Surf, Art, Music & Woodfired Pizza: Happy Days book launch to support local charity S4C – Surfers for Cetaceans

 Byron Bay, Australia: Surf art eco diary, Happy Days 2011, will enjoy an official launch at a special intimate evening on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at the Treehouse on Belongil in Byron Bay. All are welcome, admission is free.

“From the beginning, Happy Days has been about the beauty of the ocean, the joy, inspiration and energy we draw from it on one hand, and its vulnerability to pollution and human impact on the other,” says Happy Days Diary editor and publisher Marion Poehland. “With the book launch we’re inviting everyone to celebrate surfing and the ocean while raising funds for marine conservation organisation Surfers for Cetaceans (S4C).”

The evening will kick off around 6pm with two local musicians Barry Ferrier and Kellie Knight performing as a duo to set the scene for a special screening of world renown surf photographer Ted Grambeau’s latest mind-blowing works, including underwater images of whales, mermaid Hannah and surfer Dave Rastavich on the big screen.

Happy Days will donate 20% ($5) from every diary sold on the night, plus all proceeds from ticket sales for a hamper of goodies to be raffled off on the night directly to S4C.

Happy Days Diary 2011 features inspiring images by international surf photographers like Hilton Dawe, Ted Grambeau, and Steve Barolotti, alongside mindblowing photos and artworks by the likes of Celine Chat, Damian Fulton, Djuul Price, Frida Lezius, Heather Ritts, id-iom, James McMillan, Meegan Feori, and the tigapics collective to name a few.

Environmental consciousness places Happy Days Diary 2011 as a limited-edition run of 2000 copies, printed locally in Australia on Ecostar 100% recycled FSC certified paper with soy based inks.

The book launch will take place on Wednesday, December 8 at the Treehouse on Belongil, 25 Child Street, Byron Bay from 6pm.

For Media or Stockist Enquiries, Please Contact:
Marion Poeland
E: marion@happydaysdiary.com
M: 0423878006
W: http://www.happydaysdiary.com 

 
About Happy Day Diary
Happy Days Diary 2011 is a 200 page + surf art eco diary created by Marion Poehland. Collaborators involved in the project include photographers Angela Raab, biphop, Bob Barker, Christian Schwinghammer, CJ Lomo, Dan Naughton, Hatchling Productions, Hayley McBride, Hilton Dawe, Martin Nink, Mikala Wilbow, Rachel Bardin, Steve ‘Barlo’ Barilotti, Ted Grambeau, Thomas Braun. Artists include Celine Chat, Damian Fulton, Djuul Price, Frida Lezius, Heather Ritts, id-iom, James McMillan, Meegan Feori, the tigapics collective. Happy Days Diary 2011 is available for purchase in select book stores, art galleries, surf and eco stores, and online at www.happydaysdiary.com

Popping the Local Arts Scene Cherry

Melbourne based art and design festival Semi–Permanent presents its first show on the Gold Coast this Friday. The exhibition entitled “Tuesday” will expose work from local artists.

Semi–Permanent is recognized within Australia’s arts community as an event supporting young artists, illustrators and designers who are planning a career path in the visual arts.

“It’s a great chance for us young artists on the Gold Coast who are trying hard to be seen. It’s not so easy here. It also helps us network with the Brisbane arts scene,” said Hannah Smith who works for and exhibits at the 19 Karen gallery.

The event’s first visit to the Gold Coast represents recognition of an emerging arts scene in a region otherwise regarded as barren of such culture.

Hannah Smith exhibits

The show will be held at 19 Karen Avenue, Mermaid Beach from 5pm, for one night only before moving to Brisbane.

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