Entertainment
Fang Cooks Her Last Dish on Fox’s ‘MasterChef’
The Waiakea graduate’s up-and-down run on Fox Television’s popular show featuring amateur chefs has come to an end.
Last Days of “A Chorus Line”
This will be the last weekend of the theatrical performance and musical, “A Chorus Line” at the Aloha Theater in Kainaliu.
Going Mango
Take a big juicy bite of Hawai`i by attending the 4th Annual Mango Festival at the Keauhou Beach Resort on July 28 to July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kona Home Show This Weekend, July 20-22
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2012 Building and Design Expo will be held this weekend at the Sheraton Keauhou Convention Center.
Weekend Roundup: It’s a Drag, Let’s Dance
It is a rare weekend of rather diverse options in activity and fun on our Big Island. Here is a little list of potential plans which includes a Bon Dance, Drag Show, Pride Day and more.
Rainbow Pride: LGBT Fest Resurrected
This weekend people will unite under the rainbow flag for the Big Island Pride Festival 2012 in Kailua-Kona.
It’s Staged: The Magic Flute
On Thursday July 19, meet a prince and beautiful princess and watch their entwined destinies unfold through all the challenges and triumphs of love.
Weekend Roundup: Christmas in July, Music and More
What are you doing this weekend? Read on to find out more about this weekend’s benefit, Hawaiian Music Festival and classical music with Mozart.
Hilo Orchid Society Preview Party is August 2
Hilo Orchid Society will kick off it’s 60th annual orchid show and sale with a preview party on August 2.
Volcanoes 32nd Annual Cultural Festival
Whether it is a sunny summer day or another rainout, the 32nd Hawaiian Cultural Festival will be fun event for the family on July 14.
Weekend Roundup: A Gala Event, Drive-in Movie and Music
For the lucky ones with a weekend devoid of work and other mundane commitments, there’s a gala event, Hawaiian music legends, and even a drive-in movie experience to be had.
Violin Virtuoso Chee-Yun at Gala Event
Violin virtuoso Chee-Yun will perform Friday with Ignace “Iggy” Jang and HPAF string faculty and students for a gala event at the Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai.
It’s the Fourth of July, on Hump-day
There’s something anti-climactic to having Fourth of July celebrations fall on the usual tepidity of midweek misery. Still, with the following options thrown your way, even a hump-day holiday can brighten and lighten that long haul to Friday.
Weekend Round-Up: Culture, Music, Cars, Celebration and Dance
Planning for a fun-filled weekend is only a glance away, take a look below, gather up the family and friends and don’t forget the camera.
HCC Taking Hula to Smithsonian Festival
A contingent of 25 dancers from the Big Island will perform twice daily during the two-week celebration of folklife in Washington DC.
Obon Season: To Honor and Remember
This week Saturday June 30, the Honomu Hongwanji Mission will host the evening service at 6 p.m. and Obon dance from 7 p.m.
Brittni’s New CD
The Banyan Drive Café will feature the ‘ukulele musicianship of Brittni Paiva on June 23 at 7:30 p.m. Her newest CD release, “Tell U What,” is a production months in the making. The official CD release is July 10, but lucky locals will get a pre-release treat.
Weekend Roundup: Laughter, Music and Athleticism
Take in the laughs, enjoy the music, or play cheerleader at a Kona marathon. Whatever the desire, it is your time. Monday and all its responsibilities will be here soon enough.
He Who Gets the Laughs
Tickets are on sale now for a one-night only performance by one of Hawaii’s Ali’i of comedy. Augie T. will own the stage at Kanani’s in Kailua-Kona for this limited seating show.
Waiki‘i Music Festival 2012
On Sunday June 17, the second day of the Waiki’i Music fest will entertain locals and tourists with Hawaiian, Paniolo and Country music.


