Banyan Drive Art Stroll schedule announced

Saturday’s Banyan Drive Art Stroll is the first in a series of events to celebrate the centennial of Lili‘uokalani Gardens.

From noon-6 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy free entertainment and view art exhibits at the Grand Naniloa Hotel, Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and Banyan Gallery. People’s Choice ballots can be cast at the Grand Naniloa until 6 p.m.

The schedule and a free map will be available at all venues along the stroll.

For more information, visit the Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens page on Facebook or contact K.T. Cannon-Eger at kteger@hawaii.rr.com or 895-8130.

Schedule

From noon-3 p.m., painters will be in Lili‘uokalani Gardens. In addition to en plein air, the following schedule of demonstrations will happen in the square roof pavilion near the red bridge:

• Noon, Valentina Montoya

• 12:45 p.m. William Wingert

• 1:30 p.m. Peter Heineman

• 2:15 p.m. F. Scott Cahill

Other events include:

• Noon-1 p.m. Performance by Christy Lassiter Trio (Christy Lassiter, J.J. Ahuna and Kyle Kaaa), plus hula at the Grand Naniloa. Copies of the CD “Le‘ale‘a” will be available for purchase.

• 2 p.m. Paradise Helicopters will award grand prize in the calendar contest at Banyan Gallery.

• 2-3 p.m. Puna Taiko will play at the old sumo area near the tea house.

• 3-4 p.m. Brandon Tengan will demonstrate gyotaku (fish printing) at Suisan Fish Market.

• 3-4 p.m. Puna Taiko will play outside Banyan Gallery, pupu will be served.

• 4 p.m. Ken Charon drawing demo at Grand Naniloa.

• 4-5 p.m., Desmon Haumea and Bambu will play at Hilo Hawaiian, pupu will be served. Copies of the CD “Des and Bambu — Maui Style” will be available for purchase.

• 5-6 p.m., Desmon Haumea and Bambu will play at Grand Naniloa, pupu will be served. Copies of the CD “Des and Bambu — Maui Style” will be available for purchase.