AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is proud to host

The Blue Hour

on October 10, 2020 from 6:45-8:45 PM

(gates open at 6:00 PM)

next to the USS Battleship Iowa in San Pedro, CA.

LIVE STREAM

EVENT PROGRAM

The Sunset Hour

6:45 pm

Introduction by Frankie Faison

Welcome by AltaSea CEO Tim McOsker and Executive Director Jenny Krusoe

Project Blue and the AltaSea NextGen Award – Avantika Vijesh

California Institute of the Arts

Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans

Special Announcement

The Blue Hour

7:15 pm

Introduction by Dame Helen Mirren

Jacques Cousteau and the Ocean

AltaSea Ocean Innovation Award – Dr. Dawn Wright

Wonders, Dangers, and Solutions at Sea

AltaSea Explorer Award – Dr. Bob Ballard

Highlights from Peter Sellars’ Idomeneo

8:30 pm

Artist Installations

Deep Map by Mason Rothschild and Annie Sperling

Bosphorus & Black Sea by Refik Anadol

Click here to download the Event Program

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

- - Never seen before on a big screen, footage of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park filmed by the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
  - The U.S. debut of a pivotal section of Peter Sellars’ production of Mozart’s Idomeneo.
  - An evocative and motivational collection of videos about the Wonders, Dangers, and Solutions found at sea.
  - An appearance from Dr. Bob Ballard (Ocean Exploration Trust) accepting the Explorer Award.
  - A unique art installation projected over the USS Iowa by artists Mason Rothschild and Annie Sperling, using Esri ocean data.
  - Refik Anadols’ Bosphorus & Black Sea projected over the USS Iowa.
  - Frank Faison to open the Sunset Hour with a special recorded message for AltaSea.
  - Dame Helen Mirren to open The Blue Hour with a special recorded message for AltaSea.

TICKETS

Buy Tickets

Ticket Prices:

All proceeds go to support AltaSea’s Project Blue educational programs.

$250 for vehicles with 4 or less occupants

$350 for vehicles with 5 or more occupants

$1000 for VIP placement of vehicle

If you cannot attend The Blue Hour, you can donate to AltaSea here.

AltaSea is a 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax-deductible.

All tickets include:

1 parking space at The Blue Hour

2 vegetarian “lite-bites” boxes from San Pedro Brewing Company

2 swag bags per vehicle

Tickets are tax-deductible up to $210.

Ticket prices do not reflect surcharges and processing fees.

For optimal screen visibility, vehicles will be parked according to size.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

AltaSea Explorer Award

DR. ROBERT BALLARD

PRESIDENT

OCEAN EXPLORATION TRUST

AltaSea Ocean Innovation Award

DR. DAWN WRIGHT

CHIEF SCIENTIST

ESRI

AltaSea NextGen Award

AVANTIKA VIJESH

STUDENT

TORRANCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vegetarian “Lite-Bites” Box

Roasted Red Pepper hummus w/Pita bread
Snap Peas
Cheddar & Jack Cheese Bites
Water Crackers
Cauliflower & Broccoli Florets
Candied Walnuts
Red grapes
Cantaloupe
Honey dew

Each ticket comes with two of the above boxes. If you need additional boxes, please contact [email protected]

Directions to The Blue Hour

Address:

Entry point at 100 Swinford Street

Drive-in is next to the USS Battleship Iowa

250 S Harbor Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90731

Artists

Mason Rothschild (USS Iowa Installation)
Annie Sperling (USS Iowa Installation)
Refik Anadol (USS Iowa Installation)
Peter Sellars (Idomeneo)

For more information on the artists, click here.

Important Notes

- - All attendees must wear masks when interacting with staff and when outside of the vehicle to use restrooms.
  - Guests must remain in vehicles at all times unless going to onsite restrooms.
  - Parking attendants will assist with event parking. Please provide ample time for custom parking.
  - Event staff will be required to wear masks to ensure your safety.
  - Dogs are not permitted due to government restrictions.
  - Outside food and beverages are permitted.
  - If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of our audience and staff.
  - Please check this website for updates before the event as County health guidelines may change.