Mike Parillo, a respected commercial artist for the snowboard industry for the past two decades, has spent the last ten years crafting a new language. This November 10, he steps into the contemporary art world with both feet as he presents his first full body of work, Reckless Optimism, composed of sixteen new works, at CES Contemporary in Laguna Beach.

Tonight at Thalia Surf Shop in Laguna Beach, California, Vans is throwing two parties: One to celebrate their new collaboration with Andy Davis, and two, to celebrate Andy Davis' birthday. Check the collection and more information after the jump . . .