Massive crowd for a concert during the US OpenOn Thursday, October 7th artist collective LEAF will premiere their documentary "No. 51" from their Observatory Series, which will kick off at Hurley's retail store 225 Forest with a LEAF exhibition showcasing a US Open photographic installation and video preview.

This summer, the artist-collective called LEAF documented the life cycle of the world's largest action sports event: "The US Open of Surfing" located in Huntington Beach. No. 51 is a visual odyssey - a fusion of image and sound that depicts different aspects of the relationship between the media, humans, and the spectacle of the US Open of Surfing. Through the production of a short documentary, LEAF has defined the trajectory of modern film-making to reveal both the beautiful and grotesque aspects of our strange rituals. No. 51 is a record, an impression, and an examination of a human congregation.

No. 51 Trailer

The Big Tease. from Edgar Nelson Obrand on Vimeo.

There will be two available screening times to view No. 51 at 7:30pm and 9:00pm. FREE tickets are available at 225 Forest (225 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651) starting on Wednesday, October 6^th from 10:00am-9:00pm.

The event will be catered by vegetarian and vegan restaurant Bodhi Tree of Huntington Beach. The LEAF Screening will take place at Regency South Coast Cinema, which is in walking distance from the opening reception taking place at 225 Forest.

WHEN: Thursday, October 7, 2010

Opening Reception @ 225 Forest

6:30pm 9:00pm

LEAF Screenings @ Regency South Coast Cinema

7:30pm 8:00pm & 9:00pm 9:30pm