Spectrum Hawaii; Lava Sculpture Magma Magic, Way Jacintho Kauai Woodscraftsman, Dancing with Simeon and Marie

KHET · May 14, 1987

Episode 509 begins with a group of three Honolulu poets, Joseph Stanton, Tony Qualgliano, and Tony Friedson who recite poetry at an Italian restaurant, teach, and write textbooks about poetry. The second segment is about the Waipahu Cultural Gardens Park located behind the Oahu Sugar Company Mill that shows visitors what life was like as a sugar plantation worker. The final segment is about an acapella singing group called the Love Notes who sing in the doo wopp style. Pete Hernandez explains the style while vocal director, Felix Almestica, explains the different tones in doc wopp. Episode 510 begins with lava sculpture artists, Stephen Lange and Raymond Pelton who talk about the untapped world of lava sculpture and demonstrate how they sculpt lava. The second segment features furniture maker, Wayne Jacintho who shows his production process. The final segment is about Simeon Den and Marie Takazawa, dancers and partners of the Danceworks Honolulu Studio, who talk about the studio and perform. This item is part of the Pacific Islanders section of the AAPI special collection.