Press Release in conjunction with GCRL and The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education Ocean Springs ~ Mississippi, USA.

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Colors of the Gulf”
@ Mary C. O’ Keefe Cultural Center
Filmed, produced, directed and narrated by
NICK COBURN PHILLIPS MSc
(Ocean Springs, MS) The Walter Anderson Museum of Art and the Mary C.
O'Keefe Cultural Center present “Colors of the Gulf” by Nick Coburn
Phillips ~ underwater filmmaker and marine scientist. As part of the
Southern Arts Federation’s Southern Circuit Tour of Independent
Filmmakers on Wednesday, September 29th at 6pm at the Mary C.
Following the screening of the documentary, Nick will display some
underwater photography work from BORNEO and also some new work from
the Gulf!
The post-screening reception, immediately following, will be across the
street at Shady’s Global Grill.
Minimum Donation fee $10 or $5 for seniors/children (under 12)

2. An evening of Independent underwater film produced to enthuse and enthral
anyone who wishes to attend!
In association with The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and
Education, the film will be displayed on the big screen in a most wonderfully
nostalgic c.1930's Auditorium... with state of the art audio and visual
technology...
Shot on location in Ocean Springs and 70 miles offshore Louisiana in the
heart of the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon Oil disaster, not
so far away from the Horizon platform.
This film documents the good work done by Dr. Eric Hoffmayer and his
Shark Research Team at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory with insight
from a fellow Marine Scientist's perspective through the lens of an
underwater camera.
Some of the proceeds generated will benefit GCRL WHALESHARK PROJECT
locally (Mississippi) and BORNEO SHARKARMA international (Brunei
Darussalam).
Aims are to raise awareness for the global need for stringent protocol
addressing marine protection, regulation and enforcement.
Ticket price 10 USD with 20% secured for causes.
An auction of some Original Art pieces by the photographer “MAY BE
AVAILABLE” on the evening... with 50% donated to the causes.
Given the most generous welcome and Southern hospitality of the South ~
the Welshman expects a full house!!!
For more information google NICK COBURN PHILLIPS

3. The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education is located at 1600
Government Street in Ocean Springs, open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
(later for special events). Call 228.818.2878 for more information or visit
www.TheMaryC.org
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is located at 510 Washington Avenue in
Ocean Springs, open Monday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm and Sunday 12:30pm –
4:30pm. Call 228.872.3164 for more information or visit
www.walterandersonmuseum.org
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education
Contact: Brooke Peace" " 228.818.2878"
1600 Government Street" " brooke@themaryc.org
Ocean Springs, MS 39564" " www.themaryc.org
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