Aloha!
Here in the middle of the Pacific, we are happy to be able to experience a plethora of cultures from round and about Oceania. We celebrate the shared influences and human commonalities, learn from the lessons of history, and appreciate the art forms that we know, and the ones we are just discovering.
The few weeks between end of January and beginning of March have been a virtual journey around the southern Pacific, without having to leave Mau! Audiences at the MACC went from
New Zealand
with the music of
Aotearoa's Finest
and the dancers of
Okareka
... to a stage production about immigration from
Micronesia
.
.. and rounded back to the
Hawaiian Islands
with music by
Henry Kapono
, hula and chant with
Keali'i Reichel/ H
ā
lau Ke'alaokamaile
, and a seating historical drama by
Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Oh, and along the way: let's count in the Philippines, too, with comedian
A
ndy Bumatai
.
(Okay, we know he's from O'ahu, but he does have a number of hilarious tales about his mixed plate Filipino/Hawaiian roots. :-)
We hope that you also value and participate in the wide range of cultural experiences available @ the MACC. We present these programs - and more - as part of our ongoing efforts
to inspire people through personal and shared experiences of the arts.
The MACC consistently offers you tours around the global arts scene, from the comfort of your theater seat... without jet lag!
I look forward to seeing you around the Pacific @ the MACC!
Art Vento, President & CEO
