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Meet the Artists: Dan Bennett

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

Meet the Artists: Dan Bennett

Community Contributed

By Na Heona Molokai

Na Heona Molokai (Artists of Molokai) is a group creating an exhibition titled “No Stop Light: Molokai” for the 3,600 square foot Downtown Art Center in Honolulu, in May 2022. In the coming months, we will introduce each artist. 

What is your name?

My name is Dan Bennett. I am the owner of Bennett Pottery in Kalae.  I am a co-founder of Molokai Arts Center and serve on its Board of Directors and teach pottery classes.

Why do you make what you make?

I make things that people can use.  There’s a saying in ceramics, “It’s either mud or landfill.”…

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Music in the Air

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

Music in the Air

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

A church full of Molokai residents enjoyed a winter concert played by musicians of the Molokai Instrumental Music Education (MIME) Program last Wednesday, Dec. 15. The program is led by Bob Underwood and financially sponsored by the Molokai Arts Center. The young string musicians shared festive pieces at the St. Damien Catholic Church in Kaunakakai. 

A highlight of the concert was “Palehua,” written by Amy Hanaialiʻi Gilliom and William Kahaiali’i, sung by Keaka Kaiama and featuring percussionist John Aki. The group also performed pieces including the first two movements from Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” “Ave Maria” by Schubert, “Postcards from Russia” by Carrie Lane Gruselle, and “Mambo” from West Side Story. …

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Meet the Artists: Kim Markham

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Meet the Artists: Kim Markham

Community Contributed

By Na Heona Molokai

Na Heona Molokai (Artists of Molokai) is a group creating an exhibition titled “No Stop Light: Molokai” for the 3,600 square foot Downtown Art Center in Honolulu, in May 2022. In the coming months, we will introduce each artist. 

What is your connection to Molokai?

My name is Kim Markham. I live in Kaluaaha with my husband Richard, two cats and one dog. We retired here in 2005. In 2010, Dan Bennett and I, together with many friends, created the nonprofit Molokai Arts Center where I volunteer and make my art.

What is your art form and the inspiration behind it? …

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Art-Filled New Year

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

MAC News Release

These past 20 months have been quite subdued at the Molokai Arts Center, but we’re looking forward to an exciting, art-filled 2022!

Our Artist in Residence program will be back on track with our first artist arriving in January. The MAC AIR program offers artists the perfect backdrop to create, explore, and experience a unique culture. 2022 will bring an established movie/TV scriptwriter, an Oceanic wood sculptor, a world-renown conductor/concert pianist, and a Kanaka Maoli musician.

The Performing Arts component will grow in 2022, beginning with ukulele classes and theatre workshops in addition to presentations by our AIR musicians.…

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Instrumental Concert

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

MAC News Release 

Molokai Instrumental Music Education (MIME) program presents A Winter Concert by its Molokai Strings Septet under the direction of Bob Underwood. The concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at Saint Damien of Molokai Catholic Church in Kaunakakai. 

The MIME musicians were featured on Jake Shimabukuro’s Live Molokai Library ‘Ukulele Lending Program Launch, recorded on Jake’s YouTube channel. The young Molokai musicians received kudos during the Live. You won’t want to miss this special event. Bring a friend!

This is a free concert, open to the public. Mask is required and hand sanitizers will be placed at the entrance.…

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Molokai Baha’í Community Observes 100th Anniversary

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Molokai Baha’í Community Observes 100th Anniversary

Baha’i Community of Molokai News Release

The Molokai Baha’í community will join members of the Baha’í Faith throughout Hawaii and around the world on Nov. 28 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha on that date in 1921.  

Throughout the East and the West, ‘Abdu’l-Baha acquired the reputation of an ambassador of peace and a champion of justice. He became the head of the Baha’i Faith following the passing of its Prophet-Founder, his father, Baha’u’llah, in 1892. 

From 1910-1913, despite ill health, ‘Abdu’l-Baha travelled to Egypt, North America and Europe, where he proclaimed the essential principles of the Baha’í Faith, such as the equality of women and men, universal peace, removal of all forms of prejudice, the harmony of science and religion, and a spiritual solution to economic problems.…

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Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale

Bennett Pottery News Release 

Bennett Pottery is hosting an open studio sale at its Kala’e location from Nov. 15 to Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.  Call (808) 567 6585 early for a viewing appointment to have the best selection.  Please wear a mask.

Dan Bennett, Molokai potter, has created a number of pieces suitable for use in the home, including mugs, bowls, plates and platters, tea pots and cups, planters, sponge holders, salt jars and storage containers, just to name a few. All work is made of high fire stoneware or porcelain and is suitable for daily use.…

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Award-Winning ‘Mock Chicken’

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Award-Winning ‘Mock Chicken’

 

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

This work of art, crafted by Molokai artist Misty Mollena, is titled “Mock Chicken” and created from chicken feathers and cotton fabric. It won Best in Show during the Molokai Art Center’s annual Member Show, earning Mollena a $300 prize. Show juror Kat Kazlauskas praised the piece for its “incredible attention to detail in its execution as well as an innovative approach to cultural references.” To read more about this piece and other award-winning entries in the Member Show, click here.

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MAC Art Show Winners

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

MAC News Release 

Kudos to all the Molokai artists who entered the 10th annual Molokai Arts Center (MAC) Member Show. Due to gathering restrictions, awards were announced via Zoom. The Member Show is online and can be found on the MAC website molokaiartscenter.org/2021-member-show/.

While all the art work was exceptional, not all submissions were juried in. Our juror, artist Kat Kazlauskas, graciously shared thoughts about each piece juried in on the MAC blog molokaiartscenter.org/2021/10/03/some-notes-from-our-juror-kat-kazlauskas/. Read her notes alongside the photos. Some of the works are offered for sale where a price is listed. Otherwise, you will see NFS=Not for Sale.

Congratulations to this year’s prize winners. Best in 2-D ($100) “ʻIʻiwi Bird” was won by Nan Walters.…

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‘Aina Aloha Project

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Community Contributed

By MHS O Hina I Ka Malama Students

Editor’s note: Students of Molokai High’s O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian language immersion program are working on a project called ‘Aina Aloha with their Kumu Mahina Hou Ross in which they will be researching about the history and stories of different parts of Molokai. Below are short introductions to two of the students’ projects. Ross would like to invite any community members who are interested in sharing their resources and stories with the class for their project to contact Ross at gandharva.ross@k12.hi.us or call 808-567-6950 ext. 66. 

 

By Kauiaonalani Hamakua Felix, Tiani Keohuloa and Pilialoha Kaahanui

Aloha, we are Kauiaonalani Hamakua Felix, Tiani Keohuloa and Pilialoha Kaahanui and we are members of the senior class of O Hina I ka Malama.…

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