Aloha ,
The First First Friday Honolulu Art Gallery Walk of 2012 is tomorrow - August 3rd, 2012 (lots of details below). Come on down to the Chinatown/Downtown from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (with after hour activities until 2:00 am) and visit the galleries and merchants and enjoy their impressive array of exhibits and events.
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| Profiles of the Month - AUGUST 2012 -
View profiles of the month and previous profiles of the month on First Friday Hawaii.Com.- Owens & Co.
- Black Cat Tattoo Studio
- Hukilau Honolulu
- Kat Reeder - The Art of Kat Reeder
- DJ Silvana
- Kealoha - Poet and Storyteller
- TAG - The Actors' Group
- FLOTERIOR
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| FEATURED EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS (Back to the top) - View the highlights and big events for this First Friday | Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - Dayton Watanabe & Art (8/3/2012 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dayton Watanabe will perform on slack key guitar. While enjoying the music, visit the galleries of HiSAM, including the new HiSAM Sculpture Garden, during this free monthly evening event. More...
| First Friday News - Keep up with the latest news from the First Friday community - special events, calendars, Downtown/Chinatown news, art news and much more! More...
| Andrew Rose Gallery Present ON PAPER (7/6/2012 - 6-9pm)
ANDREW ROSE GALLERY is proud to present ON PAPER, the gallery's first annual exhibition of artworks on paper by gallery and international artists. Artists in the exhibition include Charles Cohan, Frank Gehry, Philip Guston, Jasper Johns, Linda K ne, Ellsworth Kelly, Marcia Morse, Noreen Naughton and Andrew Rose. More...
| Loading Zone First Friday - Grand Opening Event (8/3/2012 - 5pm-9pm)
Exclusive Grand Opening Event at Loading Zone on Friday, August 3, 2012 (First Friday) by Linda Kuo and Chanel Tanaka. The Loading Zone Grand Opening features Essence of Hawaii, a journey of contemporary art in Hawaii. More...
| ART music BEER at Chinatown Courtyard (8/3/2012 - 5:30pm - 10:00pm)
The Chinatown Courtyard will be transformed into a Secret Beer Garden benefitting The ARTS at Marks. Shop Bop & Grind takes over the downstairs walkway with music that'll make you bop while you shop, delicious grinds and local goods. Intimate music with short sets between 6-9pm. The Chinatown Artist Loft inhabitants will open their galleries to the public between 5-10pm. More...
| Hawaii Art Matted Prints For Sale
SALE - FREE MATTED PRINT - LIMITED TIME OFFER - Purchasing a Patrick Ching matted print is a cost effective way to own excellent Hawaii Art. Prices range from $20.00 - $80.00 More...
| Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce - 34th Annual "Commitment to Excellence" Art Exhibition - August 14 - Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Hawaii artist showcase their creativity and talent! - WATCH VIDEO More...
| Ong King First Friday - WELCOME TO THE FAMILY (8/3/2012 - 5pm-2AM)
Leading edge arts, culture and entertainment.Art - Poetry - Improv - Movement and much more... The original godfathers are back! Special performance by MC See and Jonathan Heraux. All ages show, come dress in costume. More...
| Brasserie Du Vin First Friday (8/3/2012 - 5:30pm - 2pm)
A taste of France in Downtown Honolulu. Featuring DJ Silvana Alfonso with DJ Niconose from 9 to 11. More...
| Hawaii Artist Patrick Ching Latest Newsletter - 2012 - Art tips, new release, free print offer,TV show, new Kaneohe Marine Corps Station monk seal poster, Koko Crater hike t-shirt, new art class schedule, Las Vegas class, new photos and much more... More...
| SOHO Mixed Media Bar - Art, Entertainment, Party (8/3/2012 - 6pm - 2am)
One of the largest bars in town, and hosting some of the biggest parties. SoHo Mixed Media Bar blends the different el More...
| Mish Mash! (8/3/2012 - 6-9pm)
Featuring Artwork by the Diamond Princess of Honolulu. - Come say hello, have a drink and some food, check out some art, listen to some tunes and of course pick up some vintage goodies! LIve Sidewalk Musical Performances by Rain Tears AND Still Life More...
| Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) - A great supporter of our community - Established in 1998, the HTA is the lead state agency for Hawai‘i’s visitor industry. the HTA has the ability to manage, create and support the development of unique tourism experiences such as community and cultural festivals, sporting events, natural resources and community programs. More...
| Owens & Co. (8/3/2012)
10% OFF SPECIAL! Owens & Co. is a unique boutique located in the Chinatown Arts district of Honolulu. Owens & Co. offers a fantastic collection of home accessories, gifts, as well as vintage items. Please stop by to check out the shop. More...
| HASR Wine Celebrates its 7th Anniversary - Retail Wine Store specializing in California Wines that are Highly Allocated and Exclusive. More...
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Save $$$ - Buy Online - Includes up to 5 quarts of 5W30 Oil and a new Oil Filter, a free tire rotation, visual brake inspection and a Hawaii state safety check inspection good for up to 1 year. $48.99! (normally $89.69). Includes shop fees. More...
| Indigo - Martini Madness - 4pm-6pm & First Friday Party (8/3/2012 - 4-6pm) - Home Of The Original Downtown Chinatown $4 Martini's More...
| The Taste of a Successful Website - Is your website performing? Producing revenue? Generating new customers?
See what it takes to make a "successful" website. See how MBC Website clients are making thousands of dollars every month.
| WAIKIKI HOTEL SPECIAL - Get the best hotel prices in Waikiki. Premium Standard Room, parking and internet access for as low as $60.00/night! Know someone coming to Hawaii? 40% off Get them a great deal on a Waikiki hotel. More...
| Magnetic: First Friday at The Venue (8/3/2012 - 8pm-2am) - Showcasing the UD Family DJ's: Shift, DayBreak, and Peter Lau these three talented individuals hold their residency with us for a reason. Dj Shift shows us several sides of the EDM. More...
| Richard Atsatt on display at BambooTwo for the next 4-6 weeks - If it's pleasing to the eye of my soul, it becomes my latest love interest. More...
| Map of First Friday Art Walk Event Calendar - AUGUST 3rd, 2012 - (last update: 8/2/2012) Interactive map of event calendar. More...
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| PROFILES OF THE MONTH (Back to the top) - 8 great profiles of this month | | CALENDAR/EVENTS (Back to the top) - We have over 36 new events and ongoing activities posted for the month. | August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Exhibit / Entertainment - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - Dayton Watanabe & Art - 5:00pm - 9:00pm Dayton Watanabe will perform on slack key guitar. While enjoying the music, visit the galleries of HiSAM, including the new HiSAM Sculpture Garden, during this free monthly evening event.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - Ong King First Friday - WELCOME TO THE FAMILY - 5pm-2AM Leading edge arts, culture and entertainment.Art - Poetry - Improv - Movement and much more... The original godfathers are back! Special performance by MC See and Jonathan Heraux. All ages show, come dress in costume.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Art Exhibition - Andrew Rose Gallery Present ON PAPER - 6-9pm ANDREW ROSE GALLERY is proud to present ON PAPER, the gallery's first annual exhibition of artworks on paper by gallery and international artists. Artists in the exhibition include Charles Cohan, Frank Gehry, Philip Guston, Jasper Johns, Linda K ne, Ellsworth Kelly, Marcia Morse, Noreen Naughton and Andrew Rose.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - ART music BEER at Chinatown Courtyard - 5:30pm - 10:00pm The Chinatown Courtyard will be transformed into a Secret Beer Garden benefitting The ARTS at Marks. Shop Bop & Grind takes over the downstairs walkway with music that'll make you bop while you shop, delicious grinds and local goods. Intimate music with short sets between 6-9pm. The Chinatown Artist Loft inhabitants will open their galleries to the public between 5-10pm.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Celebrating our 7th Year! - It's that time again...First Friday and the Chinatown Art Walk is on...to help us kick off the evening...we have Lanai Tabura here to pour his current vintage of "Look me in the eye"...see you there!
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Shopping - Art - Mish Mash! - 6-9pm Featuring Artwork by the Diamond Princess of Honolulu. - Come say hello, have a drink and some food, check out some art, listen to some tunes and of course pick up some vintage goodies! LIve Sidewalk Musical Performances by Rain Tears AND Still Life
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Magnetic: First Friday at The Venue - 8pm-2am Showcasing the UD Family DJ's: Shift, DayBreak, and Peter Lau these three talented individuals hold their residency with us for a reason. Dj Shift shows us several sides of the EDM.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - SOHO Mixed Media Bar - Art, Entertainment, Party - 6pm - 2am One of the largest bars in town, and hosting some of the biggest parties. SoHo Mixed Media Bar blends the different el
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - Loading Zone First Friday - Grand Opening Event - 5pm-9pm Exclusive Grand Opening Event at Loading Zone on Friday, August 3, 2012 (First Friday) by Linda Kuo and Chanel Tanaka. The Loading Zone Grand Opening features Essence of Hawaii, a journey of contemporary art in Hawaii.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment & Food - Brasserie Du Vin First Friday - 5:30pm - 2pm A taste of France in Downtown Honolulu. Featuring DJ Silvana Alfonso with DJ Niconose from 9 to 11.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Community - Adega Portuguesa First Friday - 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM Music, food an dentertainment all night long
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Exhibit - Louis Pohl Gallery Featuring - 5pm - 9pm The collection of works displayed at the Louis Pohl Gallery is as diverse as it is dynamic due to the spectrum of art venues featured in the gallery due to a unique collaboration of its Resident Artists.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Boutique - Florencia Arias - First Friday - 5pm-10pm Inspired by the Latin culture and the latest trends of cosmopolitan cities, Florencia Arias simple and modern styles with a fresh twist
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment/ Social - Bar 35 - 9-2PM Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Indigo - Martini Madness - 4pm-6pm & First Friday Party - 4-6pm Home Of The Original Downtown Chinatown $4 Martini's
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Shopping - Shop Bop & Grind! First Friday! Now at Chinatown Courtyard - Art Music Beer Event - 6-9pm SHOP-BOP-&-GRIND and the Secret Beer Garden are now in the Courtyard on First Friday and they welcome you to come and join them for a different and exciting experience on First Friday.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment - First Friday Street Roda by Capoeira Cordão de Ouro - 8PM - 10PM If you have never seen Capoeira live, this is a great chance to see it with your own eyes. Bring your good Axé (energy) to the roda!
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Social - Indigo Lounge - 9pm - 2am Chinatown's Late Night Hot Spot
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - The Venue First Friday Party - 6pm - 8pm 8-close 5.00 sex on the beach, 5.00 beer bottles, - guinness, red stripe, newcastle, heineken, heineken light, sam adams oktoberfest, hawaii nui lager, amber, brown ale, corona, amstel light and bison ipa. REQUEST FREE VIP ENTRANCE AFTER 9pm
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Special Event - Island Keepsakes - 5:00 pm - 10pm A specialty gift shop featuring an outstanding selection of local made products of all kinds. Plus personal, friendly service.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Exhibit/Showcase - Cherry Girl Hawaii - Girl Night Out with Pin Up Photography - 6:30 PM - 9:00pm Girls Night Out, Start your night with Vintage Pin Up Photography... Mini Photoshoots, free pupus and drinks, free parking and more.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - OTTO CAKE at Chinatown's First Friday - 5-9pm OTTO CAKE will be serving up its fresh-baked specialty cheesecakes and coffees. Featuring "hawaii family portraits" by mike ang.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Social/Art - bambuTwo - Featuring Richard Atsatt Art - 5pm - 2am Happy hour 4-8 pm - 8-close 5.00 sex on the beach 5.00 beer bottles
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Entertainment - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown - 10 - 2am First Friday party!
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Shopping - Owens & Co. 10% OFF SPECIAL! Owens & Co. is a unique boutique located in the Chinatown Arts district of Honolulu. Owens & Co. offers a fantastic collection of home accessories, gifts, as well as vintage items. Please stop by to check out the shop.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - 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!
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - First Friday @ The Loft - 5pm-2AM art.fashion.music
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - 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.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Boutique - Roberta Oaks - 5pm - 9pm Dedicated to supporting ethical practices and a sustainable economy and planet, Roberta Oaks, Hawaii is a brand with conscience. Eco-fabrics like bamboo jersey and organic cotton are mixed with boldprints in funky colors.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Floterior - 5pm -9pm Featuring an exceptional collection of EurAsian, floral-themed décor personally created and selected by award-winning Master Flower Designer and certified Interior Space Designer Yoshie "Aya" Anzai, AIFD.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown - 5pm - 2am First Friday party!
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - 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.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - After 9pm Dancing/Social - Next Door - 9pm-2am NEXTDOOR is a nightclub and art venue in Honolulu, Hawaii's Chinatown.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Special Event - Downbeat Diner and Lounge - FIRST FRIDAY - 5-2am American diner food favorites with vegetarian options on everything.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Hukilau Honolulu First Friday - 6pm - 9pm Free concert, drink specials and try our new mojito menu and sushi specials. 1st friday will have live music from 6-830pm. We also have happy hour all night every friday, which includes $3 flavored martinis and house wine, and bud light, $4 draft beers, and discounted pupus.
| August - Friday, 8/3/2012 - Manifest First Friday - 5pm -9pm By sundown the Manifest slips itself into a culturally sophisticated cocktail bar which has also been arranged as a venue for artists of 'all art mediums'.
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| FIRST FRIDAY NEWS (Back to the top) - 21 new news postings. Plenty of art, event, venue updates to help you stay current. | Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts AUGUST 2012 Newsletter The HSFCA Enews - August 2012 issue is available for download here. There are features on HSFCA Community News, the "First Friday" event with Dayton Watanabe on Friday, August 3rd; the "Second Saturday" event entitled "Warrior Arts with Greywolf and the Golden Horde" on Saturday, August 11th; and the "Art Lunch" lecture entitled "Elements of Nihon Buyo" presented by Onoe Kikunobu on Tuesday, August 28th.
| First Thursdays Poetry Slam at Fresh Cafe - Thursday 8/2/2012 An evening of performance poetry, music, and live art hosted by Kealoha. The special features Marc Marcel, a poet who has performed in over 150 American Cities and 4 Countries. He has made 5 National Television appearances.
| ANDREW ROSE GALLERY Honolulu Presents Charles Cohan: Woodcuts, Sept. 7 - Oct. 1 ANDREW ROSE GALLERY is proud to present the upcoming exhibition of new large-format woodcut prints by University of Hawaii at Manoa Professor of Printmaking and Acting Chairperson, Charles Cohan. Opening Friday, September 7, and running through Friday, October 19, 2012
| The Hawai'i Watercolor Society's "2012 Open Exhibition" - September 23rd through October 19th Exhibit will showcase the best in watercolor paintings for both HWS members and non-members, and will be an exciting way for us to celebrate our 50th anniversary
| Updated Hawaii Craftsmen 2012 Exhibition Schedule A tradition of excellence. Hawai'i Craftsmen support high standards of quality among member craftsmen who work in clay, fiber, glass metal, mixed media and wood. Increasing awareness of fine crafts since 1966. Featured at Small Kine Show 2009
| Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce - 34th Annual "Commitment to Excellence" Art Exhibition - August 14 - Thursday, August 23, 2012 Hawaii artist showcase their creativity and talent! - WATCH VIDEO
| HASR Wine Celebrates its 7th Anniversary Retail Wine Store specializing in California Wines that are Highly Allocated and Exclusive.
| AURORA GROUP HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
| Richard Atsatt on display at BambooTwo for the next 4-6 weeks If it's pleasing to the eye of my soul, it becomes my latest love interest.
| Alternative HI bands together in concert to celebrate "The Pride of the Pacific", Hawaii Theater's 90th anniversary - September 7, 2012 Don't miss the hottest show downtown this year! Doors open at 6:30, music starts at the strike of 7pm and goes non stop till they shut us down! Discover your favorite rock band in the setting of Hawaii Theatre with a phenomenal new sound system that will knock your socks off!
| The Hawai'i Watercolor Society's Wireless Newsletter 7/19/2012 The Hawaii Watercolor Society is open to anyone interested in the art of watercolor. Our mission is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibitions, and collaboration with other organizations, associations, and individuals.
| Association Of Hawaii Artists (AHA) - 42nd Annual Aloha Show This is a great annual event!
| Big Island Artist Dover Abrams invited to show at Honolulu museum of art school and Honolulu Printmakers event 8/4/2012 The event is sponsored by the Honolulu printmakers and brings together artist to do large scale wood block prints were the printing press is a one ton steamroller.
| SHOP-BOP-&-GRIND and the Secret Beer Garden are now in the Courtyard on First Friday Shop Bop & Grind takes over the downstairs walkway with music that'll make you bop while you shop, delicious grinds and local goods. Intimate music with short sets between 6-9pm. The Chinatown Artist Loft inhabitants will open their galleries to the public between 5-10pm.
| Tom Moffatt Coming Events - Sarah Geronimo/MarkBautista / Glen Cambell Two great shows coming to Hawaii from Hawaii's top promoter!
| The Hawai'i Watercolor Society's June/July Newsletter The Hawaii Watercolor Society is open to anyone interested in the art of watercolor. Our mission is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibitions, and collaboration with other organizations, associations, and individuals.
| Free Artist Talk by Susan Taber Avila Set - October 18, 2012 - Call to Artists - Fiber Hawaii Exhibit Avila is a Professor of Design (Fashion & Textiles) at the University of California Davis and a Chutian Scholar at Wuhan Textile University in Wuhan, China.
| Hawaii Craftsmen Call To Artists - 2012 Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition Submit work August 26 for Annual Exhibition
| TAG - Parallel Realities opens at TAG August 10th A dark comedy about the inner workings of the public relations machine that shapes Hawai`i's and the young woman who decides to stand up to the system.
| Association Of Hawaii Artists (Aha) - Winners Of Honolulu Country Club Exhibition! The Association of Hawaii Artists (AHA) is a vibrant non-profit organization currently celebrating its Eightieth ( 80th) Anniversary.
| Hawaii Forgiveness Project - 10th Annual Hawaii International Forgiveness Day - August 5, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This year, the popular annual family festival tackles a timely topic: the dysfunction of our legal and political system, and how they can be improved to better reflect the values of ordinary people.
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