Lyman Museum has a very special storytelling program in store for the Community, featuring a very special woman.
“Na Mo‘o Ka‘ao o Hilo Nei: Tales of Hilo,” featuring former University of Hawaii at Hilo performing arts professor Jackie Pualani Johnson, will be presented from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the museum.
Johnson’s Monday performance, part of the museum’s Saigo Public Program lecture series, is geared for adult audiences (although keiki are welcome).
But Johnson returns from 3-4:30 p.m. July 21 for a matinee event specially designed for keiki. Johnson again tells the stories of ancient Hilo, bringing to life the mythological heroes, troublesome creatures and life-saving deities of our legendary past. Keiki can listen to the stories and participate in creative drama activities linked to the action and characters in the tales.
There will be limited seating on chairs for parents, while keiki can sit and move about on the carpeted floor.
Admission is free to museum members, $3 for nonmembers.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili St. and showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.