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CONSERVATION: Qwest Center holds 10th annual Green Festival this weekend

“SEATTLE — The Seattle Green Festival, one of the nation’s top sustainability events, will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday and Sunday at a new location, Qwest Event Center.

It offers opportunities for community members to meet their favorite authors, actors and community leaders; shop more than 300 eco-friendly exhibitors; participate in educational workshops; enjoy live music and local vegetarian cuisine; and sample organic chocolates, wine and beer.

Ten stages and pavilions will play host to more than 125 educational speakers, including Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Amy Goodman, Jeffrey Smith, John Perkins, Zoe Weil, Dr. David Korten, Dr. Sharif Abdullah and Seattle City Council member Mike O’Brien.”

CONSERVATION: Qwest Center holds 10th annual Green Festival this weekend via Tri-City Herald

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Chicago Green Festival – schedule of highlights

“The Green Festival is being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 2011. One million people are expected to attend the environmentally friendly festival, which promotes healthy living, environmental health and social justice.

The weekend festival will be kicked off with a Green Ribbon Cutting by Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon at 11:00 a.m. 10th Green Festival at McCormick Place Chicago

Expect a weekend packed with information and entertainment at McCormick Place Lakeside. There are so many events during the festival that you will want to organize a game plan. Some of the highlights include: Truck Farm Chicago, organic cooking demonstrations and a Green Products Showcase.”

Chicago Green Festival – schedule of highlights via Christine Nyholm – Chicago Environmental Health Examiner

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