Art calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Christmas in July," samples of fabric art on a Christmas theme, sponsored by The Hawai'i Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kawaiaha'o Church meeting room; free. 734-0918.

Lei Wili Class, creation of fresh flower lei, taught by Darleen Kiefer, 9:30 a.m.-noon each Saturday through Aug. 25, Mission Houses Museum; $25 ($20 members). Reservations required. 531-0481.

DOCENT TRAINING

Bishop Museum opens training for volunteer guides. The 10-week class, taught by kumu John Keola Lake, began June 23 and continues each Saturday through Sept. 1. Tuition: $300 (some assistance available); 848-4180.

The Honolulu Academy of Arts conducts interviews for Japanese language speakers interested in training as docents. Applicants must speak English and Japanese fluently and have an interest in art and culture; 532-3666.

OPENINGS

Works by Cheryl Ruddach, Nikki Johnston and Patrice Federspiel, opens Thursday, Waialua Public Library; through Oct. 31, artist's reception 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. 637-4876.

"The Pali and Beyond," works by Lance Fairly, opens Saturday, Island Art Gallery at Aloha Tower Marketplace; through Aug. 15, opening reception 1-8 p.m. Saturday. 536-5369.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Utagawa School's Edo Ukiyo-e Exhibition," traditional Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo Period, 1603-1867, through Thursday; Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

"Reliquaries and the New Suburbanites," exhibit of oils by Sally French and shadow boxes by Ira Ono, through Thursday; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum. (808) 245-6931.

"Ki: a Celebration of Works by Robert M. Hamada," exhibit of works in wood, through Thursday; Main Gallery, Kaua'i Museum. (808) 245-6931.

"Not Just Another Pretty Face," oil paintings by Karen Kiefer, through Saturday, reception 4:30-6:30 Wednesday; Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.

"Francis Haar: the Japan Years (1940-1960)," black and white photography; through next Sunday; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery. 945-7633.

Works by Lillie James, Mari Kuramochi, Tom Smith, Mei-Lin Yeh and Yu Wen, inaugural exhibit, through next Sunday; Helping Hands Hawai'i Gallery. 536-7234.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Through the Window," prints from a portfolio exchange between the Honolulu Printmakers and the Women Printmakers of Austin, Texas; through July 19. 536-5507.

@ the UnDERgRound Gallery: Summer Art Show from the Digital Art Society of Hawai'i; through July 20. 595-6377.

Bibelot Gallery: "Works on Paper," embellished paper lithographs by Kenne Brittain Mahoney, through July 20. 738-0368.

Bishop Museum, Vestibule Gallery: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, Earth and all its creatures, through March 2002; also 'A Canoe,' woodcarved canoe once owned by Prince Kuhio; ongoing. 847-3511.

Canon Photo Gallery: "Events That Save Babies," photographs by Dave Livingston of "Walk America," the March of Dimes community fund-raiser, through July 31. 522-5930.

The Contemporary Museum: Fifth Biennial Exhibition of Hawai'i Artists, presents a mixed-media installation by Ben Kikuyama, photographs and sculptural objects by Hugh Russell, color photographs by Suzanne K. Saylor, paintings by Masami Teraoka, drawings by Kaori Ukaji and video work by Fae Yamaguchi; through Aug. 12. 526-1322.

The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Recent Works by Pia Stern," oils on canvas; "Ontogeny Recapitulates Phylogeny: Recent Works by Stephen Freedman," ceramics; and "Hawai'i: Old and New," images of Hawai'i's buildings and landmarks in a variety of media; through Sept. 5. 526-1322.

The Gallery at Coffeeline: "Searching," works by Ezekiel Chihye Hwang; through July 19. 947-1615.

The Gallery at Ward Centre: "Ridgelines," recent watercolors by Roger Whitlock and "Menagerie," sculptural works by Jodi Endicott; through July 27. 597-8034.

Hale'iwa Art Gallery: Works by Keoni Montes, portraits of Polynesia and featuring his book, "Surf's Up for Kimo," through Aug. 3. 637-3368.

Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Windward Campus; "Evolution(s)," mixed-media works by Ellen Leo and "Untitled," oil stick on paper and intaglio by Saba Daraee; through July 27. 544-0287.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery: "The Sky's the Limit," Association of Hawai'i Artists show juried by John Wisnosky and Daisy Holzman; through July 28, artists' reception 3-5 p.m. next Sunday. 395-3238.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Tropical Energy: Recent Ceramic Sculptures and Drawings by Jun Kaneko," displayed on the front lawn, courtyards, Gallery 3 of the Graphics Art Gallery and in the Luce Pavilion; through Aug. 12; "Pupu o Ni'ihau: An Exhibition of Ni'ihau Shell Lei," traditional and modern styles, Holt Hawai'i Gallery, Luce Pavilion, through Sept. 30; "Korean Fashion from the Collection of Ewha Womans University Museum," inaugural exhibit of textiles, Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, through Oct. 28. 532-8700.

Island Treasures Art Gallery: carved Hawaiian implements by Gary Goodhue at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.

Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Color My World," recent batiks by Julie Kerns Schaper, through July 31. 988-4147.

Nohea Galleries: "Watercolors and Collage" by Gay Jefferson; Ward Warehouse, through July 30, 596-0074. 923-6644.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

Assaggio's Restaurant, Kailua: Works by Virginia Peters, Geri Seibel and Dolores Manijo, recent works in various media, through Aug. 31. 261-2772.

Bogart's Cafe: "Color Romanticism" recent oils by Mike Breen; through Aug. 31. 739-0999.

Che Pasta Cafe Gallery: acrylic and watercolor painting by Rafal Cholodzinski; through Aug. 4. 524-0004.

The Contemporary Cafe at The Contemporary Museum: "Journey: Recent Paintings by Linda Fong," abstract landscapes; through Oct. 14. 526-1322.

Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery: "Baby Faces," hand-colored photographs of children by Laurie Breeden Callies, shown in conjunction with the musical "Cinderella," through July 22. 733-0274.

Native Books Kapalama, Aupuni Artwall: "Ho'o Pa Hu Hu," works by Imai Kalahele, first-year anniversary exhibit; through July 28. 841-2447.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: Works by David B. Gomes and Noel Al-Khatib, a tandem father and daughter show in various media, presented by the Waimea Arts Council, through July 31, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday. (808) 885-7671.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "Almost Like a Buddha," paintings and prints by Lali Groth and "River Justice," mixed-media installation by Nancy Skrimstad; through Aug. 4. (808) 572-6560.

Kukui Grove Center Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i: "Chairs II," juried show in various media on the theme of chairs; through Aug. 11. (808) 245-2733.

Puopelu Historic Home, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island: "East Meets West," exhibit of oils, watercolors and serigraphs by Hon-Chew Hee; through Aug. 31. (808) 885-5433.

Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui: "Paths in Clay," ceramic art by Toshiko Takaezu and David Kuraoka; through July 29, artists' reception 5 p.m. Thursday. (808) 242-2787.

Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island: "Heart and Hands," scratchboard drawings and watercolors on handmade paper by Cindy Conklin; through July 16. National Park entrance fees apply. (808) 967-7565.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

'Ohina, the Short Film Showcase accepting entries of film shorts and videos under 30 minutes in length for the Sept. 28-30 showing at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Deadline: Aug. 3. 951-4413.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui seeks works for their Sept. 28-Oct. 27 show, "Parts!" juried Sally French. Works in all media combinations that include one or more parts from a vehicle will be received 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 14. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.