Look carefully at this photo. It's a shot of the cabin of the new Hawaiian Airlines A321neo. The airline says that, if you look really carefully, this cabin is evocative of Hawaii. "Drawing inspiration from a proud heritage and shining a light into the future," states a Hawaiian Airlines webpage on the new A321neo cabins. "Inspired by Hawaii’s craft and cultural traditions, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines says this new airliner interior evokes ‘the spirit of Hawaii’
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This Saturday, Mar. 1: Observe and Play With Kapa
Head over to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery this Saturday for their "observe and play family day." Take in Kapa from more than 20 artists–both traditional and nontraditional. Families will learn about the tools and material used in this Polynesian art form, watch Kapa demonstrations and get the opportunity to make the art themselves. Free. … [Read more...] about This Saturday, Mar. 1: Observe and Play With Kapa
This Sunday, Jan. 19: Symposium: Kapa @MauiArtsCulture
A vital fabric woven through the Polynesian culture, kapa (or tapa) has been used in multiple forms. Now here's a chance to take a unique look at the history, cultural value and future of this fibrous fabric with the expertise of Nālani Kanaka‘ole, Kekuhi Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani, Dalani Tanahy and more. Come for a time of discussion and demonstration. $10. 1pm-3pm. Maui … [Read more...] about This Sunday, Jan. 19: Symposium: Kapa @MauiArtsCulture
A Celebration Of Hawai’i 2010: 50 Local Artists Share Their Creations
"A Celebration of Hawai'i 2010" will celebrate the new works of over 50 locally-based artists. The pieces will be of all mediums, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, wood, ceramic, stone, metal, fiber, photography, jewelery, glass and kapa. The focus this year will be on the art-form of Kapa, featuring seven kapa artists: Moana K.M. Eisele, Denby Freeland Cole, E. Joy, … [Read more...] about A Celebration Of Hawai’i 2010: 50 Local Artists Share Their Creations