Public Programs Schedule May-June 2008
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 May through June 2008. 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.
Special Events, Workshops, Lectures, Fieldtrips, Films
MAY 2008
3rd MAOLI ARTS MONTH (MAMo)
May 1, 2008; 6-9 p.m; Free
MAMo Awards 2008 Ceremony and Gallery Reception
J. M. Long Gallery
Awards recipients including revered lauhala weaver Elizabeth Lee (Kona); painter Davie Parker (Oahu); sculptor Hanale Hopfe (Waianae); and painter and arts organizer Al Lagunero (Maui), will be honored in this public reception. The MAMo Award is a community-based effort to recognize Native Hawaiian visual artists who have devoted a lifetime to championing Native Hawaiian arts. Also related to the MAMo Awards is the Museum’s exhibition in the J.M. Long Gallery, which celebrates these artists through the presentation of artworks that attest to their lifetime achievements. The exhibition remains on view through September 7, 2008. Project Coordinator is Noelle Kahanu.
THE SKY TONIGHT
May 2, 2008; 8 p.m.; (No late seating); $4 General; $3 Children 3-12; Members Free
J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum, Reservations (808) 848-4168
Come experience our unique Hawaiian skies and learn about current events in space during The Sky Tonight, Bishop Museum’s popular planetarium program hosted by Barry Peckham. Offered the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m., the show begins promptly and there is no late seating. Please call (808) 848-4168 for reservations.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK IN CHINATOWN
Makawalu: The Watchful Ones
May 2, 2008, 5-9 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk/ARTS at Marks Garage
1159 Nu’uanu Avenue; Free
As part of MAMo, Bishop Museum is partnering with PAI Foundation and the ARTS at Marks Garage in the presentation of Makawalu: The Watchful Ones, a gallery exhibition featuring some of the leading Native Hawaiian contemporary artists of today. Experience art works by Native Hawaiian artists including Maile Andrade, Mark Chai, Rocky K. Jensen, Imaikalani Kalahele, Kapulani Landgraf, Meleanna Meyer, Abigail Romanchak, and Maikai Tubbs. This art exhibition remains on view at the ARTS at Marks Garage through May 31, 2008. Project Coordinator is Noelle Kahanu.
3rd ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTS MARKET and KEIKI ARTS FESTIVAL
May 3-4, 2008; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free with admission
Bishop Museum
Co-sponsored by Bishop Museum and PAI Foundation, the 3rd Annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market and Keiki Arts Festival will feature over 40 Native Hawaiian visual artists, from fine arts to contemporary craftwork. Highly collectible and of extraordinary quality, featured works will include featherwork, silk scarves, turned bowls, carved images, decorated gourds, weaponry, and weaving. Join us throughout the day for demonstrations, workshops, arts and crafts for the keiki, food, and outstanding entertainment. For the first time, the 3rd Annual Keiki Arts Festival will also be taking place at Bishop Museum. Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike enables children and their parents to create art and meet native Hawaiian artists and cultural practitioners. The event features hands-on art activities where children can create sand art, watercolors, lei making, kapa beating, weaving, feather work, storytelling, t-shirt screening, and much more. Project Coordinators are Bishop Museum’s Noelle Kahanu and PAI Foundation’s Vicky Holt Takamine.
NA HANA NOEAU – NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTISANS AT BISHOP MUSEUM
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 2008; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Free with admission
Native Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Demonstrations
Atrium Lobby – Hawaiian Hall Complex
Native Hawaiian artists and artisans will be on hand to demonstrate a variety of arts and crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in May and June, through June 29, 2008. These artisan demonstrations are funded by a grant program from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Among the featured artists are weavers, lei makers, painters, and wood carvers. This cultural demonstration activity is free with admission. Project Coordinator is Hiilani Shibata.
RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
Leaving the Big Fish: The Importance to Coral Reefs and the Fishery
With Dr. Charles Birkeland, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
May 8, 2008; 6 p.m. Free
Atherton Hālau; Free Parking
It is a part of Mainland fishing tradition to selectively take the larger fishes, leaving the smaller ones to grow. But the few larger individuals of a species often have a different role in the coral reef ecosystem than do the smaller individuals and this role can be important for the reef community. For some fish populations, the larger individuals have the reproductive potential of over 200 medium-sized individuals, and for some species, the older individuals produce more healthy and faster growing offspring. By selectively taking the larger individuals, some mainland fisheries have driven the evolution of certain species to smaller sizes. Dr. Birkeland will discuss how leaving the larger individuals may contribute to the maintenance of the coral reef ecosystem and to the stability of the fish population. Project Coordinator is Steve Coles.
HAWAI‘I MARITIME CENTER and POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY BENEFIT FISH FRY
May 9, 6-9 p.m.; $100 per person; Premium Tables at $5000 & $2500
Hawai‘i Maritime Center
Reservations Required: angela.britten@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4170
Navigator Nainoa Thompson will be the subject of a humorous roast at this benefit fish fry harbor side at the Hawai‘i Maritime Center. Also benefiting from this fundraiser is the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Auction items will include canoe rides aboard Hokole’a,; a signed navigational chart used by Thompson on a recent voyage; one-night stay at Wyland Waikiki; behind-the-scenes tours of Bishop Museum with Director Tim Johns; and other Hokule’a memorabilia. Entertainment will be provided by the Hokule’a crew and other surprise special guests. The Long Liners will provide fresh fish for the fryers.
Project Coordinator is Angela Britten.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR
May 10; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free Event
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
“Growing Hawaiian Foods” will be led by the garden educator Noa Lincoln. Come and learn about the different Hawaiian foods, the Hawaiian growing methods, and how to grow your own backyard garden today. Hawaiian agriculture represents one of the longest standing examples of sustainable agriculture, and there is much to be learned from their examples. This is a free event. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum 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 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4. Project Coordinator is Peter Van Dyke.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN AIR LAYER WORKSHOP
May 10; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $20; $5 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
"Cloning Plants with ‘Air Layer’ Technique" is a workshop instructed by horticultural master Sunao Kadooka, who can boast over 75 years of experience. The delicate ‘air layer’ procedure is a cloning technique that forces a plant branch to form roots while still attached to the tree. Participants will learn when and how to air layer fruit trees and other trees. Learn tips and techniques while getting hands-on experience. The cost of the class is $20, or $5 for members. 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 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. Project Coordinator is Peter Van Dyke
THE YEAR OF HULA FILM FESTIVAL
BIOGRAPHY HAWAII: MAIKI AIU LAKE
May 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum
$5 General Admission; Free for Bishop Museum Members
Reservations: courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4187
[60 minutes, Color, DVD, 2004]
Produced by Hawaii Public Television and the Center for Biographical Research, University of Hawaii-Manoa for its “Biography Hawaii” series, this film tells the life story of one of Hawa‘i’s most important kumu hula from the 1940s to the 1980s. Her lifelong mission was to perpetuate the study of ancient hula, which she learned from master teachers Iolani Luahine, Pua Haaheo, Alice Namakelua, Vickie Ii Rodrigues and Lokalia Montgomery. Mary Kawena Pukui was her mentor. Many graduates of Halau Hula o Maiki, including Robert Cazimero, Mapuana de Silva, John Lake, Leinaala Heine and Kahai Topolinski, have gone on to become well-known kumu hula in their own right. Credit: Producers: Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, Joy Chong Stannard, Craig Howes; Director: Joy Chong-Stannard. Guest Speakers: Craig Howes, Coline Aiu. Project Coordinator is Courtney Chow.
THE YEAR OF HULA – WORKSHOP
HULA RESEARCH IN BISHOP MUSEUM ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY
May 17, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Paki II Meeting Room/Bishop Museum Library and Archives; 2nd Floor, Paki Hall
General Admission $15; $10 Museum Members;
Reservations Required by May 1: courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4187
Interested in researching mele or hula? The Bishop Museum Library & Archives contain many unique resources that can be used to research songs, hula, cultural history, and items related to hula. First, join noted author, composer, and scholar Kīhei de Silva for an insightful discussion on his life-long collaboration with renowned Halau Mohala Ilima in researching mele used for hula. Then, participants can get an overview of the Bishop Museum Library & Archives; amazing collections, with an emphasis on hula resources: lyrics for oli and mele, moolelo images (both art and photos), moving images, and more. Led by Archives Collection Manager DeSoto Brown. Reservations are required as space is very limited. RSVP by May 1. Project Coordinator is Courtney Chow.
JUNE 2008
NA HANA NOEAU – NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTISANS AT BISHOP MUSEUM
June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2008; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Free with admission
Native Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Demonstrations
Atrium Lobby – Hawaiian Hall Complex
Native Hawaiian artists and artisans will be on hand to demonstrate a variety of arts and crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in June, through June 29, 2008. These artisan demonstrations are funded by a grant program from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Among the featured artists are weavers, lei makers, painters, and wood carvers. This cultural demonstration activity is free with admission. Project Coordinator is Hiilani Shibata.
THE SKY TONIGHT
June 6, 2008; 8 p.m.; (No late seating); $4 General; $3 Children 3-12; Members Free
J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum, Reservations (808) 848-4168
Come experience our unique Hawaiian skies and learn about current events in space during The Sky Tonight, Bishop Museum’s popular planetarium program hosted by Barry Peckham. Offered the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m., the show begins promptly and there is no late seating. Please call (808) 848-4168 for reservations.
THE YEAR OF HULA FILM FESTIVAL
AMERICAN ALOHA: HULA BEYOND HAWAII
June 10, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum
$5 General Admission; Free for Bishop Museum Members
Reservations: courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4187
[56 minutes, Color, DVD, 2003]
This film profiles three kumu hula living, working and perpetuating the hula in northern California. Sissy Kaio of Carson, Mark Hoomalu of Oakland and Patrick Makuakane of San Francisco talk about the challenges and rewards of teaching hula on the mainland and maintaining cultural pride and integrity. Although they come from different backgrounds and have moved to California for different reasons, they all share a deep and abiding love for the hula and the Hawaiian culture. This film was shown nationally on PBS, locally on Hawaii Public Television, and has won awards at numerous film festivals. Credit Info: Producer(s): Lehua Films; Director(s): Lisette Kaualena Flanary and Evann Siebens. Project Coordinator is Courtney Chow.
RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
Into the Twilight Zone: Exploring the Deep Coral Reefs
With Dr. Richard Pyle, Bishop Museum
June 12, 2008; 6 p.m. Free
Atherton Halau; Free Parking
Coral reef habitat extends from the surface of tropical seas down to a depth of approximately 500 feet (150 meters), but only the upper one-third of this habitat has been adequately explored. The remaining two-thirds of coral reef habitat, which lies at depths beyond what can be safely accessed with conventional scuba gear, remains almost completely unknown. Using advance, high-tech diving gear and special gas mixtures, a team of marine biologists has begun to investigate the deep coral reefs, and have discovered more than a hundred new species of fishes. Dr. Pyle will describe how a multi-institutional team of scientists in Hawai‘i—with funding from NOAA—are collaborating to document the deep coral reefs of Maui using state-of-the-art technologies. Project Coordinator is Steve Coles.
BANK OF HAWAII PRESENTS: MOONLIGHT MELE: John Cruz and the Girlahs
June 19, 2008;
ADVANCE TICKETS: $15 General Admission; $10 Bishop Museum Members, Military with ID, Bank of Hawaii Customers and Employees with ID; Children 4 and under free; Available at Bishop Museum or Hawai’i Maritime Center 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
TICKETS THE DAY OF, OR AT THE DOOR: $20 GENERAL; $10 Museum Members, Military with ID, Bank of Hawaii Customers and Employees with ID
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Bishop Museum members; 6 p.m. for general public
Concert begins at 7 p.m.
Great Lawn, Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum presents Moonlight Mele on the Great Lawn. The concert series is a staple of Honolulu’s summertime fun. Pack your low-height sand chairs or bring a blanket or a beach mat and enjoy Hawaiian music under the stars. Local eateries will provide a variety of food and beverages for purchase. (No coolers or outside food and beverages are allowed.) Only sand chairs under 12-inches high are allowed. Hand-held umbrellas or rain slickers are encouraged for the occasional mauka showers. Project Coordinator is Linda Chock.
BISHOP MUSEUM FAMILY SUNDAY – Whales: Wonders of the Ocean
June 22, 2007; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii
General Admission $15.95; Seniors 65+ $12.95; Children 4-12 $12.95; $3 admission for Hawaii residents and active/retired military and their families with ID; Bishop Museum members free
Great Lawn and exhibit buildings
Bishop Museum’s Family Sundays provide a day of fun on the Great Lawn with special reduced rates of only $3 per person for Hawaii residents and Active/Retired Military and their families with ID. Entertainment, games and activities for the children, and food booths are featured. Enjoy gallery tours and access to daily programs in the Planetarium, Science on a Sphere, and the Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center. Project Coordinator is Linda Chock.
Ongoing Daily Programs at Bishop Museum
10:00 a.m.
Na Mea Makamae Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kahili 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
2nd 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 Hawaii’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 Hawaii 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, Kahili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
1:00 p.m.
Ola Na Moolelo – “Living Stories” Storytelling program
2nd 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 Hawaii 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
An exciting lava melting demonstration, learn more about volcanoes and see rock and cinder melted to create lava
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
2nd 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 alii 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 Hawaii’s wonderful climate--from our tropical location to the cooling effect of the trade winds.
Japanese Language Tours
10:30 a.m. – Daily Guided Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kahili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
Listen to the story of the creation of the Museum and learn more about the treasures of the Hawaiian people.
11:30 a.m. – Daily Guided Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kahili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
Listen to the story of the creation of the Museum and learn more about the treasures of the Hawaiian people.
12 Noon – Hawaiian Crafts (Monday through Friday; Supply Fee)
Meet at the table in front of the Watumull Planetarium
Easy hand craft for all ages. Use ribbon to create your own phone strap or kukui nut choker for your memorable souvenir.
12:45 p.m. – Japanese Planetarium Show (Explorer)
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.
1:30 p.m. -- Meet Me at the Hot Spot - Lava Melting Demonstration in Science Adventure Center
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
2:30 p.m. – Daily Guided Tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kahili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
Listen to the story of the creation of the Museum and learn more about the treasures of the Hawaiian people.
3 p.m. – Hawaiian Crafts (Monday through Friday only; Supply Fee)
Meet at the table in front of the Watumull Planetarium
Easy hand craft for all ages. Use ribbon to create your own phone strap or kukui nut choker for your memorable souvenir.
3:30 p.m. – Daily Guided tour
Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kahili Room, & Joseph M. Long Gallery 25 minutes
Listen to the story of the creation of the Museum and learn more about the treasures of the Hawaiian people.
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