DANA POINT, CA– The Ocean Institute will present its next Artist by the Sea presentation, an evening with underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall, on Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m. The Halls will discuss their experiences filming marine wildlife during the making of the IMAX 3D feature film, Under the Sea 3D.
Over the last 15 years, Howard has directed and Michele has produced four IMAX wildlife films. Their presentation will highlight the challenges, adventure, and misadventure of attempting to capture marine wildlife behavior with an underwater camera system that weighs over 1,200 lbs. For additional information on the work of Howard and Michele Hall, visit www.howardhall.com.
The cost is $12 for non-member adults and $7 seniors; children ages 12 and under are free. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274 for information. Visit the website or call for information on becoming a member, and receiving discount pricing to events such as the Artist by the Sea series.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean. The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
Submitted By Jim Graves
