See Robert Hass & Forest Gander in The Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, December 13th. Hass and Gander are renowned poets, and will together present an evening immersed in the power of language. The event is part of the Memorial Series, and honors Merwin Conservancy’s late founder, W.S. Merwin. There’ll be a courtyard reception after the presentation … [Read more...] about Robert Hass & Forest Gander in The Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
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Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele in The Green Room
Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele will be in The Green Room on Sunday, October 13th. Presented by the Merwin Conservancy, here is an amazing opportunity to attend a talk story session with Hawaiian scholar, Dr. Kanahele. Her lifetime of accomplishments include being a kumu hula, writer, educator, musician, dedicated community leader, sought-after speaker, and Hawaiian cultural … [Read more...] about Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele in The Green Room
‘A Natural History Psychedelia’: Artist Alexis Rockman talks about the intersection of art, science, and human impact
In one of Alexis Rockman’s paintings, a kracken-like creature reaches out of the depths to destroy a shoreside factory. In another, a futuristic scene depicts a decayed civilization, a sunken bridge in the distance, and a seal peering through polluted green waters. Through his varied collections, which range from apocolyptic to anthropologic, Rockman constructs naturalist … [Read more...] about ‘A Natural History Psychedelia’: Artist Alexis Rockman talks about the intersection of art, science, and human impact
Poetry is the Cure: Naomi Shihab Nye and Cathy Song will prove it to you in The Green Room
When I was a literature student, a classmate lamented that poetry was a dying art form. Our teacher was much smarter than we were, and disagreed completely. She schooled us with the idea that there is better poetry happening now (gasp) than ever before. From Tumblr, to rap songs, to fellows at famous universities and beyond – our world bursts with poetry. It’s still a force … [Read more...] about Poetry is the Cure: Naomi Shihab Nye and Cathy Song will prove it to you in The Green Room
Pualani Kanaka`ole Kanahele in The Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
This Friday, June 9, Dr. Pualani Kanaka‘ole-Kanahele will be in The Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center. She has dedicated her life to being an accomplished Kumu Hula, writer, educator, musician and community leader. The evening will be a dedication to Hawaiian culture with an inspiring presentation, Q&A, book-signing, book fair, live music and reception. Presented … [Read more...] about Pualani Kanaka`ole Kanahele in The Green Room at Maui Arts and Cultural Center