FirstFridayHawaii.com July 2010 Eblast

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First Friday Honolulu Art Gallery Walk is tomorrow, July 2, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (with after hour activities until 2:00 am) Come on down to the Chinatown/Downtown area and visit the galleries and merchants who will open their doors and present an impressive array of exhibits and events. Check out our website for more First Friday details:

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Profiles of the Month - 2 Artist. 1) Colleen Wilcox - Maliko Designs - Fine art, illustration, accessory and jewelry design. Featured at bambuTwo 7/2/2010 2) Bert Wong of Hawaiian MetalWorks - Beautiful works of art with metal. Links at the bottom of this message.
One Night Stand in The Chinatown Courtyard(5:30pm to 9:30pm) : The Mendonca Building's unique Courtyard offers you a peek into 10 new artist studio Lofts. Bert Wong will be holding a $5.00 raffle to win a two Monstera sculpture piece (valued at $300) at the One Night Stand in the Chinatown Courtyard on Smith Street. Winner does not have to be present to win
Live from the Lawn @ Hawaii State Art Museum: "BIG Big Island" (6:00pm to 9:00pm): Featuring some of the very best in performing arts from Hawai'i Island.
bambuTwo Featuring Artist Colleen Wilcox (5:00pm to 2:00am): Colleen's artistic style is infused with dynamic movement and vibrant emotion that expresses her appreciation of natural beauty and island life.
Art Exhibit at ThirtyNineHotel- "Stay Sweet" featuring Kirsten Rae Simonsen (6:00 pm- 9:00 pm): Simonsen's work incorporates drawn text, which at first often reads as mundane, bland, even saccharine pleasantries.
ThirtyNineHotel Presents: Go Bang Party (9:00pm): Come join the fun! Featuring DJ's Gelareh & Timo as your musical hosts.
Hawaii Theatre Center presents 2010 Hawaii Chinese Festival (5:00 pm- 9:00 pm): Showcasing a variety of Chinese dance, music, martial-art and language performances; featuring pianist Irwin Jiang performing classic Chinese compositions.
First Friday @ Ong King - (5:00pm to 2:00am): Featuring ** Art Off The Wall Productions Artists **, Gavin Murai, Don Balao, Edward Atkins, Kristie Lazo, Lance Agena, Marie Iwasaki, Kamea Hadar, POets:, Cody Pierce, Tui Scanlan Dance performances by Shakti Belly Dance, Au s Shaolin Arts Lion Dance, Musical guests: Rob Barreca, Cultural Movement, Huana Ahi, Dj Wish
Island Keepsakes CHRISTMAS IN JULY! (5:00pm-10:00pm): Sale. 25% off entire stock.
Hukilau Honolulu Featuring Juke Joint (6:00pm - 9:00pm): Free concert & drink specials.
Contemporary Museum Gallery Downtown- First Hawaiian Bank featuring Papahānaumokuākea: Recent Photographs by Wayne Levin. (7:00pm-9:00pm): This extraordinary body of work documenting Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Al Hogue (Modern Master of Light and a FirstFridayHawaii.com sponsor) has released a new artwork - "Waikiki Moon": This NEW RELEASE is 35% Off Pre-published price until 7/16/2010.
Our Facebook page is growing fast! If you like what you see, click on the Like icon and become a Fan today!
NEW Waikiki to First Friday Pub Crawl: Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar in Waikiki now does a First Friday Pub Crawl (transporting folks from bar in Waikiki over to Downtown/Chinatown) every First Friday from 7 pm to 10 pm. With TWO complementary drinks includes in the package... this is a great way experience First Friday. NEW PHOTOS POSTED. Get the details and make a reservation here.
CHECK OUT THE FEATURED PAGES! Featured Pages - We now have feature pages (check the header on any web page). These pages will focus on popular First Friday/Downtown categories and be supported by FirstFridayHawaii.com sponsors. If you would like to become a sponsor and show your support for the community... call 808-739-9797.
Aloha Street To Feature Special Downtown Honolulu Area Guide. Aloha Street is one of the largest Japanese mix media publications in Hawaii. This is a great way to market your downtown business to Japanese tourists.
There is so much more... check the news and calendar.

INTERACTIVE GEO MAP
Our Calendar of Events Map has been updated for July 2nd, 2010: Before you head out to First Friday, make sure you print out a copy of our Interactive Map that can help you navigate and visit all the exciting places & activities!

https://www.firstfridayhawaii.com/d/d/maps.html

FEATURED EVENTS

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Chinatown Courtyard - One Night Stand in The Chinatown Courtyard - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
The Mendonca Building's unique Courtyard is open again for First Friday and will be also be offering a peek into the 10 new artist studio Lofts that have been added upstairs. HAPA is still accepting applications for tenancy.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Live from the Lawn @ Hawaii State Art Museum - "BIG Big Island" - 6 - 9pm
Featuring some of the very best in performing arts from Hawai'i Island. Headlining the evening is Kaumaka'iwa Kanaka'ole, as well as singer/songwriter/vagabond Bo Lozoff, and musical duo Lorna Lim and Wailau Ryder. Featuring new exhibition Hi‘iakaikapoliopele: Visual Stories by Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists.".

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - bambuTwo Featuring Artist Colleen Wilcox - 5pm - 2am
Colleen's artistic style is infused with dynamic movement and vibrant emotion that expresses her appreciation of natural beauty and island life.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Art Exhibition - ThirtyNineHotel Exhibit: Stay Sweet - Featuring Kirsten Rae Simonsen - 6-9pm
Simonsen s work incorporates drawn text, which at first often reads asmundane, bland, even saccharine pleasantries

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Special Event - Hawaii Theatre Center - 2010 Hawaii Chinese Festival - 5pm - 9pm
Showcasing a variety of Chinese dance, music, martial-art and language performances; the show features pianist Irwin Jiang performing classic Chinese compositions.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - First Friday @ Ong King - 5pm-2AM
Featuring ** Art Off The Wall Productions Artists **, Gavin Murai, Don Balao, Edward Atkins, Kristie Lazo, Lance Agena, Marie Iwasaki, Kamea Hadar, POets:, Cody Pierce, Tui Scanlan Dance performances by Shakti Belly Dance, Au s Shaolin Arts Lion Dance, Musical guests: Rob Barreca, Cultural Movement, Huana Ahi, Dj Wish

7/3/2009 - Special Event - Island Keepsakes CHRISTMAS IN JULY! - 5:00 pm - 10pm
Beat the heat in Island Keepsakes. Christmas in July Sale. 25% off entire stock.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Hukilau Honolulu First Friday - Juke Joint - 6pm - 9pm
Free concert, drink specials and try our new mojito menu and sushi specials.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Exhibit - Contemporary Museum Gallery downtown - First Hawaiian Bank - Papahānaumokuākea: Recent Photographs by Wayne Levin - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m
This extraordinary body of work documenting Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Hasr Wine Co. Wine Tasting - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Retail Wine Store specializing in California Wines that are Highly Allocated and Exclusive. Also proud owners of 15 one-of-a-kind Premiere Napa Valley Wines in the World.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Sustainable Art at Hooser Campaign Headquarters - 5:00 PM - 9:00pm
Come see artists Rodrigo Villarroel and Sande Robert articulate Senator Hooser's position on Energy Independence through art.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Hanks Cafe Honolulu - 5pm - 2am
Featuring Jungle Rocket from 9pm - till whenever. Original paintings and prints by owner Hank Taufaasau

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Art Exhibition - ThirtyNineHotel Presents: Go Bang Party - 9pm
A few readers might know that thirtyninehotel's First Friday party, Go Bang! takes its name from the Arthur Russell song of the same name.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Indigo - First Friday - Martini Madness - 4pm-7pm - 4pm-2am
Great spot to start the evening

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Rock Shop - Enter the Shopping Spree! - 5-9pm
ROCK SHOP, shopping for the individualist in us all. $20.00 Vintage Fill-a-Bag! Fill a bag with all your vintage needs for just $20!

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Pygoya Gallery - 5:30pm - 9pm
Hawaii 1st and only digital gallery exhibiting Pygoya's as well as global digital artists' works.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Chinatown Boardroom - 5pm - 9pm
Surf Boutique / Art Gallery featuring custom one-of-a-kind surfboards and Lowbrow art by local and international artists. Chinatown Boardroom also features a selection of limited edition and specialty books, apparel, jewelery and other unique accessories.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Laughtrack Theater Company - Friday Frenzy - See Notes
First Friday Frenzy at Laughtrack Theater Co. is a great way for first-timers to check out some great entertainment.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Black Cat Tattoo Studio - 6:00 PM
Honolulu's only Tattoo Parlor-Art Gallery,featuring a wide variety of creative ,original art on a monthly basis Celebrating First Friday's with live tattooing, live music,amazing artist ... and cocktails!

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - First Friday @ The Loft - 5pm-2AM
art.fashion.music

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - The Art Board and 1170 Nuuanu Avenue - First Friday On The Court - 5:30pm - 9pm
Live music and unique one of a kind handmade items here!!

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - OTTO CAKE at Chinatown's First Friday - Featuring Cheesecake - 5-9pm
OTTO CAKE will be serving up its fresh-baked specialty cheesecakes and coffees

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Manifest First Friday - 5pm -9pm
Kimie Kauikeolani Miner is native born to the islands, representing Hawaii, Kimie grew up with Hawaiian, reggae, and soul influences.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Christy Fujii Gallery - 5pm -9pm
All of Christy Fujii's paintings are originals. A natural at art, Christy developed her talent at an early age. In her childhood years, she would sketch portraits and images from her hometown Gyongju in South Korea.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Floterior - 5pm -9pm
Featuring an exceptional collection of EurAsian, floral-themed decor personally created and selected by award-winning Master Flower Designer and certified Interior Space Designer Yoshie "Aya" Anzai, AIFD.

July - Friday, 7/2/2010 - Ramsay Museum Featuring Dietrich Varez - 5pm -9pm
Dietrich Varez is an artist with innate talent, displaying the qualities of imagination, intellect and industry in his work

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 808-739-9797 or info@firstfridayhawaii.com.

Aloha,
Ernest Abrams
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PROFILES OF THE MONTH Back to the top

Colleen Wilcox - Maliko Designs 808-554-2878
Fine art, illustration, accessory and jewelry design. FEATURED at bambuTwo 7/2/20109

Bert Wong of Hawaiian MetalWorks (808) 781-9496
Welding Services are offered for all types of welding. I have helped customers design and fabricate everything from gate repair to making custom rudder brackets for kayaks. FEATURED at Chinatown Courtyard 7/2/20109

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