FirstFridayHawaii.com May 2010 Eblast

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First Friday Honolulu Art Gallery Walk is tomorrow, May 7th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (with after hour activities until 2:00 am) Come on over to the Downtown/Chinatown 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

Home: https://www.firstfridayhawaii.com
Calendar: https://www.firstfridayhawaii.com/calendar.html
News: https://www.firstfridayhawaii.com/whatsnew.html
Maps: https://www.firstfridayhawaii.com/d/d/maps-downtown-chinatown.html

HIGHLIGHTS AND NEWS

Profiles of the Month - 5 great artists and 1 association. Rodrigo E. Villarroel and Sande Robert (on display at Sustainable Art at Hooser Campaign Headquarters), Russell M. Davidson (on display at Louis Pohl), Ken Posney Photography, John Henry Nichols and The Photographers Group and < Links at the bottom of this message.
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. Get the details and make a reservation here.
Live from the Lawn @ Hawaii State Art Museum (6:00pm to 9:00pm): "May Soul" is the theme, a soulful, cross-genre program in the spirit of May Day. NEW exhibition! - Hi‘iakaikapoliopele: Visual Stories by Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists. Kapala, Guy Cruz, Family Dinner and so much more...
Hasr Wine Co. Wine Tasting (5:00 pm- 9:00 pm): Sample great wine selections from this retail wine store specializing in California wines.
Rock Shop - Enter the Shopping Spree! (5:00pm-9:00pm): Make sure you come by and check out great selections from the ROCK SHOP All-Stars: Lions n Tigers, B-Ware and Dork. $20.00 Vintage Fill-a-Bag!
One Night Stand in The Chinatown Courtyard (5:30pm to 9:30pm): 5+ artists, entertainment, food and more. Also, the Mendonca Building's unique Courtyard offers you a peek into the 10 new artist studios.
Contemporary Museum Gallery Downtown- First Hawaiian Bank (7pm): NEW exhibition. Exhibit featuring Ray Yoshida: A Memorial Exhibition ongoing until June 11, 2010.
Brasserie Du Vin and Bambu2 have calendar/events posted - Check the news... there is a LOT of new news.
Free Giveaways, sweepstakes and specials page has been updated Great offers
Our Facebook Fan page community is growing fast!. Become a Fan and stay up to date on the latest events, happenings and other activities related to First Friday, Downtown/Chinatown and the art community.
Al Hogue (Modern Master of Light and a FirstFridayHawaii.com) sponsor has is giving away a free lithograph ($275 Value) with the purchase of any of his Limited Edition Prints. The artwork speaks for itself. Visit the links below to check it out and buy it if you like it!
http://www.alhoguetheartist.com/d/c/limited-edition-prints.html
http://www.alhoguetheartist.com/a/limited_edition_prints-low_inventory.html
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.
There is so much more... check the news and calendar.

INTERACTIVE GEO MAP
Our Calendar of Events Map has been updated for May 7: 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

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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!

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Sustainable Art at Hooser Campaign Headquarters - 5:00 PM - 9:00pm
Earth Produce and Local Farmers. The real connection to a healthier life.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Live from the Lawn @ Hawaii State Art Museum - 6 - 9pm
Featuring new exhibition Hi‘iakaikapoliopele: Visual Stories by Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists.". Many great artists, food, poets and more...

May - Monday, 5/7/2010 - Exhibit - Mystic Wonders At Louis Pohl Gallery Featuring Russell Davidson - 5pm - 9pm
Russell Davidson offers up a new color theory. His paintings glow through deep layers. He describes them as a conflict of complimentary colors that are in harmony.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Hukilau Honolulu First Friday - 6pm - 9pm
Drink specials and try our new mojito menu and sushi specials.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - First Friday @ Ong King - It's GRO Time - 5pm-2AM
It's that time again my friends. Ong King is gearing up to host yet another amazing First Friday Extravaganza. Spoken Word: Liam Skilling, Darron Cambra ** Performances: Moments Unforgettable, Jerome James **Artists: Micah Perry, Richie Lucero , and The Miller Twins

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Indigo - First Friday - Martini Madness - 4pm-7pm - 4pm-2am
Great spot to start the evening

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Exhibit - Contemporary Museum Gallery downtown - First Hawaiian Bank - 7:00 PM
The exhibition is organized and curated by James Jensen, TCM's Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Collections.

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

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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!

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

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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!!

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

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - Hanks Cafe Honolulu - 5pm - 2am
Original paintings and prints by owner Hank Taufaasau

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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

May - Friday, 5/7/2010 - 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.

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

Aloha,
Ernest Abrams
808-739-9797

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PROFILES OF THE MONTH Back to the top

John Henry Nichols 808-478-8974
Enjoy is the result of almost 50 years of jazz life, wide travels, inspirations from meeting many of my musical heros.

Ken Posney Photography 808-346-2495
Professional wedding and portrait photography for the Hawaiian Islands.

Rodrigo E. Villarroel 808-349-7692
Artist and Children Book Creator. Featured at Sustainable Art at Hooser Campaign Headquarters 5/7/2010

Russell M. Davidson Fine Art (808) 949-3935
Russell Davidson offers up a new color theory. His paintings glow through deep layers. He describes them as a conflict of complimentary colors that are in harmony.

Sande Robert 808-366-8604
My abstract paintings are a more personal exploration which give me a unique opportunity to break down the elemental aspects of a subject, allowing light, color, shape, and balance to become flexible. Featured at Sustainable Art at Hooser Campaign Headquarters 5/7/2010

The Photographers Group 808-346-2495
The Photographers Group is an invited group of creative, professional wedding and portrait photographers from around the world

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