Sep 03 Wednesday
Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color. Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.
August 9 - September 4, 2025
Join us on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, 6-8pm for the Opening Reception. Meet & greet and photo viewing. Michael Caputo's photographs from work as a firefighter, developed & printed at the Hawaii Darkroom in Hilo.
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Designed for families with children ages 2-5, this program explores how play supports healthy development, builds strong family connections, and encourages positive communication. Parents and caregivers will learn about different types of play and how to create playful learning opportunities that supports their keiki's development at home.
The workshop includes time for reflection, sharing with other families, and hands-on play activities to enjoy together.
Check in begins at 9:45am
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am - starting on January 3rd, 2025. Reservations are recommended. Call (808) 768-7135.
Here are some additional details:
Public Tours of Foster Botanical Garden resume in January 2025!
Volunteer docents will conduct tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Docents just completed a six-week training and are eager to engage the public meaningfully.
On these tours, docents will provide an overview and some details of some of the gardenʻs seven sections. No two tours are the same—different docents bring different background knowledge and life experiences. All are passionate about plants.
Please call (808) 768-7135 to reserve your spot.
Tours are limited to about 20 people and are included in the price of admission ($5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children).
For school or other organized groups, please call the number above to discuss differentiated tour options.
Foster Botanical Garden has a rich history and a world-renowned collection. Here are some quick facts:-14 acre historic garden opened to the public in 1930- Dedicated to the “people of Hawai’i” by Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster - Portions once owned by Queen Kalama - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places- Oldest of the five gardens and the headquarters of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens- Home to 21 “Exceptional Trees” protected by City Ordinance
Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.
"Smother" is a hilarious play about Marcia, a bossy but well-intentioned mother, who cooks up increasingly outlandish schemes to control her daughter, Julia's, love life. Unfortunately, Julia has a track record of hooking up with loser boyfriends, and Marcia vows to change that. Ultimately, Marcia learns by seeking professional help, and through the efforts of those who love her, how to let go.....maybe.
Sep 04 Thursday
Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.
PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color.
Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.