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MEDIA RELEASE Volcano Art Center is partnering with local organizations to create experiences that highlight global cultural identities. The goal is to unify community in appreciation of the ethnic variety and cultural diversity of Hawaii’s people. Mortality is a fundamental feature of the human experience and rituals that focus on the cycle of life and [...]

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Jason Braswell, of Kailua-Kona, won the 2011 Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Half-Marathon on Saturday.

His time of 1:23:10 just pipped Pete Boksanski, of Kapolei, who came in at 1:23:36.

Volcano’s Lyman Perry rounded out the top three at 1:24:53.

On the women’s side, it was a Big Island sweep. Rani Tanimoto, of Keakalekua, won in 1:27:51.

Trailing her were Kimberley Pierce, of Hilo, at 1:38:48 and Elda Carreon, of Kailua-Kona, at 1:44:43.

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MEDIA RELEASE Saturday, Aug. 20 marks the 2nd Annual Rain Forest Runs, a half marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk. This event takes place at 4,000 feet eleveation and traverses the majestic native rain forest in quaint Volcano Village and the ranches near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All distances will be open to runners and [...]

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* 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Artist Rod Cameron will be signing 2011 Merrie Monarch posters as Volcano Art Center (VAC) Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park celebrates Merrie Monarch Festival week with special events to celebrate the art and traditions of hula. VAC features artists, authors and cultural practitioners to share [...]

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Billy Barnett, of Volcano, Hawaii, finished first in the 2010 Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Run half marathon with a time of 1:16:44 Saturday (Aug 21).

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The Three Mountain Alliance, Natural Area Reserves System, and Volcano Art Center invite the public to receptions that celebrate the winners of the juried Hawaii Nei 2010 art competition.

Two receptions—one for the youth category and the other for adults—will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Natural Area Reserves System, the Volcano Art Center Gallery, and the Three Mountain Alliance watershed partnership are proud to present the first juried art exhibition on the island of Hawai‘i celebrating our native flora and fauna. This exhibition is open to all residents of Hawai‘i County. Amateur and [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE   Volunteers are needed for Volcano Art Center’s forest work day 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Niaulani campus. The event is an opportunity for families, organizations, groups and individuals to connect with nature and each other while helping to restore a native rain forest. Work day efforts will focus on the [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE   The Hawaii Tourism Authority, with guidance from its Natural Resources Advisory Group, has included seven Big Island groups among 25 community-based projects to receive funding in 2009 through its Natural Resources Program. “Hawaii’s natural environment is an essential element of Hawaii’s tourism product,” said Lloyd Unebasami, HTA interim president and chief executive [...]

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