October 30 , 2006
BISHOP MUSEUM 'S SHOP PACIFICA LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH UNIQUE GIFTS FROM HAWAI`I NEI
**A jolly good sale for holiday gift giving**
HONOLULU - Bishop Museum 's Shop Pacifica decks the halls for one-stop shopping during the holiday season. From handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts and award-winning books to gourmet foods and Bishop Museum memberships, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list - with discounts to boot!
For the Artist
Holiday shoppers have a wide array of hand-crafted gifts to choose from, including pieces from well-known island artists such as:
o Tutuvi, famous for her bold Hawaiian block prints;
o Janet Holaday, whose original tropical kitchen towels and tablecloths will make any holiday table sparkle in true Hawaiian style fashion;
o Copper welding artist Frank Andrews will have a special selection of his Hawaiian Petroglyph sculptures on hand; and
o Popular hand-dyed Gathering Bag by Monkey Business of Maui, a fashion must for someone special on your holiday list.
All of these spectacular items, and much, much more are now available at Shop Pacifica.
For The Book Lover
Books make great gifts during the holidays and Shop Pacifica offers a wide selection of award-winning Bishop Museum Press books to choose from, including:
o Akua Hawai'i : Hawaiian Gods & Their Stories - awarded the "Best Children's Book on Hawaiian Culture" and "Overall Best in Illustration" by the Hawai‘i Book Publisher's Association
o The unforgettable, Pua Polu, awarded an honorable mention for "Best Children's Illustrative or Photographic Book."
o Lono and the Magical Land Beneath the Sea is a beautifully illustrated storybook that explores traditional Hawaiian food plants and the Makahiki season.
o Collectors on your shopping list can take a nostalgic look back at Hawai'i 's most famous sport of surfing in Surfing: Historic Images from Bishop Museum Archives.
o There's also LUA: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior Collector's Edition book, offered in a limited slipcase edition. Pre-order your copy today by calling 848-4158 and it will arrive in late November, just in time to be gift-wrapped for that special person.
For The Foodie
Those tasty holiday treats will definitely be sweeter when you shop for authentic, local delights for the gourmet cook on your list. Shop Pacifica will feature rare Hawaiian organic white honey, a wide selection of jams, including Poha Berry Jam, Lychee Moon Butter Spread, Liliko'i Gold Butter Spread, and more taste-tempting delights to make your holiday feasts filled with local island freshness and flavor.
For The Bargain Hunter in All Shoppers
Everyone loves a bargain and Shop Pacifica's "holiday sale" kicks off on November 24 through November 26 and will offer shoppers a 30 percent discount on all Bishop Museum logo items. Stocking stuffers couldn't be easier to find when choosing items such as Polo shirts, key chains, coffee mugs, and sculptured notebooks. But remember to shop early, as supplies won't last at these prices. And don't forget to indulge yourself in the popular "12 Days Before Christmas" shopping spree, with a 25 percent discount on selected items offered each day, leading up to Christmas.
For Everyone
Give the gift that keeps on giving all year long with a Bishop Museum annual membership. Your friends and family will thank you time and again for the cultural experience they encounter each time they visit the Museum. Membership provides free admission not only to Bishop Museum , but also to Hawai‘i Maritime Center and Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden.
Members are also entitled to special sneak previews of exhibits, free or discounted admission to special events such as Moonlight Mele on the Lawn Concert Series, discounts at Shop Pacifica and other restaurants and retailers around town. Included is a subscription to the beautiful Museum's quarterly newsletter, Ka'Elele. Memberships make a special gift that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Bishop Museum memberships fit every budget and begin at $35 to $60.
With nearly 400,000 visitors each year, Bishop Museum serves as one of Hawai'i 's top destinations, providing hands-on educational experiences to help residents and visitors appreciate and embrace Hawai'i 's rich culture. By combining education, history and culture, the Museum strives to fulfill its mission set with its founding in 1889, "to study, preserve and tell the stories of the cultures and natural history of Hawai'i and the Pacific."
Located at 1525 Bernice Street , the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years, plus special rates for kama'aina, seniors and military; children under 4 years and Bishop Museum Members are free. For information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.
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