Artists - Puna Rising Ohana

World-Class Music in Our Backyard

By Maria Sherow Some music entertains you for an hour, while some music follows you home and changes how you hear the world. On Saturday, July 18th, 2026, Puna’s own Roy Dahan brings the second kind of music to Kalani’s…

Puna Rising Ohana; 2025 Wrap-Up

By Dawn Hurwitz, Managing Editor for Talk Story 2025 has been a stellar year for Puna Rising Ohana. Here are our highlights in review. The year started with a bang, a new political climate to navigate, and much to look…

Ambergris and Alchemy: Robin Worley’s Trash-to-Treasure Legacy

Story by Armando T. Dahan Photos by Armando T. Dahan and Laurie Furumoto Puna District has lost a prominent resident artist, teacher, and activist. Robin Worley, also known as Rayona Visqueen, who transformed trash into art and fashion. Robin died…

EMERGENCE

By Aero Coomer I was invited to observe and immerse myself in EMERGENCE – the Opening Act here in Hawaii of the Resonance Project; an endeavor setting its sights on building a massive Fibonacci conch shell structure for a community…

Volcano Garden Arts and Cafe Ono

By Karyn Chambers Photos by Karyn Chambers and Lauri Canencia Are you looking for a magical adventure along with an organic vegetarian meal? Check out the lovely Volcano Garden Arts and Cafe Ono adjacent to Volcano State Park: 19-3834 Old…

PUNA ART COLLECTIVE – Beltane Art Show in Pahoa

Celebrating an ancient Celtic festival on May Day. May 3rd-4th, 2024Review and Photos By Raydiance Joy Grace The “Pop-Up Art Show” was inspired by Laurie Bauers who wanted to bring the community together to share the art they have been creating…

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Mick Kalber: 2022 Mauna Loa Erupts

I moved to the Big Island in 1984, the month Mauna Loa began to erupt. I was burned out on doing tv, had been working 60-80 hour work weeks in Denver. But when Kilauea erupted at the same time,…

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Rose Adare: Author, Director, Artist.

Adare (they/them) is a classically trained portrait artist, disability rights activist, and founder of Kīpaipai Art Foundation. Adare’s portfolio is recognizable for its vibrancy, use of gold leaf, and focus on cultural diversity. As both a nonbinary and differently abled…