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POSTED: Friday, October 31, 2008

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Banking on art

Even in these tough economic times, many are banking on art, specifically works by artists for the official presidential campaign of Barack Obama, sold at www.barackobama.com. All 5,000 posters by artists Shepard Fairey and Scott Hansen—bound to be collectibles just for the historical aspect of the candidate's nomination—sold out at $70 each and are being auctioned on eBay for up to three times the price.

Shown is “;HOPE,”; by Robert Indiana, creator of the iconic “;LOVE”; artwork, inspired by the same. Although its design quietly supports the candidate, its universal message would work well on any modernist's living room wall. All 150 prints were signed; at press time 88 remain. The cost for each, donated to the Obama camp: $2,500.

 

New pet store offers a new leash on 'lifestyle'

It's called a “;pet lifestyle store”; with a “;natural approach to nutrition and pet care.”; What does that mean? Find out at this weekend's grand opening of 55 Pawsh Place in the Halekuai Shopping Center in Kapolei.

Events begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow with a meet-and-greet and adoption event with the Hawaii Dog Foundation, featuring bully mixes and larger dogs.

On Sunday, Cheryl Chang of Koolau Bed & Biscuit leads a session on show dogs at 2 p.m., and Liz Harris-Vonack of Dog Training by Liz explains positive training for dogs at 3 p.m. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

The weekend includes 10 percent savings on all purchases, prizes and snacks.

Pawsh Place offers all-natural foods, treats and supplements as well as accessories such as toys, apparel and grooming products. A library of pet reference books is also available for browsing.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Call 674-2055.

HOME & GARDEN

Stroll through ghoul garden in Wahiawa

Take the family for a walk through Wahiawa Botanical Garden's “;enchanted spooktacular forest”; from 4 to 8 p.m. today. You'll stroll by specters in the trees, a haunted cemetery, ghouls around a cauldron AND you might even catch a glimpse of a “;mysterious green lady.”;

Call 621-5463.

 

Lyon classes teach crafts, gardening

Lyon Arboretum is offering two classes on Hawaiian crafts and vegetable growing tomorrow.

Learn to make a niho oki, a traditional Hawaiian utility knife with inset shark teeth. The knife was used to strip the outer bark from wauke for kapa and to carve patterns on the kapa beater.

Taught by Kahakuaila Toledo, each student will receive a supply kit for one knife. More kits will be available for purchase at the class, which runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20, plus $25 for supplies.

If you'd rather exercise your green thumb, a University of Hawaii pantry class held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. will cover growing your own vegetables. Instructors Grace Asperin, Cate Overstreet and Desmond Ogata will explain the University of Hawaii's Seed program, basic propagation techniques, soil testing and plant-disease diagnosis. Students will receive seeds developed for Hawaii's gardens.

More seeds can be purchased at the class.

Cost is $15. Call 988-0461.

 

Learn about patio plants at Foster

Foster Botanical Gardens is holding a discussion about patio plants led by instructor Carlton Luka, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at the gardens.

Cost is the admission fee of $5; $3 for residents.

Reservations required; 522-7064.

DA KINE

Friends help publicist with cancer fight

“;That's What Friends Are For,”; a benefit for publicist Elissa Josephsohn in her battle with cancer, will be held Nov. 9 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Restaurant Row.

Josephsohn was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer and continues to undergo chemotherapy. Proceeds from the event will help with her medical and living expenses.

Entertainment for the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be provided by Shari Lynn, Jimmy Borges, Don Conover, Cathy Foy-Mahi, Joey Caldarone, Kit Samson and more. A Web auction will offer items including trips to New York City and Los Angeles.

Suggested minimum donation is $100. Donations may also be sent to http://www.friendsoflisa.com. E-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). To donate an auction item, call Wendy Nagaishi at 342-3329.

 

Oboist to share stories at free Borders show

The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra's principal oboist, J. Scott Janusch, will tell his personal musical story during a free concert preview, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Borders at Ward Center.

The “;Meet the Musicians”; series brings musicians to the Borders music department to talk about their roles in the symphony and answer questions. A pair of tickets to a symphony concert will be given away at each event.

Janusch will perform Richard Strauss' Oboe Concerto in D Major in the Symphony's “;All-Strauss Experience”; Nov. 8 and 9 at Blaisdell Concert Hall.

“;Meet the Musicians”; continues Dec. 1 with French horn player Jonathan Parrish.

 

Sweet music comes to Wal-Mart stores

Raiatea Helm is going on a tour of Wal-Mart stores in November to promote her partnership with Hawaiian Host.

A CD sampler of three songs by Helm has been packaged with 14 pieces of Hawaiian Host macadamia-nut chocolates in a Christmas Medley gift set.

Helm will perform and sign autographs:

Tomorrow: 11 a.m., Hilo.

Sunday: 11 a.m., Maui; 5:30 p.m., Kunia.

Nov. 7: 5:30 p.m., Pearl City.

Nov. 9: 10 a.m., Mililani; 3:30 p.m., Kona.

Nov. 11: 5:30 p.m., Keeaumoku.

Nov. 22: 11 a.m., Kauai.