8 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY Kona Palisades Artists announces ‘Open Studio Tour’ NINE ARTISTS TO TAKE PART IN TWO-DAY EVENT The Kona Palisades Artists Group will host its third annual “Open Studio Tour” on Nov. 19-20 in Kailua-Kona. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, nine Big Island artists who live in close proximity to each other in the Kona Palisades Estates area will open their studios to the public for touring and artists’ demonstrations of their work process with an opportunity to purchase art and get a jump on your holiday shopping. The nine artists are Roberts Bates (watercolors); Stefanie Culbertson (watercolors); Debra Dolsberry (silk painting); John Gaukel (mixed media); Cynthia Hankins (photography); Barbara Hanson (polymer clay); Bill Jaeger (stained glass); Kathleen Jaeger (acrylic painting and mosaic); and Bill Twibell (gyotaku, or fish printing). This is a self-guided open studio tour to meet the nine artists at five locations with their art displayed in their studio or ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ➠ Continued from page 5 presentation space. The first stop of the tour is on Holoholo Street and signs will be posted at the remaining stops. Info: konapalisadesartists@gmail. com, 345-1549. WEST HAWAII TODAY From left (front row): Bill Twibell, Cynthia Hankins, Stefanie Culbertson, Bill Jaeger, and Debra Dolsberry; (back row) Robert Bates, John Gaukel, and Kathleen Jaeger. Barbara Hanson is pictured in the inset. COURTESY PHOTO/ SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Kathleen Jaeger’s “Bird of Paradise” mosaic table is pictured. the best integrity and quality of traditional hula steps, expressions, creativity, and adornments with costumes and stories that support the hula traditions. Local arts and crafts vendors will be featuring quality handmade Hawaiian items, and food will be available. Admission is free. Info/tickets: www. nawaiiwiola.org. New releases Launch party slated for new Gary Washburn album Gary Washburn, longtime Honokaa High School Jazz Band director, will perform at a launch party for his new album, “Sassy,” on Thursday in Honokaa. With Washburn will be saxophonist Jesse Snyder, featured musician on the CD, who also plays with Grammy-nominated Hawaiian swing band, Kahulanui. Also joining in is vocalist Maelan Abran, who composed and performs “Irresistible,” one of the catchy tracks from the album. Washburn has also invited other musicians who played a part in “Sassy” to fill the evening with a variety of great music from smooth jazz to rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, old school pop and more. There is no cover charge for the premier event, which will be held from 6-8:30 p.m., at Cafe Il Mondo on Mamane Street. “Sassy” was released Oct. 7, and is available on Amazon, iTunes and other digital venues. Big Island harpist to release album Cymber, a meditation harpist and composer, and winner of five Big Island Music Awards, is releasing her fourth CD, “Spa in a Box: 2017 Edition” on Thursday. Cymber combines her passion for harp music and her affinity for spas in this album that takes listeners on a journey of deep relaxation and rejuvenation in seven tracks, all in the time it takes for a hot bath. The album will be available as CD or as downloads from Amazon.com, CDBaby. com, iTunes, reverbnation. com and other music outlets. She shares her time between the Big Island and California. She has produced three full-length meditation CDs, many singles, many spokenword guided meditations and a Chi-Gung exercise DVD. Dr. Donald Nikaitani IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AS A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN IN KAILUAŽKONA, HAWAII Dr. Nikaitani is Board Certifi ed by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in the care of the adult patient. He is profi cient in cardiology, neurology, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney and bladder, lung disease, stomach and intestines, endocrine disorders, and all other medical concerns including cold, fl u, and sore throat symptoms. Accepting most insurances including HMSA, BCBS, UHA, HMAA, HMA, UNITED HEALTH CARE, MDX, MEDICARE, CIGNA, AETNA, and KAISER ADDED CHOICE. Please call 808-329-1346 for an appointment. We treat you like family. Your health is our most important concern. Kona Kohala Health Care Svc. 75-137 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI
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