Posted on: Saturday, November 24, 2007
A shopping bonanza in and near the Blaisdell
Advertiser Staff
Shopping, anyone? Park once, shop a lot at or near that people magnet called Blaisdell Center. For your consideration:
The Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo attracts thousands of shoppers with its huge array of gift ideas. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena. Admission is $4 general, $2 military, those 65 and older, free for youngsters 12 and younger. 623-4050.
A block away is the World Art Bazaar, featuring items from around the world. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, continues 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 9 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Admission is free. 532-8704.
Near the bazaar is the Impressions print sale for the arts-inclined. Find etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists. 1 to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Admission is free. 536-5507.
Maybe you'll want to walk a bit to the Mission Houses Museum, where the annual Holiday Craft Fair also features lauhala-weaving demonstrations. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Admission is free. 531-8104, ext. 714.
