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    Alyson Gamache, Daniel Tajerich, Amanda Frahm

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    Christella Guzman and Suemineh Jafarieh

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    The Taekwon-Do Center Honolulu put on a demonstration in Kinau Courtyard.

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    A high-energy demonstration by Taekwon-Do Center Honolulu wowed audiences in Kinau Courtyard.

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    Aric Saunders and Lisanne Chun

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    Noelle Capalan, Julie Yee, Reese perry, Deborah Yang, Kristine Nakamura

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    Lihla Noori, Rebecca Atkinson, Shannon Yadon

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    AADers in Luce Pavilion.

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    AADers enjoying items at the Academy Shop. 

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    Karaoke and relaxing in Banyan Courtyard

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    AADers enjoying the galleries

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    Docent Tensie Lee tells AAD guests about art. 

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    Guests took in the view of the spectacular Korean Screens "Cranes and Peaches" in Gallery 14.

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March 25, 2011 06:00pm-09:00pm
Honolulu Academy of Arts

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ARTafterDARK:
'Seoul Power' information

ARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Academy of Arts' monthly art party organized by a dynamic group of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts. This month's co-chairs are Cappi Itagaki and Ken Kawauchi.  

We celebrate Korean innovation with Seoul Power. Seoul's pioneering design and art made it last year's World Design Capital. 
MUSIC+ENTERTAINMENT:
Movement: The Halla Pai Huhm Studio performs Korean dances. 6:30-6:50pm & 7:30-7:50pm, Central Court
It's live: The Hawaii Korean Ensemble plays a mix of Korean court banquet music, folk songs, and contemporary pieces. 7-7:30pm & 8-8:30pm, Central Court
Spin cycle: Slant and Kevin Tsuji play K-pop hits. 6-9pm, Luce Pavilion
Get physical: Watch demonstrations from Master David Ippen and crew from the Taekwon-Do Center Honolulu. 7:15 & 8:30pm, Kinau Courtyard
Karaoke: Here's your chance to show off your mad singing skills. Both English and Korean songs available. 6-8:50pm, Banyan Courtyard

ART:
Highlight exhibition: Masterpieces of Korean Art (Gallery 14)

Watch: Four talented artists from the Korean Artist Association of Hawaii demonstrate different Korean art techniques.
6-9pm, Kinau Courtyard

Learn: Visit our docents in the following galleries to participate in ?art and other fun activities:
Gallery 14: Masterpieces of Korean Art 
Gallery 15: Korean Art
Gallery 17: Chinese Art
Gallery 22: 19th Century European Painting and Sculpture

Zip Tour- Gallery 22: Chasing the Flaming Pearl: Discovering the Dragon in Chinese Textiles (7pm & 7:30pm. Meet the docent in the gallery)

Note: Gallery 27 will be closed due to painting restoration in progress.


FOOD+DRINK:
Town serves their version of Korean food and Downtown features a specialty soju drink.

Luce Pavilion: 
scallion and squid pancake (pa-jeon)
rice cakes (garaetuk) with pork
spicy chicken wings
tofu, watercress and kim chee
kalbi and twin bridge potato
black pepper and sake poached pears (baesuk)

Kinau Courtyard:
Local vegetable bibimbop with Kulana grass-fed beef and slow-poached egg 

The members bar is a hit! Sign up to become a member and see what the buzz is all about. The Mediterranean Courtyard is now the "Members Lounge." Get preferential treatment—become a member! Just $20 for students, $55 for working stiffs.

PARKING:
Just a reminder—ARTafterDARKers can park in the following locations:

1) FREE: The Pro Park Parking Lot behind the Art Center at Linekona, entrances on Beretania and Young streets

2) FREE: Street parking on Beretania Street from 6 p.m.

3) FREE: First United Methodist Church Parking Lot on the corner of Beretania and Victoria streets. NOTE: lot closes promptly at 10 p.m.

4) FREE: Academy Staff Parking Lot at 1035 Kinau St., diamondhead of Victoria Street

5) $5 at Kim Chee III Parking Lot on Young Street