Eco-art

Put together by Bundit Kanisthakhon and Kirk Malanchuk, the installation has a recycling theme, as it's made up of plastic bottles, caps, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and other everyday-use containers.

At the always lively Ong King Art Center (184 N. King St., 306-7823), it'll be a joint exhibition by Joseph Carlisi and E.J. Heroldt.

FIRST FRIDAY Debuting at this month's First Friday downtown gallery walk is "Cap-a-City" at the Tadpole Studio, 1160 Smith Street (tadpolestudio.org). Place: Downtown/ Chinatown district Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday Call: 521-2903

Carlisi, a New York-born painter, places photorealistic figures in vibrantly colored tableaux. Heroldt, hailing from the avant-garde Berlin art scene, produces abstract compositions.

Live roosters will also be part of taro farmer Jason's original art installation.

There will also be an afterparty at the center, starting at 9, with live music from ukulele player Taimane Gardner in collaboration with Quadrophonix, MC Joel Spiral's band The Dinner, and other sundry dancers and musicians.

Other highlights include:

» A glass blowing demonstration by Hawaii Glass Artists at the ARTS at Marks Garage (1161 Nuuanu Avenue, 521-2903). Part of the ongoing annual exhibition now on display at the gallery/performance space.

» The opening of "Ho'olina: Birthright" at the Kim Taylor Reece Gallery (1142 Bethel Street, 293-2000). Originally exhibited at the Bishop Museum back in 2004, this display of Hawaiian contemporary art features work by the Jensen family, specifically sculptures by Rocky Jensen, fine art photography by his daughter Natalie, and illustrations from son Frank. The reception will also include Patrick Makuakane and his Halau Na Lei Hul I Ka Wekiu, who will be performing "Daughters of Haumea" at the Hawaii Theatre Friday and Saturday nights.

» A reception for "Encore Excellence" at the Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage (1161 Nuuanu Avenue, 536-9828). It's an exhibition for the winners of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual "Commitment to Excellence" art exhibition of last year. Featured artists are sculptor Mark Chai, mixed-media painterr Calvin Collins and ceramicist Douglas Kenney.

Participating venues include:

Pacific Traditions Gallery, 19 N. Pauahi St., 531-5122

Art Board, 1170 Nuuanu Ave. #104, 536-0121

Jeff Chang Pottery, 808 Fort Street Mall, 599-2502

New Life Gallery, 1190 Nuuanu Ave., 531-0303

Studio of Roy Venters, 1160-A Nuuanu Ave., 381-3445

Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 586-0900

Carlos M. Chee Studio/Gallery, 111 Nuuanu Ave. #210, 233-8457

Cathedral Gallery, 1184 Bishop St., 536-7036

thirtyninehotel, 39 Hotel St., 599-2552

The Contemporary Art Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., 526-1322

Gallery walk maps are available online at artsatmarks.com.