HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—’Twas the night before
the third Sunday of December, and all through the museum, not a statue was
stirring, because they’re statues...statues don’t stir. But the next day is another story—for its last
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday of the year the museum presents Solstice Celebrations.
Making art can
be a treat, literally. The day's activities include decorating star-shaped gingerbread cookies with colored sugar and frosting. When the inevitable sugar rush
kicks in, kids can burn off energy by making large and miniature parols—star-shaped Christmas
lanterns—out of bamboo and recycled materials with the Filipino Association of
University Women. Then they can making solstice globes by filling plastic
sphere ornaments with ribbon, foliage and
beads.
Families can lounge
on the Central Courtyard lawn to enjoy holiday favorites played by O‘ahu Civic
Orchestra. Then local singer-songwriters Curtis and Annie Kamiya of Mango Season
strike a slightly different chord when they take the stage and play a mix of
soul, jazz, and funk.
For its Family
Film Sunday, the Doris Duke Theatre presents the New York International Children’s Film Festival Best of the
Fest Part 2. Family Sunday regulars might remember the museum screened the
first selection of festival highlights in October. For the sequel families can
expect to see a similar mix of animated and live action shorts that represent
the best of the renowned festival.
At Doris Duke
Theatre, children age 17 and under always receive free admission to all films
and concerts (except on festival opening nights).
The museum
invites visitors to enter the popular monthly drawing contest, for children
ages 1 to 17. The museum gives contestants a theme and drawing supplies.
The winner
receives a Supporting-level membership to the Honolulu Museum of Art ($100
value), and his or her artwork is used to create the following month’s event
brochure and is posted on the museum website. Last month, eight-year-old Lena
Simonie won with her interpretation of Intimate Universe.
Additional support provided by Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
See the full schedule.
FAMILY DAY AT SPALDING HOUSE
Take
a free shuttle up to Makiki Heights for the museum’s free family day at Spalding
House, where the fun continues. Kids can make solstice-inspired haku lei using natural and synthetic materials. Susie Roth captivates kids with a holiday magic show and storytelling in the Cades Pavilion at noon and 2 p.m.
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About the Honolulu Museum of Art
One of the world’s premier art museums, the Honolulu Museum of Art
presents international caliber special exhibitions and features a
collection that includes Hokusai, van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Picasso and
Warhol, as well as traditional Asian and Hawaiian art.
Located in two of Honolulu’s most beautiful buildings, visitors enjoy
two cafés, gardens, and films and concerts at the theater. The museum is
dedicated to bringing together great art and people to create a more
harmonious, adaptable, and enjoyable society in Hawai’i.
About Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday
Since 2004, the
third Sunday of every month at the Honolulu Museum of Art has been free to the
public, thanks to Bank of Hawaii. Each event features a program of art
activities, entertainment and demonstrations held throughout the museum.
See more
information about the event.
https://www.honolulumuseum.org/events/bank_of_hawaii_sunday
Locations:
Honolulu Museum of Art: 900 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House: 2411 Makiki Heights Drive
Honolulu Museum of Art School: 1111 Victoria Street
Honolulu Museum of Art at First Hawaiian Center: 999 Bishop Street
Honolulu Museum of Art Doris Duke Theatre: 901 Kinau Street (at rear of museum)
Hours:
Honolulu Museum of Art: Tues–Sat 10 am–4:30pm; Sun 1–5 pm; closed Monday.
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House: Tues–Sat 10am–4pm; Sun noon–4pm
Admission (permits entry to both museums on the same day):
$10 general admission; children 17 and under are free.
