Aloha Artists, Aloha April! This month welcomes the annual spectacular Merrie Monarch Festival. Known world wide as The premier hula & chant (oli) competition, the Merrie Monarch Festival is a fantastic celebration of Hawaiian culture, history, & language. Sweet mellow little Hilo town fills with festival fans, all dressed in their finest Aloha threads. On April 30th the Merrie Monarch Parade will march through downtown Hilo. Flower bedecked horses & magnificent Pa'u Riders representing each of the seven islands will prance and dance down the roads thrilling all. I want to accentuate the photo op aspect of this wonderfully inspiring & fresh annual event. April's schedule was developed by Leslie Sears.
THE SCHEDULE:
7) WAI'ULI BEACH PARK, Keaukaha- Kalaniana'ole Ave. to Wai'uli Beach Park, located just before Richardson's Beach Park, makai side, 5 pavilions in a row, parking, lua, fresh water. Amazing views, and impressive shoreline have kept us returning monthly for 4 years now.
14) THE ISLES- Hilo, Liliuokalani Park area/Another favorite location.. wonderful views of Hilo Bay, long views of Hilo town, and the luscious back drop of full color Mauna Kea. Turn makai, from Kamehameha Hwy onto Lihiwai Rd., towards Suisan. Just beyond Nihon restaurant, turn left into the parking lot just past the restaurant. We'll be near the water, bayfront side. Water available, portable lua only.
21) WAIPIO VALLEY- Kukuihaele-Honokaa- We meet at the top side lookout, & maybe do a painting or hook up with a friend with that four wheeling feeling & head down the valley. Always a luscious day.
27) WAILOA PARK –Hilo/Bayfront Park- We'll meet in the vicinity of the Wailoa Art Gallery in honor of Merrie Monarch Week. With visitors all over Hilo, we annually paint in & around Wailoa park, just to add to the strong creative forces in the air. Curvey bridges, expansive lawns, shade trees and peaceful waters all provide a meditative environment. From Pau'ahi street, turn onto Piopio St. Follow along to the Wailoa Art Center. We will be dotting the lawn & probably under the trees, except for Bob who paints in the bright sunlight.
Sunscreen please! Water & restrooms available.
OTHER MUSINGS-
at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, ...park fees may apply (worth every penny)
PH. 967-7565 for more info.
PAPOH/Kauai Paint Out, April 12-15, visit for www.papoh.com for more info.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY AT ARTHUR JOHNSEN GALLERY – AJ Gallery (downtown Hilo)
invites artists to join their hui. Participating artists gallery sit for a half day each week.
3-D artists desired. Interested artists, please email Arthur: arthurjohnsen@hotmail.com,
or Cosette: cosettenoll@msn.com.
HIGH FIRE HAWAI'I GALLERY/offering great new classes in April including: Pastels,
Drawing, Ceramics, & children's instruction. All classes taught by professional artists.
For details:
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Each Friday from S. Kohala to Hawi.
Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea-
Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; art@the-architect.us
AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am.
on Red Rd., between Pohoiki & Kapoho in coastal Puna.
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tues. evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, at the EHCC , contact: Bob Weiss (808) 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING at Arthur Johnsen's home studio. Every Sat. morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more info: tukoart@aol.com.
WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced watercolor:
mixing, brush control,washes, & advanced techniques. Private lessons available.
Mondays 1- 3:30, call Vince 557-1270 or email vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING with PATTI PEASE JOHNSON - HPP studio, max. 3 studts/ various styles, tools & materials. $46 inclds supplies. Ongoing. ph. 966-8861 or email pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
PRAGUE PAINTING WORKSHOP with ROD CAMERON - All inclusive Prague Painting Workshop/City Tour - May 23, 2011. For info, email Rod Cameron at citizenrod@gmail.com.
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