Our second event will feature David Helvarg, the author of The Golden Shore and Saved by the Sea. David is the Executive Director of Blue Frontier Campaign (www.bluefront.org). He is the winner of Coastal Living Magazine’s 2005 Leadership Award and the 2007 Herman Melville Literary Award. David has written a number of influential books about ocean-related issues, including Bue Frontier, The War Against the Greens, 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, Rescue Warriors, Saved by the Sea, and The Golden Shore – California’s Love Affair with the Sea. In addition to his books, David is editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, organizer of the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards and Blue Vision Summits for ocean activists.

Special cocktails and food will be provided by award winning mixologist Christian Self of Bevy. Ocean Vodka is graciously providing us with spirits!

The ocean photography of Rafael Bergstrom will be on display.

Your ticket includes two drinks, food, and admission to the event. There are a limited number of early admission tickets for a small reception with the author before the main event. The VIP reception begins at 6:30pm; general admission is at 7:00pm; and the main event starts at 7;30pm. The event will be held at RevoluSun Smart Home in Kaka’ako at 210 Ward Ave the evening of Sept. 8th. (Map). Mahalo to RevoluSun Smart Home for making the space available!

When you check out, you can also purchase a copy of Saved by the Sea and pick it up at the event;  David will sign your book at the event!

You can register for the event on Eventbrite. There are a limited number of early admission tickets for an intimate cocktail hour with the author before the main event. Details are available on the registration page. 

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The inaugural Books & Spirits was held on August 18th at Revolusun Smart Home. We had a wonderful time with Jaimal Yogis talking story and hearing about his adventures growing up and running away to Hawaii, as well as his current adventures with his “Buddha Masters”, as he sometimes refers to his children, who continue to teach him patience! Jaimal is the author of Saltwater Buddha – a comedic coming-of-age memoir about how surfing and the sea helped him transition back into the world after a year in a Zen monastery – and The Fear Project, which looks at the neuroscience of fear and courage

Mahalo to RevoluSun Smart Home for providing the space. The Zen Curl Fizz, the cocktail creation from the wonderful folks at Mud Hen Water, was big hit, as well as the very tasty tomato bisque soup! Ocean Vodka provided us with spirits that made the cocktail particularly special! Volunteers Carey Usher, Justine Espiritu, Jodi Malinowski, Emily Kawahigashi and Michelle Watkins kept the event humming.

We had a chance to catch a bit of the new Saltwater Buddha film, a very touching documentary based on the book (http://www.saltwaterbuddha.org/). Catch it if you can!

Our next event is with David Helvarg on September 8th. Be there! Tickets available now: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-spirits-wauthor-david-helvarg-saved-by-the-sea-tickets-27292700201?aff=website

Some photos from the event, courtesy Edgar Espero (http://www.edgarespero.com/) and others:

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