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Ten years ago, firefighter by day and filmmaker by night Jeff Wallace had only a name: Angel By Thursday. Now, that's the title of his first feature film. The Conversation spoke with Wallace about how that first spark of inspiration led him down a decade-long path.

It was a dream come true for Big Island actor Aidan Wharton when he got the call to join the cast of the acclaimed musical "Girl From the North Country" on Broadway this December. He spoke with The Conversation about his surprise debut on Broadway.

A new exhibit at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu highlights a different side of those who design the buildings we see every day. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports the show gives the public a chance to see into the minds of 30 local architects through the art they make on their own time.

How much do you know about poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar? His life and work will be featured in an upcoming local production at TAG: The Actors Group. The Conversation talked with producer Derrick Brown and researcher Larry Bartley to learn more.

The Bishop Museum is back to pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Locals are largely attracted to special temporary exhibits such as "Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals."

The new year brings a new slate of art classes and exhibitions to community centers throughout the state. Studies show that creating art is linked to improved memory and other mental benefits, especially for older residents. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports on what’s available.

January is Muʻumuʻu Month, and the Daughters of Hawaiʻi are offering a chance for you to celebrate in style. Their event "Muʻu at the Museum" will showcase the rich collections of a few lifelong collectors, as well as provide a chance to talk with famed muʻumuʻu designers.

Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson has a new film opening in theaters this holiday season called "Licorice Pizza" — and the poster may look familiar. That’s because it was done by Kat Reeder, an Oʻahu-based artist known for featuring vibrant colors, flowy hair, and rosy cheeks.

A contact tracer for the Hawaiʻi Health Department shares how the state is stepping up efforts with COVID cases on the rise; The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi discusses the plight of visitors who test positive for COVID while in the islands; a local musician talks about how life is influencing his craft; and an Oʻahu artist shares the story behind being hired to create the poster for a major Hollywood film

A contact tracer for the Hawaiʻi Health Department shares how the state is stepping up efforts with COVID cases on the rise; The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi discusses the plight of visitors who test positive for COVID while in the islands; a local musician talks about how life is influencing his craft; and an Oʻahu artist shares the story behind being hired to create the poster for a major Hollywood film