Hawaiian dance team Halau Hula O Na Mele Aina O Hawai’i

Come out to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Silke Otto-Knapp Land lies in water, where the artist will also be in attendance.

Wednesday, March 18
5:30 to 6:30 pm: Free artist talk with Silke Otto-Knapp in Jackman Hall (no need to register, just drop in)
6-8 pm: Opening reception / Remarks at 7 pm
7 pm: Remarks, followed by a performance by Ei Arakawa and Hālau Hula O Na Mele ‘Āina O Hawai’i
Where: Walker Court  Join us for a complimentary beer from 6 to 7 pm.

The opening reception will feature artist Ei Arakawa’s collaboration with New York-based Hawaiian dance team Hālau Hula O Na Mele ‘Āina O Hawai’i, led by the native Hawaiian Luana Haraguchi. They will perform traditional hula (Kahiko), telling stories of the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele. Otto-Knapp and Arakawa are frequent collaborators.