Entertainment
14th Annual ‘Iolani Luahine Hula Festival
With a vision to perpetuate hula, the ‘Iolani Luahine Hula Festival was born in 2003, with ties to honoring the memory of ‘Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture.
RECIPE: Curried Roasted Garbanzo Beans
A flavorful snack alternative when you are after a crunchy savory nosh.
Big Island Now Partners for V.I.P. Giveaway to Volcom Pipe Pro
Big Island Now, in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and the Volcom Pipe Pro, is offering readers a chance to win a V.I.P. trip for two to the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro.
Kahilu Theatre Seeks Local Artists for Upcoming Exhibit
An upcoming exhibit at Kahilu Theatre, “Art Off The Wall,” will feature 3D works between Feb. 26 and April 19 in its theatre galleries.
A Little Bit of Italy Comes to the Big Island
A labor of love and a journey of wellness leads a Big Island entrepreneur on a quest to bring Modena, Italy and the Big Island together.
FOLK Kona Book Club to Meet on Tuesday
The book club discussion will begin at 11:15 a.m. It is open to the public and is free.
RECIPE: Simple Green Power Smoothie
This easy to make and nutrient dense smoothie features kale, banana, macadamia nuts, dates and coconut milk.
Kona Brewing Co. Decides on Kona for New Location
Ground will break on the project in the spring and the new brewery will be fully operational by 2018.
Artist Charlene Asato Teaches Flag Book Art
The Volcano Art Center will host Charlene Asato for a one-day workshop on Saturday, Jan. 30 on the imaginative Flag Book, created by Hedi Kyle.
Marcia Ball to Perform Two Big Island Shows
Ball, a Texas-born, Louisiana-raised blues artist, will take over the Kahilu and Palaces theaters with a mixture of two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp rock, and smoldering Texas blues.
UPDATE: Deadline Extended for DLNR Stamp Contest
Art contest submissions are being sought which depict game birds and mammal hunters for the state’s 2017-2018 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp.
‘Imiloa Explores Mauna Kea Through New Program Series
ʻImiākea: Discovering Maunakea will aim at expanding the understanding of all the dimensions represented by Mauna Kea.
Las Cafeteras To Perform at UH-Hilo PAC
The University of Hawai’i Performing Arts Center will play host to the urban folk sound of Las Cafeteras on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
BIFF Submission Deadline Creeping Up
Projects are required to be submitted by the final deadline on Feb. 1.
RECIPE: Thai Winged Bean Salad
A delicious main dish Thai salad featuring a tasty blend of sour, salty, sweet, and hot flavors in a rich and creamy coconut dressing.
Kahilu to Unveil New Piano During Nakamatsu Performance
Kahilu Theatre will unveil its newly acquired nine-foot Steinway Grand Piano with a Jan. 22 performance by Jon Nakamatsu
Big Island International Food Justice Summit Slated
Five experts in global food justice, environment, human rights, GMOs, and pesticide issues will participate in the Big Island event.
Huggo’s Launches Oceanfront hBAR
Classic Mai Tai’s highlighted by a secret almond syrup are on the menu, alongside syrups and liquors infused with herbs, fruits, vegetables, meats, and nuts.
‘Fates and Furies’ Highlights HPA Book Club Session
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy’s Community Book Club will gather for its next session to go over a New York Times best seller, “Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff. The free community book meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Dyer Memorial Library, located on Hawai’i Prep’s upper campus. Groff’s book has received national […]
Maunakea Skies Talk Explores Active Galactic Nuclei
Dr. Andreea Petric will provide attendees with an introduction to the theory and observations that have built the current understanding of AGN.
