Storybook Theatre Expression Sessions
A reminder that Storybook Theatre’s Expression Sessions is coming up soon. This Saturday, Janary 16 & also on Saturday, January 30 from 10am-12pm & additional sessions on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30pm on January 26, February 2 & February 9. These sessions are led by our local Kauai artist Caylin Spear & feature creative projects centered around […]
Fashion Fun on Kauai
Are you a fan of Hanajuku? (Or do you even know about Hanajuku?) Harajuku is Tokyo Street Fashion, but not just your boring, run of the mill clothes — it’s fashion & fantasy in one. Harajuku is a square mile area in Tokyo full of fashion boutiques & malls. It’s the place to be for […]
What does it mean to be a shepherd?
As you may know, we keep sheep at Makanalani. Being close to the earth & all the wonders that God has provided through nature is very precious to us. So what exactly does it mean to be a shepherd? It is, of course, caring for the physical needs of the sheep. Making sure they have […]
A Prayer for the Baptism of Jesus
Yesterday we talked a bit about how today, January 10th, is celebrated as the Baptism of Jesus. That it falls on a Sunday this year is one of those glorious coincidences. We found this prayer online & thought we would share it with you… It moved us & we’re sure that it will do the […]
Celebrate the Baptism of Jesus
Did you know that January 10 is celebrated as the Baptism of Jesus? Many celebrate it as part of the Epiphany, but we recently learned that January 10, tomorrow, is also a traditional day. It is an opportunity to contemplate Jesus, the Son of God, humbling himself to John the Baptist. It is part of […]
2016 Marine Mammal Tour
Storybook Theatre is working with Captain Mark to provide a marine mammal tour for Kauai’s youth. You can take part in either the “Harmony & Melody’s Meet the Whales” program or the “Meet Our Two New Hawaiian Monk Seals” program. Each is just 30 minutes (perfect for those young attention spans) & features the large […]
a very special scholarship program
This Sunday, January 10 at 4pm There will be a concert presented by The Berklee College of Music Steelgrass Residency Contest Winners. This is an opportunity to see some of the amazing youth talent here on Kauai & also support the scholarship program so that it can continue to nurture the creativity of our youth. All […]
Student Art at the Kauai Museum
We love the creations that come from the heart of our young people & it’s especially wonderful when they can be shared with others. The Kauai Museum is having three exhibitions to give these works of art the exposure they deserve. The first is opens on February 18 & is for art created by students from […]
Our Whales have Returned!
Every year on Kauai one of the great moments is the return of the humpback whales. The mothers start coming in November to give birth to their calves, but it is this time of year that things really pick up on the whale front. On Saturday, January 9 from 3-5 pm there will be a […]
Hiking Kauai
Sometimes the best way to get closer to God is to get closer to nature. At Makanalani, we practice this daily in our farming activities, but it is also good to get out & see more of our beautiful island. If you are on Kauai, you are lucky in that the Sierra Club offers many […]