Makawao Library Celebrates 45th Anniversary on February 22
Special “Emperor and Nightingale” Performance on February 20
Makawao Public Library, located at 1159 Makawao Avenue in the heart of historic Makawao town on Maui, will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with special programs and events on Saturday, February 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free gala celebration.
The schedule of events includes:
* 9:30 a.m. – Hawaiian Blessing by Kalei Johnson
* 10 a.m.-noon – Magic and Face Painting with Cirque Jolie
* noon – Light Refreshments and Anniversary Cake
* noon-1 p.m. – Performance by King Kekaulike High School Ukulele Group, directed by Casey Nagata
* 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. – Makawao History Presentation by Maui author and historian Gail Ainsworth
* 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Performance by Hula Honeys, Na Hoku Hano Hano Award-winning duo Ginger Johnson and Robyn Kneubuhl, featuring a blend of vintage Hapa Haole songs with hip jazz classics
The Maui Friends of the Library is sponsoring this special anniversary celebration. Events are subject to change.
On Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m., the Library will host “The Emperor and the Nightingale,” a free play based on the Hans Christian Anderson classic and written by Page Hearn. This pre-Anniversary program, presented by the Maui Alliance for Performing Arts, will feature a performance by actors Jesse Fisher and Marsi Smith, with puppets, costumes, masks, live action, and audience participation. The Maui Friends of the Library is sponsoring this program which is suitable for ages 5 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Call Makawao Public Library three weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed for these programs. For more information, please call the Library at (808) 573-8785.
