Public Programs Schedule November – December 2007
The following public programs and special events are scheduled for galleries and public spaces at the Bishop Museum and Hawaii Maritime Center in Honolulu, and Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens in Captain Cook, Hawaii from November through December 2007. More detailed information will be available at www.bishopmuseum.org or in Ka’Elele, the journal of Bishop Museum. Visit the press room online for more information. This information is subject to change.
Ongoing Daily Programs at Bishop Museum
(Ongoing Daily Programs at Bishop Museum are FREE with Admission)
10:00 a.m.
Na Mea Makamae Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kāhili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25minutes
Listen to the story of the creation of the Museum and learn more about the treasures of the Hawaiian people.
10:30 a.m.
Pauahi: A Legacy for Hawai`i Tour
2 nd Floor Castle Memorial Building Gallery 25 minutes
Join us for an in-depth tour of the collections of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and treasures from other ali‘i that have been entrusted to Bishop Museum.
11:00 a.m.
Music & Dance of Hawaii (Live Music & Hula)
Front Gallery Lawn 25 minutes
See, hear, and learn more about one of Hawai‘i’s most treasured art forms, the hula, through colorful presentations.
11:30 a.m.
Plants of Paradise Garden Tour
Please meet at the entrance of the Hawaiian Hall 25 minutes
Learn more about the beautiful plants of Hawai‘i with a guided tour of the
Bishop Museum gardens.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show (no late seating)
J. Watumull Planetarium 25 minutes
Discover the skies and stories of our Hawaiian skies and learn about current events in space.
12:00 noon
Meet me at the Hot Spot – Lava Melting Demo
Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center – Hot Spot Theatre 20 minutes
An exciting lava melting demonstration, learn more about volcanoes and see rock and cinder melted to create lava.
Too Hot to Handle – Science on a Sphere
J. Watumull Planetarium Lobby, 20 minutes
What will the earth look like in 2100? Come explore the effects of global warming on the Science the Sphere exhibit.
12:30 p.m.
Na Mea Makamae Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kāhili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
1:00 p.m.
Ola Na Moolelo – “Living Stories” Storytelling program
2 nd floor Castle Memorial Building – Demo area 25 minutes
Hawaii’s stories come alive through a multi sensory presentation. Hear the story of Bernice Pauahi Bishop and Charles Reed Bishop, celebrate her life, their remarkable love story, and his founding of Bishop Museum in her honor.
1:30 p.m.
Explorers of Mauna Kea Planetarium Show (no late seating)
J. Watumull Planetarium 25 minutes
Find out why astronomers consider Mauna Kea, on the Big Island of Hawai`i to be one of the best research sites and learn how they explore the universe.
2:00 p.m.
Music & Dance of Hawaii (Live Music & Hula)
Front Gallery Lawn 25 minutes
2:30 p.m.
Meet me at the Hot Spot – Lava Melting Demo
Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center – Hot Spot Theatre 20 minutes
Solar Viewing – Observatory (near the Paeaina Café)
Come to the Museum’s on-campus observatory to view the sun in a special solar telescope; depending on the level of solar activity, you might be able to spot a sun spot. (This is “live” solar viewing so we can’t promise solar views when clouds are in the way.)
3:00 p.m.
Pauahi: A Legacy for Hawaii - Tour
2 nd Floor Castle Memorial Building Gallery 25 minutes
Join us for an in depth tour of the collections of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and treasures from other ali‘i that survived because of the founding of Bishop Museum.
3:30 p.m.
Explorers of Polynesia Planetarium Show (no late seating)
J. Watumull Planetarium 45 minutes
Learn how the Polynesians navigated through the Pacific thousands of years ago using their knowledge of the night sky and nature.
4:15 p.m.
The Science of Paradise – Science on a Sphere
J. Watumull Planetarium Lobby, 20 minutes
This live demonstration uses Science on Sphere to explore Hawai‘i’s wonderful climate--from our tropical location to the cooling effect of the trade winds.
Special Events, Workshops, Lectures, Fieldtrips
NOVEMBER 2007
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN ARBOR DAY PLANT GIVEAWAY
November 3; 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.;
Free
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical
Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Free tree and plant giveaway! Sponsored by Ka Ulu Nani we give away three hundred native plants for home landscaping, many of which are rare and endangered. Each individual is limited to two trees and there will be many different species to select from such as ohia or the State flower, the mao hau hele. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
THE HAWAI‘I HEALING GARDEN AT AMY GREENWELL GARDEN
November 3; 9.m. to 3 p.m.; Free
Amy
Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain
Cook, HI
The Hawaii Health Guide presents a celebration of multi-cultural medicinal and nutritional plants of Hawaii. Polynesian, Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, cultural practitioners and ethnobotanists, will share their knowledge of Hawaii’s rich botanical treasures. The event features lectures, tours, workshops, adults and children’s programs, a Healing Arts Fair, and cultural entertainment. For more information call (808) 638-0888, or visit www.hawaiihealthguide.com. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
BISHOP MUSEUM RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
Rod Salm, The Nature Conservancy
Field Station
November
8; 4 to 5 p.m.; Free
Bishop
Museum, Pākī I
Meeting Room; Free Parking
Rod Salm will discuss marine protected areas in the Asia Pacific Region.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR
November 10; 10 a.m. – to 11:30;
Free Event
Amy Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Take an in depth look as the archeological remains of the Kona Field System in this month’s open house tour. The Kona Field System is possibly the greatest historical achievement of the Hawaiians, and the least known. Sixty square miles of land for Milolii to Kona was altered and cultivated to feed the population of West Hawaii, a size that rivals the great agricultural plots of the Mayans. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN LAUHALA WEAVING WORKSHOP
November 10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $15; Members Free
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Learn the art of Lauhala weaving from local weaving masters Jim Skibby, Lehua Domingo, and Shirley Kauhaihao. Participants will learn how to make Christmas ornaments and decorations for the holiday season. For registration or more information call (808) 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
DECEMBER 2007
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR
December 8; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free Event
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
The Mallow Family is the theme for this month’s open house tour. Malvaceae is a large and diverse family that includes the hibiscus. You will be surprised at the variety of plants that will display the recognizable hibiscus flower. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
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