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CONNECTING FOR CHANGE: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference Presented by the Marion Institute
Marion Institute

OCTOBER 26-28 2012 │ NEW BEDFORD, MA

A SOLUTIONS BASED gathering that brings together a diverse audience to create deep and positive change in their communities.  Join the movement.

2011 Daily Schedule

Below is the skeleton schedule of events for the weekend.  Every day begins at the Zeiterion Theatre in Downtown New Bedford (684 Purchase St.) and all Keynotes, which will be from 8:45am-Noon each day, will be at the Zeiterion Theatre.  We will be updating this schedule frequently, so please check back periodically.  Thank you.

View the full program with speaker lists, workshop descriptions, and more!
 

Friday, Oct. 21

8:00am | registration, exhibit hall and continental breakfast
[zeiterion theatre]

8:40am - 9:15am  | opening ceremony
[zeiterion theatre]

9:15am - 12:30pm | morning keynotes
[zeiterion theatre]

12:30 – 1:15pm
Yoga > TBD

12:30 – 2:00 PM | lunch
[custom house square]

1:30 – 5:00 PM | film festival
[the garage]

2:00 – 3:30 PM | workshops
[various locations throughout downtown]

1:30 – 5:00 PM | youth/art activities
[wings court]

4:00 – 5:30 PM | workshops
[various locations throughout downtown]

7:30pm – 9:30pm | feature film screening
[zeiterion theatre]
 

Saturday, Oct. 22

8:00am | registration, exhibit hall and continental breakfast
[zeiterion theatre]

8:40am - 9:15am | opening ceremony
[zeiterion theatre]

9:15am - 12:30pm | morning keynotes
[zeiterion theatre]

12:30 – 1:15pm
Yoga > TBD

12:30 – 2:00 PM | lunch
[custom house square]

1:30 – 5:00 PM | film festival
[the garage]

2:00 – 3:30 PM | workshops
[various locations throughout downtown]

1:30 – 5:00 PM | youth/art activities
[wings court]

4:00 – 5:30 PM | workshops
[various locations throughout downtown]

7:30pm – 9:30pm | open mic night
[zeiterion theatre]
 

Sunday, Oct. 23

8:00am | registration, exhibit hall and continental breakfast
[zeiterion theatre]

8:40am - 9:15am | opening ceremony
[zeiterion theatre]

9:15am - 12:30pm | morning keynotes
[zeiterion theatre]

12:30 – 1:15
Yoga > TBD

12:30 – 2:00 PM | lunch
[custom house square]

1:30 – 3:30 PM | film festival
[the garage]

2:00 – 3:30 PM | workshops
[various locations throughout downtown]

1:30 – 3:00 PM | youth/art activities
[wings court]

*All times and events are subject to change.
 

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