If you haven’t had a chance to check out our events Calendar, please do! There are listings for all sorts of worldwide events such as:

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Eco/Green
• Health
• And more!

No matter where you may be, there is something for you. Entertainment, gatherings, conferences, festivals, singles meetups and so much more! Be sure to consult our calendar before you make any future plans! You never know who you might meet, what you might eat or the things you may learn ; ) Also, don’t hesitate to contact us about an upcoming event so that we may add it to the calendar.

Just in time for Earth Day, LA will be hosting the Go Green Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Go Green Expo pops up in major cities across the country promoting eco-friendly living and tons of green initiatives.  From celebs to film screenings, hands on demos and eco food, it’s fun for the whole family to learn how easy it is to be green! Check out the schedule of events below – we hope o see you there!!!

Open to Public
Saturday, January 24th • 10am – 6pm
Sunday, January 25th • 10am – 5pm

The Los Angeles Convention Center – South Hall J
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.lacclink.com

THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER IS THE FIRST CONVENTION CENTER IN THE U.S. OF ITS SIZE AND AGE AND THE FIRST L.A. CITY BUILDING TO BE AWARDED LEED® GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS BY THE USGBC

Travel:
RideAmigos.com, this year’s Go Green Expo Ridesharing Sponsor, is an online tool that offers ridesharing solutions to corporations, event planners, and the public, as well as luxury hybrid transportation services through Global Eco-Friendly Chauffeured Transportation providers. To use, simply Click Here, enter your destination, and you are immediately matched up with an Amigo near you to share the ride! After the trip, rideamigos will calculate the Expo’s total CO2 savings from shared rides, and let riders know the impact they have made.

Tickets:
Friday: Complimentary to Business Buyers  (please bring your business card for admission)
Saturday & Sunday: $10 for a full weekend pass / open to both business buyers & consumers.

DETAILS:

Business-to-Business Expo
Friday, January 23rd • 10am – 5pm

This day is exclusively for retail & wholesale buyers, purchasing managers & agents, government / city procurement officers and decision makers who make corporate purchases on behalf of their organizations, agencies & companies.

For a floorplan and a list of companies participating please click here

Panel Discussions & Speaker sessions: Download full schedule here

1:00 pm: Panel: Green Business Leaders & Eco-Entrepreneurs – tradeshow floor

2:00 PM Live Radio Broadcast: Sherry Beall, host and producer of Healthy Planet, Healthy Me on KFPK-FM radio will broadcast LIVE from the L.A. Convention Center,

3:00 pm: Keynote: Ed Begley Jr. (open to both business attendees & consumers) – tradeshow floor

5:00 pm: Film Screening of Sundance Film Festival Winner “FUEL” with its Director Josh Tickell for a panel discussion along with Peter Fonda, Mariel Hemingway & Tony Tracy. (FREE and open to the public)
Located in Room 304, directly above tradeshow floor

Business-to-Business & Business-to-Consumer Expo
Saturday, January 24th • 10am – 6pm
Sunday, January 25th • 10am – 5pm

These weekend days are for both business buyers and everyday consumers seeking eco-friendly products & services for their companies, homes, schools & children.

Saturday:

11:00 am: Panel: Healthy Living from best selling authors, magazine publishers & wellness professionals – tradeshow floor

1:00 pm: Panel: Sustainable Investing from eco-minded financial experts – tradeshow floor

2:00 pm – Entertainment Panel: “Broadcasting the Green Message” with Josh Dorfman, best selling Author & radio personality of “The Lazy Environmentalist,”Sherry Beal Host & Producer on KPFK-FM’s #1 Environmental Radio Show: “Healthy Planet, Healthy Me!,” and Boise Thomas Co-Star of “Alter Eco” on Discoverys Channel’s Planet Green network – tradeshow floor
(Josh Dorfman will have a brief book signing immediately following this panel at the “Book Soup” Boothlocated in front of this speaker area)

3:00 pm Keynote: Mariel Hemingway discussing overall wellness from her new book “Healthy Living from the Inside Out” – tradeshow floor
(Mariel will have a brief book signing immediately following this panel at the “Book Soup” Booth located in front of this speaker area)
4:30 pm: Panel: Charging into the Future with Electric Cars & Mass Transportationwith leaders from Plug In America and the transportation system – tradeshow floor

Sunday:

11:00 am: Keynote: Robert Holmes discussing the adventurous Green Living Project; eco-tourism & sustainability projects in Africa & beyond – Located in Room 304, directly above tradeshow floor

11:00 am: Panel: Greening your Business with regional business leaders – tradeshow floor

1:00 pm: Panel: Energy & Conservation from industry & environmental advocates – tradeshow floor

3:00 pm: Panel: Green Building & Design with sustainability experts, architects & designers along with a special presentation by members of the NRDC- tradeshow floor

LET’S (help) GET THE PARTY STARTED!

If you live in the greater New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco markets, you are invited to host a Cascal Celebration* for you and 10 or more friends –  just apply online by clicking here to host a party any time between Dec. 23rd, 2010 through Jan. 8th, 2011.  Whether you already have a party scheduled or need a reason to celebrate, Cascal will help get your party started! This can be a standalone party, or integrated into an already scheduled party. It’s your party, that’s all Cascal does is provide a little bit of flavor and fun! And, even though each of us at Cascal would love to attend each and every party, we will leave our names off of your guest list and keep your party limited to your closest friends and family!

Cascal is deliciously light and bubbly non-alcoholic drink that is crafted with the magic of fermentation to naturally highlight the flavors of its unique fruit combinations.

If selected (limited to 100-hosts), you’ll receive the Cascal Party Package which includes: (5) 4-packs of Cascal to share PLUS, a beautifully illustrated “The Seasons & Celebrations” cookbook.

Enjoy the alchemy of fresh flavors throughout the year, along with your own online planning page, recipes for you to serve, resources and additional incentives for all.

*Party hosting and subsequent giveaway open to U.S. confirmed hosts in the greater Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York markets. Confirmed Hosts will be contacted by email by Partique/Cascal when confirmed and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new host is chosen. Many thanks to Cascal for this Review and Giveaway Opportunity!

No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Partique/Cascal provided remuneration for this posting

If you’re in New York City this Wednesday, November 24th,
be sure to stop by the
Norma Kamali Wellness Cafe
Thanksgiving Holiday Gift event!
They will be showcasing their New Harvest Olive Oil line as well as their
olive oil gift sets for kitchen as well as for beauty!
It is a free event at the Norma Kamali store
form 11am to 3pm
Located at
11 West 56th St
NYC

Enjoy & have a Happy NYC Thanksgiving!

FORKS OVER KNIVES will be released in theaters on March 11, 2011, with advance screenings leading up to the release. Please see below for dates and locations.

Advance Screenings:

NOVEMBER 4 – TALLAHASSEE, FL – 7:30pm

FSU Student Life Cinema
942 Learning Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Free screening includes special guests Producer and FSU alumnus John Corry, Editor and FSU alumnus Michael Fahey, reality patient Joey Aucoin, and film interviewee and special consultant Pam Popper, N.D.

Availability on a first-come first-serve basis.

NOVEMBER 6 – JACKSONVILLE, FL – 5pm (6:30pm Q&A, 8pm reception)

Northeast Florida Veg Fest
5 Points Theatre
1028 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204

Q&A with George Eisman, R.D., and vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke.  Reception to follow.

For more information visit http://nfvegfest-com.doodlekit.com/home.

NOVEMBER 6 – DELRAY BEACH, FL – 2pm (approximately)

Delray Beach County Library
14350 Hagen Ranch Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446

“Sustainable Food Film Festival “ from 12 noon till 4:30 PM. “Forks Over Knives” will be the feature film and approximate viewing time around 2 -2:30 PM. There will be a short discussion after the film.

The event is free and no reservations are required. For more information call Brenda at (561) 706-9806

NOVEMBER 11 – LOS ANGELES, CA – 7:30pm

Grauman’s Chinese Theater
Hollywood and Highland Complex
6925 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Q&A with film subjects include Cook County Chief Medical Officer and former Commissioner of Health, City of Chicago, Terry Mason, M.D.; founders and directors of Exsalus Health and Wellness Center, Matthew Lederman, M.D. and Alona Pulde, M.D.; firefighter and Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn.  Filmmakers include creator and executive producer Brian Wendel, and writer and director Lee Fulkerson.

RSVP to spspecialevent@wholefoods.com.  A confirmation email will be sent and a reservation held until 7:15 the night of the screening.  ”Walk-ins” will be seated on a first-come first-serve basis, subject to availability.

NOVEMBER 13 – FORT WORTH, TX – 5:00pm

Fort Worth First Seventh-day Adventist Church
7051 McCart Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76133

Q&A with Dr. Errol Bryce and Dr. Carlos Japas

SOLD OUT!

NOVEMBER 13 – PALM SPRINGS, CA – 9am

Camelot Theatre
2300 E Baristo Road
Palm Springs CA 92262

Q&A and reception to follow screening. More details coming soon

NOVEMBER 17 – GRAND RAPIDS, MI – 7pm (6pm meet and greet)

Grand Rapids Community College
Applied Technology Center
151 Fountain (corner of Fountain and Ransom)
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Q&A to follow with Pam Popper, N.D.

Tickets are available by calling 616-942-7907 or by emailing scharfsue1@sbcglobal.net.  There is a suggested $5.00 donation for the Wellness Forum Foundation and students are free.

NOVEMBER 20 – MYSTIC, CT – 11am

Mystic Village Cinema
25 Coogan Blvd
Mystic CT 06355

The film will be followed by a reception sponsored by Whole Foods. Special Guests: authors Marlene Marcello and J Morris Hicks.

For tickets call the Wellness Concierge Center: 860-572-4805,
or visit: www.wellnessconciergecenters.com

Need I say more!
Join us this November 6th, 201o for the first ever
LA Vegan Beer Fest!
Vegan beers, vegan food vendors, bands and
a bunch of animal free mayhem!
Brought to you by Tony’s Darts Away, The Roxy on Sunset Strip &
my buddy Quarry Girl of QuarryGirl.com.
For more information and to buy tickets in advance
(which is highly recommended)
visit www.losangelesvegan.com

Se you there!!

Celebrate Compassion

The 5th annual World Go Vegan Week is taking place this year from October 24th through 31st. This week is a celebration of compassion and a time to take action for animals, the environment and everyone’s well-being. A plant-based diet not only improves your health, it significantly reduces your carbon footprint and preserves resources for future generations. So please join me in creating a healthy future and go vegan for World Go Vegan Week.

In celebration of World Go Vegan Week, IDA has teamed up with Mercy For Animals working with restaurants to offer delicious new vegan options during the weeklong celebration. Participating restaurants span the four cities where Mercy For Animals’ offices are located: Chicago , Illinois ; New York City , New York; Columbus, Ohio; and Dallas, Texas. Click here to see a listing of cities and their participating restaurants and what exciting new vegan dishes they are offering. If you live in one of the participating cities, be sure to stop in the restaurants for an incredible, cruelty-free lunch or dinner. Thank you Mercy for Animals for your outreach for World Go Vegan Week.

Take the Vegan Pledge and pledge to go vegan for the week of World Go Vegan Week, October 24 – 31. Join other compassionate and inspired people that are changing their diet, changing their life and changing the world! Then, hold an event to celebrate you commitment to World Go Vegan Week.

For more information, please visit www.worldgoveganweek.com

Artisanal LA is a weekend long community shopping, tasting, and learning experience showcasing the city’s finest local, sustainable and handmade edibles Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24 in the penthouse of downtown’s historic Cooper Building. The event includes:

• Hosted beverages like Honest Tea, Dry Soda, Function and Bonadea
• Local craft beer and wine (21+)
• A one-of-a-kind tote bag for the first 1000 attendees
• Free workshops and cool handmade activities
• Family friendly arts & crafts
• Cookbook exchange
• Great speakers and chef demos
• Giveaways and door prizes all weekend long
• Souvenir copy of our vendor directory
• Unlimited re-entry all weekend long
• Donation based gift wrap to help kick off your holiday shopping
• DJ Bryan Davidson setting the mood
• Shopping from nearly 100 local, craft vendors!
• Partial proceeds benefit the LA Regional Food Bank and LAUSD Edible School Gardens

For more information, be sure to visit the Artisanal LA site!

Check out the 2nd annual NYC VegFest in Union Square Park on Saturday, October 23 from 10am-5pm.
This will be an exciting day of educational exhibits and events and it will benefit World Farm Animal Day.  NYC VegFest 2010 will include healthy living and vegan friendly exhibits, non profit exhibitors, and nationally known speakers.

Speakers include:

• Terry Hope Romero-Author
• Elizabeth Olsen-Fashion Designer
• Bettina May-Designer & Burlesque Performer
• Michael Weber from FARM
• Joseph Gonzales from The Cancer Project
• Meredith Geller-Lifestyle Consultant

So if you’re in the NYC area, be sure to visit VegFest!

From October 8-16, Vegetarianism reigns supreme in Phuket, Thailand. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival began in 1825 and has only become larger, stronger and more popular, worldwide since its inception. Participants in the fest keep to a strict vegetarian diet for a varying number of days, usually no less than three. This they do to make themselves strong in mind and body; they refrain from all vice, eating animal flesh, and killing animals. The festival thus promotes good hygiene, brightness and inner peace.

Sure, there’s lots of great food although the ceremonies are what makes this week long celebration so unique. Ceremonies throughout the fest include: the  invocation of the gods Lam Tao, who keeps track of the living, and Pak Tao, who keeps track of the dead; processions of the gods’ images; and feats of the Ma Song-like bathing in hot oil, bladed ladder climbing and fire-walking. The festival ends with merit making ceremonies at each temple (sadoh kroh) and the send-off of the gods on the last night (when fireworks are at their most impressive).

In addition, if you’re looking to take part in the festivities, you may want to get acquainted with the rules:

1. Cleanliness of bodies during the festival
2. Clean kitchen utensils and to use them seperately from other who do not join the festival
3. Wear white during the festival
4. Behave physically and mentally
5. No meat eating
6. No sex
7. No alcoholic drinks
8. People at mourning period should not attend the festival
9. Pregnant ladies should not watch any ritual
10. Ladies with period should not attend the ritual

Ok, so it seems a bit much but hey, it’s tradition! If you’re looking to see a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle and celebration of the power of vegetarianism in another country, be sure to check out the Phuket Vegetarian Festival site for more info as well as tips on hotels, etc. เพลิดเพลิน!