Date: Sat. Jul. 12, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Location: Surfing Heritage & Culture Center (SHACC), 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672

Join us for a unique evening at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center (SHACC) as they unveil “Blue Glass,” a new exhibit honoring the enigmatic surf photographer Ron Stoner. Long celebrated as surfing’s first true visual poet, Stoner’s work profoundly captured the essence of 1960s surf culture, helping to define its golden era.

This special exhibit will feature stunning, recently discovered images from the Stoner family and his former girlfriend Paulette Martinson Auster, many of which have never been published before. Alongside these fresh insights, you’ll also see his most iconic works from the pages of SURFER Magazine, including his impressive run of six consecutive SURFER covers in 1967-68.

Ron Stoner’s artistry transcended typical surf photography, picking up “shades and hues that everyone else missed,” as noted by Encyclopedia of Surfing’s Matt Warshaw. Renowned surf photographer Jeff Divine attests, “Before Ron, most guys just sat on the beach… Stoner was the first real professional. He did it all, and he did it really, really well.”

Special Panel Discussion:

To delve deeper into the man behind the myth, SHACC will host an intimate panel discussion featuring:

• Billy Hamilton: The surfing icon who was one of Stoner’s favorite subjects.
• Jeff Divine: Legendary surf photographer and former photo editor of Surfer Magazine.
• Stoner’s Friends and Family: Sharing rare stories and personal reflections surrounding his tragic disappearance.

Enjoy a complimentary taco truck (free with entry), with beer and wine available for purchase.

Admission:

• Free for SHACC Members (registration required – use provided promo code or call to RSVP)
• $15 for Non-Members

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of a visionary whose lens shaped how we see surfing’s golden age.