First Bioneers Conference Simulcast in LA

TO SEE A COMPLETE PROGRAM AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT ::
http://www.labeaming.org

Project Butterfly, Electric Lodge, Evolution Jewels and Downtown Independent present :: The First Live Simulcast in Los Angeles of the Bioneers Conference

This event will include::

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ LIVE SIMULCAST FROM THE BIONEERS CONFERENCE OF 15 PLENARY PRESENTATIONS :: ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

HEADLINING THIS YEAR'S EVENT ARE NATIONALLY PROMINENT LUMINARIES, SOME OF WHOM INCLUDE::

❖ Andrew Weil M.D.::
The nation’s foremost authority on holistic medicine, is author of numerous books including international bestsellers, Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health. Drawing from his newest book, Why Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our Future, scheduled for publication on September 8, 2009, Dr. Weil will illustrate the critical link between human and environmental health, and transforming the healthcare system to heal the planet.

❖ Michael Pollan ::
Award-winning author of bestsellers including The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, and most recently In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and former editor of Harper’s Magazine. As one of the most influential thinkers on food and agriculture, Pollan will highlight the widespread consequences of our current food system and the growing movement to change it.

❖ Joanna Macy ::
A celebrated Buddhist teacher, eco-philosopher and activist in the peace, justice, and ecology movements. Author of noted books including Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Lives, Our World, and most recently, World as Lover, World as Self, Macy will explore the modern day ‘fear factor’ that chains human creativity and freedom.

❖ Jerome Ringo ::
President of the Apollo Alliance, and the first African-American to head a major conservation organization, the National Wildlife Federation, Ringo will stress the imperative of creating fair jobs that are healthy for people and the planet.

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ L.A. PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS FEATURING :: ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

☼ Friday [Oct 16th] Panel Subject :: Sustainable LA Transportation

❖ Nurit Katz :: UCLA Sustainability Coordinator
❖ Alex Fay :: LA Mayor's office, Clean Tech/Zip Car Liaison
❖ Dennis Allan :: LAStreetCar.org
❖ Hillary Norton :: Executive Director FastLA.org

and more

☼ Saturday [Oct 17th] Panel Subject :: Sustainable Communities

❖ Woodrow W. Clark MA3, Ph.D.
Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Renewable Energy Advisor for Gray Davis

❖ Larry Santoyo :: Earthflow Design
Land use planner and green business consultant. Larry is among the most experienced Permaculture Designers and Educators in the US. http://www.earthflow.com

❖ Charles Eisenstein
A healer, traveler, teacher, writer, integrated holistic visionary and evolutionary proactivist. Author of The Ascent of Humanity

❖ Downtown LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Committee ::
The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is dedicated to empowering the Downtown community to create a culture of sustainability.

❖ Sunday [Oct 18th] Panel Subject :: Sustainable LA Water
Participants in this panel TBA

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ COMMUNITY ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ FILMS ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ COCKTAIL RECEPTION ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ FOOD + MORE! ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

TO SEE A COMPLETE PROGRAM AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT ::
http://www.labeaming.org

☼ TIME ::
9:00am :: Day Program begins each morning with LIVE Bioneers Simulasts

2:30pm :: Afternoon Presentations and Panel Discussions

5:30pm :: Cocktail Networking Reception

7:30pm :: Evening Program [ Plenary Highlights + Films ]

COME GET INSPIRED AND INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

Volunteers committed to assisting this event wanted. Please email bevsue@labeaming.org or info@projectbutterfly.org

Location:
Downtown Independent
251 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90012