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Thursday Night at the Center: Mauna Kea: A Novel of Hawaiʻi by Tom Peek
Join Hawaii Novelist Tom Peek on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m., at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Mauna Kea is the first novel about the cultural clash over Mauna Kea telescopes, written by an insider involved in the movement to protect the mountain for three decades. The book includes beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations by renowned nature artist John D. Dawson and evocative cover art-Lilinoe by longtime Hawaiʻi Island oil painter Catherine Robbins.
Tom has explored diverse writing venues for four decades, impacting a wide variety of audiences. The award-winning Daughters of Fire and his new novel Mauna Kea.
His work ranges from fiction and late-night radio comedy to university publications, and includes novels, public policy studies, newspaper commentaries, magazine articles, national park exhibits, and award-winning video production.
This evening is part of a once-a-month Thursday night series at the Volcano Art Center, focusing on art, Hawaiian culture, and our environment. The series is intended to inspire and enhance your appreciation of art and life experience while fostering community connections. This presentation is free, although a donation is greatly appreciated.