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Saturday, May 16th 2009 - 10:30am - 7:00pm, Woodley Park, Encino, CA
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Venues

  • Main Stage
  • Earth Lounge
  • Healthy Hut
  • EcoTent
  • Beer/Wine Garden
  • Kids' World
  • Adoptions

Your host for the Main Stage:

 
  
Mariana Tosca


Main Stage Schedule (Speakers & Musicians):
(click the speaker, band or singer's name for more information)

11 a.m. - 11:40


Bonne Musique Zydeco

Traditional Cajun and Creole musicians with influences
of the blues and New Orleans artists of the 1950s, 60s,
and 70s to create a blend of music designed for dancing.

11:55 - 12:25


Toe Head

Toe Head is a Super-Ultra-Hydro-Dynamic,
Phresh & Phunky meander into the "Not So
Sure," combining heavy/ultra-phunk/pop/rock/surf
poetry into a swizzlestick "O" fun. 

12:30 - 12:35


Linda Blair

Linda Blair's WorldHeart Foundation is dedicated to
rescuing and rehabilitatingabused, neglected, and
abandoned animals from the harsh streets of the
Los Angeles area, as well as from the overcrowded and
overwhelmed city and county animal shelters.

12:35 - 12:40


Tippi Hedren

World-renowned actress and founder and president
of the Roar Foundation, a non-profit which cares for
big cats.

12:45 - 1:25


Floyd & the Flyboys

“Along with great songwriting and arranging,
this killer nine-piece band owes its sound
to soulful vocals and a kick-ass rhythm
section, with phat, sass, & sparkle courtesy
of ‘The Fly-by-Night Horns.’ "

1:30 - 1:33


Laban Pheidias

Musician, actor, director, writer, producer,
professional skateboarder, juggler, and activist.

1:33 - 1:36


Jessy Schram

Jessy Schram is an actress known for appearances
in American Pie and CSI: Miami, as well as an
accomplished singer/songwriter.

1:36 - 1:40


Tamar Geller

Tamar Geller is a bestselling author with a
revolutionary approach to dog training and
has appeared on many TV shows.

 

1:45- 2:05

 
Gayle Day

British Singer/Songwriter Gayle Day's lyrics relish
on the reality of life and bask in the power of the
music. Her tender, yet calming voice is beautifully
tied into every song and presenting it delicately crafted.

2:05 - 2:10


Senator Dean Florez


Carmen Trutanich

Dean Florez is a California Senator in the16th District.

Carmen Trutanich is running for city attorney of Los
Angeles.

2:15 - 2:45


The Chapin Sisters

Lilting voices, lush arrangements and lovely melodies
wedded to dark lyrical content.

2:50 - 3:10


Kathy Freston


Rory Freedman

Kathy Freston is a health and wellness expert and
best-selling author with a body/mind/spirit
approach to health and happiness.

Rory Freedman is  a best-selling author, activist, and
VegNews' first-ever "Person of the Year."



3:15 - 3:55


Brasil Brasil

Energetic and inspiring samba jazz.

3:55 - 4:00


Dave Shelton


Saige Ryan Campbell


Dave Shelton is a film and television writer/
director/cartoonist/voice-over actor and
former senior writer and head of cartoons at
National Lampoon.

Saige Ryan Campbell is an actress, cheerleading
champion, spokesmodel, singer and activist.

4:05 - 4:20


Trash McSweeney

Trash McSweeney is a singer/songwriter from
the Red Paintings, a band whose sound evokes
everything from child-like lullabies of the future
to tearing, biting, alternative rock numbers. They
are sometimes compared to multi-faceted acts
such as Radiohead, Muse, and The Arcade Fire.

 

4:20 - 4:50


Paul Watson

Founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and
Co-Founding Director, Greenpeace Foundation

4:55 - 5:35


Ras Danny

From the birthplace of Reggae, Ras Danny blends
classic roots rhythms with conscious, positive lyrics.

5:35 - 5:40


Judy Tenuta

Stand-up comic/actress, multi-media Bondage Goddess,
Aphrodite of the Accordion, and fun feminist.

5:40 -5:45



Persia White

Jennifer Smart

 

Persia White is a musician, activist, producer and
activist.

 

 Jennifer Smart is  a nationally-syndicated talk
radio host and has several TV, movie and web
projects in the works.

5:45 - 5:55


WorldFest Producers
Jill Hahn & Billy Hulting


6:00 - 7:00


Phil Solem

Phil Solem is one half of The Rembrandts, the duo best
known for the hits songs, "Just The Way It Is," "Baby," and
"I'll Be There For You (the theme from Friends)."


7:00 - 7:01

Farewell


* schedule subject to change without notice

 

 

 

 



 

Earth Lounge Schedule:
(click the band or singer's name for more information)

11a.m - 11:45
Porter
progressive pop
11:55 - 12:30

Blue Rabbit
alternative indie pop with baroque elements,
modern rhythms, and a hint of cabaret
12:40 - 1:15

Kirsten Proffit
Singer/songwriter
1:30 - 2:05

Fumosonic
The band Fumosonic blends percussion
from India with American pop and jazz to
produce a very catchy and engaging sound that
is unpredictable and inviting during every moment.
2:15 - 2:50

Native Sun
The Native Sun sound is the Red Hot Chili Peppers
jammin' with Sublime on the Charlie Daniels Band's ranch.
3:05 - 3:40

Elevaters
funk, rock, hip hop, and soul
3:50 - 4:25

Manda Mosher
Manda Mosher is local singer/songwriter, an
award-winning Rock/Americana/Folk artist. Her debut,
“Everything You Need,” hits stores on April 7th.
4:40 - 5:15
Obi Best
Obi Best evokes the lush layers of Stereolab,
the angular atmospherics of Björk, and the
saccharine-sweet sensibility of the Cardigans.
5:30 - 6:10

SoulSpeak
Classical Flamenco and rock guitars

* performers and schedule subject to change without notice

 

Healthy Hut Schedule:
(click the band or singer's name for more information)

11a.m.


Armaiti May

Keeping Our Animal Companions Healthy

11:30


Jonathan Savell

Tai Chi: It Ain't Your Grandfather's Martial Art


12p.m.


Max Simon

Learn How To Live On-Purpose & Change The World

12:45


Colleen
Patrick-Goudreau

Getting to the Meat of the Matter :
Debunking the Myths about Being Vegan

1:45 - 2:30  


Kathy Freston


Colleen
Patrick-Goudreau


Matt Lederman, M.D.


Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

3:30


Matt Lederman, M.D.

Why it's Impossible to be Fat on a
Healthy Plant-Based Diet

5:00


Ani Phyo

Demonstration: Delicious, Healthy Treats
That Your Kids Can Help Make!

5:45


Angela Elliott

Demonstration: How to Prepare Delicious
Raw Food in Five Minutes

6:30


Robert Cheeke

Take Action and Make it Happen:
Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

 

EcoTent Schedule:
(click the speaker's name for more information)

12:00pm


Linda Nicholes

Plug In America

Plugging Into the Future

12:20


William Faith

Ars Terra

Permaculture/Transition Towns

12:40


Mark Abramson

Santa Monica Baykeeper

L.A. County’s Water Issues and
How We Can Fix Them

1:00


Ian Lodge

Cal-Earth

A Sustainable, Affordable, Non-Toxic
Housing Solution for Everyone


1:20


Lorri Houston

Animal Acres

10 Top Reasons to
Go Vegan Green

1:40


Cheryl Leahy

Compassion Over Killing

Farmed Animal Advocacy:
Fighting the Worst Factory
Farming Abuse

2:00


Sarah Nolan


South Central Farmers

Community Supported Agriculture --
Welcome to the Farm

2:20


Paul Scott

Plug In America

The Case for Electric Vehicles

2:40


William Faith

Ars Terra

Permaculture/Transition Towns

3:00


C. Darren Butler

EcoWorkshops.com

Food Forestry


3:20


Mark Abramson

Santa Monica Baykeeper

L.A. County’s Water Issues and
How We Can Fix Them

3:40


Ian Lodge

Cal-Earth

A Sustainable, Affordable, Non-Toxic
Housing Solution for Everyone

4:00


Lorri Houston

Animal Acres

10 Top Reasons to
Go Vegan Green

4:20


Sarah Nolan

South Central Farmers

Community Supported Agriculture --
Welcome to the Farm

4:40


C. Darren Butler

EcoWorkshops.com

Food Forestry

5:00


Paul Watson

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

 

5:30

 

Sign Off

 

* schedules and speakers subject to change without notice

 

WorldFest Oasis Beer and Wine Garden

The Oasis Beer and Wine Garden

The oasis is located in front and to the left of the Main Stage offering a prime location to view the action.

This year we're offering beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.  Lagunitas is bringing their flagship IPA and a special WorldFest Beer!  Sierra Nevada is bringing their famous Pale Ale and one other (TBA).

Frey's Organic Vineyards is bringing the wine again this year.

We'll also serve non-alcoholic drinks.

Check back for more information on the new VIP area we're building.  Special sections either right in front of the main stage or in the back raised up a level insure you'll have the best views of the Main Stage.  We're also working on some other special perks - stay tuned!

The other news is we're going to have Speed Dating in the Oasis as well.  Come meet someone new.  More details as well as how to sign up will follow soon!

If you belong to a meetup group and would like to schedule a meetup here please let us know!

 
Speed Dating at WorldFest!
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For the first time ever, Speed Dating has come to WorldFest!  Come meet someone new.  1pm and 5pm, at The Oasis Beer and Wine Garden.

 

 



www.freywine.com


www.lagunitas.com

 


www.sierranevada.com

 



ENTERTAINING - ENGERGIZING - ENRICHING - EMPOWERING

Kids' World offers fun for the whole family.

Parents, be sure to come over with your young children.

Older children, be sure to come enjoy this special world for you, too!

We'll have a variety of musical performances for kids
(many even by kid artists),
storytelling, discussions, and interactive activities.

Check out the schedule here.

 

ONGOING ACTIVITIES:


CRAFTS

Animal Origami, Coloring, Leaf Rubbings, Peace Banner, etc.


GAMES

Baggo, Balance Board, Hexagonal Hockey, Parachute Games,
Putt Putt Billiards, Tic Tac Toss, Twister, Web Cube, etc.


MORE

Bouncy Ball Guessing Jar, Scavenger Hunt, Word Searches, The Veg Energy Mobile, Love from K-9 the Vegan Therapy Dog, etc.

 

Brought to you by: www.KidsMakeADifference.org



Tween actor, director, writer
and rocker,
Dominic Scott Kay



Kids' World Schedule:

11:30a.m.

Safety First, by Jim Starr, the Singing Cop


12:00

Earth Flag Raising & Pledge
and Axil Kollist, 9-Year-Old Peace Activist,
Singing, "World Peace Before 2021"


12:15

Dance Factory

12:30

Storytelling: Mo Smells Green

12:45

Cambria Detken, Teen Pop Singer/Songwriter

1:30

Vegetarian Kids Dialogue
With Teen Pop Rocker Cambria Detken &
Tween Activist/Actor/Rocker Dominic Scott Kay

2:15


Dominic Scott Kay, Tween Activist/Actor/Rocker

3:00

Meet the Author, Ruby Roth &
Reading of the New Children's Book,
That's Why We Don't Eat Animals

3:30

The Truth on Earth Band - Harmonious Teen Sisters

4:15

iKAREN: Electro/pop dance artist's green song,
"LOVE NATION"

4:30

Axil Kollist, 9-Year-Old Peace Activist,
Singing, "World Peace Before 2021," Followed by
10-Year-Old Rockers JJ-180

5:00

The Miracle Man, Dave Markham: Ventriloquism & Magic

5:30

Dov's Music of Love

5:45

Kaile Goh, Teen Pop Punk Rocker

6:30

Closing

 


Adopt a New Friend at WorldFest!
Many dogs and cats in need of good homes will be at the festival!

Did you know that every year, thousands of animals are euthanized due to overpopulation? But you can help prevent this! If you have an animal companion, PLEASE spay or neuter them. The other solution, open your heart and home to a new friend. There are a wide variety of animals just waiting for someone like you to share their lives with. Visit our adoption area and change your life! Their love is a pure, unconditional love.

Make a difference and save a life!


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