Premiering in Los Angeles..."Lights! Camera! School Nutrition!"

If you think you know what Los Angeles is all about... think again! This vibrant, family-friendly city has a long history as the home of the motion picture. Indeed, the charm of Hollywood and its celebrity Walk of Fame continues to lure spotlight-seeking starlets.

But forget about celluloid fame and fortune! This year, Los Angeles will roll out the red carpet for the real stars, the stars of school nutrition, during the School Nutrition Association’s 60th Annual National Conference (ANC), July 16-19, 2006. Move over Steven Spielberg, Jamie Foxx and Reese Witherspoon—during ANC, it’s time for “Lights! Camera! School Nutrition!”

Whether you will be flying solo or arriving with an entourage of school nutrition peers, ANC 2006 is the hot spot for both professional and personal development. You’ll learn, grow and exchange ideas with others committed to the healthful feeding of our children. With over 400 exhibitors and more than 90 quality education sessions, ANC gives you the opportunity to learn about the top trends and issues in school nutrition. Be sure not to miss the ANC “A-list” favorites described throughout these pages.

With so much to do and see, there is no telling what your close-up snapshot of ANC will include. With your own cameras in tow...get ready to point, aim and shoot your way to Los Angeles for ANC 2006 for your best professional opportunity all year—not to mention a little “LA Fun.”

Los Angeles Is...

The Place for Fine Dining. A “bon appétit” experience awaits you in Los Angeles—from sidewalk bistros to upscale dining, there’s something for every taste.

A Celebrity Hot-Spot. From the glitz of Hollywood’s Chinese Theater and Walk of Fame to studio tours and TV tapings, Los Angeles has something for everyone. Be sure to keep your eyes open for your chance to spot one of your favorite celebrities.

Full of Culture. Unforgettable art collections are part of the Los Angeles  cultural scene, with more than 300 museums and galleries to discover. Escape to the Getty Center or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art or enjoy the city’s public gardens and philharmonic orchestra.

A Shopper's Paradise. No doubt a shopping mecca, Los Angeles is not only for the ultra-rich. Bargains abound in this wonderland! Explore shopping malls, outlets and boutiques to find your glamorous (or funky) item of choice.

The Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA  90015

The Los Angeles Convention Center, one of the most efficiently designed and technologically advanced convention and exhibition facilities in the nation, is comprised of the South and West Building. These two facilities, with their soaring glass and steel towers, serve as landmarks against the city’s spectacular skyline and house a combined total of more than 970,000 square feet of exhibit space. ANC will take place in the South Building. The Center is located at Pico and Figueroa Streets, on the SW corner of the city, giving it easy access to freeways, metro, theaters, museums and nightlife. For more information on the Los Angeles Convention Center, visit www.lacclink.com.