Entertainment
Food and Fashion Event to Benefit Local Non-Profit
A fashion show and gourmet food event will be held at The Shops at Mauna Lani on May 3 to benefit Arc of Kona.
May Day Brunch on Kamakahonu Bay
Celebrate May Day as Lei Day in Hawai‘i with a brunch and entertainment by LT Smooth and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom in an oceanfront setting.
RECIPE: Macadamia Nut Pie
A delicious Macadamia Nut Pie is great for a special occasion or an everyday treat.
SEAHORSES Feature Film Showing at BIFF
Award-winning feature film will show at Big Island Film Festival during Memorial Day Weekend.
Robert Cazimero Continues May Day Tradition
Robert Cazimero will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on May 9 in celebration of May Day.
Top Songwriters Headed to Hawai’i
On June 11, 12, and 13, the Hawai’i Songwriting Festival will take place at the Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel.
‘Great Leaps’ Returns May 2
University of Hawai’i at Hilo and Hawai’i Community College dance students will present the department’s annual end of the semester dance extravaganza, “Great Leaps.”
‘A Standing Still’ Among BIFF Selections
Scott Ballard’s “A Standing Still” is one of 50 Big Island Film Festival selections to be screened next month.
‘Chocolate Soirée’ Dinner to Prelude Chocolate Festival
“Chocolate Soiree” dinner will feature a seven-course, cacao-based meal at the source.
Tickets on Sale for Laupahoehoe Music Festival
The 10th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival will feature Hawaiian music and culture, as well as food, crafts, games, and an auction supporting a local school.
UH-Hilo Jazz Orchestra Prepares to ‘Funk It Up’
Following a sold out December concert, the University of Hawai’i at Hilo jazz ensemble will take the stage in May for its “Funk It Up” concert.
Wayfinding: Reflection on First 20 Years of Hokule’a
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will present its next wayfinding program on April 24. The presentation will feature master navigator Gordon Pi’ianai’a.
Get a ‘Taste of the Movies’ at Film Festival Foodie Event
Foodie event at Big Island Film Festival will offer creative cinema-themed cuisine accompanied by double-feature film.
RECIPE: Baked Stuffed Papaya
This week’s recipe by Kristin Frost Albrecht on behalf of The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank is Baked Stuffed Papaya.
HVNP Highlighted on The CW’s ‘Rock the Park’
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will get some television airtime when The CW’s “Rock the Park” airs its Big Island episode.
Big Island Film Festival to Premiere Award-Winning Indie Film
“Patterson’s Wager” follows a man gifted with the unpredictable ability to see two minutes into the future.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Coming in May
Fourth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival celebrates all that is chocolate May 7-9 at The Fairmont Orchid and Kona farms.
Mauna Kea Skies Program Features Moon RIDERS
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will host its next Mauna Kea Skies presentation on April 17.
Former Monk Presenting Music and Workshops in Kona
Dr. Will Tuttle, a professor and former Zen monk, will present workshops, discussions, and a piano concert in Kona over a four-day series of events.
Annual Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic
The 2nd Annual Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at the Hale Halawai County Pavilion.
