‘Come Play, Do Art’ at Windward Community College’s , a unique interactive arts experience on Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. in and around the plaza and art spaces on the Windward Community College campus. The festival is free to the public and open to all ages. All art supplies are provided. 东精影业ees are encouraged to come in costume.
A family friendly event, the Palikū Arts Festival will include two free Windward CC Hawaiian Youth Theatre performances of written and directed by Moses Goods at Palikū Theatre at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“We invite you to ‘come play and do art!’ This festival has an open and adventurous learn-by-doing vibe. We provide free art supplies and guidance, so you and your family can play! And, you can take home whatever you create,” said Ben Moffat, festival chair and creator.
The festival’s emphasis is on playing and exploring artful interests. Windward CC art professors, instructors and their students will be on hand to assist those who want to express their creativity in a variety of ways—from painting, drawing and sculpting to moving, acting or making music, prints, poetry and prose.
Activities
- Clowning Around with 东精影业 Comedic Movement Theatre students in costume
- Acting workshops with Nick Logue
- Ceramics for Kids with Paul Nash
- Piano open lab
- Camera Obscura with Mark Hamasaki
- Open drawing studio with Norm Graffam
- Woodcarving with Jordan Souza
- Clay sculpture with Bryce Meyers
- Stage combat and improvisational acting workshops with Nick Logue
- Printmaking with the Honolulu Printmakers
- Screenwriting and fiction writing workshops with Desiree Poteet
- Raku firing demonstrations
Palikū Theatre
Two free performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. of The Magical Pū Stealer, a tale for the keiki written and directed by Moses Goods. The Magical Pū Stealer is a re-telling of the traditional Hawaiian moʻolelo of Puapualenalena, a magical shape-shifting dog tasked with bringing peace to Waipiʻo Valley. Performed by Windward CC Theatre 260 students and alumni.
Gallery ʻIolani
At , a new exhibit “Communities, Disaster and Change” will feature 28 of Alaska’s finest artists addressing the theme of natural disasters’ effects on their communities.
Imaginarium
The will be showing , a family-friendly fulldome show with a nominal fee of $3. Plus, a free special event presentation of Music of the Spheres, a 20-minute contemporary visual and musical art show produced by from Maui, appropriate for all ages.
Music entertainment
On the outdoor stage, a variety of musical acts will perform, including The 19th Avenue Barbershop Quartet, the , Saxophones on the Rock, Castle High School Jazz band, Best for Last and other Windward area talent.
Food
Food will be available from , , Boston’s Brick Oven pizza and coffee and frappes from The Hub Coffee Shop.
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