Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Music! Music! Music!, live musical performances, keiki musical instruments activity, and ongoing music-themed movies, open special hours, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free admission sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Advertiser. (The bank and newspaper will host "Free Admission Sundays" on the third Sunday of each month through December). 532-8700.
Tabora Gallery Opening, recent works by Island artists, live entertainment and time to meet the artists, noon-4 p.m. today, Tabora Gallery Haleiwa, 66-160 Kamehameha Highway. 637-5520.
Bead Society Meeting with a workshop on basic wirework, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
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.
An Evening with photographer Al Gilbert, screening of selected images, including portraits of famous political and sports figaures, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Krauss Hall's Yukiyoshi Room, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-5666.
"A Night at the Oscars!" dress up, walk the red carpet and mix with young professionals in this month's ARTafterDARK event: screen Oscar-nominated short films in the Doris Duke Theatre, tour current exhibits and enjoy pupu and drinks, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for members, $7 nonmembers. 532-8700.
Toon Wegner, juror of the Honolulu Printmakers exhibit, presents a slide-lecture of his recent work, 7 p.m. Friday, Community Room, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.
The Artist and the Muse Improv, bring your own materials (no photography) to participate in an evening of figure drawing featuring three models and performance artists, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Soullenz Gallery; $15 admission. 525-7757.
OPENINGS
76th annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition, Toom Wegner juries this exhibit of prints by local artists, opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, through April 11; Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.
"Larger than they, smaller than I," photographs by Arolo Valera and Hyeyoung Kim, opens Thursday with an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, workspace; exhibit continues through April 25. 732-2300.
"Local Heroes," photographic portraits by Stan P. Cox II of Islanders who work to make Hawai'i and the world a better place through local charities, Thursday through March 29; third level, makai-side, Ala Moana Center. The exhibit travels to Pearlridge Center, April 22-26; Windward Mall, May 4-12; and Kahala Mall, June 10-15. 841-7733.
"European Modernism, 1860-1930," color lithographs, etchings and woodcuts from the Honolulu Academy of Arts' collection will complement the impressionist exhibit opening in April, opens Thursday, through June 20; at the art museum's Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.
"The Place I live In," prints from Holland curated by Louise Barr, opens Thursday, through April 11, second floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742. (This show replaces a previously scheduled exhibition of works by Brigitte Baert.)
"Buffet," bowls, hollow forms and sculpture in Hawaiian woods by Ed Potter, opens with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, bibelot gallery; exhibit continues through April 23. 738-0368.
"Focus — On Honolulu Photographers," exhibit of work by Hawai'i photographers, opens Friday, Diamond Head Theatre Gallery; exhibit continues through April 11, runs concurrently with DHT's production of "Swing!" 737-2757.
"What's Up," sculptures by Lynn Schoonejongen Ohtani and "chill," recent work by Chuck Davis, both open Saturday with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 1, Gallery at Ward Centre; exhibit continues through April 29. 597-8034.
"E KU Mau Mau — KU Everlasting," statue of the Hawaiian god Ku, artifacts from the
Bishop Museum's collection including temple images associated with Ku and Hina, and contemporary interpretations by Island artists, opens Saturday, through Sept. 6; Vestibule Gallery, Bishop Museum; included with admission to the museum, $14.95 adults, $11.95 youths 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina, seniors and military; children under 4 and Bishop Museum members are free. 847-3511.
CLOSINGS
"Double Beauty: Qing Dynasty Couplets from the Lechangzai Xuan Collection," Luce Gallery; "Contemporary Netsuke from the collection of Prince Norihito Takamado," Michener Gallery; and "Munakata Shikš: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," Michener Gallery; Honolulu Academy of Arts, through today. 532-8701.
"Laughing at Limitations — Women: Roles, Tools and Stereotypes," multimedia exhibition of recent works by Amanda Toy examines the absurdity of gender-based social roles, through Friday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Return to Chinatown," recent paintings by Roger Whitlock and "Night Rainbows," blown-glass vessels by Bud Spindt, both through Friday; Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Consistently Inconsistent" exhibit of diverse-media works by Island artists have twisted the studio teachings of George Woollard in a spirit of fun and openness, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Pangea," works by Erika Johnson and Nina Pullella, through Saturday; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
"Panta Rey," paintings and sculptures in mixed-media works by Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi and Jennifer Rothschild, Saturday; Studio One Gallery. 550-8701.
"Intoxicating Presence," paintings by Noe Tanigawa, through Saturday; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
The Alsdorf Collection of Japanese Paintings and Ceramics, selected works from the collection of Chicagoan Marilynn Alsdorf dating from the 12th century, through March 28; Japan Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Botanicals," artwork by Cassandra de Kramer and her students, through March 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
"Louis Pohl — The Printmaker," collection of etchings, woodblocks and collagraphs and other mixed-media pieces, through March 30; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Kamehameha Schools Photo Exhibit, photographs from the schools' Visual Arts Department's students, through March 30; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Enchanted Banyan," recent acrylics by Gary Kato, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Works by Barbara Okamoto and Debbie Young, through March 31; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
Works by Charlie Dickson, mixed-media paintings and collage, through April 2; Aupuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
"The JOhn Stevens Collection of Zen Painting & Calligraphy" and "Toko Shinoda, 91 Years of Avant-Garde Paintings & Calligraphy," both through April 4; Robyn Buntin of Honolulu. 523-5913.
Faculty Art Exhibition, recent works in various media by the faculty members of the Department of Art and Art History at UH-Manoa, through April 8; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"Remains of the Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian native species by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton with samples of native plants, through April 11, Hall of Discovery, Bishop Museum; included with museum admission of $14.95 adults and $11.95 children ages 4-12 years with discounts for kama'aina, military and seniors. 847-3511.
"Quiet Beauty: Fifty Centuries of Japanese Folk Ceramics from the Montgomery Collection," traveling exhibit featuring folk ceramics from 3000 B.C. to 1985 includes plates, bowls, vases, sake bottles and wine jars, through April 11, Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Constant Color," new work by Donna Broder and George Woollard; "Emergent Records," recent work by Jianjie Ji; and "Matter and Material," group sculpture exhibition of works by Hawai'i artists; through April 13; Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
Works by Claude Horan, exhibit of figurative ceramic sculptures by the recipient of the 11th annual KOA Outstanding Artist Award, through April 16; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.
"The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road," exhibit traces the history of coffee-growing on the Big Island through artifacts, models and photographs and art, through April 24, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery. 945-7633.
"Japanese Contemporary Crafts," traveling exhibition of works by 64 master craftsmen, through April 25; A gallery walk through is scheduled with Yukio Ozaki and Kauka de Silva on April 18. East-West Center Gallery. Group tours available. 944-7584.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Color Rules," recent paintings by Anthony Mendivil, through March 30; Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
Paintings by Kiiko Renoir, through March 31; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mission Houses Museum seeks volunteers for the gift shop, gallery, information desk and school program docents and guides. These public-contact positions allow the volunteer to learn and promote the museum's history and programs. Call for details on opportunities and training: 531-0481.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Rainbow Film Festival, sponsored by the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, accepting films of any length with a gay, lesbian or transgender theme for the festival in May. Information and entry form available at www.hglcf.org. Deadline is Friday. 381-1952.
Waikiki Roughwater Swim seeks T-shirt designs for the 35th annual swim on Sept. 5. Submit camera-ready designs that include the words "Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2004." Cash prize for winning entry. See www.wrswim.com for information and to view last year's winning design. Deadline: April 2.
Send announcements to: Art Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
