Movie Night: Black Narcissus
Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Based on the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden, Black Narcissus revolves around growing tensions within a small convent of Anglican sisters who are trying to establish a school and hospital in the old palace of an Indian Raja at the top of an isolated mountain above a fertile valley in the Himalayas. This film achieved considerable acclaim for its visual power from cinematographer Jack Cardiff, who won an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Cinematography. Lovingly restored by the Criterion Collection, this film remains a feast for the eyes and senses.
Themed Menu Includes: Pita pockets, deli meats, hummus, and artisanal crackers also accompanied by an olive and pickle selection. Also included with your ticket are two glasses of wine paired with the film of the evening from a red and white option. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages are also available to ticket holders. Additional glasses of wine are available for purchase. Tickets are limited.
$35/$30 for (VAC member)
Show time – 6 pm, at VAC Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785.
Rainforest Mele featuring The Brown Boys
The Big Island’s very own musical group “The Brown Boys” will be kicking off the Volcano Art Center’s latest musical program “Rainforest Mele.” The Brown Boys will be performing songs from their self titled breakout album as well as playing some of Hawai‘i’s favorite songs. This contemporary Hawaiian Music group embodies the musical stylings of Kalapana, Haps, Kapena and the beloved Hawaiian musical icons.
Tickets are $25 for VAC members ($30 non-members)! Ticket holders will be able to purchase beer, wine, as well as pupus. Tickets are available for sale online at www.volcanoartcenter.org, or at VAC’s Administration Office in Volcano Village.
Thursday Night at the Center: The Adventures to South America, Antarctica, and Rapa Nui with Jay Robinson
Thursday, April 13, 2023 |6 pm, at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Join retired park ranger, Jay Robinson, on his journey to several extraordinary south-western corner of our planet as he shares his adventures to South America, Antarctica, and Rapa Nui.
Whether our list of must-do adventures include cultural sites, spiritual pilgrimages, physical challenges, or natural wonders – we are tackling our postponed bucket-list with gusto! His adventures will include, Iguazu Falls – the largest waterfall complex on earth in the tropical forests of both Brazil and Argentina.
El Chalten in Patagonia – the hiking capitol of Argentina at The Glaciers National Park that features some of the most spectacular mountains on earth.
Tierra del Fuego National Park– the “End of the Earth” at the tip of South America which features dramatic sub-polar coastal scenery, with lakes, forests, and mountains.
Atacama Desert – in the high Andes of northern Chile, this place of extremes holds vast salt flats and salt ponds hosting flamingo, geyser fields and towering volcanoes.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) – home to our southeastern most Polynesian cousins and famous for its gigantic stone statue.
The Antarctic Peninsula – visited on a small cruise ship with daily expeditions to penguin colonies and zodiac adventure through frigid bays filled with icebergs seals and whales.
Jay will offer his best travel tips, highlights of each amazing World Heritage Site, a few of his misadventures, and his recommendations for your future travels.
This evening is part of a once-a-month Thursday night series at the Volcano Art Center, focusing on art, Hawaiian culture and our environment. The series is intended to inspire, enhance your appreciation of art and life experience, while fostering community connections. This presentation is free, although a $5 donation is greatly appreciated.
Liko A’e Keiki + One
The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e Keiki plus One workshop. The workshop will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus, Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Open to keiki 7-13 years of age and one adult. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 13, 2023.
This one-day workshop gives keiki and their parent, grandparent or any adult, a memorable opportunity to explore the arts together. The classes will include hand-building with clay, hip-hop, drawing, Hawaiian rhythm & dance, & textile art.
Cost: for one adult and one child $100/$92 for members of VAC. If you wish to enroll any additional adult or child, please call the office at (808) 967-8222.
Financial scholarships are available for those in need. Apply for a scholarship Here
Thursday Night at the Center: Marine Life Presentation with Marc Hughes
Join Marc Hughes on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 6pm, at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. This video presentation provides a visual display of many associations that can be seen in scuba diving and snorkeling depths in the oceans around the Big Island. It encompasses a wide range of behavioral adaptations including symbiotic classifications such as mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism. Symbiotic relationships of marine animals around the Big Island of Hawaii such as: Sharks, dolphins, Moray eels, Octopus and other marine creatures often form bonds and associations between different species. The Hawaiian Islands have some of the most interesting examples of these relationships.
The videos and accompanying explanations of the intricate nature of these interactions show just how complex the marine environment is and how important it is to preserve the coastal areas. Questions and discussions are welcome, and the goal of the presentation is to highlight the importance of individual species of animals as they relate to the overall health of the marine environment.
Marc Hughes is a dive guide and marine life educator in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He graduated with a degree in Marine Science and Conservation Biology from the University of Hawaii in Hilo and participated in research cruises in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as well as cephalopods research cruise in the Main Hawaiian Islands. All the videos in the presentation have been taken by him and part of his program for teaching the public and students through visual examples with a storytelling point of view.
This evening is part of a once-a-month Thursday night series at the Volcano Art Center, focusing on art, Hawaiian culture and our environment. The series is intended to inspire, enhance your appreciation of art and life experience, while fostering community connections. This presentation is free, although a $5 donation is greatly appreciated.
Teen Workshop
The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e Teen workshop. A one-day workshop will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus, Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Open to children ages 13-18 years of age. The deadline to register is October 12, 2023.
This one-day workshop offers your teen to explore various art forms. The classes are dedicated to visual art instruction in hand building with clay, drawing instruction, mixed media encaustics, and zentangle.
Cost: $50/$46 for members of VAC.
Financial forms are available for those in need. Apply for a scholarship Here