Entertainment
Hawai´i Food & Wine Events Return to Big Island
Hawai´i Food & Wine is returning to the Big Island this weekend, and tickets remain available.
Donkey Mill Art Center Events Focus on the Art of Kapa
Registration is required to participate in either event; there is a suggested donation of $5 for the curator tour. Visit donkeymillartcenter.org or call 808.322.3362 to reserve your space.
31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Coming Up in October
The 31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference will be both virtual and in-person this year.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association Names Cupping Competition Winners
The Hawai‘i Coffee Association (HCA) hosted its first virtual conference on June 24 and 25.
PVS Crew Discover Parts of Shipwreck at Lalo
Two large anchors discovered in the French Frigate Shoals by voyaging canoe crew members of the Hikianalia are thought to be remains of an old whaling ship from the 1800s.
Hilo Community Players to Host ‘Disney in the Park’ Concert
Hilo Community Players are inviting the public to join them for a free concert for their event, Disney in the Park!
‘Ulu Education Toolkit Launch
ʻUlu is a traditional Polynesian staple that comprised an important part of Hawaii’s food system before European contact, contributing to greater food self-sufficiency than the islands have today.
Big Island Beach Rated Best in United States
That designation was bestowed upon the Kohala Coast beach destination this week.
OHA Awards Funding to Support Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) has received a $10,000 ‘Ahahui Grant award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to support the virtual 44th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival to be broadcast in late October.
Local Artist Completes New Mural in Hilo
Toyota Hawaii and Big Island Toyota have partnered with Temple Children to commission its first large-scale mural in Hilo.
Know Your Risk, Prevent Diabetes: A Message From DOH
More than half of all adults in Hawai´i have diabetes or prediabetes.
Hilo Community Players Announces Auditions for Romeo and Juliet
Hilo Community Players announced auditions for its upcoming play Romeo and Juliet for the 44th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival.
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.
