Learn about, then make a petroglyph
Petroglyphs are found worldwide because since the dawn of time, people have looked at blank rocks and thought, aha!
The word is closely linked to Hawaii, however, since ancient Hawaiians had no written history.
Artist Lynn Cook, who has studied rock carving for most of her career, is hosting a lecture and then a workshop for those interested in "petroglyph printmaking." Students will wind up with something suitable for framing.
The lecture, "Ki‘i Pohaku (Hawaiian Rock Art): History Carved in Stone," is at 6 p.m. Thursday at Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum. The fee is $10, free for museum members.
The workshop on petroglyph printmaking is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the same location. The fee is $25, $15 for members.
Reservations required; call 847-8296 or email membership@bishopmuseum.org.
It’s ‘Twilight’ time at island theaters
There are no fans like "Twilight" fans. They’re rabid. And so, the latest edition of the series has been split into two parts, Potter style, and part one of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" opens Nov. 18. Your tween-age werewolves are already howling.
In the meantime, Fathom, the "movie event" franchise, has begun screening "Twilight Saga Tuesdays" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Regal theaters at Dole Cannery and Windward Stadium, reprising the older films. You’ve already missed "Twilight," and next up are "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" on Tuesday and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" on Nov. 15.
These screenings include special material such as interviews with the stars and fan footage, as well as a video of vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson performing the song "Bella’s Lullaby." If that last tidbit doesn’t send a shiver up your spine, nothing will.
Decorated homes to be listed in guide
If you go all-out on your outdoor holiday decorations, get listed in our Holiday Lights guide. Provide a description of your display and include your street address and phone number.
Email information to features@staradvertiser.com or mail it to Honolulu Star-Advertiser, c/o Holiday Lights, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Submit Holiday Lights listings by Dec. 7. The listing will be published Dec. 12.
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Send items at least two weeks in advance to 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu 96813; fax 529-4750; or email features@staradvertiser.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
“Almost Paradise,” by Laurie Hanan, 4:30 to 7 p.m. today, Clubhouse Makino, 1837 Kapiolani Blvd. Hanan is the publisher of Savant Books and Publications. Call 457-1707.
“Murder Leaves Its Mark,” by Victoria Kneubuhl, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall
EVENTS
NOOK classes: Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Call 949-7307 (Ala Moana) or 737-3323 (Kahala).
>> For Nook 3G + Wi-Fi and Nook Color, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kahala
Talk by author Dinesh Sharma: 3 to 5 p.m. today, Native Books, Ward Warehouse. The author of “Barack Obama in Hawaii & Indonesia: The Making of a Global President” discusses the president’s multicultural upbringing and how it shaped him.
Reading by Maxine Hong Kingston: 7 p.m. Friday, Friends Meeting House, 2426 Oahu Ave., Manoa. Reading from “Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace.” There will also be a walking meditation and ringing of a bell of peace in commemoration of those who died in war. Call 875-7995 or email arnie@koabooks.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
“Almost Paradise,” by Laurie Hanan, 4:30 to 7 p.m. today, Clubhouse Makino, 1837 Kapiolani Blvd. Hanan is the publisher of Savant Books and Publications. Call 457-1707.
“Murder Leaves Its Mark,” by Victoria Kneubuhl, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall
EVENTS
NOOK classes: Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Call 949-7307 (Ala Moana) or 737-3323 (Kahala).
>> For Nook 3G + Wi-Fi and Nook Color, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kahala
Talk by author Dinesh Sharma: 3 to 5 p.m. today, Native Books, Ward Warehouse. The author of “Barack Obama in Hawaii & Indonesia: The Making of a Global President” discusses the president’s multicultural upbringing and how it shaped him.
Reading by Maxine Hong Kingston: 7 p.m. Friday, Friends Meeting House, 2426 Oahu Ave., Manoa. Reading from “Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace.” There will also be a walking meditation and ringing of a bell of peace in commemoration of those who died in war. Call 875-7995 or email arnie@koabooks.com.
BOOK SALES
Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s “Bill’s Bookmobile”: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays (except state holidays) and first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kakaako. Call 536-4174 or visit www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.
RECURRING
Hawaii State Public Library System: Patrons can access thousands of free electronic books (e-books) that can be read in electronic publication-compatible software and is transferrable to e-book readers such as Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook or Kobo. Limit 10 e-books free for up to three weeks. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org and click on “EBooks, Audio-books and Music”; and hawaii.lib.overdrive.com.
