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The Arts at Marks Garage

1159 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817


Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday
10am-5pm


The ARTS at Marks Garage is a collaborative gallery, performance and office space for businesses and non-profit organizations is working to transform downtown Honolulu with the power of the arts. 



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Our Partners:

The Arts District Merchants Association

Cherry Blossom Cabaret

Double Rainbow Burlesque Productions

Hanai Tours

Hawai'i Craftsmen

Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival

Hawai'i Watercolor Society

Hawai'i Women in Filmmaking 

On The Spot Improv

PA'I Foundation

Pretty Peacock Productions

Smashbox Productions

TedX Honolulu

Tim Bostock Productions

T-RX/Hallowbaloo Music + Arts Festival

Youth Speaks Hawai'i/Pacific Tongues

 

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Maoli Arts Month presents

"ALOHA MY NAME IS..."  Exhibition

April 29, 2014 through May 31, 2014

OPENING RECEPTION: 

First Friday, May 2, 2014 6-9pm

  

 

PA'I Foundation in collaboration with The ARTS at Mark's Garage is pleased to present, as part of Maoli Arts Month (MAMo), "ALOHA MY NAME IS..." an exhibition of contemporary urban Hawaiian Art.  Curated by Drew Broderick of SPF Projects, the exhibition features new and recent works by Kahiau Beamer, Cory Taum, Keoni Paakaula, Kazu Kauinana, and Uncle Imai Kalahele.  A local play on the widely used "Hello my name is" stickers, "ALOHA MY NAME IS..." is a statement of existence and an introduction to contemporary urban Kanaka Maoli art and art making in the Islands.  "We are here, we are artists, we are active, and we are Hawaiian."

 

Highlighting the work of 3 young emerging artists who have shared a studio together in Kakaako for the past year, "ALOHA MY NAME IS..." offers an "insider" perspective to art making through an "outsider" approach. Painting on drainage ditches, water tanks, freeway pillars, and abandoned military facilities up mauka in the bush, Kahiau Beamer, Cory Taum, and Keoni Paakaula do not set out on their "missions" intending to reclaim, however, reclamation is inevitably one outcome of their work. That said, the irony of urbanization is not lost on them either, realizing that their work would not and could not exist in its current state without these imposed structures and symbols, they choose to leave their marks anyway, as testament to their struggle, and to the larger process of overturning contested histories. 

 

 "ALOHA MY NAME IS..." departs from the normal working conditions and environments of Beamer, Taum, and Paakaula, i.e. valleys and alleys, and instead offers a unique glimpse into their budding gallery practice.  To supplement and contextualize the work of the younger artists the exhibition also features the work of two established and widely recognized Hawaiian artists from previous generations, Kazu Kauinana and Uncle Imai Kalahele, identified by Beamer, Taum, and Paakaula as artists and Hawaiians that they look to for inspiration and guidance in their own work.  Through acknowledging and honoring the lineage that their work is a part of and using the work of Kauinana and Kalahele as points of departure, Beamer, Taum, and Paakaula comment on the changing times and the evolution of Hawaiian art and art making through a healthy and engaged intergenerational dialogue.  

 

"Holomua!"

 

 


First Friday Honolulu

Downtown-Chinatown Gallery Walk

Friday, April 4, 5pm-late. FREE

 

First Friday Crowd  


RED LANTERN

The Chinatown Courtyard

at The Chinatown Artist Lofts

Every First Friday!

Friday, April 4, 5pm-11pm. FREE

 

  


HAWAII "SHAKES"

AUDITIONS FOR 13th SEASON

Saturday, May 3, 2014 2-5pm

 The Hawaii Shakespeare Festival will hold four days of open auditions for its thirteenth season (other dates & times at other locations, see web).

The thirteenth season features She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith, directed by R. Kevin Garcia Doyle; Edward III, by Shakespeare and Thomas Kyd, directed by Jason Kanda, and an all-female, three-play rep of King Lear, Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing directed by Tony Pisculli. Performance dates run from July 18 to August 31 at The ARTS at Marks Garage.

Auditioners don't need to prepare anything, but should come ready to move. Auditions will consist of cold readings and some movement and improvisation work. There are many roles for men and women of all ages. She Stoops to Conquer features several singing roles. Edward III features several non-speaking, movement-intensive roles. Auditioners are asked to stay for the entire session, but only need to come on one day.

For more information, call Tony Pisculli (808) 256-6657

www.hawaiishakes.org

 

 

 


On The Spot presents

Intro To Improv

Find out more about all of On The Spot's improv classes online!

 

www.otsimprov.com


On The Spot Presents May The Fourth Be With You

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Doors 730pm, Event 8pm, All Ages

$15 General, $10 Students, Military,

or dressed in Star Wars costume

 

As a part of "The May The Fourth Be With You International Star Wars Fan Day" On The Spot Improv is hosting 2 readings of William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back. A group of seven actors will perform a dramatic stage reading of from the book inspired by works of George Lucas and William Shakespeare. Immediately after Saturday's reading, there will be a Star Wars theme after party featuring Star Wars Inspired acts and music by DJ JEDI. This event encourages cosplayers to come in Star Wars Themed costumes.

www.otsimprov.com
  

On The Spot Presents May The Fourth Be With You

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Doors 130pm, Event 2pm, All Ages

$15 General, $10 Students, Military

or dressed in Star Wars costume

As a part of "The May The Fourth Be With You International Star Wars Fan Day" On The Spot Improv is hosting 2 readings of William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back. A group of seven actors will perform a dramatic stage reading of from the book inspired by works of George Lucas and William Shakespeare. This event encourages cosplayers to come in Star Wars Themed costumes.

  

Hawaii Women In Filmmaking present

The New Black | Community Cinema

Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 630-830pm, FREE

 

Centering on the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, this documentary takes viewers into the pews, the streets, and kitchen tables to look at how the African American community grapples with the gay rights issue. Presented in collaboration with Hawai'i People's Fund.

www.hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org

 


Youth Speaks Hawaii

Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm, FREE

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Teen slam poetry writing & performance workshops.

[email protected] or (808) 230-1405


On The Spot presents

WalkAbout Wednesdays Comedy Throwdown

Every Wednesday, Doors 7pm, Show 730pm, FREE

This month, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 (no event 5/28)

  

As a Part of Chinatown's Walkabout Wednesdays, On The Spot's Comedy Throwdown features OTS Iron Improvisors competing for audience laughs and points as play outrageous improv games against a brand new challenger every week. It's a fast and Funny Show sure to make everyone laugh.

www.otsimprov.com


 

Cherry Blossom Cabaret presents
Tribute to Pop and Rock Icons

Friday, May 9, 2014, doors 730pm, show 8pm

$15 online, door $20, 18+ suggested

www.CBCpopicons.eventbrite.com 

 

Come join us for the first of our Tribute Show Series in 2014! CBC's Tribute to Pop and Rock Icons is a burlesque inspired dance, movement, and theatrical show paying homage to legendary and iconic musicians past and present. The ladies of CBC and guest performers will tease, tantilize, and dazzle you as we perform to songs by our favorite Pop and Rock music icons! Beer, Wine, Cocktails will be available for purchase at Mark's Garage's Donation Bar, 21+

Email: [email protected]

 

 


Youth Speaks Hawaii presents

Second Saturday Monthly Slam & Open Mic

Saturday, May 10, 2014, Doors 2:30pm, Start 3pm, FREE, All Ages

open mic

[email protected] (808) 782-7868

www.youthspeakshawaii.org


Hawaii Women in Filmmaking present 

A Workshop on Reframing Arts Work

by Arlene Goldbard

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 9am-Noon, $50

Deadline to Register Monday, May 5th

  

For so many people who work in arts organizations, there's a feeling of discouragement-advocating for support feels like a logjam, with plenty of resistance from those who could and should be supporters. Reframing Arts Work is about breaking that logjam, opening up new ways of seeing and thinking about the work that create new possible allies, supporters, and collaborations.

www.hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org

 

 

 

Pretty Peacock Productions

and Jacqueline Hyde present

Illustrious. Revolution of an ecsdysiast! 

Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th, 2014

Doors 730pm, Show 8pm, 21+, $25 Cover

www.showclix.com/event/Illustrious_Hawaii_052014 

 

  

 

13 Acts. 5 Reasons. 1 Woman.: That's right! An amazing journey 13 acts composed of burlesque, pole, aerial, dance and film brought to you by one woman, Jacqueline Hyde from Seattle, WA! Opening acts by Lola Love (Oahu), Karmen Sutra (Seattle) and members of the cast of Neon Dreams. 

 

 


The ARTS at Marks Garage presents 21stCentury Lōku House

Every 3rd Sunday

Sunday, May 18, 2014 4-6pm, FREE

 

He mai . . .  He mai! The ARTS at Marks Garage is on a mission to bring native Hawaiian expression back to Chinatown . . .  21stCentury Lōku House is a new monthly event inspired by the "Lōku Sites" of Kou, but with modern-day edge. Featuring special performances, 'ono food, ice cold beverage, deep conversation and especially, good company, all with a uniquely Hawaiian aesthetic. We need kōkua to lay a strong foundation for Lōku House; to make this a place for important discourse; a venue for performances that have no other outlet; and, if nothing else, a destination for good times with friends.  Come share your mana'o!

 

lō.ku, n. A game, perhaps like kilu (FS 163);

a place for indoor games;

evening entertainment (Ii 63-4).  [Pukui & Elbert]

 

Mahalo to our sponsors Kona Brewing Company, Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Mayor's Office of Culture & The Arts.

www.artsatmarks.com


Hawaii Women in Filmmaking present 

HWF Monthly Gathering

Abbie Algar & Taylor Chang

Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 630-830pm, FREE

   

Join our conversation with Abbie Algar, Film Curator, and Taylor Chang, Theater Manager, at the Doris Duke Theatre.

www.hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org 

 


Hawaii Craftsmen present

Raku Ho'olaule'a Artist Reception and Lecture

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

530pm reception, 6-7pm lecture, FREE

 

 

www.hawaiicraftsmen.org



 

Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts

and Ke Kini o Lalo Productions present

MOVING VOICES: An Evening of Contemporary Indigenous Expression

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Doors, 7pm, Show 7:30pm, $10 online, $15 door


 

Join us for an evening of oratory and dance in traditional and contemporary forms; a collection of mo'olelo from far away places and from right here at home, of past and present, kama'āina and malihini; personal stories that link us all.

 

Visiting First Nations artists include Margaret Grenier's Dancers of Damelahamid (http://damelahamid.ca/), a Gitxsan dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia performing Spirit Transforming.  Grenier combines the richness and beauty of the masked dances of the Gitxsan and presents this genre in a minimalistic way in order to re-look at its primary elements, the very essence of this dance form. 

 

Renowned Native Hawaiian storyteller Moses Goods enriches the evening with traditional hula and mo'olelo of old Hawai'i.  Contemporary dancer Wailana Simcock (http://waicompany.com/) weaves influences of his Hawai'i homeland and his Filipino heritage into a unique expression of his global identity. The history of colonialism in the places he was born and raised has impelled him to create work that questions concepts of beauty, cultural identity, and power.

 

Featured performers include Coast Salish actor-in-a-dancer's-body Tasha Faye Evans, physical-theatre specialist and Molokai-native Marcus Quiniones and the multi-faceted native Hawaiian artist-warrior Noelle Kahanu.


Double Rainbow Burlesque Productions

& Pretty Peacock Productions

Present BURLY-Q BINGO

Friday, May 23, 2014

Doors open 8PM, Bingo 845-10PM

$10 advance, $15 at the door

(includes 10 bingo cards)

*Tables already sold-out.

http://burlyqbingomay.eventbrite.com


 

 

This ain't your grandma's bingo! When our clothes hit the floor, YOU win! BINGO! BURLESQUE! FUN!Featuring: Live burlesque by Honolulu's finest! This month featuring Chi Chi Roniz, Foxy Knoxx, La Femme Rikita & Miss Catwings! Hosted by Hunter Down. Reserved, VIP seating available!

www.facebook.com/doublerainbowburlesqueproductions

 

Academy of Tease Classes!

www.academyoftease.com 

 

 


CALL TO ARTISTS!

 

2014 SUMMER REEL CAMPS FOR GIRLS

Age 13-19, Deadline to apply: May 15, 2014

Registration fee for each camp: $500

We offer a voluntary sliding scale fee so that you pay what you can. We also offer scholarships. No girl will be turned away for lack of funds.

ANIMATION: JUNE 9-13 | 8:30 -4:00 pm

Learn the principles and techniques of animation using industry-standard camera, editing software, and more.

BASIC REEL: JULY 21 - 25 | 8:30 -4:00 pm

Learn storytelling, storyboarding, scriptwriting, use of professional camera, lighting, audio, and editing. You will be working in small production teams with a mentor and produce a short video.

For more information, call (808) 799-4438, or email [email protected]

www.hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org

 

 

 

36 Views of Leahi (Diamond Head).

Juried by Masami Teraoka.

Image and Payment Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2014.

Entry fee: $15 per piece. 3 entries per artist, max, Complete Submission Form Online

Submit images via jpegs only at [email protected].

Only paid entries will be juried.

Presented in the spirit of Hokusai's and Hiroshige's world famous print series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" from the early 1800's. This open call to all artists, will accept the best 36 pieces submitted in any and all media, size, and styles that include, from whatever angle or point of view, Honolulu's most iconic landscape. Exhibit August 12, to September 27, 2014

www.artsatmarks.com/36viewsofleahi

 

 


COMING SOON!

UPCOMING EXHIBIT

 

June 3 - June 28, 2014

Hawaii Craftsmen: Raku Ho'olaule'a Exhibition

Results juried by a guest artist by members at the Raku campout held this year at Camp Mokule'ia in Waialua, Hawaii.

www.hawaiicraftsmen 

 

 

 

2014 Improvaganza 9

Hawaii Festival of Improv

September 25-28, 2014

Improvaganza: Hawaii Festival of Improv is now accepting submission applications for its 2014 improv festival which will happen Thursday September 25 through Sunday September 28. This year's festival will take place in the Heart of the Honolulu's Historical Chinatown Arts District at The ARTS at Marks Garage and at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Now in it's 9th year, Improvaganza has earned a reputition for its innovation, hospitality, and aloha. Once again Improvaganza invites improvisers from all over the world to be a part of this year's festival.This year's Festival theme is Kaiju "Giant Monster." So this year we are looking for improv acts that are Godzilla sized and ready to demolish the Honoulu Skyline.

www.improvaganza.com