SPECIAL EVENTS

Christmas in the Country, art, wreaths and plants for sale, artist demonstrations and talk story, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island; free. (808) 967-7565.

20th anniversary Open-Studio Tour and Sale, visit artists' studios including Ira Ono, Chiu Leong, Pam Barton, Randy Takaki, Erik Wold and nine others in the village hui, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Volcano Village, Big Island; free admission, maps at participating studios and Volcano Art Center. (808) 967-7565.

25th annual World Art Bazaar, sale of handcrafted baskets, ceramics, textiles, folk art, ethnic fashions and jewelry, holiday ornaments from around the world, 1-5 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10; free admission. 532-8741.

Ceramics Sale, works produced by students in the center's ceramic classes, 1-5 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10. 532-8741.

"It's Only Rock," Dawn Laureen displays her photographs of rock stars, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ong King Art Center; free. 306-7823.

Patrick Ching's Artistic Discoveries, talk by Ching on his persoanl and professional evolution as an artist, ArtLunch lecture, noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum's multipurpose room; free. 586-9958.

First Friday, downtown art reception and happenings at various galleries, museums and art venues with a visit from Santa at Bonnie's Closet, 5-9 p.m. Friday; pick up a map at participating locations. 524-1160, 521-1812, 306-7823, 521-2903.

Got Gift? artists' holiday studio sale with ceramics by R. Jeff Lee, Carol Lee and paintings, drawings and sculptures by M. Goodwill, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Lee Ceramics Hawai'i, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia. 637-8934, 637-4207.

Impressions Benefit Print Sale, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission, proceeds benefit the programs of the Honolulu Printmakers. 536-5507.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, works by more than 35 Island artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

Demonstrations by guest artists, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. Call for schedule: 949-3989.

Demonstrations by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. Call for schedule: 596-8885.

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

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

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

OPENING THIS WEEK

"Tsunagari — Connecting to There," ceramics by Etsuko Douglass and "Terra Botanica Perspective," portfolio exchange between 18 printmakers from Canada, the Netherlands and Hawai'i on a flora theme, today through Jan. 17, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"The Sun Never Sets," video installation, "Legible Nature," by Adam Chapman; Paintings by Susan Maddux; and an installation, "Splendid Isolation," by Margo Ray; Tuesday through Jan. 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Recent Work, sculptures by Mamoru Sato, Thursday through Dec. 30, opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Drawing From the Source," new paintings by Melinda Morey, Thursday through Jan. 25, opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-6931.

"Underwater Visions," photography by Lytha Conquest, Friday through Dec. 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Text Reveals Title," new figurative and conceptual work by Zachary Opaskar, Friday through Dec. 29, opening reception with performance art and music, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

" 'Ohana Dancers," gicle prints by Al Furtado, Friday through Dec. 31, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Fine Art Exhibits, John Koga's cast-resin sculpture at Tiffany & Co.; Mary Mitsuda's abstract paintings at Yves Saint Laurent; Mac James' paintings at Chanel; and Randall Shiroma's stone sculpture at Gucci; all exhbits Friday through Dec. 8, artist reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday, 2100 Kalakaua Avenue. 955-2878.

RECENT OPENINGS

Unique Treasures and Gifts by Hawai'i Artists, a selection of paintings, ceramics, art glass, koa bowls and boxes, and jewelry for sale, through Dec. 28, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Original Intent: The Aesthetics of Condition," Japanese woodblock prints by Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764) and other early printmakers, through Jan. 21, James A. Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

CLOSINGS

"Sentenaryo: 100 Years of Filipinos in Hawai'i and Beyond," and "Singgalot (Ties That Bind) — Filipinos in America: From Colonial Subjects to Citizens," complementary exhibits explore Filipino contributions to the art and life of Hawai'i and the U.S., through today, Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building first-floor gallery; included with museum admission: $14.95 general, with discounts for youth, seniors, military and kama'aina. 847-3511.

"In Many Things to Come," contemporary works by Won Ju Lim of South Korea, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

Works by Bailey Leung and Al Furtado, new paintings, through today, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

"Fragile Nature," glass works by Jane Raissle, through Tuesday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"Silver Linings: A Celebration of the Beauty and Wonder of the Sea," photographs by Sean Davey, through Wednesday Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Fimo Fantasy," candle holders and bottles by Svetlana Vovina, through Thursday, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Works by Carlis M. Chee, oils, giclees and prints by the Navajo artist, through Thursday, Native Winds Gift Gallery, Kaimuki. 734-8018.

"TAKE-5 with Nature," artists Joan Dubanoski, Jean Gallagher, Linda Hutchinson, Franco Salmoiraghi and Richard Sheeler use painting, photography, digital media and metal to express their interpretations of plant forms, through Thursday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Botanicals," multimedia art featuring the diversity of trees and flowers at the garden, through Thursday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

Works by Janice Gail, new oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels, through Thursday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 877-1052.

Suzy Papanikolas, works on canvas, through Thursday, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

"Artistic Aloha," group exhibit of Hawai'i artists, through Thursday, Artist Studio Gallery, Honomu, Big Island. (808) 962-6572.

"Going Postal: one artist's journey thru the mail," works by Mahina (Marlene Moon), through Saturday, Neal's Art for Sale! 737-1368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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Matchbook Plus Show 2006, two- and three-dimensional works by 40 Hawai'i artist done in miniature, through Dec. 3, Cedar Street Gallery. 589-1580.

"Journey of Discovery: East to West," works by Sita Nissanka, through Dec. 8, Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

"Reconstructing Memories," works by 12 artists exploring the effect of memory on history, through Dec. 13, UH-Manoa Art Gallery; Art Building Auditorium; free. 956-6888.

"House of Fire — Four Directions from the Fire Island," ceramics by Clayton Amemiya and Fumi Bonk, mixed media and ceramics by Setsuko Watanabe Morinoue and sculpture by Randy Takaki, through Dec. 15, The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop Street. 271-0952, 599-5009.

"Small Kine Art, Big Kine Heart," 2006 mixed-media miniature show, through Dec. 16, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: The Hawai'i Internee's Story," through Dec. 27, The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo; sponsored by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633, (808) 935-0926.

"Philippines: To the Plantations and Beyond," exhibit to honor the 100th anniversary of Filipinos in Hawai'i, with photos and costumes of Filipino workers; a tribute to all-Filipino regiments that served in the U.S. military; and a display of leaders of Filipino ancestry, through Dec. 31, Hawaii Plantation Village, Goro Arakawa Exhibit Room, Waipahu; free admission. 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.com.

"Bridges and Waterfalls: Georgia O'Keeffe in Hawai'i," works from the academy's collection, through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"In the Bag," handbags, purses and carrying cloths from the academy's collection, through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Hawaiian Landscapes," paintings by Liam Murphy, through Jan. 1, Island Art Galleries. 941-2008.

"The Lone Wolf," paintings, drawings, watercolors and graphic works by Indonesian artist Sudjana Kerton, through Jan. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 14. 532-8701.

"Na Hulu Ali'i," rare Hawaiian featherwork from the Kamehameha dynasty and other Hawaiian monarchs, including cloaks, capes and feathered deities from the museum's collection, through Jan. 7, Bishop Museum Castle Memorial Building's second-floor Treasure Gallery; also, Kealoha Kelekolio presents the story of the pa'u of Princess Nahi'ena'ena, included with museum admission: $14.95 general, with discounts for youth, seniors, military and kama'aina. 847-3511.

"Out of the Sketchbook 2," works by over 40 artists, through Jan. 10, the balcony gallery. 263-4434.

"Treasures of Hawai'i's Past," artifacts that tell the story of Hawai'i's first missionaries, and how their lives were influenced by native culture, through Jan. 27, Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House Gallery; $5. 531-0481.

Tenth Anniversary Exhibition, works by 116 previously shown artists, through Jan. 30, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

A Rotation of Chinese Paintings, works from the academy's collection, through Feb. 4, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Sullivan Gallery. 532-8701.

"Precious Resources: The Land & The Sea," works by Hawai'i artists that explore the impact of our natural surroundings on our lives, through July 7, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa, in the academy's second-floor galleries. 532-8701.

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black and white monumental painting, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts, by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists; docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Raining Cats and Dogs, animal art by Linda Bachrach, through Dec. 31, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Contemporary Quilts Hawai'i, works by Barbara Alana, Charlene Hughes, Susan McKenna, Marion Speers, Christine Stengle and Barbara Vasold, through Jan. 22, Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom's stairway gallery. 597-1647.

"The Invisible Painting," photographic works by Stephen Niles, through Feb. 16, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106. 956-7647.

New Work by Edward Aotani, Simone Berlin, Mary Flynn and Jahn-Peter Preis, through Feb. 24, Duc's Bistro. 263-4434.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Blessing of the Island Goddess," paintings by Zariah, through Dec. 3, Lahaina Art Society's Banyan Tree Gallery, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

Small Works Show, 2006 holiday mixed-media miniaure works by members of the Kauai Society of Artists and jurored by Darrell Hill, through Dec. 15, Kukui Grove exhibition hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

7th annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, display of holiday wreaths created by Hawai'i artists, through Jan. 2, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Watercolor Class, Koko Toyomura teaches how to mix and work with contemporary color and shades to create moods, 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, The Art Board; $100 for four weeks of instruction. 536-0121.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes. Call for supply list and registration: 952-0309.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Hawaiian Graphics; $100 for four weeks of instruction plus supply costs. 523-0790, 973-7171.

Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shawl, for beginning students; nine workshop hours taught at the YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Plantation Holiday, 21st annual holiday wreath contest, winners displayed at Honolulu Hale during December. Drop off entries 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday at Honolulu Hale's Lane Gallery. Entry form and additional information: 523-4674.

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks two- and three-dimensional works in any media on the theme "Shelter" for a Jan. 10-March 3 exhibit. Submit up to three images (slide or jpegs) of appropriate works for judging by 6 p.m. Dec. 9 to the gallery, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave. Additional requirements and information: 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts accepting applications for the Biennium Grants Program for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 for monetary support in the areas of art, culture, history and/or the humanities. Application and guidelines: www.hawaii.gov/sfca. Application deadline is Dec. 18.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition — Hawai'i seeks original artworks on the the theme "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize ... " for the Jan. 5-26 exhibition on nonviolence. Works in a variety of media may be submitted 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Pacific Justice & Reconciliation Center; entry fee is $25 for up to three works. Information and guidelines: 395-4612, mrjoy@hawaii.rr.com.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media from O'ahu artists. 597-8034.

Cafe Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors. 524-0004.

Art Fairs seeks works in any media to show at the YWCA on Richards Street during First Friday downtown gallery walks. 383-0998.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to submit works for Abilities 2007; call 539-3874 or write to liagena@amhd.health.state.hi.us. Also, artists for Leap Year Show 2008; call Association of Hawaii Artists; for solo or group exhibitions, 526-1191.

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