Listening to a writer is a really cool experience. When you’re reading a book, it’s rare that you ask yourself, “Hey, I wonder what the guy looks like who just wrote that line?” Wonder what his voice sounds like? He might be totally boring. Or he may very well resemble a total non-writer, body-building jock. It’s so fun to me to see the face behind the words. Oh, and listen to them too.
We hear about concerts and movies all the time, but it’s rare that Friday night plans involve going out for dinner, a few drinks, and a literary session. But, from hearing writers speak before, I can say that it’s not a bore whatsoever.
Here are a few amazing speakers, I’ve found coming up in the next month, Steven Sondheim hosted by Frank Rich, and Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Gilbert. All at the beautiful Royce Hall, right off of Sunset Blvd. on the UCLA campus.
For details click below the jump:
1. Steven Sondheim Hosted by Frank Rich - Sondheim has an amazing list or musicals including A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods. Here is your chance to hear him speak live with host Frank Rich, a long time fan and NYTimes columnist and Theatre critic.
When: March 13, 8 PM
Where: Royce Hall at UCLA.
340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095 - Map
How Much: Tickets are $74, $58, $38 and $25 for students.
2. Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Gilbert - Earthy, spiritual Marin-based Bay Area woman is Lamott. She wrote Traveling Mercies and Hard Laughter, which are both beautiful and witty. She will be joined by Gilbert, writer of the well known and enjoyed book, Eat, Pray, Love, who is sure to add her own charm and keen wit. This is bound to be a good evening.
When: March 28, 8 PM
Where: Royce Hall at UCLA
340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095 - Map
How much: $48, $36, $24 and $15 for Students
On an important note, after the slightly enormous writers’ strikes in L.A., it might be the right time to support our literary friends.
Royce Hall is located at the UCLA campus, at Westwood Pz, off of Sunset Blvd.
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