In Brief | Local Arts 8-23-13

‘Music of the Spheres’ coming to Imiloa

Ebb and Flow Arts presents “Music of the Spheres” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium.

The full-dome film program includes original electronic music, videos and 3-D projections. The presentation features the work of Charles Wuorinen, Peter Swanzy, John Melby, John Adams, Lee Michael, Maria and Dominik Walczuk, and Jon Magnussen, as well as artist Martha Woodbury.

The presentation marks the world premiere for Swanzy and the Walczuks.

The concert is free. For more information, call 969-9700 or visit imiloahawaii.org.

Hawaii Nei contest drop-off is Oct. 19

The Hawaii Nei Art Contest is sponsored by the Three Mountain Alliance, Natural Area Reserves System, and Wailoa Arts and Cultural Center. Its purpose is to increase awareness of, and appreciation for, native species found on Hawaii Island. Art will be displayed Nov. 1 to 29 at Wailoa Arts and Cultural Center.

Artists in West Hawaii may drop off their artwork from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa. Entry forms must be completed prior to submission. See “How to enter” at hawaiineiartcontest.org. This year’s specialty categories focus on the palila in the mamane-naio high-elevation forest habitat and dryland forest plants. An abstract category has been added this year.

Several field trips are planned leading up to the contest. Participants hike through ecosystems in search of the unique plants and animals of Hawaii. Registration is necessary. The $10 fee goes to the Hawaii Nei Art Contest. Each participant receives $5 off one Hawaii Nei entry.

For more information, contact Emily Leucht at 430-1994 or visit hawaiineiartcontest.org.