Category Archives: Honoka’a People’s Theatre

Come dance a meditation – Ecstatic Dance in Honoka‘a, HI

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Let’s dance! Ecstatic Dance. It’s “a moving meditation that develops a direct body-spirit connection,” and is not as odd as it sounds, though it does have guidelines. Guidelines for dancing? Yup. Check out the  website. The first time I heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, getting out of my comfort zone, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, learnng new things, Meditation, music in Hawaii, Personal growth, Small town life, Things to do on the Big Island | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Sure signs it’s fall in Hawai‘i

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Seasons change very subtly in Hawai‘i. But after 5 years of living here, I can see the shifts. Fall is a mix of cool rainy days, often too many in a row, and warm sunny days often with low humidity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adjusting to Hawaii, Being present, Honoka'a People's Theatre, learnng new things, Macadamia Nuts, Meditation, plants in my yard, Small town life, yoga | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Honoka‘a People’s Theatre – helping us fly our freak flags

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

My interactions with the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre (HPT) last week once again confirmed that it is the heart of our wonderfully eclectic town. The owner, Dr. Tawn Keeney and his daughter and Theatre Manager, Phaethon, have really amped up how … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Hawaiian Culture Class - Lanakila Mangauil, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, hula | Tagged | 5 Comments

Scheurell does the hula

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

When you think of Scheurell, do you imagine hula? No, me neither, until now. Because this weekend, I danced two hulas on stage at the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre. No one was more surprised than me… The theatre raised the $60,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Chants and blessings, getting out of my comfort zone, Hawaiian language, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, Honoring tradition, hula, learnng new things | Tagged , | 19 Comments

Saving the heart of our town – Honoka‘a People’s Theatre

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

Our beloved Honoka‘a People’s Theatre is the heart of this town. They provide space for community classes, educational events and concerts and, yes, show movies, usually just a couple weeks later than the other theatres on the island. They stuck … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, Give back, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, Trust-Ask-Accept with Gratitude | Tagged | 4 Comments

A stroll through Honoka‘a with a cat poster

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

While Faye was away for two weeks at Junior Lifeguarding class, I plastered the town with a “found cat” poster. (See It’s not my cat, posted 6/22/13.) While Faye loves him, we still aren’t sure we’re keeping the cat that adopted us. … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Mr. Washburn

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

I’ve written about Gary Washburn twice.  This is the third and the first on my blog; I’m guessing that it won’t be my last. Gary has been teaching music at Honoka’a High School for 35 years.  He has transformed this … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloha - not just a word, Gary Washburn, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, music in Hawaii | Leave a comment