Monday, October 20th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Economic Effects of Maui County Initiative: Paul Brewbaker
By now you know that one of the more contentious issues facing some of Hawaii’s voters is the Maui County initiatve calling for a temporarily moratorium on genetically modified crops. Those that favor it say you cant put a price on good health; opponents cite direct and not so straightforward consequences. Economist Paul Brewbaker would fall into the latter category. He presented his analysis to the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
Intro Music: Halcyon Days by Mokhov
Outro Music: A Calf Born in Winter by Khruangbin
Indian Ink Theater Company: Justin Lewis
Sometimes the deepest wisdom comes from humble sources; it’s a lesson worth remembering, because most of tend to look toward the high and mighty for answers. The play The Guru of Chai is a presentation of New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theater Company, and it’s a theatrical tour de force that encourages us to ask where true wisdom comes from. The show is being performed at UH-Manoa tonight; Justin Lewis is one of its creators.
Intro Music: Music from Kiss The Fish Promo Video
Outro Music: Tabla Solo – Jhaptal by Ravi Shankar
Hawaii Fashion Month: Melissa White
About a year ago, Hawaii was in the middle of Fashion Month. The celebration of designers and who was taking notice brought up other questions- how would they manufacture and market their creations...and who would be there to help? As Hawaii gets ready for Fashion Month, this year slated for November, co-founder of the Hawaii Fashion Incubator Melissa May White, says some of the questions are being answered, and she ‘s with us this morning with an update.
Intro Music: Love You Down by Inoj
Outro Music: Flathead by The Fratellis
Donkey Mill Call for Artists: Linda Meyer
Coffee has provided the energy for innumerable works of art over the years, so maybe it’s time artists gave something back. If so, this could be your opportunity: the Kona Coffee Art Show and Competition at the Donkey Mill Art Center. Artists have until the end of the week to submit original works that are either inspired by, or made from, Kona Coffee. It’s part of the upcoming Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Linda Meyer of Donkey Mill Art Center is the Competition Co-Chair.
Intro Music: The No. 3 by Khruangbin
Outro Music: Classy Penguin by The Books
