We are so thrilled by your ever growing enthusiasm and support for TEDxWindyCity and we are overwhelmed (in a good way) with all of your offers of support + volunteerism.
We need to let you know that we must postpone our July 26th event. We will be hosting future TEDxWindyCity events.
In the meantime, we are going to continue to build this amazing community and provide opportunities for networking + sharing! Thank you in advance for your understanding and continued support.
It is with great pleasure that we announce here that the first 2011 TEDxWindyCity event, will be held on Tuesday, July 26th. The event, entitled The Revolution will be Digitized, will include a pre-show networking event + expo along with some absolutely amazing speakers. Stay up-to-date on all of the latest news via twitter, facebook, plancast, or our newsletter.
TEDxWindyCity is SOLD OUT. We will not be selling any tickets at the door.
If you are one of the lucky ticket holders, please bring an ID and your confirmation number with you.
Parking in the Museum’s garage is Free. For Directions (including public transit) Click Here.
The show starts at 7:30pm prompt but doors open beginning at 5:30pm
Here is what to expect:
5:30pm
Park/arrive and enter the museums Great Hall, check in tables will be located there. You will provide your ticket or name, ID and confirmation number to gain access. Make yourself a name tag. Pick up your program and a copy of Mindful Metropolis and head up the escalators/elevator to the rotunda.
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Explore! Spend time in the following exhibits: Fast Forward, YOU! the experience + Science Storms. Visit the TEDxWindyCity Expo and learn about some of Chicago’s most innovative programs, projects and non-profits that are working within the realm of food and food systems. Learn about and ride (yes RIDE) in an Aptera! Water and Soda will be served.
7:30pm – 9:30pm
The brilliant minds of: Dickson Despommier, Mari Gallagher, Homaro Cantu + Ben Roche will take the stage to share their much anticipated TEDx Talks. The show will include a video welcome from Chris Anderson and an insightful pre-recorded TED talk from Louise Fresco. The evening will be hosted + moderated by our friend LeeAnn Trotter of NBC 5
We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to tweet live using #TEDxWindyCity
As you know by now, we have a manifesto. Providing support and a platform for community initiatives and projects is an important element to that manifesto. To that end, we are hosting a pre-show networking event and Expo for our TEDx guests and sponsors.
From 5:30pm – 7:30pm on October 6 TEDxWindyCity ticket holders will have the opportunity to not only explore some of the Museum’s exciting exhibits and network with other guests but ticket holders will also have a chance to meet and learn about some of Chicago’s most fantastic food-related projects, groups and organizations.
We would love to take a minute and introduce you to a few of them now (appearing in alphabetical order)…
The First Annual Chicago Food Film Festival is a multi-sensory experience where film-goers are able to taste the food they see on the screen. $5 off tickets or $10 VIP passes with code “TEDx”
Family Farmed works to expand the production, marketing and distribution of locally grown and responsibly produced food, in order to enhance the social, economic and environmental health of our communities.
The mobile garden is an art installation proposed for a one month installation in May 2011. The project features a native plant garden and urban stewardship education in the interior of the adjacent train cars.
OrganicNation.tv is an exploration of the American sustainable food landscape, focusing on the people, places and products that are shaping a new green economy and lifestyle. From farmers to urban gardeners, and from teachers to restaurant owners, we’re traveling the country to document how sustainable food systems are being created.
Purple Asparagus is a non-profit dedicated to bringing families back to the table by promoting and enjoying all the things associated with good eating.
WeFarm’s mission is to make it easy for everyone to have their own garden using organic and permaculture best practices. They have created garden kits, services and educational workshops for both homeowners and apartment dwellers. They see to it that EVERY home in Chicago can grow their own food.
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These amazing groups will introduce you to the brilliant work they are doing, as well as share a variety of ways in which you can get involved in supporting and participating in the work they do!
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