TODAY, March 2
25TH YOUNG AT ART
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 10 a.m. March 2
Details: Annual Young at Art contest awards.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
LA’A KA PA-KAPALA, SACRED THE RHYTHMS AND PATTERNS
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2-April 14
Details: A collaborative exhibit by Natalie Mahina Jensen and Lucia Tarallo, featuring acrylic paintings depicting the Hawaii Maoli’s penchant for sacred geometry. The paintings serve to illustrate the newly interpreted nature chant kumulipo titled “Kane Keia! Wahine Kela! (Male This! Female That!)” Opening reception March 2 at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public, although park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
WOODTURNERS EXHIBIT
Where: Wailoa Arts and Cultural Center, 200 Piopio St., Hilo
When: March 2
Details: 15th annual Big Island Woodturners Club exhibit is open. Saturday demonstrations March 2, 9, 16. Call for times and details. Free and open to the public.
Contact: Codie M. King, 933- 0416, wailoa@yahoo.com
COMING
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery hula platform, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. March 9
Details: Kahiko performance by Halau Hula Manaolana ‘O Kohala, Hula Halau Pi‘o O Ke Anuenue of Ashland, Ore., and Halau Hula Keao ‘O Kala of Pahoa honoring the late kumu hula Raylene Kawaia‘ea.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
BOOK SIGNING, READING
Where: Big Island BookBuyers, 14 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 2 p.m. March 9
Details: Keahi Felix: “A Quiet Woman,” a book of poems.
Contact: 315-5335, marya@ bigislandbookbuyers.com
HAWAII PHOTO EXPO ENTRIES SOUGHT
Where: Wailoa Art Center
When: 9 a.m. March 22
Details: The Hawaii Photo Expo is now accepting digital entries for the 14th annual competition and exhibit to be presented at Wailoa Center in June. Entries must be received by March 22 to be considered by our juror. Prizes are awarded in three categories: Masters, Enthusiasts and Beginners. Visit hawaiiphotoexpo. com for full information.
Contact: Andrew Bisset, 345- 0280, andrewbisset@hawaii. rr.com
‘THE UNTOLD STORY’
Where: Hawaii Japanese Center, 751 Kanoelehua Ave., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 23
Details: Movie premiere of the “JCCH Untold story: The Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii” by Pahoa native Ryan Kawamoto. Tickets $8 at KTA Puainako and Keawe stores and at Book Gallery.
Contact: Denise Tagomori Park, 945-7633, park@jcch.com
CELEBRATE MERRIE MONARCH IN VOLCANO
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 9 a.m. April 3
Details: Free events highlighting hula and cultural arts; park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
JELENA CLAY DEMO
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 3
Details: Artist demonstrates various design and decorating techniques on ipu, or gourd. Free; park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
LOEBEL-FRIED AT VAC
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4
Details: Print and book signing by Caren Loebel-Fried, the artist who illustrates the legends and myths of Hawaii. Free; park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
20TH HAWAII ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL
Where: Sangha Hall, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 4-6
Details: The three-day event showcases more than 100 artisans, crafters and food vendors from the Big Island, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kauai and the Pacific Nations. Hourly prizes, performances, demos; www. hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival. com.
Contact: 981-0518, hawaiiartsandcrafts@yahoo.com
HILO FIRST FRIDAYS NIGHT MARKET
Where: Mamo Street and 130 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 5 p.m. April 5
Details: Monthly market brings art and music to streets of Hilo. Kilauea Avenue closed to traffic in front of One Gallery, Still Life Books and Hawaiian Force.
Contact: 936-5212, hilonightmarket@gmail.com
DIETRICH VAREZ AT VAC
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7
Details: Print and book signing by Dietrich Varez, creator of more than 250 Hawaiiana prints and books. Free; park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Emiily Catey, 967- 7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
