Diverse and world-renowned leaders - Andrew Weil, M.D., Michael Pollan, Alex Steed, Joanna Macy, Maude Barlow and Jerome Ringo # unveil solutions for healthcare reform, green jobs, green building and social justice

Kaleidoscope (www.kindledinme.com) is partnering with Bioneers (www.bioneers.org), a nonprofit educational organization that highlights breakthrough solutions for restoring people and the planet. Broadcast to over 18 locations nationwide, including Portland, Maine, the program provides a hub for people who are hungry for change and are working to make a real difference in their local communities.

"We have added an additional ingredient to this year's event: Bridging Millleniums and Boomers," said Ted Regan, curator of Kindle and founder of Kaleidoscope. "A gap between two generations: we no longer have the luxury to ignore this. It is imperative that we begin to pass the torch and to communicate effectively across the divide. In addition to seasoned change agents, you will hear from accomplished and visionary young adults sharing their projects, dreams, and aspirations."

The annual Bioneers Conference brings together networks of people passionate about solutions at the intersection of personal and planetary healing. Nearly 15 innovators from a variety of traditions and disciplines will spark local dialogue around issues effecting the nation, including healthcare reform, green jobs, food and farming, and social justice, providing a focal point for communities to come together around local solutions and take action.

Kaleidoscope is choosing to bring the annual Bioneers Conference to the citizens near Portland, Maine to give locals the tools and inspiration to be catalysts for change in their own community. This year Kindle has been built upon those components that past attendees enjoyed most: dynamic keynotes, insightful workshops, and heart-pounding entertainment. It has been relocated to the Downtown Arts District of Portland, Maine to reinforce the importance of community, and the primary sponsors this year include four local organizations: Institute for Humane Education (humaneeducation.org), Portland Permaculture (www.meetup.com/portlandpermaculture), Unity College (www.unity.edu), Cultivating Community (www.cultivatingcommunity.org).

Kindle features a phenomenal line-up of local, national and international speakers, engaging workshops, and enticing entertainment that will create yet another amazing in-person experience.

Registration and Admission:
Kindle: Northern New England Bioneers conference is open to the general public, but seating is limited and is expected to sell out early. The price of admission ranges from $70 to $225 per person and includes plenaries, workshops, Beaming speakers, breakout groups, Friday and Saturday night entertainment, access to the Food Passport,

For more information and to register for the Kindle: Northern New England Bioneers, visit www.kindledinme.com. For a full list of plenary speakers associated with the Beaming Bioneers program that will be broadcast live at the Kindle event, visit www.bioneers.org/conference.