Friday, November 11, 2011, Music Academy of the West, Montecito, California

From morning to night, in one of the most exquisite performance halls of the Central Coast, was a parade of "Ideas Worth Spreading", by presenters worth sharing. Check out the TEDx American Riviera website for access to the presentations. The Teen Press got a closer look at some of the ideas & presenters, as well as the perspective of some of the lucky attendees.

Lily, Mark & Deryn connect with chef, educator and activist Matthew Kenny after the morning session on Creating Beauty to talk with him about his approach to food, and its importance for the future.