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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, November 4, 2001

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Temari's 19th Trash and Treasure Fair, vendors offering handmade jewelry, designer clothing, home accessories, and food booths, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free admission. 735-1860.

Oriental Paintings Show, artists Caroline R. Young and Gary Hostallero show and talk about their work and sign autographs, noon-3 p.m. today, Pictures Plus at Pearl Highlands Center; free. 453-4828.

Bella Italia, one day exhibit of watercolors by Roger Whitlock from his trip to Lombardy and the Veneto, 1-5 p.m. today, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.

"A Roman Villa and its Etruscan Connection," illustrated lecture by Professor Mario Del Chiaro, excavator from UC-Santa Barbara, on his recent discoveries, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Academy Theatre; free. 532-8768.

Patrick Dougherty, lecture by this sculptor and installation artist on the relationship between architecture and nature through the use of organic materials, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH Art Auditorium; free. 956-8251.

"Na Mo'olau a Kukaniloko," dedication ceremony of a concrete sculpture by Paul Konishi, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Helemano Elementary School, Wahiawa; free. 586-0300.

Tea Ceremony, demonstration of the Japanese chanoyu by the grand master of Mushakoji Senke school of tea, Sen Futessai Soshu, presented by the Mokichi Okada Association, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Joanna Lau Sullivan Chinese Garden, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.

"Putting Art on Textiles," illustrated lecture on the textile design process by Dexter Doi, presented by the Hawai'i Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 395-3537.

Holiday Pottery Sale, works from the Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, YWCA Laniakea Lobby, Richards Street; free admission. 538-7061.

"The Authority of the Beholder," lecture by art critic Dave Hickey on the relationship between the audience as critic and the producer and sponsors of arts and letters, presented by the Charlot Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Academy Theatre; free. 532-8768.

"WaimAnalo 96795," Hawaiian music and hula celebration and unveiling of the National Geographic photographs of Waimanalo, recently donated to the Waimanalo Public and School Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Library grounds; free. 259-9925.

Roger Whitlock demonstrates his watercolor techniques 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and painter Mark Norseth works in oils 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.


CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Coconut Weaving Workshop, taught by Brother Joe Chew, 5-7 p.m. four Mondays, Nov. 5-26, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $45, $35 for seniors, coconut fronds will be supplies. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

"A Place to Do Your Art," artists' open studio. Work on your own projects, with coaching and guidance available from Paul Levitt, 6-9 p.m. ongoing Wednesdays beginning this week, KMoMa, Kailua; $20 per session, $150 for 10 sessions. 261-8903.

Watercolor Pencil Class, taught by Puakea Soares, 5-7 p.m. three Wednesdays, Nov. 7-21, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $55 plus supplies. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

"Playing with Mud, Textures & Color," two-day workshop with Hiroki Morinoue in tiling: building relief prints on wood panels using acrylic paint to build texture and depth, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; $112 for members, $140 non-members plus $15 supply fee. (808) 572-6560.

Watercolor Classes, two series offered with Vince Callagher, 10 a.m.-noon or 5-7 p.m. four Fridays, Nov. 9-30, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $55 for each series, students can register for one or both series. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Pen & Ink Class, taught by Vince Callagher, 2-4 p.m. four Fridays, Nov. 9-30, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $55. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Glass Bead-Making Class, taught by Richard Causer, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $115 includes supply fee. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.


OPENINGS

Hawaii Nikkor Camera Club Exhibit, display of photographs by club members, opens today, Gallery on the Pali; through Nov. 29, opening reception 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday. 526-1191.

"Happy Windows," oil paintings by Yuan Y. Shaw, opens tomorrow, Second Floor Lobby, Pauahi Tower; through Nov. 30, opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday. RSVP for reception at 531-2129.

"Ka'aina Makanahele: The Untamed Land," black and white photographs by Rosemary Lane, opens Thursday, Teja Atrium Gallery; through Dec. 2, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Thursday. 735-9832.

"Sea of Joy: New Works by James Kuroda," opens Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; through Nov. 30, opening reception 5:30-7:30 Thursday. 532-8742.

"Hiroki Morinoue Retrospective: Works on Paper," exhibit in various media of the Big Island artist, opens Friday, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui; through Dec. 8. (808) 242-2787.


CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Silicone and Stone," computer generated images of petroglyphs by Jeremiah Gruenberg, through today; Teja Atrium Gallery. 735-9832.

"Couture Ordinaire: American Fashion of the 1940s," through Thursday; University of Hawai'i Costume Gallery, Miller Hall, UH-Manoa. 956-2234.

"Transitions," mixed-media works by Carol D'Angelo and Dexter Doi, through Saturday; Roy's Restaurant. 395-3238.


ONGOING EXHIBITS

The ARTS at Marks Garage: "toy?" playthings, diversions and curious conceptions by thirteen artists, through Nov. 28. 521-2903.

Aupuni Artwall, Native Books Kapalama: "Ki'i Kaha A Mana" drawings by Kau'i Chun; through Nov. 15. 845-8949.

Canon Photo Gallery at Ward Plaza: "Gim'me a Shot!!! A Rhythm, Rock and Blues Experience," photographs of musicians and concerts by Eli J. Medellin, through Nov. 30. 522-5930.

Cedar Street Galleries: "Yesterday and Today," paintings, drawings and sketches by Madge Tennent and paintings by Chris Campbell; through Dec.1. 589-1580.

The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Nahenahe: Recent Paintings by Robert Kushner," "Memento Mori: Recent Works by Mark Kadota," and "Small Works on Paper: Saba Daraee, Sanit Khewhok, Jinja Kim and Rebecca Ramos;" through Dec. 5. 526-1322.

The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights: "Pay Attention...I Hope You Learned Your Lesson: Works from the Collection of Laila Twigg-Smith," selections in many media from the personal collection of this late local arts patron, through Jan. 6. 526-1322.

East-West Center Gallery: "Barkcloth of Sulawesi, Indonesia: Asia-Pacific Connections," contemporary Sulawesi works from the Daniel Hale Collection plus Pacific Islands barkcloth (tapa) from the East-West Center Collection and loans from the Hawai'i community; through Jan. 6. 944-7111.

The Gallery at Ward Center: "Special Places," recent oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson and "Threads: Glass, Fiber, Thoughts," new works in glass by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross; through Nov. 21. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe: "9 x 6," nine works from six artists: digital imagery by Bobby Crockett, paintings by Denise DeVone, sculptures by Linda Gue, mixed-media works by Jinja Kim and Elizabeth Train and prints by Laura Smith; through Nov. 23. 544-0287, 236-3567.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai'i," photographs from nature by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, Second Floor Galleries, Western Art Wing, through Dec. 30; "Beauties of Nature: Selections from the Shanghai Museum," paintings from the late Qing dynasty and pieces of jade from Neolithic times through the 19th Century, Sullivan Gallery, through Dec. 30; and "Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24. 532-8701, 532-8700.

Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College: "Some Assembly Required," works in glass from the UH-Manoa students of Rick Mills; through Nov. 15. 734-9375.

Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Orchid Garden," recent watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through Nov. 30. 988-4147.

Leeward Community College Foyer Gallery, Ground Floor, Administration Building: "Street Angel/Home Devil," paintings by Debra Drexler on the subject of domestic violence; through Nov. 17. 455-0477.

Queen Emma Gallery: "My Everyday Life," pen and ink drawings by Shota Houri; through Nov. 25. 537-7167.

University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa: "Theatre de la Mode," exhibit of miniature French fashion mannequins in theatre sets, from the post-World War II era; through Dec. 21. 956-6888.


RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

1132 Bishop Street, lobby exhibit area: "Pacific Visions," rare art and artifacts of Polynesia, Micronesia, and other Pacific island groups, from the private collection of Caroline and Donald Yacoe; through Nov. 21. 599-5009.

The Contemporary Cafe at the Contemporary Museum: "Metaphoric Menagerie VI," animal masks created by University of Hawai'i students; through Nov. 19. 526-1322.

Double Tree Alana Waikiki Hotel, Mezzanine Gallery: "Today's Artists with Tomorrow's Art," digital art from a group of local artists, through Jan. 5, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 30. 597-8108.

Honolulu Cafe: "Coffee with Artsmoshpere," works by Dorys Foltin, Korey Gulbrandson and Romy Scheroder; through Nov. 28. 533-1555.


NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island: All Hawai'i Juried Art Exhibition and Invitational, art in many media jurored by Darrell Orwig, through Nov. 30. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: Kaha Ki'i by Rosemary Miller, works in various media including pastels and watercolors, through Nov. 30. (808) 885-7671.


CALLS TO ARTISTS

Kaua'i Society of Artists seeks entries for their annual small works show to be held Nov. 14-Jan. 4. All works must have been completed within the last three years, be available for sale throughout the show. Artists may submit up to five pieces 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Kinipopo Fine Art Gallery, Wailua, Kaua'i. Entry fee is $5 per piece. (808) 822-7179, (808) 822-4356.

Native Books and Beautiful Things invites submissions from Hawai'i artisans of handcrafted Christmas items that can retail for $20 or less. Submissions can be made now through Nov. 15. 591-9008.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden seeks three-dimensional art in their "Frogs and Garden Critters Art Contest." Prizes in five age categories and winners' art on display during December at the Garden Visitor Center. Deadline: 4 p.m. Nov. 24. 233-7323.

Canon U.S.A., Hawaii Branch announces the 2002 Amateur Photo Contest. Up to three original photographic prints from Hawai'i residents, taken between Jan. 1, 2001 and Feb. 28, 2002, on the theme "Flowers in Hawai'i," may be submitted between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. Call for entry form and more information: 522-5930.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks portfolios of Hawai'i 3-D artists for gallery membership. Deliver resume, photos of works in progress and samples of recent works to the Gallery. Deadline: Dec. 31. 597-8034.