Bruce Brown Tribute Exhibit at SHACC

Now on display through May 12, 2018

“You can’t tell how good a wave is until you ride it,” Bruce Brown once said.

Brown never set out to change the sport of surfing. In the beginning he was just a guy making surf movies with his friends. His early works include jazz-infused Slippery When Wet, Surf Crazy, Barefoot Adventure and Surfing Hollow Days. Then came The Endless Summer in 1964 and everything changed. 

The Endless Summer ended up smashing national theater attendance records during its 18-month run and showed for 48 straight weeks in New York City. Film critics labelled Brown “the Bergman of the boards” and “the Fellini of the foam.” What the film meant for surfing was a broader acceptance of the sport, and more importantly, the lifestyle. It also provided surfers with the freedom to dream and discover what waves may be breaking beyond the horizon. 

Following on that success, Brown teamed up with actor Steve McQueen to produce the Academy Award-nominated motorcycle film, On Any Sunday. Largely shot in the dunes behind Dana Point, it proved to be as transformative to the moto-riding world as The Endless Summer was for surfing.

In 1994, Brown reprised his classic, and alongside his son, Dana Brown, set out to make The Endless Summer II. Starring Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and Pat O’Connell, the film was a huge hit with the new generation. Starring icons of the sport such as Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton and Gerry Lopez, it reinvigorated the surf culture and solidified Brown’s reputation as the greatest surf filmmaker of all time.

On December 10, 2017, Brown slipped from this world. In a tribute to the master, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is celebrating his life and accomplishments with a special remembrance exhibit. Partnering with the Brown family, this exhibit offers a unique, in-depth look at the life and times of Bruce Brown. 

The exhibit will run through May 12, 2018. 

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The next lesson is Tues, Mar. 20, 2018!

SHACC now carries a line of Kala Ukuleles, and SHACC members can purchase them at fantastic discounted prices! Come by the museum and check them out.

The Ukulele is a fun, traditional Hawaiian instrument that sings in the key of aloha. SHACC is pleased to announce that we are now offering our members monthly group ukulele lessons for just $8 per session.

Non-members can join SHACC online at: http://store.surfingheritage.org/membership.asp to be eligible to participate, or may sign up for membership onsite prior to class.

Beginner Lessons take place from 6:30-7 pm and intermediate and advanced Lessions from 7-9:00 pm. Classes are instructed by Lincoln Kaio. His ukulele group, ULU, has been entertaining at events and parties throughout Southern California for years.  

Dust off your ukulele... or go out and buy one, and start learning to play this popular stringed instrument. Invite your friends...and together you can look forward to a fun and entertaining musical experience each month at SHACC. For more information, call 949-388-0313.  

SURF 2 SKATE is on the Move!

The exhibit has traveled up to the International Surf Museum in Huntington Beach, Grand Opening Celebration Sat., March 3rd, 6-9 PM!

This exhibit covers the origins of skateboarding; from sidewalk surfing and the early surf shop skate teams of the 1960s through the 70s and the Dog Town skating/surfing cross influences. We are also showcasing some never before seen early images of Rick Griffin and his "Bun Board" series of skate cartoons. 

Curated by Dale Smith (Sausage Man), there are historic items from Dale and the collections of Alva SurfCraft, Marc "Buggs" Arico, Larry Balma, Warren Bolster, Art Brewer, Kim Cespedes, Ron Church, Spencer Croul, Jeff Divine, Jim Evans, John Freis, Gordon & Smith, Jim Gray, David Hackett, Stanton Hartsfield, Todd Huber (Skatelab/Skateboard Hall of Fame), Jim O'Mahoney, Patti McGee, Bev Morgan, Nathan Pratt, Denis Shufeldt, Ron Stoner/SURFER Mag, and Laura Thornhill.