RadioACTive, the Talanoa way, with Stephanie Mahina talking story with Snack director Lauren To'omalati, and then we connect with local community advocate of PIK2AR, Cencira Te'o. Listen throughout the show as we highlight Pasifika artists performing at The Polynesian Days Concert series.
Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!
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Lauren To’omalati, Co-founder of Nuanua Collective and a local filmmaker of the short film, Snack (2023) "Lauren is Lead Programmer of the MÄsima Film Tour and oversees programming of the Utah Pacific Island Film Series which has focused on showcasing and supporting the work of Pacific Island filmmakers."
Cencira Te’o, local community advocate and PIK2AR Co-Founder + Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce, SBA Business Navigator. Utah Historical Society, Wasatch Community Gardens, and NeighborWorks Salt Lake, commissioned this mural to honor women who have shaped Salt Lake City’s westside neighborhoods. It stands in the Rose Park Community Garden at 871 N. Cornell Street. Cencira is one of the women highlighted in this beautiful work. Credit: Muralist Bill Louis
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Michele Willis from Utah’s Very Own Real Estate Sponsors of Polynesian Days Utah Festival
Sept. 1, 2 & 4: Polynesian Days Utah Festival at Thanksgiving Point Electric Point. Lehi. "Join us and experience Utah's number one celebration of Polynesian heritage! A celebration of culture, food, health, education, fun, and more! We would like to have you be a vendor at our upcoming Polynesian Days Utah event. Request an application at this email: polynesiandaysinfo@gmail.com."
Sept 4: Polynesian Days Utah Festival LABOR DAY CONCERT Ticket info HERE for SAMMY J and SPAWNBREEZIE
Sept 2: UPIFS Hosting Acting Master Class with Uli Latukefu, 11a-3p at the University of Utah's Thanksgiving Point Campus, 2912 Executive Parkway, Lehi. "Uli Latukefu is an Australian actor of Tongan descent. This Acting Masterclass is for actors, aspiring and established alike, ages 12 and older. The fee for entry is $20. Register ASAP as space is limited. Additional questions or concerns, contact info@pik2ar.org. The Utah Pacific Island Film Series is part of Pasifika Enriching Arts of Utah which is a program of Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources."
Sept. 2: OCA 25th Utah Asian Pacific Islander Community Awards Celebration, 5:00 p.m. at Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 3601 S. 2400 W., WVC. "OCA Asian Pacific Islander Advocates of Utah's 25th anniversary and annual celebration recognizing those making a positive impact in Utah's Asian Pacific Islander communities." For tickets, visit bit.ly/ocautah25th.
Sept 9: Utah Pacific Island Health Coalition is holding their Annual 5K IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER
Sept 21&22: showing of Red white and brass by Khyris Tonga Foundation
Sept 29: Maui Wowie: Copper Palate Press Benefit for Indigenous Hawaiian Housing event will take place at Copper Palate Press on. Down the alley between FICE and Gallenson’s Gun Sho, 160 E 200 S B, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments or suggestions for the show? Email talanoastudios@gmail.com. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:
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