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Vincent Brook book reading and signing at at Mornings/Nights Cafe, 1523 Griffith Park Blvd. (aka Polka Dot Plaza), Silver Lake

February 17, 2013 from 4pm to 5pm
Vincent Brook presents a reading and signing of his new book, "Land of Smoke and Mirrors: A Cultural History of Los Angeles," Sun., Feb. 17, 4-5 pm, at Mornings/Nights Cafe, 1523 Griffith Park Blvd. (aka Polka Dot Plaza), Silver Lake. For info call 323-663-7641.See More
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Vincent Brook at Authry National Center

January 26, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Silver Lake resident/activist and media studies professor/author Vincent Brook gives a talk this Sat., Jan. 26, 2 pm, at the Autry Museum, on his new book, "Land of Smoke and Mirrors:A Cultural History of Los Angeles." Admission is free. A book signing will be held afterards.See More
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Vincent Brook at Authry National Center

January 26, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Silver Lake resident/activist and media studies professor/author Vincent Brook gives a talk this Sat., Jan. 26, 2 pm, at the Autry Museum, on his new book, "Land of Smoke and Mirrors:A Cultural History of Los Angeles." Admission is free. A book signing will be held afterards.See More
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A little about me
34-year resident of Silver Lake. Former preisdent, current board member of the Silver Lake Improvement Assn. Forunder/Organizer of Music Box Steps Day children's film festival, now in its 19th year. Media studies professor at USC and UCLA, author or editor of five books, most recently "Land of Smoke and Mirrors: A Cultural History of Los Angeles," about which I'm giving a talk Jan. 26, 2pm, at the Autry Museum.
What makes Silver Lake special is
People, places, things
I found the Silver Lake Star because:
My tru love lived here.
My Silver Lake hangout
Mornings/Nights Cafe and El Conquistador
My place for music in Silver Lake
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