“The Players” – May 3 – June 27, 2007 at the Arsenal Gallery

“The Players” features sports in art as a means for addressing a variety of issues including identity, power, heroism, nostalgia, popular culture, gender, and the process of making art. It looks at athletes as icons, and fans as participants. Included is contemporary art in a variety of media – painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance – by Jack Balas, Patrick Barth, John Berens, Susannah Ray and more.

MAY MELTDOWN – WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th at FAT BABY

The big event is finally here! Surfrider NYC’s annual major fundraiser, May Meltdown, is shaping up to be a massive party that you won’t want to miss. Four bands, two DJs, free Kirin beer from 7pm to 8pm, incredible raffle prizes from Volcom, Reef, N’East Magazine, Shut Skateboards, Sonic Yoga and much more! All proceeds from this event will go to Surfrider NYC and our continued programs and campaigns for coastal conservation and environmental awareness. See you there!

Grem67 Video – April 16, 2007

Clark Lipton of Grem67.com caught Justin Schwartz playing a little one-on-one with a Nor’easter. Quicktime Required.

The Winter Albatross Clips

The Winter Albatross filmmakers recently posted a couple of clips on their site. The first one, Episode 2, is from a recent swell, shot in NJ. The second video is a short clip that’ll make you want to paddle out on the small days.

The Transported Man

“Just behind the foam ball is the ultimate spot – the trench where the lip lands – a clear spot amongst the chaos. It’s hard to go beyond the foam ball and stabilize into that little trench. Once you do, you get on this track and you are on cruise control – on autopilot…”

- Kelly Slater from “Behind the Foam Ball and into the Void”, by Shaun Tomson,
The Surfers Journal Vol. 16, No. 2

Abracadabra

April 12th, 2007 Video Clip

GS Films got down for the afternoon/evening session on April 12th, and posted this video.

Untitled – An Exhibition Of Original Skateboard Art

Untitled, A limited edition Skateboard Art exhibition will be on display from April 12th through May 5, 2007 at the Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery, 516 W. 25th Street in New York. For more information, please visit www.eyejammie.com

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Surfrider Central LI – Annual Fundraiser

The Surfrider Foundation’s Central Long Island Chapter is holding their Annual Fundraiser on May 6th  from 4-7pm. Admission is $5 with the purchase of a one year membership. Show your LIRR ticket at the door for a special door price. Lots of raffles and giveaways, including a Bunger surfboard. Read more

In Our Language

“My language is not about designing words or even visual symbols for people to interpret. It is about being in a constant conversation with every aspect of my environment. Reacting physically to all parts of my surroundings. In this part of the video the water doesn’t symbolize anything, I am just interacting with the water as the water interacts with me.” – Amanda Baggs, “In My Language“

Universal Sundays

Come join Deyansa and the I Roots, along with selectors Michael “Matchie” Machemer and Sal P., this Sunday, April 8th at the Leopard Lounge. Doors open at 9pm. $5 at the door.  

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