20 Unique Experiences…
comprised of panels, presentations, pop-ups and performances. Each one is titled “The Poetry Of” and, like poetry, each is designed to explore the unexpected connections that shift perspective and inspire new approaches.
The Poetry of Education & Equity
Join us for a discussion about the past, present and future of education in our country, with emphasis on the need for greater equity in education across class, race, and community lines. Our esteemed panelists will share stories, challenges, and inspirational ideas on how America’s education system can be reformed to see EVERY student in order to ensure that every student can see success.
Does Education See Every Student?
Music moves us … not only individually, but societally. From battle cries to ballads, songs of protest to spoken word poems, music has serenaded mass movements with the soundtracks that raise awareness, voice dissent, galvanize communities, and spark the flames that ignite social change. This TLM Experience will welcome a panel of artists, activists, and music industry influencers to examine music’s power to move the people who create the movements that move our world forward.
What is Social Justice’s Favorite Playlist?
The Poetry of Music & Movements
The Poetry of Art & Innovation
Art teaches us to think outside the box by giving us agency to color outside the lines. Unbridled imagination, bold creativity, and that same audacious agency are the exact ingredients needed to unlock innovation. This panel of world-renown artists and innovators will build on that notion by sharing their secrets on how to think like an innovator. Join us for powerful stories and insights into how you can unlock your imagination, access your creativity and harness the power of innovation simply by understanding how artists think.
Is Innovation an Artist?
We will end this day of mind-blowing inspiration and insight with the power of love. Through an adults-only poetry set and expert talks on the power of vulnerability, intimacy, and empathy in our personal and business lives, this Experience will be our time to get out of our heads and get into our hearts with titillating talks, performances, music, drinks, and “sensory stations” that will leave you ready and able to shake off your silos and deepen your interconnectedness with others.
Can we find empathy through intimacy?
The Poetry of Love & Intimacy
Imagine if world-class cuisine had a voice. Imagine if a mouth-watering menu could be performed. Imagine if a master chef and a master poet could collaborate to electrify your tastebuds and redefine your notion of taste. This TLM Experience will pair the fine dining of a James Beard nominated chef with the fire poetry of acclaimed artist Steve Connell to make your meal moving, memorable, and meaningful in ways never before experienced.
If fine dining could describe itself, what would it say?
The Poetry of Taste
Being a lightning maker requires being willing to explore what is known in order to discover the unknown. So, it is no accident that The Lightning Machine begins in the spirit of exploration, with an exciting Art & Architecture walk of Downtown L.A. that will take you to some of the iconic, historical, modern, and exclusive hidden gems the city has to offer. This V.I.P. excursion includes visits to the Disney concert hall, the Broad Theater, Central Market, Angel’s Flight, MOCA, a cocktail reception at the breathtaking new Basquiat art exhibit, and more. Also comes complete with expert tour guides, exclusive access, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, custom cocktails, surprise performances, and inspiring, Augmented Reality activations along the way. If you’re just visiting L.A. this journey just might make you fall in love with it.
How can rediscovering our surroundings help us rediscover ourselves?
The Poetry of Art & Architecture
The Poetry of Wellbeing
This TLM Experience will feature 4 short, TED-style talks by captivating experts on optimizing physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health. With unique insights and surprising takeaways these refreshingly unique presenters will give new perspective on how to reclaim your vitality and supercharge your wellbeing.
What does true wellbeing require?
Join us at the iconic El Rey theater for a spoken word concert like no other. Prepare to celebrate TLM Founder Sekou Andrews' 20 year catalogue of inspiring poems that have earned him 2 national poetry slam championships, 6 CLIO awards, a Grammy nomination and countless other accolades. With exhilarating live music, eye-catching multi-media, captivating dancers, and surprise celebrity guests, this unprecedented concert will leave your goosebumps with goosebumps and show why Sekou is one of the most successful spoken word artists in the world. Features a special poetic performance by celebrity actor and poet Omari Hardwick.