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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more

Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!

Honoka‘a Jazz Band Releasing Another CD

Honoka‘a Jazz Band, directed by musician, composer and educator Gary Washburn, has just released its eighteenth CD.

Proclamation Presented to Honoka‘a Jazz Band

Gov. David Ige presented the following proclamation to the Honoka‘a Jazz Band and has proclaimed April as “Jazz Appreciation Month”.

Blues Man Johnny Nicholas to Tour with Honoka‘a’s Dragon Jazz Band

Blues musician Johnny Nicholas and his all-star band, Hell Bent from Austin Texas, will perform three shows on Hawai‘i Island.

Moonlight Mele Jazz Concert to Feature Honoka‘a Jazz Band

The community is invited to the first annual Moonlight Mele Jazz Concert on Friday, March 10.

Honoka’a Jazz Band Receives Congressional Recognition

Big Island students and music director Gary Washburn were recognized during the tour with a congressional certificate.

HPA Pumpkin Patch Festival Coming Oct. 19

The 23rd Annual Hawai`i Preparatory Academy will be held Sunday Oct. 19. The festival will feature locally grown pumpkins, keiki activities, food booths, and live entertainment.

Strings in Honoka`a

A night of gorgeous classical and jazz music begins at 7 p.m. on July 18, with Gary Washburn and Ignace “Iggy” Jang at the Honoka’a People’s Theatre.