Smithsonian Institute Comes to Hawaii - "Key Ingredients: America by Food"
Kapi'olani Community College, in cooperation with the Hawaii Council for the Humanites, will host the Hawaii the first showing of "Key Ingredients: America by Food," a Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibition which shows us how the historical, regional and social traditions merge into everyday meals and celebrations at the American Table. The exhibition will begin at the Lama Library of the Kapi'olani Community College beginning June 28, 2008 through August 22, 2008. After that the exhibition moves to Kapolei Public Library from August 30, 2008 through October 20, 2008; then to the Big Island at the Lyman Museum in Hilo, from October 30, 2008 through January 31, 2009. Finally, the exhibit moves to Maui Community College, Kai'ike Building from February 14, 2009 through April 12, 2009.
Through a selection of artifacts, photographs and illustrations, "Key Ingredients" examines how culture, enthnicity, landscape and tradition influence the foods and flavors enjoyed across the nation. The exhibition looks at the evolution of the American kitchen and how food industries have responded to the technological innovations that have enabled Americans to choose an ever-wider variety of frozen, prepared and fresh foods.
The Hawaii showing of "Key Ingredients" will feature a local food component, "Hawaii by Food: A Celebration of Hawaii's Food Culture," that will highlight the progression of food trends in Hawaii from the plantation days to the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement. CTAHR has been asked to provide posters and other materials to assist with the displays.
Kapi'olani Community College is planning a variety of activities and events to coincide with the exhibit, including lectures and films, story telling sessions and mixed plate art exhibit with local elementary schools. Information on the Kapi'olani CC events is available. Other events will be scheduled at the other venues as the exhibit moves around the state.
This is part of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street. For more information: contact Louise Yamamoto at the Kapi'olani Community College.