Community Calendar

For the 80 Years of Closure Commemoration of when Honouliuli Internment Camp closed, the National Park Service in partnership with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Kinetic Productions, and Pacific Historic Parks, will be bringing special film screenings of "Voices Behind Barbed Wire" on all neighboring islands.

"Voices Behind Barbed Wire", a film by Kinetic Productions, tells the story of Japanese-Americans living in Hawaiʻi after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how their families were affected by martial law. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Ryan Kawamoto, director of the film, and Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site.

In August, in partnership with Lana‘i Public and School Library, the film will be shown at the Lāna‘i Public and School Library on Lāna‘i. There will also be a Honouliuli NHS pop-up exhibit display at the library all month in coordination with the film.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Kawamoto/Kinetic Productions

In partnership with the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra (HSO), Kinetic Productions, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, a live musical performance by HSO concertmaster Iggy Jang and cellist Joshua Nakazawa will welcome audiences as part of a screening for "Voices Behind Barbed Wire". "Voices Behind Barbed Wire", a film by Kinetic Productions, tells the story of Japanese-Americans living in Hawaiʻi after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how their families were affected by martial law.

A violin that was used at Honouliuli Internment Camp is the inspiration for this special HSO performance. This special film screening will be followed by a panel session, including Ryan Kawamoto, the director of the film, Karen Murashige whose father was incarcerated at Honouliuli and whose violin is featured, and a member of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

The event will be held on the grounds of Pearl Harbor National Memorial. No bags are allowed unless they are clear. Parking in the lot is $7. Bus stops are within walking distance of the entrance. The Skyline train station Aloha Stadium is about a half-mile walk away from the entrance.

Reservations are required. Please email hono_superintendent@nps.gov with the name of your party and # of guests in the party to reserve a spot

Photo courtesy of Ryan Kawamoto/Kinetic Productions

For the 80 Years of Closure Commemoration of when Honouliuli Internment Camp closed, the National Park Service in partnership with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Kinetic Productions, and Pacific Historic Parks, will be bringing special film screenings of "Voices Behind Barbed Wire" on all neighboring islands.

"Voices Behind Barbed Wire", a film by Kinetic Productions, tells the story of Japanese-Americans living in Hawaiʻi after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how their families were affected by martial law. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Ryan Kawamoto, director of the film, and Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site.

In August, in partnership with Maui County, the film will be shown at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center on Moloka‘i. There will also be a Honouliuli NHS pop-up exhibit display at the Moloka‘i Public Library all month in coordination with the film.

The Huliau Food & Film Festival is a farm-to-table celebration of local agriculture, featuring Maui’s talented chefs and student-produced films. This year, the event moves to a beautiful new outdoor setting at Kapuakukui Farm on Saturday, August 29th, where guests will enjoy stunning sunset and ocean views from Upcountry Maui.

The evening will welcome 180 guests and feature chef stations serving a variety of pupu and desserts inspired by locally sourced ingredients. Guests can choose between limited reserved table seating with partial table service, or the Mix and Mingle Pass, a more casual tasting experience with access to highboy tables and open, lounge style seating throughout the event. This option invites guests to explore the chef stations, connect with others, and enjoy the evening at their own pace.

Event entertainment will include live music, hula, and student-produced films that highlight the unique attributes and abundance of the Kula moku, as well as some of the farms featured in the evening’s dishes.

This year’s event is BYOB. Funds raised will support Maui Huliau Foundation’s environmental education programs for Maui youth.