The Merwin Conservancy presents the film Symphony of the Soil this Friday at the MACC. The film, by Deborah Koons Garcia, journeys across four continents to explore the role soil plays in life. The film touches on farming, development and science to explain how soil connects with happiness. Koons Garcia’s first documentary, The Future of Food, explored genetic engineering and … [Read more...] about Learn about the connection between soil and happiness this Friday at the @MauiArtsCulture Center
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This Monday, Jan. 19: Terry Tempest Williams @MauiArtsCulture
The Merwin Conservancy's Green Room presents celebrated author and activist Terry Tempest Williams this Monday at The Maui Arts and Cultural Center. An accomplished naturalist, Williams has been awarded the Robert Marshall Award, has appeared on several PBS specials and was featured in The New York Times, among other publications. A book signing, live music and pupus will … [Read more...] about This Monday, Jan. 19: Terry Tempest Williams @MauiArtsCulture
This Friday, Sept. 26: Naomi Shihab Nye at the MACC
This Friday evening, four-time Pushcart Prize winner, Guggenheim Fellow and The Academy of American Poets’ Lavan Award recipient Naomi Shihab Nye will do a talk story session at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Nye has written a variety of books and poetry, usually exploring themes of peace and goodwill. Here's a chance to talk with an actual humanitarian (she'll also sign … [Read more...] about This Friday, Sept. 26: Naomi Shihab Nye at the MACC
This Thursday, Nov. 21: W.S. Merwin Film Screening
Here's a special glimpse into the life and work of Pulitzer winning poet and environmental activist W.S. Merwin. The documentary Even Though the Whole World is Burning follows various events in Merwin’s life that lead him from one side of the country to the other. Before the film there will be a special reception that includes pupus, wine and an opportunity to visit with the … [Read more...] about This Thursday, Nov. 21: W.S. Merwin Film Screening