 Aloha ,
The First First Friday Honolulu Art Gallery Walk of 2012 is tomorrow - June 1st, 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 - JUNE 2012 - 5 great profiles this month featuring a good combination of art, food and wine! Learn about First Friday and the Art community.- Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
- Hawaii Watercolor Society
- Restaurant Epic
- SOHO Mixed Media Bar
- The Venue
- Dover and Raven Abrams
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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 - Hawai‘i Youth Symphony (6/1/2012 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm)
A Trio of Quartets - First Friday at the Hawai'i State Art Museum in June will be a special treat! Three groups from The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony will be performing for our enjoyment. More...
| Hawaii Watercolor Society Small Kine Show 2012 (6/1/2012 - 5pm - 9pm)
The annual summer event includes matted, original watercolor paintings in small sizes. Original paintings are priced between $35 - $100. 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...
| The Venue First Friday Party (6/1/2012 - 6pm - 2am)
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 More...
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| The Plaza Club (6/1/2012 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
The Plaza Club hosts downtown pauhana event featuring Kailua artist Thomas Dei More...
| Dancers Unlimited -Dance Because You Care - Dance Battle At The Loading Zone (6/1/2012 - 8pm - 10pm)
Another option to check out on First Friday. More...
| Andrew Rose Gallery Present KALEIDOSCOPE (6/1/2012 - 6-9pm)
ANDREW ROSE GALLERY is proud to present ANDREW ROSE: KALEIDOSCOPE, the gallery's first solo exhibition of new paintings by its founder. KALEIDOSCOPE shows new paintings from 2012 by Rose that develop on his earlier, smaller Rain series, shown in 2008 during his solo exhibition, LIMINAL, at Nu'uanu Gallery in Honolulu. More...
| Louis Pohl Gallery (5/4/2012 - 5pm - 9pm)
New Works by Al Lagunero and Carl Pao: Celebrating Hawaiian Artists during May More...
|  Ikebana Exhibit - Magical World of Sogetsu at the Academy of Art Center at Linekona 6/8/2012-6/10/2012 - The Magical World of Sogetsu Unveiled at FREE Ikebana Exhibit. More...
|  I Love Chinatown Juneteenth Block Party 2012 -
On SATURDAY, June 15, 2012 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
This Free Event will have fun activities for all ages with various cultural entertainment including; hula, music, local comedy, poetry, dance groups, and arts & crafts booths. GET MERCHANT COUPONS! More...
| Cherry Girl Hawaii - Girl Night Out with Pin Up Photography (6/1/2012 - 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. More...
| SOHO Mixed Media Bar - Art and Entertainment - 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (6/1/2012 - 5pm - 10pm)
This June 1st first Friday event will be sohos 3 year anniversary first friday. We will be celebrating with a few artist friends from the past coming together for one night only to paint a live art show: Billy from 808 Tattoo, Patrick Parker, Sarah Beaver, Mqyi Harrison, Rooks Royal & Chanel Tanaka. More...
| Ong King First Friday - Loud and Proud Party! (6/1/2012 - 5pm-2AM)
Come celebrate the amazing you! Come to ONG KING this coming June 1st for a Pride party you wont soon forget. Music Poetry, Silk dancing Pole dancing.. seems like we've got it all! Be there or be Square More...
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| Indigo Lounge (6/1/2012 - 9pm - 2am)
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| NEW - HELP HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL -  Hawaii Artist Patrick Ching will donate 10% of each Giclée image purchase with a Hawaiian Monk Seal in the image - View Hawaiian Monk Seal art images. Purchase a Giclée image with Hawaiian Monk Seal and Patrick will donate 10% of the proceeds to a non profit organization who mission is to help save the Hawaiian Monk Seal. View Patrick artwork with Hawaiian Monk Seals
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| One Night Stand In The Chinatown Courtyard (6/1/2012 - 5:30pm - 10:00pm)
The One Night Stand June exhibit COLOR THROUGH MY EYES will feature artwork from both patients and former patients of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB). The artist was asked to choose one color and illustrate what that color means to them. They were encouraged to let their imagination run wild, using different shades of that color to convey their point. See how MBC Website clients are making thousands of dollars every month.
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|  Hawaii Artist Patrick Ching Latest Newsletter - MAY 2012 - Art tips, art locations, 3 new releases, new Hawaiian cards, Patrick Ching's Birthday, Maui Festival, Father's Day, Alaska, Las Vegas classes, new photos and much more... More...
|  Map of First Friday Art Walk Event Calendar - JUNE 1ST, 2012 - (last update: 5/31/2012) Interactive map of event calendar. More...
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| PROFILES OF THE MONTH
(Back to the top) - 5 great profiles of the month |   Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) (808) 973-2255
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. |  Hawaii Watercolor Society
To nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibitions, and collaboration with other organizations, associations, and individuals. CHECK OUT SMALL KINE SHOW 2012 (6/1/2012 FIRST FRIDAY) - View event details. |  Restaurant Epic 808-587-7877
Hot new restaurant downtown. Where art, culture and cuisine meet in perfect harmony. |   SOHO Mixed Media Bar
3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY (6/1/2012 FIRST FRIDAY) - One of the largest bars in town, and hosting some of the biggest parties. SoHo Mixed Media Bar blends the different elements of the arts with the perfect fusion of Gallery and Nightclub. From cutting edge fashion shows to interactive art events, from world class deejays to live local music, SoHo represents the miraculous and multi-faceted renaissance happening in downtown Honolulu right now! |   The Venue 808.528.1144
A chill performance space located in Downtown Honolulu, presenting live music, theatre, dance and fashion. |   Dover and Raven Abrams 808 339 2512
FEATURED AT CHINATOWN COURTYARD 6/1/2012 - Dover Abrams hails from L.A, his untrained hand produces highly original work. His flow of colors creates a memorable experience. Dover is an emerging talent in the Los Angeles art scene. |
| CALENDAR/EVENTS
(Back to the top) - We have over 36 events and ongoing events posted for the month. |  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Exhibit - Hawaii Watercolor Society Small Kine Show 2012 - 5pm - 9pm
The annual summer event includes matted, original watercolor paintings in small sizes. Original paintings are priced between $35 - $100.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - Ong King First Friday - Loud and Proud Party! - 5pm-2AM
Come celebrate the amazing you! Come to ONG KING this coming June 1st for a Pride party you wont soon forget. Music Poetry, Silk dancing Pole dancing.. seems like we've got it all! Be there or be Square
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - After 9pm Dancing/Social - Soho Mixed Media Bar - Party Zone - Music/Dance - 10pm - 2am
Come out to SOHO after hours (9-2AM) for one of the biggest parties of the night. This June 1st first Friday event will be sohos 3 year anniversary first Friday.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Exhibit / Entertainment - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - Hawai‘i Youth Symphony - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
A Trio of Quartets - First Friday at the Hawai'i State Art Museum in June will be a special treat! Three groups from The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony will be performing for our enjoyment. A string quartet will begin the evening at 6:00 PM. Following the strings at 7:00 PM, the Youth Symphony will provide a brass quartet. Closing down the night will be a string trio of alumni starting at 8:00 PM.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Exhibit - The Plaza Club - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Plaza Club hosts downtown pauhana event featuring Kailua artist Thomas Dei
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - The Venue First Friday Party - 6pm - 2am
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
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Exhibit - Louis Pohl Gallery - 5pm - 9pm
New Works by Al Lagunero and Carl Pao: Celebrating Hawaiian Artists during May
| June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - SOHO Mixed Media Bar - Art and Entertainment - 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 5pm - 10pm
This June 1st first Friday event will be sohos 3 year anniversary first friday. We will be celebrating with a few artist friends from the past coming together for one night only to paint a live art show: Billy from 808 Tattoo, Patrick Parker, Sarah Beaver, Mqyi Harrison, Rooks Royal & Chanel Tanaka.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Art Exhibition - Andrew Rose Gallery Present KALEIDOSCOPE - 6-9pm
ANDREW ROSE GALLERY is proud to present ANDREW ROSE: KALEIDOSCOPE, the gallery's first solo exhibition of new paintings by its founder. KALEIDOSCOPE shows new paintings from 2012 by Rose that develop on his earlier, smaller Rain series, shown in 2008 during his solo exhibition, LIMINAL, at Nu'uanu Gallery in Honolulu.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Educational - Dancers Unlimited -Dance Because You Care - Dance Battle At The Loading Zone - 8pm - 10pm
Another option to check out on First Friday.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - HASR Wine Co. Wine Tasting - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It's that time again...First Friday ant the Chinatown Art Walk is happening. Come on in and taste a dozen different wines. We have a special guest Winemaker in town...Richard Mansfield from Mansfield Winery will be here to pour some of their Tradewinds Pineapple & Lillioi Wines. We will also be kicking off his new Coconut Flavored Wine...see ya there!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - One Night Stand In The Chinatown Courtyard - 5:30pm - 10:00pm
The One Night Stand June exhibit COLOR THROUGH MY EYES will feature artwork from both patients and former patients of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB). The artist was asked to choose one color and illustrate what that color means to them. They were encouraged to let their imagination run wild, using different shades of that color to convey their point.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Indigo - Martini Madness - 4pm-6pm & First Friday Party - 4-6pm
Home Of The Original Downtown Chinatown $4 Martini's
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Shopping - Shop Bop & Grind! First Friday! - 6-9pm
Music that'll make you bop while you shop, delicious grinds and local goods make this outdoor bazaar a snugly fit block party in Chaplain Lane. the808wonderland and Jet Boy/Jet Girl proudly team up with Mercury Bar and Hole In The Wall to present Shop Bop & Grind every First Friday!
| June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Social - Indigo Lounge - 9pm - 2am
Chinatown's Late Night Hot Spot
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Shopping - Art - Mish Mash! - 5-10pm
A Mish MaSh of items ! Clothing , accessories, collectibles, records , books & more! Vintage Collections to Reclaim your style!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Social/Art - bambuTwo - 5pm - 2am
Happy hour 4-8 pm - 8-close 5.00 sex on the beach 5.00 beer bottles
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Entertainment - Dragon Upstairs- Big Trouble in Little Chinatown - 10 - 2am
First Friday party!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - First Friday @ The Loft - 5pm-2AM
art.fashion.music
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Entertainment/Art/Exhibit - Aloha Tower Marketplace First Friday - 5pm-2am
20% off coupon, art, entertainment, shops, restaurants, clothing, jewelry and more.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Hank's Cafe Honolulu - Big Trouble in Little Chinatown - 5pm - 2am
First Friday party!
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - After 9pm Dancing/Social - Next Door - 9pm-2am
NEXTDOOR is a nightclub and art venue in Honolulu, Hawaii's Chinatown.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Special Event - Downbeat Diner and Lounge - FIRST FRIDAY - 5-2am
American diner food favorites with vegetarian options on everything.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - 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'.
|  June - Friday, 6/1/2012 - Pacific Gateway Center Lemongrass Cafe - N/A
Wine Tasting, Pupus, & Unique Gifts.
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| FIRST FRIDAY NEWS
(Back to the top) - 14 New new postings. Plenty of new art, event, venue news...stay current |
 Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts JUNE 2012 Newsletter
There are features on new SFCA Commissioners, "First Friday" featuring the Hawai'i Youth Symphony on Friday, June 1st; the "Second Saturday" event entitled "It Takes a Village - A CLAY Village! with the Hawai'i Potters' Guild" on Saturday, June 9th; and the "Art Lunch" lecture presented by Johanette Rowley on Tuesday, June 26th.
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 Hawaii Forgiveness Project
International Forgiveness Day - GET THE DETAILS
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 First Thursdays Poetry Slam at Fresh Cafe - Thursday 6/7/2012
An evening of performance poetry, music, and live art hosted by Kealoha. Featuring Kevin Sandbloom (Los Angeles Songwriter) and the "No Rules"
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Hawaii Artist Patrick Ching Latest Newsletter - MAY 2012
Art tips, art locations, 3 new releases, new Hawaiian cards, Patrick Ching's Birthday, Maui Festival, Father's Day, Alaska, Las Vegas classes, new photos and much more...
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AURORA GROUP HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
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 I Love Chinatown Juneteenth Block Party 2012 - June 15th, 2012 (6pm-10pm with Pub Crawl After Party til 2am)
This Free Event will have fun activities for all ages with various cultural entertainment including; hula, music, local comedy, poetry, dance groups, and arts & crafts booths.
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Ikebana Exhibit - Magical World of Sogetsu at the Academy of Art Center at Linekona 6/8/2012-6/10/2012
The Magical World of Sogetsu Unveiled at FREE Ikebana Exhibit.
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 Latest Auto Tips and Resources from Midas Hawaii Auto Repair & Service
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 Tom Moffatt Coming Events - MIKE EPPS
uper comedian returns to Hawaii for two
shows!
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 Oahu Arts Center - Call to Artists
OAC is committed to developing a first-class performing arts auditorium and arts education center centrally located on Oahu.
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 Ras G Beat Producer, Live Visuals at the Loft June 8th 2012 - 0PM
Ras G Beat Producer Live in Concert
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 Charlene Hughes at Gallery on the Pali
During her life as a quilter, Hughes has been honored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts purchase of three art quilts; other of her quilts have been purchased for collections on the mainland and in Hawaii.
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 Captured Visions: at Honolulu Country Club
"Captured Visions" celebrates the photographer's artistic eye and the digital artist's love of technology.
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 Clampdown - Black Square TEN YEAR Anniversary show - June 15, 2012
This June, Black Square celebrates ten years of making music in Hawaii. Black Square's sound is a blend of ska and reggae delivered with the urgency and intensity of punk rock.
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