Season 16Chords to the PastThe Hawai‘i State Archives is an unassuming trove of musical heritage from the islands.
Season 16A Gilded LegacyFor island women, Hawaiian gold jewelry is a beloved tradition symbolizing love and cultural legacy.
Season 16The Multi-HyphenatesWorking in mediums of leather, metal, oil, and charcoal, three O‘ahu artists embrace artistic identities beyond their successful creative careers.
Season 16From Script to ScreenHawai‘i’s next generation of filmmakers converge at Shangri La to learn from masters of visual storytelling.
Season 15Hawaiian High-FliersContemporary artists lovingly revive the traditional craft of Native Hawaiian kite-making.
Season 15Pattern RecognitionAn omnipresent artifact of midcentury modernism, the humble breezeblock is poised for a comeback.
Season 15Patterns of AlohaA fashionable tapestry that blends art, culture, and tradition, aloha wear represents the islands’ early days of global trade.
Season 15Winged EncountersA butterfly farmer brings people up close and personal with the magic of monarch butterflies.
Season 15Manifesting MauiThrough portraits, featherwork, and printmaking, three Native Hawaiian artists from Maui weave stories of power and resilience.
Season 15Measured MovementsAt the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the nation’s sole accredited university offering Asian Theater as a field of study, kabuki upholds an impressive tradition of dance and discipline.