Posted on: Sunday, November 30, 2003

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Discover Waikoloa Christmas Tree, ornaments designed by local artists for sale with proceeds donated to the artistÍs or buyerÍs favorite local charity, on view 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through Dec. 31, Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-1234.

Black ships and Samurai: Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan,î commemorating the 150th anniversary of United States/Japan relations, an exhibit of the differing interpretations of the contact between cultures through plasma-screen presentations, photographs, scrolls, lithographs and paintings, noon-4 p.m. today, East West Center Gallery; continues 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 7; free. 395-2314.

World Art Bazaar, Honolulu Academy of Arts- annual sale of unique gift items from around the world, with jewelry, folk art, ethnic clothing, textiles, ornaments and more, continues 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 14, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8700.

Sam Kahaloa, maker of koa spears, demonstrates and discusses his craft, 2-5 p.m. today, Martin & MacArthur, Ala Moana Center; free. 941-0074.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), meet artist Dale Zarrella, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.

Art in the Village, art signings, talk story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free. (808) 661-4567.

Glitz and Glamour,- collection of garments and accessories from the 1930s presented by the University of Hawaii's fashion program, opens 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday with a reception, Miller Hall Gallery, UH-Manoa; exhibit continues 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 8-11; free admission. 956-2234.

Otsuka Art show, with appearances by the artist, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Fine Arts Hawaii, Restaurant Row; also 1-4 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7; free admission. 536-8820.

Friday night is art Night,- meet artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, at Lahaina Galleries' two venues on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-2152.

Painting Demonstration, by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.

Impressions,- with etchings, lithographs, screenprints, woodprints and monotypes, including the prints of John Young, on sale to benefit the programs of the Honolulu Printmakers, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 7, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 536-5507.

Silver Anniversary Party, celebration of 25 years of art from Wyland, with demonstrations by artists Wyland, Walfrido Garcia and Steven Power, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Wyland Galleries, Hale'iwa; free admission. 637-7498.

HaleUiwa Art Night, with fine art, live music and pupu, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery, 66-252 Kamehameha Highway; free admission. 637-3368.

Opening

Wahi Pana, Sacred Places KahoUolawe, O'ahu,- works by Linda Kane inspired by the natural environment at Hawai'i's sacred places, opens today, and continues through Jan. 23; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

My First Show,- photographs by Fumio Okita of Hawai'i, opens Monday (with a reception 6-8 p.m.) and continues through Dec. 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Red & Green,- holiday art from various artists, opens Monday (reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday) and continues through Dec. 31; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.

Manoa Rainbow,- holiday art and miniature originals from island artists, opens Monday and continues through Dec. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Mixed-Media Works by Marge Wald, opens Monday (artist reception 3-5 p.m. Dec. 13) and continues through Dec. 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

La Bella Figura,- exhibit of painting created by the students of George Woollard and Chuck Davis during a painting retreat to Italy, opens Wednesday and continues through Dec. 28; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.

In Celebration of Light,- photographs from the collection of Cherye R. and James F. Pierce includes works by Imogen Cunningham, Ansel Adams, Brett Weston, Rocky Schenck, Rod Cook, Luis Gonzalez Palma and others, opens Thursday, and continues through Jan. 11, Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of the Arts. 532-8700.

Holiday shopping Off the Walls,- matted prints ready for gift-giving from artists Peggy Chun, Donna Burns, Penny Gupton, Garry Palm, Lynn Cook and others, opens Friday, runs concurrently with the play Peter Pan- through Dec. 29; Diamond Head Theatre Lobby Gallery. 733-0277.

Paul Pfeiffer, exhibition of photographs, sculpture, video, computer photo-collage and digital images, opens Friday and continues through Feb. 1; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

Closing

Diamond Head to Kewalo,- watercolors by Larry Segedin and Symbiotic Sea Form,- puzzle murals by John Bade and small sculptures by Janice Brown, through today; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

Ka Wehena, contemporary Hawaiian art from Ka Maka O Ka Ihe, UH-Manoa Hawaiian student art organization, through today; Aupuni Artwall Native Books. 596-8885.237-7165.

Images in Gouache,- works by Norman Nagai, through today; Tradewinds Gallery. 236-2787.

Dancers II,- prints, etchings and watercolors by Joan Allen, through today; Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

He Aloha No Alula,- images and text from high-school students at Ke Kula Uo Samuel M. Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School, through today; Pacific Traditions Gallery. 247-0997.

Works by Van Van Gorder, ink paintings, brush works and pencil drawings, through today; Mezzanine Gallery at Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.

Works by Peter Hayward and Brady Churchill, through today; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.

Works by Wayne Abe, through today; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific art wall. 566-3790.

OIL PAINTINGS by Page Chang, through today; Livingston Galleries, KaUaUawa. 237-7165.

Huweth Nights and Waimea Horses,- mixed-media works by Peter Antrim Kowalke, through today; Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2302.

New Works by Andy Kay and Ira Ono, paintings and collages, through Wednesday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.

Leeward Young Artists Award Winners, 10th annual exhibit of art by students from the leeward coast, sponsored by the Estate of James Campbell, through Wednesday; Kapolei Hale.

A Christmas Fantasy,- artwork and crafts created by college students and staff, through Saturday, Gallery UIolani, Windward Community College. 235-7346.

Ongoing Exhibits

(listed by closing date)

Wrappings of Happiness: a Traditional Korean Art Form,- exhibit of textiles from the largest private collection from the Museum of Korean Embroidery in Seoul, South Korea, through Dec. 7; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

The Marquesas: Two Centuries of Cultural Traditions,- historical and cultural artifacts, tapa cloth, wood, ivory, bone and coconut carvings, musical instruments, jewelry and photographs, extended through Dec. 15; Mission Houses Museums, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; admission to exhibition: $6, admission to exhibition and guided tour of the homes: $12. 531-0481.

The Wright Stuff,- interactive exhibit celebrating 100 years of flight beginning with the Wright Brothers, with photographs, artifacts and models, through Dec. 17; Gallery UIolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

The Downtown Art Show, works by local artists available for sale and by auction, through Dec. 19; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St. 587-5808, 734-9374.

Mixed-Media Miniature VI Invitational Show, through Dec. 19; Koa Gallery, KapiUolani Community College. 734-9374.

Weatherwise,- graduate students' multimedia exhibit, through Dec. 19; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.

Toyland,- holiday art from artists who have exhibited at the gallery, through Dec. 21; workspace. 732-2300.

Feliz Navidad,- annual marketplace of art, through Dec. 24; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

A Holiday Celebration,- multimedia works by local artists for holiday giving, through Dec. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

New Works by Meleanna Aluli Meyer, multimedia exhibit through Dec. 30, Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.

Grandfather's House: A ChildrenÍs Exhibition on Korea,î traveling interactive installation invites viewers into a traditional Korean home, through Dec. 31; Education Wing Galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Gems from the East and West,- jewelry from the personal collection of Doris Duke, through Jan. 4; Textiles Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Brett Weston in Hawai'i,- photographs from Weston's book Hawaii, Leaves and Lava,- through Jan. 4; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Contemporary Korean-American Artists of Hawai'i, part of the Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i exhibits; Recent work by Sean K.L. Browne- and Hawai'i, ITS Land and Culture,- photographs by Elaine Mayes, all through Jan. 6; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

In Focus: A HawaiUi Photography Invitational,î prints juried by Jim and Cherye Pierce, through Jan. 11; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

The Pacific Islands,- permanent installation from the Academy's collection, including Barkcloth of the Pacific,- examples of kapa (tapa) from the AcademyÍs textile collection, ongoing; second floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

ARTs of the Philippines, permanent exhibition of works from the academy's collection, ongoing, George and Nancy Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Enriched by Diversity: the Art of HawaiUi,î multimedia exhibit by 284 Island artists, ongoing; The HawaiUi State Art Museum. 586-0900.

Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.

other venues

(listed by closing date)

Works by Kalie Capadona, photography and mixed media, through Dec. 14; Sure Shot Cafe. 523-2326.

Paintings and Prints by Angela Treat Lyon, through Dec. 19; Caf? Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Hold and Behold,- works by Anne Irons, Peter Murray and Deborah Nehmad, through Dec. 29; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 428-0804.

Work of Edward Gorey, books, posters, artifacts and original art of the author and illustrator from the library's permanent collection, through Dec. 31; Bridge Gallery and other display areas at Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-8688.

Artists mean Buisiness,- oils by artists with disabilities, through Jan. 15, Volcano Joe's Island Bistro Gallery. 941-8449.

Prints by Jennifer Callejo, Timothy Contreras and Keiko Kamata, through Jan. 25; The Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(listed by closing date)

Raku and Silk Works, raku vessels by Kate and Will Jacobson and Hawaiian silk quilts from the collection of Rozemarijn van der Horst, through Dec. 12; Discover Waikoloa Art Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-1234, ext. 1747.

The Century of the Tiger: 100 Years of Korean Culture in America,- with historic photographs, pottery, fans, calligraphy and artifacts, through Jan. 24; The Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

Classes/workshops

Adult, Teen and Children art Classes, weekly classes in a variety of media, ongoing throughout the fall, Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall; costs vary per class. Call for schedule and prices: 236-2787.

Art and ceramics classes, for students in grades K-7, to develop artistic expression through hands-on activities in ceramics and fine arts, ongoing in Kailua. Call for schedule, fees and registration: 261-7458.

Keiki Art Classes, for children ages 5-14, in drawing, painting and clay sculpture, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Ocean Art Gallery; $20 per class. Also, classes for adults in drawing, sculpture, pastels, watercolor, acrylics and oils. Call for fee and schedule: 263-6438.

Private Art Classes, develop self-expression and creativity through learning to draw, paint and collage. Ongoing classes in all levels by appointment. Call for fee and schedule: 222-1794.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Expressions by choice seeks avant-garde works in any medium in an experimental, cutting-edge style for display bi-monthly with musical and performance art; ongoing. 593-3682.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.

Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or e-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with OArt Calî in the subject line.