Welcome to the Bishop Museum

Public Programs Schedule: MAY – AUGUST 2009

The following public programs and special events are scheduled for galleries and public spaces at the Bishop Museum and Hawai‘i Maritime Center in Honolulu, and Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens in Captain Cook, Hawai‘i, from May through August 2009. More detailed information is available at www.bishopmuseum.org or in Ka‘Elele, the journal of Bishop Museum. Please note that this is subject to change. Please visit the Bishop Museum calendar, which is posted on the website for the most-up-to-date calendar listings and visit the press room at www.bishopmuseum.org for the latest information.

Special Events, Workshops, Lectures

MAY 2009

WAIHO‘OLU‘U WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; $20 non-members, $10 members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI; (808) 323-3318

Join garden educator, Bernice Akamine in this dye making workshop. Native dye plants used in the workshop will be determined by what is in season. This class will be an overview of dye techniques and materials. While the focus will be on creating native plant dyes; introduced species used as dye material will also be covered. The cost of this workshop is $20 for non-members and $10 for Bishop Museum members. Call if you have any questions or would like to sign up for this workshop, (808) 323-3318. agg@bishopmuseum.org

THE SKY TONIGHT
Friday, May 8, 2009 and Friday May 22nd; 8 p.m.; No late seating
$6 General; $4 Children 4-12; Bishop Museum Members and Hawaiian Astronomical Society Members are Free.
J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum; Reservations Required (808) 848-4168

Come experience a detailed tour of the current Hawaiian evening sky during The Sky Tonight. This live planetarium program is hosted by Barry Peckham, Vice President of the Hawaiian Astronomical Society. Telescope-viewing in the Museum observatory follows the show, weather permitting. The Sky Tonight is offered on the first and third Fridays of each month at 8 p.m. The show begins promptly and there is no late seating. Please call (808) 848-4168 for reservations.

BISHOP MUSEUM MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

Saturday, May 2, 2009; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; FREE for military members and $3 for kama‘āina; otherwise regular rates apply: $15.95 Adults; $12.95 Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+); Children (3 & under) Great Lawn; Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI

Enjoy Hawaiian culture and tradition at Bishop Museum’s Salute to Our Troops. Free to all Military and their families, the day will feature behind-the-scenes tours of our Cultural Collections, games and activities for the keiki, live entertainment, Hawaiian artisans and crafters, hula and lua demonstrations, delicious food, plus all of Bishop Museum’s exhibits including the traveling exhibit Animation! FREE admission for military members and their dependents; $3 for kama‘āina. Proper identification required. For more information please call (808) 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN – FREE GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, May 9, 2009; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; FREE EVENT
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

Join Garden Manager Peter Van Dyke on a tour of the Garden’s collection of native Hawaiian plants while learning about traditional cultural uses. This is a FREE event. Call (808) 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org for more information.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTS MARKET & KEIKI DAY
Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, 2009; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reduced Admission Rate of $3.00 for kama’āina and military; otherwise, regular admission rates apply - $15.95 Adults; $12.95 Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+); Children (3 & under) and Bishop Museum members Free.

Great Lawn, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI

In celebration of Maoli Arts Month (MAMo), Bishop Museum once again hosts the Native Hawaiian Arts Market & Keiki Day. Co-sponsored by Bishop Museum and PAI Foundation, the 4th 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 feather work, 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. Visit www.bishopmuseum.org for more information.

JUNE 2009

THE SKY TONIGHT
Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 19, 2009; 8 p.m.; No late seating
$6 General; $4 Children 4-12; Bishop Museum and Hawaiian Astronomical Society Bishop Museum and Hawaiian Astronomical Society Members Free

J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum; Reservations Required (808) 848-4168

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN – FREE GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, June 11, 2009; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; FREE EVENT
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

Hawai‘i Island Seed Exchange
Saturday, June 13, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

The theme of the 7th annual Hawai’i Island Seed Exchange is, “The Moon”. Contact: Nancy Redfeather at (808) 322-2801 or nredfeather@kohalacenter.org for more information.

TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC WORKSHOP:
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, KANEOHE BAY
Saturday, June 20, 2009; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; General Tuition is $30 Adults, $25 children under 12; Tuition for Bishop Museum Members is $25 Adults, $20 children under 12; Reservations & Advance Payment Required (808) 847-8296.

Climb aboard the Coral Queen for a very special glass bottom boat tour of Kane‘ohe Bay! Learn about Kaneohe Bay’s various land uses over time, fishponds, legends, marine life and ecology, and efforts to balance commercial usage of the land and the sea with preservation needs. Get an up-close view of Coconut Island and enjoy a majestic view of the Ko‘olau mountain range. This is a family-friendly adventure! Narrated by marine specialist, Rhonda Stewart, and writer, historian, and Bishop Museum Association Council member Nanette Napoleon. Advance registration and payment required. Call 847-8296 or email membership@bishopmuseum.org.

MOONLIGHT MELE Presented by Bank of Hawai‘i
Thursday, June 25, 2009; Presale Tickets $15, $10 BOH Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are FREE.
Great Lawn, Bishop Museum; Honolulu

Kicking off the 2009 Moonlight Mele is Sean Na’auao a talented singer, musician, composer, and producer. Sean, a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, has released over 10 albums in his career and is known for popular hits such as, “Fish and Poi.” Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Museum Members and 6:00 p.m. for General Admission. Event goers may bring low-height beach chairs (under 12-inches high), blanket, or a beach mat to enjoy the concert under the stars. Local vendors provide a variety of food and beverages for purchase. Coolers or outside food/beverages are prohibited. Moonlight Mele is presented by Bank of Hawai‘i. Advance tickets are $15 General; $10 for Bank of Hawai‘i Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are free. General tickets purchased the day of the event are $20. For more information call (808) 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

BACKYARD MONSTERS: THE WORLD OF INSECTS MEMBER PREVIEW
Friday, June 12, 2009; 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; exclusively for Bishop Museum members; Reservations Required (808) 847-8296 or trey.dodge@bishopmuseum.org.

Museum members get another preview of a popular traveling exhibit – this time it’s in gigantic proportions! Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects features gigantic robotic insects measuring 10 to 12 feet in length including a giant wasp, tarantula, monarch butterfly, caterpillar, fighting ants, praying mantis, scorpion, and fighting beetles. This popular scientific exhibit runs from June 13 – September 7, 2009 in the Castle Memorial Building. Not a member? Join today and receive your invitation to this exclusive member preview. RSVP to 847-8296 or membership@bishopmuseum.org.

BONKERS FOR BUGS!
Friday, June 26, 2009; 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; $5 General and FREE to Members; Reservations Required (808) 847-8296 or trey.dodge@bishopmuseum.org.

Are your kids crazy about creepy, crawly critters? Join Shepherd Myers, Bishop Museum’s Entomology Collection Manager, for a close encounter with some of the most fascinating examples of insects from Bishop Museum’s own fantastic collection. Bishop Museum holds one of the premier collections of Pacific insects in the world. This family-friendly evening will introduce youngsters to Entomology (the study of insects) and bring the secret world of insects to life! Then, see what you’ve been stepping on in Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects, our newest travelling exhibition featuring five giant-sized moving robotic insects! Backyard Monsters is on exhibit through September 07, 2009. Please contact the Bishop Museum Membership Office at (808) 847-8296 for more information.

JULY 2009

THE SKY TONIGHT
Friday July 3 and Friday July 17, 2009; 8 p.m.; No late seating; $6 General;
$4 Children 4-12; Members of Bishop Museum and Hawaiian Astronomical Society Free
J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum; Reservations Required (808) 848-4168

TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC LECTURE
Hawaiian Oral Tradition Describes 400 Years of Volcanic Activity at Kilauea
Don Swanson, U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Thursday, July 9, 2009; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Atherton Hālau, Bishop Museum; $5 General; FREE for Members

Reservations Recommended; Call (808) 847-8296 or email trey.dodge@bishopmuseum.org.

The Hawaiian oral tradition of Pele (the Hawaiian volcano deity) and her youngest sister Hi‘iaka, combined with accounts from the first Europeans to visit the summit of Kilauea, describe 400 years of volcanic activity at the summit of Kilauea during a period of time that until recently, was poorly understood by science. In recent years, volcanologists have begun to decipher this period of time at Kilauea and have found remarkable correlations between volcanic eruptions described in the epic tale of Pele and Hi‘iaka and the results of modern geologic research. These recent geologic studies confirm the essence of Hawaiian oral traditions and illustrate the potential value of examining other Hawaiian chants and stories for more information about past volcanic activity in Hawaii. This captivating lecture will be delivered by Don Swanson, U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Traditions of the Pacific is an ongoing cultural education series about Hawai‘i and the Pacific presented by the Bishop Museum Association Council. For more information, visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN – FREE GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, July 11, 2009; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

Community Work Day
Saturday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

Join us for a garden beautification day. Tools, gloves, snacks and cold drinks will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there! Call if you have any questions, (808) 323-3318. agg@bishopmuseum.org

BISHOP MUSEUM FAMILY SUNDAY
Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reduced Admission Rate of $3.00 for kama’āina and military; otherwise, regular admission rates apply - $15.95 Adults; $12.95 Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+); Children (3 & under) and Bishop Museum members FREE.

Bishop Museum; Honolulu, HI

This Family Sunday is centered on the special exhibit Backyard Monsters (June 13 – September 7, 2009)

Backyard Monsters features gigantic robotic insects measuring 10 to 12 feet in length including a giant wasp, tarantula, monarch butterfly, caterpillar, fighting ants, praying mantis, scorpion, and fighting beetles. Food and activity booths and educational activities will enhance this family-oriented fun day. For more information visit www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 847-3511

MOONLIGHT MELE Presented by Bank of Hawai‘i
Thursday, July 30, 2009; Presale Tickets $15, $10 BOH Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are FREE.
Great Lawn, Bishop Museum; Honolulu

Two crowd-pleasing musicians will take on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum for this month’s Moonlight Mele – Darren Benitez and Hoku Zuttermeister. Darren is known for his falsetto Hawaiian music as well as his upbeat cachi-cachi hits. He will be followed by Hoku Zuttermeister, who won six Na Hoku Hanohano Awards last year for his solo CD ‘Aina Kupuna. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Museum Members and 6:00 p.m. for General Admission. Event goers may bring low-height beach chairs (under 12-inches high), blanket, or a beach mat to enjoy the concert under the stars. Local vendors provide a variety of food and beverages for purchase. Coolers or outside food/beverages are prohibited. Moonlight Mele is presented by Bank of Hawai‘i. Advance tickets are $15 General; $10 for Bank of Hawai‘i Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are free. General tickets purchased the day of the event are $20. For more information call (808) 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

AUGUST 2009

THE SKY TONIGHT
Friday August 7 and Friday August 21, 2009; 8:00 p.m.; No late seating; $6 General; $4 Children 4-12; Members Free
J. Watumull Planetarium; Bishop Museum; Reservations Required (808) 848-4168

HAWAIIAN HALL GRAND REOPENING WEEKEND

Saturday, August 8 – Sunday August 9, 2009; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; $3 admission for kama‘āina and military, otherwise regular rates apply: $15.95 Adults; $12.95 Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+); Children (3 & under)
Bishop Museum; Honolulu, HI

Come and experience the restored Hawaiian Hall that showcases rare and exquisite Hawaiian artifacts. Learn the stories of Hawaiian treasures and see over a million artifacts, all unique to Hawai‘i. Hawaiian Hall closed to public three years ago for restoration. Come and celebrate its re-opening at a special discount price for kama’āina and military ($3.00). The Great Lawn will feature Hawaiian arts & crafts vendors and activities. For more information about Hawaiian Hall, please visit www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808)847-3511.

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN – FREE GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, August 8, 2009; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; FREE EVENT
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI

MOONLIGHT MELE Presented by Bank of Hawai‘i

Thursday, August 27, 2009; Presale Tickets $15, $10 BOH Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are FREE.

Great Lawn, Bishop Museum; Honolulu

One of the sweetest Hawaiian voices of today, Raiatea Helm will grace the Great Lawn with her incredible talent and you won’t want to miss it! In 2006, Raiatea made history as Hawaii’s first solo female vocalist ever to receive a Grammy Nomination for her sophomore CD “Sweet and Lovely.” She will wrap up the Moonlight Mele Summer Series. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Museum Members and 6:00 p.m. for General Admission. Event goers may bring low-height beach chairs (under 12-inches high), blanket, or a beach mat to enjoy the concert under the stars. Local vendors provide a variety of food and beverages for purchase. Coolers or outside food/beverages are prohibited. Moonlight Mele is presented by Bank of Hawai‘i. Advance tickets are $15 General; $10 for Bank of Hawai‘i Customers/Employees, Bishop Museum Members, and Military; keiki 3 and under are free. General tickets purchased the day of the event are $20. For more information call (808) 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

BISHOP MUSEUM IS OPEN DAILY FROM 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ongoing Daily Programs at Bishop Museum

10:00 a.m.

Na Mea Makamae Tour

Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kāhili 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 ali‘i that have been entrusted to Bishop Museum.

11:00 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.

11:30 a.m.

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 25 minutes

An exciting lava melting demonstration, learn more about volcanoes and see rock and cinder melted to create lava.

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 Mo‘olelo – “Living Stories” Storytelling program

2nd floor Castle Memorial Building – Demo area 25 minutes

Hawaiian stories come alive in these dramatic presentations. (25 minutes)

1:30 p.m.

Explorers of Polynesia Planetarium Show (no late seating)

J. Watumull Planetarium 45 minutes

Our signature planetarium show. Learn how the Polynesians navigated through the Pacific thousands of years ago using their knowledge of the night sky and nature.

2:00 p.m.

Meet me at the Hot Spot – Lava Melting Demo

Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center – Hot Spot Theater 25 minutes (note: this show is presented simultaneously in Japanese and English).

2:30 p.m.

Science on a Sphere Show

This live show uses NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, a vivid six-foot globe, to explore topicsfrom global warming to the frosty red surface of Mars. (25 minutes)

3:00 p.m.

Pauahi: A Legacy for Hawaii - Tour

2nd Floor Castle Memorial Building Gallery 25 minutes

3:30 p.m.

Explorers of Mauna Kea Planetarium Show (no late seating)

J. Watumull Planetarium 30 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.

Japanese Language Tours

All programs are offered seven days a week unless otherwise noted.

10:30 a.m. – Daily Guided Tour

Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kāhili 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, Kāhili 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 (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; 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 (Explorers of Polynesia)

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.

2:00 p.m. -- Meet Me at the Hot Spot - Lava Melting Demonstration in Science Adventure Center

Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center – Hot Spot Theatre 25 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, Kāhili 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.

3:30 p.m. – Daily Guided tour

Hawaiian Hall stairs, Kāhili 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.

Bishop Museum Information: (808) 847-3511 Fax: (808) 841-8968; Email: bishoppr@bishopmuseum.org; Location: 1525 Bernice Street in Honolulu, HI 96817-2704; Hours: 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day; Admission: Adults - $15.95; Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+) - $12.95: Hawaii resident and Military with ID – Adult $8.95; Youth (4-12) and Seniors (65+) $7.95; (non-resident visitors accompanied by Military or Hawaii Resident with ID - $10.95) Members and Children 3 and under are always free. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Archives: (808) 848-4182; Library: (808) 848-4148; Planetarium: (808) 848-4136; Shop Pacifica: (808) 848-4158 There is no admission fee for those who wish only to shop at Shop Pacifica; Facility Rentals: (808) 848-4131 Email: events@bishopmuseum.org; Web site: http://www.bishopmuseum.org

Hawai‘i Maritime Center Information: (808) 521-2829; Fax: 536-1519; Email: karla@bishopmuseum.org Location: Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor (across from Aloha Tower Marketplace); Hours: 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Admission: Adults $8.50; Youth (4-12) $5.50; Seniors (65 +) $7. Members and children 3 and under are free; Special rates for Military. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pier 7 Gifts: (808) 526-0906; Facility Rentals: (808) 848-4131 Email: events@bishopmuseum.org; Web Site: http://www.bishopmuseum.org

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Information: (808) 323-3318, Fax: (808) 323-2394; Email: agg@bishopmuseum.org Location: 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona, at mile-marker 110 near Captain Cook, Hawaii; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1053, Captain Cook, HI 96704. Hours: 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Guided Tours on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Suggested Donation: $4. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Facility Rentals: (808) 848-4131 Email: events@bishopmuseum.org; Web Site: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell/

Bishop Museum Press Information: Hawai‘i’s fourth-largest regional publisher. The mission of Bishop Museum Press is to record, preserve, and tell the stories of Hawai‘i and the Pacific, inspiring our guests to embrace and experience our natural and cultural world. (808) 848-4135; Email: ron.cox@bishopmuseum.org; Mailing address: 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817; Web Site: www.bishopmuseum.org/press