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[ DA KINE ]
Feel the calligraphy
TEMARI Center for Asian and Pacific Arts is offering Japanese calligraphy lessons from visiting artist Noriko Wada for people of all skill levels.
Beginner lessons will be given on Tuesday and April 6. Advanced lessons will take place Wednesday and April 7.
Classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at TEMARI's new location at 1754 Lusitana St. for a fee of $50. To register, call 536-4566.
Wada, who holds a master's degree in art education from Nara University, approaches calligraphy by capturing the feeling as well as the imagery of the character formed by brush and ink.
A character for the word "wind," for instance, raises questions like: "Is it of a strong wind or a gentle breeze? A moisture-laden damp wind or a dry wind?" she says.
TEMARI, celebrating its 25th anniversary of perpetuating traditional Asian-Pacific arts, is also offering a free open house "Meet the Artist" session with Wada from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
"Legends" returns
IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre returns to the stage next weekend at Hawaii Theatre with a reworking of "Hawaiian Myths & Legends."
The evening-length production is full of color and vitality as it soars with acrobatic airborne deities and breathtaking dancers suspended by silk, offering a provocative interpretation of the cultural mythology of the Hawaiian Islands.
Performances will take place at 8 p.m. next Friday and April 3. Tickets are $25 to $40, available at the theater, or call 528-0506.
Ocean fest at museum
The sixth annual E Malama I Ke Kai Family Ocean Festival will take place April 4 with fun for the whole family from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Bishop Museum Great Lawn.
There will be live exhibits, reef displays and hands-on activities presented by ocean conservation organizations. Entertainment by the Brothers Cazimero, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Raiatea Helm, 'Ale'a, Makana, Weldon Kekauoha, Kupaaina and others will be featured.
There also will be food, keiki rides and games, a crafters village, silent auction and access to all the museum exhibits.
Pre-sale tickets are $10 for a family of four (free for children ages 3 and under) and are available online at www.hawaiian105.com, at the Bishop Museum and through all Oahu Punana Leo schools.
For details, call Manu or Kalei at 536-7999.
[ HOME & GARDEN ]
Roof matters
If you've been having roof trouble due to the recent high winds, the timing's right to take in this month's Build New or Redo seminar, which features a special presentation by Tropical Roofing and Raingutters president Charles Beeck.
Other featured speakers are Homeworks construction specialist Mike Mudgett; kitchen designer Marshall Hickox; architect Kiyoshi Toi, AIA; Al Lum, of Viking Appliances; Dan Georgia, of Century 21 All Islands; and Derek Cheng, of American Savings Bank.
The workshop, which covers the basics of starting up and financing a home improvement project, will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant, 499 Kapahulu Ave.
Guests are invited to bring plans for one-on-one consultations after the presentation.
Call 955-2777 for reservations.
[ ODDS & ENDS ]
Capiz makes a comeback
That '70s shell that found its way into homes in the form of Tiffany-style lampshades and cascading ceiling fixtures is back.
Making the crossover from disco-decade kitsch to metro cool, the capiz seashell can be seen around town sold in the form of candleholders, doorway curtains, wind chimes and more. Online, Horchow.com even offers them as place mats.
The shells come from the bivalve mollusk scientifically known as Placuna placenta, found in the Philippines, where its edible flesh is considered a delicacy. The mollusk also produces small, irregular, opaque lead-colored pearls. It is, however, better known here for its wonderfully translucent shell handcrafted into home accessories.
Take a clue from "Arrested Development" star Portia de Rossi, who purchased the chandelier at left for her home, according to InStyle Home magazine. Whether used as a focal point or a simple accent, it can add drama and glamour or bring a touch of casual beach retreat ambience to any room.
INSTYLE
This chandelier (Hydromedusa No. 2, $1,500), featured in InStyle Home magazine, boasts 700 capiz shells and was recommened for use in a dining room. From Pool New York, 212-979-9692.
ILLUMINATIONS
Capiz lantern candleholders, left, create a soft flicker of light (Illuminations at Ala Moana, $30 for the Ellipse, $25 for the Pillar), while the door curtain, right, adds pizzazz to any doorway (32-by- 80 inches wide, $100).
PIER1
With a gentle breeze the capiz chime ushers in the clinking sound of a champagne toast, $10 at Pier1.
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