Entertainment

The 15th Anniversary of Kahilu Theatre’s ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival on Hawaiʻi island is Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 16 through 18, 2017.

The musical portrays how a peasant girl from Haiti falls in love with a wealthy French boy from the other side of the island, but comes to the realization that love, just like life, can be complicated.

The free community event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the closing ceremony of the Japan Bird Festival, the Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds was given an award for its educational display.

The menu at Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill in Honolulu focuses on approachable high quality food to offer something for all travelers, from the vacationer to the businessperson and even locals jumping islands just to visit family.

This will be a yearly event on the Island of Hawai‘i held in an authentic Tiki environment and is going to raise the bar of all tiki festivals that are currently held on the mainland.

The Jamba Juice, located at the Prince Kuhio Shopping Plaza, hosted the meet-and-greet for the star formerly from Hilo, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., where fans got chances to take pictures, get autographs and talk with Wong.

Patrons of the Opening Reception will not be charged admission. “Elevation” will be on display alongside “The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawaii Belt Road” inside the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum from Friday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Jan. 18.

Proceeds of the Bazaar will be dedicated this year to the Waimea Community Meal, a food ministry collaboration with the Big Island Giving Tree and other community groups that has served over 10,000 meals this year.

The musicians include LT Smooth and Henry Kapono.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is responsible for creating the most recognizable music in modern history and has been hailed by some as the greatest band of all time. On Nov. 12 they will perform at the Kahilu Theatre’s 3rd Swing Spectacular at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

Farm-to-fork entertainment restaurant Hula Hulas celebrated its grand opening in Hilo. The Hilo location launches a statewide expansion of the restaurant brand and concept.

The UH Hilo Kapili Choir and University Chorus directed by Amy Horst, the Orchid Isle Orchestra under the direction of Cathy Young, the Hilo Community Chorus conducted by Tom McAlexander, and VOICES, led by Mark Sheffield, will perform timeless holiday classics.

“We are so thrilled that we have the opportunity to make a Hawaiian version of the film, especially with the incredible Auli‘i,” Moana producer Osnat Shurer said.

Trees that will be given away this year include kukui, kokiʻo, keʻokeʻo, niu, milo, kou, and kōʻokoʻolau

Instructor Sarah Josef, who holds a B.S. in dietetics and an M.A. in holistic health education, will teach students various strategies for healthier holiday eating.

Abstract Expressive Painting Workshop will teach participants the skills they need to produce small, personalized paintings.

“‘Imiloa’s Wayfinding Festival is our way of honoring our deep sea voyaging ancestors who sailed across the open ocean using the light of the stars to guide them to new lands,” said ‘Imiloa’s Executive Director Ka‘iu Kimura.

Pre-sale tickets include admission to a series of land-based educational workshops.

The progressive five course dinner features seasonal Big Island fare prepared in the five cooking styles of Japanese cuisine: raw, steamed, grilled, fried and simmered. Each course will be presented on custom Shun Tzukazaki Ceramics and served with drink pairings by Soni Pomaski.