No on Coachella, But Yes on Festival of Books

Sadly, I have made the decision that I am not going to Coachella. This decision is three fold:

1) I only really want to go on Sunday and feel like I have either seen most of Saturday's bands or I am just not interested.

2) After the crazy weekend I just had, I am barely alive at work and could really use a quiet weekend to catch up on things and get some much needed sleep.

3) I have no money. That one basically requires no explanation.

But, it just so happens that the LA Times Festival of Books is this weekend. I went years ago to hear the late Jim Murray speak and even had him autograph a book for me.  Last year, Amy and I spent the day wandering around and we bumped into a food demonstration with my favorite food network star, Giada de Laurentis.  She did a nice demo and Amy got to ask a couple questions that got the crowd chuckling.

This Saturday, I will be attending and checking out two speaker events: A Conversation with Chip Kidd and The Music Industry one with Nic Harcourt among others.  I am super excited for the Chip Kidd event.  He is one of the most famous book jacket designers and book layout people out there.  I have admired his work for some time and I am looking forward to hearing him speak. The music industry one caught my eye and there just happened to be tickets available so I snatched two.

If you are interested, check out the schedule and head to your local ticketmaster for FREE TICKETS.  Many were gone when I went Monday afternoon, but you never know.  They also hold tickets for Saturday and Sunday morning.

Comments

[Jeff]

The UCLA book fair is definitely a worthy back-up plan to Coachella. I'm kinda bummed that they did them on the same weekend, as I went last year and had a really good time. I Actually saw Jonathan Saffran Foer speak which was interesting even though I'm not much a fan of his work. I'm curious to know what that music industry panel turns out like.

[dan]

thanks man, i will definitely let you know. have fun at coachella.

[abercrombie uk]

will be happy to be proved wrong with this one.... but having done survival training during my Army days, I have to admit to a raised eyebrow with this as well.

[Christian Audigier]

Everywhere in the LV, a bit mean！

[Abercrombie and fitch outlet]

I've been here before... no joke. It's gorgeous. I think I stopped to take a pee in the woods.f

[hollister clothing]

I have admired his work for some time and I am looking forward to hearing him speak. The music industry one caught my eye and there just happened to be tickets available so I snatched two.