Artistic Directors Marin Alsop & Jude KellyDelivered in Partnership with the Southbank Centre, London

A (Very Busy and Not so Long) Journey…Ã 2 Rounds of exploratory ‘Think-Ins’ in September & November 2011 led

by Marin & Jude Kelly– Attended by +400 women (and men)

à 3 months of content planning, partner/sponsor outreach and speaker/audience development by small WOW Task Force

– Hundreds if not thousands of external phone calls, meetings, emails…– Throw in a few weeks of the holidays…

The WOW-Festival is born!Ã 3 days

à Friday & Saturday, 10am – 5:30pm à Sunday, 10am – 2:00pm

à ~50 activities per dayà $10 Day Passes | $5 Study Day Passes à Festival line-up announced & Tickets on sale from January 27

WOW Keynotes & HighlightsFriday, March 2, 2012

Keynote: Human Trafficking & The Federal Response (with Q&A)Alice Hill, Senior Counselor to Janet Napolitano

On Friday, up to 50 complimentary day passes are being offered to local schools (girls grades 6-12). To-date, EACH school invited has responded YES, including:BLSYW Garrison Forest Bryn Mawr Chesapeake High (GEM Program) The

SEED School Western High School Seton Keough IND/NDP More invitations pending!

Panel: Girls – An Endangered Species or our next world leaders? Panel of local girls aged 11-18 talk Moderated by member of UN Foundation’s Girl Up! campaign

Stoop Storytelling Workshops2 hour session

STEM workshops with The

Film Screening with Discussion

Discussion (with tasting): Food & Wine. The Philosophy & Inspiration of Food in CommunityFeaturing local female chefs, wine experts, and more

WOW Keynotes & HighlightsSaturday, March 3, 2012

Keynote: The Kitchen Sisters & Hidden World of Girls ProjectIncludes multi-media of their NPR series hosted by Tina Fey and on-stage interview of Baltimore women

Saturday Night Marquee WOW Event – 8:00pm

Conversations pending. ‘an evening of storytelling’.

Discussion: Microfinance from a global and local perspectiveMicrofinance is a proven tool for fighting poverty on a large scale. Hear from an organization leading efforts around the globe

Stoop Storytelling Workshops2 hour session

Film Screening with Discussion

Other Panels / Topics include: Women & Sports

Financial Perspectives – what is happening in today’s economy?

Finding your style – Fashion at any price point

The F-Word DebatePost Career Education – Where do you find it? When do you need it?

Men Talk about what it means to be a feminist male, and what it means to support and raise feminist women. Featuring Kwame from Center Stage;

WOW Keynotes & HighlightsSunday, March 4, 2012

Keynote: Rebecca Hoffberger (AVAM)The Muses are Women

Revolving/Core WOW Activities

Panel: Women in the Arts & CultureMarin & Jude are joined by Rebecca Hoffberger, Debbie Chin, and Doreen Bolger

Brunch with a TwistFemale chefs and restaurants lead interactive brunch demonstrations

WOW Reflections & Closing

WOW Bites | short (5-10 minute) talks and inspiring ideas, achievements, stories or manifestos.Speed Mentoring | participants engage with leading female mentors from a range of industries in a “speed dating” format.Spontaneous Performances & Interactive Demonstrations| From Lynne Brick on Fitness; Community Sings; Irish Dancing; Hula Hoop making; Geurilla Knitting; Dance & Movement; and more!WOW Marketplace | women’s businesses, organizations/charities, products and activities (from nail painting to hair braiding) are available in the Meyerhoff lobby.

*~20 applications received!

WOW Cafe & Conversation Lounge | a casual atmosphere for refreshments, networking and informal conversation.

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