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A Night for the Museum:
Launching the Sea of Adventure
On Friday, June 18th the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum/ExplorOcean proudly celebrated the unveiling of our latest exhibit, Sea of Adventure. Created in collaboration with the renowned Academy Studios, this exhibit is an exciting interactive experience that will help us further our mission
of inspiring relationships with the ocean.
Board President Jim Reed and Interim Exeuctive Director Rita Stenlund with President and CEO of Academy Studios, Dean Weldon who along with his team of experts designed and created Sea of Adventure. |
Tropical Steel Drums set the atmosphere for a relaxing and fun evening. |
Raffle donations from several local vendors helped make the evening a success. |
Featured in Sea of Adventure, the Transpac Elapsed Time Trophy was designed and created Andrea Favilli pictured with his wife Camy Favilli. |
A featured character in the exhibit, three time United Skim Tour Champion skim boarder Paulo Prietto and his father shake hands with Board Treasurer Tim Collins. |
Streamliner Diner Owner/Operator Joe Campbell (pictured with his niece Elizabeth Young) generously donated the evening’s cuisine. |
Interim Executive Director Rita Stenlund, Board President Jim Reed, Trustee Jim Salomon and his wife Nancy present the vision for our new facility. |
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Henn, Board Vice President John Clement, Mayor Keith Curry and Trustee Bill Johnson. |
Event Committee member Jane Calder, Streamliner Diner Owner/Operator Jane Campbell Young and Interim Executive Director, Rita Stenlund. |
Guests enjoyed great food, fun and friends along with a breathtaking view of the harbor. |
Board President Jim Reed announces the lucky raffle winners. |
A colorful bubble and musical presentation provided the perfect finale to a wonderful evening. |
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Board of Trustees
James D. Reed, President
Marcia Bents
Terry E. Bibbens
David Blackman
William Blurock
Scott Calder
Martha D. Church
John E. Clement
Timothy C. Collins
Phillip S. Glasgow
William Johnson
Mike Nash
Peter C. Pallette
Matthew W. Paskerian
Douglas M. Pasquale
Ralph Rodheim
Hon. J.E.T. Rutter
Jim Salomon
Craig Smith
Douglas M. Tolbert
June Wood
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Event Advisory Committee
James D. Reed, Chair
Jane Calder
Sheila Collins
Food and wine generously provided by:
Ruby’s Diner
Barefoot Wines
Straub Distributing
Special thanks to:
Riviera Magazine
Thank you also to those who contributed their support after this invitation was printed. You are no less appreciated. |
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