Julie Reiner, Amy Newmark at Real Simple Holiday Pop-Up Shop
genConnect to interview leaders in fashion & design, food & charitable giving at Real Simple holiday event
The 2011 Real Simple Pop-Up Shop will take over Bryant Park in New York City Dec. 8-13, and genConnect will be on scene interviewing experts on great tips to make this holiday season an enjoyable breeze.
Experience the Fun: The 2011 Real Simple Holiday Pop-Up Shop Takes Over Bryant Park
Some of the star entertainers, designers, authors, and others scheduled to sit down with genConnect for video interviews include:
- Charles Best - Founder/CEO Donorschoose.org, the partner charity of the Pop-Up Shop
- Kristin van Ogtrop - Real Simple Managing Editor
- Amy Newmark - Publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul
- Allan Harris - World-class singer, guitarist and songwriter
- Julie Reiner - Celebrity mixologist, beverage director and co-owner of Flatiron Lounge, Lani Kai and Clover Club
- Alexa von Tobel - Founder of LearnVest, which helps women simplify their finances; on Vanity Fair‘s “Next Establishment” list and inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30″ list
“We are thrilled to sit down with some of the leaders in the fields of fashion and design, food and beverage, the creative arts, and charitable organizations during the 2011 Real Simple Pop-Up Shop,” said genConnect CEO Nancy Spears. “genConnect and Real Simple audiences, as well as viewers coast to coast, can celebrate the holidays with these cherished experts.”
A retail, hospitality and entertainment destination for the season, the Pop-Up Shop at Citi Pond, presented by Citi, will feature fantastic gift ideas, food tastings, shopping and fun giveaways for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m daily. The 5,000-square foot holiday shop will also feature an assortment of unique gift ideas for under $50 – as featured in Real Simple‘s holiday gift guide. Citi will offer hot beverages and hand warmers in its courtesy warming station and digital lounge, where it will also offer consumers information on products. Sponsor L’Oreal Paris will provide beauty makeovers; supporting sponsors include Zappos, The Container Store and Vera Bradley.
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