Entertainment
Hawaiian Language Classes Offered at Volcano Art Center
Three levels of Hawaiian language courses will be offered beginning in December.
Hawaiian Nutcracker to Show 5 Times at UH Hilo
The performance features music by Ilyich Tchaikovsky with choreography by Kea Kapahua, Celeste Staton, Annie Bunker and guest choreographers.
Kona Aloha Singers Holiday Concert
A new Kailua-Kona chorus will stage a concert early next month to kickoff the holiday season.
County Band to Perform Free Concert on Nov. 22
The West Hawai‘i County Band will celebrate the makahiki and holiday season with a free “November Harvest” concert.
Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair Returns Nov. 22
The fair features some 100 artisans and crafters from Hawai‘i and California.
Leilani Wolfgramm to Play Show at Ola Brew
Wolfgramm, an R&B-infused reggae artist, will feature The Steppas as part of the show.
Late KTA CEO to be Honored at Japanese Culture Day
This year’s Celebration is dedicated to the late CEO and chairman of KTA Superstores, Barry Taniguchi. Taniguchi was a big supporter of the Japanese Community Association
Henry Kapono Announces Three Holiday Shows
Grammy-nominated artist Henry Kapono will play three concerts across Hawai‘i in December.
Performances of Hula Kahiko Continue at VAC
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Nov. 16 with a presentation of hula kahiko by Kumu Haʻamauliola Aiona with haumana (students) of Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Public Charter School.
Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Preview
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and time-honored advice still stands: Save room for pie.
Anuhea to Play Anniversary Show in Honoka‘a
Anuhea was named this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year and the Island Music Award Female Solo Artist.
Fairmont Orchid Opens New Restaurant
The restaurant is a multi-million dollar renovation of Norio’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.
Hula Celebrations to be Held at Keauhou Bay
Kumu Hula and students from across Hawai‘i, Europe and Japan will present their art of style and tradition of hula with either hula kahiko or hula auana styles.
VAC Offers Encaustic Workshop
Artist Mary Milelzcik will host the Mixed Media Encaustic workshop at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Pua Nā Pua Art Festival Set for Kona
The festival’s purpose is to empower people of all abilities to explore self-employment through the arts.
VAC Offers Final Hula Voices of the Year
The Volcano Art Center’s 2019 Hula Voices series concludes on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Five Sure-Fire Hawaii Potluck Dish Winners
Big Island folks, the holidays are coming — and so are the office potlucks.
First Fridays Musical Feature in Waikoloa
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Ocean Club will kick off the new month with its First Friday live music event on Nov. 1.
Final Performances of ‘Gypsy’ at Palace Theater this Weekend
Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office.