Entertainment
Kona Aloha Singers Starts First Full Season
The Kona Aloha Singers, an adult contemporary chorus, will begin their first full season on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
Kahilu Presents Guitar Virtuoso Gripper
Kahilu Theatre is proud to present South African classical guitarist Derek Gripper, who has taken a unique path in musicality.
Hilo Community Players Presents ‘Lysistrata’
What do the women of Ancient Greece do when they’re fed up with their husbands and lovers continuously going off to war?
County Band to Play Free Concert at Hale Halawai Park
The first free concert by the county band will be on Friday, Jan. 18, in Kona.
WORKSHOP: Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor
Artist Nancy DeLucrezia will offer the Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Volcano Art Center to Host Encaustic Painting Workshop
Students will learn to create their own encaustic paintings during this hands-on, mixed media workshop.
Photo of the Week: Hawai‘i Snow
“Maunaloa Extends a Wintery Hand to Haleakalā” was taken by Chase Benbow of Kailua Kona in January near the summit of Maunaloa.
Daylight Mind Offers Kiawe Smokehouse Menu
Daylight Mind has launched a new smokehouse barbecue dinner and Happy Hour menu.
Enjoy Down-to-Earth Dining at Sky Garden Restaurant
The Sky Garden Restaurant adjoins the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, which is a planetarium and exhibition center; part of the University of Hawai‘i.
KPO Features Hawai‘i Youth in ‘En Pointe Brilliance’
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) continues its 2018-19 Concert Season with En Pointe Brilliance at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on Sunday, Jan. 27.
KDEN to Host Fundraising Dinner
Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN) will hold “KDENte” a fundraising dinner, at Amalfatano’s Italian Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at 6 p.m.
3rd Annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll Set for Jan. 12
The third annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll features exhibits, awards, prizes, entertainment and activities throughout the Banyan Drive.
VASH Presents ‘A Tribute to Peggy Lee’ With Sullivan
The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai‘i (VASH) Hawai‘i Island presents its 5th annual concert fundraiser, ‘It’s a Good Day, A Tribute to Peggy Lee.’
Film Festival Presents ‘Natural History Museum’
The Waimea Ocean Film Festival will present special family screenings of David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum.
UPDATE: Concert Cancelled Due to Government Shutdown
Glenn McClure, educator, composer, and data scientist, will be the next artist in residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Third Annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll Set for Jan. 12
The third annual Banyan Drive Art Stroll will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, from noon to 6 p.m.
Blues Master to Rock 3 Shows with Honoka‘a Jazz Band
The shows will happen at the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre, Hilo Palace Theatre and Gertrude’s Jazz Club.
Photo of the Week: Along the Red Road
Many months after the Kilauea lava flow began, Rita French of Pepe‘ekeo got the opportunity to go to Pohoiki and see the new black sand beach on Dec. 27, 2018.
Hilo Community Players Present ‘Lysistrata’
The Hilo Community Players presents Lysistrata for two weekends (six performances) at the East Hawaii Cultural Center on Fridays and Saturdays.
TJ’s BBQ by the Beach Named State’s Best BBQ
The Blys decided it was time to close shop on the mainland and open up TJ’s BBQ in Kona.


