Indigenous & International

2016/17 SEASON ALOHA KAHILU PRODUCES

Welcome to the 36th Season at Kahilu Theatre! This year we are presenting a brilliant celebration of “Indigenous and International” artists. From New Zealand and Australia to the Ivory Coast of West Africa, and from to the hills of Appalachia, we will experience creativity in many languages. And, as is tradition, we will showcase extraordinary talent from our home island and across the Aloha State.

This year’s Season offers spectacular dance: Christopher Morgan is a Hawaiian storyteller at his sinuous best while Ailey II and Hervé Koubi companies will both shock and inspire. We have developed a brand new Kahilu Steinway Series, Grease was in our very first season in 1981, and last season Kahilu brought it featuring beautiful music played by local and back to three completely sold out houses. (Photo: Sarah Anderson) national talent. What is the role of art? Kahilu Theatre was created by Richard Smart, a sixth generation Parker Ranch heir. He named the theatre in honor We continue to strengthen our Arts Ed @ Kahilu of his mother, Thelma Kahiluonapua’api’ilani Parker Smart, a beauty programs with new classes and partnerships. We are from the island of Maui. Richard spent years on the road chasing the delighted that our 16/17 Season artists will offer more magic of Theatre before coming home to Island to build this than twenty Kahilu Youth Shows. Broadway stage, with a vision to not only present, but also produce quality shows.

We are also pleased to announce our renewed This season Kahilu Produces two shows, training Waimea’s youth commitment to promoting the visual arts through in the craft of acting, musical theatre, and dance. The experience the gallery program, launching with “Kahilu Kapa,” of performing in a professionally produced show is exhilarating for in September. Our Kahilu Exhibits will feature solo young artists, improving their confidence, sense of belonging, and and thematic group shows, along with numerous inspiring a number of them to pursue careers in the arts. educational opportunities throughout the season.

Finally, we hope you notice our new look. We’ve Dance of the Bees updated our visual identity with a new logo and Saturday, May 6, 7pm Sunday, May 7, 4pm $38 / $28 / $22 / $16 associated colors, reflecting the synergy of receiving Dance of the Bees is an original multi-media dance show that and sharing knowledge, both in our community and examines the life and plight of bees. Director Angel Prince will in the world. It speaks directly to our commitment collaborate with local beekeepers to create an artistic and educational as an arts organization to provide a dynamic and show based on a topic that is both relevant, and urgent. More than creative environment where learning and teaching one hundred students from the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes will happen in many ways. appear in the show filled with various disciplines of dance. Sponsored by Terry & Michael Cromwell, Mimi & Brian Kerley, John & Anne Ryan With your continued enthusiasm, we will continue to make a place where community, creativity, and inspiration thrive for many years to come! 13 the Musical Friday, June 16, 7pm Saturday, June 17, 7pm As always, we are grateful for your patronage, Sunday, June 18, 4pm $38 / $28 / $22 / $16 Using the Kahilu Youth Troupe's youngest rising stars, director Beth Dunnington will direct this hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it. 13 the Musical is about fitting in, and standing out. With a dynamic rock score Mimi Kerley Tim Bostock Deb Goodwin and searingly honest high energy story, this musical is recognized for featuring the only all-teenage cast to ever hit Broadway. Board President Artistic Director Executive Director Sponsored by Tim Bostock & Melanie Holt, Duncan F. Dempster, Deviants from the Norm

On the cover: Ailey II in Alvin Ailey's Revelations (Photo: Eduardo Patino, NYC) HAWAIIAN KAHILU Hālau O Kekuhi Sunday, September 18, 4pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Hālau O Kekuhi is celebrated on local, state, national, and international stages for its mastery of the oli and ‘aiha‘a style of hula. The ‘aiha‘a is a GOLD low-postured, vigorous, bombastic style of hula that springs from the eruptive volcano personas of Pele and Hi‘iaka, characteristic of Hawaii Island’s most powerful and creative forces. Sponsored by Kate Bell, PhD & Tom Blackburn, PhD, Concepcíon S. & Irwin Federman, Jim & Susan Mori, Sherm & Elaine Warner

Christopher Morgan - Pōhaku Sunday, October 23, 4pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Kahilu Gold Concerts bring Pōhaku is a dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, exceptional artists to perform in hula, modern dance, , and multi-media to explore intimate, beautiful places on Hawaii compelling universal themes of Hawaii’s people. Kumu Hula Elsie Island. With a backdrop of night skies, Kaleihulukea Ryder of Kaimikaua’s Hālau Hula o Kukunaokalā, and ocean breezes, and island style living, electric cellist Wytold will accompany the performance. the concerts are hosted by theatre Sponsored by Nancy Lematta, patrons, and benefit the Arts Ed @ Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)/Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Kahilu programs. Jon Staub & Jefferson Finney, Baki & Bailey Wharton Maunalua Friday, December 23, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Maunalua features Bobby Moderow, Jr., Kahi Kaonohi, and Richard Gideon known for its tight harmonies, accentuated by Moderow’s falsetto and prowess with slack key guitar. A longtime favorite with audiences all over Hawaii, their always-entertaining performances range from fun, high energy songs to sweet and soulful ballads. Sponsored by Peter Souza, Kalei Kamalani & Matthew Kamalani, Working Class Hawaii

Makana Saturday, February 11, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer, and activist who lends his musical talent for social change. He has been a TEDx presenter and is considered to be one the "greatest living players" of Ki Ho‘alu. Always a festive occasion, the events Sponsored by Charlie & Lisa Anderson, also feature performances by students Cathi Keene, Owo’s Farm, Frank Snow from the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes. Robert Cazimero Saturday, May 13, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Tickets $150 Hawaii’s most revered and beloved kumu hula and singer returns Includes pupu and libations to Kahilu Theatre to carry on with an unbroken thirty-two year-old tradition – celebrating May Day in Waimea. Robert is always one of the highlights of our season. Sponsored by Marianne Maynard

Maisey Rika Pōhaku (Photo: Brian S. Allard) Wednesday, January 18

Makana Friday, February 10

John Cruz Sunday, March 12

Maisey Rika INDIGENOUS & INTERNATIONAL Martha Redbone - Bone Hill Saturday, October 29, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Bone Hill - The Concert is a uniquely American story of family and dreams – an unforgettable journey of neo-soul and blues, combining Martha Redbone's Choctaw, Cherokee, and African American roots. Sponsored by Concepcíon S. & Irwin Federman, Frank Snow

Modern Māori Quartet Wednesday, November 9, 6pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet (MMQ) is a suave, contemporary Māori showband. MMQ brings the concept of a Māori Ratpack into the present with a contemporary twist, fusing hearty and humorous Māori storytelling with the Western tradition of showband entertainment. Sponsored by Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Carol & Clive Davies, Bob & Nancy Male, Regan & Shoshana Matsumura

Aotearoa's Finest with Maisey Rika Friday, January 20, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Maisey Rika returns to Kahilu with impressive Māori chanter and multi-instrumentalist Horomona Horo, and the award winning singer/songwriter Rob Ruha, and Seth Haapu, for a truly star studded event. Sponsored by John & Ann Broadbent, Les & Zora Charles, Mahina Duarte, Elliot Epner, MD & Marcia Belmont, Rebecca J. Hirsch-Keliihoomalu Realtor, Broker

Black Arm Band - Dirtsong Saturday, January 21, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 The Black Arm Band is an Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Island musical group that is original, uplifting, and ethereal. A “Sweet Honey in the Rock”-style female vocalist line up is backed by musicians wielding saxophone, didgeridoo, and percussion. Large-scale visual Dobet Gnahoré projections help transport the audience into the heart of the oldest Saturday, February 25, 7pm living cultures on Earth. $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Sponsored by Tim Bostock & Melanie Holt, Tom & Marsha Kerley, Dobet Gnahoré is an exotic and exciting singer, Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta songwriter, dancer, and percussionist, from the Cote D’Ivoire or Ivory Coast. She was a nominee at the 2006 World Music Awards for Newcomer, and shared an award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance with India Arie at the 52nd Grammy Awards. She has developed a pan-African approach, in which local influences are mixed with styles and languages from across the continent. Sponsored by Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta, Puakea Ranch, Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)/Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Ric & Dao Rocker

Modern Māori Quartet Dobet Gnahoré DANCE Dirty Dozen Brass Band Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro Friday, October 14, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Saturday, September 17, 10am Free The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a famous music machine whose Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Ballet Folklórico Costa de name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane Oro is beautifully costumed and choreographed. These traditional performances. They travel the world bringing their R&B, jazz, funk, Mexican folk dances are certain to both entertain and educate. The Afro-Latino, and gospel favorites to delight music lovers everywhere. group will perform in the Paniolo Parade. Sponsored by Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta, Bob & Nancy Male Sponsored by Les & Zora Charles, Dr. Marcia Wishnick & Mr. Stanley Wishnick Hot Club of San Francisco - Cinema Vivant Friday, March 3, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Ailey II Cinema Vivant is an evening of vintage silent films accompanied Saturday, February 18, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 by live gypsy swing. Hot Club of San Francisco is America’s longest Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the lasting, most swinging and daring gypsy jazz ensemble. Films from country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision Ladislaw Starewicz and Charley Bowers will be screened during the of outstanding emerging choreographers. Under the artistic direction performance. of Troy Powell, the Ailey II name epitomizes stunning modern dance Sponsored by Mike & Ruth Bernstone, Phillip & JoAnn Conley, with distinguished style. Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel, Jon Staub & Jefferson Finney Sponsored by Kate Bell, PhD & Tom Blackburn, PhD

Storm Large with Le Bonheur Hervé Koubi Saturday, March 11, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Saturday, April 1, 7pm Astonishing artist Storm Large, who also sings with Pink Martini, is Sunday, April 2, 4pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 an actor, a songwriter, and has her own band – “Le Bonheur.” With French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi is recognized as one of “Le Bonheur,” she is a genuine spellbinding rock-star, performing her Europe’s most distinctive choreographers. He will make his Hawaii own songs, as well as covering classics in new ways. Her program is debut with a highly physical and astoundingly fluid work that features suitable for audiences ages 17 and up (due to R-rated language), and twelve Algerian and African male dancers and fuses acrobatics, while her material takes you on a wild ride, it is also deeply affecting. gymnastics, b-boying, contemporary dance, and ballet. Sponsored by Tim Bostock & Melanie Holt Sponsored by Lowell & Dana Bostrom, Bill & Barbara Davis, Dr. Marcia Wishnick & Mr. Stanley Wishnick, Deviants from the Norm Other Friends of Kahilu

Release The Hounds: An Evening with Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge | Aoife O’Donovan Thursday, April 13, 7pm $68 / $48/ $38 / $20 A night of guitar virtuosity. Singer-songwriter, Aoife O’Donovan plays her songs as she wrote them, with her guitar and voice—described by as “too gorgeous for its own good.” Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge follow with an acoustic performance that redefines folk, bluegrass, and jazz. The night ends with all three at center stage. Sponsored by Dorrance Family Foundation, Regan & Shoshana Matsumura, Frank Snow, Michele Varin, Other Friends of Kahilu

Storm Large (Photo: Laura Domela) Hervé Koubi (Photo: Didier Philispart) KAHILU THEATRE 16/17 PRESENTS & PRODUCES CALENDAR SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY (continued) Ballet Folklórico Sat, Sep 17, 10am Makana Fri, Feb 10 In Paniolo Parade Kahilu Gold Hālau O Kekuhi Sun, Sep 18, 4pm Makana Sat, Feb 11, 7pm Kahilu Theatre Performance Cristina Valdés Sun, Sep 25, 4pm Eroica Trio Sun, Feb 12, 4pm Steinway Series OCTOBER Ailey II Sat, Feb 18, 7pm Garry Krinsky Sat, Oct 1, 4pm Toying with Science Miki Aoki Fri, Feb 24, 6pm Steinway Series Dirty Dozen Brass Band Fri, Oct 14, 7pm Dobet Gnahoré Sat, Feb 25, 7pm Christopher Morgan Sun, Oct 23, 4pm Pōhaku MARCH Hot Club of San Francisco Fri, Mar 3, 7pm Martha Redbone Sat, Oct 29, 7pm Cinema Vivant The Bone Hill Concert Storm Large Sat, Mar 11, 7pm Jovino Santos Neto Sun, Oct 30, 4pm with Le Bonheur Steinway Series John Cruz Sun, Mar 12 NOVEMBER Kahilu Gold Modern Māori Quartet Wed, Nov 9, 6pm Mark Valenti Fri, Mar 17, 6pm Steinway Series On Stage with Sat, Nov 12, 7pm Alyson Cambridge APRIL Quack & Rolando Sun, Nov 27, 4pm Hervé Koubi Sat, Apr 1, 7pm Steinway Series Sun, Apr 2, 4pm DECEMBER Lage & Eldridge | O'Donovan Thur, Apr 13, 7pm Release The Hounds Maunalua Fri, Dec 23, 7pm Mark Salman Fri, Apr 14, 6pm JANUARY Steinway Series Maisey Rika Wed, Jan 18 MAY Kahilu Gold Dance of the Bees Sat, May 6, 7pm Aotearoa's Finest Fri, Jan 20, 7pm Kahilu Produces Sun, May 7, 4pm with Maisey Rika Robert Cazimero Sat, May 13, 7pm Black Arm Band Sat, Jan 21, 7pm Dirtsong JUNE Jamie Adkins Sat, Jan 28, 4pm 13 the Musical Fri, June 16, 7pm Circus Icognitus Kahilu Produces Sat, June 17, 7pm Sun, June 18, 4pm FEBRUARY Key for Calendar Wonderheads Thur, Feb 9, 6pm Kahilu Produces Kahilu Gold Loon Hawaiian Indigenous & International Jazz Dance Classical Steinway Series Family CLASSICAL STEINWAY SERIES

Cristina Valdés Sunday, September 25, 4pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Committed to both contemporary and standard repertoire, Cristina Valdés is known for presenting innovative concerts with music compositions ranging from Bach to Xenakis.

Jovino Santos Neto Sunday, October 30, 4pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Jovino Santos Neto is a master pianist, composer, and arranger. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha, and many more styles.

Quack & Rolando Sunday, November 27, 4pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Quack Moore is the musical director for the Hilo Palace Theater and former musical director for Saturday Night Live. Roland Maurer is founder of the Ohrlando Ensemble and is a gifted player of the oboe, clarinet, recorders, and bassoon. On Stage with Alyson Cambridge Miki Aoki Saturday, November 12, 7pm Friday, February 24, 6pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Miki Aoki is widely recognized for her diverse abilities as a pianist and $133 collaborative artist. She is currently appointed as senior lecturer at Alyson is a luminous and Graz University for Music and the Performing Arts in Austria. star who is increasingly winning hearts across the globe with her Mark Valenti poignant Broadway work. This is a Friday, March 17, 6pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Hoku Concert. Mark Valenti has his Masters of Music from Northwestern University Sponsored by John & Anne Ryan and performs in recitals across Europe and the , including a performance for former First Lady Barbara Bush in Washington, D.C.

Eroica Trio Mark Salman Friday, April 14, 6pm $28 / $23 / $18 / $8 Sunday, February 12, 4pm Mark Salman's performances have been described as “powerful,” $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 “astonishing, exacting and evocative,” and “wildly imaginative.” The most sought after trio in the His talents have taken him to Europe, Asia, and Canada as well as world, the Grammy nominated throughout the United States. Eroica Trio enraptures audiences with flawless technical virtuosity, irresistible enthusiasm, and sensual elegance. Sponsored by Mike & Ruth Bernstone, Sharon Cornish-Martin, The three women who make up this Karen Ferrara, Betty & Lee Meyerson, celebrated ensemble electrify the Dr. Marcia Wishnick & Mr. Stanley Wishnick, concert stage with their passionate Other Friends of Kahilu performances. Sponsored by Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Phillip & JoAnn Conley, Carol & Clive Davies, Sherm & Elaine Warner

Alyson Cambridge The Kahilu Theatre Steinway (Photo: Steven Roby) FAMILY COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jamie Adkins (Photo: Amanda Russell) From schools to hula halau to local organizations, Kahilu Theatre is dedicated to being a hub for the Big Island community. This lists some of the Community Events happening during the 2016/17 Season.

H20 The Story of Water in Hawaii Sunday, October 16, 4pm Theatre for Youth We drink it, play in it, depend on it, but do we understand the stories and the science behind this important substance? This musical explores the cultural, historical, environmental, and physical properties of water through song, humor, and interactive story telling. Suggested ages 5+

Sounds of the Season Saturday, December 10, 7pm Sunday, December 11, 3pm Waimea Community Chorus Waimea Community Chorus, accompanied by a 16 piece instrumental ensemble, performs their 22nd Annual Holiday Concert. The montage of choral music represents a wide range of musical genres including classical, jazz, and gospel renditions of well-known carols.

The Nutcracker Ballet Tuesday, December 20, 6pm Wednesday, December 21, 7pm West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Academy This festive production includes more than sixty local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Moscow Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet.

Waimea Ocean Film Festival January 2 - January 5 Garry Krinsky - Toying with Science This annual festival brings a greater understanding of the ocean Saturday, October 1, 4pm $33 / $28 / $23 / $18 environment and island culture to Waimea through award-winning It has been said that Garry Krinsky resembles a living cartoon with his films, filmmaker talks, receptions, art exhibits, and activities. Kahilu animated movement and non-stop energy. Toying with Science is a Theatre is the primary hospitality desk and hub of the festival. fast-paced, varied, and dynamic program. It combines circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement in the exploration Unstoppable Youth of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple Sunday, March 26, 4pm Kamuela Philharmonic machines. Winners of the Madeline Schatz-Harris Concerto Competition will Sponsored by Tom & Marsha Kerley, Other Friends of Kahilu be featured in this annual Spring Concert. The orchestra will also be performing Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony, as well as the Tick- Jamie Adkins - Circus Incognitus Tack Polka by Johann Strauss II. Saturday, January 28, 4pm $33 / $28 / $23 / $18 Jamie is recognized worldwide for his undeniable talent as an acrobat, Three Decembers juggler, and clown. His imagination, talent, and ingenuity allow him to Wednesday, March 29, 7pm Hawaii Opera Theatre be much appreciated by his peers and the public. He is unquestionably Three Decembers is based on a play by Terrence McNally about one of the most brilliant artists of his generation. Broadway Star, Madeline Mitchell, as she enters the twilight of her Sponsored by Duncan F. Dempster, career and life. Frederica von Stade, "Flicka" singing the title role. Mike & Nancy Oft Rose, Frank Snow Great American Songbook, Ch 2: Songs of the 1930's Wonderheads - Loon June (TBA) Waimea Community Chorus Thursday, February 9, 6pm $33 / $28 / $23 / $18 The WCC will be accompanied by an instrumental jazz ensemble. The Loon is mask performance storytelling for families. Whimsical, concert promises to have you tapping your toes and singing along to fantastical, and highly imaginative, Loon is a unique show. It is perfect these popular American hits from the 1930’s. for both families and adults, and leaves you with a sense of having been transported to a more beautiful time. Sponsored by Robin & Ken Key, Kathy Sullivan ARTS ED @ KAHILU

Contemporary 2 (Photo: Steven Roby)

At Family Fun Days we open the doors of the theatre wide to share Education at Kahilu Theatre is our passion and priority. We sponsor arts and cultural activities with our entire community. Fun Days are programs, year-round, for students of all ages. completely free and are scheduled to complement other popular Waimea events. Kahilu Youth Shows are one of our most delightful and enduring activities, performed by visiting artists. Youth Shows offer Animal Fun! students ages five to eighteen, from public and private schools, as Saturday, August 27, 9am - 2pm well as home-schoolers, a rare opportunity to experience live music, Inside the Theatre, we will present the classic “Jungle Book” and the dance, and theatre of very high quality. recent blockbuster “Zootopia” for free on our huge screen. Students from the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes will perform an array of dizzying skills, from aerial trapeze to plate spinning and unicycling, as Performing Arts Classes & Camps well as offering juggling and hula-hoops workshops. Classes Fall & Spring semesters in dance, acting, singing, aerial dance, circus Cherry Blossom Festival arts and musical theatre are offered throughout the school year, Saturday, February 4, 9am - 2pm enriching lives with more than thirty hours of weekly instruction to In celebration of the blooming of these beautiful pink flowers in 200-plus students. Classes take place on the main stage and in the Waimea, and honoring the age-old Japanese tradition of hanami, or Mike Luce Studio. We also offer scholarships for these classes. “cherry blossom viewing party,” join us for a Japanese tea ceremony, origami, Japanese music and dance, arts and crafts. Camps During summer break we sponsor two-week long programs to Spring Fest engage and inspire our youth. Saturday, April 8, 9am - 2pm Dance Camp - ummer dance camp for students ages nine to fifteen, This event will be full of family fun and entertainment, held inside S in which they will be instructed in ballet, contemporary dance, hip and surrounding the Theatre. It will feature live music, face painting, hop, improv and more. balloon animals and other engaging activities.

KPAW (Kahilu Performing Arts Workshop) - Summer musical theatre for students ages seven to twelve, directed by members of the Kahilu Youth Troupe.

Kahilu Circus Camp - Two weeks of juggling, unicycle, aerial, and tumbling for students ages nine to fifteen.

Kahilu Master Classes invite community members of all ages to learn from experts in their genres. This season's Master Classes will be provided by Ailey II, The Wonderheads, and others.

Partnerships K-Arts is a collaboration with Waimea Middle School that gives young people instruction in a variety of performing arts and back stage tech, culminating with performances each semester. This year we branch out with a newly formed partnership with Kohala Schools in Family Fun Day (Photo: Susan Friend) developing K-Arts Kohala. KAHILU EXHIBITS THE FINE PRINT Kahilu Exhibits presents solo and thematic group shows and features local and global works of art from both emerging and established Box Office Info visual artists. Gallery outreach includes lectures, workshops, tours Performances and artists are Please arrive early for and publications. We encourage school visits to the Theatre and subject to change without performances. Guests who expect to host thousands of students to view our exhibits as a notice. arrive late may be held outside catalyst for creativity and growth. the theatre until they can be Tickets are non-refundable. seated without disturbing other Kahilu Kapa Sep 15 - Nov 6 When permitted, Kahilu Theatre guests. We recommend that you "Kahilu Kapa" opens the Exhibit Season and features over a dozen tickets may be exchanged arrive approximately 30 minutes celebrated practitioners of the revered Hawaiian art form from across up to 24 hours prior to the before show time to be seated the state and on our own doorstep. There will be an exhibit opening performance; fees apply. before the performance starts. reception and a symposium the following day. We invite the public to both events to marvel at the intricate and beautiful work, and to learn For Kahilu Season Shows, Click more about the extraordinary artists making Kapa today. regardless of age, all audience kahilutheatre.org members must have a ticket. Spirits of Ocean and Land Nov 9 - Dec 21 We strongly advise that infants Call In the mid-70's, photographer Wayne Levin and sculptor/poet Jozuf younger than one not attend 1.808.885.6868 Hadley (Pidgin to da Max) collaborated on an art project. Since that performances for the enjoyment of the rest of the audience, and time both have become icons of Hawaiian art and culture. "Spirits of Visit Ocean and Land" combines their friendship and their current work we generally recommend that audience members be four Kahilu Theatre Box Office into an exhibition of their signature creative expressions, and offers a Monday - Friday new way of looking at the natural world of the Pacific Islands. years of age or older in order for everyone to fully enjoy the 9am - 1pm performance. Please contact the Transcending Palms Nov 9 - Dec 21 Box Office for specific age and On ticketed event days, the Box Shelley Hoist, winner of last year's "Art Off the Wall" juried exhibition, seating recommendations. Office will open at least one was awarded an exhibition in the Hamakua Gallery this season. In hour prior to show time. her exhibit, "Transcending Palms," she uses sustainable and recycled Any person(s) who is disruptive elements to create her work, with an intention to strengthen the during a performance may be There is a $3 box office fee viewer’s connection to the natural world. asked to leave - refunds will not included in the price of all be given. events. Voyager Exhibit Jan 2 - Feb 12 The annual exhibit features documentary photography of Hokule'a TICKET PRICES are voyages along with educational displays about Polynesian ocean listed by sections A/B/C/D navigation.

Hawaii Island Juried Exhibition Mar 31 - Apr 28 Annual juried exhibit showcasing local Hawaii Island visual artists.

Waimea Schools Exhibit Date TBD Exhibit featuring students, parents, and faculty.

ADA Seating Big Island Plein Air Exhibit Opening (15/16 Season) MAHALO!

Photo: Andrew Richard Hara

KOHALA COAST

General Season Sponsors: Max Aiona R(S) & Dale Solimene R(S), Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, BNI Waimea Professionals, Palm Records, Neil Thomas & Hermine Baker, David & Doreen Uhlmann

Business Partners: Big Island Brewhaus, Kamuela Liquor, Merriman's, Pau Restaurant & Catering, Red Road Telecom, Waimea Music Center

Hawaiian Series Sponsors: Hawaiian Airlines, KAPA Radio

Board of Directors: Mimi Kerley, President Mike Bennett Monique Allison, Vice President, Internal Affairs Carol Davies Jon Staub, Vice President, External Affairs Clive Davies Zaheva Knowles, Vice President, Governance Mahina Duarte Beth Dunnington, Secretary Chadd Paishon Sherm Warner

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