Tuesday, July 22, 1997 Beyond Words Publishing is looking for girls ages 6-16 to participate in their a contest. Girls, get those pens out!
Winning entries will be published in a fall 1998 book and winners will have an opportunity to go on a book tour.
To enter, write a chapter of "useful advice" or a fun activity for girls. Also include a paragraph on why that topic was chosen, how the idea was chosen and why it is important or fun. Then, send two to three pages of the chapter idea; a self-addressed, stamped envelope; and a page with your name, age, address, phone number, hobbies, favorite school subject, favorite book or author, pet peeve and female hero to: Girl Writer Contest, Beyond Words Publishing Inc., 20827 N.W. Cornell Road, Suite 500, Hillsboro, Ore. 97124-9808.
The chapter can be written as a group as long as all group members are female and between the ages of 6 and 16.
Deadline: Oct. 31. Winners will be announced Jan. 1, 1998.
Monday, July 21, 1997 The Hawaii Horse Show Association's Benefit Horse Show will take place Aug. 30-31 at 9 a.m. at Maunawili Farm. Hoof it over to horse show
The free event will feature some of Hawaii's best riders and horses in competition.
There will be a silent auction, pony rides for children and "Meet a Horse" sessions, a chance to get up close and personal with a horse. Proceeds from the show and auction will benefit the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Information: 946-2187, ext. 225.
In dire need of a dose of creativity? Midsummer Faire breezes in
Try an injection of art, crafts and fashion at The Original Midsummer's Night Faire, from 5 to 9 p.m. July 31 in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's Heritage Ballroom.
Susan Miyako of Souffle Gourmet Foods and Specialty Items, the event's sponsor, said the faire is unique in that it will feature only high-quality, unique or specialty crafts made by local and Mainland artisans.
At this event, traverse aisles featuring both crafts and craft demonstrations on Chinese knotting, tole painting, rubber stamp creations and other crafts.
Also meet local authors Lois-Ann Yamanaka ("Blu's Hanging") and Nora Okja Keller ("Comfort Woman") at a book signing.
Peruse garments and accessories made by Midsummer crafters at the "Summer Breezes" fashion show, presented all night long.
Admission is free, and parking is available inside the building's parking structure.
For information, contact Raymond Yamachika at 262-7574 or Susan Miyao at 735-2186.
Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pa Olapa Kahiko Inc., under kumu hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewitt and founded at Lae O Kealohi, has a ho'ike 7 p.m. Aug 15. Guests include Aunty Genoa Keawe, Palani Vaughn, Halau Keali'ionalani and Kana'e. Halau holds ho'ike
The event takes place at the Ron Bright Auditorium, Castle High School.
Another ho'ike will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the school, with The Lim Family From Kohala, Olomana, Halau Keali'ionalani and Kana'e.
Admission is $15 for both events; $12.50 in advance.
Information: 259-8612.
An international arts festival celebrating Hawaii's connection to countries around the world, "Crossings '97: France/Hawaii," this fall will feature the work of several contemporary French artists including Sophie Calle, Jacques Vieille and Sarkis. Franco/Hawaiian affair
The triennial event began in 1986 with an exchange between Hawaii and Japan.
The exchange with France started in 1989 when 44 artists from Hawaii presented their work in Paris and Cagnes-sur to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the French Revolution. The exchange continues with a series of exhibitions in Hawaii that focus on French culture and art.
Organized by the Honolulu Academy of Arts, The Contemporary Museum and the University of Hawaii Art Gallery, the festival will kick off Oct. 4 and run until Nov. 23. The opening ceremony will be held Oct. 5 at Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St.,
But if the many exhibitions of Crossings '97 don't provide enough French exposure, several other French-themed events that coincide with the festival just might make Hawaii's palm trees start looking like miniature versions of the Eiffel Tower.
These events include the French Festival, a celebration of French luxury goods by French artisans and craftsmen, and concerts by the Honolulu Symphony featuring the music of French composers Hector Berlioz, Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc.
Information: 532-8700.
The Latin-American Music Festival of Hawaii takes place for the 9th time at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Hibiscus Ballroom of the Ala Moana Hotel. Latin rhythms sound
Scheduled to appear are Carmen Jimenez from Puerto Rico, Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, Son Con Clave and Los Amigos, plus dancers, MCs and other guests.
Admission is $20; $10 for children under 12.
Information: 839-2818.
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