
Praying for peace. Look for and thank the helpers. Love,
Rebekah
Gallery ʻIolani on the campus of Windward Community College in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, is the spacious venue dedicated to the current Windward Artists Guild exhibit. The entrance to the show space is from the lobby of Palikū Theatre.
“Impressions/Expressions” runs until March 4. I stopped by yesterday with a friend to take a look, and, wow, I am proud to be a member of this art group.
Many thanks to Antoinette Martin, the gallery director who designed the show, and to Lauren Faulkner, the awards juror.
More than 100 artworks from 38 people—both recognized professional artists and newcomers to the art community—are in the fine-art display.
An artists reception for the public is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 11. COVID vaccination protocols will be in effect.
Below are photos of pieces by me and my friends Dorothy Brennan and Bernadette Chan.
I hope you will come to see the art show!
~Rebekah
In yesterday’s class taught by historian Ronald Williams about King David Kalākaua of Hawaiʻi, who reigned from 1874-1891, we learned about the coronation. It was an event to assert national independence around the world. The crown, a symbol of nationhood, originally was decorated with 192 small diamonds, 22K gold kalo (taro) leaves, emeralds, rubies, opals, and other gems. Gold-covered pearls from Scotland lead the eye to the top; eight lines of them represented the eight major islands of Hawai’i. I was impressed by the gold kalo leaves.
When the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893, many of the jewels were stolen out of the crown. They have since been replaced. Current visitors to Iolani Palace can see this crown.
~ Rebekah
Thanks to PBS Hawaii I am a new fan of pianist-composer-drummer Yoshiki Hayashi. Last night I saw on TV the concert he played at Carnegie Hall last year, and I was enthralled. Why haven’t I heard of him until now? You may find him on YouTube. Bravo!!! Gratefully,
Rebekah
Recently during the pandemic environment I braved going out with friends in public. Not to bars or anything like that, but rather to open-air eateries. They were such enjoyable occasions. I rationalized, by this time most smart people are fully vaccinated with their booster shots, and only smart people go to (name of restaurant). 😉
The Chinese Lunar New Year starts in February, and I’d welcome another get-together for dim sum. Here’s a photo of ”The Jin Dui Sisters” that surfaced in my memories album from two years ago. What do you say? I think it’s time.
Kung Hee Fat Choy!
~ Rebekah
January 17, 2022, marks 129 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Following a scheduled Peace March in Honolulu that will end at Queen Liliʻuokalani’s statue, there will be a program of music and speeches throughout the afternoon on the grounds of Iolani Palace.
For Ka Lāhui Hawai’i Kōmike Kalai’āina Chair, Leiānuenue Niheu, “ʻOnipaʻa” is a unified call to the people of the sovereign Hawaiian nation to come together as one force, one will, and one people to resist the settler colonial establishment that governs our islands.”
The Onipa’a Peach March and Gathering annual event helps ensure that the great wrong that was done to Queen Lili’uokalani and the native people of Hawai’i by a small group of American businessmen on January 17, 1893 with the support of US Marines will never be forgotten, she said.
I am so very thankful for my friends. As Joe says, an activity like this is better and more fun with a group.
~ Rebekah
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