Ocean Sentry
The Celtic Knights of the Sea will host a fundraiser for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the 1078 Gallery on March 7 at the gallery. The event includes music by The Celtic Knights of the Sea Men”s Choir, Rob Davidson & Geoff Baker, Barbara Manning, Jason Cassidy & The Party, The Taylor Sisters, Matt Brown & Becky Anker, Karen J. Brown & Dave Silva, Ron & Preston Pope, Zach Zeller, Caitlin Brennan and The Shimmies.
Doors for the 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Sea Shepherd T-shirts will be on sale and there will be a raffle for artist Jake Early’s whale print. Proceeds from the event will be split between the 1078 Gallery and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization.
“When the gallery approached me about doing a reading or singing, I knew I wanted to help but thought I’d much rather organize an event that I’d like to attend,” said Steve Metzger, a member of the Celtic Knights of the Sea, a Chico State University professor and writer. “I have been interested in marine biology all my life, acutely aware of the horrible situation of our oceans. I thought this event would be more interesting than my reading and it would also be a great way to raise money for two good causes — the Sea Shepherds and 1078 Gallery.
The evening also features what Metzger describes as a compelling video of the Sea Shepherds in action and guest speaker Jonathan Stern, a San Francisco State University biology professor and Minke Whale expert. Each of the musical acts will read short excerpts from “Moby Dick.” Call the gallery at 343-1973 for details.
“We’re packing a lot into one evening. Each act or performance will be about six minutes so things will move along quickly,” Metzger said. “It’s going to be an epic night.”
(From chicoer.com, Chico, California, by Kyra Gottesman)
