Hawaii's Art in Public Places collection is 30 years old, begun in 1967 when the state Legislature enacted a law setting aside 1 percent of capital improvement funds to acquire art for public buildings. Public art marks 30 years
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts presents a look at these public works in "Collective Visions 1967-1996" Sept. 4 through Oct. 12 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Pieces by 131 artists, including Juliette May Fraser, Tadashi Sato and David Kuraoka, are featured.
Admission to the academy will be free to residents with valid Hawaii photo ID during the exhibition.
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival cookbook committee seeks recipes for a Kona Coffee Cookbook to be distributed during the November festival. The dessert category is filled, but recipes for appetizers, salads, entrees, sauces and beverages made with Kona coffee are still needed. Recipes will be credited with names of contributors. Perk up dishes with Kona coffee
Send name and recipe by Friday to: Current Events, 75-5751 Kuakini Highway, Suite 202, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; or fax to 326-5634 in Kona. No metric measurements. Pre-order a $15 cookbook at 326-7820.
Fireworks light up the sky on the Fourth of July as Ala Moana Center again presents a pyrotechnic show for the holiday. Fire in the sky for Fourth of July
The free show will also feature a concert starting at 6 p.m. on the center's ewa parking deck with Robi Kahakalau, Kanilau and the Honolulu Symphony providing the music.
The fireworks will start at 8:30 p.m. and will be launched from Magic Island.
The fireworks show, "A Million Points of Light," will be produced by Pyro Spectaculars, who provided the fireworks for the Olympics ceremonies in Atlanta.
Information: 946-2811, 955-9517.
The Honolulu Symphony is offering a three-fer: Three Waikiki Shell concerts for the price of two. Symphony offers special deal
From today through Friday, those who buy tickets for the June 28 Na Leo Pilimehana show and the Aug. 1 Natalie Cole concert will get a free ticket for the Aug. 23 performance by Keali'i Reichel, George Kuo, Dennis Kamakahi, Robi Kahakalau and Keith Ikaia-Purdy.
The offer is available only through the symphony's ticket office (677 Ala Moana, Suite 615), which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and by calling 538-8863.
The June 28 concert will also feature guest conductor Matt Catingub, Willie K, Amy Hanaiali'i and John Cruz. Tickets are $12.50, $20, $30 and $50.
Cole's concert will also feature guest conductor Charles Floyd. Tickets are $20 for lawn and $50 and $75 for reserved seats.
The Aug. 23 concert is a send-off as the symphony makes its Hollywood Bowl debut a week later. It will be conducted by Music Director Samuel Wong and Aaron Mahi of the Royal Hawaiian Band. Tickets are $12.50, $20, $30 and $50. With the purchase of the first two concerts, ticket buyers will receive a free $12.50 lawn ticket.
America, the pop music group from the '70s and '80s, will headline this year's BayFest that will take place July 18 through 20 at the Marine Corp Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. America plays BayFest
The three-day fest will feature local entertainment, the Castle Medical Center Health and Fitness Fair, AT&T's Boxing Challenge and boat rides, the E.K. Fernandez midway and carnival rides, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach's bathtub regatta, Domino's Mr. and Ms. BayFest BodySearch Fitness Competition, Grucci Bros. fireworks and other events.
Advance tickets, $6, are available at Territorial Savings Bank in Kailua and Kaneohe, Bishop Street Cafe and Military Information Ticket and Tours offices.
Information: 254-7653.
The Wheel Thing inline skate programs are being offered in July through the University of Hawaii, the downtown YWCA and the Mililani YMCA. Wheel thing for skaters
The training programs are designed for all levels of skaters.
The beginner classes are slated to start July 2 and July 8; the fitness and workout program July 10 and the skill builder course July 11.
The cost runs from $45 to $85. Information: 48-SKATE.
The Iolani Palace is offering free tours for Hawaii residents and military on the first Sunday of each month beginning July 6. Tour palace for free
The regular admission price of $8 will be waived on these days for kamaainas. Make reservations by calling 522-0832.
The palace is now open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tour hours are 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. In addition to the 45-minute tour, a video is offered at Iolani Barracks. Information: 522-0832.
The Hawaii Ballet Theatre will present four performances of "Alice in Wonderland" June 20-22 at Leeward Community College Theatre. Share tea with 'Alice'
Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. A free "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" follows each matinee during which the audience may meet with the dancers in costume.
Also on the program is "Eight by Benny Goodman," a jazz ballet dance to popular music of the 1930s and '40s, played by the great clarinetist Benny Goodman.
Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under, seniors and military families.
Information: 422-9772.
Singer-songwriter-pianist Matt Yee will present a cabaret show at 7:30 p.m. June 20 and 21 at Windows on Eaton Square. Cabaret show a benefit
The program, called "Mixed Marriages," features guest kumu hula Brad Lum. Tickets are $15 and will benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center.
For information and tickets, call 951-7000 or 946-4442.
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