Special Screening of Keeper of the Bay

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 2-5 PM | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea, HI 96743

Join us for a special screening of the Emmy-nominated KEEPER OF THE BAY, presented by The Kohala Center and Kahilu Theatre! This documentary tells the story of Aunty Cindi Punihaole and her dedication to protecting Kahalu‘u Bay, a vital marine sanctuary on Hawai‘i Island. Over her nearly 20 years with The Kohala Center, Cindi has worked to reduce ecological stressors and increase resilience at Kahalu‘u through Hawaiian cultural practices, scientific research, strategic partnerships, and an enduring educational program powered by community volunteers.

KEEPER OF THE BAY is an inspiring story of aloha ‘āina in action and the power of grassroots community stewardship. A Q&A session with Aunty Cindi will follow the film and include discussion of ongoing restoration efforts and how you can help support community-based stewardship rooted in traditional knowledge. Tickets are $17 general admission and $13 for keiki and kūpuna.

Buy tickets at kahilu.org

VIP Reception

Meet Aunty Cindi and members of The Kohala Center ‘ohana at our VIP Experience before Keeper of the Bay! Learn more about our kuleana to reestablish a well-provisioned moku while enjoying pūpū including rare varieties of kalo from our Nāmoku learning farm, talking story about wai and Kohala’s native forests with our forest restoration crew, meeting some of the native food and forest plants we grow in and for Kohala, and weaving a fish out of lauhala gathered from ‘āina we steward in Niuli‘i. Join us for this exclusive celebration of Aunty Cindi and aloha ʻāina! Admission to the VIP Reception is $106 per person and includes admission to the 2 p.m. film screening and Q&A. Buy tickets at kahilu.org»

Co-presented by Kahilu Theatre and The Kohala Center, with generous support from Deviants from the Norm Fund.