Entertainment
Kona Stories Announces October Book Club Meetings
Book Clubs meet to discuss works of fiction, non-fiction and travel.
Words and Wine in October at Kona Stories Book Shop
The free event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m.
The Barefoot Gardener: From the Ground Up, Digging In, Part 2
Tilling and turning your new garden plot. Building a garden from the ground up, part 2 of 5.
Ode to Ale! 2017 Oktoberfest Events on Hawaiʻi Island
The month of October is a beer-lovers dream as Oktoberfest events pop up across the Big Island.
Acclaimed Artist to Lecture on History of American Furniture
The free public talk will be held at Donkey Mill Art Center with a potluck dinner.
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
