Matt spends some quality time with Naoki Hayashi, the premier Gyotaku artist in Hawaii. From his Kaneohe studio, he has been practicing his craft for over 40 years now, but still shares the stories and love of Gyotaku with a joy and love that is youthful and inspiring.
https://www.gyotaku.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt visits with Hawaii Youth Symphony president Randy Wong and musician Steve Treseler, about the Hawaii Youth Symphony’s Pacific Music Institute Summer Program, serving over 200 kids, ages 10 through 18, in 21 programs, across 3 Oahu venues, culminating in a concert at Blaisdell.
https://hiyouthsymphony.org/pmi/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt has a fascinating conversation with writer/composer Denny Miyasato and actress Ciana Pelekai, as they discuss Denny’s new local musical: A Timeless Princess. This unique passion project on Princess Kaʻiulani’s life is playing ten shows at Mamiya Theatre from July 11th through the 21st. 
https://www.atimelessprincess.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt talks with Creative Director Dianne Wennick and Director Zach Thomson about their unique and highly successful collaboration producing a documentary entitled Finite Water, a local film that is already receiving worldwide critical acclaim.
https://www.finitewaterfilm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt is joined by Joshua Mason and Joe Kent, two members of the team at Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a creative local think tank dedicated to providing the intellectual foundation for the many public policy debates on topics seriously affecting our everyday lives in Hawaii.
https://www.grassrootinstitute.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, June 11th marks the 147th King Kamehameha Day, so this week, Matt visits with Kainoa Daines, chair of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission about the rich history and traditions of the events and parades, as well as his personal path back to Hawaii and the many roles he plays in Hawaiian cultural organizations.
https://www.hawaii.com/kamehamehaday/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt’s conversation takes us up to Haleʻiwa, as he talks with Wy’s Galleries owner and artist Brian Wyland and legendary artist Dennis Mathewson about the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk on June 8th from 1 PM to 5 PM. Haleʻiwa’s art community is thriving and growing with contemporary artists like never before.
http://wysgalleries.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt talks with Allie Morales and Hayley Davis, two residents of Habilitat, about their 19th Annual Lū‘au on June 1st at Kualoa Ranch. Listen in as they share their personal stories and how Habilitat’s program helped them recover and empower themselves to make positive change.

https://www.habilitat.com/largest-luau-hawaii/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt is joined by Chamber Music Hawaii’s oboist J. Scott Janusch and composer Jon Magnussen to talk about their Hawaii Oboe Legacy Project, an inspiring story of Scott’s bringing to life a new oboe made of rare Hawaiian kauila wood and the musical collaboration between the two to commemorate the historic event.
https://chambermusichawaii.org/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt gets to know the multitalented, diversely creative Sterling Higa. From humble local beginnings and hard work, Sterling has fashioned a diverse set of skills and talents as a poet, writer, and musician, into an exciting array of career opportunities.
https://sterlinghiga.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.