Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - DECEMBER 2024

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Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - DECEMBER 2024
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Type: Exhibit / Entertainment
Date: Friday - 12/6/2024
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-0307 or
586-0900
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Cost: Free

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FIRST FRIDAY DECEMBER 2024

FIRST FRIDAY

An evening of rhythm, movement, and world music! Student showcase for University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) Department of Theatre and Dance, plus UHM Center for Southeast Asian Studies Balinese gamelan music and dance; Angklung Ikatan Warga Indonesia of Hawaii; musical guests Riley Lee, Kenny Endo, and Jeff Peterson as the Island Breeze trio; Art+Flea urban market. A partnership event with the UHM East-West Center.

Free admission, all ages welcome.

Friday, December 6, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SCHEDULE
IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Performances by The UH Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance (student showcase), Angklung (Ikatan Warga Indonesia of Hawai‘i), and UH Mānoa CSEAS (Balinese Gamelan Music and Dance Ensemble) with musical guests Island Breeze

ON THE GRAND LANAI
5:00pm - 9:00pm | Art+Flea Market and House of Bloom

IN THE POD
5:00pm - 9:00pm | Gift Shop Re-Opening : MORI by Art+Flea | As the physical location of Art+Flea, MORI's purpose is to showcase a compelling environment that embraces the spirit of Oahu’s creative local businesses with the intention of fusing community with creativity. At MORI, not only can customers find unique and eclectic goods, they also experience what's happening in Hawaii's small business scene through various in-store pop-ups and events.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Hula Kiʻi Exhibit - Meet the Masters! | Hula Preservation Society's Hula Ki‘i exhibit is closing this month! Visit the Hula Kiʻi Exhibit at Capitol Modern and connect with Kiʻi Masters Auliʻi Mitchell and Mauli Ola Cook, and Exhibit Curator Maile Loo of Hula Preservation Society. Stop by to ask questions and learn about this incredible type of hula, and the people who have helped keep it alive!

IN THE GALLERIES
6:15pm & 7:15pm | Join Lloyd Kumulāʻau Sing & May Haunani Balino-Sing for an insightful tour and talk exploring the rich cultural tapestry of the Nā Akua Ākea exhibition
Ke Ao Lama (Enlightened World) Exhibits | ʻAi ā manō, Nā Akua Ākea: The Vast and Numerous Deities
World AIDS Day Memorial Quilt Exhibition | Considered the largest community arts project in history, the AIDS Memorial Quilt helps us remember the unique lives and stories of those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS. View the exhibition December 1- December 18 in the Ewa Gallery.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
UHM DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE
The Theatre & Dance Department Dance Program at the The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa shares performances at the First Friday Festivities on December 6th!
Join us for an expression session and enchanting evening of dance as the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) Theatre & Dance Department Dance Program and Capitol Modern proudly present a captivating showcase at the First Friday Festivities. On December 6, from 6:05 PM to 7:40 PM, come experience a vibrant tapestry of dance genres performed by talented UHM undergraduate and graduate dance students in the beautiful Sculpture Garden and through collaboration with the museum.

This performance will feature a rich diversity of dance, including Hula, Tahitian, Korean, Filipino, Bollywood, Contemporary, Ballet, Queer Dance, Choreography, and Hip Hop. Each piece reflects unique new artistic expressions created by UHM Department of Theatre and Dance kumu and dance instructors. This vibrant performance is a celebration of creativity and the incredible energy that talented young artists bring to the art of dance in Honolulu.

INDONESIAN ANGKLUNG GROUP OF HAWAI‘I
The Indonesian Angklung group of Hawai‘i is made up of members of the local Indonesian community who are passionate about sharing their culture. We perform using the angklung, a traditional musical instrument from Indonesia made of bamboo. The angklung is played by shaking it, producing harmonious notes, and is recognized by UNESCO as an important part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
The group’s goal is to introduce people in Hawai‘i to the beauty of Indonesian music and traditions. Our performances include both traditional songs and popular songs and arrangements ,showcasing the angklung’s unique sound and the richness of Indonesian culture. Through music, we aim to celebrate and build understanding and connections between communities.

UHM CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
Performed by Honolulu-based Balinese artist I Made Widana and dancers of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Balinese Gamelan Music and Dance Ensemble.

ISLAND BREEZE
Island Breeze is an all star trio blending Hawaiian and Japanese instruments in a creatively inspiring and exciting style featuring Jeff Peterson on guitar, Riley Lee on Japanese shakuhachi, and Kenny Endo on taiko.
Grammy-award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson and shakuhachi (bamboo flute) master Riley Lee have been working together for many years but joined forces with taiko master Kenny Endo in 2012 during a week-long residency in which each artist conducted intensive workshops in Honolulu. The trio have been concertizing ever since, and recorded a CD in 2014 which received a Nā Hōkū Hanohano nomination in 2015.
Check out their music here:
Jeff Peterson
Riley Lee
Kenny Endo

FIRST FRIDAY AT CAPITOL MODERN

FRIDAY LINEUP

Outdoors

•   Dance showcase

•   Live music

•   Art+Flea urban market with food and beverage vendors

Ground Floor

•   Hula Kiʻi exhibit: Hula Preservation Society talk story

•   Gift shop pop-up

Second Floor

•   World AIDS Day memorial quilt exhibition

•   Ke Ao Lama exhibits

photos: top, UHM dance students (photo courtesy of UHM Dept. of Theatre & Dance); left, October 2024 First Friday in the Sculpture Garden.
CURRENT EXHIBITS

2024 WORLD AIDS DAY MEMORIAL QUILT EXHIBIT
Through Wednesday, December 18. Second floor ʻEwa Gallery. Free admission, Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For more information on bringing a school group (or other large group), contact Shirley Lam at info@CapitolModern.org or (808) 586-0778.

LEARN MORE

KIʻI
THROUGH DECEMBER 28

ʻAI Ā MANŌ
THROUGH JANUARY 4

NĀ AKUA ĀKEA
THROUGH JANUARY 4
HULA KIʻI
THROUGH DECEMBER 2024

Hula kiʻi is an ancient practice involving the use of a puppet and/or your own body to create images and share stories. Curated by the Hula Preservation Society.

HULA PRESERVATION SOCIETY

 SCULPTURE GARDEN
VIEW DETAILS VIRTUAL TOUR
Our ground floor Sculpture Garden has been transformed from its beginnings as a recreational area with a large swimming pool and bleachers into an urban oasis with pathways and nooks for reflection.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Public Transportation

•   TheBus – many bus routes stop directly in front of or very close to the museum. For routes and schedules, call TheBus at (808) 848-5555 or check online at www.thebus.org.

•   The Waikiki Trolley – the Red Line State Capitol/Iolani Palace Stop is a short walk from HiSAM. For more information, call the Waikiki Trolley at (808) 591-2561, or check online at www.waikikitrolley.com.

•   Biki Bikeshare – the closest Biki racks are directly in front of the building on South Hotel St. (120 Chinatown/DT – Hotel & Richards), and at the corner of Richards and South Beretania St (121 Chinatown/DT – Beretania & Richards).

•   Bicycle Racks – nearby Honolulu City & County bike racks are on South Hotel St. near Alakea St., on Richards St. near South Hotel St., and on the lawn between the Hawai‘i State Capitol building and Iolani Palace.

PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available at nearby lots, including across Hotel street in the Ali‘i Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea Street, cash only, closes at 8:00PM), across Richards Street at Iolani Palace, the Kalanimoku Building, Kinaʻu Hale/Department of Health, State Capitol basement, Honolulu City Municipal Parking, and metered street parking in the area.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Free accessible parking stalls are available in these locations for persons with disabilities:

•   Iolani Palace grounds (one stall near the Richards Street exit, one stall near the State Archives building, and one stall near the gate leading to the State Capitol)

•   Ali‘i Place building parking structure (vehicle entrance at 1099 Alakea Street, pedestrian entrance/exit on South Hotel Street directly across from the Hawai‘i State Art Museum). 2 hour limit.

•   State parking lots allow metered spaces in those lots to be used as accessible parking, with a 2 hour limit. Nearby state parking lots include the State Capitol (415 South Beretania Street and Punchbowl Street), and the Kalanimoku Building (corner of Beretania Street and 1151 Punchbowl Street). For a full list of state government parking lots and a map, please visit the Automotive Management Division webpage. In order to use the spaces, vehicles must display the appropriate placard issued to individuals.
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Capitol Modern Exhibits

HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Artworks on display in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum are from the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, or student art competitions (the Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Annual Young Artists of Hawai‘i). Most of the Art in Public Places Collection is on display in public buildings, including schools, libraries, and state offices. The collection can be viewed and searched online: Art in Public Places Catalog.

Click here for current exhibits and more exhibit details

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ABOUT THE HAWAII STATE MUSEUM

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is located in No. 1 Capitol Distric Building at 250 South Hotel Street. The building is situated in the historic Hawaii Capital Cultural District, across from 'Iolani Palace and the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the Hawai'i State Art Museum call (808) 586-0900

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Phone: (808) 586-0307

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Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - DECEMBER 2024

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