Dawkins, Dennett, Scott in Burbank Oct 2

bokonon · 23rd June 2009, 11:07 AM

I didn't see any of you at the convention in Long Beach, but it looks like the "Big Guns" are coming to Burbank this fall, so maybe I'll see you there. Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, Eugenie Scott, Daniel Dennett, and Mr. Deity, among many others.

Linky.

The Central Scrutinizer · 23rd June 2009, 02:02 PM

I guess this is why Dawkins had to drop out of TAM London.

saganite · 23rd June 2009, 03:18 PM

Crap. I live about 10 minutes from Burbank and this is totally up my alley. But I'm scheduled to give birth the week before,* so it's going to have to be a pass for me.

* Before Scrut can make this joke -- yes, I realize this means I'm going to have something else up my alley.

The Central Scrutinizer · 23rd June 2009, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by saganite

Crap. I live about 10 minutes from Burbank and this is totally up my alley. But I'm scheduled to give birth the week before,* so it's going to have to be a pass for me.

Can't you cork it until the week after?

bokonon · 29th August 2009, 06:00 PM

Price jumps after September 1, so if you know you're going, book now.

LostAngeles · 29th August 2009, 06:13 PM

There was a note sent out to my old student group about two tickets being available for students who were willing to volunteer.

I debated pointing out that Bill Maher is probably not someone skeptics want to be celebrating.

bokonon · 29th August 2009, 06:28 PM

Yeah, but he's only one of the people who'll be there (though they ARE giving him the Richard Dawkins Award this year, I guess mostly for the movie). As "talent" who doesn't have a book to sign, I doubt he'll be very available to those who might like to educate him.

Still, this event is for atheists rather than skeptics per se, and the scientists who are speaking might be worth it if you're local.

Wowbagger · 31st August 2009, 08:05 PM

Whoa! With so many big and powerful atheists all in one place, how is God supposed to get any work done, over there?!

bokonon · 23rd September 2009, 09:57 PM

Sold out.

Too bad it's happening the weekend AFTER the fiery judgment falls. OTOH, that should make the atheist's bus tour of the smoldering rubble formerly known as LA quite the photo op.

AZAtheist · 26th September 2009, 01:45 PM

I'll be at the AAI Convention too. Look for me if you're there. I'll be wearing a black T shirt with my JREF Forum Avatar on the back. (Those shirts do double duty!)

zooterkin · 26th September 2009, 02:09 PM

For those that can't get to see him, Dawkins appeared on BBC radio recently, talking about his latest book. The podcast is available for the next few days here.

Reed · 28th September 2009, 10:23 PM

The controversy over award that Bill Maher is to receive erupted today.

Orac: Ask Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins some questions at the AAI Conference this weekend!

PZ: The Maher Conundrum

I'll be present to watch the fireworks.

TsarBomba · 29th September 2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Reed

The controversy over award that Bill Maher is to receive erupted today.

Orac: Ask Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins some questions at the AAI Conference this weekend!

PZ: The Maher Conundrum

I'll be present to watch the fireworks.

Alas, I predict very little in the way of fireworks. Maher will come in, take his award, and leave immediately.

23rd June 2009, 11:07 AM	#1
bokonon Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,444	Dawkins, Dennett, Scott in Burbank Oct 2 I didn't see any of you at the convention in Long Beach, but it looks like the "Big Guns" are coming to Burbank this fall, so maybe I'll see you there. Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, Eugenie Scott, Daniel Dennett, and Mr. Deity, among many others. Linky.
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23rd June 2009, 02:02 PM	#2
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23rd June 2009, 03:18 PM	#3
saganite Black-and-white Cat-foot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,332	Crap. I live about 10 minutes from Burbank and this is totally up my alley. But I'm scheduled to give birth the week before,* so it's going to have to be a pass for me. * Before Scrut can make this joke -- yes, I realize this means I'm going to have something else up my alley.
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23rd June 2009, 07:30 PM	#4
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,278	Originally Posted by saganite Crap. I live about 10 minutes from Burbank and this is totally up my alley. But I'm scheduled to give birth the week before,* so it's going to have to be a pass for me. Can't you cork it until the week after?
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LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,159	There was a note sent out to my old student group about two tickets being available for students who were willing to volunteer. I debated pointing out that Bill Maher is probably not someone skeptics want to be celebrating.
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29th August 2009, 06:28 PM	#7
bokonon Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,444	Yeah, but he's only one of the people who'll be there (though they ARE giving him the Richard Dawkins Award this year, I guess mostly for the movie). As "talent" who doesn't have a book to sign, I doubt he'll be very available to those who might like to educate him. Still, this event is for atheists rather than skeptics per se, and the scientists who are speaking might be worth it if you're local.
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31st August 2009, 08:05 PM	#8
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23rd September 2009, 09:57 PM	#9
bokonon Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,444	Sold out. Too bad it's happening the weekend AFTER the fiery judgment falls. OTOH, that should make the atheist's bus tour of the smoldering rubble formerly known as LA quite the photo op.
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26th September 2009, 01:45 PM	#10
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28th September 2009, 10:23 PM	#12
Reed Thinker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 233	The controversy over award that Bill Maher is to receive erupted today. Orac: Ask Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins some questions at the AAI Conference this weekend! PZ: The Maher Conundrum I'll be present to watch the fireworks.

29th September 2009, 04:13 PM	#13
TsarBomba One Damn Dirty Ape Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 5430 feet above you Posts: 796	Originally Posted by Reed The controversy over award that Bill Maher is to receive erupted today. Orac: Ask Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins some questions at the AAI Conference this weekend! PZ: The Maher Conundrum I'll be present to watch the fireworks. Alas, I predict very little in the way of fireworks. Maher will come in, take his award, and leave immediately.
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