Local News

March 28, 2008
Bob Hiltermann Guest Stars on CBS Cold Case

Bob HiltermannBob Hiltermann, friend of VSA Arts and Drummer of deaf rock band Beethoven's Nightmare, will guest star on the popular crime drama Cold Case this Sunday. Bob has a long career in acting and performing, including a recurring role as Walter Novak on All My Children.

The episode, titled "Andy in C Minor", will air at 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 30 on CBS. The episode is about an investigation into the 1996 murder of a popular deaf teen. Bob will guest star as the victim's bereaved father.

March 28, 2008
File to Receive an Economic Stimulus Payment

Social Security beneficiaries may be eligible for a cash payment of $300 to $600 if they file a tax return for 2007. Read more on the Hire Abilities Hawaii Economic Stimulus Payment page for instructions and information about where to find free tax help on each island.

February 21, 2008
Announcing the 2008 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Call for Scripts

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of play-writing. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or collaboration by a group of students.

The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his/her play performed. All submissions must be postmarked by April 11, 2008 for consideration

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The mission of VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific is to promote awareness of the value of arts in the daily lives of people with disabilities, and to foster opportunities for the full inclusion and participating in all the arts by youth and adults with disabilities, especially the unserved and under-served in Hawaii and the outer Pacific.


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Events & Activities

March 13-16, 2008
Ho'omau Na Mea Hala, a four-day inclusive lau hala weaving intensive on the Kahumana campus in Waianae, Oahu. All skills levels and abilities. Day and overnight accessible accommodations available. call 697-1202 for more information on cost and registration.

April 14-15, 2008
VSA Wearable Art at Pacific Rim Conference, VSA Arts of Hawaii Pacific will co-sponsor a wearable art sale, April 14-15, 2008, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort. Learn more at www.pacrim.hawaii.edu.

January 2008
Literacy through the Arts in Waianae, Kona and Honoka'a continue through September 2008 : Adult literacy classes to begin in Waianae at Kahumana campus on Lualualei Homestead Road (January 18).

March 2008
VSA Arts Needs Volunteers
!  Contact acting executive director Wendy Kamai to learn more about how to volunteer. Training for summer classes in July. 808-697-1202.

October 2008
Disability Employment Awareness Month
is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities, and the employment barriers that still need to be removed.