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Most know me as a classical music host, but I'm also a film buff.
Among the best I’ve seen recently: Robert Zemeckis's Here and Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid. (Editor's Note: As you'll see in those links, NPR's movie critics disagree with Gene...but hey, everyone's entitled to their own opinions!)
If you're looking for a cinematic experience of your own, the Honolulu Museum of Art is presenting a showcase of short films from this year's Sundance Film Festival. The presentation starts this Sunday and runs through Thursday, Sept. 25.
A feature film to check out this week is Tinā, screening at various locations on O‘ahu, Maui and Lana‘i, and a run at Hilo's Palace Theater. This hit drama from New Zealand follows a grieving teacher who uses "the symphony of her culture" to form a choir and empower her students. Here at HPR, we love symphonies of all kinds.
Speaking of symphonies, discover Mahler's Symphony No. 1 "Titan" this Saturday at 7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.) at Kaua‘i Community College's Performing Arts Center. The concert is presented by the Kaua‘i Concert Sinfonia, the Garden Isle's first professional orchestra.
Keep scrolling for more event selections from our HPR Social Club team. If you have an event that you'd like to share with us, feel free to submit it to our community calendar. Perhaps we'll feature it in a future edition of this newsletter.
Aloha,
Gene
HPR Social Club Picks of the Week (Sept. 3 Edition):
STREET CRED: Wailuku First Friday: Festivals of Aloha
Wailuku First Friday officially kicks off the annual Festivals of Aloha. Market Street closes at 5:30 p.m. to make way for a celebration featuring local businesses, artists and farmers. Enjoy entertainment from Hawaiian music trio Ei Nei, who were previously featured at HPR's Live from the Atherton, and falsetto champion Akoni Robles.
Wailuku First Friday: Festivals of Aloha
Market Street in Wailuku
Maui
Friday, Sept. 5, 6 - 9 p.m.
Free and open to all.
CULTURAL HEALING: Nā Mamo Kaiāulu
This all-day event presents workshops on traditional healing and cultural practices, alongside a country store, food booth and silent auction. Live demonstrations on protocols, lauhala weaving and kapa making will also be available.
Nā Mamo Kaiāulu
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall
4191 Hardy Street in Līhu‘e
Kauaʻi
Saturday, Sept. 6, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free and open to all; RSVP is encouraged for workshops as seating is limited.
A FLORAL BIRTHDAY: Crown the Queen! Pua Kalaunu Lei Workshop
In honor of Queen Lili‘uokalani's birthday, learn a variety of lei-making techniques using the Queen's favorite flower, pua kalaunu (crown flower). Your registration comes with a complimentary serving of ‘awa.
Crown the Queen! Pua Kalaunu Lei Workshop
‘Awa Hou
2700 S. King Street #D101 in Honolulu
Oʻahu
Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:00 - 5:15 p.m.
$40 with online registration, $45 for walk-ins. Spots are limited.
