From a TEDxSkyforest press release:
Skyforest, CA – Skypark prepared to host TEDxSkyforest on August 18th 2019 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Support Smaller Towns, Bigger Thinking by registering for our interactive event and live recording for TED.com taking place on Whispering Pines Terrace at Skypark from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th. This once-in-a-lifetime event features twelve TEDx talks, a pop-up museum and several uplifting interactions for attendees.. General Admission is $100 and there are promo, student and senior discounts available. Cost of the tickets covers video production among other event expenses, so live audience members are recognized as co-investors in this exciting community project.
“I think in 10 years time, people won’t know what TED is, they’ll know what TEDx is…it’ll be this worldwide movement of humanity gathering in digital campfires around the world sharing its best stories, dreams, hopes and knowledge with each other – and it’s going to make the difference between the world – the future – being beautiful or being scary.” – Chris Anderson, TED Curator
What does Bigger Thinking mean to you? How have Entertainment and Technology shaped the future of Smaller Towns? When and how do people Think Bigger together? Let’s talk about these questions and lots of others at TEDxSkyforest. Our 12 speakers and exceptional host are brought together by love for smaller towns and passion for bigger thinking! Let’s talk about nature, resilience and growth this August! TEDxSkyforest is a long-term community project, anticipating the production to evolve year-to-year. Proposals for TEDxSkyforest 2020 are already being received and you too can nominate a speaker or idea! Simply email TEDxSkyforest.com.
Getting away to the mountains community is important to the TEDxSkyforest experience. The TEDxSkyforest Curation Team went above and beyond for their inaugural event by organizing more than half a dozen X+ Adventures, donation-based community events taking place the same weekend as our TEDxSkyforest Live Recording for TED.com. All members of the community, including visitors, are invited to participate in Nature Walks, Yoga, a Community BBQ or an array of special offerings from Cacao Tasting to a Dog-friendly “Yappy Hour”! Our X+ adventures happen at Switzer Park and Skyforest Playscape, both located in Skyforest, CA.
“TEDxSkyforest isn’t just about these 12 talks – it’s about ALL our volunteers. Together, we’ve redefined what is possible in the space between us in our community outside of work and family. We’ve created a heart-opening, thought-provoking show that won’t just disappear…it will become TEDxSkyforest 2020.” – Aminah Teachout, TEDxSkyforest Curator
Support Smaller Towns, Bigger Thinking. TEDxSkyforest is relying on a full house to cover the cost of video production and project stewardship. All those who register will be invited to view the edited talks before they become available online. Please register at TEDxSkyforest.com.
TED is an organization committed to ideas worth spreading. TEDx events are locally and independently operated with a license from TED. TEDxSkyforest has chosen the theme Smaller Towns, Bigger Thinking as an opportunity to both unite San Bernardino Mountains residents with a #glocal community and to place our beloved mountains community on a #glocal map.. Let’s uplift and sustain #glocal community together!