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The New World F.E.S.T - Festival of Eco-Friendly Science and Technology

The New World F.E.S.T (Festival of Eco-Friendly Science and Technology), a large-scale, outdoor eco-festival and exposition, will take place from October 7 through October 9, 2011. Fittingly, it will be held just steps from the sand in Santa Monica, CA, a city known throughout the nation for its commitment to sustainability and the environment

The New World F.E.S.T is a celebration of eco-friendliness and forward-thinking science. Its mission is to present educational content in a desirable setting, and in an entertaining fashion, so that important messages about “a smart future” and “the greening of the planet” are better retained. (www.theneworldfest.com)

The F.E.S.T will encompass 95,000 square feet of space, with 150 exhibitors and 6 performance stages offering live music, innovative demonstrations, guest speakers, panel discussions, natural cooking workshops, yoga classes, and family entertainment. The F.E.S.Twill feature an eco-theater screening environmentally-focused films and documentaries, a Sustainable Art exhibition with repurposed and recycled objects, live sand sculpturing, a ‘spiritual oasis’ with health and wellness products/techniques, and futuristic technology ranging from virtual reality to robots.

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The New World F.E.S.T is a family-friendly event, with a dedicated children’s stage, kids’ art, puppetry, a “wildlife way-station”, a spotlight on local high school robotics programs, and interactive games designed to appeal to all age groups.

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