TODAY, March 9
WOODTURNERS EXHIBIT
Where: Wailoa Arts and Cultural Center, 200 Piopio St., Hilo
When: 8:30 a.m. March 9
Details: Big Island Woodturners exhibit is free to the public and open Monday – Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through March 23. Woodturning demonstrations on Saturdays, March 9 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.bigislandwoodturners. org for more information.
Contact: Doug Keown, 982- 5173, dkeown1@aol.com
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
COMING
OHANA LEHUA BONSAI CLUB
Where: Hilo Public Library, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. March 16
Details: A “beautiful display of the most amazing ever-changing bonsai, with vibrant colors, flowers, berries and phenomenal leaves. Simply breathtaking.” Workshop and demonstration throughout the day.
Contact: Yoshi and Sandy Ota, 959-5626, jaymielee337@ hotmail.com
MEET PHOTOGRAPHER IAN LINDSEY
Where: Barela Gallery at The Shops at Mauna Lani
When: 6:30 p.m. March 21
Details: Meet Big Island fine art photographer Ian Lindsey, who travels the world with his camera.
Contact: Phoebe Barela, 885- 5111, barelaartgallery@gmail.com
VOLCANO POTTERY SALE
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 3 p.m. June 14
Details: Join 12 Big Island potters and ceramicists for annual show and sale. Meet the artists and to view their unique pottery styles; functional pottery and ceramic sculpture will be featured. Also at 9 a.m. June 15.
Contact: Ron Hanatani, 985- 8530, ron@ryhpottery.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 awarded in three categories: Masters, Enthusiasts and Beginners. Visit hawaiiphotoexpo.com.
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, 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: More than 100 artisans, crafters, food vendors from throughout Hawaii and the Pacific. Prizes, performances, demos; www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com.
Contact: 981-0518, hawaiiartsandcrafts@yahoo.com
HINA-NORTH HILO DISTRICT ARTISTS
Where: Laupahoehoe Library
When: 5:30 p.m. April 4
Details: Learn about Volcano Art Center Hawaii Island Network of Artists project.
Contact: Tanya Aynessazian, 967-8222, director@volcanoartcenter.org
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.
