Skateboarding Movie Night at the Steynberg Gallery

Event Details

Time: June 27, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
Location: The Steynberg Gallery
Street: 1531 Monterey Street
City/Town: San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: 805-772-7517
Event Type: fundraiser
Organized By: Jack Smith
Latest Activity: Jun 26

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Event Description

Come join us for a double feature of skateboarding films at the Steynberg Gallery, June 27th at 8:00pm.
Admission is $5.00 per person with all proceeds benefiting the proposed San Luis Obispo skatepark. There will also be raffles for skateboarding products.

"Dropping In: The True Story of Don Wimmer" is a documentary style narrative that follows first-time filmmaker JP Parcel and his self-unaware subject Don Wimmer. Don has passionately recommitted himself to his long-abandoned childhood dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. Never mind that he’s 42 years old, more than twice the age of the average pro skater, and forget the fact that he can’t skate well, which is probably made worse by his constant drinking and smoking... these are minor details.

Triumph or train-wreck, this determined former CPA talks others into aiding his cause while talking himself through the best and worst of situations. All the while, aspiring filmmaker JP believes that completing the film will mark the realization of both their dreams. Even though their stories nosedive one after the other from optimism to the brink of defeat, Don and JP pull together to achieve a surprisingly happy and altogether appropriate outcome.
Film makers David and Cyndi Klane will attend the screening.

"The Fellowship of the Bearing" is a remarkable adventure into groundbreaking downhill skateboarding competitions that has, since their inception, defined new styles of extreme skateboarding. This film takes the viewers to top races and some of the worlds highest peaks with breakthrough footage from some of the hardest working and most recognized downhill skaters out there. Matched with acclaimed cinematographers and skaters that know the ropes, the passion is obvious by the 13 months that was dedicated to shooting. Our hope is the tech and smooth high speed skating will inspire skaters to try new types of skateboarding by seeing it done first hand by some of the sport's best athletes.

The Steynberg Gallery cafe features Fair Trade, Shade Grown, and Organic Coffee from Grounds for Change Coffee. They offer traditional coffee bevereges such as lattes, cappucinos, and espresso as well as several different coffee roast. They also feature over 30 different teas from Swan Sisters Tea. Some of their tea selections include oolong, green, white, and black with several different varieties of each.

Steynberg Gallery is housed in a 1932 Art Deco building. The owner, Peter J. Steynberg, started the Gallery in 1999. The gallery has evolved over the years, not only to include fine art shows, but all things cultural. Events include live music, poetry reading, open mic, soiree's, lectures, tea tasting, wedding receptions and Pecha Kucha Nights.