(1) Kalea Power, 12, rides the "Surf Sensation"  during Santa Monica Civic Auditorium's 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 9, 2008. (2) Spring A.M. de Haviland is not much of a surfer but  gave it her best. (3) Kaylani Parks, 10, (left) and Erin Power, 10, pose for a free photo on the very same stage where rock legends Elton John, the Clash, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen performed.  (4) Tropical Paradise Dancers from Orange County, Sharon Moffatt (left) and Laura DeGuire (right) entertain guests with a performance of a traditional Hawaiian hula dance. (5) Legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown (right) discusses his 1964 film, "The Endless Summer," with his fan Ray Allen. (6) Guests watch a free outdoor screening of the classic surf film, “The Endless Summer,” with an introduction by special guest filmmaker Bruce Brown. As a venue for surf movies since its opening, the auditorium played a role in Southern California’s surfing culture. The Surfing Heritage Foundation celebrated that rich history with an exhibit.  Academy Award and Rock and Roll historical memorabilia from the Civic’s archives were also displayed.