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2011 Women Today Re-Cap:

Bravo TV’s”The Real Housewives of Orange County” has been seen by more than 320 Million people wordwide. The show’s breakout star is a 32 year old blonde bombshell with golden good looks and a sparkling personality. Gretchen Christine Rossi’s outward beauty is obvious, but it is her inner beauty that makes her standout amongst the crowd. 

Gretchen will be available Saturday March 5th and Sunday March 6th for autographs, meet and greets, and photo opportunities!

Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual

Womens Wine Down

VIP Preview Party and Charity event

presented by

When? Thursday March 3rd  5:30 – 8:30 pm

Where? Women Today show floor @ Knoxville Convention Center

Tickets: $40 – click here or purchase at your closest ORNL Federal Credit Union

This VIP shopping event will give attendees a first glimpse at the awesome exhibitors who will be on display during our 3 day show.  Wine and beer tastings, courtesy of Ashe’s Wine and Spirits and Marble City Brewery, will be on hand as well as delicious hor’ dourves provided by Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, Brixx, Cabot Creamery, Culinary Institute at the University of Tennessee, Salsarita’s and Sequoyah Grille.

Beer samples provided by Marble City Brewery will include:

Raspberry Wheat

Spiced Pumpkin Ale

Wheat Ale

Wine Samples provided by Ashe’s Wine and Spirits will include:

Georges Dubeouf – Patch Block (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc)

Bliss Entertainment Venue in the Old City will be offering up some great tunes to keep everyone in the shopping spirit!

Don’t miss your chance to roll the dice to win a 2011 Harley-Davidson 883 presented by Smokey Mountain Harley-Davidson!

The Women’s Wine Down will also include an enticing silent auction with items from the following businesses:

Ashe’s Wine & Spirits

Bar Denim Blues

Bellezza Salon and Spa

Cabot Creamery

Culinary Institute at The University of Tennessee

Cool Sports

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers

Marble City Brewing Comany

Pottery by Jordan Drummel

Pure Luxe Salon

The Glass Bazaar

W.J. Deutch & Sons, Ltd. fine wine merchants

Men Who Cook…What’s Better Than That?

Women Today welcomes Chuck Hughes , host of Cooking Channel’s Chuck’s Day Off.

Chuck went to culinary school at Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec after ditching a successful, but unfulfilling, career in advertising. He quickly started working in some of Montreal’s hottest kitchens and hasn’t looked back since. In 2006, Chuck and his two best friends opened their own restaurant set in the heart of Old Montreal, Garde - Manger. The den-like restaurant quickly developed an almost fanatical clientele of locals and tourists alike, and to this day, is as unique as its chef.  The Today Show raved about Chuck’s seafood platter, while local paper Voir called his cuisine “sexy and solid”.

His food philosophy revolves around simple, well-made food and he stresses his passion of buying and cooking local food.  In 2009, Chuck invited the world into his kithen at Garde-Manger with the premier of Chuck’s Day Off. It has now been extended into its third season and airs on the Cooking Channel in the U.S.

Chuck will be providing 2 cooking demonstrations on the Cooking School Stage on Friday and 1 cooking demonstration on Saturday, both to be followed by a meet and greet! See exact times here.

 Women Today is happy to have Jeffrey Saad join us for the 2011 show!

He is the host of Cooking Channel’s newest show United Tastes of America and the National spokes person for The Incredible Edible Egg. After studying hotel and restaurant management at Iowa State, Jeffrey continued his studies at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He opened his first restaurant, Sweet Heat, in California. Serving fresh and healthy Mexican-inspired fare, the restaurant was a hit. Jeffrey opened two others before moving on to become partner in charge of operations at Pasta Pomodoro Italian Restaurants, working to open the first dozen of the 40-plus restaurants in the chain.

In 2009, Jeffrey burst onto the national food scene after finishing as runner up in Season 5 of The Next Food Network Star. Following his success on the show, he hosted The Spice Smuggler for FoodNetwork.com. In 2010 with the launch of Cooking Channel, Jeffrey was given his own show United Tastes Of America.
Click here to check out Jeffrey’s website and some of his delicious recipes!

Jeffrey will be providing 2 cooking demonstrations on the Cooking School Stage on Saturday and 1 cooking demonstration on Sunday, both to be followed by a meet and greet! See exact times here.

Nicole Anderson will join us Sunday March 6th!

Women Today is excited to welcome Nicole Anderson to the show for 2011!

Nicole is best know for her role as Macy Misa on Disney Channel Original Series ’JONAS LA’ and for her reoccuring role on ABC Family’s ‘Make It or Break It’. Her film credits include appearances on popular shows such as Zoey 101, iCarly, Hannah Montana and Imagination Movers. Nicole’s most recent project includes a role in ABC Family’s ‘Mean Girls 2′ which comes out February 2011!

Nicole will  join in the fun on the Women Today show floor and have a meet and great with fans, taking photos and signing autographs on Sunday March 6. Click here to visit Nicole’s website.

Covenant Health Conversation Stage

This is the second year we will have the Conversation Stage presented by Covenant Health, which will showcase interactive and educational wellness topics affecting the lives of Women Today. Friday, March 3rd will feature special presentations focusing on women’s heart health. On Saturday, March 5th be sure to catch the latest in tips for today’s woman on weight loss and exercise. Sunday will round off the weekend with an afternoon presentation on therapeutic exercise.

Sit, Stay,  Strut Pet Fashion Show returning for its 3rd year!

We’re proud to support the Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee in 2011 with our third annual Sit, Stay, Strut Pet Fashion Show presented by Enrichment Federal Credit Union! The show will be Sunday March 6th at 2:20 pm. By bringing awareness to pet adoptions and shelter programs, our furry four-legged friends are the perfect spokes models at our fashion show.  Not to mention, you just might find your very own perfect new family member!

From 1 pm to 3 pm on Sunday, receive $2 off your ticket price by bringing in a (minimum) 5 lb bag of dry dog or cat food.  All pet food collected will be donated to the Small Breed Rescue’s food pantry.  This is a runway show for the entire family! For more information about the Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, visit http://sbret.com/

2011 Summer Camp Fair

Sunday March 6th  - Noon to 6 pm

Knoxville Convention Center @ Women Today Show

Come get a jump start on your summer plans at the 2nd Annual Knoxmoms.com Summer Camp Fair to chat with the best camps around about incredible programs covering multiple vocations. They are sure bets to keep summer fun!

Featured Camps

AJCC Camp K’ton ton and Milton Collins Day Camp

Allied Music Instructors

Camp Invention

Camp Webb

Cool Sports

Doe River Gorge Ministries

Fine Arts Connection

Grace Point Camps

Great Smokey Mountains Insitutute @ Tremont

Mathnasium

McCallie Sports Camp

SHADES of Development

UT Kids U

The Zone

Wallace Memorial After School Care

Thank You to our 2011 Show Sponsors!

The food experts. The Women Today show continues to be able to bring our attendees wonderful and talented chefs from all over North America thanks to Food City’s long-standing support. The Food City Cooking School will hosts the Cooking Channel’s Chuck Hughes and Jeffrey Saad. The News Sentinel’s  food editor, Mary Constatine, will also take the stage accompanied by talented local chefs Chester Miller from Bistro by the Tracks and Seth Simmerman from Echo Bistro and Wine Bar.  Food City will also have two booths near the stage where attendees will be able to sample their wonderful deli/bakery items! Attendees can purchase tickets before the show at Food City locations and receive $2 off regular ticket price!

Belk’s mission is to satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that their customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve. Women Today is grateful to once again be able to partner with Belk to bring our attendees the latest fashion, accessories and beauty. As the women’s fasion sponsor, Belk’s amazing spring offerings will take the stage during the What Women Want fashion shows each day. Belk will also be providing shopping bags to our attendees to make your Women Today experience comfortable and stress-free! Belk will also have a large shopping pavillion at the Women Today show where attendees can sample the latest spring scents, get a quick make-up refresher and purchase the ‘gotta-have-it’ handbag for spring.

It’s getting hot in here! It must be Chick-fil-A with their new Spicy chicken biscuit…yum! Women Today is happy to partner with Chick-fil-A for 2011 show.

Thanks to Chick-fil-A coming on as our ticket sponsor, everyone that enters the show with a paid attendee with also be holding a coupon to Chick-fil-A for a FREE breakfast entree of their choice! The Chick-fil-A cow will also be joining us at the show from noon-2 pm on Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 1- 4 pm around the Knoxmoms.com Summer Camp Fair. Don’t forget to swing by the Chick-fil-A booth as well for some delicious samples!

We are happy to have Pattersons Home Appliances as the Appliance Sponsor for the Food City Cooking School stage for the second year in a row! Pattersons is East Tennessee’s locally owned appliance source for unbeatable customer service and top brand-name appliances. Pattersons has been serving East Tennessee with locations in Harriman, Knoxville, Oak Ride and Rockwood since 1965. You will find top brand names for kitchen and laundry appliances at Pattersons including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, DCS, Jenn-Air and more. Come and be introduced to Pattersons personalized one-on-one service at the Women Today Show!

The University of Tennessee Culinary Institute is Women Today’s Culinary Sponsor of the Food City Cooking School Stage for 2011! We are pleased to partner with the professional chefs and culinary expertise right in our backyard at the University of Tennessee. Culinary students will be practicing professional food preparation and demonstration skills as well as assisting celebrity chefs.  The UT Culinary Institute will also be offering up delicious small bites during the Women’s Wine Down preview party. The series of courses offered at the UT Culinary Institute are devoted to the skills which are the foundation of the art and science of culinary preparation. Learn how the UT Culinary Institute can help change your future at their booth during the show.

Women Today is happy to welcome back Ashe’s Wine & Spirits as the wine sponsor for the Women Today Women’s Wine Down preview party to benefit the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund.  Ashe’s is locally owned and has the finest selection of wines and spirits in East Tennessee.  Proprieter Thad Cox is our local wine expert and has traveled around the world  seeking the best values to bring home to Knoxville. Ashe’s will once again thrill our palettes with wonderful wine tastings during the Women’s Wine Down event.

Women Today is excited to have a Jos. A. Bank as the men’s fashion sponsor this year! They will join others on our What Women Want Stage fashion shows, where attendees can experience the latest in fashion and up to date trends. We have always showcased great women’s fashions, but why leave out the men? We want our men to look as good as we do, and Jos. A. Bank knows just how to dress them! They have an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing, and prices typically 20 to 30 percent below competitor’s pricing. Attendees will also be able to purchase  Jos. A. Bank apparel during the Women Today Show.

Women Today is happy to welcome back Covenant Health as the presenting sponsor of the Covenant Health Conversation Stage for 2011. The Conversation Stage will host interactive presentations on health and wellness topics affecting women today. There will be a minimum of three presentations per day from Covenant Health representatives.  For several years, Covenant Health has been named among the top 100 integrated health systems in the country. Their mission is to improve the quality of life through better health – not only for their patients, but also for the families and communitites they serve. We are thankful to have them at Women Today 2011!

ORNL Federal Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 Women’s Wine Down preview party, with proceeds to benefit the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund. The Women’s Wine Down preview party is Thursday March 3, 2011 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. The event will include wine and beer tastings, food samples from local restaurants and a silent auction. Each attendee will also receive a complimentary wine favor courtesy of ORNL Federal Credit Union.

Excited to be part of the coolest girls’ weekend in East Tennessee, ORNL Federal Credit Union knows that women are SMART! Considering that most household financial decisions are made by this group, the Women Today Expo is the perfect opportunity to share the benefits of borrowing smart and saving smarter. During the three-day event, ladies can visit the ORNL Federal Credit Union booth and share their smart financial tip – and their pretty smooch (no live models needed, thanks!), to win prizes fit for a queen!

ORNL Federal Credit Union offers smart tools and savings options for today’s women, at any age. Remove the stress of finances by taking advantage of ORNL Federal Credit Union’s personal banking services, fit to the way you live.

 Grayson Subaru is East Tennessee’s premier Subaru dealership offering top-quality new and used Subaru’s for the everyday woman.  When you visit Grayson Subaru, you will experience the world-class service of a knowledgeable and experienced staff who are committed to exceeding expectations.  Women Today is thankful to have Grayson Subaru as our tote bag sponsor! At least the first 500 attendees each day of the show will receive a free, environmentally friendly tote bag filled with special offers, courtesy of Grayson Subaru.

Thanks to Junk Bee Gone for providing Women Today with top-of-the-line dumpster removal service during the show!  Junk Bee Gone helps you remove junk from homes and businesses in East Tennessee. They offer Full Service Removal, Driveway Dumpsters, Document Shredding/Destruction and Battery Recycling.

Junk Bee Gone is completely licensed and insured. They donate as many items as possible to Mission of Hope, recycle paper, plastic, metals & batteries, and properly dispose of all the rest…Call 675-5865 (JUNK) to contact them today!

We are so excited to welcome Marble City Brewing Company as our beer sponsor for the Women’s Wine Down! Offering beer samples is new to the Women’s Wine Down charity event. Marble City has one of the few female brewmasters in the United States, Jennifer Muckerman. They will be presenting 3 different tasting options at the VIP shopping event: Raspberry Wheat Ale, Spiced Pumpkin Ale and Wheat Ale.

WBIR – Channel 10 TV is home to popular shows like 30 Rock, The Biggest Loser, Law and Order:SVU and The Office.   In spite of an increasing number of viewer choices, the majority of  television audiences continue to turn to their free local broadcast stations offering local news, local information and local public service. WBIR-Channel 10 has a long-standing reputation of community involvement and commitment to the public and we are happy to have them as a sponsor of Women Today 2011!

  Star 102.1 is Knoxville’s #1 Hit Music Station. Each year Marc & Kim and Frank enjoy spending time on the Women Today Fashion & Entertainment Stage interacting with visitors and having fun. Their involvement and support of Knoxville and our community are part of making Star 102.1 number one with Women Today.

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