Entertainment

A total of 36 chefs from around the state will prepare various culinary offerings, and local and mainland breweries will provide 72 different ale and lager options.

Songwriters from around the island are invited to participate in three open mic songwriting contests.

Roy Sakuma, Paula Fuga, Ohta-san, and Taimane, among other ‘ukulele masters, will perform.

“Hā‘upu” is based on the legend of Hina and her son, Kana.

Mai Grille opened on Oct. 5 of last year and initially served breakfast, lunch, and après-golf choice.

The Honoka’a community will host the orchestra for a special one-night-only performance of the orchestra’s popular Frank Zappa show.

Chef Royden Ellamar discusses his path to success at Harvest by Roy Ellamar at Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Kenny Endo is celebrating 40 years of touring and performing his instrumental rhythms that combine Japanese, Western, and Afro-Cuban influences.

Special programs will run throughout the day as the Jungle Birthday, celebrating 24 years of service, is celebrated.

Kona Brewing Company will once again kick off the series with the Aina Brown Ale, benefiting the Sustainable Coastlines Foundation Hawai’i. Last year, the brewing company raised $57,662 for four Hawai’i non-profit organizations.

The performances are part of the UH-Hilo International Student Association and will run on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

A young couple leaves the Big Apple to make juices and delicious food in a Hawai’i-themed restaurant.

Local artists are invited to submit original Kona coffee art, featuring the theme “Brewed From Tradition,” and encompassing Kona’s coffee heritage.

The Hawai’i Horse Owners – Pana’ewa Stampede Rodeo, which is held during Presidents’ Day Weekend every year, is a family event that spreads the spirit of aloha and the country lifestyle on the Big Island.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and begin with Hawaiian protocol to honor and appreciate the Makahiki season.

The students performed a hula written by Keala Ching and co-choreographed by Kukamaehumakakoaokalani Inaba.

Created by Annie Cusick Wood and presented by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, “The Tiny Tree” explores what tiny trees and tiny children have in common.

Da Poke Shack and Umeke’s, both in Kailua-Kona, were included at spot number 15 and 89, respectively.

Beautifully rose hued and with the sublime flavor of macadamia nuts, fresh ginger, spicy garlic and parmesan cheese all whirled together with with tender beets – then tossed with hot pasta.

On Tuesday, Feb. 9 the performance will take place on the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Performing Arts Center stage, and on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Kahilu Theatre.