From Hawai'i Island to Kaua'i, most school students, parents, teachers and staff are into the final week of the academic year.  Graduations are in full swing, and there is a lot of celebratory music going on.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa offers this sampling from the Kamehameha Jazz Ensemble, the Honoka'a Jazz Band, the 'Iolani Orchestra, the Maui Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Moanalua Symphony Orchestra, and the Moanalua Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Hawai'i Youth Symphony is a statewide organization that offers membership by audition to youth from all islands.

Hawai’i Youth Symphony

http://hiyouthsymphony.org/

Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra:

http://mauiyouthphilharmonic.org/

Moanalua High School Music Department:

http://mohsmusic.com/tuba/

Honoka’a High and Intermediate Jazz Band:

http://honokaa-web.sharepoint.com/Activities/Jazz_Band/SitePages/Home.aspx

‘Iolani School Performing Arts

http://www.iolani.org/arts/performing-arts

Kamehameha Schools Performing Arts Department, Kapalama

http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/home/departments/index.php?id=9

There are an estimated two thousand maker spaces around the world.  Also called hackerspaces or co-working spaces, these enclaves of equipment and creative people are part of a changing way of working.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

Learn more about Maker Spaces in Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui.

Maui Makers is the grant manager for SpaceGAMBIT, a $500,000 2 year DARPA funded program to encourage makerspaces around the world to work on projects that promote humanity's long term survival and expansion into space.

In Box Jelly in Kaka'ako:

http://hicapacity.org/

On Hawai'i Island:

http://easthawaii.org/program-areas/hawaiitechworks/

Cyclovia Hawai’i/ Hele On Kaka’ako:

http://cycloviahawaii.org/

Make Magazine:

http://makezine.com/

Summer is just around the corner and thousands of parents across the state have been making plans to keep their children busy.  UH manoa is offering new programs for high schoolers and the state and counties are continuing their popular options.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

For more on any of their programs:

UH  http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/

DOE e-school   http://165.248.30.40/hvln/session_detail_public.jsp?docid=40

Maui County  http://www.mauicounty.gov/index.aspx?NID=589

KauaiCountyhttp://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/ParksRecreation/SummerPrograms/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Hawai’I County

http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Honolulu County  

www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs

http://familyprogramshawaii.org/resources/dept-of-parks-rec-summer-fun/

Boys and Girls Clubs in Hawai’i

http://www.bgch.com/index.html

The Royal Hawaiian Band and the Hawai’i Council on the Humanities have joined forces for a tasty lunchtime program this Friday (4/26) at ‘Iolani Bandstand.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

This story includes a version of Kaulana Na Pua performed by the Royal Hawaiian Band with Misty Kela’i.  Hear more this Friday, April 26, at ‘Iolani Palace from noon to 1 PM (weather permitting).   Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to this free lunchtime concert.

The program, Mele Lāhui, will explore songs composed either during the time of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom or in remembrance of it.  Special presenters–Aaron Mahi, Puakea Nogelmeier, and Martha Noyes–will illustrate the events of that time and give perspective through the eyes of the composers.  This concert of songs about Hawaiian nationalism will feature the Queen’s Prayer, Ku‘u Pua I Paoakalani, Nā Ali‘i, Ka Na‘i Aupuni, and Mele ‘Ai Pōhaku.   Stellar vocalists, Malia Ka'ai and Nina Keali'iwahamana are also featured.

A special booklet containing program notes about the pieces, written by the speakers, along with song lyrics, will be made available to audience members at no charge.

This event is free and open to the public.  Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic meal for seating on the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace.  A limited number of chairs will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information, contact Stacy Hoshino, HCH director of grants and special projects, at shoshino@hihumanities.org.

http://hihumanities.org/mele-lahui-performed-by-the-royal-hawaiian-band/

For more on the Royal Hawaiian Band:

http://www.rhb-music.com/

The Hawai'i Council for the Humanities collection, "We Go Jam", contains the essay about Kaulana Na Pua by Martha Noyes as well as many other scholarly notes and recollections about Hawai'i's music over the years.  Check the Humanities website for a copy:  http://hihumanities.org/

This Sunday at Magic Island, you’re invited to a convivial gathering of people who make things.   Digital, virtual, physical, whatever your medium, if you’re really into it, the 6th Annual Geek Meet welcomes you with open arms.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

The 6th Annual Hawaii Geek Meet will be held from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Magic Island (Picnic Area #40).  Bring your family, your friends, your coworkers, and your favorite tools and toys... bring some food and stories to share... and enjoy some fresh air, new ideas, and great conversation.

You can find more information on Geek Meet online.
 
For more on the Schola St. George, visit their website.

Sculptor Mark Chai has been making sensuous furniture and light sculptures for years, mining an inexhaustible source of high quality materials at his disposal.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa spoke with him about new works in a group show called, “Interior”, at Gallery ‘Iolani.

“Interior”, a show of comfortable spaces, continues at Windward Community College’s Gallery ‘Iolani through May 3^rd.  Eight artists offer installations, including  Mary Mitsuda, Sally Lundburg, and Keiko Hatano. 

http://markchaiarts.com/

"Interior": March 15 – May 3, 2013

 Gallery 'Iolani hours:  1–8 p.m. Monday & Tuesday

                         1–5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday (closed Saturdays)

Gallery ‘Iolani presents a group show of eight installation artists that define the concept of a “comfort space,” either tangibly or intangibly. Participating artists are Mark Chai, Maura Fujihira, Deanna Itano, Kamaile Puaoi, Keiko Hatano, Mary Mitsuda, Chusak Majarone and Sally Lundburg. Within the gallery, separate interior spaces designed by individual artists—along with artist collaborations—include handmade furniture and lighting as personal works of art; a few commercial items are incorporated to create an unexpected transformation within artist-designed comfort spaces.

http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=5602

The Honolulu Museum’s Art After Dark Party, "Plant One", happens April 26^th.   For more on Art After Dark:

http://honolulumuseum.org/events/art_after_dark

UH Professor Emeritus George Kent has worked with the United Nations and other global organizations for decades on food issues.  He cites three major areas of concern around food security for Hawai’i:  food supplies for the general population, disaster preparedness, and food for low income residents.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa spoke with him and other members of the Hawai’i Food Policy Council about Hawai’i’s food future.

Gerald Clayton is a composer and pianist making waves in diverse music circles.    A Presidential Scholar in the Arts, Clayton recently won the Edison award for best international jazz album and the New York Times hails his "huge, authoritative presence" onstage.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa spoke with him as he prepares for a concert in Honolulu.

Pianist Gerald Clayton and Bassist John Clayton

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Studio 909, 909 Kapi’olani Blvd.

808-596-2121

909presents@gmail.com

Tickets $40/$35 online or at the door

House opens at 7pm, concert at 7:30.

BYO

musicianshawaii.com

Hawaiian Mission Houses is launching evening events that trace the history of Hawaiian music.  Free lectures with cultural experts are followed by picnics with pupus and drinks, then a full concert of music and dance. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

This Saturday, Hawaiian Mission Houses begins a series on the evolution of Hawaiian music with a focus on pre-contact Hula Kahiko and Oli.   The evening includes a free panel discussion followed by socializing (bring your own picnic or purchase food and drink there), with music and dance performances to finish off the evening. 

Saturday, March 23
Hula Kahiko & Oli: Pre-contact Hawai`i Mele (Song), Oli (Chant) and Hula
Featuring: Kalena Silva, Noenoe Zuttermeister, Sam Ohu Gon, Kalani Akana, Kumu Hula Pohai Souza and Hālau Hula Kamamolikolehua, and Nā Wa`a Lālani Kāhuna o Pu’ukoholā.  

You can find ticket information on the series here.

Here is a video of Dr. Kalena Silva teaching a student, Liko Puha.