Name: An Evening with Cody Keenan
Start: 2022-10-11T19:30:00-07:00
End: 2022-10-11
Location: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library

An Evening with Cody Keenan

Website: https://lfla.org/organizer/aloud-a-program-of-the-library-foundation-of-los-angeles/

ALOUD a program of LFLA

Join Cody Keenan, President Obama’s chief speechwriter, and writer, podcaster Jon Favreau from Pod Save America, to discuss Keenan’s new...

Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library

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<h3>Tuesday, October 11, 7:30PM PST</h3><h3><em>An Evening with Cody Keenan </em></h3><h3>Cody Keenan</h3><h3><em>In conversation with Jon Favreau </em></h3><h3>ALOUD on WORDS</h3>

Join Cody Keenan, President Obama’s chief speechwriter, and Jon Favreau, co-host of Pod Save America and founder of Crooked Media, to discuss Keenan’s new book Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. Through the behind-the-scenes moments, from Obama’s suggestion that Keenan pour a drink, listen to some Miles Davis, and “find the silences” to the president’s late-night writing sessions in the First Family’s Residence, Keenan takes us inside the craft of speechwriting at the highest level for the most demanding of bosses, the relentlessly poetic and perfectionist Barack Obama. 

<blockquote>FAQs</blockquote><blockquote>About ALOUD</blockquote><blockquote>ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' series of bold, powerful programs and has been a key player in fostering the literary and cultural community of Los Angeles. ALOUD programs are Member-supported. Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles for first access and discounts on ticketed events <a href="http://lfla.org/calendar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</blockquote><blockquote>What is your refund policy?</blockquote><blockquote>All books are non-refundable. Thank you for supporting the Los Angeles Public Library.</blockquote><blockquote>Where can I pick up my book?</blockquote><blockquote>Book purchases of "Grace: President Obama and Tend Days in the Battle for America" will be only available for in-person pick-up at the event. Additional copies will be sold on site but at a limited quantity. We recommend purchasing your book online to guarantee your copy. </blockquote><blockquote>Where should I park?</blockquote><blockquote>We recommend taking public transportation. Parking for the Central Library is available at the Westlawn Garage at 524 S. Flower Street. If you park at the Westlawn Garage, 524 S. Flower Street lot, there is a $8 charge if you exit after 9 PM ($1 with Library card validation before 9 PM).<strong> Patrons can obtain validation upon presenting a valid library card at the Central Library's Information Desk (first floor) BEFORE the program. </strong> For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parkin" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Central Library’s website</a>. </blockquote><blockquote>What if a program is full? </blockquote><blockquote>You are welcome to come as a standby guest. Standby numbers are distributed one hour before the program on a first-come, first served basis. Admission is subject to availability.</blockquote><blockquote>Reservation policy for Free Programs</blockquote><blockquote>As this program is free of charge, it is our policy to overbook. In the case of a FULL program your free reservation may not guarantee admission. We recommend arriving early. Unclaimed reservations will be released to standby patrons at the start of each program.</blockquote><blockquote>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</blockquote><blockquote>Contact the Public Programs office at programs@lfla.org or by calling 213.292.6254.</blockquote>

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