Thank you for joining us at the party of the year!
Check out photos of the fantastic Tenth Annual Toast at the bottom of the page.
The Tenth Annual Toast was held Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Hudson Loft.
Hosted by:
Colin Hanks and Busy Philipps
Featuring readings and performances by:
Katie Aselton & Mark Duplass
Baron Davis
Radnor & Lee
Natasha Rothwell
Event Timeline
7:30 pm Check-in opens / Red carpet opens
8:00 pm Seated program begins
9:15 pm After-party begins
11:00 pm Event concludes
Transportation & Parking
The closest Metro stop to Hudson Loft is the Pico Station, about a 4 minute walk away. Parking is available on the street, as well as at at nearby lots, including:
- 1151 South Hope Street
- 1209 South Grand Avenue
Check-In
Check-in will open at 7:30 pm. Please bring a valid photo ID to enter the Toast. We encourage you to allow time for parking, check-in, and most important: to enjoy the hosted bar and appetizers! The seated program begins at 8 pm.
Tickets will not be available at the door.
Attire
Cocktail attire suggested.
Food & Drink
Passed appetizers will be served, along with a hosted bar.
Social Media
Please share your love of Young Literati and the Los Angeles Public Library using #YLToast! We are @YoungLiterati on Twitter and @YoungLiteratiLA on Instagram.
Curatorial Committee
Samantha & Colin Hanks | Busy Philipps & Marc Silverstein
Sarah Thyre & Andy Richter | Paul Scheer & June Diane Raphael
Honorary Hosts
Kate Berlant | Andrew Bird & Kathy Tsina | Betsy Brandt & Grady Olsen | Nate Corddry
Cameron Esposito & Rhea Butcher | Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas | Josh Kun & Ceci Bastida
Zoe Lister-Jones & Daryl Wein | Attica Locke & Karl Fenske | Rachael & Demetri Martin
Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne | Susan Orlean & John Gillespie
Annie & Tim Simons | John Szabo & Nick Kuefler
Supporting
Funds raised at this year’s Toast will support Future-Ready Teens programming at the Los Angeles Public Library. This umbrella of programming helps develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through tutoring, test prep, interview workshops, and technological literacy training. Students also have the opportunity to hone their skills with the Democracy Project, our just-launched initiative that provides resources, mentors, and training to implement community projects — building a generation of informed and engaged citizens.
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Annual Toast! Join us to make a difference in the lives of thousands of teens across Los Angeles. Click here to view the sponsor packet and contact Rebecca Miller, Director of Young Literati, at [email protected] or 213.292.6245 to pledge your sponsorship today.
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors
Champion
Goldhirsh Foundation
Patron
Brendon Cassidy & Brooke Rowland
Dana Wallach & Michael T. M. Jones
Visionary
Anonymous
Sunita Deshmukh
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Jenji Kohan & Christopher Noxon
Flora L. Thornton Foundation
Advocate
AECOM
Amazon Studios
Dawn & Clive Baillie
Samantha & Colin Hanks
Carey & Tara Hotchkis / Hotchkis Foundation
SoCalGas
Enthusiast
Bob & Melissa Alvarado
Eric Andersen & Jeet Sohal
Robert Dawson
Patricia B. Kao & Dr. Richard Benoit
Latham & Watkins LLC
Marble Fund / Sarah K. Levy & David Friedman
Renewable Resources Group / Nicole Neeman Brady
Jamie Sher & Marisa Matarazzo
Sidley Austin LLP
The Walt Disney Company
Supporter
Anonymous
Darren Jackson & Tatiana Small
Judith Selbst Kamins & Ken Kamins
Betsy Wanner
Wonderful Company
Event Partners
Check out photos of the Tenth Annual Toast below!