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Hawaiʻi briefs for May 17: Spring commencement, funds released, locally-sourced foods, Stories from the Field
A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.
Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre production of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens this week
The show — with a raw honesty and contemporary relevance — explores themes of loneliness, truth, mental health and the universal desire to be seen and understood; it opens Friday (Feb. 13) at East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.
Body politics ‘Em-bodied’ in latest East Hawai‘i Cultural Center exhibit
Seven artists offer their unique perspectives about the relationships we have with our bodies and how others present their bodies to us as part of the new exhibit on view through Nov. 26 at the downtown Hilo cultural center.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: T.S.O.L. live, more Volcano Awareness Month events, the Java experience and more
The Big Island is once again teeming with events, activities, shows and more for any and everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s happening in this week’s top 10!
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for week of April 4-10: Merrie Monarch Festival continues; several other events abound
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair continues today through Saturday. The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade is Saturday. Here’s all the details.
Auditions set one night only Nov. 6 for upcoming HEART production of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
There are 12 male and four female roles available, ranging in age from their 20s to 70s. The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is hosting the auditions at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.
2nd annual World Ocean Day event in downtown Hilo on June 10
The 2023 theme for World Ocean Day is “Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing.”
Tony nominated musical ‘The Prom’ playing at East Hawai’i Cultural Center in Hilo
The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is presenting “The Prom,” the outrageous and heart-warming musical comedy that was the recipient of seven Tony Award nominations.
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Hilo chickens out during Youth Art Month
If you stroll by Kalakaua Park in Hilo, you may notice the “egg-cellent” installation of chicken automata accompanied by fluttering flags decorated with egg themes.
Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center Reopens After 2.5 Years With ‘Cabaret’
Friday night, after two-and-a-half years of being shut down due to COVID, the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Hilo opened its renovated and restored theatre with the heartwarming, timely and often hilarious Grammy, Oscar and eight-time Tony Award winning musical, “Cabaret.”
Upgrades Coming to East Hawai’i Cultural Center
Like most organizations in East Hawai’i, EHCC has faced financial setbacks and is working hard to reinvent its programming to serve the community safely during the pandemic.
Hilo Community Players Presents ‘Our Town’
The cast of nearly 20 characters is brought to life by local actors who cover a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old
Kimberly Dark is bringing her show—Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old—to the stage at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Hilo.
EHCC to Present Coming-of-Age Rock Musical ‘Bare’
The pop opera and coming-of-age rock musical “Bare” will be presented from Aug. 13 to 29 at EHCC in Hilo.
A Sense of Place, Duo Cellist and Piano Recital
Performance pieces offered at the concert include works by Betethoven, Dvořák, Vaughan Williams, Parker and Hilo-based composer Herb Mahelona.
Storyteller Jeff Gere to Perform ‘Tales of Forgiveness’
The East Hawai’i Cultural Center will host Tales of Forgiveness, a performance by Hawai’i storyteller Jeff Gere on April 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
EHCC Hosting Exhibition Honoring Kamehameha The Great
The East Hawai‘i Cultural Center is hosting the exhibition titled NIUHI-SHARK.
Hilo Community Players Presents ‘Lysistrata’
What do the women of Ancient Greece do when they’re fed up with their husbands and lovers continuously going off to war?
KDEN Fundraiser Concerts Highlights Pedro Ka‘awaloa
Big Island’s own actor, singer and musician, Pedro Ka‘awaloa, is home.
