Daily, Through April 19, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Legends of the Hula, an exhibit of black-and-white and hand-colored block prints by award-winning artist and author Caren Loebel-Fried, is featured at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-7565. or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Mondays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
9:30 a.m.Niaulani Nature Walk - Free Forest Tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. Free; donations appreciated. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Seven Mondays, April 5 - May 24, 2010 (skip 5/3/10)
Beg: 5:15 - 6:15 p.mInter: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Pilates Matwork with UH-Hilo Dance Division head Celeste Anderson Staton, who is trained in authentic Pilates Matwork techniques and can modify the work to benefit any level of student. This 7-week class focuses on building core strength of the central body while lengthening muscle and instilling a sense of well being for the whole person. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. $65 (financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Thursday, April 8,2010
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Author-printmaker Caren Loebel-Fried is giving tours of her Legends of the Hula exhibit, demonstrating her block printing methods, and signing copies of the books she’s written and illustrated. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Friday, April 9,2010
11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Rod Cameron is signing copies of the Merrie Monarch poster which features his portrait of a hula kahiko dancer. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Saturday, April 10,2010
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Printmaker-painter Dietrich Varez is introducing his newest painting, “Pele’s Dream.” He also signs prints from his huge collection of affordable prints. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Native Species Art Hike-Kohala with Melora Purell, coordinator for the Kohala Watershed Partnership, and Jack Jeffrey, naturalists and wildlife photographer. This unique hike is for amateur and professional artists of all ages who plan to submit artwork for the juried show "Hawai‘i Nei 2010" held June 12 to July 26. The exhibit will feature artwork in any medium that highlights native flora and fauna (those not introduced by humans) found from ridge to reef. Bring water, lunch, and boots and be prepared for wet weather. Limited to 10 participants. Cosponsored by the Three Mountain Alliance and the Volcano Art Center. Free. To sign up, call the Volcano Art Center at (808) 967-8222.Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Saturday, April 17, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Growing Lei Plants with Tim Tunison, retired vegetation specialist for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Offered in celebration of Lei Day and VAC's upcoming Lei Day Festival on May 1, 2010. Learn how to propagate a number of native plants used for lei making in your home garden or landscaping. The workshop includes going into the field to see habitats of selected plants and a lecture/demonstration at Tunison's residential garden to learn more about growing pala’a, palapalai, ohi‘a, ki, maile, pai‘niu and more. $65 (financial aid available) includes cuttings and handout. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. - noonSaturday April 24, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Opening reception for The Artful Taste of Volcano, a group show of tableware and related treasures by Volcano artists. Meet the artists, plus enjoy after-hours shopping and pupus. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Free. Park entrance fees may apply. Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Daily, April 24 - June 1, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday, April 30, 2009
7:00 p.m.Fireside Stories in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about the history, culture, and people of Hawai’i in this series of informal talks sponsored by the Volcano Art Center in conjunction with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Lei Day eve talk on “Lei; Iconic Emblems of Hawai‘i and Aloha,” is presented by Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. Hear about some of the many styles of lei and how the skills to make them came to Hawai`i. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free. Park entrance fees may apply. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
MAY 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.First Annual May Day is Lei Day Festival. A family event celebrating “May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i” for all ages-residents and visitors alike. Join in the creative and cultural sharing of lei-making demonstrations, lei contest and display, hula and ‘ukulele performances, talk-story sessions, guided tours of the native forest and more. Lei contest is open to all ages, and cash prizes are awarded for outstanding entries. Lei entries become part of a silent auction fundraiser for VAC. Contest rules and criteria available on-line. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Free; donations appreciated. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
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