Night at The Village
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$40 Afternoon Session/The Minerva Awards tickets and $25 Night at The Village tickets will be sold at the Pine Avenue entrance to the Long Beach Convention Center beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Experience an evening for Your Mind, Your Body and Your Soul with Maria Shriver. You asked for it, and we listened! This year, we're giving you more opportunities for book signings, networking, shopping, food and fun. Also featuring a conversation with Rachael Ray. Join us for the Night at The Village, a brand new pre-conference event.
Book signings offered by:*
*Subject to change without notice or obligation.
EVENING RUNDOWN
| 5:00 pm | Doors Open | |
| 6:30-7:15 pm | Program | Giselle Fernandez, Television Journalist, Prodoucer & Filmmaker Bob Foster, Mayor of Long Beach Kristin Gibbs, Lean Cuisine Maria Shriver, First Lady of California Roshawnda Bettencourt, 08 Poetry Out Loud Winner Rachael Ray, Chef, Entrepreneur and Television Host Valerie Bertinelli, Actress and Health and Weight-loss Activist |
| Musical performance by Janina Gavankar. Music and Lyrics by George Kieffer. |
Spice It Up Stage
Want to learn how to make a dish quickly and easily? Check out Spice It Up and hear from one of three well-known Chefs offering fun tips and recipes that will spice up your kitchen and life!
Mind, Body and Spirit Stage
Stop by Mind Body and Spirit to get tips on a variety of topics: from green living, to personal style, from the mind & body connection to being your best and of course, learning to find quiet in an increasingly noisy world. Hear from world-renown speakers on how to lift your Mind Body and Spirit!
Spice It Up Stage | |
5:30-6:00 pm | Rocco DiSpirito, Chef & Author of Rocco Gets Real, his fifth book. |
7:30-8:00 pm | Dana Slatkin, Chef & Co-Owner of celebrated Shutters Hotel. |
8:30-9:00 pm | Scott Leibfried, Chef, currently appearing on FOX TV’s Hell’s Kitchen. |
Mind, Body & Spirit Stage | |
5:30-5:50 pm | Pam Peeke, How to integrate your mind and body. |
6:00-5:50 pm | Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo, How to find your personal style. |
7:30-7:50 pm | Jillian Michaels, How to become your personal best. |
8:00-8:20 pm | |
8:30-8:50 pm | Sylvia Boorstein, How to find quiet in a noisy world. |
BOOK SIGNINGS*
| AUTHOR | TITLE |
| Maria Shriver | Just Who Will You Be? |
| Valerie Bertinelli | Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time |
| Diahann Carroll | The Legs Are the Last to Go: Aging, Acting, Marrying, and Other Things I Learned the Hard Way |
| Claire Cook | Summer Blowout |
| Kelly Corrigan | The Middle Place |
| Rocco DiSpirito | Rocco Gets Real: Cook At Home Every Day |
| Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin | Skinny Bitch |
| Kristin Gore | Sammy’s House |
| Vicky Iovine | Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy |
| Billie Jean King | Pressure is a Privilege: Lessons I’ve Learned From Life & the Battle of the Sexes |
| Jillian Michaels | Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You |
| Laura Moriarty | The Center of Everything |
| Dr. Mehmet Oz | YOU: Staying Young |
| Bill Phillips | Body-for-LIFE |
| Rachael Ray | Just In Time |
| Gerrie Schipske | Rosie the Riveter in Long Beach |
| Dana Slatkin | In the Summertime Anytime Cookbook |
* Book signings are taking place from 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday Nite.
FAQ
What is the Night at The Village?
In an effort to give more women an opportunity to experience the transformative conference, The Women’s Conference has added a new event-- the “Night at The Village.” The village will transform the Long Beach Convention Center’s exhibit hall into over 160,000 square feet of interactive experiences, connecting women with information, shopping, food and fun.
When is the Night at The Village?
It’s October 21, 2008, the day before the Women’s Conference. Doors open at 5pm.
Where does the Night at The Village take place?
The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center’s Exhibit Halls A, B and C. 300 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90802.
What are some of the things I can experience at the Night at The Village?
- Book signings by some of this country’s most popular authors, including Maria Shriver, Caroline Kennedy and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
- Shop from an amazing array of vendors.
- Learn about new products and services geared towards women.
- Explore an environmental area that features products, entrepreneurs, and concrete information on how to live green.
- Sample food from around California.
- Visit the evening’s sponsor LEAN CUISINE, as they inspire you to “do something good for yourself!”
Who are the speakers and what time does the Main Stage program begin?
We are so excited to announce that Rachael Ray will be our inaugural guest on the main stage. In addition, there will be stages throughout the village that feature programming on fashion, food and fitness. The main stage program begins at 6:30.
Who does the Night at The Village recognize?
The Night at The Village will also reinforce the conference’s commitment to the city of Long Beach as it recognizes and rewards the work of domestic violence organization, WomenShelter of Long Beach. This is a party with a purpose!
How can I attend?
Click here to purchase tickets online for $20. Tickets at the door will be $25.
What if I’m coming to the next day’s Women’s Conference, can I see the village?
While the main stage, additional small stage programming and prominent book signings are features of the Night at The Village the exhibitors will be showcased in The Village on both October 21, and October 22, 2008.
How can I be an exhibitor in The Village?
Download Exhbitor information and form here.
Submissions for exhibitors are now closed for 2008.
The Women's Conference thanks the Long Beach Convention Center:
