TODAY, Dec. 8
MAKE A STAR LANTERN AT PAROL WORKSHOP
Where: Lyman Museum, Hilo
When: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Lito Asuncion teaches how to make this Filipino Christmas lantern shaped like a star, representing the Star of Bethlehem. Members $10, nonmembers $15; materials included. Call to register.
Contact: Christine Vana, 935- 5021, cvana@lymanmuseum.org
COMING
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR OF HILO DEC. 15
Where: Lyman Museum, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15
Details: Judith Kirkendall and Leslie Lang lead driving tour of “Domestic Structures of East Hawaii.” See and go inside culturally significant homes and inns. Tour includes lunch, water, a supplemental handout and transportation. $50 members; $65 nonmembers. Call to register; www.lymanmuseum.org.
Contact: Barbara Moir, 935- 5021, bmoir@lymanmuseum.org
LYMAN PRESENTS ‘A MAKAHIKI CAROL’
Where: Lyman Museum, Hilo
When: 1-2 p.m. Dec. 15
Details: Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah bring the Hawaiian Makahiki (four months marking the transition from harvest to planting), and the Christmas season to life in story, hula, chant, song, and games. Free admission; numbered tickets must be picked up by Dec. 14; www.lymanmuseum.org.
Contact: Barbara Moir, 935- 5021, bmoir@lymanmuseum.org
‘WHAT TO KNIT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING’
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Dec. 22
Details: Nikki Van De Car presents her new book full of charming knitted fashions and accessories for baby. The booties, bibs, toys, blankets, and clothing are one-of-a-kind items to welcome a special new life. It all began with her blog that followed her life with baby.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
‘RHINOS AND CORSETS’ HEADED FOR HILO
Where: East Hawaii CC
When: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4
Details: Opening night for Restraint and Revolution, an exhibit of paintings by Adare, and Rhinotopia, surreal rhinoceros paintings by Sarah Soward. On display until Jan 24. Visit roseadare.com, sarahsoward.com.
Contact: 961-5711, arts@ehcc.org
ONGOING
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
PLANTATION LIFE ON HAWAII ISLAND
Where: Heritage Center, Honokaa
When: Through January
Details: Photos by John and Anne Bowen taken in the 1970s. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact: Momi Naughton, 775- 8890, enaughto@hawaii.edu
SASANA: THE BURMA PORTFOLIO
Where: Lyman Museum, Hilo
When: Through Jan. 12
Details: Journey deep into Burma and experience a Buddhist culture rich in tradition and history. Sasana (acts of kindness) is a collection of large-format black and white photographs taken between 2006 and 2011 by Dr. Steven Garon, a volunteer with Aloha Medical Mission.
Contact: 935-5021, info@ lymanmuseum.org
