Entertainment
VAC to Present ‘The Hawaiian Room’
An evening in honor of the history and talent of the legendary 1937 to 1966 New York City venue, The Hawaiian Room, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Kealakekua Public Library Anniversary Celebration
The anniversary celebration will include a free performance by local musician Brian Kiernan.
October Book Clubs at Kona Stories
Kona Stories community bookstore will offer three free book clubs – fiction, traveling, and non-fiction – throughout the month of October.
Merriman Preps for Launch of First Cookbook
Big Island chef Peter Merriman is preparing for the December 2015 launch of his anticipated cookbook, “Merriman’s Hawai’i, The Chef, The Farmer, The Food, The Island.”
Lanihau Center to Hold ‘Cruise Like MADD’ Event
A car show in support of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving will take place at the Lanihau Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RECIPE: Asian Style Tomato Salad
Use fresh picked tomatoes that have ripened on the vine for best results in this easy, but elegant, salad
Japanese Garden Designer to Present on Tea Gardens
The presentation, “Tea Gardens – Observe the Tradition,” will take place at the Hawai’i Japanese Center on Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Kona Stories: Words and Wine
The monthly event includes an informal meet and greet, followed by a formal book presentations, and concludes with a question and answer session.
McDonald’s Launches New ‘All Day Breakfast’ Menu
Starting Oct. 6, customers can get their breakfast menu favorites beyond the 10:30 a.m. breakfast end time.
GVS Transmedia Accelerator Program Kicks Off
Each selected start-up franchise is empowered by a $50,000 seed capital investment and mentors from the industry to provide guidance.
RECIPE: Outdoor Grilled Pizza
For a “fun in the sun” grill party, these tasty, thin, crisp Italian style pizzas are hard to beat.
HFI: Hale Building Workshop Series Continues
Traditional Hawaiian hale builder “Unko” Waltah will conduct the workshop, part of the continued construction of the Hale Mala at the Pana’ewa Zoo Discovery Forest.
Mai Grille, ‘Home of Bacon,’ Prepares to Open
Along with Chef Allen Hess’ already proven winners, the restaurant will bring a new and fresh energy and style to the table.
Greenwell Farms Earns Top Ranking Among Food Tours
Greenwell Farms earned top rankings as one of the country’s “10 Best Food Factory Tours” as named by USA Today readers.
Kona Stories Hosts Storytime, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’
Kona Stories Book Store will host storytime on Sept. 30 featuring the title “The Day the Crayons Quit.”
October Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will continue with its Hawaiian Cultural and After Dark in the Park events during the month of October.
VIDEO: Malika Interviews Hawaii Five-0 Star Alex O’Loughlin
If you don’t have aloha, “don’t come.” Alex O’Loughlin has some strong statements to make about those that come to Hawaii without genuine Aloha. He shares how…
The Seaside Restaurant & Aqua Farm: Fresh Fish and More
This Big Island restaurant serves fresh seafood from its own fishpond.
VIDEO: Malika Interviews Hawaii Five-0’s Daniel Dae Kim, Jorge Garcia
Next up in the series – Daniel Dae Kim and Jorge Garcia! Both actors were also on the hit series LOST. Daniel talks about his new roles in the director…
RECIPE: Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
This tomato sauce can be used as a pizza sauce or even as a delicious sauce for a variety of pastas.
