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MASTERWORKS OF CHINESE ART
Jul 28, 2005 - Sep 25, 2005
Masterworks of Chinese Art from the Rosalind Ching Pastor
Collection. This art exhibition presents over fifty superb
examples of Chinese art from the collection of Rosalind Ching
Pastor. Born into a Shanghai family of art collectors. While
focusing on porcelains of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911)
dynasties, the Pastor collection also covers a broad chronological
span, and an eclectic variety of materials. Honolulu Academy
of Arts, Gallery 14. Hours: Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Closed Monday. Admission: $7
Contact: Honolulu Academy of Arts (808) 532-8700 |
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COMMUNICATION AND IMAGE: FIFTY YEARS OF POSTERS
FROM JAPAN
Jun 21, 2005 - Sep 25, 2005
The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents an exhibition of Japanese
poster art from a private Italian collection. Presented in
three rotations.
Contact: Honolulu
Academy of Arts (808) 532-8700 |
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PATRICK DOUGHERTY INSTALLATION
Jan 1, 2005 - Jan 1, 2006
Visitors can view the outdoor, site-specific installation
by renowned environmental artist Patrick Dougherty. The Contemporary
Museum at Makiki Heights 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu,
96822 Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm Adults $5; Seniors/Students
$3; free to children 12 and under; free to the public on the
third Thursday of each month.
Contact: The Contemporary Museum (808) 526-1322 |
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THE FIVE FOUNDATIONS TO PERMANENT WEIGHT
LOSS WITH LINDA GILES
Jun 29, 2005 - Sep 7, 2005
Have you seen the darkest side of weight loss: compulsion,
obsession, self-sabotage? It's time to make the positive changes
you want, inside and out! Linda Giles lost 70 lbs. and kept
it off. She will teach you how to develop self-awareness and
become empowered to make the choices you need to lose the
weight for good. 12 Wednesday Evenings, June 29-September
7, 6:30-8pm, Tuition: $219 for new participants ($229 after
June 22) and $189 for those continuing ($199 after June 22).
Contact Dr. Roshani Shay, 808-848-5544, hwi@earthlink.net.
Pre-registration required.
Contact: Dr. Roshani Shay
(808) 848-5544 |
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INTRODUCTION TO HULA: KEIKI
Aug 4, 2005 - Nov 17, 2005
Keiki Hula: Children can learn basic movements of hula from
instructor Germaine Kaleolani Haili. Haumana (students) will
learn the history, language, and culture of this beautiful
art form. Ongoing every Thursday evening 5pm-6pm Class runs
August thru end of November. Ward Warehouse (Ewa End-under
Old Spaghetti Factory)
Contact: Germaine Haili (Monday-Friday from 9:30-5:30pm)
(808) 596-8885 |
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CELEBRATING THE WHIMSY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY
Aug 5, 2005 - Sep 30, 2005
A selection of hand-printed photographs by Heidi Anderson
is on exhibit at the Art of Vision Gallery at the Laser Eye
Center of Hawaii. Anderson specializes in black and white
and hand-painted portraits that artfully capture the spirit
of the children and families she photographs. The public is
invited to view the “Celebrating the Whimsy of Children
and Family” exhibit through September 30, 2005. Admission
is free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. For details visit www.lasereyehawaii.com or
call 946-6000 or toll free 1-866-950-6000.
Contact: Laser Eye Center of Hawaii Art of Vision Gallery
(808) 946-6000 |
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ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE & FIREWORKS
Apr 14, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005
Every Friday night, at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort
& Spa, our Super Pool becomes the perfect tropical stage
for Hawaiian entertainment and a beachfront fireworks show.
The color and pageantry of Hawaii's monarchy are brought to
life in this regal tribute to King David Kalakaua, featuring
the music, song and dance of the Polynesian Islands and the
exciting Samoan Fire Knife Dance.
Contact: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa (808)
949-4321 |
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REPTILE RUMBLE
Jun 18, 2005 - Sep 10, 2005
Crawl like a crocodile, slither like a snake, come and do
the Reptile Rumble! Test your knowledge of the cold-blooded
creatures in the Reptiles: Real and Robotic exhibit through
this fun and engaging new game at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm every
Saturday through September 10, 2005. Bishop Museum.
Contact: Bishop Museum (808) 847-3511 |
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RELIVE THE PLANTATION DAYS!
Feb 2, 2005 - Dec 3, 2005 (1 Sat of Every Month)
A living history museum and ethno-botanical garden on a 50-acre
site dedicated to the legacy of immigrant workers from the
sugar plantation era. There are 32 authentic and replica structures
furnished with artifacts placed in original settings. First
Saturdays of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hawaii's
Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. Admission.
Contact: Reservations and information (808) 677-0110
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RAKU HO'OLAULE'A ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
AND OPENING RECEPTION
Aug 18, 2005 - Sep 3, 2005
Opening Reception - Thursday, August 18 from 5-7 p.m. Free.
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave in Honolulu. Exhibit
- Tues-Sat 11-6, Free Hawaii Craftsmen presents: Raku Ho'olaule'a
- Annual Juried Exhibition. Raku ceramics presented from the
annual workshop and festival at Kualoa Park. Contemporary
and functional ceramics and traditional Japanese tea ware
will be presented.
Contact: Information (808) 521-2903 |
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PROJECTFOCUS HAWAII 05
Aug 25, 2005 - Sep 25, 2005
A photographic program with members of the PACT Community
Teen Center at Kuhio Park Terrace, led by professional photographers
Laurie Breeden Callies of Baby Face Productions and Lisa Uesugi
of Utopia Photography, themed "Doorways" as young
people with social, emotional and/or physical needs learn
to express themselves through the use of photography and use
this medium as a vehicle for enhancing their self-awareness,
self-esteem and understanding of the world in which they live.
Exhibit on display at The Shops at Dole Cannery, first floor,
with complimentary parking behind the building. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm,
Sun, 10am-4pm
Contact: Information (808) 847-3285 |
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SPIRITED BRAVERY: SAMURAI SPIRIT AND BUDô
MASTERS IN JAPANESE ART
Aug 25, 2005 - Sep 30, 2005
Explore the spirit of the samurai (or bushi—military
gentry) and the path of the budô (martial art) masters
through paintings, prints, calligraphy and byôbu (folding
screens) in this new exhibit. Presented in partnership with
Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, this exhibit reveals the samurai
spirit and ideals of loyalty, honor, courage and humility
through various art forms. Although the samurai class came
to an end in 1878, the budô masters of the late 19th
and 20th century show, through their calligraphy and ideals,
the continuation of this spirit and cultural legacy.
Contact: Shayna Coleon
(808) 945-7633 ext 27 |
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE
Aug 3, 2005 - Nov 30, 2005
Learn basic Hawaiian words and phrases from instructor Germaine
Kaleolani Haili. Ongoing every Wednesday morning 8:30am -
9:00am Class will run August thru end of November. Ward Warehouse
(Ewa End-under Old Spaghetti Factory)
Contact: Germaine Haili (Monday-Friday from 9:30-5:30pm)
(808) 596-8885 |
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2005-2006 DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE SEASON - THE
FULL MONTY
Sep 23, 2005 - Oct 9, 2005
The Full Monty, based on the movie of the same name, is a
whimsically goofy story about a bunch of unemployed Buffalo,
NY steelworkers, who after seeing how much their wives enjoy
watching male strippers during their "Girls Night Out,"
come up with a bold way to make some quick cash-a male striptease
act! Performances run Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday
at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Visit DHT's website
at www.diamondheadtheatre,com
Contact: DHT
Box Office (808) 733-0274
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WOOD SKIN INK: THE JAPANESE AESTHETIC IN
MODERN TATTOOING
Oct 12, 2005 - Nov 23, 2005
Every Tue Wed Thu Fri & Sat
This fascinating exhibition explores the influence of the
Edo period ukiyoe (woodblock prints) on the present-day tattoo
artist. The exhibit will show the role that the ukiyoe images
play in the formation of a modern tattoo movement that is
now truly global—stretching from Japan to America—in
which the Japanese aesthetic hugely impacted our society,
while also inspiring a group of working tattoo masters today.
In partnership with the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center on Maui
and sponsored by the Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.
Contact: Shayna Coleon
(808) 945-7633 ext 27 |
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HO‘OHULI, TO TURN AROUND
Nov 5, 2005 - Mar 12, 2006
Honoring the theme of restoration as Bishop Museum embarks
on a major renovation of Hawaiian Hall in 2006, this exhibit
will feature Museum collections and the works of Native Hawaiian
contemporary artists and Hawaiian artist Meleanna Meyer serving
as curator. Bishop Museum - daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: Bishop
Museum (808) 847-3511 |
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VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING
Nov 12, 2005 - Dec 20, 2005
The world's premier professional surfing event series, staged
in the world's most dramatic waves during the winter months
on the North Shore of Oahu
Contact: OCEAN
PROMOTION, Jodi Young (808) 637-2299 |
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O'NEILL WORLD CUP OF SURFING
Nov 25, 2005 - Dec 7, 2005
Sponsored by O'Neill, the World Cup of Surfing is the second
of three stops on the 23th annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
and will help to determine this year's esteemed Vans Triple
Crown champion. The O'Neill World Cup of Surfing celebrates
its 30th anniversary this year and is one of the world's longest
running professional surfing events.
Contact: OCEAN
PROMOTION, Jodi Young (808) 637-2299 |
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