Koa gallery showcases Kauai artists

Catch up with Kauai's art scene at Kapiolani Community College, where Koa Gallery is showing “;Kauai 5”; for a final week. Carol Bennett, Doug Britt, Sharon Britt, Karen Gally and Wayne Zebzda share their work in the exhibit, which runs through Friday.

Koa Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call 734-9374.

Photo exhibit honors Filipino vets

October is Filipino-American History Month, and as part of its celebration, the Filipino-American Historical Society is presenting a photo exhibit, “;A Legacy of Valor and Loyalty,”; at Honolulu Hale through Oct. 23.

The show pays tribute to the contributions of Hawaii's Filipino and Filipino-American war vets, who were vital to furthering U.S. political goals in the Pacific in the 20th century.

For related events, including a film screening and youth performance and visual arts event, call Clem at 956-7348 or Lyna at 956-0867.

Special events

» The ARTS at Marks Garage will be screening a one-hour premiere episode from “;Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century,”; Season 5 of the Peabody Award-winning PBS series. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; call 521-2903.

Art on Furlough Fridays

» The Academy Art Center is offering three-session art classes for students in grades 1 to 6 during the 17 furlough days instituted in public schools. Themed classes, which run 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., include art-making and museum visits. Classes are $150; find registration forms at http://www.honoluluacademy.org. Call 532-8741.

Also, the Honolulu Academy of Arts will offer free admission to students with ID on furlough days. Groups are limited to five children per adult.

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Stuffs

LOOK » In light of the canonization of Father Damien, KHET presents the life of Father Damien at 7 p.m. today OC16 will run an hour-long documentary about Damien at 1 p.m., followed by canonization footage at 2 p.m.

LISTEN » “;Sha La La La La”; by Heavy Young Heathens (www.myspace.com/heavyyoungheathens)

DO » Think just because Halloween is more than two weeks away, you don't have to worry about Christmas? Think again. Easter Seals Hawaii has already begin selling tickets for its annual Gingerbread Family Festival Dec. 13. Packages are $39. Log on to www.eastersealshawaii.org for registration forms or for volunteer opportunities at the festival.