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Wine & Watercolor Workshop at Volcano Art Center
Artist Nancy DeLucrezia will present a “Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor” workshop on Tuesday, March 12, from 4 to 7 p.m.
UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Welcomes ‘On Ensemble’
Established in 2002, On Ensemble is one of the most respected ensembles in the taiko world.
Culinary Students ‘Strut Their Stuff’ at Palamanui Café
The Palamanui Café, located on the Hawai‘i Community College Palamanui campus in Kona, is a perfect location for an off-the-beaten-path lunch date.
Moku o Keawe International Hula Festival Awards Announced
The 2019 Moku o Keawe International Hula Festival was held from Feb. 21 through 24, at the Queens’ MarketPlace.
Who’d Win Best Picture if Hawai‘i Moviegoers Were in Charge of Oscars?
Which film would Hawai‘i moviegoers choose as “Best Picture” in this year’s Academy Awards, set to show on Oscar Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019?
Student ‘Ukulele Festival Set for March 2
More than 120 students from four schools from Hawai‘i Island will perform in the 26th Annual ‘Ukulele Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Kona Stories to Host Pre-School Story Time on Feb. 27
The event is tailored for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
PHOTO (& STORY) OF THE WEEK: ‘My Kumu and Hālau’
Shayne Pilago, a fifth-grader at Pa‘auilo School, sent in a photo of Kumu Camille Mahuna and her Hālau Hula ‘O KealaKahi.
Art at the Capitol Exhibit to Open April 5
The public is invited to attend the 11th annual Art at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the State Capitol.
‘Hula Voices’ Continues at VAC
The Volcano Art Center’s 2019 Hula Voices series continues on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Kapono’s CD Release Party Set for Don’s Mai Tai Bar
Henry Kapono’s CD Release Party is happening on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Don’s Mai Tai Bar located at the Royal Kona Resort from 5 to 8 p.m.
JJTC to Perform at UH Hilo
The Jacob Jonas The Company (JJTC) will perform at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center, Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
Art Entries Sought for Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hawai‘i’s oldest food festival, is seeking art for the official image of the 2019 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
Rep. Gabbard Sponsors Kaha Ki‘i Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sponsors the Kaha Kiʻi Congressional Art Competition, as part of a nationwide high school arts competition.
Hilo Native Pe‘a Wins Second Grammy Award
Hilo native and Hawaiian musician/composer Kalani Pe‘a took home a repeat win in the category of Best Regional Roots album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Celebrate Annual International Nights at UH Hilo
The UH Hilo International Student Association presents its annual International Nights Feb. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center.
Kona Stories Announces February Book Groups
The monthly book meetings explore works of fiction, travel, classic, memoir or nonfiction.
26th Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Fest Set for Merrie Monarch Week
An island tradition for the past 26 years, the 2019 Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival will again be held during Merrie Monarch Week.
Students Create Kindness Mural at Kohala Middle School
Students in Lauren Canton’s Peer Mediation class initiated the idea to create a “kindness mural” on the Kohala Middle School campus in Kapa‘a.
