The Big Island welcomes the new Hilo Art Museum Education and Special Exhibit Center, now offering summer classes in life-drawing, oils and watercolors from some of the Big Island’s noted artists. Beginning in August, visit the museum’s permanent art collection, including works by de Kooning and Picasso.

The Hilo Art Museum’s collection also includes hand-painted life-size reproductions of master works. At 1266 Kamehameha Ave., in the Ironworks Building, second floor. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, www.hiloartmuseum.org.

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SAILING AT SUNSET

The best sunset cruises to end the day, from Coastal Living magazine:

1. Celestial, New York City

2. Wind and Wine, Key West

3. Alcatraz, San Francisco

4. Star of Honolulu, Honolulu

5. Sunset Concert Cruises, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

6. The Lobster Dinner Cruise, Cancun, Mexico

7. Royal Argosy, Seattle

8. Dolphins, Sunset and Fireworks, South Padre Island, Texas

9. Soul Diversion, San Diego

10. Spirit of Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, S.C.