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Nancy Pelosi	Elisabeth Bumiller

Monday \| July 28, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A Conversation with Nancy Pelosi
As Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is the highest-ranking woman government official in United States history. Hear her discuss her political plans for the Congress, important issues facing the country, and the personal experiences that prepared her for the role of Speaker, as told in her new book, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters," published this summer by Doubleday. Interviewed by New York Times Washington reporter Elisabeth Bumiller. SOLD OUT

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Daniel Radcliffe

Tuesday \| August 19, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Daniel Radcliffe: Screen to Broadway Stage
From the boy wizard in the "Harry Potter" films and Rudyard Kipling's ill-fated son in the TV drama "My Boy Jack," to the disturbed teenager in the London and Broadway revivals of Peter Schaffer’s play "Equus," Daniel Radcliffe is an actor of diverse talents. Hear him discuss his Broadway debut in the drama, which starts previews on September 5, and also how he’s been able to move from screen to stage so seamlessly. Tickets: $27



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Adrienne Bailon	Sabrina Bryan	Kiely Williams

Wednesday \| August 20, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Cheetah Girls
Before you see their new Disney Channel movie, meet the Cheetah Girls live! Join Adrienne Bailon (Chanel), Sabrina Bryan (Dorinda) and Kiely Williams (Aquanetta) with producer Debra Martin Chase and find out all about their lives, their jobs and their new film, "The Cheetah Girls One World," the story of the best friends as they pursue their dream to become recording artists and embark on their biggest adventure yet – traveling to India and starring in a Bollywood movie. Canceled Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, The Cheetah Girls event has been canceled. Sign up for the TimesTalks newsletter to find out when it will be rescheduled.

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David DeLuise	Maria Canals-Berrera	Selena Gomez


David Henrie	Jake T. Austin	Jennifer Stone

Saturday \| September 6, 2008
11:00 AM

The Wizards of Waverly Place
Disney’s hit TV show about a family of wizards living in New York City has captured the imagination of its many fans. Meet the Russo family, parents Jerry (David DeLuise) and Theresa (Maria Canals-Berrera), kids Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie) and Max (Jake T. Austin) and girlfriend Harper (Jennifer Stone), and hear what they have to say about the show, their magical mayhem and what it’s like to be wizards. Moderated by Jacques Steinberg, New York Times television reporter. Tickets: $30



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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.	Gail Collins	Marcus Mabry

Tuesday \| September 9, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Inside the News: Race and the Race
Senator Barack Obama is the first African-American to win the nomination of a major party for president. Don’t miss this extraordinary panel discussion about the impact of race on this year’s presidential campaign, featuring Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University and Times columnist Gail Collins. Moderated by Marcus Mabry, international business editor of the Times and author of "Twice As Good: Condoleezza Rice and Her Path to Power." Tickets: $30



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Ed Harris

Tuesday \| September 9, 2008
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Ed Harris
As the director, co-writer and co-producer of the new film "Appaloosa," which he also appears in, this multi-talented Oscar-nominated actor and director ("The Hours," "Pollock," "Gone Baby Gone," "National Treasure 2") proves that the Western is a great American art form. Hear him discuss his career, the new film and what it’s like to do it all.



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Maya Angelou	Patricia Cohen

Wednesday \| October 1, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Maya Angelou: "To Have the Heart to Hope"
Poet, writer, performer, teacher, director Maya Angelou is an American original. Celebrating her 80th birthday this year, Ms. Angelou is also publishing her first new collection in a decade, "To Have the Heart to Hope." Tonight the author of such classics as "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and "On the Pulse of the Morning," which she read at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, talks about her life and varied career. Interviewed by Patricia Cohen, New York Times culture reporter. Tickets: $30



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Dexter Filkins	Robin Wright	Steven Erlanger

Tuesday \| October 7, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Inside the News: The Prospect for Peace in the Middle East
Continuing violence between Israel and the Palestinians. The Iraq war, now in its sixth year; Iran and its quest for nuclear weapons; the question of the U.S. role in the region – is there any hope for a resolution of these and other issues shaping the future of the Middle East? Join a stellar panel of experts for a look at the challenges ahead in this presidential election year. Featuring Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins ("The Forever War") and former Washington Post correspondent Robin Wright ("Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East.") Moderated by Steven Erlanger, former Jerusalem bureau chief and current Paris bureau chief, The New York Times. Tickets: $30



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Anne Rice

Tuesday \| October 7, 2008
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
An Evening with Anne Rice
Anne Rice has long been one of America’s most popular and prolific novelists. Tonight, in an exclusive New York interview appearance, she discusses her life and career – and her most personal book yet, her first work of nonfiction, "Called Out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession," a memoir of her New Orleans childhood, her years in radical Berkeley (when she wrote "Interview with a Vampire") and her return to her Catholic faith after nearly four decades as an atheist. Tickets: $30



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Alice Waters	Gerry Marzorati

Friday \| October 10, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Alice Waters with Gerry Marzorati A New Agenda: Food
Meet Alice Waters, one of the nation’s most important advocates of affordable, healthy food for everyone, starting with her Edible Schoolyard project and progressing throughout the world. Hear the best-selling author of "The Art of Simple Food" and the creator of the Berkeley, Calif., restaurant, Chez Panisse, explain why food should be as much a part of the political discussion as foreign policy. Interviewed by New York Times Magazine editor Gerry Marzorati. One of four conversations about food and wine at The TimesCenter, in collaboration with the New York City Wine & Food Festival and celebrating the New York Times Magazine Food Issue. SOLD OUT More tickets may be available for purchase at www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com

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Nigella Lawson	Lynn Hirschberg

Saturday \| October 11, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Nigella Lawson with Lynn Hirschberg A Passion for Food
Through her books like "How to Eat," "How to Be a Domestic Goddess" and "Feast," her TV shows like "Nigella Bites" and her other ventures in food, this award-winning journalist and broadcaster has made cooking and eating a more sensuous, even glamorous, experience for millions throughout the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her talk about her passion for food, entertaining and life. Interviewed by New York Times Magazine editor at large Lynn Hirschberg. One of four conversations about food and wine at The TimesCenter, in collaboration with the New York City Wine & Food Festival and celebrating the New York Times Magazine Food Issue. Tickets: $30



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Ferran Adrià	Anthony Bourdain	Eric Asimov

Saturday \| October 11, 2008
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Ferran Adrià & Anthony Bourdain with Eric Asimov A Revolution in Food
Arguably the world's most avant-garde, charismatic and creative chef, Ferran Adrià – owner of the three-Michelin-star restaurant El Bulli, on the Costa Brava north of Barcelona and author of the upcoming book "A Day at El Bulli" — makes an exclusive appearance, joined by Anthony Bourdain, host of the TV series "No Reservations," author of "A Cook's Tour" and documentary biographer of his fellow guest ("Decoding Ferran Adrià"). Discover why El Bulli has been named the best restaurant in the world a record four times. Interviewed by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov. One of four conversations about food and wine at The TimesCenter, in collaboration with the New York City Wine & Food Festival and celebrating the New York Times Magazine Food Issue. SOLD OUT

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Gordon Ramsay	Kim Severson

Saturday \| October 11, 2008
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Gordon Ramsay with Kim Severson Yes, Chef!
Whether he’s raising turkeys and pigs at home in England with his kids or yelling expletives at lackadaisical would-be chefs, Gordon Ramsay gets your attention as an advocate of simple, local food prepared well. You’ve seen him on TV ("Gordon’s Kitchen Nightmares," "The f Word," and "Hell’s Kitchen"), read his cookbooks and perhaps eaten at one of his restaurants. Now meet him in person to find out what gets him really excited. Interviewed by New York Times food reporter Kim Severson. One of four conversations about food and wine at The TimesCenter, in collaboration with the New York City Wine & Food Festival and celebrating the New York Times Magazine Food Issue. SOLD OUT

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Cherie Blair	Sarah Lyall

Tuesday \| October 14, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A Conversation with Cherie Blair
The human-rights lawyer and wife of the former prime minister of Britain, Cherie Blair ("Speaking for Myself: The Autobiography") talks about her years combining life as a working mother with life married to the prime minister, key events that took place and why she felt she had to write about them. Interviewed by Sarah Lyall, New York Times reporter based in London.



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John Updike	Charles McGrath

Tuesday \| October 28, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
John Updike: A Life in Letters
John Updike, one of America’s most acclaimed authors, has more than 50 books to his name, including prize-winning novels, poetry, essays, art criticism and memoir. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author discuss his life and work, and his latest novel, "The Widows of Eastwick," a sequel to his classic "Witches of Eastwick." Interviewed by Charles McGrath, New York Times writer at large. Tickets: $30



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Roger Moore	A.O. Scott

Friday \| November 14, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Roger Moore: 7-time 007
With 22 James Bond films now in the film industry's longest-running franchise, Sir Roger Moore is still the longest-serving 007. His new book, "My Word Is My Bond," recounts his experiences playing the secret agent in seven Bond films, from “Live and Let Die” to "A View to a Kill." Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him comment on his life and career, scenes shown from the films and the development of the Ian Fleming character as played by six different actors from 1962 to 2008. Interviewed by A.O. Scott, New York Times chief film critic. Tickets: $30



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R.L.Stine	Jacques Steinberg

Saturday \| November 15, 2008
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Goosebumps and Nightmares: R.L. Stine
R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps" books have sold more than 300 million copies, have been translated into 32 languages and have made him a favorite writer amongst kids all over the world. Don't miss the author discussing his newest series called "Goosebumps Horrorland," populated by Slappy the evil dummy, Monster Blood, the Haunted Mask and lots of creepy new characters, and the series called "Rotten School," 16 hilarious books about the worst school on earth. Moderated by Jacques Steinberg, New York Times television reporter. Tickets: $30



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