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Gemma is a Spanish-American documentary director, producer and founder of Talcual Films in 2006. For the last 24 years she gained a breadth of experience producing non-fiction documentary films around the world. She has shared her passion for teaching documentary film, journalism and multimedia storytelling in Hawai’i for the last decade. She currently teaches in the Spanish department at UH Mānoa. For more information visit gemmacuberofilms.com or ta lcua lfi lms.com $27++ per person Tuesday, Oct. 29, Check in 5 p.m. The Honoka‘upu Collection: A Cultural Endeavor to Repatriate, Hear the sound of Hawaiian Kingdom era ‘ukulele as Shawn Yacavone shares his journey to repatriate, restore, and record Hawaii’s most valuable ‘ukulele. Shawn’s Honoka’upu Collection is the single most significant collection of pre-1900s ‘ukuleles in the world. This fascinating presentation will focus on the history of the ‘ukulele and its early evolution with a performance by David Kekoamanawale’a Woodward, the rhythm guitarist, ‘ukulele player and vocalist for the multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning trio, Walea. Shawn Yacavone is the owner of Ukulele Friend LLC, which specializes in some of the world’s most desirable custom and vintage ‘ukuleles. Shawn is dedicated to advancing educational efforts that build partnerships between private and public entities for the advancement of the ‘ukulele and music culture in Hawai’i. For more information visit ukulelefriend.com Reserve your seat for this event on the OCC website or App or by calling the Front Desk. $27++ per person Restore, and Record Hawaii’s Greatest Historical ‘Ukuleles
Stew & Rice Isle Style Upcoming events focus on Polynesian pursuits. Tuesday, Sept. 24, Check in 5 p.m. A Rive ng and Poe c Journey to Pukapuka Atoll with Documentary Filmmaker Gemma Cubero de Barrio Award-winning Filmmaker Gemma Cubero de Barrio will present fascinating insight on her journey in making two unique fi lms, The Island In Me and Our Atoll Speaks , about the little- known South Pacific atoll of Pukapuka. Both films were made with the full participation of all the main characters. The Island In Me, a documentary supported by Pacific Islanders in Communications, will soon be featured on PBS. The feature-length film is an evocative story of love, loss, memory, identity, and the universal search for wholeness. Plus, enjoy a special screening of Our Atoll Speaks - amid stunning images of land, sky and sea one discovers the environmental wisdom of our ancestors. This film was funded by the United Nations UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme, hosted by the Cook Islands Red Cross.
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