Opening Ceremonies! Wed 8/25 - 6:30pm - Golden State Theatre
Welcoming Speakers Debbie Kinder - BLUE CEO | Julie Packard - Monterey Bay Aquarium Congressman Sam Farr | Mark Shelley - Sea Studios Dan Basta - National Marine Sanctuaries
Musical Performance: Craig Eastman
Films: Willem & the Whales Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist (Q&A with Filmmaker)
BLUE Carpet Awards Ceremony
Saturday 8/28 - 6:30pm - Golden State Theatre
Walk the Blue Carpet with Jean-Michel, Fabien & Celine Cousteau
Performance by Grammy award winner, Paula Cole
The Party continues after the Awards Ceremony— Monterey History & Maritime Museum
Help us honor the winners & celebrate Dr. Sylvia Earle's 75th Birthday.
Winners will be awarded an exquisite Scott Hanson's bronze sculpture.
Special Recognitions Include:
Best in Festival Jean-Michel Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau & Celine Cousteau - Making Waves Award
BLUE's first 'Sylvia Earl Award' presented to Carl Safina, PhD
Special Guest Performance
Paula Cole Known for her hits "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have all the Cowboys Gone", the Grammy Award winning singer will grace BLUE Ocean Film Festival attendees with her magnificent voice and passionate melodies. A welcome return by one of pop's most compelling vocalists, Paula Cole will release her next album Ithaca on Decca Records on September 21st, 2010.
SUNDAY WRAP PARTY Beach Party & Sunset Salute
Sunday, Aug 29 - 6:30pm to 11:30pm - Del Monte Beach House
Volunteer Apreciation & Festival Wrap Party
Live entertainment
Beach barbecue dinner
Tiki torches & bonfires on the beach with s'mores
Video highlights from the festival
Volunteer appreciation & Special recognitions
Location: Del Monte Beach House 285 Figueroa Street, Monterey CA
