Board Meeting Monday: Shaka!

Aloha Monday! 

There's no better way to ride into the week than starting with a Shaka :)

 Have a great day!

Cheech!

Check out the "Tuned to Nature" shirt on Cheech Marin! These are shots from the new ABC drama, Off the Map! Vers made it to prime time television!!!! Yay!!

HATT-TEE HOLIDAYS!

HATT-TEE HOLIDAYS from Vers and Drift Boutique! We are throwing a party to celebrate the holidays and you are invited! Just in time for Christmas, this bash is the perfect time and place to pick up last minute stocking-stuffers and hostess gifts. Vers has several new designs of organic tees for men and women, plus the painted hats of Vers are back by popular demand! Vers merchandise will be 10% off and for this night only, hats will be $20! Gather your friends and stop by to eat treats while you shop and score some locally-made goodies!

Ho-Ho-Hope you can join us!

When: Monday, December 20, 2010 5-7pm

Where: Drift Boutique, 3434 Waialae Ave. Honolulu

Totally Tubular!

Usually the tubes we talk about refer to the winter swells on the North Shore, but this week the buzz is about the tube known as "television." Early risers who tune in to the Sunrise morning show on HawaiiNewsNow might have caught a glimpse of our "Tuned to Nature" tee. Sandra from Super Citizen included the shirt in the awesome array of products she introduced to viewers in the Dressed to the 9's segment. See it for yourself here and see you soon!

GreenFlash: Portable Plates

One of the best things about Hawaii is the abundance of places to get ono plate lunches or carry-out bentos. Usually these come in styrofoam containers or plastic, easily disposable but highly-unsustainable packaging. Not good. We love eating out but hate to be part of this wasteful cycle. Our solution- to take our tupperware on the go!

There are glass containers with silicon lids, which are the best since they use less plastic. We use these for most of our food. (Also affordable! I found a great 9 piece set at Costco) Many local vendors and especially food trucks welcome the use of reusable containers- not only is it green, but it also saves them money on packaging! A win-win!

We were almost afraid to take our tupperware to bigger eateries or chain restaurants, but decided that the worse thing they could say is No- so we might as well try! I was able to find a container that has dividers, perfect for plate lunches and similar to the size that many vendors use. (I found it at a local Longs) We took it to two different locations of Panda Express, and the result? Both places were happy to help us! Now every time we feel like eating out we take our containers- it helps us to eliminate waste and we already have a "doggie bag" if we don't finish it all. I'd say we have this situation contained!

GreenFlash: Small steps to having a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Easy to apply and make a difference in your everyday habits. We chose to stay in Hawaii and start Vers here because we love island living. Earth is the biggest island that we share and it needs our aloha!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Super Citizen!

These days, there is nothing more fashionable than going green. There are many ways to improve your lifestyle to be more sustainable. You can recycle, carry your own water bottle, and tote your reusable bag. Many of you might have been doing this for quite some time. So what is new? Taking the sustainability to your closet!

Super Citizen is a cute boutique in downtown Honolulu which carries products that are guaranteed to lighten your carbon footprint! Our VERS organic tees have just hit the shelf and are ready for summer. The comfy, lightweight cotton is perfect for sunny beach days and warm balmy nights.

Checking out this store might just make a Super Citizen out of you...

Super Citizen. 22 S. Pauahi St. Chinatown Honolulu. 599-4333

Days at the Museum

Hi‘iakaikapoliopele: Visual Stories by
Contemporary Native Hawaiian Artists

Hawaii State Art Museum

Diamond Head Gallery, Second Floor
May 7, 2010 - July 17, 2010

A beautiful show to check out if you visit the downtown Honolulu area!

This show is a smaller version of an invitational exhibition that was organized by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Fall 2009. The participating artists are Mark Chai, Hoaka Delos Reyes, Solomon Enos, Puni Kukahiko, Pualani Lincoln Maielua, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Matthew Kawika Ortiz, Carl F.K. Pao, Abigail Romanchak, Maika‘i Tubbs, and Miki‘oi Wichman.

For more details, click here.

Come see the circus!

The waves are up on the North Shore and so is the excitement for the new show at Circus Gallery in Haleiwa! Roxy and Matt have some fun prints on display with a whole gang of other artists! Come down for a night of live music, colorful art, and good times during the opening, this Saturday!

Where: Circus Gallery (next to Bank of Hawaii, across from Pizza Bobs in Haleiwa)

Time: 6 PM

This Weekend Only!

HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS IMPRESSIONS PRINT SHOW and holiday sale of etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, including live T-shirt screening and a "Father Damien in Fine Print" portfolio. Come on over to pick up some fabulous prints and Vers shirts!

Noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 & 29

Academy Art Center at Linekona

Information: 536-5507

About Honolulu Printmakers

Vers in Chinatown!

Head down to First Friday and the Arts at Mark's Garage for their new show ComPress! Featuring many well-known artists in Hawaii, this show displays the idea of "press" in a variety of printmaking and original techniques. Matt has two woodblock pieces in the show, and Vers shirts are available for sale!  

For more info:

Honolulu Weekly: The People's Art

Star Bulletin: ComPress Photos

Honolulu Advertiser: In Print