California Dreamin 2008 is now over, and we hope everyone had a wonderful time. We'd like to thank our speakers, vendors and attendees, all of whom helped to make this our best Cal Dreamin yet.
We'd like to give a special thanks to Jo-An Torres (of I Love It!) and her girls, Carol, Anita, Jenny, Gina, Charlotte and Jessie, for their wonderful entertainment at the banquet.
We'd also like to thank Carla Blair (of Carla's Salon and Boutique) for helping us get the word out, and Ericka for her generous loan of audio equipment. Thanks also to Carol and Jenny for helping us set up and run the equipment.
We're already working on Cal Dreamin 2009. We'll let you know what our dates are as soon as we have them.
Cal Dreamin Updates
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Online Registration for Cal Dreamin is now closed. You can still sign up for day passes at Dreamin—just visit the registration desk.
We also have a limited number of lunches and banquet meals still available. Email Laura at info@california-dreamin.org if you're interested.
Friday, April 11 :: Lannie Rose will be our Friday lunchtime keynote speaker. Her topic will be “Identity: A Case Study.”
Thursday, April 10 :: Our keynote speaker at lunch on Saturday, April 19, will be Dr. Marci Bowers.
Tuesday, April 8 :: We've just added a new vendor to our line-up: Dr. John O'Dea and his office staff will be in the Vendors Room to answer your questions.
Tuesday, April 1 :: Our own Donna Freeman will be leading a shopping expedition to Pierre Silber and the Great Mall of Milpitas, which houses dozens of clothing stores and outlet shops. This event is free to all registered attendees of California Dreamin. If you'd like to join Donna on the shopping trip, please contact donna_freeman@comcast.net.
Friday, March 28 :: Larry Zellers is offering private, complimentary consultations on your hair or wig. He will be available Thursday, April 17th, after 4:00 pm. To schedule an appointment please contact Larry at (831) 212-1750.
Tuesday, March 25 :: Beverly Kam will discuss Creating Closeness and Communication in a Changing Relationship on Saturday, April 19.
Friday, March 21 :: Don't forget—early-bird registration ends at midnight on Saturday, March 22. Prices will rise on Sunday.
Hotel update: To get a room at the Doubletree at our special rate of $109.00 per night, you must book your room on or before Wednesday, March 26.
Recent additions to our schedule:
Ann West of Shoe Express will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about shoes on Friday, April 18.
The Joanie Sheldon Transgender History panel has been moved to the afternoon of Saturday, April 19.
On Friday, April 18, Judy van Maasdam will tell you everything you need to know about Choosing a Therapist.
Cisco Sanchez, associate of Dr. Eric Vilain, will discuss their research into The Biology of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation on Friday, April 18.
Jamie Faye Fenton is back again to discuss The Ins and Outs of Transgender Love-Making on Friday, April 18.
“Ar”lene Lafferty will moderate a slide show and panel discussion on Your Trans-History on Saturday, April 19. Audience participation is encouraged.
Monday, March 3 :: Recent additions to our schedule:
Denaë Doyle will present two seminars: Tips For Dressing To Create A Feminine Image on Friday, April 18, and Feminine Moves and Sensual Dance Moves, on Saturday, April 19.
Kathe Perez and Lynn Skinner will co-present a voice workshop entitled Speaking and Singing in Your Feminine Voice. We'll post further details soon.
Due to scheduling conflict, Dr. Peter Davis will present his seminar on Friday, April 18.
On Friday the 18th, join Rebecca Stake, Donna Freeman and Joan Sheldon for a discussion of local transgender history.
Local therapists Stephen Braveman and Melissa Fritchle will present three seminars on Friday the 18.
