Samantha Black, editor

HPU Events

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Letter Workshop
Downtown, FH 502
Tues., April 29 at 2 - 3 p.m.

Final Fiesta at Hawai‘i Loa Campus
HLC, Front Lawn
Fri., May 2 at 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

HPU Art Gallery
HLC, Lobby
Sun., May 4 at 4 p.m.

Last Day of Class
Sun., May 4

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Downtown, Sea Warrior Center
Mon. May 5 at 5 - 7 p.m.

Final Exam Period
May 5 - May 11

Talented Tuesdays
Downtown, Sea Warrior Center
Tues., May 6 at Noon - 1 p.m.

Summer Session I
Mon., May 12

Spring 2008 Graduation Ceremony
Waikiki Shell
Tues., May 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Last Day to Register for Summer I
Fri., May 16 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information about these, or any of HPU’s events, contact Center for Student Life and First-Year Programs at 544-0277.

Music & Dance

Jazz Minds Art & Cafe
Live jazz six nights a week, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd.Call 945-0800.

Mon., May 5, 12, 19, 26 at
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
16th Avenue Quartet and Open Session, featuring Chris Suesz on bass, Jeremy Hudson on drums, Knobs on guitar, and more.

Tues., May 6, 13, 20 , 27 at
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Gilbert Batangan Quartet with Mark Tanouye on bass and Justin James on drums.

Wed., May 7, 14, 21, 28 at
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Deadbeat Revival with Harumi the Hymnal on vocals.

Thurs., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Miki’s Mayhem featuring DJ Miki Mixtup.

Fri., May 2, 23, 30 at 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Improvisational Hip-Hop Jazz, Justice Moon and Dorian Wright on vocals.

Sat., May 3, 17, 24, 31 at 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Maacho Cool Connection, reggae jazz, live full band.

Sat., May 10 at 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Guidance, reggae jazz.

Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Second Saturday
Sat., May 10 at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A family-oriented event that features hands-on activities. Free to the public.

At the Academy of Arts

Fine Line: Mental Health/Mental Illness
May 15 - 31
A photographic exhibit by Michael Nye that explores stories and portraits which confront stereotypes. A collection of photographs and voices which allow you to connect to each person and their story. This exhibit will be held at the Honolulu Academy of the Arts and admission is free. For more information visit http://www.michaelnye.org.

The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan
Through May 23
An exhibition of rare religious Buddhist art with a special focus on ancient ritual Buddhist dances that are still practiced in Bhutan.

Chinese Calligraphy: Selection from the Permanent Collection
Through July 20
Japanese art is based on Chinese characters, which is one of the world’s oldest writing systems still in continuous use. The exhibition is a collection of more than 80 works of Chinese calligraphy.

Doris Duke Theatre:

Here Is What Is
Mon., April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Tues., April 20 at 1 p.m.

Short Films from Canada
Thurs., April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., April 30 at 1 p.m.

L’Age Des Tenebres
Wed., April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., May 1 at 1 p.m.

Les Ordres
Thurs., May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., May 2 at 1 p.m.

The Act of Heart
Sat., May 3 at 1 p.m.

Paperback Hero
Sat., May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on any Doris Duke films call 532-8768.

Bishop Museum

The Sky Tonight
Planetarium
Fri., May 2 at 7:45 p.m.
The monthly planetarium show hosted by Barry Peckham. Reservations are highly recommended. Ticket prices are $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12. It is suggested to arrive early because there will be no late seating.

Hula Film Festival
Atherton Theatre
Tues., May 13 at 7 p.m.
Each of the films selected for the festival represent hula’s diversity and continuing impact on individuals and society in general, not only in Hawai‘i, but throughout the world. Tickets are $5 for general admission and free for Museum members.

Pipeline Cafe

Sat., May 3, Doors open at 8 p.m.
Free Salsa lessons begin at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Pipeline Cafe. Feauturing Latin American cuisine. 18 and over, tickets are $35 presale and $45 at the door.

Special Events

Jason Mraz
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Fri., May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Grammy Award winning Jason Mraz returns to Hawai‘i with special guest Paula Fuga for two shows on O‘ahu and Maui. Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased at the Blaisdell Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at 877-750-4400. For more information call 593-8333.

Army Community Theatre presents
Bye Bye Birdie
Richardson Theatre at Ft. Shafter
May 8 through May 24
The play opens on Thursday the 8th and runs every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $12 for children and are available at the ACT Box Office. For more information call 438-4480.

19th Annual Honolulu Rainbow
Film Festival
Doris Duke Theatre
Thurs., May 22 through Sun., May 25
The film festival is hosted by the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization that educates and raises awareness of the community about the gay and lesbian culture. On May 25, there will by a 1920’s Garden Cabaret Gala fundraiser held at the Linekona Arts Center, across from the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Tickets for the film screening go on sale May 1 at the Honolulu Box Office. For more information call 381-1952 or visit www.hglcf.org.

The Social Lights Benefit
Concert Series
Cupola Theatre, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m
Sundays, May 25, June 29, July 27
Some of Hawai‘i’s top local musicians. Concerts will benefit The Autism Society of Hawai‘i, The Domestic Violence Auction Center, The Children’s Alliance of Hawai‘i, and the The Hawai‘i Arts Alliance. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. For more information call 294-1186.