Entertainment
Young Frankenstein Opens At Palace
The new Mel Brooks musical “Young Frankenstein,” based on the 1974 hit comedy film of the same name, opens at the Palace Theater Friday, Oct. 4, starting a run of eight performances in October.
Bluesman Keb’ Mo’ at Kahilu Theater
Chicago bluesman Keb’ Mo’ will play the Kahilu Theater in Waimea on Oct. 17.
Winning Corn Maze Being Carved in Kohala
A pumpkin patch and and prize-winning corn maze provide plenty of fall fun at Kohala Mountain Farm.
New Skate Park Opening in Waikoloa
The community-built Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa will open with a celebration noon to 4 Sunday, Sept. 29.
Get a Taste of The Hawaiian Range
Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range will feature 35 chefs preparing a variety of dishes made with local grass-fed beef.
Isle Artist Sean Naauao Celebrates New CD
Big island artist Sean Naauao will be celebrating the release of his new CD, “Naauao,” with an appearance at Basically Books in downtown Hilo at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Network Seeks Halloween Costume Contestants
Hub Network still needs Hawaii contestants for its First Annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 26.
Big Isle Woodworkers Bring Home Awards
Five Big Island woodworkers were recognized at the annual Hawaii Woodshow in Honolulu recently sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association.
Relationships, Prayer, Ping Pong for Peace Day
Three activities sponsored by the Pacific Rim Educational Foundation in Kona will celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace Saturday, Sept. 21.
Reyn Ojiri Opens Solo Show at VAC
Reyn Ojiri will present a solo show of island-inspired art beginning Saturday, Sept. 14 at Volcano Art Center.
Hawaiian Ohana to Perform at Palace
Mother and son Kaumaka’iwa Kanaka’ole and Kekuhi Kanahele Keali’ikanaka’ole will be joined by their renowned ohana for a unique Hawaiian concert experience on Sept. 19 at the Palace Theater.
Hilton Waikoloa Says Talks Underway for Celebrity Series
Crooner Brian Evans says he is bringing the Maui Celebrity Series of concerts to the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Ippy Aiona Wins ‘International Iron Chef’ Title
Big Island chef and Food Network star Ippy Aiona won the International Iron Chef Competition in Toronto Sunday, Sept. 1.
Holoku Ball Recalls Hawaiian Fashion of the Past
The 2nd Annual Holoku Ball, “Hali`a Ka Nani – A memory of the beauty of the Holoku” will pay tribute to the European-inspired dresses of the 19th century like those worn by Queen Liliuokalani.
‘The Trial of Liliuokalani’ Opens Friday in Hilo
The Overthrow of Liliuokalani, a play written 50 years ago by the late Maurice Zimring, will be performed by the Hilo Community Players at the East Hawaii Cultural Center through Sept. 22.
Celebrate Amy Greenwell’s Birthday Saturday
The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens in Captain Cook will open its doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 7, with free admission and cake to celebrate its late founder’s birthday.
Wayfaring & Navigation Fest To Sail at Imiloa
The Imiloa Astronomy Center will celebrate the “Spirit of the Sea” with a Navigation & Wayfaring Festival on Sept. 28.
Tuesday Tea: Mind, Body and Soul
Find out why tea, the second-most consumed beverage in the world, is also good for you at Volcano Village on Tuesday.
“Harvesting the Heavens” Talk in Volcano
Author Trish Macomber will discuss ways to insure safe, clean drinking water for the future.
Let’s Grow Hilo Harvest Fest Sunday
Downtown Hilo’s edible landscape will be the focus of a fundraiser Sunday at the Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Hilo.
