Acclaimed actor Ronald Keaton comes to the Kahilu as ‘Churchill’
Solo Chicago presents “Churchill,” adapted and performed by Ronald Keaton at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kahilu Theatre.
“Churchill” has enjoyed extended runs at the Greenhouse Theatre Center in Chicago followed by a six-month run off-Broadway at New World Stages in New York. Based on the life and writings of the prime minister who saw England through its darkest hours, Keaton has created a brilliant one-man show offering a glimpse into the character of one of the most important world leaders.
Tickets are $65/$45/$25 and can be purchased at kahilutheatre.org, by calling 885-6868 or at the Kahilu Theatre box office located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii, 97643.
Info: Visit kahilutheatre.org.
Join Kawaihae Canoe Club for annual luau
Kawaihae Canoe Club is hosting its 24th annual luau on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Kawaihae Canoe Club site.
Enjoy an outdoor luau with authentic food and great Hawaiian entertainment under the stars — Hoku’s Trio Traditions Hawaii, Kumu Pele Kaio and Halau Unula, Tihati Productions and KOLEA.
Presale adult tickets are $40 and child tickets, ages 5-10, are $15. Gate opens at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m.
Info: Please call Izzy at 987-2819 or contact kccluau@yahoo.com.
Paint at Merriman’s charity event
Merriman’s in Waimea is hosting a garden party, Mimosa and Paint, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The event is to support keiki through the Hawaii Diaper Bank. Enjoy prizes, art and mimosas in Merriman’s garden.
Tickets are $95 per person, and seating is limited.
Info: Call 885-6822 or email gabby@merrimanshawaii.com.
Scary good time planned at Botanical World Adventures
Botanical World Adventures (BWA) invites everyone, children and adults, locals and visitors alike to come out and experience their Haunted Maze from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26 and Oct. 27.
This free event will feature BWA’s haunted football field-sized hedge maze, free Halloween treats and lots of safe family fun. All ages are welcome to explore the Haunted Maze. If your keiki are under 12, please make sure a parent or guardian accompanies them inside the maze.
Botanical World Adventures is located 16 miles north of Hilo at mile marker 16 on Highway 19.
Info: Additional information is available by calling 963-5427 and on the web at BotanicalWorld.com.
Mixed media encaustic workshop at the VAC
Join artist Mary Milelzcik for the “Mixed Media Encaustic” workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must be fused. The layers can be enhanced by carving with tools or drawing with pigment, oil sticks etc. Photographs can be transferred and other materials imbedded to create translucent layers and a variety of amazing results.
“Mixed Media Encaustic” is a hands-on workshop, where students will learn safe studio practices, all the encaustic painting basics, and how to make your own medium. Various techniques will be demonstrated and a variety of substrates including panels and paper will be available. After instruction and experimenting, you will have the opportunity to create a small finished encaustic painting, or two, a scroll, and a set of greeting cards to take home.
Milelzcik will provide an assortment marking tools and brushes, and also interesting papers, photographs, minerals, fibers, and other natural and found materials for students to incorporate into their paintings. The class fee is $60/$55 for VAC members plus a $25 supply fee.
Info: To register, call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.