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Tuesday, February 15, 7 PM
A Conversation with Andrés
Martinez FULL - STANDBY ONLY
The new editorial page editor of the Los Angeles Times
and Pulitzer Prize finalist joins us for a wide-ranging
interview. Co-sponsored by ZÓCALO. To reserve seats for
this event, call (213) 403-0416 or visit www.zocalola.org
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Thursday, February 17, 7 PM
Anne Marie Oliver and Paul F. Steinberg
The Road to Martyr’s Square: A Journey into the World of the Suicide Bomber
A Visual Lecture
A unique perspective on the intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by two writers who spent years on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Wednesday, February 23, 7
PM FULL - STANDBY ONLY
Michael Shermer
Science Frictions: Where the Known Meets the Unknown
In conversation with author Eric Lax. Shermer,
psychologist and science historian, explores the biases that plague
and propel science—from heretical ideas about the boundaries
of the universe to Star Trek’s lessons about chance and time. |
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are FREE.
All programs are held in the Mark Taper Auditorium.
Seats are limited. Reservations recommended.
Reservations: Online Request or (213) 228-7025
Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
Standby tickets may be available at the door, in person only, beginning
one hour before program.
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All programs are subject to change.
A book signing follows each author program.
Books available for purchase courtesy of the Library Store, at the door or in advance (213) 228-7550
(10% discount for Library Associates).
PARKING:
524 S. Flower St. Garage
$7.00 maximum weekdays after 4 p.m.
$1.00 all day Saturday and Sunday with Library Card validation.
ALOUD Archive
Presented by the 
Supported by The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and Donna and Martin J. Wolff.
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