Havassy Art Show Held to Benefit Surfrider Foundation, Save Trestles Campaign

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• July 14 2008
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - This coming Thursday, July 17th, reknown artist Robb Havassy will be presenting an art exhibition and benefit, featuring more than 30 new paintings and sculptures. The event titled “Feminine Waves” will showcase Havassy’s unique fusion of color and motion and the interplay of multi-media depictions of the feminine form incorporated into fanciful surf-scapes.

The event, hosted by Newport Beach’s legendary Sol Grill, (located at the base of Newport Pier, next to Sharkey’s), begins with an artist reception from 6-7 pm, featuring complimentary food, Las Olas wine and Havassy’s new sangria, Solgria. The show is open to the public from 6-11pm, with special musical performances by DJ Dave Onex from Elektrik Haze, as well an acoustic set by Will Crum and other special musical guests.

The “Feminine Waves” exhibition will feature art for sale as well as a raffle with 100% of the proceeds of the raffle, going to benefit the Surfrider Foundation’s, Newport Beach chapter. The raffle items include Sector9 skateboards and apparel, gear from Hurley, Oneill, Atwater, Robert August Surfboards, Havassy’s art, sandals, new 2009 Surf Odyssey calendar, gift certificates from Spa Gregorie and Sol Grill, Las Olas wine, and much more.

This benefit event will not only help to raise money for Surfrider Foundation, but also increase awareness for the crucial “Save Trestles” campaign to save the state park. Surfrider Foundation will be on hand to provide information about the critical upcoming public hearing on the matter at UCI, July 25th. This hearing needs a huge show of public support to stand against the private interests, namely the Transportation Corridor Authority, that seeks to pave a toll road through an irreplaceable California resource.

On June 25, the Secretary of Commerce announced that a public hearing regarding the controversial 241 Toll Road extension is scheduled to take place July 25 at the Bren Center on the campus of UC Irvine. This hearing marks the next battle between the Transportation Corridor Authority (TCA) and opponents over the continuation of the road, which would lead to the closure of the popular campgrounds at San Onofre State Park and spoiling of the San Mateo Creek.

“The “Save Trestles, Save the State Park” campaign means so much to the surfing community and surf industry. Imagine if we were to lose these natural resources! Thanks to Surfrider Foundation for their leadership in fighting the building of the 241 Toll Road extension through the park. However, it is an expensive effort, and this event will help raise money to support the cause. Thank you.” Bob Mignogna, former publisher of Surfing Magazine. For more information on the Save Trestles Campaign, go to www.savetrestles.org or www.surfrider.org.

About Surfrider Foundation:
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation, go to www.surfrider.org.

For More information about the “FEMININE WAVES” event go to havassyart.com and solgrill.com.