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Big Island Event Calendars
Kamuela
(Waimea) and Kohala Coast event calendar
Kahilu
Theatre Events
King's
Shop event calendar
Tutu's
House Calendar
Waikoloa
Beach Resort Calendar
Big Island Festivals
Aloha
Festivals Aloha Festivals are Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase,
a celebration of Hawai'i's music, dance and history intended to
preserve the unique Hawiian island traditions.
Big
Island Film Festival 3rd Film Festival May 15 - 18, 2008 at
Queens’ Marketplace of Waikoloa Beach Resort. This new location
will include free parking and other great values. Some of the social
events will still be held at Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa
Marriott Beach Resort and Spa, but the movie venues will now be
at the Queens’ Marketplace.
Big
Island Hawaiian Music Festival 19th annual Big Island Music
Festwill take place in Hilo at EHCC (East Hawaii Community Center)
in July 2008.
Hamakua
Music Festival Enjoy our spring “Jazz Getaway”,
and a “Mixed Plate” of Hawaiian, Classical and other
musical treats every fall, on the beautiful “Big Island”
of Hawaii! The Festival supports music’s future with scholarships
and student workshops, and is the only private organization in Hawaii
funding music teachers in public schools!
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Kula Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Fest, Hawaiian culture & lots of
photos!
Kilauea
Cultural Festival
Kona
Coffeee Festival
Merrie
Monarch Hula Festival A week long festival of cultural events
including Hawaii’s most prestigious hula competitions at Edith
Kanaka’ole stadium. The stadium begins with a Ho’olaule’a
on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Easter Sunday in Hilo with lots
of music, food and fun. On Wednesday there is a free hula exhibition
night at the stadium that begins at 6:30pm. Thursday is the solo
Miss Aloha Hula competition, where each dancer performs both hula
kahiko (ancient hula) and hula `auana (modern hula). Friday is the
group Kahiki (ancient) and Saturday the Auana (modern) hula competition.
A grand parade takes place through Hilo town Sat morning. Find more
detailed information about the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival on their
homepage.
The Moku
O Kawe International Festival 2008 takes place 11/5 - 11/9/08
at the Waikoloa Bowl, Waikoloa Beach Resort, adjacent to Queen's
Marketplace. The festival shows great hula competition and hands
on culture workshops by 8 top kumu including Keali'i Reichel, opening
concert with Napua Greig and much more.
Big Island Sporting
Events
This event is held at the Hualalai
Resort Golf Club. It annually kicks off the PGA Championship Tour.
Call 800-417-2770
Run along the ocean at one of the
world's most scenic marathons, the Hilo Marathon. Call 808-969-7400
The Lavaman Triathlon features an
ocean swim, off-road run and bike ride down Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.
Call 808-329-9718
See real paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys)
in action at the Waimea Rodeo at Parker Ranch. Call 808-885-7311
Weeklong event in Kailua-Kona is
known as the the'grandfather of all big game fishing tournaments'.
2008 Ford
Ironman Triathlon World Championship takes place in Kona, Hawaii
October 11, 2008
Kona Marathon
takes place June 24 in Keauhou-Kona. Join the Kona Marathon on the
Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Run Course in West Hawaii's Premiere running
event.
BIG ISLAND FARMERS
MARKETS Kohala Coast, Hamakua Coast, Kona, Hilo
Hilo
Farmers Market Biggest Big Island Farmers Market Fresh produce &
craft Visit
their site
Saturdays, Wednesdays Downtown Hilo, corner King Kamehahea Ave
Honokaa Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. in front of Honokaa Trading Co.
North Kohala Farmers
Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. - 1p.m. near Hawi post office, 889-0618
South Kona Farmers
Market
Saturdays 10am - 2 pm Honaunau
Waikoloa Village Farmers
Market
Saturdays 7:15a.m. at Waikoloa Community Church parking lot.
Waimea Hawaiian Homestead
Farmers Market
Saturdays 7a.m. - noon at Kuhio Hale Lawn, 885-0525
Volcano Farmers Market
Saturdays 7am - 9am
MUSIC WITH THE ISLAND TOUCH
Famous Big Island
John Keawe slackkey guitar player, plays at these Big Island
places:
Bamboo Restaurant: 808-889-5555
King's Shops : 808-886-8811
Kona Village Resort: (Ph# 808-325-5555 for entry
pass)
NOVEMBER Calendar John Keawe
Every Monday -- 6:00– 9:30pm - Kona
Village Resort
Every Tuesday – 6 –7pm – Kings Shops
Nov 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm – Bamboo Restaurant
Nov 2 – 6:00 – 8:00pm – Blue Dragon Restaurant
(Kawaihae)
Nov 9 – 4 – 6pm – Kings Shops
Nov 21 – 6:30 – 9:30pm – Bamboo Restaurant
VOLCANO ART CENTER
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization
created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic
and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through
activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Under a
cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art
Center presents ongoing programs in the Park. Call: (808) 967-8222
or visit
their site.
KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kalukalu (14 miles south of Kailua-Kona)
Offering a variety of guided tours, lectures, and exhibits including
the Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour, the Kona Coffee Living
History Farm Tour, Captain Cook Lecture and more. For reservation
& cost call (808) 323-3222.
RANGER-LED PROGRAMS: HAWAII VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ranger-led walks and hikes enrich your knowledge of the Park's resources
and Hawaiian culture. Walks may be wheelchair accessible or may
be longer hikes. The daily schedule of ranger presentations is posted
each morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center. Call: (808)
985-6000 or visit
their site.
NELHA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Exhibit area open weekdays 8am-4pm)
Place: Keahole Point (one mile south of Kona Int'l Airport)
Ocean technology pioneers harness Arctic-cold deep seawater for
the future of mankind. Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii
Authority (NELHA) recognized world-wide as a unique and innovative
business, research and science technology park. Fee $5/person (children
under age 8 free). Call: (808) 329-7341 or visit
their site.
AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: HAWAII VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
After Dark in the Park is a series of free evening programs on topics
of geology, biology, Hawaiian culture and history. Call: (808) 985-6000
or visit
their site.
MA LALO O KA PO LANI (UNDER THE NIGHT'S
SKY)
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of Each Month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
An innovative program of cultural experiences shared by members
of our Hawaiian communities followed by the regular evening stargazing
program. Call: (808) 961-2180 or visit
their site.
AN EVENING IN THE PARK
Date: Every 1st or 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (S. Kona)
Each month, there are speakers on different topics such as traditional
story telling, hula & chant, crafts, native Hawaiian forest
birds,volcano eruption and more. Call: (808) 328-2288 or visit
their site.
CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Date: January through September (Call Park Headquarters for Date)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
Place: Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, S. Kohala
Cultural demonstration programs on Hawaiian crafts. Other special
Hawaiian programs are presented throughout the year. Footpath, guided
and self-guided tours, exhibits and interpretive talks, bird watching.
Call: (808) 882-7218 or visit
their site.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN, CAPTAIN COOK - ARBOR
DAY PLANT GIVEAWAY
Date: November 1, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Amy Greenwell Garden
Admission is free! Sponsored by Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry
program, Amy Greenwell Garden will give away five hundred native
plants for home landscaping, many of which are rare and endangered.
Each individual is limited to two trees. There will be many different
species to select from such as iliahi (sandalwood) or the State
flower, mao hau hele. The Arbor Day event is presented in conjunction
with the Hawaii Healing Garden event, also on November 1, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Hawaii Health Guide presents a celebration of multi-cultural
medicinal and nutritional plants of Hawaii. The event features lectures,
tours, workshops, adults and children's programs, a Healing Arts
Fair, and cultural entertainment. Admission is free for the Hawaii
Healing Garden. For more information, call (808) 323-3318, or email
.
KOHALA HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date: November 1, 2008
Time: 7:15am
Place: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Kohala Coast
Hapuna Scramble Golf Tournament Lunch will follow the Kohala Hospital
Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament at Arnie's Restaurant. All
participants will receive a leather golf tote, fashionable golf
shirt, golf balls and other goodies. There will be raffles and many
great prizes, and a chance to win a free vacation for 2 in Las Vegas.
There are also hole and tee sponsorships for $100.00. Proceeds benefit
the Kohala Hospitable ER facility renovation.Time: Check-in at 7:15
AM at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Kohala Coast. Cost: $175.00 per
person. For more information, call 889-1144 or email
HAWAII HEALING GARDEN FESTIVAL &
HEALTH FAIR - KEAUHOU
Date: November 1-2, 2008
Time: 9am 5pm
Place: Amy Greenwell Botanical Garden
A celebration of multi-cultural medicinal and nutritional plants
of Hawaii. Polynesian, Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese, Filipino, cultural
practitioners and ethno-botanists, will share their knowledge of
Hawaii's rich botanical treasures. Featuring lectures, workshops,
healing arts fair with healthy practitioners and products. At Amy
Greenwell Botanical Garden from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cost: $5 at
the door, 13 & under free. Visit website for event schedules,
booth applications and more info. For more information, call 808/638-0888,
email or visit
site.
3rd ANNUAL MOKU O KEAWE INTERNATIONAL
HULA FESTIVAL - WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT
Date: November 5-9, 2008
Time: Visit website
Place: Waikoloa Beach Resort, Queens Marketplace
The Big Island's newest hula competition will feature a 4 day celebration
of hula and Hawaiian culture, with hula competitions, workshops,
and a marketplace of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts
available to the public. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Wednesday
at 7 pm, with a concert featuring a Hawaiian music legend. Workshops
in hula and related arts will be offered by masters of the art during
the festival. There will be a Gallery Night showing during the Festival,
as well. The Festival closes with a Ho'ike on Sunday, with performances
by some of the top halau in the world. Queens MarketPlace at Waikoloa
Resort. For more info, 936-4853 or visit http://www.mokuokeawe.org
SOUL HEALING EVENING WITH MASTER SHA -
MAUNA LANI RESORT
Date: November 7, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Place: Mauna Lani Resort, Hale Ho Aloha Pavilion, Kohala Coast
Master Zhi Gang Sha offers soul healing, blessing and transformation
for the Islands and people. Join extraordinary healer, inspired
spiritual leader and New York Times best-selling author of "Soul
Wisdom" for a special community gathering. Master Sha will
offer a spiritual teaching on the current global challenges, sing
sacred soul songs and offer healing blessings for every aspect of
life, including abundance and protection. "Everything has a
soul. Heal the soul first, then healing of the mind and body will
follow." November 7th at 6:30pm, Mauna Lani Resort, Hale Ho
Aloha Pavilion. $25 suggested love offering. Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30
pm at Mauna Lani Resort, Hale Ho Aloha Pavilion, Kohala Coast. Cost:
$25 suggested love offering. For more information, call 808-988-7333,
email or visit www.DrSha.com
KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: November 7-16, 2008
Time: visit website
Place: Kailua-Kona
Hawaii's oldest food fest features over 30 events, kicking off with
the International Lantern Parade (6:30pm on Nov. 3rd). There will
be a variety of events thruout the festival, including art exhibits,
tastings, a cupping competition, a coffee picking competition, coffee
recipe cooking contest, farm tours, sporting events and more. For
more info call: 808/326-7820 or visit
site
FESTIVE FOREST WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
- VOLCANO ART CENTER
Date: November 9, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Place: 1pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy making your own festive wreath using a variety of native and
non-native foliage, with fiber artist Jelena Clay. In just a few
easy steps, you will be able to create a beautiful, full-size wreath
designed to dry and last beyond a season. Open to ages 16 &
up. All levels welcome; no prior experience needed. $70 includes
all supplies (financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit
www.volcanoartcenter.org.
HAWAI'I PREMIERE OF "THE LOST ART
OF IPU PAWEHE" - PALACE THEATER, HILO
Date: November 7, 2008
Time: 11am - 11:45am
Place: Palace Theater, Hilo
Makahiki, the Hawaiian New Year, begins! The ipu, Hawaiian gourd,
is a kinolau, body form, of the god Lono, who presides over the
Makahiki. Today's Hawai'iana Live! show explores the ipu. Hostess
Leilehua Yuen shares legends, history, and hula of the ipu. Joining
her is prizewinning videographer Kramer Herzog, in Hilo for the
Hawai'i premier of his acclaimed video, "The Lost Art of Ipu
Pawehe, Tattooed Gourds of Hawai'i". The show also features
Bob Alder on the Palace Theater's historic pipe organ. Children
under 12 free. Groups, schools welcome. Time: 11:00 am to 11:45
AM at Palace Theater, Hilo. Cost:$5 adults, keiki free. For information
call 1-808-934-7010 or email
or visit site
HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND SPIRITUALITY RETREAT
- HILO SIDE, BIG ISLAND
Date: November 12-18, 2008
Time: visit site
Place: Hilo, Big Island
Aunty Mahealani Kuamo'o-Henry and Kumu Hula Raylene Kawaiae'a. This
unique retreat will feature two of Hawaii's loved and honored kumu,
Aunty Mahealani Kuamo'o-Henry and Kumu Hula Raylene Kawaiae'a. Ho'opono
pono ke ala (making right more right the path), an introduction
to the values and spirit of Hawai'i, will be taught by Aunty Mahealani.
Kuamo'o-Henry, Kumu Hula Raylene Kawaiae'a, through her teachings
and example, will offer you a deep understanding of the spiritual
values that are the foundation of the cultural practices of chant
and hula. For information, call 808/959-2258, email
or visit
site
HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT
SERIES AND VILLAGE STROLL - KAILUA-KONA
Date: November 16, 2008
Time: 4pm
Place: Kailua-Kona, Big Island
Free Hawaiian Music Concert featuring the Merrie Monarchs men's
glee club and dancing by the halau of Etua Lopez on the Palace's
South Lawn at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawaii. Bring
your own beach mat or chair. There will be a beach chairAFTER the
Concert, stroll thru Kailua Village, enjoy outdoor cafe's and restaurants,
local musicians & artists. Special kama'aina pricing at participating
restaurants & merchants. Stroll sponsored by the Kona-Kohala
Chamber of Commerce, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua Village Business
Improvement District, and Kailua Village Merchants Association.
For more info about the Palace concert, email
For info about the Village Stroll, email
7th ANNUAL GALA PARTY AND GOLF CLASSIC
BENEFIT AT HOKULIA
Date: November 16 + 17, 2008
Time: Visit site
Place: Hokulia Golf Club in Kealakekua
The Kona Hospital Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce
that the 7th Annual Kona Hospital Foundation Gala Party and Golf
Classic at Hokulia will take place on November 16 and 17, 2008.
Held at the exclusive Jack Nicklaus-designed Hokulia Golf Club in
Kealakekua, the proceeds of the fundraiser will go directly toward
the Emergency Department Renovation Project at Kona Community Hospital.
The Gala party will start at 5pm and will feature a beautiful sunset
dinner provided by Paradise Gourmet Catering, silent and live auctions
including items by renowned local artists, and a private concert
with award-winning artist, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom. Limited seating
is available, so early reservations are recommended. Tickets are
$300 per guest. Tickets to the popular Golf Tournament on Monday,
November 17, 2008 have been sold out. For more information, call
808-322-4587 or email or
visit site
"AN OLD HAWAII NIGHT" BENEFIT
- WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 5pm
Place: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
An "Old Hawaii Night" will be Saturday, November 22, 2008
at the newly-remodeled Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort. This is the
every-two-year fundraiser to benefit Family Support Services of
West Hawaii, helping families and children. The event begins at
5 P.M. with no host cocktails and entry into the silent auction,
which wll focus on Hawaiiana from the 40's through today, and also
include activities, dinners, artwork, and more. Cocktails will be
on the lanai and the lawn outside of the Marriott's newly-remodeled
Naupaka ballroom, with music by the Hawaiian Hula Sunset Serenaders.
Dinner begins at 6:30pm, with a sumptuous meal and fine wine. The
live auction follows, featuring spectacular artwork and special
Hawaiiana treasures, getaways, and more. Aloha wear, new or vintage,
is perfect attire for the event. $125 per person. Call 334-4152
by Nov. 17th for reservations, or email.
Many auction items are able to be viewed online at www.fsswh.org
"E MAU ANA KA HULA", A TRIBUTE
TO HULA - KEAUHOU
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 9am - 2:30pm
Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel
Saturday, November 22 from 9am to 2:30 pm, "E Mau Ana Ka Hula";
a tribute to Hula, sponsored by the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
and Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola, will be held at the Outrigger Keauhou
Beach Hotel, at the Royal Luau Grounds. Enjoy non-competitive performances
sharing the different hula styles and stories of the wonderful Kumu
hula of our time and of Hawaii Island. Free to the public. For more
information, call 328-8162 or email
KAHALU'U BAY CONCERT - SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 5- 8 pm
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
Enjoy music by Na Hoku award winners Sista Robi Kahakalau, and popular
group Hapa, as comedian Frank De Lima keeps the laughs coming. The
Daifukuji Taiko Drummers will also make an appearance. Sponsored
by The Kohala Center, the concert benefits restoration and preservation
of one of Hawaii's most beautiful coastal marine venues, Kahalu'u
Bay. 5-8 p.m.; doors open at 4pm. Tickets (cash only) are $20 adv/$25
door, half-price for children 12 and under. Tickets available at
Big Island Surf Co., Soundwave Music, Music Exchange (Hilo and Kailua-Kona),
and Waimea Music Exchange, or purchase online at www.kohalacenter.org/bayconcert08
To be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's Hawaii
Lawn. For more info, call (808) 895-1010 or visit
site.
KAWAIHAE CANOE CLUB 14TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
LUAU
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 5:30 - 10:30pm
Place: Kawaihae
Kawaihae Canoe Club's 14th annual fundraiser luau will feature the
best Hawaiian food; fine local entertainment, including the Samoan
Fire Knife Dance; and some of the friendliest folks around! Coolers
welcome. Time: 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM at Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.
Cost: Adults $25; Children 5-10: $15. For information call 937-4700
or email
INVITATIONAL WREATH EXHIBIT - VOLCANO
ART CENTER
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 9am - 5pm
Place: Volcano Art Gallery
Volcano Art Center Gallery at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
will feature wreaths by some of Hawaii's most creative fiber, wood,
glass and multimedia artists. Closed on Christmas Day; open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, but park entrance fees may apply. Information:
808/967-7565, or at www.volcanoartcenter.org
26th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREASURES ART,
GIFT, COLLECTIBLES & CRAFT FAIR - KING KAMEHAMEHA'S KONA BEACH
HOTEL, KAILUA-KONA
Date: November 28-29, 2008
Time: 9am - 6pm
Place: Kamehameha Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
Friday and Saturday, 9am to 6pm, in the Kamakahonu Ballroom and
the Main Mall Area. Local vendors and vendors from all over the
state, silent auction, validated parking, drawing for prizes. For
more information call 808/325-5155 or email
VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR &
SALE
Date: November 28 -30, 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
Place: Volcano Village
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Volcano Village Artists Hui hosts
their 22nd annual Art Studio Tour & Sale. Visitors are invited
to meet the artists in their studios, and see artworks in a variety
of media. Pottery, hand blown art glass, sculpture and fiber art,
as well as photographs, paintings, drawings and block prints will
be on display and available for purchase. Maps to the artists' studios
will be available at local businesses and galleries in Volcano Village.
A special drawing for pieces contributed by the artists will held
at the end of the sale. This year, as a way to give back to their
community, the Hui will be donating a portion of the proceeds from
the Studio Tour to the Volcano Health Collaborative. The current
objective of the VHC is to obtain support and funding for the Greater
Volcano Health Center, which will improve access to health care
for Volcano and its neighboring communities. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00
PM at seven artists' studios in Volcano Village. Free to the public.
For more information, call 808/987-3472 or email
8th ANNUAL HOKU CONCERT SERIES - HUALALAI
RESORT
Date: November 30, 2008
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Hualalai Resort, Kona Coast
World class classical crossover (opera/pop) singers will fly to
Kona for this exclusive concert. Selections from the Met to Broadway.
Champagne reception followed by concert. Limited to 75 guests. Purchase
tickets at "Buy Tickets", www.APAChawaii.org. Time: 5:30
pm at a private club, Hualalai Resort, Kona Coast. Cost: $125 patron;
$250 ali'i patron. For more information, call 808-322-1648, email
or visit site
20th ANNUAL HAUTE TRASH FASHION SHOW AND
COSTUME CONTEST, HILO
Date: October 3, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Hilo, Hawaii
The fashion show follows the opening reception for the Trash Art
Show exhibition and features over 40 designs of trash couture by
local fashion designers who scavenge materials from trash and transform
them into unbelievably beautiful outfits. Ira Ono will emcee the
show. Free to the public. Friday, 7:30pm. Call EHCC at 961-9711
or email us at arts@ehcc.org. For more info, visit www.ehcc.org
and http://youtube.com/easthawaiiculture
BIG ISLAND WOOD EXHIBIT - HILO
Date: October 3 - 24, 2008
Time: Weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm
Place: Wailoa Center in Hilo
Beautiful pieces of furniture made by our talented island woodworkers
from native and exotic woods will be featured in this show. The
furniture pieces will be exhibited in arranged room "vignettes",
along with abstract paintings. Wailoa Center in Hilo. Free. Weekdays
only 8:30am-4:30pm (noon-4:30pm Wednesdays). For more info: (808)
933-0416.
A TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE FOOD FESTIVAL
- HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE RESORT
Date: October 3, 2008
Time: 6 -8pm
Place: Grand Ballroom, Hilton Waikoloa Village
This annual event provides a venue for education to the public on
local agriculture. Over 20 local celebrity, resort and restaurant
chefs prepare dishes using forage grown meat in combination with
locally grown fresh vegetables. Featured chefs will create extraordinary
dishes using locally grown range-fed meats including beef, lamb,
pork, mutton, sausages, pasture poultry, and goat*, all complemented
by fresh Big Island vegetables. Mountain oysters are hoped to again
be lassoed up for the event. Many supporting businesses also share
their products, rounding out the evenings' affair with samples of
Kona coffee, specialty teas, microbrew soda, ice cream, key lime
pies, candies, malasadas, soft drinks and other novelties. Also
on the menu are decadent desserts ranging from malasadas (Portuguese
doughnuts) to exotic treats featuring Hawaiian chocolate and succulent
local fruits. * Meats are subject to availability. To be held at
the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, 6-8 pm.
For more info, call 981-8285, email
or visit http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste/
KOHALA COUNTRY FAIR - HAWI
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Place: Banyan Tree, Hawi
Food, live music, silent auction, a raffle, art, Spam carving and
bubble blowing contests, special keiki activities, and much more.
Under the Big Banyan Tree from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
SALSA EN FUEGO III - DANCE AT SHERATON
KEAUHOU BAY RESORT
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 7pm - midnight
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
Back by popular demand, this event features the Latin choreographer
from FOX TV's "So you think you can dance", Alex DaSilva.
DaSilva will be performing 2 routines with a partner. The Grammy
nominated group, "Son Caribe", is back from Oahu. 2 large
dance floors, vendors, and lots of fun! Time: 7pm-midnight at Sheraton
Keauhou Convention Center, Kailua Kona, Cost:$35 adv/$40 door. For
more information, call 808/990 0737 or email
TAHITI FETE, HILO - TAHITIAN DANCE COMPETITION
& EXHIBITION
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 9am - 5:30pm
Place: Hilo
9am-5:30pm, featuring Polynesian dance performances from dance companies
from Hawaii, Mexico & the mainland USA. Polynesian craft booths
and food booths. Admission $12 - Seniors 62+ and Children, $10.
Call 935-3002 for more info or visit www.tahitifete.com
FAMILY FUN IN KEA'AU - BENEFIT
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Kea'au
Crafts, Food, Face-Painting, and More On Saturday, Oct. 4th, the
place to be for a day of fun is Holy Rosary Church in Kea'au. There'll
be plenty of 'ono food, as well as handmade crafts, local plants,
and rummage items for sale. There'll be face-painting for the keiki,
home-made baked goods, and a beautiful day outdoors for everybody.
Raffle tickets for a fabulous, hand-crafted dollhouse, valued at
over $500, will also be on sale, and there will be hourly drawings
for free door prizes. Admission and parking are free, and all proceeds
benefit the St. Theresa Parish of Kea'au, Mountain View, and Volcano.
The fun starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 3 o'clock on Saturday, October
4th. Holy Rosary Church is on Old Volcano Road down the street from
the Kea'au Farmer's Market and next to Shipman Gym. Free parking
& admission. For more information, call 968-6233 or email
AFTER DARK IN THE PARK SERIES -"SEEING
WITH SOUND: THE SONAR OF BATS AND DOLPHINS"
Date: October 7, 2008
Time: 7pm
Place: Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Many species of bats, dolphins, porpoises and toothed whales use
sophisticated biological sonar to detect and identify objects. In
the dark of night and across a wide range of habitats, they use
sound to catch food, keep in touch and navigate through their world.
Some research suggests that these animals form images from the echoes
cast by their biosonar. Join biologist David Helweg, Deputy Director
of USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, to learn about
these fascinating animals, their perceptual worlds, and the knack
of "seeing with sound" via echolocation. 7:00 pm in Kilauea
Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park. For information,
call (808) 985-6014. Your $1.00 donation helps to support Park programs.
Park entrance fees apply.
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, HILO
& KONA
Date: October 9 - 19, 2008
Time: Visit their site
Place: Kona, Hilo
The 26th Annual Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival
(HIFF) comes to Hawaii Island for six days in a row with twelve
feature length films from around the globe, plus seven Pacific Island
short films. For the first time film fans will have a chance to
see all showings, as the schedule runs three days in East Hawaii
and three days in West Hawaii. In Hilo all showings will take place
at the Palace Theater from October 26-28 and in Kona at the Makalapua
Stadium Cinemas October 29-31. Movie fans can actually take in all
films since some are not showing in Hilo but will be in Kona and
visa versa. Tickets in Hilo are $7.00 general admission; $6.00 senior
citizens or students; $5.00 Friends of the Palace, and are available
in advance at the Palace Theater box office. Tickets in Kona are
$7.00 general/$6.00 senior citizens or students, and can be purchased
in advance through www.fandango.com.
Some group discounts are available. For a complete list of films,
show dates, times and film descriptions, e-mail
or call 808/870-9983.
IRONMAN TRIATHLON - KAILUA-KONA
Date: October 11, 2008
Time: 7am
Place: Kailua- Kona
This ultimate endurance event - a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike and
a 26.2 mile run - attracts thousands of the world's best athletes,
and thousands of volunteers from the Big Island help make it happen!
Watch West Hawaii Today newspaper for updates on the event.
2008 W.M. KECK OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
- WAIMEA
Date: October 11, 2008
Time: Visit their site
Place: "
Annual open house, featuring interactive and educational displays
presenting the science and technology of Keck Observatory's world
leadership in astronomical research. Free to the public. For more
info, email or visit
site
ROCKY HORROR SHOW - ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Date: October 14 - November 1, 2008
Time: Visit their site
Place: Aloha theatre Kainaliu
Aloha Performing Arts Company is reviving Richard O'Brien's cult
rock musical, The Rocky Horror Show. Audience participation is encouraged;
in fact, a special audience participation kit will be offered at
the box office for $5.00. To insure performer safety and manageable
theatre cleanup, outside props will not be allowed. The show features
strong sexual content, crude language, homoerotic innuendo, and
partial nudity, so is therefore recommended for mature audiences.
Time: 7:30pm at Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu. Cost: $18 Adults;$15 Students/Srs;$30
Halloween. For more information, call 808-322-1648,email
or visit site
HULA PERFORMANCE - HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL
PARK
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 2pm
Place: Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Final Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko performance of the year. See traditional
hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking
Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Mohala 'Ilima under the direction
of kumu hula Mapuana De Silva from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hawaiian crafts
demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply).
Call (808) 967-8222 or visit
site.
BENEFIT FOR HULIHE'E PALACE - SHERATON
KEAUHOU BAY RESORT
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
Spearheaded by Chef Sam Choy, the benefit will attempt to "Honor
the Past to Preserve the Future", and will include legendary
entertainment spanning multiple generations, a sampling of food
from leading chefs from Hawaii and the nation, & a silent auction
of select merchandise and activities. The event will take place
from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 18 on the Hawaii Lawn at the Sheraton
Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, and will raise funds for Palace repairs
stemming from the earthquake of Oct., 2006.Tickets are $150 per
person. Call 329-9555 for more information and to purchase tickets.
BEN KAILI SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT - EHCC,
HILO
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Place: EHCC, Hilo
On Saturday, Oct. 18th, at 7:30pm, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nominee
Ben Kaili will bring his sultry slack key guitar stylings to the
East Hawaii Cultural CenterÕs Black Box Performance Space
for an evening authentic Hawaiian music, culture and entertainment.
This performance is part of EHCCÕs monthly Hawaiian Music
Series. (Ben may bring a special surprise guest performer to join
him!) Tickets: $15 in advance/$18 at the door; $5 students with
ID. Call EHCC at 961-9711 or email
. For more info, visit
site and http://youtube.com/easthawaiiculture
MAKAHIKI MA KA MAUKELE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
- VOLCANO
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 9am
Place: Volcano, Hawaii
Volcano will be the site of a cultural festival on October 18th.
During the day, there will be a lei contest, lei exhibit, plant
sale with plants chosen for lei making, a konane tournament and
a silent auction at the Cooper Community Center on Wright Road.
This is a drug and alcohol free event. Cyril Pahihui will be teaching
a slack-key guitar workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Keakealani
Outdoor Education Center. Kumu hula Ab Valencia and Joe Camacho
will be teaching a lei-making workshop at Hale Lokahi on Old Volcano
Road. The hula dancers from the Volcano community, taught by Valencia
and his hula halau Kalehuakieki'ieikaiu and Rae Fonseca's halau
Hula O Kahikilaulani will perform . The evening will end with music
from Cyril Pahinui. Luau tickets are on sale for $25 each at the
weekly Sunday farmers market in Volcano and at designated merchants
in Hilo and Volcano. For more information, visit the Volcano Community
Association web site at www.volcanocommunity.org. For more information
on the lei competition, call 968-6696.
FULL LIFE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT - KEALAKEKUA
Date: October 20, 2008
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kealakekua Private Golf Course
A Hokuli'a Golf Benefit Tournament for those differently able on
a private Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Time: Registration:
8:30AM; Shotgun Start 10:00AM at Hokuli'a, Kealakekua. Cost: $275.00
per golfer or team of 4, $1000.00. For more information, call 808/322-9333,
email or visit
site
"HAMAKUA ALIVE" FOOD EVENT -
PAU'UILO
Date: October 25, 2008
Time: 9am - 2pm
Place: Pau'uilo, Hamakua Coast
This popular food event sponsored by The Hawaiian Vanilla Company
of Pa'auilo returns to showcase the agricultural bounty of the verdant
Hamakua Coast. Included will be producers of organic honey, coffee,
vanilla, taro, beef, mushrooms and more, as well as participation
by top local chefs. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the ballfield at Pa'auilo School.
Free. Contact: Jim Reddekopp at (808) 776-1771 or email
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