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POSTED: Sunday, January 31, 2010

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”;Watch Amy Hanaialii, below, and Eric Gilliom perform with Jamie Foxx during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on CBS 7 p.m. Sunday.

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“;Nothin' on You”; by B.o.B aka Bobby Ray feat. Bruno Mars (www.myspace.com/bobatl)

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For a unique Valentine's Day plan, book your spot at the Waikiki Aquarium early. The Seaduction Dinner at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 will seat 30 couples for a candlelight dinner among the exhibits for $300. For reservations, call 440-9015.

 

VIGNETTES

UH show on Beijing opera star

Learn about the career of internationally acclaimed Beijing opera star Mei Lanfang at “;The Art and Life of Mei Lanfang,”; on exhibit at the Commons Gallery at the University of Hawaii-Manoa art department.

Curators from the Mei Lanfang Museum in Taizhou traveled to the school to install the show, comprising historical photos, ornaments, costumes and weaponry from the actor's best-known performances in a 50-year career. Mei is credited with introducing Beijing opera to the United States.

The exhibit runs 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 to 12. Call 956-6888.

 

Don't miss

Ceramist Esther Nowell, legendary in this town for her whimsical animal figures and beautiful blue-and-white pieces, is presenting her annual show at the Gallery at Ward Centre, “;Beyond the Blue,”; through Feb. 26.

Find gorgeous functional pieces, some in blue and white, as well as endearing miniature sculptures of pigs, horses, rabbits and more.

Nowell's work is showing alongside pastels by award winner Gregory Pai, whose show is titled “;The Subliminal Landscape.”; A reception for the duo takes place 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7. Call 597-8034.

 

Last chance

» Faculty Biennial, 2010: Works by working and teaching artists at Kapiolani Community College. Through Friday, Koa Gallery at Kapiolani Community College, 734-9374.
» Dana Forsberg: Works from several recent series, including “;Mapping Series,”; “;A Place You Know With Your Eyes Closed,”; “;Drawn to Remember”; and “;Indian Through Girls' Eyes: Empowering Village Girls with Camera.”; Through Thursday, Kirsch Gallery at Punahou School.
» Nagano on Bali: Watercolors inspired by Bali. Through next Sunday, Baik Designs, Gentry Pacific Design Center, 560 N. Nimitz Highway, 524-2290.
» ”;Passports”;: Wearable art by Elizabeth Kent and watercolor by Dave Devenot. Through today, Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034.
» University of Hawaii-Manoa graduate exhibition: Paintings, ceramics, fiber, glass, photography, design, printmaking, sculptures and electronic media. Through Friday, University of Hawaii Art Gallery, 956-6888.