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New law breaks down barriers for local hemp farmers; Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi concerned over high cost of rail; HPR's Cassie Ordonio highlights printmaking artform and its ties to activism; Shakespeare hits the stage in upcoming festival
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The curtains are rising on the story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman in America, at Mānoa Valley Theatre. Lloyd Suh's "The Chinese Lady" paints a dark yet whimsical portrait of America through Moy's eyes. The play is inspired by true-life events.
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To highlight the contributions of Edna Allyn, Hawaiʻi’s first librarian for two decades, The Conversation talked with Eden Lee Murray. The actress brings Allyn to life this season, sharing Allyn's dedication to creating Hawaiʻi's public library system.
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Balancing the budget provokes reaction from Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on 50 years of supporting University of Hawaiʻi medical students; The life of the woman behind the Hawaiʻi State Public Library system; Friends of the Library hosts a summer book sale
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The 9-year-old was cast as Gavroche in the touring production of "Les Miserables." He's one of the first actors of Filipino heritage to play the role. You could say acting is in his genes.
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Erinn Dearth, the creative force behind the show, and actor Dan Beckmann spoke to The Conversation about honoring veterans — and their nonstop travel calendar.
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Lois-Ann Yamanaka's classic book of tales are told local style. Her book "Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers" was adapted for the stage and first debuted in the 1990s. The production opened last month and runs for the next three weekends.
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OHA explains why it rejected a $100 million compromise over its controversial plan to develop Kaka‘ako Makai; Moloka‘i's state senator discusses ongoing frustrations with Mokulele Airlines; the Hawaii State Judiciary shares info about its court interpreter programs; and Kumu Kahua Theater talks about the return of a beloved story to the stage
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Underscoring all of Lee Cataluna's writing is a strong current of exploring family ties. The Conversation talked with Cataluna about how she came to understand the world, her journey as a playwright, and the connection between writer and audience.
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Senate bill may open the door for Hawai'i's social workers; Playwright Lee Cataluna's anthology Flowers of Hawai'i; HPR's Casey Harlow on City Council Budget Cuts