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Another Singular Day, Part One: Omega PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 23 September 2011 19:41


September 22, 2011, was a “singularly fascinating day”….. I mentioned this to my friend Doug Enderle in an email as he was part of the reason for the singularity of that day.

A singular experience is one like no other…it hasn’t happened before and likely won’t happen again, thus, it stands out in your mind with its own particular brilliance.  It seems that recently, I have experienced a number of these ‘singular’ days.  Is that possible? To have so many days that stand out as brightly as a handful of pearls, rubies and turquoise….each one stunning, eye catching and breathtaking?

On September 23 I was musing on these things and it occurred to me that the events of the 22nd, just about summed up my whole career in Kapa Making.

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Upcoming Kapa Demonstrations by Dalani Tanahy PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 15 October 2010 03:06
November 20, 2010

Mission Houses Family Fair
Dalani will be doing Kapa demonstrations from 9am to 1 pm
please visit their site for more information
 


November 21 and the 3rd Sunday of every month
 

Native Books Na Mea Hawaii at the Ward Warehouse Shopping Center
Begins at 12 Noon
Kapa demonstrations by accomplished kapa practitioners Verna Takashima and Ka`iulani DeSilva


Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
 
Martin and MacArthur Craftspeople Demonstrate Arts at King Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 June 2010 21:10
Some of the artisians who work with the Martin and MacArthur stores, including kapa practitioner, Dalani Tanahy at the 
 
King Kamehameha Ho’olaule’a
Saturday, June 12th   
10 AM – 4 PM
Iolani Palace grounds
 
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Work day in the mala Wauke at Hoa `Aina O Makaha PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 21:10
Work day in the mala Wauke at Hoa `Aina O Makaha
 
 
 
When: April 3, 2010 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
 
What: We will be clearing weeds, trimming trees, mulching, redoing watering system, pulling and repotting baby plants.  We will not be doing any kapa making on this day.
 
How: Wear a hat, sunscreen, shoes recommended, bring water.
Tools and gloves will be provided, or bring your own favorite gardening gloves.
 
Please contact me to let me know you are coming and if you have any questions.
 
 

 
Don't miss out the Celebration of Hawaii 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 11 January 2010 19:23
 

Viewpoints Gallery Presents "Celebration of Hawaii 2010- The Art of Kapa"

 Dont miss this great opportunity to learn more about Hawaiian kapa!


- Opening Ceremony,  January 16 at  5 pm
-Kapa Past, Present, Future, panel discussion and luncheon, Jan 17, 11 am –1 pm
-Ohe Kapala, The Tools of Kapa, workshop, Jan 18, 9 am –12 noon

Featuring
Pamela Barton, Denby Freeland Cole, Moana Eisele, E. Joy, Shari M. Lee, U`I Naho`olewa and Dalani Tanahy
 
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Big Waves and Kapa in the Season of Makahiki PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dalani   
Sunday, 13 December 2009 21:50

In December 2009,  Hawaii got a taste of its first big winter surf...a very anticipated season for surfers and those who love to watch the power and beauty of the ocean when it is truly alive.  The ancient Hawaiians anticipated this time as well, as it meant the time of Makahiki, when all battles were put aside, and peace reigned in the islands...

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Daughters of Hawai‘i Host “Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace” PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 27 September 2009 11:04

HONOLULU, HI—The Daughters of Hawai‘i will be hosting the 33rd annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00-5:00. 


Come and join the Daughters at the historic summer home—Hānaiakamalama—of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. Located in beautiful Nu'uanu Valley, Hānaiakamalama was rescued by the Daughters of Hawai'i in 1915 and through their preservation efforts it is today restored to its former splendor and is the setting for their annual festival.
 
Here you will enjoy delicious local food, a beer & wine garden, crafts, haku lei, native Hawaiian plants, and delicious baked goods. Seafood and local dining specialties will be provided by Chef Elmer Guzman of Poke Stop.

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