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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
encoded scapes
Chinatown Boardroom is pleased to present encoded scapes a solo exhibition featuring Ted Lincoln, opening on First Friday, November 5th, 2010. Lincoln creates abstract contemporary Asian influenced paintings by utilizing a variety of mediums. His work is a combination of Sumi ink, acrylic, automotive clear and rice paper on aluminum panel. Lincoln obtained his BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2000. He currently lives and works in Florida. Join us for the Meet the Artist reception on November 10th from 6 - 8 p.m.
Show Dates: November 5th - 27th, 2010
Meet the Artist Reception: Wednesday Nov. 10th 6 - 8 p.m.
Gallery Hours:Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, October 18, 2010
New Surfboards Available
12th Floor Foam and Glass has new stock available. Enjoy the preview.
Please visit Cooperdesigns for more info.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
1st Annual Honolulu Wine Walk
The 1st Annual Honolulu Wine Walk will benefit the youth of Hawaii by enabling the Bryan Clay Foundation to "build champions, and change lives." Attendees will have access to 12 samples at any of 15 tasting stops.
Get your tickets here:
Who:
Respectful Philanthropists 21+
When:
Friday, October 15th, 2010 from 6:00pm-9pm
Where:
Downtown Honolulu
Friday, October 1, 2010
Revenge of the Killer Red Ants
Honolulu’s very own well-known and loved artist, punk rocker, actor and cheesecake baker, Otto has done it again. Revenge of the Killer Red Ants: Part V opens October 1, 2010; this show features mixed media, consisting of, edible, recycled and sustainable art. Otto has found a use for old copies of the Honolulu Weekly, and other found objects. Otto’s artwork will offer something for everyone. Artist reception October 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
What: Revenge of the Killer Red Ants: Part V
Who: Otto
When: October 1- 30, 2010
Artist Reception - October 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Chinatown Boardroom 1160 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu, HI 96817
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Town
Yusuke Hanai
Friday, September 3, 2010
High Tide
Chinatown Boardroom presents
"High Tide"
New Works by Heather Brown
Show runs September 3rd - 25th, 2010
Opening- First Friday September 3rd
Welcome to the world
Aloha
On August 2nd we were blessed with a beautiful little girl.
Welcome to the world Parker!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Hello Baby
Aloha Friends!
2010 has been a busy and exciting year so we wanted to update you all on what has been happening.
First of all many of you may have notice that our art shows and surf discussions have been not as frequent.
That is because we have been busy planning for a new addition to Chinatown Boardroom - A baby !
We will be welcoming our lil' one into the world this August.
But don't worry we are planning new events for Chinatown Boardroom:
The 3rd Annual Surf Film Fest this July at the Doris Duke Theater
Heather Brown Art Show - September
Otto - Solo show - October
And the Surf Discussion Series will be back.
We hope to see you soon!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Surf Film Festival Schedule
Here is the Surf Film Festival Schedule:
July 9 - 31, 2010
Doris Duke Theatre; Honolulu Academy of Arts
Lost Prophets: Search for the Collective
Director: Nathan Apffel
Indonesia, Hawaii, California, Mexico, Australia, 2010, 52 mins.
• July 9: Reception 6–7:30 p.m.
Screening at 7:30 p.m.
• July 20 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
See how professional surfers Brian Conley, Reef McIntosh, Hans Hagen, Dave Rastovich, Chris Del Moro, Dede Suryana, Nole Cossart, and Andrew Bennet balance their lives with adventure, dedication, and a deep connection to nature and the sea. Travel with them as they surf on spectacular oceans and experience nature in the most stunning locations in the world. Some people “live life asleep and only dream they’re awake,” says filmmaker Nathan Apffel. “These surfers have found a way to wake up.”
HAWAII PREMIERE
Out of Place
Director: Scott Ditzenberger
USA, 2010, 65 mins.
• July 10 and 21 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Who knew? Cleveland, Ohio, has had a surfing community since the early 1960s. Director Scott Ditzenberger’s debut film explores this underground scene. We see Vince Labbe and his friends endure harsh winter weather to surf the elusive waves of Lake Erie in a place still recovering from lost jobs and a river polluted enough to catch fire. In a 2006 article on Ditzenberger’s work in progress, the New York Times reported, “They surf in Cleveland because they must. They surf with two-inch icicles clinging to their wet suits. Through stinging hail and overpowering wind. They work nights to spend their winter days scouting surf. They are watermen on an inland sea.” Out of Place took the Viewer’s Choice award at the New York Surf Film Festival this year.
Out of Place
Director: Scott Ditzenberger
USA, 2010, 65 mins.
• July 10 and 21 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Who knew? Cleveland, Ohio, has had a surfing community since the early 1960s. Director Scott Ditzenberger’s debut film explores this underground scene. We see Vince Labbe and his friends endure harsh winter weather to surf the elusive waves of Lake Erie in a place still recovering from lost jobs and a river polluted enough to catch fire. In a 2006 article on Ditzenberger’s work in progress, the New York Times reported, “They surf in Cleveland because they must. They surf with two-inch icicles clinging to their wet suits. Through stinging hail and overpowering wind. They work nights to spend their winter days scouting surf. They are watermen on an inland sea.” Out of Place took the Viewer’s Choice award at the New York Surf Film Festival this year.
HAWAII PREMIERE
Fresh Fruit for Rotten Vegetables
Director: Steve Cleveland
Hawaii, Australia, California, Indonesia, Mexico,
2009, 39 mins.
• July 11 at 1, 4 p.m.
• July 23, at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
Steve Cleveland packs two years of travel footage in this fast-paced, tightly edited, action-packed surf film. Some of the best longboarders in the world—Alex Knost, CJ Nelson, Hawaii’s own Bonga Perkins—ride all types of surfboards, such as traditional single fin logs, tri-fin hi-performance longboards, alternative and retro shortboards (hulls, eggs, fish, quads, twin fins), alaias and state-of-the art shortboards.
Fresh Fruit for Rotten Vegetables
Director: Steve Cleveland
Hawaii, Australia, California, Indonesia, Mexico,
2009, 39 mins.
• July 11 at 1, 4 p.m.
• July 23, at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
Steve Cleveland packs two years of travel footage in this fast-paced, tightly edited, action-packed surf film. Some of the best longboarders in the world—Alex Knost, CJ Nelson, Hawaii’s own Bonga Perkins—ride all types of surfboards, such as traditional single fin logs, tri-fin hi-performance longboards, alternative and retro shortboards (hulls, eggs, fish, quads, twin fins), alaias and state-of-the art shortboards.
HAWAII PREMIERE
You Scratched My Anchor
Director: Wyatt Seaverns
USA, 2010, 30 mins.
• July 11 at 1 and 4 p.m.
• July 23 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
Wyatt Seaverns (known in some circles as Captain Fins) and Mitch Abshere put together this playful mix featuring some of the same surfers in Fresh Fruit for Rotten Vegetables short boarding and long boarding on East and West Coast beaches.
You Scratched My Anchor
Director: Wyatt Seaverns
USA, 2010, 30 mins.
• July 11 at 1 and 4 p.m.
• July 23 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
Wyatt Seaverns (known in some circles as Captain Fins) and Mitch Abshere put together this playful mix featuring some of the same surfers in Fresh Fruit for Rotten Vegetables short boarding and long boarding on East and West Coast beaches.
HAWAII PREMIERE
(One screening only)
180° South
Director: Chris Malloy
USA, 2010, 85 mins.
• July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
The latest from Chris Malloy (A Brokedown Melody) chronicles Jeff Johnson’s surf-and-climbing trip inspired by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia, the company) and Doug Tompkins’ (founder of The North Face) epic 1968 Ventura-to-Patagonia (the region) adventure, which was documented in the killer film Mountain of the Storms. The two iconic eco-heroes appear in the Patagonia wildlife preserve that Tompkins founded in 1991, so it’s no surprise that the journey and the film end up being as much about conservation as riding waves and climbing peaks.
(One screening only)
180° South
Director: Chris Malloy
USA, 2010, 85 mins.
• July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
The latest from Chris Malloy (A Brokedown Melody) chronicles Jeff Johnson’s surf-and-climbing trip inspired by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia, the company) and Doug Tompkins’ (founder of The North Face) epic 1968 Ventura-to-Patagonia (the region) adventure, which was documented in the killer film Mountain of the Storms. The two iconic eco-heroes appear in the Patagonia wildlife preserve that Tompkins founded in 1991, so it’s no surprise that the journey and the film end up being as much about conservation as riding waves and climbing peaks.
Last Paradise: An Eco Adventure Film 45 years in the Making
Director: Clive Neeson
New Zealand, 2010, and mins.
• July 13 and 25 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
The son of wildlife photographers, New Zealand director Clive Neeson’s life was one big adventure. The film starts with his parents’ footage of his action-packed 1960s childhood then graduates to Neeson’s own footage—from vintage shots of surf spots Noosa Beach, Petacalco, Spain, Portugal and Bali to proto-wakeboarding and snowboarding. Over time, Neeson saw that his 45 years of records of good times, faraway places and adrenaline-pumping feats could tell a larger story. Neeson reveals how the journeys of a generation of adventurers shaped their lives, values and vocations, and how they paradoxically laid a foundation for eco-tourism. These early sports pioneers’ exploits were rarely captured on quality film footage and most of it was kept under wraps to avoid exposing the secret and fragile refuges—until now.
Director: Clive Neeson
New Zealand, 2010, and mins.
• July 13 and 25 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
The son of wildlife photographers, New Zealand director Clive Neeson’s life was one big adventure. The film starts with his parents’ footage of his action-packed 1960s childhood then graduates to Neeson’s own footage—from vintage shots of surf spots Noosa Beach, Petacalco, Spain, Portugal and Bali to proto-wakeboarding and snowboarding. Over time, Neeson saw that his 45 years of records of good times, faraway places and adrenaline-pumping feats could tell a larger story. Neeson reveals how the journeys of a generation of adventurers shaped their lives, values and vocations, and how they paradoxically laid a foundation for eco-tourism. These early sports pioneers’ exploits were rarely captured on quality film footage and most of it was kept under wraps to avoid exposing the secret and fragile refuges—until now.
HAWAII PREMIERE
Gum for My Boat
Director: Russ Brownley
Bangladesh, 2009, 33 mins.
• July 14 and 30 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
You’re invited to the Bangladesh Surf Club, which introduces a highly unconventional surfing method to more than 30 boys and girls, many of whom are poverty-stricken street kids. Due to a fearful, conservative culture, the ocean was once deemed off limits to these children, who now see surfing as a source of fun, escape, and even a way to make a living. The film follows professional surfer Kahana Kalama (a past guest star of Fuel TV’s series On Surfari) as he works with Hawaii-based nonprofit Surfing The Nations and learns that sometimes surfing involves more than catching waves.
Gum for My Boat
Director: Russ Brownley
Bangladesh, 2009, 33 mins.
• July 14 and 30 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
You’re invited to the Bangladesh Surf Club, which introduces a highly unconventional surfing method to more than 30 boys and girls, many of whom are poverty-stricken street kids. Due to a fearful, conservative culture, the ocean was once deemed off limits to these children, who now see surfing as a source of fun, escape, and even a way to make a living. The film follows professional surfer Kahana Kalama (a past guest star of Fuel TV’s series On Surfari) as he works with Hawaii-based nonprofit Surfing The Nations and learns that sometimes surfing involves more than catching waves.
Fiberglass and Megapixels
Directors: Craig Hoffmann and Derek Hoffmann
USA, 2010, 48 mins.
• July 14 and 30 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Every winter swarms of photographers come to Hawaii to focus their cameras on the best surfers in the world. The filmmakers shine light on the North Shore and the overcrowded image-gathering free-for-all winter surfing scene. The surfing industry relies on these awe-inspiring photos to sell surfing to the masses. But before those images can capture the attention of consumers, they first must be captured on camera. Professional surfers, photographers, and cinematographers share their perspective on what it takes and what it means to get that epic shot. This film has won awards at top national surf film festivals.
Directors: Craig Hoffmann and Derek Hoffmann
USA, 2010, 48 mins.
• July 14 and 30 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Every winter swarms of photographers come to Hawaii to focus their cameras on the best surfers in the world. The filmmakers shine light on the North Shore and the overcrowded image-gathering free-for-all winter surfing scene. The surfing industry relies on these awe-inspiring photos to sell surfing to the masses. But before those images can capture the attention of consumers, they first must be captured on camera. Professional surfers, photographers, and cinematographers share their perspective on what it takes and what it means to get that epic shot. This film has won awards at top national surf film festivals.
HAWAII PREMIERE
Hanging Five: Five surfers-five artists
Director: Christopher Cutri
USA, 2009, 53 mins.
• July 15 and 24 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
This upbeat, joyful film focuses on five contemporary artists who also ride longboards: Andy Davis, Tyler Warren, Julie Goldsetein, Alex Knost, and Wolfgang Bloch. The artists distinguish themselves as artists who surf, but their artwork is inextricably linked to what inspires them—the power of the ocean and the energy and exhilaration of surfing.
Hanging Five: Five surfers-five artists
Director: Christopher Cutri
USA, 2009, 53 mins.
• July 15 and 24 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
This upbeat, joyful film focuses on five contemporary artists who also ride longboards: Andy Davis, Tyler Warren, Julie Goldsetein, Alex Knost, and Wolfgang Bloch. The artists distinguish themselves as artists who surf, but their artwork is inextricably linked to what inspires them—the power of the ocean and the energy and exhilaration of surfing.
FIRE
Directors: Mike Stewart and Scott Carter
USA, 2008, 48 mins.
• July 15 and 24 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Nine-time World Bodyboarding champion Mike Stewart has built a reputation as a top international waterman, dominating professional bodysurfing and bodyboarding events for more than two decades. Besides being a Pipeline icon, Stewart is one of the elite pioneers of deep tube riding at Tahiti’s infamous Teahupoo. This film is the culmination of his life’s journey as a wave rider, featuring incredible footage shot of and by Stewart.
Directors: Mike Stewart and Scott Carter
USA, 2008, 48 mins.
• July 15 and 24 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Nine-time World Bodyboarding champion Mike Stewart has built a reputation as a top international waterman, dominating professional bodysurfing and bodyboarding events for more than two decades. Besides being a Pipeline icon, Stewart is one of the elite pioneers of deep tube riding at Tahiti’s infamous Teahupoo. This film is the culmination of his life’s journey as a wave rider, featuring incredible footage shot of and by Stewart.
HAWAII PREMIERE
Waveriders
Director: Joel Conroy
Hawaii, California, Ireland, 2010, 75 mins.
• July 16 and 17 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Featuring such internationally renowned surfers as world champion Kelly Slater, Kevin Naughton, and the Malloy brothers, Waveriders explores surfing’s legendary Irish roots. This remarkable, awe-inspiring film begins with the heroic tale of visionary Hawaiian-Irish waterman George Freeth, and travels from Hawaii to Southern California to the striking cliffs of Ireland. With must-see footage, this film reaches a thrilling climax when today’s most daring surfers, wearing extra heavy wetsuits, booties, gloves, and headgear conquer the biggest swell—waves reaching more then 50 feet in height—ever ridden in Ireland. Surfer Magazine writes that Waveriders is “a gripping and artful story.”
Waveriders
Director: Joel Conroy
Hawaii, California, Ireland, 2010, 75 mins.
• July 16 and 17 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
Featuring such internationally renowned surfers as world champion Kelly Slater, Kevin Naughton, and the Malloy brothers, Waveriders explores surfing’s legendary Irish roots. This remarkable, awe-inspiring film begins with the heroic tale of visionary Hawaiian-Irish waterman George Freeth, and travels from Hawaii to Southern California to the striking cliffs of Ireland. With must-see footage, this film reaches a thrilling climax when today’s most daring surfers, wearing extra heavy wetsuits, booties, gloves, and headgear conquer the biggest swell—waves reaching more then 50 feet in height—ever ridden in Ireland. Surfer Magazine writes that Waveriders is “a gripping and artful story.”
Innermost Limits of Pure Fun
Director: George Greenough
Australia, California, 1968, 68 mins.
• July 22 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
A mesmerizing surf masterpiece in three parts: chapter 1, chapter 2, and the beginning of the dawn. Director George Greenough chronicles ground zero evolution of the 1968 short board revolution. Viewers will experience the once remote and hidden beaches of Australia and California, and witness a brigade of underground surfers, including Bob McTavish, Ted Spencer, Baddy Treloar, Chris Brock, Gary Keys, and Russell Hughes. The film includes a vintage surf sound track with blues roots by The Farm.
Director: George Greenough
Australia, California, 1968, 68 mins.
• July 22 at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.
A mesmerizing surf masterpiece in three parts: chapter 1, chapter 2, and the beginning of the dawn. Director George Greenough chronicles ground zero evolution of the 1968 short board revolution. Viewers will experience the once remote and hidden beaches of Australia and California, and witness a brigade of underground surfers, including Bob McTavish, Ted Spencer, Baddy Treloar, Chris Brock, Gary Keys, and Russell Hughes. The film includes a vintage surf sound track with blues roots by The Farm.
Friday, June 18, 2010
3rd Annual Surf Film Fest
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Surf Film Fest at Doris Duke Theatre
Make sure to your festival pass - $55 covers 11 screenings.
What a DEAL!!!
That works out to just $5 a pop.
There will be FREE BEER and WINE thanks to
Kona Brewing Co. and Barefoot Wine at opening night.
Be sure to get your tickets online.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Cartoon Cowboys Invade Chinatown
Cartoon Cowboys Invade Chinatown
by Rich Richardson
June 4 through June 26, 2010
“This series of 1970’s cartoon cowboys and their rugged individualism are juxtaposed with eastern philosophy buzz-words and created specifically for this neighborhood. I love the collision of East and West on the streets of Chinatown where I have lived and worked for many years, and am fortunate enough to have help with the translations from friends in the neighborhood.”
These four-by-seven foot scrolls serve as a bridge between neighborhood galleries and Chinatown residents, Eastern calligraphy and western pop culture. There are four pieces made with acrylic, shellac, wood stain & velvet flocking on paper and available for $850. per piece.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Cooperfish Auction Surfboard - SOLD
The Cooperfish auction surfboard for Feburary has sold!
Now on display for a limited time at Chinatown Boardroom.
Our congratulations goes out to the winner of the auction.
This 10' Malibu Foil is a beauty.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Yusuke Hanai
(Photo from Liquid Salt)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Stolen Moments
Come join us...
Meet the Artist Reception
Friday April 23rd 6:00 - 8:00pm
Come on down to enjoy refreshments and art!
In celebration of Earth Day we will be donating 10% of sales on friday night to Save our Reefs.
We will also be offering special surprise sales on selected artwork.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Kung Hee Fat Choy!
We wish you all the best for this upcoming year of the tiger. Our friend Yusuke Hanai made this card and we loved it so much we wanted to share it with you. Thanks Yusuke!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Surf Discussion Series
Surf Discussion Series is beginning for this year 2010 with guest speaker Duke Boyd!
Chinatown Boardroom is pleased to have Duke Boyd as a speaker for the 3rd Thursday of the month Surf Discussion Series. Duke Boyd is the author of Legends of Surfing: The Greatest Surfriders from Duke Kahanamoku to Kelly Slater. This book is a glorious celebration of surfing culture. Part exquisite picture book and travelogue of the best surfing spots on earth, part biography and reference guidebook, Legends of Surfing profiles over one hundred great surfers, men and women, from throughout the world along with surfing writers, filmmakers, board builders and photographers. In life stories, and in exclusive interviews, with notable surfers this book offers a rare firsthand look at what it’s like to live to surf. Boyd is himself a legend of surfing, and has been honored at Legends Day by the California Surf Museum. He is a surfer, of course, but even better known as co-founder in 1962 of Hang Ten surf-wear, the first surf-wear clothing line. Chinatown Boardroom is honored to have Duke Boyd speak about Legends of Surfing on January 21, 2010. The Surf Discussion Series creates a forum for people to meet and discuss surf related topics including but not limited to, educational discussions & book signings in a casual comfortable atmosphere.
WHAT: Surf Discussion Series
WHO: Duke Boyd
TOPIC: Legends of Surfing & Book Signing
WHERE: Chinatown Boardroom 1160 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, HI 96817
Slow Art Friday
Friday, January 15, 2010 marks the first Slow Art Friday, which will be held on the third Friday of every month in the Arts District of Historic Downtown–Chinatown from 5 to 9pm and beyond.
Slow Art Friday celebrates the Opening Nights for art exhibits, and provides special local, organic, and traditional food and drink recipes at neighborhood bars and restaurants throughout the Arts District.
Slow Art Friday is a new monthly event celebrating Honolulu culture in our pedestrian friendly urban core. It is a new, slower paced alternative to First Friday, with artist receptions and opportunities to foster a deep and fulfilling appreciation of the arts.
Slow Art Friday is also designed to support one-of-a-kind businesses, and to keep dollars in the local economy.
Slow Art Friday provides an evening for art lovers to view, discuss, and enjoy the Arts District at a slower pace, allowing time and space for thoughtful interaction and meaningful connection. Slow Art Friday seeks to encourage a shift towards slowing down, taking time to enjoy the moment, and fostering deeper connections to art, to people, and to life. It is inspired by the “Slow Movement”, a force that is sweeping the nation in response to the increase of stress, disconnect, and “time poverty” permeating our culture.
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