VESPERS ON THE LĀNAI
Music. Community. Reflection.

Vespers on the Lānai is a casual event which combines great music with an opportunity for spiritual reflection. We host great local bands and intersperse the music with readings and poetry: a chance to think and connect. We explore a variety of musical genres and think broadly so those of any religious tradition or no religious tradition should feel comfortable. Vespers events are typically on the second Friday of certain months from 7-8pm, so check back on this page for updates about what's coming up! The event is free, family friendly, and open to the public. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted and are currently our main funding source for paying our musicians.

EVENT LOGISTICS:

  • Picnics are welcome, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating on the grass or adjacent cement area.
  • If it rains, the show will go on...inside! We can easily seat 125 people indoors in our Sanctuary, with any overflow on the narrow, covered lānai which can be wet if the wind is blowing. So if the weather is iffy, please bring along your rain gear and a good dose of patience and understanding. Mahalo!
  • If you feel unwell, please consider wearing a mask (especially if coughing/sneezing). Let's all be mindful of our neighbors' wellbeing (and that of others they'll come in contact with later).

ONLINE VIEWERS: while we are not currently livestreaming Vespers, we will post a video on our website later in the week. To watch this month's and previous Vespers on the Lānai videos, visit www.ccukailua.org/vespers and click on the Past Vespers on the Lānai button. Catch up and enjoy your favorites anytime!

To get the latest updates on our events, click here to join our email list so you can receive our Vespers announcements.

Next Vespers - Friday, December 12th: Rocky Hillbillies
Join us for The Rocky Hillbillies: alumni and former teachers (and students of those teachers) of Punahou School, playing old country tunes with traditional bluegrass instruments of bass and guitars, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin (hence the moniker ‘Hillbilly’) along with newer songs and a mixed bag of genres. Their name is a playful nod to their connection to the beloved Rocky Hill (Pu‘u o Mānoa) at the apex of the Punahou campus.
Featuring:
Deane Robinson, bass - Punahou Class of '67
Bob Tam, guitar, banjo, vocals - retired Punahou faculty & Class of '67
Dave White, guitar, vocals - retired Punahou faculty
Laurie White, ukulele, vocals  - Class '67
Stephanie Pang Brown, violin, vocals - current Punahou faculty & Class of '82
Cheri Nakamura, guitar, vocals - Class of '82
Speedy Bailey, guitar, mandolin, dobro - Class of '71
Eric Kusunoki, guitar, vocals - retired Punahou faculty
Date Pending: Chamber Music Hawai'i

We're looking forward to welcoming back one of their stellar ensembles! Date to be determined.

Past Vespers on the Lānai

Click below to view past recordings of Vespers on the Lānai events.

Past Vespers on the Lānai
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