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It’s FREE! It’s FUN!
It’s Bank of Hawaii Family Sundays!
The Honolulu Academy of Arts’ Free Sunday program sponsored by Bank of Hawaii continues monthly throughout 2010.When: Third Sunday of every month, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., activities stop at 3 p.m.
What: Bank of Hawaii Family Sundays feature entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. The goal is to provide new and interesting ways to explore the Academy’s galleries through gallery scavenger hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Academy’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Refreshments: The Pavilion Cafe turns into a snack bar for Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday. Menu changes monthly, and may include kid favorites such as grilled 1/4-pound all-beef hot dogs and sloppy joes. Open noon-3pm.
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August 15: Whitewash
Four hundred years ago, lace was a symbol of power and wealth for men and the exhibition Men in Lace gives you a glimpse into that world. Whitewash celebrates this meticulous art form—create paper lace, and use lace fabric to make rubbings and clay impressions.
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Drawing contest! We give you supplies and a theme, you draw like crazy. What you win: The honor of having your artwork featured on the cover of the next Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday brochure and on our website and a $15 gift certificate to The Academy Shop.
The winner of last month's drawing contest: Koichiro Otake, age 8! Thanks for participating Koichiro! We hope you come back to the museum again and again. Now go find something good in the Academy Shop!
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Upcoming themes:
Sept 19: South by Southeast
Explore Vietnam and Cambodia through its ancient artwork, from earthenware ceramics to a dazzling gold Buddhist sculpture.
Oct 17: Medieval Times
The Society for Creative Anachronism is back with its knights in shining armor. Get ready to do battle, dress up as fair damsels, and see how chainmail is made.
Nov 21: Woman of the Cloth
Learn about 19th-century local schoolteacher Margaret Brewer Fowler and her incredible textile collection.
Dec 19: Keiki Christmas
Get in the holiday spirit with Santa Clause, the Oahu Civic Orchestra and Elfie the Christmas Elf's art-and-magic show.
Click here to see pictures from previous Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday events.
Photography by Alan Solidum.
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