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Mar 10, 2016 - SF Int'l Ocean Film Fest
Off the Reef Opening Night Gala
Posted on Mar 1st, 2016
OFF THE REEF Is March 10
Off the Reef Opening Night Gala
Thursday, March 10, 2016
5:30 to 10:30pm
Golden Gate Club
The Presidio, San Francisco | MAP
Dinner | Live auction | Sneak previews
Live music from The Overcommitments
Emcee: Dr. Wallace "J." Nichols
Scientist | Wild water advocate | Author
Join us to celebrate opening night of the 13th Annual SFIOFF!
Mingle with fellow ocean lovers, filmmakers, and special guests during a cocktail reception and silent auction while savoring delectable appetizers from local restaurants.
Enjoy a sit-down dinner, live auction, and a program featuring sneak previews of this year's festival lineup.
Bid on auction items like a stand-up paddleboard, a two-night stay at the Intercontinental Clement Monterey Hotel, and many more!
Emceed by J. Nichols
Dr. Wallace "J." Nichols is a scientist, wild water advocate, and New York Times best-selling author who works to inspire a deeper connection with water. He is a research associate at the California Academy of Sciences and co-founder of Ocean Revolution, SEEtheWILD, Grupo Tortuguero, and Blue Mind Fund.
J. Nichols is the author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and Better at What You Do.
Dance party cover band The Overcommitments will keep the beat with a high-energy mix of R&B, Motown, soul, rock, and funk music.
Proceeds from the evening will help SFIOFF fulfill our mission and support our youth education programs.
Location
Off the Reef takes place at the historic Golden Gate Club in the Presidio, offering beautiful views of the Bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Auction donations
To donate an item or service for the Off the Reef silent auction, live auction, or raffle, contact Jordan Sullivan at jordan@oceanfilmfest.org or call the SFIOFF office at 415.561.6251.
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