Documentary screens in advance of “An Evening with Laird Hamilton” in-person A&L event at the Arlington on Sunday, Oct. 16
SUMMARY
- UCSB Arts & Lectures presents a FREE screening of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton at the Arlington Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
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- No tickets are required to attend the FREE screening of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
- Related Event: Laird Hamilton will appear in person for “An Evening with Laird Hamilton,” also at the Arlington on Sunday, Oct. 16
- “An Evening with Laird Hamilton” is a ticketed UCSB Arts & Lectures event moderated by Rory Kennedy, the director of Take Every Wave
- Tickets for “An Evening with Laird Hamilton” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 are available now and will be on sale at the Arlington box office before the Sept. 29 free screening of Take Every Wave
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- “An Evening with Laird Hamilton” Event Tickets & Info:www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu, (805) 893-3535; or the Arlington Theatre, at www.AXS.com, (805) 963-4408
- Patrons can take advantage of discounts to see Laird Hamilton by subscribing to Create Your Own series. For more info, visit: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/subscribe-save/
“The expertly shaped narrative [Take Every Wave] zigs and zags like the most dexterous board rider” Hollywood Reporter
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) presents a free screening of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton at the Arlington Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Perhaps the greatest big wave surfer of all time, Laird Hamilton is a living legend who has tamed some of the world’s mightiest waves. Amongst the surf community, he is also one of the most controversial figures, an innovator who has revolutionized the sport often to the dismay of purists. This thrilling, up-close portrait traces Hamilton’s remarkable journey, from his rebellious childhood in Hawaii to his fearless first forays into surfing to his relentless pursuit of ever-bigger waves, a quest that ultimately led him to conquer what’s been called “the heaviest wave ever ridden.” Blending candid interviews with breathtaking action footage, Take Every Wave is a visceral, white-knuckle look at a life lived on the edge. (Rory Kennedy, 2017, 118 min.)
This screening is part of the Arts & Lectures Thematic Learning Initiative and is presented in association with The Arlington Theatre.
Arts & Lectures’ Thematic Learning Initiative (TLI) extends the conversation from the stage into the community, enriching lifelong learning and initiating dialogue and empowerment through special events, book giveaways and more. The 2022-2023 season of TLI focuses on Leadership and Vision.
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About “An Evening with Laird Hamilton”
Santa Barbara, CA – UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is thrilled to announce an evening with big wave surfer Laird Hamilton moderated by documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. A big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports, Laird Hamilton is a hard-charging athlete, renowned innovator and guiding genius of crossover board sports including tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and hydrofoil boarding. He is the subject of the documentary Take Every Wave, and his bestselling book Liferider tackles human resilience, relationships, business, technology, risk-taking and the importance of respecting the natural world. Explore the courage, ambition and talent that push a person to greatness in an evening with the American icon who changed the sport of big-wave surfing forever.
About UCSB Arts & Lectures
Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. A&L annually presents more than a hundred public events, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances by world-renowned artists to talks by groundbreaking authors and film series at UCSB and Santa Barbara-area venues. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” A&L also oversees an outreach program that brings visiting artists and speakers into local classrooms and other venues for master classes, open rehearsals, discussions and more, serving K-12 students, college students and the general public.
The September 29 screening of Take Every Wave is a FREE event. Tickets for “An Evening with Laird Hamilton” on October 16 are $24.50 – $44.50 : General Public / $11: UCSB Students and Youth (Current student ID required) (includes facility fee)
For tickets or more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.
Tickets are also available through the Arlington box office at (805) 963-4408 and AXS (https://www.axs.com/venues/2330/arlington-theatre-santa-barbara-tickets).
UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges our Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli for their generous support of the 2022-2023 season.