Philip Howard holding concert to celebrate new album
International composer and pianist Philip Howard is performing at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden to celebrate the release of his debut album “Connected.”
“I invite you on a journey that encourages dreams and feelings we might have lost touch with, and our hearts to be fearless to reveal the hidden,” Howard said in a press release.
The inspiration to one of his compositions, “Kainalu,” was the birth of the child of a dear local family. “As the middle section of this piece developed, it presented itself as the journey of a wave. Kainalu is Hawaiian for ocean wave.” Reno Kainalu was born in Kona 103 years to the day after the birth of his great-grandfather and namesake, Reno.
The solo piano concert takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden in Kailua-Kona. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Info: For tickets and info visit www.philiphoward.com.
Enjoy ‘Wine and Watercolor’ at VAC
Artist Nancy DeLucrezia will offer the “Wonderful World of Wine &Watercolor” workshop on from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Volcano Art Center.
DeLucrezia will demonstrate how to transfer a photo onto watercolor paper and introduce you to all the basic techniques you need to create a lovely painting of your picture. Techniques covered will include basic palette setup, color theory and mixing, masking, wet in wet, texturizing and how to create depth, highlights and shadows.
During the class, participants will enjoy a sampling of several wines from Grapes – A Wine Store in Hilo.
Class fee is $35/$30 for VAC members plus a $17 supply fee. A still life photo will be provided for students to paint. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Info: Visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Mixed media encaustic workshop at VAC
Join artist Mary Milelzcik for the “Mixed Media Encaustic” workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Volcano Art Center.
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 embedded to create translucent layers and a variety of amazing results.
“Mixed Media Encaustic” is a hands-on workshop, where participants will learn safe studio practices, all the encaustic painting basics, step-by-step. Various techniques will be demonstrated and a variety of substrates including panels and paper will be available. After instruction and experimenting, there will be the opportunity to create a small finished encaustic painting on a panel, and encaustic on fine art paper.
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. Students are encouraged to bring other items they’d like to use. The class fee is $60/$55 for VAC members plus a $25 supply fee.
Info: To register, call Volcano Art Center at 67-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Waimea to celebrate life of Earl Bakken
Celebrate the life and legacy of Earl Bakken, Big Island visionary, leader and philanthropist, who passed away in October 2018, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea.
Fifteen community organizations will have information and activity tables. Enjoy entertainment and refreshments. Come share memories with old friends and new.
Kahilu Theatre presents America’s original jazz dance company
For over 56 years, Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) has been a major influence on the American jazz dance scene. As part of their 2018-2019 season, “Live in the MOMENT(UM),” GDC debuts a new, full-company work by award-winning choreographer Ray Leeper (“So You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Got Talent”). Giordano Dance Chicago will perform at the Kahilu Theatre at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Currently under the leadership of artistic director Nan Giordano and executive director Michael McStraw, GDC is a world-class dance company and a driving force in Chicago’s thriving performing arts community. The company’s new works continually expand the boundaries of jazz and contemporary dance.
Giordano Dance Chicago is proudly sponsored by Kate Bell and Tom Blackburn and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. 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.
Steve Barton painting along Gold Coast live
Famed wavy frame artist Steve Barton will be painting live along the Gold Coast of Waikoloa.
Barton will paint surfboards during his two-day paint demonstration open to the public at Genesis Galleries Hawaii located at the Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa.
Barton will hold his demonstration on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Thursday, Jan. 24 from 2-6p.m. both days.
Barton has not painted along the Gold Coast before, so this is an opportunity for the community to come out and support a museum-level artist who’s involved with many give back causes for students worldwide.
Info: Call 886-7770 for details.