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Tues., Feb. 28, 7:30 pm: Andy Borowitz with Patton Oswalt SOLD OUT

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We are now in the thick of campaign season. Whom do we trust to report all the news about primaries, campaigns and the mood swings of voters around the country? Only one journalist gives us the news, and the news behind the news, like Andy Borowitz. Perhaps one of the most important reporters on the election beat today, Andy distills the truth from the big story, and presents it to the American public in a way that the candidates can't: truthfully.

Sun., March 4, 3:00 pm: Former Senator Russ Feingold with Robert Greenwald

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It is an enormous honor to host Russell Feingold in conversation with Robert Greenwald. Former Senator Russ Feingold served in the United States Senate for 18 distinguished years, and held posts on the Judiciary, Budget, Foreign Relations, and Intelligence Committees.

Tues., March 13, 7:30 pm: Jonathan Safran Foer with David Ulin on the New American Haggadah

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Each year, as Passover rolls around, many of us turn to our bookshelves and wonder if something better has turned up in the world of haggadas. Something interesting. Perhaps something meaningful. Perhaps something that resonates more than the worn out haggadas that we’ve used for the past 10, 15, even 50 years. When a new haggadah hits the stands, it’s reason to take notice.

Tues., Jan. 17, 7:30 pm: Elmore Leonard, Timothy Olyphant & Graham Yost JUSTIFIED SOLD OUT

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Writers Bloc, with thanks to the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, invites you to a special, exclusive evening with Elmore Leonard.

Read more about the article <span style="color: #800000;">SOLD OUT Thurs., Feb. 2, 7:30 pm: MG Lord & Susan Orlean on Elizabeth Taylor, “The Accidental Feminist” SOLD OUT</span>

SOLD OUT Thurs., Feb. 2, 7:30 pm: MG Lord & Susan Orlean on Elizabeth Taylor, “The Accidental Feminist” SOLD OUT

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Elizabeth Taylor was gorgeous, sexy and magnificent. And on screen she clearly helped to create a fundamental discussion about women's roles-- in terms of sex, marriage, and personal identity.

A Letter from Andrea Grossman, Founder of Writers Bloc Presents

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As curator of Writers Bloc Presents, I am so proud to bring you great novelists, journalists, and comedians—some of the best artists and thinkers in the world, without question. Whether you’re a longtime audience member or new to our programs, by participating in Writers Bloc, you have helped to make Los Angeles an important literary destination. We thank you for your support.