tedx napa valley is this weekend...are you going?

i am thrilled to be an in-kind sponsor for this weekend's first TEDx Napa Valley event.  are you familiar with TED? 

Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDx Napa Valley, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDx Napa Valley event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
 
so...now you probably want to know about the upcoming event...here is the info from their website:

Empowering Leaders at Every Level


WHAT:
An enjoyable fall afternoon filled with live performances and TED speaker videos at the Napa Valley Opera House. Mingle with other guests during intermission with snacks then have the opportunity to meet the speakers during the after program wine & beer tasting and food sampling.
(click here to view the list of speakers for this year's event)


WHY:
This TED-like experience will be the catalyst to inspire the achievement of common goals. They will ignite excitement which will go on to live locally in the conversations that ensue, and worldwide as part of the TED community.


**The live talks will be taped in real time and the best of the presentations will be submitted to TED in New York for consideration as TEDTalks and potential posting to TED.com, translation into multiple languages for the fast-expanding and global TED.com community.


FOR WHOM:
Attendance at TEDx Napa Valley is for: dynamic thinkers, positive reinforcers, determined citizens, those searching for answers to questions never asked, and those willing to question the answers already given.
We’re seeking to bring together: inspiring teachers, engaging locals, community leaders, innovative individuals, and those with a sense of humor.


TEDxNapaValley will be hosted in downtown Napa on September 11, 2011 from 12-6 p.m. at the

Napa Valley Opera House – 1030 Main St., Napa, 94559, California.  click here for tickets

the speakers conclude their presentations at 5:00 pm and there is a reception from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm featuring food, wine and beer from local producers.  napa farmhouse 1885(tm)  is proud to be an in-kind sponsor for this amazing event.  we will be preparing appetizer "bites" featuring our farmhouse food.  click here for a list of participating sponsors.

i hope bay area locals will be able to attend this event....for everyone else, have you been to a TED, or TEDx experience?

best,
diane

diane padoven
founder/president
napa farmhouse 1885
"live a green life of style™ "

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