Manufacturing Stoke World Premiere May 21st.

The world premiere of Manufacturing Stoke will be held at Bird's Surf Shed May 21st. 

Tickets are being presold now at www.manufacturingstoke.com. If you want to go, hurry. I heard from Pierce half are taken and it's only been up for a couple of days!

The film will feature some amazing body surfing and will highlight Enjoy Handplanes as well. We have been so stoked to be a part of this film. The people behind it are the most inspiring thing of all. Pierce, Petra, Geoffrey and Max and all the people who have contributed are doing this for the right reasons, to educate and inspire us to to make a change.  I love it.

About the film:

No other sport is so intrinsically linked to nature. Some call it a spiritual experience, most call it indescribable. And yet, in becoming the multi-billion dollar industry it is today, a great paradox has risen. Surfers are indeed directly connected to the earth’s pulse and yet a majority of the materials used are environmentally toxic.

The story begins in the 1960’s, the golden era of surfing, a time of innocence and discovery. Surf culture erupted onto the collective consciousness and became the epitome of cool. Fast forward to December 5th, 2005 and the closing of Clark Foam for environmental reasons, the largest surf blanks manufacturer in the world. Not only was the event a wake-up call for many to shift from petroleum-base products to more eco-friendly materials, it also reframed the foundation of a stagnant culture.

Enter surfing’s renaissance, an era where the new generation is completely changing what it means to be a surfer. And amid timid efforts from the industry’s biggies, a plethora of grassroots up-and-comers is redefining what a surfer is supposed to ride. From wooden surfboards, handplanes and alaias to recycled blanks and organic clothing, wave riding is taking on a new soul.

Manufacturing Stoke is an introspective look into the surfing culture’s struggle to be beneficial unto itself, a tapestry of both influential and eclectic members of the surfing community that are constantly striving for positive change.

http://www.manufacturingstoke.com/

Sacred Altars now Open

Today is the official opening of the group show Sacred Altars at the Encinitas Library. You will not want to miss this. Thank you so much to Rodney McCoubrey for coordinating the show and getting all the artists involved and motivated. He has done such a great job. This show came from his heart and it is felt. 

SHOW INFO

Sacred Alters

April 26 - June 6

Encinitas Library

540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA

(760) 753-7376 ‎

Map

The Opening Reception will be THIS Saturday, April 30, 6:00-8:00pm.

As you may or may not know we have created a blog for the show. If you are not local you can look at the different pieces and read about the artists. We have about 10 up now but will start getting more up in the coming weeks so please check it out.  

www.sacredaltars.blogspot.com

Below is a piece I choose to share as it is very special. Please take a look and read about David's Lecours' Altar.  

Artist Statement:
I was born on August 13, 1968. Just eleven days after my birth, on August 24, 1968, my father was killed when his Navy F-4 Phantom jet crashed into the sea as a result of a blown tire/catapult accident off the USS Constellation aircraft carrier. Prior to impact, he was able to pull the ejection lever which ejected the rear pilot to safety. After an exhaustive search, both the plane and my father's body were never recovered.

I never got to meet my father, Bill Heep, so creating this altar was a way for me to connect with him. Fortunately, Bill's mom, my grandmother, saved nearly all of Bill's memorabilia. In preparing this altar, I discovered a reel-to-reel audio tape Bill created in June of 1968. He made the recording in his room aboard the USS Constellation off the coast of Vietnam. I am grateful that the content from the tape was easily transferred to CD at a local lab. This recording gave me the opportunity to hear my father's voice for the first time. Reusing the old door allows a series of windows into different eras of Bill's life. Since his body was never recovered from the accident, the altar serves as a physical reminder of his life.

My name was originally David William Heep. After my father's death, my mother married Tom Lecours. When I was 3 1/2, Tom Lecours adopted me and I became David William Lecours.

Bio:
David Lecours is Creative Director at LecoursDesign, a marketing and brand agency helping professional service firms to attract great clients and talent. David uses LecoursDesign as a laboratory to monitor creative process and the art of presenting ideas. He then generously shares this knowledge through coaching  , speaking   and training seminars  . David is married and also loves surfing, gardening and practicing yoga in his hometown of Encinitas, California.

Made in Taiwan

This is Sigmund, he was made in Taiwan. He was a rescued street dog that was brought here by a woman who was on vacation, found him as a puppy on the street and brought him back with her. He later went on to a rescue center and then landed the lucky role of dog number two of the Anne and Kirk Fagergrin house hold. He is one lucky pup and Anne and Kirk are just as fortunate.

Sigmund also has some serious talent. He's only a year or so old and is trying out to be a  therapy dog to work with kids at Children's Hospital. Look at the patience he's got. It's amazing. He's going to do great with the kids.

My hat's off to the woman who brought Sigmund back and congratulations to Anne and Kirk for scoring such a good new best friend.

Magic Carpet Ride by John Culqui for Long Beach Museum of Art Auction

Magic Carpet Ride
Bid on it at: http://www.artauctionlbma.org/catalog/main.php?g2_itemId=342

The Long Beach Museum of Art and its Fundraising Affiliate, Phoenix, are organizing Art Auction XIV. In addition to the live and silent auction of more than 150 original works of art by some of California’s most desirable artists, a wide variety of other premium arts-related items will be available including trips, services and experiences. All proceeds from the Auction will support the Museum's mission to collect and care for a permanent art collection, present changing exhibitions in a variety of media and provide engaging educational programming for youth and adults while serving over 12,000 school children and hundreds of families throughout greater Long Beach each year. Guests will enjoy tapas dining and a hosted bar on the expansive ocean front lawn on Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. An opportunity drawing for cash prizes will also take place at the event. Complimentary valet parking will be provided from the Museum’s parking lot.

When
Live & Silent Auction Event
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Time: 4 - 9 PM
FREE Preview Exhibition and Silent Auction
April 21 - May 21, 2011
During regular operating hours


Where
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803
562-439-2119

9th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup April 30th, 2011 from 9am to Noon

It's that time of year again when our beaches get a spring cleaning. Jan and Bob Rogers, our beach clean up gurus, will be hosting the Beacon's Creek to Bay clean up again this year.

Those of you who plan on helping out please pre-register at the link below. Each year we get an amazing turnout and it is a lot of fun and a good learning experience for those younger beach lovers.

See you there!

http://www.creektobay.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=2

Bodysurf Art by Iomal

Our friend and Italian surf artist Iomal sent us in one of his amazing drawings. He is such a gifted illustrator and generous guy. Thank you Iomal for all the inspiration and generosity. For those of you who haven't seen his blog yet check it out. Thanks Iomal!!!

http://bodasurf.blogspot.com/

Photography by Kevin Roche

Kevin Roche is an amazing photographer. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Sacred Craft in Santa Cruz. The funny thing was I have seen his images everywhere and didn't put it together that he was the man behind some of my favorite images. If you get a chance stop by his blog for some eyeball ecstasy. If you love images, especially surf images, you'll love his site. *Enjoy


http://kevinrochephotography.wordpress.com/

Homage to JAPAN - An Alter by Rodney and Friends

Eco Artist Rodney "Rodrigo" McCoubrey sent out a request to all his friends asking for those who wish to contribute to an altar he has made to pay homage to Japan. If you wish to contribute please contact Rodney.

Global Prayer for Water at 12 Noon - Please Join In

Do you know the work of Masaru Emoto? I have one of his books. It’s pretty darn amazing. Check him out if you haven’t. He’s the Japanese scientist who studies the effects of thoughts and words on water. The image above is what Love and Gratitude water crystals look like. You should see the contrast of hate, it is disjointed and harsh.  After reading his book I often sit in the lineup and thank the water and send positive energy to the source of so much joy in my life.

Emoto is organizing a Prayer for water today at 12PM each time zone for healing the water around the Fukushima Nuclear Plant.  I encourage all to join in.

See below for more information.

The prayer procedure is as follows.

Day and Time:  March 31st, 2011 (Thursday)
12:00 noon in each time zone

Please say the following phrase:

"The water of Fukushima Nuclear Plant, we are sorry to
make you suffer. Please forgive us. We thank you, and
we love you."

Ed


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URGENT: A letter from Dr Masaru Emoto, author of Messages
in Water plus other related books.

A letter from Dr Masaru Emoto:

To All People Around the World

Please send your prayers of love and gratitude to water at
the nuclear plants in Fukushima , Japan !   By the massive
earthquakes of Magnitude 9 and surreal massive tsunamis,
more than 10,000 people are still missing...even now... It has
been 16 days already since the disaster happened. What makes
it worse is that water at the reactors of Fukushima Nuclear
Plants started to leak, and it's contaminating the ocean, air
and water molecule of surrounding areas.

Human wisdom has not been able to do much to solve the
problem, but we are only trying to cool down the anger of
radioactive materials in the reactors by discharging water
to them.   Is there really nothing else to do?   I think there is.

During over twenty year research of dado measuring and
water crystal photographic technology, I have been witnessing
that water can turn positive when it receives pure vibration
of human prayer no matter how far away it is.   Energy
formula of Albert Einstein, E=MC2 really means that
Energy = number of people and the square of people's
consciousness.

Now is the time to understand the true meaning. Let us all
join the prayer ceremony as fellow citizens of the planet
earth. I would like to ask all people, not just in Japan , but
all around the world to please help us to find a way out the
crisis of this planet!!

The prayer procedure is as follows.

Day and Time:  March 31st, 2011 (Thursday)
12:00 noon in each time zone

Please say the following phrase:

"The water of Fukushima Nuclear Plant, we are sorry to
make you suffer. Please forgive us. We thank you, and
we love you."

Please say it aloud or in your mind. Repeat it three times
as you put your hands together in a prayer position.
Please offer your sincere prayer.   Thank you very much
from my Heart.

With love and gratitude,

Masaru Emoto Messenger of Water


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Invitation--Surfindian Hang Together Japan Benefit

Hang Together JapanBenefit at Surfindian event on 4/2, 6-10pm

 This benefit event will feature live and silent auctions of art and surfboards, along with live and dj music, food, drink and lots of other surprises. All money raised from the auction, or otherwise donated at the benefit, will be given to the U.S.-Japan Council, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

 Tak will donate a few new art pieces for auction.

 Also available are the Tomoe Project www.tomoeproject.com  donation t-shirts and hats (designed by Jaime and Tak).
 They will be available for purchase at Surfindian on 4/2 and at noahkaoi.com.
 
100% of the proceeds will go to Japan relief.

 We hope to see you at Surfindian.


 studio aiuto design+marketing,encinitas.ca
 office: 760.230.1934 ~ cell: 714.328.4118
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 Together we will overcome!
 Go Japan! Help & Rebuild Tohoku!

Johnny Abegg Going Left! by Mick Waters

Two of my favorite Aussie surfers/filmmakers did a little co-lab vimeo clip. Not only are these guys super talented but are some of the nicest human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. Johnny is so fluid and soulful and Mick paints with moving images. Great combo. Enjoy.

True Grit

Unknown, photo by David Gray

I Love This Shot

Photo by Doug Wylie

Our friends over at the Murphy blog have been scoring some amazing photos of their team rider JP Marengo. JP is a La Jolla local who is a huge fan of big solid left barrels. Go check out their blog if you don't usually.

This photo landed in my inbox and I was blown away. I mean seriously does it get any better hen this?  Such a classic shot by Doug Wylie. I love the contrast of the glassy water sucking off the reef about a foot away from his board and the wave as it breaks violently behind him. Looking at it you can feel the tension between the two. Unbelievable detail and perfect timing. Well done Doug and JP always stoked to see your tubes!

Doug Wylie's blog:  http://www.darkwatersphoto.com/

FREE Afternoon Art Fun at Love Child with Cheryl Sorg

Please stop by - with or without kiddos - and make some art with us!  We'll have a HUGE stash of great collage materials, letters, rubber stamps.....everything's provided, everything's free.  Join us if you can!

Wednesday, March 30th 2:00 - 4:00
Love Child Children's Resale Boutique
1002 N. Coast Hwy. 101 in Leucadia (by Le Papagayo)

Art Show Tonight: Ocean Size at Project X Art Gallery

Opening Reception: Saturday, Mar 26th, 6pm – 10pm  Artists: John Culqui, 
C. Martino 

    

The Wigbillies will perform friday March 25th, 8:00 pm. Admission $5.00

The Wigbillies will perform friday March 25th, 8:00 pm. Admission $5.00

The Wigbillies perform music that, back in the day was called Hillbilly Music. today they call it Roots Music. The Wigbillies call it "Twisted Roots. These amazingly talented musicians bring a level of real entertainment that never fails to enlighten and amuse. Please join us Friday evening for their return engagement  to our salon. Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00. Arrive early, seating is limited.

Ducky Waddle's Emporium, Art Gallery, Book Store and Center for Cultural Studies.
414 N. Coast Hwy. 101 Encinitas, CA 92024. 760-632-0488 Store and gallery hours are Tues.-Sat. 11:00-6:00 and Sun. 12:00-5:00.

Latest Sacred Alters Entries

Amor Y Luz" by Rodney "Rodrigo" MCoubrey

"Sacred Hearts" by Jane Johns

Untitled by Karen Kozlow

Untitled by Roderick Laine Treece

Go check out the latest posts on the alters for the upcoming show at the Encinitas Library called Sacred Alters. All alters are made from at least 25% recycled materials.

www.sacredaltars.blogspot.com

Sacred Craft Santa Cruz 2011

OH MY!!!!!!!!  Pierce discovered this and dragged me outside in the rain to show me this. Unbelievable. THANK YOU SCOTT BASS!!!!!

ReRip.com rocks. Support them. The promote us every chance they get.

Entropy Bio Epoxy.

Tomo

Carl Ekstrom's new logo. The story is that Pierce was filming Carl for an interview and he showed Pierce a check from Andy Warhol for a board Carl had made for him. Carl kept the check all these years as he loved the idea that Andy hand signed his name. Pierce's eyes lit up and said he should use it as his new logo. 

Rainbow Fins. As usual inspiring as ever.

Korduroy.tv booth was a hit as usual.

Susan Wickstrand. Great work. 

Forever Stoked is forever stoking me out. Good jobs guys.

Michael, 3D specialist, with Enjoy Handplane he bought for testing out his 1 of 3 in the world GoPro 3D camera set up.

Vintage G&S fish. 

Music was good. 

EVILGOOD was really inspiring. The Black Coffin Board was so cool.

Clay Peterson form Marko Foam. 

Pat Rawson

Photos by Ed Lewis