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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
Soundings: A Listening Party for
Kit Ebersbach’s Ala Pōʻai

Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
ʻAwa Hou Lounge

Join us for an intimate listening event celebrating Ala Pōʻai, the first vinyl record from legendary Hawaiʻi musician Kit Ebersbach.  Presented by UHM Outreach Arts in partnership with Lōʻihi Records, the evening draws on the Japanese jazz kissa tradition: gathering in an intimate space to experience an album in full on a high-fidelity sound system.  Following the album, Kit will talk story with collaborators Gustavo DʻAmico and Maia Shizue about listening, improvisation, tradition and innovation, and the creative relationships behind the record.  Admission to this event is free. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

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Sign Up for Korean Dance & Drum Class

October 11 – November 15, 2026

Korean Dance & Drum
Sundays, October 11 – November 15, 2026 (6 Sessions) 2:30pm – 4:00pm UH Manoa Music Department 116 Fee: $75
 This class is an introduction to the more traditional dances & drum sequences of Korea as preserved at the Halla Huhm Korean Dance Studio. This studio celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025. Students will be taught some basic dances as well as experience playing on percussion instruments such as sogo, janggo, and buk.
 No experience necessary; all ages welcome.
 Instructors:
Mary Jo Freshley took her first Korean dance class here at the University of Hawai’i in 1962 which was taught by the late Halla Huhm. She then went to Halla Huhm’s studio and began assisting in 1974. Ms. Freshley has performed in all major studio recitals, has studied in Korea at the National Gugak Center in Seoul, as well as participated in four Samulnori festivals in Korea. In May 2024, the Halla Huhm Studio was part of a series of performances at the National Gugak Center which featured legacies of 100 years, going back to Halla Huhm’s teacher, Bae Ku-ja. There have been many changes in what was once called “traditional” Korean dance, but these dances are worth saving as they reflect the history of the country.
Ms. Freshley is a Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i Living Treasure of Hawai‘i honoree.
 Kyungsook Hyun has been a student at Halla Huhm Korean Dance Studio under Mary Jo Freshley since 1984. She teaches classes at Halla Huhm Korean Dance Studio when Ms. Freshley is away and teaches a beginner class on Saturdays. She is versed in Traditional Korean Dance: court dance, folk style dance, percussion instruments such as sogo (small hand drum), janggo (hour glass shaped drum) and buk (standing & carrying drum), Gayageum (12 string Korean traditional zither): folk songs & sanjo (solo piece).

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Upcoming Events

Iestyn Davies and Oliver Wass

Thursday, Oct 15 · 7:30pm
UHM Orvis Auditorium

From the opera stage to more intimate concert engagements, the Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies is renowned worldwide for his luminous voice and expressive artistry. Oliver Wass is the only harpist to win the Gold Medal – the Guildhall School of Music’s most prestigious prize.

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The Land Has Spoken
A Live Radio Play Performance

Saturday, Oct 31 · 4pm
UHM Orvis Auditorium

Journey into the dark depths of Indigenous folklore with The Land Has Spoken, a chilling radio-style drama featuring haunting tales by award-winning Native writers Shane Hawk and Andrea L. Rogers. Directed by Kyla Tucaya Garcia and Andre Bouchard, and brought to life by an all-Indigenous cast, immersive sound design, and spectral original music, these stories of curses, omens, monsters, shapeshifters, and tricksters leave only one question… Will you return?

Plus, join us Sunday, November 1, for a free foley workshop featuring Ed Littlefield, the sound designer and foley artist of The Land Has Spoken. Additional details coming soon!

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Imaginary Homelands: The Concert

Saturday, Nov 7 · 7:30pm
UHM Orvis Auditorium

Imaginary Homelands: The Concert brings together Japanese taiko, Okinawan sanshin, and contemporary musical traditions to explore memory, heritage, and identity across Hawai‘i’s multicultural landscape. Featuring Kenny Endo, Norman Kaneshiro, Derek Fujio, Brandon Ufugusuku Ing, and Jesse Shiroma, the ensemble returns to the stage with selections from past productions alongside new solo works.

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During these times of funding uncertainty, our Statewide Cultural Extension Program (SCEP) needs your support! This program, which was started by Tom Carpenter in 1971, has brought local and global artists and cultural experts to communities statewide for nearly 55 years. With your support, we can continue to bring arts and cultural programs to libraries, schools, senior homes, and other community spaces.

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