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celebrating excellence in Hawai`i's cultural and educational institutions,
including the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.

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Art Exhibits
Deadlines
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Friday, February 3

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today.  Today’s film is “The Sand Pebbles.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313 

• Hilo’s Palace Theater screens “Carnage” (R) starring Jodie Foster at 7 pm. www.hilopalace.com

Saturday, February 4

Dance

• To culminate the 150th anniversary of the Beamer-Solomon Hula Halau O Po'ohala, Waimea’s traditional hula school will present the third and final “Eia ka Hula (Behold the Hula), E Hula Mai Kakou (Come and Dance)” Trilogy performance. Showtime is from 6 to 8 pm at Kahilu Theatre.  Doors open at 5 pm and seating is first come, first served.  This performance will document and share through hula, music, stunning visuals including Herb Kane masterpieces, and family stories, the final chapters tracing the footsteps of the hula school's five generations of wahine (female) dance masters whose contributions have perpetuated this Hawaiian dance legacy into the 21st century. Tickets for the final trilogy performance may be preordered by email: poohala2002@yahoo.com, or by calling Loea Covington (938-6357).  If there are any tickets available on the day of the performance, they can be purchased beginning at 4:30 p.m. 

• Hilo’s Palace Theater screens “Carnage” (R) starring Jodie Foster at 7 pm. www.hilopalace.com

Event

• The Lyman Museum in Hilo presents the excursion “The Garden as Provider” from 8:30 am—3 pm.  Exploring Hawaii Island’s agricultural potential for self-sufficiency, the tour includes visits to an organic farm practicing methods of Korean cultivation, UH-Hilo’s agricultural site, a tea and coffee farm, and more.  Please call 935-5021 to register or for further information.

Sunday, February 5

• Hilo’s Palace Theater screens “Carnage” (R) starring Jodie Foster at 2:30 pm. www.hilopalace.com

Monday, February 6

• Hilo’s Palace Theater screens “Carnage” (R) starring Jodie Foster at 7 pm. www.hilopalace.com

Tuesday, February 7

• Hilo’s Palace Theater screens “Carnage” (R) starring Jodie Foster at 7 pm. www.hilopalace.com

Thursday, February 9

Theatre

The UH Hilo Performing Arts Center presents  “No2,” a one-woman play about a feisty Fijian/New Zealand matriarch who is ready to name her successor, her Number 2.  Showtime is 7:30pm. Call 974-7310 for tickets or order online:  artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu

Friday, February 10

Music

• The Szymanowski Quartet was founded in Warsaw in 1995 has developed into one of the most exceptional international string quartets of its generation. Along with standard classical-romantic repertoire, the Quartet has a strong commitment to contemporary music. Showtime in the Kahilu Theatre is 8 pm. 885-6868.

• The Chamber Orchestra of Kona presents a free concert with lots of varied music -- a veritable mid-winter bouquet -- at Hale Halewai in Kailua-Kona at 7 pm.  Call 325-1940 for more info.

• The Casablanca Jazz Quartet performs at Boston Basil's in Kailua-Kona from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.  326-7836. http://sites.google.com/site/CasablancaHawaii/

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today.  Today’s film is “Enter the Dragon.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313  

Saturday, February 11

Events

• The Hilo Chinese New Year Festival welcomes the Year of the Dragon from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Downtown Hilo’s Kalakaua Park and the public is invited to participate. There will be lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, keiki activities, food, arts and crafts and more. www.downtownhilo.com

• The Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK) will hold its next Book Sale on Saturday, February 11th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on the lanai of the Kailua-Kona Library.To volunteer email: Booksales@folkhawaii.com.

• Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with an Open House at Hawaii College of Oriental Medicine featuring tours, free acupuncture, teas from its herbal pharmacy, Chinese horoscopes. It’s from 10 am to 2 pm in the Nani Loa Resort, 5^th Floor. 982-2790

Tuesday, February 14

Music

• The Casablanca Jazz Quartet performs at Thirteen Palms in the Keauhou Shopping Center from 6 to 9 pm.  324-1555. http://sites.google.com/site/CasablancaHawaii/

Dance

• Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance debuted at the 75th anniversary season of the world renowned American dance festival "Jacob's Pillow."  The dancers have performed on Broadway, been in Feature Films and have been on hit TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance." Showtime in the Kahilu Theatre is 7 pm. 885-6868

Thursday, February 16

HPR EVENT

• Hawaii Public Radio proudly presents the Karrin Allyson Jazz Duo featuring vocalist/pianist Karrin Allyson and guitarist Rod Fleeman at the Fairmont Orchid, on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island. The Concord recording artist enjoys an established following amongst jazz enthusiasts here in the islands. Her latest album, “‘Round Midnight,” is nominated for a Grammy for the Best Jazz Vocal Album of 2011.  Tickets are available exclusively by calling the station during business hours at (808) 955-8821.

Music

•  Join the faculty of the 10th Annual Waimea `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute for an old fashioned “Kanikapila” back porch jam at 7 pm. Free.

Friday, February 17

Music

• The 10th Annual Waimea `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute features Led Kaapana, Mike Ka`awa, Jeff Peterson, Nathan Aweau and others taking the stage of the Kahilu Theatre at 8 pm. 885-6868

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today. Today’s film is “The Karate Kid.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313 

Event

• The UH Hilo presents International Nights 2012 tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 pm in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. This annual show features performances from many cultures including Hawai'i, Samoa, the Philippines, Micronesia, Korea, New Zealand and Palau. Tonight's show also includes a special performance by a visiting group from Indonesia performing excerpts from the Randai play “The Genteel Sabai,” featuring dance, music, songs and martial arts. 974-7313.

Saturday, February 18

Music

• The Kahilu Theatre hosts a Talk Story on the history of the Hawaiian music scene at 2 pm. Free.

• The 10th Annual Waimea `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute features the John Jorgenson Quintet headlining this evening’s show of gypsy jazz. Jorgenson audiences are amazed by John’s dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul. Showtime is 8 pm in the Kahilu Theatre.   885-6868 

Event

• The UH Hilo presents International Nights 2012 tonight at 7:30 pm in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. This annual show features performances from many cultures including Hawai'i, Samoa, the Philippines, Micronesia, Korea, New Zealand and Palau. 974-7313.

Sunday, February 19

Music

• The 10th Annual Waimea `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute comes to a close with the concert "Na Mele O Hawaii" at 1 pm in the Kahilu Theatre. Free.

• The New York string quartet ETHEL and guitarist Jeff Peterson perform a special night of music for the next generation at 7 pm in the Kahilu Theatre. 885-6868

Monday, February 20

Music

• Nearly 100 talented young musicians take the stage when the Hawaii Youth Symphony perform at Kahilu Theatre. Maestro Henry Miyamura conducts the Youth Symphony I, one of the finest youth symphonies in the country. Showtime is 7 pm in the Kahilu Theatre and admission is FREE.

Friday, February 24

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today. Today’s film is “Empire of the Sun.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313  

Saturday, February 25

Dance

• The Trey McIntyre Project stages the dance concert “Ma Maison.” McIntyre has created more than 80 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and the New York City Ballet. The nine dancers that comprise this troupe blend street styles and ballet athleticism. Showtime is 8 pm in the Kahilu Theatre. 885-6868

Friday, March 2

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today. Today’s film is “Legend of the Drunken Master.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313  

Friday, March 9

Films

• The “Asians in American Films” series screens important American films and discusses how the portrayal of Asians, particularly Japanese and Chinese, has changed from the 1930s to today. Today’s film is “Memories of a Geisha.” Showtime is 1 pm in the lower level auditorium at the Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Pl, Hilo.  (Please park on the street.) 933-9313  

Art Exhibits

• TODAY THROUGH MARCH 15: Merriman’s Restaurant in Waimea displays paintings by artist Mary Spears . mary@maryspears.com

• TODAY THROUGH MARCH 31: The Lyman Museum’s special exhibit Hawaii’s Volcanoes: 1880s to Present, is on display in Hilo.  This exhibit offers the chance to view rarely exhibited historic paintings, photographs, film, curiosities and oddities from the Museum’s collections in celebration of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's 100th Anniversary.  For further information please visit www.lymanmuseum.org. 

• ONGOING: A NOAA exhibit commemorating the rich maritime heritage of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is on display at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo. "Lost on a Reef" focuses on shipwreck sites discovered over the past decade which represent the last 200 years of maritime history in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 4 pm, excluding Federal Holidays. 933-8195.

Deadlines 

•  FEBRUARY 10: Applications for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council’s Summer Study Tour are now available at: www.paachawaii.org/?page_id=108.  Fifteen of Hawaii’s public or charter high school students in grades 9 – 12 will travel to Japan in June 2012 on full scholarships, funded by a generous grant from the Freeman Foundation.  An additional seven spots which are not covered by scholarships will be available to private or public Hawaii high school students.  Applications must be postmarked by February 10.  For more information contact Natasha Schultz at 944-7759 or hs@paachawaii.org.

Open-Ended Classes

• Aloha Performing Arts Company offers classes in performing arts education.  All instruction will take place at the APAC Loft in Kainaliu, on the second floor of the building containing Creative Costumes, directly across the street from Paradise Found. Call 322-9924 for more information.

• Donkey Mill Art Center offers a variety of art classes and lectures.  The art center is part of the Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture and is located at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa.  To learn more visit donkeymillartcenter.org or call 322-3362.

• The East Hawaii Cultural Center offers a number of classes and events. Dates and times are subject to change. Please call to confirm. Call 961-5711 or visit ehcc.org for information. 

Ongoing Weekly Events 

• WEEKLY: The Hilo Hep Cats present Swing dance classes with occasional workshops and social dance opportunities. For times and locations email hilohepcats@gmail.com. 

• BY APPOINTMENT: Kona Historical Society offers the Historic Walking Tour. The tour begins at Kailua Pier and the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel and ends at Hulihe‘e Palace. Call 326-9092 for reservations one week in advance of the tour. 

MONDAY

• The Kona Brass Quintet rehearses every Monday and welcomes new professional-level brass musicians.  Contact Sue Garrod at 329-1705 or susangarrod@yahoo.com for information. (2/11/10)

• The Volcano Art Center offers free, hour-long tours in Volcano Village. Knowledgeable forest guides lead people along the easy, half-mile loop trail at Niaulani. The tour starts just one mile from the entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, meeting at 9:30 am at the Center’s Niaulani Campus. For more information call 967-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.  

TUESDAY

• Life Drawing Open Studio with Bob Weiss.  No registration is required, but participants are required to bring their own art supplies.  The session runs from 6 to 9 pm in Hilo’s East Hawaii Cultural Center.  961-5711. (2/11/10)

• The Pahoa Museum (15-2931 Pahoa Road) presents a Freedom Jazz Dance at 7 pm. 430-1573 (6/03/09) 

• TUESDAY / THURSDAY: Kona Stories in the Mango Court offers a Keiki Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am. Admission is free, call 324-0350. (2/11/10) 

• EVERY FIRST TUESDAY: The Mind, Body and Spirit Group meets at 3 pm in Kona Stories to discuss spiritual books or films. Call 324-0350. (2/11/10) 

• EVERY SECOND TUESDAY: The West Hawai'i Astronomy Club (WHAC) meets to promote the hobby of astronomy. Meetings are in Waimea at either Canada France Hawaii or Keck Observatory. Learn more at whacastro.com.

• EVERY SECOND TUESDAY: The Second Tuesday Book Club reads fiction (with the occasional biography thrown in) at Kona Stories at 6:30 pm. For more information call 324-0350.
  

• EVERY THIRD TUESDAY: The book club meeting at Kailua-Kona Library includes lively discussion and light refreshments at 11 am.

• EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY: "Just The Facts" is a non-fiction Book Club that meets at 6:30 pm in Kona Stories. Call 324-0350. 

WEDNESDAY

• "Hawai`iana Live" is a 45-minute cultural program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It starts at 11 am and features live hula, the historic pipe organ played by Bob Alder, short films, commentary and a segment with audience participation and interaction. hilopalace.com.

• Amy Greenwell Garden’s Ho`okupu Plant Propogation Club invites kids ages 6 through 14 to learn about growing plants and gardening Hawaiian-style. The Club meets from 1:45 pm to 3:30 pm at the Amy Greenwell Garden. Call 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. 

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute, 3D production provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea.  Admission rates apply.

• Waimea Consort Rehearsals run from 6:15 to 8:45 pm. New singers are welcome to this a capella singing group that specializes in classical music from medieval early polyphony to contemporary compositions. For information call 885-2143. cfht.hawaii.edu.

• Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa offers a 9-week class entitled “Life Drawing Session” meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.  These 3-hour classes are open to all experience levels and medium.  For more information call 322-3362 or visit donkeymillartcenter.org. 

• EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY: Kona Stories Book Shop hosts the Whipper-Snapper-Popcorn-Club at 2 pm. Shop owner Joy reads and leads a lively discussion. It's free and open to all young at heart, but especially appropriate for 8 to 12 year olds. 324-0350. (1/06/10) 

THURSDAY

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea.

• Puna Art Gallery & Puna Java in Pahoa Village welcomes all ages and talents to a Community Open Mic and a Local Artist showing at 6 pm.

• The Kona Music Society's Youth Chorus is open to all singers from grades 3 through 12 and meets Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm at the Kealakehe Intermediate Chorus Room. For more information call 896-1967.

• Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa is offering a 4-week class entitled “Exploration in Oils” with Gerald Lucena that meets each Thursday at 5:30 pm.  The 4-hour classes are designed for beginners to intermediates and focus on a foundation of compositional arrangements, the use of bold color, and expressive brushwork. donkeymillartcenter.org or call 322-3362.

• The Pahoa Museum (15-2931 Pahoa Road) presents E Ti Doshun playing "modernly ancient music to groove to" at 7 pm. 430-1573 (6/3/09) 

• EVERY OTHER THURSDAY:  Kona Stories Book Shop in Kainaliu hosts a Writer’s Group. Local scribes meet to nurture literary creativity, community and individuality.  It’s free and starts at 1 pm.  324-0350 or konastories.com. 

FRIDAY

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. 
  

• Singer/songwriter Jim Major performs at the beach grill at the Mauna Lani Hotel from 6 to 8 pm.

• EVERY LAST FRIDAY: The Volcano Art Center hosts "Fireside Stories in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a monthly series of talk-story sessions about the history, culture and people of Hawaii. It starts at 7 pm in front of the fireplace in the Volcano House lobby. Reservations are not required, but dress warmly. 967-8222. (9/9/10) 

SATURDAY

• The Waimea Town Market at Parker School runs from 8 am to 2 pm and occasionally features entertainment from the HPA Handbell Choir and Waimea Consort.

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea.  

• EVERY FIRST SATURDAY: Pa`ani Ranch in Mountain View offers "First Saturday Lil' Wrangler Roundups," featuring a petting zoo, pony, wagon, and barrel train rides. There's also catch-and-release pond fishing for keiki. It runs from 9 am to noon. 968-7529. 

• EVERY SECOND SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER: Artist and author Francene Hart offers four "Sacred Geometry and Art" mini-workshops at Kona Stories 1 to 3 pm. Class-size limited. 324-0350. (9/7/10) 

•  EVERY THIRD SATURDAY: Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station presents a free monthly program of sharing the cultural aspects and uses of Mauna Kea.  961-2180 or ifa.hawaii.edu.

• `Imiloa Astronomy Center's monthly "Maunakea Skies" program features a tour of the Hawaiian night sky with astronomers from Maunakea observatories speaking about recent discoveries. 969-9703 or imiloahawaii.org.  

• EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY: The Floral Art Group meets at the East Hawaii Cultural Center Pavillion to discus color, structures and techniques in flower arranging.  Participants should bring vases and flora from their gardens.  It’s free and runs from 1 to 3 pm. 

SUNDAY

• ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. 

• EVERY SECOND SUNDAY: The East Hawai`i Cultural Center (141 Kalakaua Street) in Hilo offers performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, and performers. 935-9085. 

• The Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park hosts its "Sunday Walk in the Park" from 1 t 3 pm. Led by Nick Shema, the three-mile round-trip hike will start at the park's Kilauea Visitor Center.  Call 967-8648 to register. fhvnp.org.

• EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani campus hosts its Forest Work Day from 9 am to noon. Volunteers connect with nature and with each other while helping to restore the beauty and diversity of a native rain forest. No experience or tools are required. Light snacks and refreshments are provided and participants are asked to bring rain gear. Direct inquiries to 967-8222 or programs@volcanoartcenter.org. (9/9/10)