Entertainment
The Barefoot Gardener: From the Ground Up, Part 1
Building a Big Island garden from the ground up, part 1 of a five-part series.
UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Announces 2017-18 Season
Tickets and subscription packages for all shows are now available for purchase.
Book Release and Signing to Highlight Wildlife Conservation
The Volcano Art Center will feature award-winning Volcano artist and author Caren Loebel-Fried.
Amy Hanaiali‘i Live in Concert at Hapuna Prince
Proceeds from tickets sales to support 2018 Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival.
Prince Dance Theatre Presents ‘Carnival of Exotic Mayhem’
Annual fundraiser and dance party will be held at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre on Sept. 30.
Volcano Art Hosts Abstract Painting Workshop
Renowned artist Samantha daSilva will host a Fearless Abstract Painting workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Volcano Art Center’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village
Tickets on Sale for Christmas with the Chefs Gala
The annual Christmas with the Chefs gala will be held on the seaside grounds of Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Former Hawai‘i Island Managing Director Publishes New Book
Former Hawai‘i Island resident and soldier Eugene Tiwanak has published a book on his experiences in the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
Winners of Youth Concerto Competition Announced
Judges found it difficult to choose winners due to exceptional student performances.
Master Japanese Puppetry Artist Offers Free Workshop
Koryu Nishikawa V, a master Japanese puppetry artist, will teach a free workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Hilo Public Library and 5 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.
Cool Fusion Festival of 1,000 Bowls Celebrates Arts
The 11th annual Cool Fusion Festival of 1,000 Bowls, presented by the Donkey Mill Art Center, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Magician Jason Andrews to Perform at Aloha Theatre
The Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu welcomes world champion magician Jason Andrews for a live, one-night-only performance on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
Winners of Hawai‘i Island Festival Falsetto & Storytelling Competition Announced
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Clyde “Kindy” Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Winners Competition, the Hawai‘i Island Festival brought back to the stage four previous awardees.
Everyone’s a Winner at Great Waikoloa Poke Contest
Twenty poke chefs, both professional and amateur, showcased 37 different entries at the 2017 Hawai‘i Island Festivals Great Waikoloa Poke Contest.
Volcano Art Center Hosts Wine & Watercolor Workshop
Artist Nancy DeLucrezia will offer a workshop called the Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor at Volcano Art Center
Hilo Beauty Receives Ms. Aloha Nui 2017 Title
Big Island beauty capture Ms. Aloha Nui honor. Jessica Kunishige has earned the title, the “Hostess with the Mostest.”
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Season Subscription Program
The Kamuela Orchestra season subscription program runs through Oct. 13 and offers subscribers access to the best seats for each performance at a significantly discounted rate.
Volcano Art Center to Host Ceramic Pottery Workshop
Seven-week workshop is open to beginners and experienced clay workers.
Rebel Kitchen With a Cause: A Little Louisiana in KainaliuTown
At Rebel Kitchen, you can treat yourself to Cajun-inspired cuisine, Big Island grass-fed beef, local produce, beautiful home-baked goods and Mehana beer…
Ke Kanakolu Mural Project Supports Native Hawaiian Culture
The Living Legacy Series celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni with the launch of Ke Kanakolu.
