Annie Crawley films, records, and swims with humpback whales. She’s been fascinated with water her entire life. When she learned to scuba dive, another world opened up to her. She travels the world with cameras in hand to document our underwater world to connect people to our ocean. She lent her artistic vision to composer Stella Sung’s new piece, Kohola, Spirit of the Ocean, to inspire and bring hope to audiences after the darkness we’ve all experienced during the pandemic.
Read MoreKohola-Spirit of the Ocean, music by Stella Sung premieres Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon at 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene OR with film by Annie Crawley. This is a very special day as Conductor Kelly Kuo celebrates his 10th anniversary season as Artistic Director of the Oregon Mozart Players and Old School kicks off the 40th Anniversary Season of OMP and will be a first in-person concert since the pandemic halted in person performances.
Read MorePlastic has infiltrated every corner of our lives, from our bodies to the deep sea. We are led to believe recycling is the answer to plastic pollution, but this places blame on consumers rather than corporations taking responsibility. We need to hold these plastic polluters accountable and demand corporate social responsibility. Let's put an end to the 11 million tons of waste entering our ocean.
Read MoreIn celebration of International Women’s Day, we would like to introduce you to one of the most extraordinary women we know, Dr. Stella Sung, a national and international award-winning composer. Her extraordinary vision, Oceana Symphony, transports audiences into another world. We’ve had the pleasure to work with Dr. Sung during the past few years to raise awareness about ocean pollution. Annie Crawley helped Dr. Stella Sung realize her vision of a film to accompany the symphony in order to transport audiences to our ocean.
Read MoreSince the beginning of our Dive Team Annie taught us that every breath we take connects us to the ocean and so does every decision we make. By sharing our love for the ocean, we can inspire others to consider their connection to the ocean. We are so excited our Dive Team is featured in PLANET OCEAN to inspire more people. Everyone has a story to share, and we want to hear yours. Read PLANET OCEAN and Join our team!
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