Live! John Hull performed his acoustic pop/rock/jazz songs at the Gala John grew up in Odessa, Missouri. He began singing and writing music at the age of 10.  While he originally studied music in college, he later changed his major to an unrelated field. While at school he was part of an A Capella group and played the guitar and piano. It was then that John realized he wanted to make a career out of his love for music.  In August of 2004, John packed his bags and moved to San Diego where he is currently living, performing and recording.   johnhullmusic.com

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Groovy Gala 2011

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Food & Drink

Fabulous foods   The evening begins with 333 Pacific, the restaurant located across from the famous Oceanside Pier. 333 Pacific brings to the Gala innovative California cuisine directed by Chef Brian Hyre. Known for its fabulous steaks and seafood, 333 Pacific will be sure to make its culinary mark on your palette. www.cohnrestaurants.com    Award-winning Harney Sushi, just one block south of the museum in Oceanside, joins us again with experimentation mixed with celebration. Creating three new rolls just for the Gala, a Harney Sushi chef will be on hand live to prepare fresh cuts with imagination and style. www.harneysushi.com "Celebrating 25 years."  Pedro's Tacos were the first fish taco stand in Orange County. San Clemente surfers and locals have made Pedro's legendary while on their way to and from Trestles. Located in Oceanside, Pedro's brings to the Gala two of their popular burritos -- a scampi style shrimp and Carne asada -- both sure to satisfy you.  www.pedrostacos.com   Locally grown and fresh from the field, the most luscious, scrumptious strawberries from the Nagata Brothers Farms will be in ample supple to feast upon. You'll be in heaven with your first bite...  Opening their second location in Oceanside the previous CSM's location at Pier View and Coast Hwy stop by in June for their Grand Opening. Who doesn't love cupcakes?   For your drinking pleasure:   Hang loose with a refreshing and spirited island lager, pure liquid aloha from Kona Brewing Co. Longboard Island Lager. www.konabrewingco.com                     Longboard Vineyards was born from the passion of Oded Shakked, surfer first, winemaker later, who brings a unique perspective to winemaking, or rather winegrowing as he prefers to call it. Come enjoy the passion and experience this wonderful wine.  www.longboardvineyards.com   And water pure as the first drop of rain from smartwater. www.glaceau.com  

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Event Completed

Saturday evening, June 11^th the California Surf Museum was the venue for a triple treat for those in attendance: the 4^th Annual Fundraiser Gala, the official celebration of CSMs’ 25^th Anniversary, plus the exciting unveiling of  three new jaw-dropping exhibits. To paraphrase the famous quote of surfing legend Rodney Sumpter in “The Endless Summer”: “If you weren’t there, you guys rea-l-ly missed it.” Just right for the occasion and playing to a sold-out audience, San Diego musician John Hull’s catchy set kicked the evening off as guests and surfing legends filtered in admiring the stunning new exhibits. The entire look and ambiance of the Museum for this special night was a step over the norm: the sand floor, lantern-style lighting, tropical palms and plantings made a spectacular setting, transforming the “Secret Spot” back alley area into a scene from the Arabian Nights. Honored guests included Professional World Tour and Triple Crown of Surfing founder/director Randy Rarick, 1976 World Champ Peter Townend, San Diego shaping legend Bobby “Challenger” Thomas and one of San Diego’s founding fathers of surfing, 84 years young and ageless, Jack “Woody” Ekstrom. Other renowned attendees included NBA superstar Bill Walton, World Surfing Champion Linda Benson (the photo of sky-tall 6’11” Walton and the petite 5’1” Benson has to be seen!), Mike Tabeling, L. J. Richards, Sam Cody and Fernando Aguerre as well as a myriad of surf stars from all eras of the sport. Skateboarding Legends were also in abundance including the 1st Women’s World Champion Laura Thornhill, Tony Jueton, Tommy Ryan, Dave Dominy and Brian and Brad Logan. The gourmet food, provided by 333 Pacific, Harney Sushi and mouth-watering pastries from Petite Madeleine, was excellent. Pedro’s Tacos’ shrimp and carne asada burrito concoctions and Nagata Farms’ luscious honey-dipped strawberries were also huge hits with the appreciative crowd. The newly redesigned spacious and elegant layout was comfortable, yet impressive. Both the silent and live auctions were the smoothest by far with many of CSM’s enthralled guests and anxious bidders walking away with a treasure trove of rare, “priceless” items donated by Gala supporters. The guest check-in, the announcing, the food and beverage service – in short: everything was better organized and more enjoyable for the guests than ever before. As the magical evening drew to a close and the totally satiated guests slowly exited the facility, CSM was told by many that this was the best Gala ever. CSM agrees wholeheartedly with a HUGE Mahalo and Aloha to all in attendance.

California Surf Museum Silver Anniversary Gala Goes Off In Grand Style!