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The New York Times’
Arts & Leisure Weekend

The New York Times will offer four days of live TimesTalks during their Arts & Leisure Weekend starting Thursday January 6. Featuring award-winning actors & directors like Kevin Spacey and Robert Redford to recording artists & composers such as Tim Rice, Billie Joe Armstrong and Trent Reznor, this weekend promises to be full of inspiration and entertainment. There’s also a special talk on Sunday January 9 with the cast of HBO’s new period drama “Boardwalk Empire.” Don’t miss any of these exciting conversations live at http://livestream.com/nytimes!

CNET Live at CES 2011

CNET is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Each month, millions of consumers come to CNET to read the latest news and unbiased reviews, watch videos that demystify technology, listen to podcasts, download software, music and games safely, post opinions about the tech and consumer electronics they use everyday, and learn about the products and technologies that are right for them. Don’t miss this ultimate tech resource’s live coverage at the International Consumer Electronics Show on http://livestream.com/cnetlive.

Also This Week

A Night with Champions

This Nike 6.0 event brings moto riders Ryan Dungey & James Stewart together for a live Facebook chat with fans hosted by emcees Jason Weigandt and Sal Masekela.

Skype Live from CES 2011

Tune in for the live Skype keynote at the 2011 Consumer Electronic Show featuring CEO Tony Bates and exciting announcements for the coming year.

Live from CES with Ford

Watch the live keynote with CEO Alan Mulally and special interviews with other notable names, beginning Thursday January 6.

National Lacrosse League Season Opener

Six games kickoff the 2011 season this weekend, so don’t miss a moment. Stay tuned as we launch their new network in the coming weeks.

The Art of Food and Entertaining
Live at The Times Center

Just in time for the holidays, chefs Lidia Bastianich (“Lidia’s Italy”) and Tom Colicchio (“Top Chef”) join Barneys creative director Simon Doonan (“Beautiful People”) and New York City Wine & Food Festivals creator-author Lee Brian Schrager to talk about New York’s fine dining, the art of cooking and festive entertaining. This special TimesTalk will be moderated by New York Times Magazine food editor Christine Muhlke. Enjoy an evening about the culture of food and festivities live from New York, only at http://livestream.com/nytimes!

Oscar De La Renta
Pre-Fall 2011 Runway Show

The world’s finest couturier returns to Livestream, this time premiering his Pre-Fall 2011 collection. As with his previous presentations, the man himself will be on hand to speak about the looks and answer questions on everything from fashion’s future to who he thinks is fashion’s next “It girl.” Last season, the front row was brimming with fashion’s elite, including Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Who will we spot this time? Livestream is proud to bring you up close to another exciting preview. Be there at http://livestream.com/oscardelarenta.

Also This Week

Independent Lens presents

Join us for an exclusive online screening of The Calling before it airs on PBS, followed by a panel discussion featuring the seven subjects of the film.

Live Benefit Concert

In support of Artists for Elephants, Joe’s Pub presents a Broadway veteran filled line-up including stars from current hits like Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Live Election Day Coverage

On Election Day, Livestream has you covered! Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos will anchor live coverage of election results from across the country on ABC News, beginning at 6:30pm ET. Joining them will be David Muir and Facebook’s Randi Zuckerberg who are moderating an On Campus town hall meeting at Arizona State University. Election Night will also be covered by our partners CBS News and Democracy Now! Catch all the analysis and up-to-the-minute news on these channels and more, only at http://livestream.com.

Live TimesTalks at The Times Center

It’s another great week for TimesTalks as The New York Times brings you three great talks this week. On Wednesday, Times technology columnist David Pogue presents a look at innovations from labs and locations around the world. On Saturday, it’s a doubleheader: at 4pm ET, comedian & actor Tracy Morgan talks about his life & career and his upcoming HBO comedy special with Times reporter Bill Carter. Then at 7pm ET, folk-rock singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant performs live and talks with Times music critic Jon Pareles. Watch all of these live events at http://livestream.com/nytimes.

Also This Week

NYC Marathon Live Press Room

Get an exclusive peek at the spectacle that is the ING New York City Marathon! Watch race week broadcasts, runner tutorials, and more.

Shuttle Discovery Live Launch

STS-133 launches Monday and we’ve got coverage from Spaceflight Now and Florida Today. Don’t miss this exciting event.

TEDx Events Live

This week TEDx events are happening in Miami, NASA, and in Los Angeles to discuss the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, part of the Global Plastic Pollution Crisis.

Asia Society Live

Join Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder of Acumen Fund, to discuss investing in entrepreneurs who bring goods and services to underserved markets.