Historian to discuss book on women in World War II
Author Donna Knaff will examine the role of women during World War II in a presentation Saturday commemorating Women’s History Month at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
Her talk will begin at 2 p.m. Knaff also will sign copies of her book, "Beyond Rosie the Riveter: Women of World War II in American Popular Graphic Art." The award-winning book features "the iconic images that promoted the war effort while confronting the definition of femininity in a world dominated by men," according to an event announcement.
Knaff is a World War II historian at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command who has been on missions to Guam, Guadalcanal, Germany and Tarawa in search of the remains of missing U.S. service members. She is former chief historian at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, the country’s only national memorial to women’s military service.
The event is free with museum admission of $25, $15 for children ages 4 to 12 ($15 and $10 for Hawaii residents and military). For reservations, call 441-1007 or email Education@PacificAviationMuseum.org.
Get your Easter or spring event listed in free guide
Spring into action with the Star-Advertiser Today section, which is planning a special guide to spring and Easter events to be published March 25.
Businesses, clubs, schools and community groups are welcome to submit free listings for egg hunts, Easter Bunny photo ops, craft workshops, keiki activities, displays, rummage sales, craft fairs, Sunday brunches and other Easter- or spring-themed events happening on Oahu (no religious services, please).
Email details and contact information to calendars@staradvertiser.com by March 19.
ALSO OPENING FRIDAY
‘Special ID’
An undercover cop deep inside China’s most ruthless crime syndicate finds that his days are numbered when the boss starts hunting down traitors. With Donnie Yen and Collin Chou. Written by Kam-Yuen Szeto. Directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-Leung. In Mandarin and Cantonese, with English subtitles. At Pearlridge West 16
BACK IN THEATERS
‘Blue Jasmine’
Cate Blanchett storms her way through her Oscar-winning title role in Woody Allen’s pastiche-y melodrama, about a fallen socialite seeking refuge in her sister’s San Francisco flat. Lifted in chunks from "A Streetcar Named Desire," and offering wincing blue-collar-type caricatures, the film is nonetheless a wonder, thanks to its star. With Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins and Bobby Cannavale. (PG-13) At Kahala 8
SPECIAL SCREENING
Live Theatre in Cinema: ‘The Tempest’
Christopher Plummer stars as Prospero in this stage production filmed live in high definition at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Des McAnuff. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kahala 8, $20
For complete movie listings and schedules, see Friday’s TGIF.
