NEWS RELEASE

Windward Mall Welcomes Kapena School

Windward Mall is pleased to welcome Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression to the Center with a private blessing, grand opening, concert and meet-and-greet on Sunday, June 27. The 2,500-square-foot school opened on June 1 on the upper level of the Macy’s wing near Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele. Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression is now accepting registrations for their classes in ‘ukulele, voice, guitar & bass, hula, creative writing and ‘olelo Hawai‘i. Classes range from 30 minutes to an hour and are tailored to skill or age level.

WHAT:     Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression Grand Opening & Concert

WHEN:      Sunday, June 27

2:00 p.m. – Private blessing by Kahu Daniel Naipo
2:30–3:30 p.m. – School open to public for tours
4:00–4:30 p.m. – Kala‘e and Kalena perform in Center Court
4:45–5:30 p.m. – Kapena concert in Center Court
5:30–6:00 p.m. – Meet-and-greet with Kapena in Center Court 

WHERE:     Center Court and Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression

Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression’s mission is to inspire the growth and the leadership of the youth in Hawai'i, and ensure the well-being of its community through creative expression. It is a 501(c)3 music school with the hope to inspire a passion and purpose that will help to bring mental and emotional wellness to its community. The staff believes that this wellness is the foundation that grows, inspires and keeps its community healthy. The school hopes to create a safe space that becomes an extended ‘ohana, a place where students belong, and with teachers who are always ready to welcome them in.

“Windward Mall is pleased to welcome Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression to the Center,” said Cesar Topacio, general manager of Windward Mall. “We are excited to be home to another amazing local business raising up a new generation of artists and bringing beautiful music to our community.”

In Hawaiian, Kapena means “captain,” showing leadership and strength and woven with legacy, tradition, history and years of creativity. Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression hopes to carry this name forward to continue a legacy, bring more tradition, create new history and inspire the next generation to learn so that one day, they can teach.

“Our dream is to create a school with no limits, boundaries, or judgments; a place for the arts where people of all ages and backgrounds can freely create,” said Kalenaku DeLima, president of Kapena School of Music & Creative Expression. “Our school has a mission. We build confidence, and help to realize one's purpose. We constantly grow and learn as we teach, receiving as we give. We are kind. We are compassionate, and above all, we are brave.”

For more information or to register for classes, visit www.kapenaschoolofmusic.com/.

Windward Mall is committed to doing everything it can to protect the community’s health, safety and well-being. The Center continues to monitor the news around COVID-19 and the mandates of public health and the state/local government officials. The health and safety of Windward Mall’s customers, employees and community remain a top priority. The Center will continue to take extra precautions and follow cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, including:

Higher frequency of cleaning and disinfecting the Center;
Making hand sanitizers available throughout the Center; and
Reminding visitors of the importance of personal hygiene.

Windward Mall plays a key role in its community and continues to be in compliance with state and county authorities. Signs have been posted outside and throughout the Center informing patrons that they should wear CDC-recommended face coverings, avoid entering businesses if they have a cough or fever or otherwise do not feel well, maintain a six-foot distance from one another, and not shake hands or engage in unnecessary physical contact.

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