TEDx SAArtistVillage

Posted by: DTSA

Date: Oct. 01, 2011   Time: 9:00a.m.

 

TEDxSAArtistsVillage Examines “EXTRAordinary” at Yost Theater, October 1


Creative Orange County is pleased to present TEDxSAArtistsVillage, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9am – 5pm at the historic Yost Theater in Downtown Santa Ana. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSAArtistsVillage is an independently organized event licensed by TED.

Curated and produced by Creative Orange County, TEDxSAArtistsVillage (www.tedxsaartistsvillage.com) will examine the meaning and interpretation of “EXTRAordinary,” be it unusual, remarkable, common, ordinary, or other. The program will include inspiring speakers, short film/video (1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the 1st Annual Creative Orange County Short Film/Video Festival), pre-recorded TED Talks and live musical performances.

LIVE speakers and performers scheduled to appear at TEDxSAArtistsVillage include (other guest speakers and musical performances still to be announced) - -

 Gregorio Luke, Lecturer, Former Director Museum of Latin American Art and Diplomat

 Brianna Karp, Author - The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness

 Lisa Bloom, Trial Lawyer, Author – Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World (and Men too!)

 Mildred Lewis, Co-owner, The Fox Lewis Project

 Kelly Smith, Founder – Center for Living Peace

 Laurie Hassold, Multi-Media Artist

TEDxSAArtistsVillage will coincide with Downtown Santa Ana’s first Saturday Artwalk beginning at 5pm the same evening, providing TEDx guests opportunity to experience extended creativity and culture following the conference.

Tickets for TEDxSAArtistsVillage are on sale at www.tedxsaartistsvillage.com. The ticket price is $55 for general admission and will include the complete Saturday conference program including an interactive reception following.

About Creative Orange County (www.creativeorangecounty.com)
Creative Orange County is a "think tank @ the intersection of culture, commerce and community". Vision is to inspire, engage Orange County CA to be a "Creative" Community Showcase via partnerships and collaborations with like minded individuals and organizations. For more information contact: Susan L. Petrella, Creative Director, 714.975.0284, creativeorangecounty@hotmail.com.


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*This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.