Entertainment
Merrie Monarch Festival Moves Forward
The development of rigorous safety guidelines and a television broadcast plan will allow for the safe return of the Merrie Monarch Festival after it was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Goes Virtual
Waimea’s annual Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival has gone virtual in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiʻi Island Natives to Star During the 75th Hula Bowl
Manaola Yap will star alongside Hula Halau Manaola during the 2021 Hula Bowl halftime show segment directed by Hilo native, Tracey Niimi.
Donkey Mill Art Center’s Annual Auction Event Goes Virtual
For more than a decade the Donkey Mill Art Center’s annual art auction has been a premier event for art enthusiasts and collectors. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t change that.
Brewery Block Artisan Market Set For Early February
Organizers say the mission of the markets is to bring the community together to support small businesses, local artists, artisans, and musicians.
Matthew McConaughey Purchases Kukio Property
Matthew McConaughey has purchased a vacation home in a gated West Hawai‘i community.
Ka‘u Coffee Festival in Full Swing
Due to COVID-19, the festival has gone digital with free online events.
Henry Kapono to Honor Veterans With Free Virtual Concert
A Grammy-nominated artist and one of Hawai‘i’s most popular homegrown musicians will use his talents to honor veterans over the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
Kona Historical Society Continues ‘From the Collection’ Virtual Series
This program launched in September and highlights the Society’s archives, historic sites, and the people, places, and things in the Kona community.
Waikoloa Beach Golf Course to Reopen
The Waikoloa Kings’ Course will remain closed for the time being.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest 2020 Going Virtual
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate Hawai‘i’s most abundant tree, ‘ōhi‘a lehua, during this week-long virtual event.
Big Island to Host First Virtual Christmas Light Parade
The first Big Island Virtual Christmas Light Parade is looking for participants.
Big Island Halloween A to Z in 2020
Some events will be held over the Halloween weekend, most of which are sponsored by local businesses.
Queen of Makaha Coming to Aloha Theatre
The show is performed in a blend of Pidgin and English, and requires a strong understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture from all volunteers involved.
American Cancer Society to Host Comedy Fundraiser
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
New Hawaiian Compilation Album Chronicles Aloha ‘Āina Legal Battles Through Song
“Mele Huliāmahi,” the free, virtual concert produced by Kanaeokana and Kāhuli Leo Leʻa, coincides with the release of the album, “Huliāmahi Volume 1.”
