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Posted on: Sunday, January 2, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Art to Die Four," tour of the academy's collection led by docent Mary Flynn, 2:30-4 p.m. today, part of "Tea and Tour" program; also, "Flowers, Flowers Everywhere" tour with docent Sheila James, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-8700.

First Friday Gallery Walk, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at art venues in downtown Honolulu, including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Bethel Street Gallery, Hawai'i State Art Museum, Put Color Street Gallery, Louis Pohl Gallery, Got Art?, and thirtyninehotel, 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at most downtown art galleries; free. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.

"The Starlight Ball," black-tie masquerade, "Carnevale di Venezia," 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $75 to benefit ARTafterDARK. 532-6099.



ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, over 35 local artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue across from Kapi'olani Park.

Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their techniques, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.

Artist Demonstrations, artists in residence Ezra Muir paints, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and Aelbert MC Aehegma sculpts and paints, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, The Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

Rudy Gonzalez shows his technique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-5520.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

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

Juno Galang, shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.



OPENING

"Intuitive Choices: Black & White, Identity and Temptations," multimedia exhibit of works by students of Timothy Ojile, opens Tuesday, through Jan. 29, opening reception Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"What Goes Around Comes Around," recent functional and sculptural ceramics by Kenny Kicklighter, Wednesday through Jan. 28, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Watercolor on the Edge 2," exhibition of cutting-edge watercolors juried by Tom Klobe and coordinated by the Hawaii Watercolor Society, Thursday through Jan. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Making Waves," oil and watercolor land and seascapes by Jonathan Busse, Thursday through Jan. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Wall Viruses A-Z," new oil paintings by Janetta Napp, Thursday through Jan. 30, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, workspace. 732-2300.

Noriko, exhibition of floral paintings, Friday through Jan. 30, with Noriko demonstrating her technique, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i. 548-2665.

George Jacob, paintings of rastas, rock icons and spiritual masters, Friday through Jan. 30, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Soullenz. 525-7757.

"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of rare plants and animals of Hawai'i by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton, Saturday through Feb. 20, with an opening reception 5:30 p.m. Friday and a gallery walk-through with Susan Middleton, 11 a.m. Saturday, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

Keiko Thomas, watercolors of Island flowers and scenery, Saturday through Jan. 22, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Warren Stenberg, paintings of Hawai'i landscapes, Saturday through Jan. 22, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.



CLOSING

"Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," more than 175 objects that reveal life in New England, 1650s through the present, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"The Art of Sake," 2nd annual exhibit of contemporary interpretations of the traditional Japanese vessels designed by Corey Avecilla, Geoff Lee, Shun Tsukazaki, Daven Hee, Rick Mills and Joe Wilson, through today, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Clay Glass Wood Metal Glass," selected works from museum's collection and "Paula Winokur: Transcending Memory," ceramic sculpture, through today, Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, local artists have created wreaths for sale and exhibit, through today, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Dance!" works by Ginger Royal, through Wednesday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"The Line Forms Here," works in oil, tempra and sumi ink by Lauren Okano, through Friday, Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.

"Neither East Nor West: Hong Kong Contemporary Art," multimedia exhibit of works by Lo Koon Chiu, Yau Leung, Vincent Yu, Warren Leung Chi Wo, Chu Hing Wah, Fiona Wong Lai Ching and Leung Mee Ping, curated by Oscar Ho Hing Kay, through Friday, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.



ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

Paintings by Joyce Arizumi, through Jan. 10, Art & More at the Ground Floor. 538-6012.

"Ciao Italia," graphic design posters created by Pegge for La Rinascente department store in Milan during the early 1960s, through Jan. 15, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

Tim Nguyen's interpretation of Island life through contemporary expressionalism with vibrant colors, through Jan. 15, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Bill Roberts, block prints capturing the essence of old Hawai'i with an ethnic appeal inspired by local petroglyphs, through Jan. 15, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"From Flat Fabrics to Contoured Body Forms: a Story of Asian Costumes," exhibit shows how the construction of garments from India to Japan have evolved, guest-curated by Na Young Hong, through Jan. 16, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Past Happy Hour: Constellations, Lotuses and Eggshells," mixed-media exhibit of works by Frank Sheriff, Dan Nishiyama and Lianne Rozelle, through Jan. 21, Hawai'i Pacific University. 544-0287.

"E Ola Mau Ka La'au: The Wood Lives On," works by Robert Hamada; "Procession," pastels by Margaret Ezekial; and recent work by Yvonne Cheng, through Jan. 25, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Things Japanese," potters from the Toshiko Takaezu Studio celebrate the Japanese New Year with their art, through Jan. 28, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"The Moving Body," marble and bronze figurative works by Bernard Portner and "extravirgins," figure studies by Chuck Davis, through Jan. 28, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Washi in the Floating World," recently conserved ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the largest collections of Hiroshige prints in America at 3,200 pieces, through Jan. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Body Language: Adornment & Identity in the Pacific," landmark exploration of the Pacific island history of cultural change, adaptation, resistance and evolution in gender roles, through Feb. 5, Mission Houses Museum; $6 admission to exhibit, $12 for tour of houses and exhibit. 531-0481.

"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, through Feb. 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"Lono-I-Ka-Makahiki," contemporary Hawaiian works paired with rare items from the museum's collection, through Feb. 27, Bishop Museum; included with general admission: $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for youth ages 4-12, seniors and military. 847-3511.

"American Studio Sculpture," early 20th-century works from the academy's collection, extended through Feb. 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"O2 Art1: Barnstormers," installation art, through spring 2005, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, through Feb. 27, and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in a variety of media by Island artists, ongoing with docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

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

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from museum's collection, ongoing, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

Works by Yuan Y. Shaw, oil paintings, jewelry and sculptures, ongoing, Color Street Gallery, 841 Bishop St., Suite 155. 521-1138.

Wood Lathe Art, works by Uwe and Natalia Dost shown with works by Kim Duffet, Francis Pimmel, Elmer Adams and Roy Tsumoto, ongoing, Uwe Dost Studio Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Alii Tower Plaza. 947-3100.

"Na Hale 'O Waiawi," site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty created from strawberry guava and rose-apple saplings, ongoing, Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.



OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"DIVERSITY x 3," watercolor, oil and pastels by Steve Bettman, Rita Gustie and Helen Iaea, through Jan. 14, Honolulu Country Club. 441-9400.

"Designer Drawings," preparatory drawings and gouaches by Emma Jewell Howard, Annette Kemp and Nancy Peacock, through Jan. 23, Contemporary Café at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Come Dance With Me," paintings by Mapuana of her hula dancers, through Feb. 19, Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-6344.

Peter Norburgh, watercolors, ongoing, Steven Michael's Salon. 737-6284.



NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial Hawai'i," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, covering the time period from 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the museum, through Feb. 5, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

Hawaiian Old Masters, works by Hitchcock, Tavernier, Walden, MacPherson, Coulter and others, through Feb. 24, Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.



CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Icon Workshop, eight-day series of classes on religious icon painting by Brigitte Baert, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Wednesday through Jan. 12, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $250 tuition plus $100 supply fee. (808) 532-8741.

Winter Art Workshops for Adults, registration is open now for workshops beginning in January, February and March in a variety of media including icon painting, ceramic sculpture, cloisonne and silver clay, painting and collage, offered at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for complete schedule, tuition and registration: 532-8741.

2005 Spring Classes for Children, registration open for all 11-week art classes, for children in grades K-12, given Jan. 18 through April 30 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call the center for complete schedule, tuition and registration: 532-8741.



CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawaii Watercolor Society seeks entries for the 2005 juried show at the Academy Art Center at Linekona, with prizes in three categories. Call 521-9799 for a prospectus or download from www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org. Deadline is tomorrow.

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program seeks submission of videotaped public-service announcements, mini-documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for airing on a weekly program on DOE Channel 56. Also, looking for male high school students to introduce the videos. 837-8004.

Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation calls for film entries for the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival to be held May 26-29. Entry forms available at www.hglcf.org or by calling 381-1952. Fees for entries postmarked by Feb. 15 are $15 for projects less than 30 minutes long, $25 for projects longer than 30 minutes; entries postmarked by the March 15 deadline are $20 and $30 respectively (entry fees are waived for all Hawai'i-based filmmakers).

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line.