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I was fortunate to interview Grammy award-winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper recently while he was in Hawai‘i for his concerts at the Blue Note. He
is known for incredible shows that are such a treat—a mix of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, music for meditation and more!
I was struck by something he said in that interview: "Music is like a diet. Feed your kids certain music, and when they get older they know what they like and they can go from there…My mom gave me a really good diet to start me off in my direction."
If you're looking for music to feed your kids, check out the final round of the Keʻalohi Piano Competition and a toddler-friendly performance from Allegro Keiki. Keep scrolling for more info on these events.
If you feel that your keiki are ready for music classes, it's not too late! The Hawai‘i Music Teachers Association has a listing of private teachers, and there are a few organizations that still have enrollment open. That includes Hawaiʻi Youth Opera Chorus, which blends opera with Hawaiʻi stories and culture for grades K-12. Students also study hula, music theory and piano. The Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony's Music4Kids is also still accepting registrations for ʻukulele classes.
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Mahalo and mālama pono,
Sharene
HPR Social Club Picks of the Week (August 20 Edition):
HANG TEN...OR EIGHT: Going to the Dogs SurFUR ComPETition
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hawai‘i's only pet surfing competition, part of the week-long Duke's OceanFest. Dogs dominate this event—duh, it's in the name—but the contest is open to "all surfing animals that are comfortable in the water." Will we also see surfing pigs and cats, or ducks, like in years past? Let's go find out...
Going to the Dogs SurFUR ComPETition
"Baby Queens" (at Queens Beach) in Waikīkī
O‘ahu
Thursday, Aug. 21, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free, open to all
TRASH ATTACK: Ka‘ehu Beach Cleanup
Join the folks at SHARKastics for this beach cleanup and help them with their mission to "take a bite out of marine debris." Can't make it this weekend? The hui hosts cleanups at Ka‘ehu every fourth Saturday.
Ka‘ehu Beach Cleanup
Kukona Place in Waiehu (RSVP for details)
Maui
Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. - noon
Free; RSVP for meetup details
JAM FOR HUNGER: Help Feed Kaua‘i Music Festival and Food Drive
Have a blast with a live music lineup, while helping feed those in need on the Garden Isle. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, then enjoy performances from local bands representing funk, jazz, Hawaiian, Latin, blues and rock.
Help Feed Kaua‘i Music Festival and Food Drive
Anahola Marketplace
4523 Ioane Road in Anahola
Kaua‘i
Saturday, Aug. 23, 3:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Free with food bank donation
STAR SEARCH: Keʻalohi Piano Competition
It's the final round of the annual Keʻalohi Piano Competition. The three finalists will each perform a piano concerto with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, and the winner—a.k.a. ke‘alohi, or "the brightest star"—will be announced at the end of the event. It's an evening of inspiration and music exploration with young local talent.
Keʻalohi Piano Competition
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
777 Ward Avenue in Honolulu
Oʻahu
Sunday, Aug. 24, 4-6 p.m.
Tickets start at $31
FOR DA KEIKI: Allegro Keiki Performance
Families with keiki under 5, check this out! The mom musicians of the Kai String Quartet present a fun and thoughtful program for the entire ʻohana to enjoy. Dance, sit, snack, jump, sing, laugh, or simply enjoy however the music moves you.
Allegro Keiki Performance
Full Circle Farm
41-756 Mahailua Street in Waimānalo
O‘ahu
Monday, Aug. 25, 4-5 p.m.
Tickets $25 - includes admission for two adults and all keiki in household
In case you missed it...
Ride along with veteran bus driver Uilani Souza, as she shares her story in this slice-of-life piece by D.W. Gibson, a producer on HPR's "The
Conversation." Souza has worked for TheBus for 40 years. Of all the routes she's driven, she says her current ‘Aiea/Pearl City route is her favorite. "I'm just so spoiled," she says. "Lot of regulars....They touch my heart in so many ways." Listen now
Classical music awaits you, Live from the Atherton ✨
Need more classical music to feast on? Hawai‘i Public Radio's Live from the Atherton has a few more performances in store!
A handful of tickets remain for harpist Megan Conley's Saturday matinee performance; her Saturday evening performance is sold out. A soothing
harp is a great way to set the tone for your weekend!
Next week Saturday, Aug. 30, join us for the final act in this round of classical music performances: Honolulu Brass Quintet. The group is one of three ensembles from Chamber Music Hawai‘i.
Tickets are going fast for these intimate concerts—the Atherton only seats up to 40 guests—so secure those tickets while you still can!
Live from the Atherton is sponsored by HMSA. LFTA performances are recorded for future broadcasts and videos. View past performances on our website or on YouTube.
