TODAY, Dec. 22
‘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
FRIDAY, Dec. 28
ALOHA FRIDAYS
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 11 a.m. December 28
Details: Ongoing every Friday, a free hands-on demonstration lesson in a cultural craft. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967- 8222 for more information.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
COMING
SKIN & SKY ART SHOW
Where: Wailoa Center, Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Jan. 4
Details: Opening night for Skin & Sky, a group exhibition of paintings, ceramics and sculpture by Eide Hansamut, David Hubbard, Tim Johnson, Shelby Smith, Esther Szegedy and Robert Weiss. On display at Wailoa Arts & Cultural Center through Jan. 24.
Contact: Codie King, 933-0416
‘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
‘SILVER MAGIC’ BY BOONE MORRISON
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 12
Details: Opening reception for exhibit of landscape photographs featuring moments captured in silver which defy intellectual understanding. Gallery open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free, but National Park Service entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
HINA SOUTH KONA COMMUNITY MEETING
Where: SKEA, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy.
When: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24
Details: Learn about volcano Art Center’s HINA Project, partially funded by the County of Hawaii. This project aims to encourage and support a greater awareness of Hawaii Island artists and their economic impact via new Hawaii Island Network of Artists.
Contact: Tanya Aynessazian, 967-8222, director@volcanoartcenter.org
ONGOING
IGA OF THE MIND BY CLAYTON AMEMIYA
Where: idspace, Hilo
When: Through Jan. 19
Details: Traditional wood-fired Japanese pottery by Hilo artist Clayton Amemiya. Gallery is above Reuben’s, through Stairway to Art.
Contact: Stephen Freedman, 966-8943, idspace@hiartmagazine.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
