TODAY, Nov. 17
‘BRAZIL’ BY BELSKY ON PEACE CORPS MEMORIES
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 17
Details: Meet Hilo artist and writer Tomas Belsky, who shares his escapades as a Peace Corps volunteer during the 1960s in his colorful memoir, “Brazil.”
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
‘ANCESTRY OF EXPERIENCE’
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 3 p.m. Nov. 17
Details: Meet Leilani Holmes, author of “Ancestry of Experience: A Journey Into Hawaiian Ways of Knowing.”
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
HAWAII NEI ART EXHIBIT TALK-STORY
Where: Wailoa A&C Center
When: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17
Details: Caren Lobel-Fried will give a tour of the exhibition celebrating native species. Hear from a block printmaker whose art is inspired by the natural world of Hawaii and the legends told by those who settled here long ago. Explore the intersection of art and nature. Exhibit open today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Emily, 430-1994, emily.imipono@gmail.com
13TH VAC INVITATIONAL WREATH EXHIBIT
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Details: 13th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit features works in various media, techniques from whimsical to traditional. Park entrance fee.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 8222, 967-7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
VAC CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 9 a.m-5 p.m. Nov. 17-18
Details: Art demos, print and book signings by gallery artists, handcrafted decorations and gifts. Saturday, Kathy Long, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, Dietrich Varez, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Park entrance fee.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 8222, 967-7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
FRIDAY, Nov. 23
VOLCANO ART STUDIO TOUR & SALE
Where: Volcano Village
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23-25
Details: Volcano Village Artists Hui hosts annual tour. Meet artists, view artwork. Maps to studios will be at businesses in Volcano and at www.VolcanoVillageArtistsHui.com.
Contact: Emily Herb, 987- 3472, eherb@hawaii.rr.com
VOLCANO OPEN STUDIO
Where: Sarsfield Atelier, 19-4034-A Kilauea Road
When: 10 a.m. Nov. 23-24
Details: Sculpture, paintings.
Contact: 985-99341, psarsfield@hotmail.com
CAREN LOEBEL-FRIED
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23
Details: Woodblock print artist Caren Loebel-Fried signs books and prints and demonstrates her process. Free.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565
COMING
ARTISTS’ CALL FROM E.H. CULTURAL CENTER
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 9 a.m. Nov. 30
Details: East Hawaii Cultural Center members invited to enter juried exhibit. Intake Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon. New members welcomed; all artwork must have been created in the last five years. All work must be for sale and ready for installation with wire for hanging and display bases and/or mounts. Giclee reproductions not acceptable. Enter up to three; fee is $15 per piece.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
