Thursday, January 12, 2006 1:13 PM LA Press Club to Host Black Dahlia Author Donald H. Wolfe On January 15, 1947, the body of young, aspiring Hollywood starlet Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. Within days, the dark-haired beauty who wore a white flower behind her ear became immortalized as The Black Dahlia. The subject of countless books and an upcoming film, The Black Dahlia case is considered the most notorious unsolved murder in Los Angeles history. On Thursday, January 12, 2006, almost 59 years…
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LEARNING FROM PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:25 PM “Digging deep: What reporters can learn from and about private investigators.” WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. wine reception and snacks 7:30 – 8:30 Debate followed by Q and A WHO: Corey Friedman, director of Nick Harris Detectives and the Nick Harris Detective Academy Steven Wachtel, private investigator and vice-president of PICA, Private Investigators of California Eric Leonard, investigative reporter, KFI radio Adam Dawson, legal investigator and former Daily News reporter, Adam Dawson & Associates Eric Longabardi, Producer / Reporter /…
Read MoreEarly Halloween at Magic Castle
Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:27 PM It is that time a year again! Join us for our annual Halloween Party at Magic Castle and get access to one of Hollywood’s most exclusive nightclubs. Overlooking the city from its hillside perch on Franklin Avenue, the Magic Castle is a private haven for magicians and celebrities. Siegfried & Roy got their start there. So did David Copperfield. Orson Welles and Cary Grant used to be regulars at the Castle’s multiple bars. Today it’s Drew Barrymore, Jason Alexander and others. It’s a place…
Read MoreWriting the City-The Journalism of Architecture and Urbanism Post-Katrina
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 1:29 PM WHAT: A panel discussion about architecture and journalism. WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 7 pm – cocktails 7:30 – 7:45 Excerpt from John Crowther’s MEET MR.WRIGHT 8 – 9 pm PANEL WHERE: Los Angeles Press Club Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (Across from Barnsdall Art Park, 2 blocks west of Vermont in Hollywood) WHO: Dana Cuff, Professor, UCLA School of Architecture/Urban Design Greg Goldin, LA Magazine John Crowther, Creator, MEET MR. WRIGHT (other panelists tba.) MODERATOR: Frances Anderton, KCRW What are journalists getting…
Read More“Finding the Future of Public Television”
Friday, October 14, 2005 1:27 PM WHO: Amy Alkon, Emmanuelle Richard, Cathy Seipp, and the L.A. Press Club invite you to: WHAT: American Cinema Foundation presents “Finding the Future of Public Television,” sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. A series of panel discussions with audience Q&As, then and a reception with (complimentary) drinks and canapes. ALSO: Some discussions will have live web-logging. Questions and input are being solicited on the web, as well as from the attending audience. If you would like to submit a question for the panels,…
Read MoreThe Politics of Science Journalism
Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:31 PM If science is the objective pursuit of truth, why is science writing so controversial? How can reporters cover specialized research for a general audience? And how should technically minded journalists approach heated political disputes? These questions and more will be debated at the Los Angeles Press Club Oct. 5, in a panel discussion on “The Politics of Science Journalism.” Participants will include Los Angeles Times science writer K.C. Cole, author of Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos; Skeptics Society Director Dr. Michael Shermer,…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting and Networking Party
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 1:30 PM Want to make a difference for Los Angeles Press Club and local journalism? Consider running for a board position! Due to term limitations several board members are leaving us at the end of this year. To run you need to be a current active (journalist) member. The election takes place in November. Candidates are expected to introduce themselves and make a statement at the Sept. 28 Annual meeting. WHAT: Los Angeles Press Club’s Annual Meeting and networking evening with cocktails and finger food. WHEN:…
Read MoreCovering Disaster – Free Seminar
Saturday, September 24, 2005 1:32 PM In an interest of building bridges between Police , Fire and the media, the PPAGLA will be holding a seminar entitled “Covering Disasters” on Saturday, September 24th 2005, from 10:00 am to 3:00pm at the new Glendale Police Department Community Room, at 131 No. Isabel St, Glendale Ca. 91206 – cross st – Broadway in Glendale. The event is co-sponsored by Los Angeles Press Club. Glendale Police Public Information Officer, Tom Lorenz will have a presentation of the Metrolink disaster from the police prospective.…
Read MoreNEW LOCATION, NEW PHONE NUMBER
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:32 PM Los Angeles Press Club has moved. You’ll find us at The Steve Allen Theater: 4773 Hollywood Boulevard (two blocks west of Vermont) Hollywood, CA 90027 Phone: 323-669-8081 Fax: 323-669-8069 email is still info@lapressclub.org
Read MoreIt’s a Party!
Thursday, August 25, 2005 1:33 PM Come help Los Angeles Press Club celebrate our move to new, better and hipper headquarters. WHEN: Thursday August 25th @ 7 p.m. until “whenever”. WHO: Janet Klein & her Parlor Boys, comedy superhero Emo Philips and surprise guests. Rock ‘n’ roll music supplied by the Blue Cube — a group of Los Angeles Times staffers and their associates. WHERE: Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., 2 blocks west of Vermont. Plenty of free parking on the lot. WHAT: Variety Show, cocktails, finger food, drinks,…
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