Hawaii Theatre - COMING MAY 2017 EVENTS

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Hawaii Theatre Education presents MR. STEVE - Student Matinees

"Mr. Steve" Roslonek, the award-winning children's singer/songwriter and national host of PBS KIDS, makes a stop at the Hawaii Theatre Center for two special Student Matinee performances! This charismatic performer shares his inventive, original music and lyrics during interactive, high-energy shows that inform while they entertain.

May 4 9:00 AM

Patrick Makuakāne and Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu Present: THE NATIVES ARE RESTLESS

The Natives Are Restless explores the issues of imperialism, sovereignty and occupation in Hawai'i, its impact on the Hawaiian Kingdom and the native resistance that continues today. Told through hula, this full-length, multimedia production is a thrilling new reiteration of the hālauʻs iconic show that originally premiered in 1998, and will showcase Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne's innovative choreography. Live music will be provided by the music duo Kūpaoa.

May 05 | 7:30 PM May 06 | 7:30 PM

Mid-Pacific Institute presents RESPECTING MOTHER EARTH

Join Kumu Hula Michael Lanakila Casupang and Pūpūkahi I Ke Alo o Nā Pua of Mid-Pacific Institute in celebrating our sacred earth, its origins, and the bounty that the ʻāina provides. Through the chants that have been left for us, we will share the importance of natureʻs wonders in how Hawaiians viewed their world through poetry. The universe of music and dance allows us to stop for a moment to remember the importance of the earth in our lives, especially as we look towards the future.

May 7 5:00 PM

PA'I Foundation MAMo 2017 WEARABLE ART SHOW

PAʻI Foundation presents the popular MAMo 2017 Wearable Arts Show! Not a regular fashion show, the MAMo Wearable Arts Show features Native Hawaiian and indigenous designers in a production that features fashion, accessories, jewelry, adornments and live music and cultural presentations.

May 17 7:00 PM

IOLANI PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS: THE IOLANI STAGE BANDS IN CONCERT WITH JAZZ TRUMPET MASTER BOBBY SHEW

An afternoon of music featuring three student jazz big bands and the Tam-Young Jazz Combo from 'Iolani School. This final performance of the school year will feature Jazz trumpet master Bobby Shew performing with the groups. Trumpet icon Bobby Shew is a mentor and inspiration to both professional and amateur players worldwide. He has performed in the big bands of Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Bill Hollman, Maynard Ferguson, Oliver Nelson, and Toshiko Akiyoshi, and as a featured soloist with Art Pepper, Bud Shank, the Horace Silver Quintet, and Frank Strazzeri-Sam Most.

May 21 4:00 PM