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Hawaii Prep Book Club to Meet Aug. 25
The Hawaii Preparatory Academy Community Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Ko Kakou Student Union, Upper Campus.
Noodle Club in Waimea Serves Up Oodles…
Join the club! From vegetarian gourmet to a carnivore’s dream, the Noodle Club in Waimea offers something to please every palate.
Jake Pushes Uke Boundaries with New Release
Jake Shimabukuro’s new album, “Nashville Sessions,” is one of the most adventurous, multifaceted and engaging recordings yet…
Pink Martini at Kahilu Theatre
Pink Martini will return to Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela with their original vocalist, China Forbes, on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
Afterschool Clay for Kids at Volcano Art
Kids can make, glaze and fire their very own earthenware clay in two, six-week afterschool workshops beginning in August at Volcano Art Center.
Festival of Aloha at Hapuna Beach Prince
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is gearing up for its 5th Annual Festival of Aloha, a free, all-day, family-friendly festival on Sunday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Huggo’s Serves Up Breakfast With a View
One stand-out menu item is the Onolicious Bao Bun Benedict. A twist on the traditional eggs benedict, this creation boasts fresh catch atop a fresh bao bun, asparagus, poached eggs and yuzu hollandaise sauce.
Hawai‘i Nei Exhibit to Focus on Native Plants
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of national parks, amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to submit works of art.
Wainaku Wednesdays: Paint & Sip and More…
The Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo will present the next Wainaku Wednesdays event on Aug. 3, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Bowled Over: Four Super Smoothie Bowl Shops in Hilo
Here are four fun spots in Hilo town where you can find a bowl. They are not ranked—each has its own creative, delicious twist.
Meet the Authors at Kona Stories
On the first Tuesday evening of each month from 6 to 8 p.m., Kona Stories Book Store hosts an event with local and traveling authors.
UPDATE: Kona Ranching & Cowboy Exhibit Extended
“Kona Ranching & Kona Cowboys: Our Way of Life” will be on exhibit July 12–30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays–Saturdays, in the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum.
Artist to Present National Park Illustrations
xVolcano Art Center will display the illustrations of Big Island Wildlife Artist John Dawson in a show called “National Parks Illustrations 1978 through 2016.”
The Sweet Scoop on Gelato in South Kona
Gypsea Gelato in Kealakekua has jumped on the frozen dessert bandwagon, offering a large variety of unique flavors of ice creamʻs creamier Italian cousin.
Volcano Art Center: Clay Handbuilding Class
Instructor Lisa Louise Adams will offer for six weeks of “playing with clay” at Volcano Arts Center.
Taste of Hawaiian Range Returns to Waikoloa
Melalani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agricultural Festival returns for its 21st year on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Music Man Brings ‘Trouble’ to Kīlauea Theater
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network’s “The Music Man” will continue through July 24 at KMC’s Kīlauea Theater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Hāmākua to Celebrate State’s First National Holiday
Hāmākua and Paʻauilo will celebrate the 173rd anniversary of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea—Sovereignty Restoration Day—on Sunday, July 31, at Pa‘auilo School Field.
Orchid Maze to Open at Akatsuka Gardens
The public is invited to experience a unique Orchid Maze and a special Grand Opening / Kama‘āina Weekend at the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens on July 16 and 17.
