Legends, locals and city officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the new California Surf Museum location.
“Wow!” was often heard as people walked in the door to get their nametags and join the party. Party goers enjoyed Amazing food was provided by the Cohen’s “333” restaurant in Oceanside across from the pier and donated beverages from Beach House Winery, Papyrus winery and Primo Beer from Billabong.
Names like Ho, Fletcher, Tico, Hynson, Ekstrom, Poppler, Grannis, Keck and more were in attendance. City officials Mayor Jim Wood, Councilmen Rocky Chavez, Jack Fellar and Jerome Kern, City Manager Peter Weiss as well as community development director Jane McVey and Kathy Baker gathered to support the attraction they believe will create and international destination in Oceanside for travelers all over the world.
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The beautiful building was designed by architect Louise Balma and all the pieces pulled together by an incredible team of board members, supporters and volunteers.
For short time you can see a one of a kind historic exhibit built by Dale Smith with skateboards and surfboards connected and chronicled in a unique installment. This is a must see for any fan of the California surf culture we are all so enamored with. There must be some way to give this guy and award for his incredible showing of boards, photos and articles.
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Get down to the new location as soon as you can to see the displays and show your support.
Two other excellent ways to support the museum are coming in April and save a space on your calendar for the 2nd annual California Surf Festival, an event of Films, Music, Food and Art coming to Oceanside in November 2009.
In April don’t miss your chance to see the award winning “Between The Lines” a compelling film by Ty Ponder and Scott Bass that tells the story of surfers and the effects of the Vietnam war. The film shows April 18th at Grace Chapel 102 N Freeman St Oceanside, CA. You can buy tickets online at www.surfmuseum.org or contact the museum at 760.721.6876.
Also in April ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro plays the Grace Chapel at 102 N. Freeman St Oceanside CA with General Admission tickets and very special VIP Reception tickets available. More information at www.surfmuseum.org or call 760.721.6876
Remember all these events help support the Surf Museum building and archive and creating a venue where all generations can experience and enjoy what our surf culture is created from.
Dates for the 2nd Annual California Surf Festival to be announced soon.
