'Raymond' star to appear at Women Today

Actress Patricia Heaton will headline the News Sentinel's Women Today 2010, the 16th annual show geared to all things female, which will be held March 19-21 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

Mother of four and award-winning actress Heaton currently stars in ABC's "The Middle" and played housewife Debra Barone in the hit show "Everybody Loves Raymond." She won two Emmys for best actress in a sitcom for that role.

She will appear on Saturday, March 20, at the expo.

The show will offer the fashion and cooking shows and the hundreds of exhibitor booths that have been a part of previous expos. In addition, this year's show will feature:

n Women's Wine Down, a Friday evening wine tasting and VIP shopping event. The $40 ticket price for the Women's Wine Down will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund, the Christmas food and toy give-away that is a part of News Sentinel Charities.

n A Summer Camp Fair will be offered on Sunday, March 21, for moms looking for information on summer programs for their children. The fair will be sponsored by KnoxMoms.com.

n Daisy Lewellyn, a fashion stylist who's been featured on "The Today Show" and on shows for Style Network, E!, CBS2 and Fox, will offer her fashion advice on Friday and Saturday.

n Fabio Viviani, owner and executive chef of Cafe Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Ventura County, Calif., and season five contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef" cooking show, will participate in the Women's Wine Down and also appear on the Cooking Stage on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets for Women Today 2010 are $10 or $8 currently online at womentoday.com.

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