Isle graphic designer to reflect on career

The godfather of Hawai'i graphic design, Clarence Lee, will speak about his long career and craft at 7 tonight at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Yukiyoshi Room in Krauss Hall. Nationally known for his stamps depicting the Chinese lunar new year, Lee's designs are a part of our daily landscape — from the safety-check sticker on your car to the logo for Victoria Ward Centers. Many of O'ahu's top designers got their start at Clarence Lee Design & Associates. The son of a butcher, Lee has been honored as a Living Treasure in Hawai'i and is the recipient of the prestigious Koa Award for lifetime achievement in the arts. For information, call 956-7221.

Hawai'i People's Fund to honor The ARTS and artists Belsky, Kalahele

At its annual benefit dinner on Saturday, the Hawai'i People's Fund will honor Island artists Tomas Belsky and Imaikalani Kalahele and The ARTS at Marks Garage. "Art and Social Change" will feature live music, a Chinese buffet dinner (half of it vegetarian), spoken-word performance and a silent auction. Cost is $40, with a sliding scale for low-income individuals. Advance registration is strongly recommended. The Hawai'i People's Fund provides grants to grass-roots organizations working for social change in Hawai'i and the Pacific. For more information call 845-4800 or go to www.hawaiipeoplesfund.org.

FINAL WORD

"I would just like to point out for the record that Roger Ebert is still alive."

Kevin Smith | director, joking about Jeannette Hereniko's tribute to the ailing movie critic, at the Hawaii International Film Festival