Public Programs Schedule
July-August 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 July through August 2008. More detailed information will be available at www.bishopmuseum.org or in KaElele, 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
JULY 2008
THE SKY TONIGHT
July 4, 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 8 p.m., the show begins promptly and there is no late seating. Please call (808) 848-4168 for reservations.
THE YEAR OF THE HULA FILM FESTIVAL
July 8, 2008; 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula
Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum
$5 General Admission; Free Bishop Museum Members
Reservations: courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4187
[60 minutes, Color, DVD, 2006]
This award winning film gives viewers a candid behind-the-scene look at Halau Na Kamalei, under the direction of noted kumu hula Robert Cazimero as they prepare to compete in the 2005 Merrie Monarch Festival. Cazimero talks about his evolution as a hula dancer and as a teacher, and his students share their experiences within the halau and their feelings about being men hula dancers. Credits: A co-presentation of Lehua Films, Independent Television Services and Pacific Islanders in Communications. Producer: Lehua Films; Directors: Lisette Kaualena Flanary
Project Coordinator is Courtney Chow.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR – Hawaiian Hardwoods
July 12; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free Event
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Learn the value of various native hardwoods from garden educator Noa Lincoln on the free tour of this month. Come smell the fragrant Sandalwood or see the beautiful curly Koa wood. For 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 Hawai‘i 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.
BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP AWARDS DINNER
Honoring Dee Jay Mailer and Pius Mau Piailug
July 12, 2008; 6-10 p.m.; $250 per person
Reservations: 848-4170 or email angela.britten@bishopmuseum.org
Great Lawn, Bishop Museum
Nearly 1000 people attend the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner each year making this the largest and most lavish event in Honolulu. The event celebrates selected individuals who have made life-long commitments to Hawaii and its people. Under the starry night, there’s live entertainment, epicurean delights from the best chefs in Honolulu, behind-the-scenes tours—including a peek inside of Hawaiian Hall while it undergoes a $21 million renovation, and a celebration of excellence in philanthropy and leadership. Many top restaurants and chefs will be featured this year. For premium tables or reservations, call (808) 848-4170.
Bishop Museum’s major fundraising event honors two long-standing community members for their devotion and outstanding civic leadership and who exemplify the spirit and purpose of the Museum’s founder Charles Reed Bishop. This year’s honorees are famed Polynesian navigator Pius Mau Piailug and Kamehameha Schools Chief Executive Officer Dee Jay Mailer. Project Coordinator is Angela Britten.
BANK OF HAWAII PRESENTS: MOONLIGHT MELE ON THE LAWN:
July 17, 2008;
Opening Act: DARREN BENITEZ
Headliner: MAUNALUA
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 Hawaii Maritime Center 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. No refunds on ticket purchases. Concert goes on rain or shine!
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
Bank of Hawaii presents Moonlight Mele on the Lawn featuring Maunalua with Darren Benitez as the concert opening act. 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.
WHALE TALKS
July 19, 2008; 11 a.m. to Noon
Free with Admission
Castle Memorial Building, Second Floor, Bishop Museum
Come listen to experts talk about whales during this free lecture program designed to complement Bishop Museum’s presentation of Whales: Wonders of the Ocean on view on the first floor of Castle Memorial Building through September 21, 2008.
TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC – The Year of the Hula: Lecture
THE VOICE OF HULA Presented by Manu Boyd
July 31, 2008; 6-8 p.m.
Athertown Halau, Bishop Museum
Reservations: 848-4187 or email courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org
Admission $5; Free to Bishop Museum Members
Manu Boyd explores the complexities of the “voice” of hula – the words behind the dance. Seating is limited. For reservations, email courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 848-4187.
AUGUST 2008
THE SKY TONIGHT
August 1, 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 8 p.m., the show begins promptly and there is no late seating. Please call (808) 848-4168 for reservations.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR
August 9; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free
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 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
THE YEAR OF THE HULA FILM FESTIVAL
August 12, 2008; 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Holo Mai Pele
Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum
$5 General Admission; Free Bishop Museum Members
Reservations: courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or (808) 848-4187
[57 minutes, Color, DVD, 2004]
This is film version of the 1995 stage production of Holo Mai Pele, performed by members of Halau O Kekuhi, under the direction of kumu hula Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele and Nalani Kanakaole. The plot tells the tragic saga of the rivalry between Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, her sister Hiiakaikapoliopele and their common affections for the handsome and brave Lohiau. Blending both traditional and contemporary dramatic forms, this play takes viewers on an emotional journey into mystical world of goddesses, demons and lovers. This film was shown nationally on PBS Great Performances “Dance in America.” A companion book was published in conjunction with the film. Credit Info: A co-production of International Cultural Programming, Thirteen/WNET New York and Pacific Islanders in Communications; Co-Artistic Directors: Nalani Kanakaole and Pualani Kanakaole Punahele
Project Coordinator is Courtney Chow.
BANK OF HAWAII PRESENTS: MOONLIGHT MELE ON THE LAWN: Makaha Sons
August 14, 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 Hawaii Maritime Center 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.; No refunds on ticket purchases. Concert goes on rain or shine!
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
Bank of Hawaii presents Moonlight Mele on the Lawn featuring the Makaha Sons. 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.
WHALE TALKS
August 16, 2008; 11 a.m. to Noon
Free with Admission
Castle Memorial Building, Second Floor, Bishop Museum
Come listen to experts talk about whales during this free lecture program designed to complement Bishop Museum’s presentation of Whales: Wonders of the Ocean on view on the first floor of Castle Memorial Building through September 21, 2008.
Ongoing Daily Programs at Bishop Museum
10:00 a.m.
Na Mea Makamae 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.
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 alii 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
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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