OPENING

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. "Big Boom Bash," works from the gallery's collection, 5-7 p.m. July 18.

The Cafe, 1152 Kokohead Ave., 739-2556. "Figuratively Speaking," paintings by Jacqueline Chun, on view through Aug. 2.

Livingston Galleries, Crouching Lion Inn, 51-666 Kamehameha Highway, 237-7165. Nude paintings by Margaret Keane, Fettig, Juno Jallgna, M. Goodwill, Jim Erickson, Scottie Flamm and Daniel Van Zyle, on view July 19-31. Keane's self portrait will be unveiled during a reception, 3-7 p.m. July 19.

Pearl City Public Library, 453-6568: Sketches by Calvin "Kalawina" Santos, on view in July.

Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, 235-1143. Hawaiian Heirloom Portraits by Randy Jay Braun, on view through Aug. 16. Limited portrait sittings also available for $75. Call 1-800-967-4852.

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CONTINUING

Abacus Studio, 1109 Nuuanu Ave., 526-3721. "No Coconuts!" by Kip Krieger, on view through July 26.

AMFAC Exhibition Hall, 700 Bishop St., 231-9769. Association of Hawaii Artists' Annual Aloha Show, on view through July 20.

Art A La Carte, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, 597-8034: Painting by Charles Davis, on view in July.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Some Like It Hot," blown glass by Robert Bento, on view in July. Slide presentation on blown glass procedures, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17.

Cafe Che Pasta Gallery & Restaurant, 1001 Bishop St., 524-0004. "Mandala," art by Shereen Kanehisa, Dan Rudoy, Jodi Kingston, Cade Roster, Helen Kwan and David Friedman, on view through July 23.

Drawing and prints by Hons Solo and Duncan Dempster, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 200, 522-5930. Photos by Kazumi "Max" Iwazaki, on view in July.

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 200, 545-4300. "Looking Back," acrylic paintings by James Kay, on view through July 19.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Women's Tapes: Two Eras/Two Views" features videos of 17 young women artists working in New York and 11 women artists from the 1970s. On view through Sept. 21.

Watercolors by Pamela Hayes, on view through Oct. 5. Reception, 2:30-3:30 p.m. July 19.

"Paradise Flip Side" by Sergio Goes and F.L. Morris, on view through Sept. 10.

Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., 526-1322. Art by James Carpenter, Sally Larsen and Gwynn Murrill, on view through Oct. 8.

Diamond Head Theatre, 734-8763. "He 'Ola I Ka Pohau (There is Life and Death in the Stone)," by Page Schoenke Chang, on view through July 27.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, 1777 East-West Road, 944-7111. Raku Ho'olaule'a exhibit featuring ceramic pieces by international participants, on view through July 31.

Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Grandma's House," art by Devin Oishi, on view through Aug. 15. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m. July 19.

Gordon Biersch restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 599-4877. Art by Julie Kerns Schaper, on view through July 31.

Hawaii Medical Association, second floor, 1360 S. Beretania St., 536-7702. "Something For the Birds" by Louis Pohl, on view through Sept. 30. Ten percent of sales benefit the Pacific Brain Injury Association.

Hawaii Pacific University, 1166 Fort St., 544-0200: "Swirling Waters," by local artist Lori Uyehara, on view through Aug. 8.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Swirling Waters," ceramic mixed media, on view through Aug. 8.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Encounters With Paradise: Views of Hawaii and Its People of 1991," on view through Sept. 21, Gallery 3.

Mini-shows exhibiting Ando Hiroshige's 53 Stations of the Tokaido: Show 6 on view through July 20; Show 7, July 22-Aug. 24; and Show 8, Aug. 26-Sept. 21. In Gallery 18b.

"American and European Drawings and Watercolors From the Academy's Collection: 1900-1950," features works by artists that were important to the development of 20th century modernism. Artists include Edgar Degas, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cezanne. On view through Sept. 14.

Honolulu Hale, corner of Punchbowl and S. King streets, 527-5666. "Helping Hands" quilts by the Family Peace Center, on view through July 25.

Honolulu Zoo Fence, Monsarrat Avenue. Paintings by local artists on view 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, Maui, 808-572-6560. "Island Rhythms," art by Jules Houck, and "Microbiological Expressionism," art by M. Takemoto, on view through Aug. 23. Exhibit walkthrough with both artists, 6:30 p.m. July 25. Demonstration by Takemoto, 9 a.m.-noon July 26; and by Houck, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 16.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Ash of Fire," raku and pit fire ceramics by Russell Wee, on view in July.

Kyle Stewart Salon, Hawaii Kai Corporate Plaza, 396-5953.: "A Personal Collection," by Kevin Smith, on view through August.

Moonlight Images Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 947-1773. "Time boxes" and acrylics by Tony Curtis.

Queen Emma Gallery, Queen's Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St., 547-4397. "Pin-Up Artists" exhibit, on view through July 27.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Take Another Look," poetry and computer imaging by Robert Campbell, on view in July.

Viewpoints Gallery, 2630 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui, 808-572-5979. "Heart and Mind," painting and drawings by Amanda Opsahl McConnell, on view through July 30.

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, 808-967-8222. Art by Peggy Chun, on view through July 28.

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SPECIAL

Lectures: "Historic Forms of Photography" with Grant Romer, 7:30 p.m. July 17, UH-Manoa, Art Building. Call 956-7866.

"Many colors From Only One Plate," color printing demonstration with George Woollard, 7 p.m. July 23, Academy Art Center. Free.

Workshops: "Off the Press Bed and Beyond," a non-technical relief printmaking course with Kim Chai, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 22-Aug. 20, Academy Art Center. Cost: $141. Register, 956-6424.

"Non-toxic Color Etching," 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 30-Aug. 27, Academy Art Center. George Woollard teaches how to print colored etchings from one printing plate. Cost: $90. register, 536-5507.

Adult "Pencil Drawing" classes with Patrick Ching, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Naturally Hawaiian shop. Beginning to intermediate artists will learn procedure, shading and composing techniques. Bring a black and white photo of something to draw. Cost: $30 (first class); $20 (follow-up classes). Ten students per class. Prepaid registration reserves space.

Children 5- to 10-years-old can also learn pencil drawing techniques, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10, Naturally Hawaiian store. Information at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

"Acrylic Painting" with Patrick Ching will cover theory, shading, tinting, blending and glazing techniques. For beginning to intermediate artists. From 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Naturally Hawaiian store. Bring a picture of something to paint. Cost: $60 for materials plus $30 (first class); $25 (follow-up classes). Eight students per class. Register at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

"Oil Painting" with Patrick Ching works with color mixing, blending, glazing and detailing. For intermediate to advanced artists. Eight students per class. Two sessions recommended. Cost: $115 for materials plus $30 (first class); $25 (follow-up classes). Register at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

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NOTICES

Visual artists wanted: Tomorrow is the deadline for artists interested in being considered for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts "Art In Public Places-Artists In Residence" program. Applications available at the Department of Education Arts Education Office or call 394-1353.

Gallery on the Pali: Looking for art reviewers and mask makers. Call Gloria Staackmann, 946-0550.

"Partners 1988": Major exhibit looking for participants and coordinators. Call Norma Nichols, 526-1191. Art reviewers are also wanted. Call Gloria Staackmann, 946-0550.

Art on the Net: The Gallery Store will display art or products for sale for 6 months on the internet with option to renew. Artists will receive 90 percent of the sale. Cost: $15 per item showcased, plus 10 percent finder fee upon customer purchase. For information call 263-6199 or go online at http://hukilau.com/art

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CONTESTS

Spectrum '97 Exhibition: Windward Artists Guild wants Hawaii artists for their juried show, Sept. 1-30. Awards. Entries will be received, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitor Center. Information, 235-6294.

Black and whites: Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three color or black and white photographs that creatively and dramatically convey the theme "Justice For All." Entries may be sent to: Justice For All Photo Contest, Hawaii Justice Foundation, 810 Richards St., Suite 645, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, by Aug. 30. One photo per contestant. Prints shouldbe 7"x5" or larger. Open to photographers of any level. Members of the Hawaii Justice Foundation and Hawaii State Bar Association's board and staff are ineligible. Submission of photos allow the foundation and association to use the photos in the Foundation's Annual Report, the Hawaii Bar Journal and other publications. To receive acknowledgement or receipt of an entry, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. For return of entries, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call 537-1868.