April en Plein Aire Schedule

APRIL/en plein aire
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-ROD CAMERON EXHIBIT- Volcano Art Center-"Colors of A Living Volcano"
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: www.highfirehawaii.com


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.

MARCH En PLEIN AIR SCHEDULE

Aloha Artists! E komo mai March!
Lovely sweet March has 5 Thursdays, & 5 great locations. We meet every Thursday morning, sometimes painters arrive as early as sunrise, sometimes not until mid or later day, it depends on weather, & whim. Often times a typical plein air day stretches into the lavender hour, with artists at easel as the last bit of light shimmers into the horizon. Never feel bad about not getting out as early as you intended. Plein Air Thursdays are thoroughly savored for every last bit of light.. Please Note: The last location has been swapped out, Waipio for Laupahoehoe. We will pick up the Waipio session at another date..
3) 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.
10) SADDLE ROAD, Girl Scout Camp/43.5 mm- From Hilo, Saddle Rd. to 43.5 mile marker, G.S. Camp is on the left, marked by a small grove of trees, meet in the parking area. No lua, no water, & cool weather conditions, expect strong winds. We usually move locations once up there, so it's best to meet with the group at the set location & time. We'll be moving towards Waiki'i Ranch, where verdant green hills bursting with gorgeous sunny yellow daisys are backed by startling cerulean blue skies, it's amazing. Spotty cell service.
17)KUHIO BAY/'RADIO BAY', Keaukaha, Hilo- Where the Hilo Bay breakwater begins. Sweet little boats, the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, & sometimes the Hokulea dock here. Kalaniana'ole Ave. to the Shoreline Access (makai side), (the first left after the Hilo Harbor entrance). An easily traveled but unpaved road. We're usually tucked along the shore.
24)ALA HEIAU- Hawaiian Paradise Park, Maku'u Point, Puna- Maku'u Rd. to the bottom, right turn onto Ala Heiau Rd, drive to the end/parking area. Vistas to thrill, and since it's whale season, it will surely be a wonderful day. Great sunrise. No facilities, no fresh water.
31) LAUPAHOEHOE BEACH PARK, "The Point"/ (sorry! Waipio Valley is off for now)- From Hilo, Hamakua Hwy to the 27 mile marker, just past the 2nd gulch. On the makai side, take the Lapahoehoe Point turn off. Follow down to the Beach Park, we'll be dotted along the shorelines, perched on windy cliffs or nested under a tree. Facilities available.

OTHER MUSINGS-
3/12/11- Rod Cameron Opening- 5-7pm, Volcano Art Center
at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, come & see his latest art "Colors of A Living Volcano"...park fees may apply. PH. 967-7565 for more info.

PAPOH/Kauai Paint Out, April 12-15, visit for more info.

KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Each Friday from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com

WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email

AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the 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 studio. Every Sat. morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.

WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced, all aspects of 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.

FEBRUARY EN PLEIN AIRE SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE

3 - WAI'ULI BEACH PARK, Hilo – (formerly Leleiwi). Our standing location for first Thursdays for its beauty and easy access. There are lots of different views from Wai'uli; tide pools with beautiful colors, sea grass, and sometimes turtles, Nenes AND WHALES! It is always a pleasure to paint here. On Kalaniana'ole Ave. in Keaukaha. Drive the beach road until you come to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before Richardson's. There are 2 parking areas and sets of pavilions, we usually set up in pavilions near the lifeguard stand. But sometimes we set up at the first pavilions or in between, just to mix it up. Lots of parking and restrooms.

10- Cherry Blossoms in WAIMEA We don’t normally venture this far a field, but then, cherry blossoms aren’t normally blooming in Hawaii. We’ll be there a few days after the festival, so let’s hope for a great display of color! Look for us on Church Road, across from the Waimea Civic Center. Taking the Mamalahoa Hwy from Honoka'a, Church Road is on the right before the intersection with Lindsey/Kawaihae. Dress warmly.

17 BABY BEACH/BROWN'S – A Hilo beach park that’s off the beaten path... Head down Kalaniana'ole Ave turn left on Onekahakaha Rd. Make a quick left onto Apapane Rd, then right on Lihikai Rd. At the end of the road park and walk down to a lovely, protected beach with swimming, trees, lava framed pools and Mauna Kea across the bay. A lovely new spot for us! No facilities – walk to Onekahakaha for restrooms.

24- PEPE'EKEO HOMESTEAD- Private property with sweeping views to the ocean over vibrantly green undulating pastures, with stream, massive mango trees, bamboo, banana trees, and a red barn roof in below property for spot of color. Hosts Cary & Susan are admirers of artists, & thought it'd be charming to host us for a day. Bring your own water. From Hilo: Hamakua Hwy to Pepe'ekeo, turn makai (right) at Sugar Mill Road (where the old giant Cog sits). Drive down just a short distance. At the first intersection bear left, but don’t proceed, because the entry gate is on your immediate left too! The gate will be open for the day, drive thru and take the long shady winding road down, it curves right, look for the new steel barn-- it has an accordion-looking roof. This is the place. Please don't block the drive or run over the little solar lights they have along the driveway. Stay within the property. Call Amy if you're turned around -- 989-6906.




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OTHER MUSINGS-

ONE GALLERY- our first ever First Friday event.. come check it out.. 128 Kilauea Ave. 5-7 pm

HIGH FIRE HAWAII in Downtown Hilo offers a variety of new classes starting in February. Silk Scarf Painting Workshop, Kids Drawing & Painting, & Ceramic Classes, for details- http://www.highfirehawaii.com

PAPOH 4th Annual Juried Members Show: March 4 – April 4, 2011, OPENING RECEPTION March 4, 2010 at Maui Hands Gallery. Check out www.papoh.com for info

KAUAI PAINT OUT with PAPOH: April 12 - 15, 2011, with Art Show/Reception at Island Art Gallery in Hanapepe on Friday, April 15th . Go to www.papoh.com

KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS – Each Friday from S. Kohala to Hawi. Contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com

WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky for schedule; email art@the-architect.us

AHALANUI WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the Red Road, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.

FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tues. evenings 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, in the EHCC , contact: Bob Weiss (808) 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com

LIFE DRAWING at Arthur Johnsen's studio. Every Sat. morning, 9-11:30 am. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.

WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Keaukaha beach house w/ocean view. Beginning/advanced, all aspects of 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 at citizenrod@gmail.com.

EN PLEIN AIR, JANUARY SCHEDULE

JANUARY SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE-
January is a new beginning, a fresh start. Let's dig it, & set up shoreline to capture the light. I recently opened a new Gallery in downtown Hilo at 128 Kilauea. One Gallery. . please stop in, just up from the Farmer's Market!
6 - WAI'ULI BEACH PARK – ( AKA Leleiwi)- On the shores at Keaukaha. Beautiful changing atmosphere, fabulous ocean views & scenes. Plenty of parking, & a clean lua.
13- ALA HEIAU - Puna coastline, at the bottom of Maku'u Drive, turn right. Park at the end of the road, please don't block the fisherman entrances. We perch on the cliffs for the day, bring water. No lua.
20- KING'S LANDING/LEHIA – Just past Richardson's Beach Park, follow the road thru the yellow metal gate, & go to the end of the road, we will be under the shoreline ironwoods. We do venture out, & set up in the tall grasses, where ever we find the inspiration. Bring water, no lua.
27- KOLEKOLE BEACH PARK- Hamakua Hwy., From Hilo, just past Honomu town, mauka side you'll see the sign KOLEKOLE Beach Park. Take that entrance, which winds down to a old beach park. Has a river, a small waterfall, & a rocky shoreline. No Drinking water. Has a lua.

OTHER MUSINGS-
PRAGUE PLEIN AIR WKSHP. W/RODNEY CAMERON- All inclusive wkshp in this charming Eastern European city, includes insider city tour, & fabulous paint sites. Email Rod at
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS of HAWAII(PAPOH) 4th Annual Juried Members Show: March 4 –April 4, 2011, OPENING RECEPTION March 4, 2010 at Maui Hands Gallery. Email digital submissions for entries by Jan. 31st, go to www.papoh.com for more info
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-- contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034 or Susan (808) 889-0993, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
AHALANUI ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the Red Road between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tuesday 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, at Hilo's EHCC, contact: Bob Weiss 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- at Arthur Johnsen's Puna Coast studio. Saturday, 9-11:30AM. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky art@the-architect.us
WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced techniques. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, Vince 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com
Pau.. posted with aloha by Amy.

Rod Cameron's Upcoming Plein Air Workshop

DECEMBER SCHEDULE EN PLEIN AIR

Aloha December, aloha artists..what a gorgeous month, all the rain, & cheer, it's really a fun time. Check out PAPOH at www.papoh.com.. until December 1st you can get a great rate on membership. It's a wonderful local organization, & really helps you to get hooked up. PAPOH has numerous events throughout the year, & PAPOH prez, Jan Bushart, keeps us informed of shows, contests, & paint outs. I highly recommend becoming a member! Intake for 4th Annual PAPOH Juried Show is Jan. 31st. Check for more info at the "OTHER MUSINGS" section below.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE

2-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK,(AKA Leleiwi) Keaukaha- Wai'uli is our location for every first Thursday of each month, simply because it has never ceased to impress with it's easy charm & amazing views. With brilliant tide pools lapping at soft grass under shade trees,across-the-bay-views, boats, surfers, outrageous ocean, magnificent reflections, & endless sky, Wai'uli really has it all. Paint something new, bring "works in progress" for feedback, or finish up work from other sessions, it's a great time to connect with artists. Kalaniana'ole Ave, to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before Richardson's Beach Park, plenty parking, pavilions, water & a real restroom.


9- KAMAE'E FALLS, U'mau'ma - Virginia Alderson and U’MAU'MA WORLD BOTANICAL GARDENS have generously granted us permission to utilize their grounds for this session. Located on private property with a gorgeous waterfall & expansive rolling hills (usually only available to patrons of the gardens). The location is a flat, exposed plateau, so bring your own shade source. The Botanical Gardens will allow us restroom usage. From Hilo: North up Hamakua Hwy. to mile marker 16, turn left there, follow signs to U’mau’ma Gardens. At the entrance to the gardens, turn mauka (away from the gardens)--follow the road uphill for approx. 1 mile. You will notice signs for Kamae’e Falls. Turn left, follow the "good" dirt road to the waterfall overlook. Bring your own water.

16- RAINBOW FALLS, Hilo – If it's raining, the falls will be pumpin, but no matters, it's always pretty here. The infamous rainbow is usually a morning thing.. gotta have the sunlight hit the falls just so. The major draw back to this site is the tourists, but then, you may see that as an opportunity. This area was once rainforest, so keep in mind that although the rainforest may have thinned out, apparently no one told the rain. Bring suitable gear. From Hilo, take Waianuenue Ave. mauka, follow the hospital signs, look for Rainbow Falls signage, turn accordingly. Bring skeeter spray if you want to explore the trails above the falls.

23- COCONUT ISLAND, MOKU OLA, Hilo- A small island off of Banyan Drive, next to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, surrounded by turquoise waters & ancient false Kamani, the beautiful ocean views are magic. Accessed by foot bridge, but we usually end up just painting in the parking lot because it's so gorgeous right there. Water & bathrooms available.

30- WAILOA PARK, Hilo – An easy in-town-end-of-the-year location. It’s graceful curvy bridges challenge us, the expansive lawns, freely spreading trees, & calm river water provide a reflective atmosphere. In case of rain, it's an easy escape into a pavilion or under a bridge. From Manono Street enter the park on Piilani St. We usually say "meet in the area of the large pavilion", but you'll find us all about the lawns, painting boats, ducks or other fascinating stuff. Easy access, plenty parking, restrooms, ducks..

OTHER MUSINGS-
WAILOA CENTER- DECEMBER- "Companion Animals: Furred and Feathered" juried show. Opening reception Fri. Dec. 3rd, 5 to 7 p.m. By Esther Szegedy, proceeds will benefit
Big Island animal shelters.

KONA'S LAVENDAR MOON- Lori Hight opening, Dec. 3 thru Jan. 3 in Kainaliu, Opening reception Friday, Dec. 3 from 4 to 7pm.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS of HAWAII(PAPOH) 4th Annual Juried Members Show: March 4 –April 4, 2011, OPENING RECEPTION March 4, 2010 at Maui Hands Gallery. Email digital submissions for entries by Jan. 31st, go to www.papoh.com for more info

PAPOH MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL - $35 SPECIAL RATE for a Premium Membership thru December 1, 2010 Take advantage of our special rate and get a $75.00 value for only $35.00!!!! You can pay your dues either by check or PayPal. www.papoh.com

KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-- contact Bob Appleman (808) 345-4034 or Susan (808) 889-0993, or email kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com

AHALANUI ART DAY- Every Friday at 9 am Ahalanui Warm Ponds just off the Red Road between Pohoiki & Kapoho.

FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tuesday 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, at Hilo's EHCC, contact: Bob Weiss 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com

LIFE DRAWING- at Arthur Johnsen's Puna Coast studio. Saturday, 9-11:30AM. Uninstructed. Contact Tuko for more information: tukoart@aol.com.

WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea- contact Richard Rochkovsky art@the-architect.us

WATER COLOR with VINCE CALLAGHER- Beginning/advanced techniques. Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, Vince 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com

Pau. With aloha, Happy New Year, (Hau'oli Makahiki Hou).. xx

NOVEMBER PLEIN AIR SCHEDULE

ALOHA NOVEMBER, ALOHA ARTISTS! Well November's here, along with the season's first big swell-- & I do love a northwest swell. We don't really get the giant waves here on the east side of the Big Island, but it's so fabulous to feel the ocean on my face, & to breathe the heavy salt mists. I recently stood at Scenic Point watching big waves break on Blonde Reef, the white water rolling violently onto the breakwater. Big waves always bring a smile to my mug.
It seems we must constantly familiarize ourselves with this magnificent island that we're so privileged to call home, to keep pace with rapid changes, discover ancient secrets, & admire the aina. As painters, we can hook up with the Kona & Kohala Plein Air groups. It is a wonderful way to visit new locations, revisit old favorite spots, & meet artists! There's plein air groups on every island, but to paint with the other Big Island groups is a simple matter of getting on the email lists & doing the drive. Kona & Kohala groups both paint on Friday...
Kona Outside Painters-email Richard Rochkovsky;
art@the-architect.us
Kohala Plein Air Painters-email Bob Appleman;
kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
--with aloha, Amy

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE, EN PLEIN AIRE-
every Thurs. 8am, bring your own stuff, no fees

4-WAI'ULI BEACH PARK,(AKA Leleiwi) Keaukaha-Every first Thursday of each month begins here. Wai'uli never stops impressing us with it's easy charm & amazing views. Tide pools & brilliant grasses, shade trees, amazing clouds, across the bay views, boats, surfers, outrageous ocean, & magnificent reflections, it just never quits. Bring "works in progress" for feedback, finish up paintings from other sessions, or start something new. A great time to reconnect with the group & see what's cooking. Kalaniana'ole Ave, to Wai'uli Beach Park, just before Richardson's, plenty parking, pavilions, water & a real restroom.

11- VIRGINIA ALDERSON'S HOUSE, Hamakua– We’ve been invited to paint at a private residence on the ocean swept cliffs at Kolekole! Virginia has graciously opened her lanai & grounds of her home to us. From Hilo: N. up Hwy 11, pass the Kolekole turnoff -over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge-makai side -is Virginia’s gated driveway. Thank you Lynn Nakim for setting this up, Thank you Virginia for your aloha!

18- KING'S LANDING (AKA- Lehia, or Pu'umaile)-It's original name is Lehia, the others are names earned through time.. At the end Kalaniana'ole Ave., just past Richardson's Beach Park, through the yellow metal gate (it'll be open), follow the dirt road along the shoreline to the end, you'll find us tucked under the trees along the shore. Views of pounding surf, wild seas, coastal Ironwoods provide ample shade. Regal Mauna Kea sits proudly before us. Parking, lua, & not much else, bring your own water.

25- BOTTOM OF HAILI STREET AT HILO BUS TERMINAL PARKING LOT- Thanksgiving Day! Not everyone is making or eating a feast..& even if you are, you may still want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to catch Hilo without the hustle & bustle of everyday. The ambiance is amazingly serene. Hopefully Gerald will be back for this, it's become a tradition.

OTHER MUSINGS- a section of postings & upcoming art events


VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTIST STUDIO TOUR-24th annual! Nov. 24,25, 26.
ph 987 3472
EHCC INTAKE- MEMBERS ONLY JURIED EXHIBIT- Sunday, Nov. 28,8am-Noon,
ph 9615711
WAILOA INTAKE- COMPANION ANIMALS- FURRED & FEATHERED FRIENDS- intake Nov. 22, 23, 24 during office hrs.--$10 adult fee, 5$ child, ph. 9330416
HI ART MAGAZINE- FREE on-line Art publication,"providing an alternative voice for the arts in Hawaii". Important & interesting info: www.hiartmagazine.com
idspace Gallery/ Puna, Hawaii, ph.966-8943 or: idspace@hiartmagazine.com
FIGURE DRAWING-EHCC- Tues. 6-9pm, $10.00, uninstructed, Bob Weiss ph. 217-9791 or scrimdog@hawaii.rr.com
LIFE DRAWING- at Arthur Johnsen's studio in coastal Puna. Every Sat.morn,
9-11:30am. Uninstructed, for more info/ Tuko at: tukoart@aol.com.
WARM PONDS/ART DAY- Every Friday 9 am. Ahalanui Warm Ponds, on the Red Rd, between Pohoiki & Kapoho.
WEST HAWAII PLEIN AIR PAINTERS-S. Kona, Kailua, N. Kohala, Waimea-
contact Richard Rochkovsky; art@the-architect.us
KOHALA PLEIN AIR PAINTERS- Bob Appleman 345-4034//Susan 889-0993,or kohalapleinairpainters@gmail.com
WATER COLOR w/ VINCE CALLAGHER- Keaukaha /Beginning/advanced,
Private lessons available. Mondays 1- 3:30, call 557-1270 or vince.callagher@gmail.com
SILK PAINTING w/ PATTI PEASE JOHNSON-HPP studio,ongoing ph.966-8861
or pattij3@hawaiiantel.net
pau.