It’s Wednesday, August 28 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Nuuanu Garden Co-op: Andrew Dedrick
Andrew Dedrick is the owner and executive director of Geobunga, a grower of water plants and a local resource for landscapes and hardscape. He hosts free weekend workshops where gardening topics range from sustainable living and organic farming, to water plants and bamboo, rock gardens and container gardening.
Santana Musical Director: Benny Rietveld
Benny Rietveld is the bassist and musical director for Carlos Santana. He’s doing a workshop Saturday morning on the role of the rhythm section and a performance on Saturday night. Both are at the Honolulu Art Museum’s Doris Duke Theatre
Religion and Same Sex Marriage: Father Walter Brownridge
The Very Reverend Walter Brownridge is the Dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. He has served congregations in Ohio, Delaware, New York City and South Africa. In South Africa he served as a Canon at St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Prior to entering seminary, Dean Brownridge practiced law for ten years as a federal prosecutor in the area of public policy.
3rd Annual Maui Jazz & Blues Fest: Ken Burgmaier
Ken Burgmaier is the organizer of the Third Annual Maui Jazz and Blues Festival, which runs from September 3rd to the 8th at locations around the island.