TODAY, May 19
Book Signing
Where: Hilo Bay Books, 831 Leilani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. May 19
Details: Nathan L. Yocum to sign copies of his novel, The Zona, read passages, hold pitch meetings for aspiring writers. Wine, pupus. Free.
Contact: Nathan, 990-4900, nathanyocum@gmail.com
COMING
ANNUAL WAIMEA BONYU KAI BONSAI CLUB
EXHIBITION
Where: Waimea Community Center, Rt. 19, next to Waimea Park
When: 9 a.m. May 26
Details: More than 50 bonsai will be showcased by the club, which has been holding meetings for more than 50 years. No admission fee. Come talk story and view the bonsai. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27
Contact: Waimea Bonyu Kai Bonsai Club, 333-2122, waimeabonsai@gmail.com
VAC Youth Art
Festival
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 26
Details: Free family event begins with Japanese taiko drumming performance and instruction. Children of all ages will get hands-on arts instruction in movement (hip hop, hula and qigong), a musical instrument, petting zoo and drawing and painting. 2 p.m. free concert by Brittni Paiva; 3:30 p.m. youth poetry open mic. Forest tour, 11 a.m.; scavenger hunt throughout. Get free tickets now.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
Hula Arts
at Kilauea
Where: Hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery
When: 10:30-11:20 a.m. May 26
Details: Hula kahiko informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen, Manu Josiah. Hands-on cultural demos, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at gallery.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
Transit of Venus
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. June 2
Details: Celebrate Hawaii’s legacy of exploration and innovation via talks and educational activities. On Tuesday, June 5, Transit Day, enjoy special planetarium programming, transit viewing, hands-on activities and NASA webcast of the transit from University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.
Contact: 969-9703, info@imiloahawaii.org
‘Meet Me at the Moon’
Where: East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo
When: 7:30 p.m. June 8-9
Details: Vocal concert featuring soprano Amy Horst, pianist Donald Boyd. Themes of love, longing, timeless beauty.
Contact: Tasha, 961-5711, info@ehcc.org
Volcano
Pottery Sale
Where: Volcano Art Center Hale Ho’omanu
When: 10 a.m. June 9-10
Details: Join 11 Big Island artists for annual sale of both functional pottery and ceramic sculpture.
Contact: Ron Hanatani, 985-8530, ron@ryhpottery.com; www.ryhpottery.com
ONGOING
Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival
Where: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo
When: 12 p.m. July 14
Details: Vendors wanted for East Hawaii Cultural Center’s Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival on July 14-15 from noon to 5 p.m. Stop by EHCC at 141 Kalakaua St. or email: admin@ehcc.org.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711
Broken Trust
Where: Lyman Museum, 276 Haili St., Hilo
When: 2 p.m. June 2
Details: Randall Roth will discuss his book, Broken Trust, in its historical, cultural and political contexts. In 1997, four elders in the Native Hawaiian community and UH law Professor Roth alleged Bishop Estate trust abuse by some of the state’s most powerful people. $3; Members free.
Contact: Lyman Museum, 935-5021, info@lymanmuseum.org
‘Pelagic Magic’ Film Screening
Where: Lyman Museum, 276 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. June 4
Details: Filmed entirely off the Kona coast by local underwater cameraman Matthew D’Avella, “Pelagic Magic” is about deepwater gelatinous animals and includes footage taken 30 feet below the ocean surface, in water more than a mile deep. $3; Members free.
Contact: Lyman Museum, 935-5021, info@lymanmuseum.org
‘Images’ Opening
Reception
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 5 p.m. June 8
Details: Meet the photographers and see the judges’ favorite photos from the recent “Images from the Edge” photo contest. Awards presentations, wine and refreshments.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967-7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
‘Images from the Edge’ Exhibit
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano
When: 9 a.m. June 9
Details: June 9-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. View “Images from the Edge‚“ award-winning contest photographs taken in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967-7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
