WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 | 5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Shows & events West Hawaii County Band performs West Hawaii County Band offers a free concert this evening at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona. The concert, “January Breeze” is the first monthly concert of the 2017 lineup of free Friday concerts offered by the 20-piece civic band. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. The repertoire of the band includes march favorites, traditional brass band music, big band tunes and Hawaiian traditional tunes. Band members are from all walks of life with talent ranging from student musicians to Grammynominated professionals. The band will also perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hulihee Palace. It is tentatively scheduled to perform at 11:30 a.m. that day during the 34th anniversary Birthday Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Info: www.westhawaiiband.com Hawaii Wood Guild hosts opening reception for show An opening reception for the Hawaii Wood Guild Invitational Masters Show will be held Saturday at Isaacs Art Center at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea. The reception runs 5 to 7 p.m. and will feature 55 pieces on display, as well as for sale. The show runs through Feb. 24. Each Saturday there will be at least one artist to answer questions and offer information on woodworking. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The public is invited to peruse the works and vote for a People’s Choice Award, which will be announced at the end of the show. Sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, as well as Isaacs Art Center, proceeds go to scholarships for students of Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Info: www.hawaiiwoodguild.com. Volcano Art Center featuring Dietrich Varez Volcano Art Center Gallery presents a unique collection of original paintings by Big Island artist Dietrich Varez in an exhibition titled “Timeless Treasures.” The exhibit, which opened to the public on Jan. 7, will continue through Feb. 12 at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A special reception honoring Varez and his art will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Varez is best known for his extensive collection of linoleum-block and screen printed images of which over 250 have been published. He typically begins each image with reading and research. A particularly colorful or visual passage in a legend is often the stimulus. Based on oral traditions, some of the images can be viewed as the first visualizations of these myths and legends. Shunning publicity and working in simple fashion Varez shapes his strong personal expression of Hawaii. By nature, a quiet and private man, he lives with his wife Linda (also a noted painter) in a remote rain forest setting near Volcano. The subject matter in most of Varez’s work is inspired by traditional Hawaiian legends, integrating mythological figures in scenes with flora and fauna typical of the diverse Hawaiian environment. He boldly outlines the adventures and passions of his Hawaiian cast of characters in his direct and unmistakable style. Varez, greatly influenced by the early print makers of Japan shares their belief that art is for the people. “I don’t care if they put my prints up with four tacks in the corner, just as long as they are up,” he said in a press release. For over 40 years, Varez produced new print images each year, personally printed each image by hand, refused to number his prints and maintained extremely affordable prices. As of June, Dietrich has officially retired from his printmaking process. His print images will continue 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 “Waterfall Rainbow” by Dietrich Varez is pictured. His work is being exhibited at Volcano Art Center through Feb. 12. COURTESY PHOTO/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Continued on page 10 ➠
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