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Kings' Shops Event Calendar

The Kings' Shops are located in Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast (see Kohala Coast map). They are a central meeting place for Kohala Coast visitors staying at nearby resorts or vacation rentals. The King's Shops don't only offer great shopping for Hawaiian gifts, arts or clothesand various dining opportunities from casual Food Court) to fine dining (Roy's), but daily entertainment for the entire family.

Daily hula performances, Ukulele lessons, Hula lessons, Hawaiian legends and story telling and John Keawe Slackkey guitar playing at 6pm for Kohala Coast visitors. No fees are charged for King's Shops activities. During morning hours a complimentary petroglyph walk can be connect you to old Hawaii. When staying at of of the Kohala Coast resorts, condos or vacation homes, a visit to the Kings Shops is a must. Check the King's Shops Event Calendar.

Kahilu Theatre Performance Calendar

Kahilu Theater in Waimea Calendar
When staying on the Kohala Coast, be aware that it's just a short drive from the coast to the Kahilu Theater with magnificent performances from artists around the world and from the islands. Kahilu Theatre provides a home for the presentation, support, education and promotion of the performing arts.

Mauna Lani Event Calendar at Eva Parker Woods Cottage

Twilight at Kalahuipua'a Full moon Hawaiian storytelling at Eva Parker Woods Cottage, Mauna Lani Resort. This special event attracts residents and visitors alike. It often includes Hawaiian music and dance. Open to guests at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and also to the community.

John Keawe Slackkey Guitar Event Calendar

John Keawe Calendar John performs regularly at various locations on the Kohala Coast, like the Kings' Shops and the Bamboo Restaurant in North Kohala, and throughout the Hawaiian islands and mainland. In addition, he has recorded several albums, bringing Hawaiian slack key into the homes of people from around the world

Tutu's House Waimea Event Calendar

Tutu's House in Waimea A place of Aloha. Please, visit their monthly calendar of events for ukulele lessons,hula for health, Tutu's Quilters, Yoga classes and so much more. Classes are complimentary for Big Island residents or Kohala Coast visitors. Tutu's House is a safe place for people of all ages to learn, share and explore health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. .

Waikoloa Beach Resort Event Calendar

Waikoloa Beach Resort This is a great calendar for finding out more about activities and special events on the Kohala Coast.

Waimea and Parker Ranch Event Calendar

Waimea event calendar Kamuela.com displays a great monthly calendar for all events in the Waimea/Kamuela area. Waimea is a short drive from the Kohala Coast Resorts upcountry, where visitors can find famous Parker Ranch, which offers its own daily activities and monthly events. See Parker Ranch Events Calendar for this month.

Kohala Coast 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.

He Kula Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Fest, Hawaiian culture & lots of photos!

Kona Kohala Coast Athletic Events

Kona Marathon 2008 Kona Marathon takes place June 29 in Keauhou-Kona. Join the Kona Marathon on the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Run Course in West Hawaii's Premiere running event.

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament July - August Kailua-Kona. Weeklong event is known as the the'grandfather of all big game fishing tournements'.

Ironman Triathlon 2008 Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship takes place in Kona, Hawaii October 11, 2008.

Kohala Coast & Kona Coast Ongoing Events 2008

BIG ISLAND FARMERS MARKETS Kohala Coast & Hamakua Coast

Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market
Saturdays 7a.m. - noon at Kuhio Hale Lawn, 885-0525
North Kohala Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. - 1p.m. near Hawi post office, 889-0618
Honokaa Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. in front of Honokaa Trading Co.
Waikoloa Village Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:15a.m. at Waikoloa Community Church parking lot.
South Kona Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am - 2 pm Honaunau

MUSIC WITH THE ISLAND TOUCH famous Big Island John Keawe slackkey guitar player, plays at these Big Island places on the Kohala Coast. Don't miss this!
Bamboo Restaurant: 808-889-5555
King's Shops : 808-886-8811
Kona Village Resort: (Ph# 808-325-5555 for entry pass)
July Calendar John Keawe
Every Monday -- 6:00– 9:30pm - Kona Village Resort (EXCEPT JULY 7 & 14)
Every Tuesday – 6 –7pm – Kings Shops (EXCEPT JULY 8, 13, 15)
July 5 --- Admiral Theater - Seattle, WA
(Info line: 206-938-0360 - Tickets also available at: Brown Paper Tickets Seattle)
July 10 -- 7PM -- The Attic Performance has moved to - Bocci's Cellar – Santa Cruz, CA -
140 Encinal St. - 831-427-1795 - Tickets via: The Aloha Island Grille
July 12 -- Freight & Salvage – Berkeley, CA (details TBA)
July 13 – Center for the Performing Arts – Grass Valley, CA (details TBA)
July 14 -- 7pm - Borders Books - 2339 Fair Oaks Blvd (Sacramento, CA) 916-564-0168
July 16 -- Acoustic Music San Diego - San Diego, CA

KONA KOHALA COAST EVENTS JULY 2008

SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Date: July 3 + 4, 2008
Time: 6 - 8pm + 1 - 3pm
Place: Shops at Mauna Lani
On Thursday, July 3rd, enjoy free pupus from 6:00-8:00 pm and listen to the Bill Noble Jazz Band from 6:30-8:30pm. Celebrate the 4th with free balloon animals and $1.00 off Marble Slab ice cream from 1:00-3:00 pm, and continue the fun on the 5th with free face painting from 1:00-3:00 pm and a free child's scoop of ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery to the first 25 children. Free giveaways ever day including hats, pens and coolers. Stay cool with water play in the courtyard fountain from 1:00-4:00 pm daily. Stop by any store to enter to win prizes, including a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse certificate, Foodland Farms certificates, Third Dimension certificates, Kohala Goldsmiths Certificates, silver honu necklaces, Shops towels and robes, and the Grand Prize Drawing for a $500 Shopping Spree to be held on Saturday, July 5 at 6:00pm - must be present to win. For more information, call 808/885-9501, email or visit www.shopsatmaunalani.com

FOURTH OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 4, 2008
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Kekua'okalani Gym, Kailua-Kona
The theme for this year's 4th of July parade is "Celebrate Freedom!". Grand Marshall will be Frank H. Sayre. The parade will begin at 5:30pm at the Kekua'okalani Gym and follow the traditional route from the Kona Gym along KuakiniHwy.to Palani, down to Ali'i Dr., along Ali'i Dr. to Coconut Grove Marketplace. Announcing stations will be at Kaiwi and Kuakini (West Hawaii Today), King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Splasher's Grill, Pancho & Lefty's, Kimo's/Uncle Billy's (with a magic show at 5), Waterfront Row (with music at 5), and Rio's at Coconut Grove Marketplace. 58 entries, including 3 Color Guards, some horses, some dogs, community groups, music, lights, and even some candidates running for office. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For more information, call (808) 345-2108, email or visit www.konaparades.com

FIREWORKS OVER KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 4, 2008
Time: 8:30pm
Place: Old Kona Airport Park
Fourth of July fireworks will start at 8:30 p.m. at Old Airport State Park. The Park will close at 6 p.m. - watch the fireworks from Kailua Village after the parade, or watch from Makalapua Center (Macy's, movie theaters, KMart). Or park in Kona's Old Industrial Area and get some good exercise by walking to the soccer field near the Kona Gym and Pool...bring lawn chairs or blankets. Swing Zone will be closed. Please kokua, be patient, enjoy our wonderful community members, and prepare that traffic will be slow. Please drive with care--keiki and adults sometimes walk in the street. Please take any trash with you. Enjoy the patriotic music with the fireworks--tune to LAVA105.3 FM. Mahalo to the many generous local sponsors who funded these fireworks! Time: 8:30 p.m. till approx. 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 329-5226 or email or visit www.konaparades.com

GREAT WAIKOLOA RUBBER DUCKIE RACE & 4TH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: July 4, 2008
Time: 10am - 8:30pm
Place: Waikoloa Beach Resort
Benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawaii. Free entertainment all day, from 10 am to 8:30 pm; Fireworks and laser light show at 8:30 pm. Forms for "Duckie adoption" available at all Kings' Shops merchants.

TURTLE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Date: July 4, 2008
Time: 8:30am
Place: Mauna Lani Beach Hotel
Three and four year old turtles are released in the ocean after growing up in the Mauna Lani ponds. 8:30am, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. 808/885-6622

ANNUAL PARKER RANCH 4th OF JULY RODEO - CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE PANIOLO
Date: July 4, 2008
Time: 9am
Place: Parker Ranch, Waimea
Award-winning Independence Weekend tradition includes action-packed rodeo events, keiki (children) activities, ono (delicious) food and more. Parker Ranch paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) are joined by other Big Island paniolo for a corral of traditional rodeo events from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Parker Ranch Arena, Waimea. Cost: $5 advance (Parker Ranch Store)/$6 gate (ages 10 and under are free). For more information call 808/888-5669, email or visit www.parkerranch.com

HAWAII PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: July 10, 2008
Time: 7:30pm Opening Night
Place: HPA, Waimea
18 concerts, some free and some ticketed, in venues island-wide, presented by the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, which is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit educational and performance organization devoted to excellence in the art of classical music. "The essence of the festival is the coming together of talented, motivated vocalists and instrumentalists with world-renowned artists/teachers to study and perform together in the exotic beauty that is Hawaii." The Festival's free Opening Night Concert will feature the faculty artists beginning at 7:30 pm at Davies Chapel, Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea. There will be a "Meet the Artists" reception following. For more info about the performers and this year's concerts, please visit the Festival's website.

CREAM OF THE CROP COFFEE TASTING - FOUR SEASONS HUALALAI RESORT
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
This annual coffee tasting competition at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort will be staged at the Hoku Amphitheatre between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Twenty-one Kona coffee farmers' product will be judged by the public for the People's Choice Awards and by hotel chefs for the Chefs' Choice Awards. In addition, there will be a dessert competition featuring desserts with Kona Coffee as an ingredient. Free to the public. For more information, call 808/328-7345, email or go to the Kona Coffee Council's website at www.kona-coffee-council.com

JINGLEBELL JUMBLE BENEFIT - WAIMEA
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: New Hope Church Waimea
A Christmas-In-July event featuring crafters, food booths, local businesses, non-profits, community clubs, and a carwash. Proceeds to benefit the New Hope Waimea youth ministry.Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at New Hope Waimea, which is located on the 'Hilo-end' of Chuch Row Park, right off of Mamalahoa Hwy. Just look for the blue roof!For more information, call 885-8355 or email

ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR AT KONA STORIES BOOKSTORE
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 1pm
Place: Kona Stories, Kainailu
Dr. Laurie Moore will share personal shamanic journeys she went on with animal teachers: cat, owl, hawk, turtles, dog, raven, dolphin, hummingbird, insects, coyote and others. Learn how animals are master teachers awakening us to a new world of unconditional love, joy and peace. There will be time to receive a mini reading. Dr. Laurie can speak to your animal who is alive or your animal who has passed on: any species. Call Kona Stories at 324-0350 for information. Time: 1:00 PM at Kona Stories, Kainailu. Free to the public. For more information, call 808-324-0350, email or visit www.konastories.com

"A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING" BENEFIT - ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Date: July 18 - 20 2008
Time: visit their site
Place: Aloha Theater, Kainaliu
The Arc of Kona and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival present an evening of Rogers and Hammerstein favorites, and more...Howard Dicus, host of KGMB TV will be hosting. Proceeds will benefit both organizations. Tickets are $40, available by calling 808/323-2626 or visiting www.arcofkona.org or www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org

BUILDING AND DESIGN EXPO, SHERATON KEAUHOU RESORT
Date: July 18 - 20, 2008
Time: See hours below
Place: Sheraton Keauhou, Kailua-Kona
Hours: Friday, from 5-8pm; Saturday from 9am-5pm; Sunday from 9am-3pm. Products, services and info related to the building and improvement of homes, apartments and condos. Prizes. More info, ph: 329-1758.

ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" - ART, GIFT, COLLECTIBLES, & CRAFT FAIR
Date: July 26, 2008
Time: 9am - 5pm
Place: King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
Time: 9:00am to 5:00 pm at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel, Kailua-Kona. Free to the public. For more information, call 325-5155 or email

26th ANNUAL KONA DAIFUKUJI ORCHID CLUB SHOW AND SALE - KONA
Date: July 27, 2008
Time: 8am - 2pm
Place: Kona Orchid Club
"Optimize Your Landscape with Orchids" at the annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club Show and Sale at the Daifukuji Mission Hall. Admission is free to the 8 a.m.-2 p.m. event. In addition to an elaborate display of colorful blooming cattleya, cymbidium, dendrobium, phalaenopsis, miltonia and more, attendees can enjoy friendly, how-to demonstrations on growing orchids, including techniques for potting plants and choosing growing mediums. Members of KonaÕs oldest orchid club will also sell a wide variety of orchids and provide expert care instructions for individual purchases. A photo display will illustrate how members work orchids into their garden landscapes, as well as setups for growing plants at different elevations. The Daifukuji Mission Hall is on Hwy. 11 at mile marker 114, just north of Kainaliu. The Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club meets the second Wednesday of every month. Call 938-2123 for more info.

COLGATE & KOA COUNTRY COUNTRY SHOWDOWN - SHERATON KEAUHOU
Date: July 27, 2008
Time: 7 - 10pm
Place: Sheraton Keauhou
Hear Hawai Island's best amateur country music performers at this annual talent contest. Free admission, doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. Show starts promptly at 7 (till 10pm). Thirteen local acts-the winner goes on to the regional competition. Hosts from KKOA and LAVA 105. Also broadcasting live on KKOA (KOA Country) radio, 107.7 FM. Free to the public. For more information call 329-8090 or email

Kona Kohala Coast Events JUNE 2008

FIFTH ANNUAL KAMEHAMEHA DAY SILENT AUCTION
Date: June 3 - 14, 2008
Time: Begin Tuesday 1pm
Place: Kailua-Kona Public Library
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK) invite you to participate in the Fifth Annual Kamehameha Day Silent Auction. This year's auction proceeds are dedicated to a new campaign to support the purchase of books for preschoolers and young readers. Research shows that being read to at an early age prepares children to do better in school. The goal is to help the children in our community by funding a new FOLK project called Ready to Read, Ready to Succeed. Bidding will begin Tuesday, June 3, at the Kailua-Kona Library lobby and will end at 1 PM on Saturday, June 14. Last year's auction had over 200 items including 70+ gift certificates from many supporters and friends in the community. Auction closes at 1 PM, June 14 at Kailua-Kona Public Library. For more information, call 328-0203 or email zundapp250@aol.com

KAILUA-KONA'S KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION
Date: June 7, 2008
Time: (am - noon
Place: Alii Dr
A beautiful floral parade through the heart of Kailua-Kona honoring the great Hawaiian monarch from 9-noon along Alii Drive. Featuring many Hawaiian-themed entries, including pa'u riders representing all the Hawaiian Islands, bands, hula and many community groups. Also food booths, crafts and much more. For more info, contact 327-3037.

NORTH KOHALA KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION
Date: June 11, 2008
Time: 9am
Place: Hawi, North Kohala
An all-day celebration will honor Kamehameha I in his North Kohala birthplace. Festivities start with lei-draping of the King's original statue in Kapa'au at 8 a.m., traditional pa'u parade from the statue to downtown Hawi at 9 a.m., ho'olaulea at the Kohala Cultural Center in Hawi 10:30am - 4pm with exhibits, food, and live performances by award-winning Hawaiian musicians. For details, see www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org, write info@kamehamehadaycelebration.org or call 884-5000.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL COLLEGE'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - KAILUA-KONA
Date: June 14, 2008
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Place: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
This annual fundraiser will include a prime rib dinner (vegetarian and other options will be available), no-host bar, music by the renowned Bill Noble, and a silent auction with items including art, gift certificates, activities, jewelry & apparel, housewares, services, etc. Tickets are $50 per person, or $450 for a table of 10 people. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona. For more information, call 808/885-9226 or email cathikeene@yahoo.com or visit www.tcmch.edu

FATHER'S DAY POPS CONCERT BY THE SEA - KAILUA-KONA
Date: June 15, 2008
Time: Concert 4pm
Place: Kona Inn, Alii Dr
Director Mark Barville and the Kona Music Society Chorus will present a special Father's Day concert for the whole family, on the lawn behind the Kona Inn (Alii Dr.). Open for picnics at 3pm; concert begins at 4pm. Adults, $5; keiki free. For more information, call 808/334-9880, or visit www.konamusicsociety.org

1st ANNUAL KONA MOPED RIDE - 2008
Date: June 19, 2008
Time: 3:30pm
Place: Keauhou Shopping Center
Be a part of history on the Thursday before the first day of summer, as the moped riders of Kona come together for the first time. Meet up at Keauhou Shopping Center at 3pm. The ride will start at 3:30pm at the Keauhou Shopping Center parking lot, go all the way down Alii Drive, and end at the pier in downtown Kona. There will be an after-ride celebration at Lulu's on Alii Drive. For more information, call 847-331-2469 or email polaroid@gmail.com

FEATHER KAHILI WORKSHOP - KA'U
Date: June 19 - 22, 2008
Time: see site
Place: Kalaekilohana B&B, Ka Lae, South Point, Ka'u
A three day feather kahili workshop with Aunty Mary Lou Kekuewa and daughter Paulette Kahalepuna, feather masters, will be held at Kalaekilohana B&B, Ka Lae, South Point, Ka'u. $55 includes materials. For information, call 808/939-8052, email kk@kau-hawaii.com or visit www.kau-hawaii.com

DOLPHIN DAYS SUMMER FEST
Date: June 19 - 22, 2008
Time: visit site
Place: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Dolphin Days is a benefit for Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. This three-day extravangaza includes Grand Prix Tennis Tournament, free Dolphin Program presented by Dolphin Quest at the Dolphin Lagoon, a luau with Polynesian entertainment, and the Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival featuring over 2 dozen of Hawaii's best chefs in concert with top jazz musicians for an unforgettable evening (includes silent auction), closing with an impressive fireworks display. For more info, call Hilton Waikoloa Village at 808/886-1234; or visit www.dolphindays.com

MISS HAWAII ISLAND PRIDE PAGEANT 2008
Date: June 20, 2008
Time: 8pm
Place: My Bar, in the Old Industrial Areal, Kailua-Kona
The 2008 Miss Gay Pride Hawaii Pageant will be held at My Bar, in the Old Industrial Areal, Kailua-Kona. This is a female illusionist contest to crown Miss Hawaii Island Pride 2008. Cost: $7.00/Door. Time: 8:00PM For more information, call (808) 322-2273, email FIERCELA@AOL.COM or visit hawaiiislandpride.com

THE 6th ANNUAL HAWAII ISLAND SEED EXCHANGE
Date: June 21, 2008
Time: 8am - 12:30pm
Place: Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
The Seed Exchange will take place at Bishop Museum's Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook from 8am to 12:30pm. This annual event is for all farmers, gardeners, and "would be" gardeners who are interested in exchanging and receiving seed, cuttings, and keiki of food crops that have been successfully grown on Hawaii Island. This yearly festival promotes the concept of "Food Self-Sufficiency" for Hawaii Island, and is a chance for farmers and gardeners to come together and share the successes of their farms & gardens with the community, to network, and to share in educational presentations. For more information contact Nancy Redfeather at 322-2801 or email nancyredfeather@yahoo.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE - KAILUA-KONA
Date: June 21 - 22, 2008
Time: 6pm - 6am
Place: Old Airport State Park
Teams of 10 to 20 or more will take turns walking, running or strolling around a designated area between 6 pm, June 21 and 6 am, June 22, at Old Airport State Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. Team members will camp out during the 12 overnight hours, enjoying food, music and camaraderie. There will also be a candle lighting ceremony to honor and remember those who lost their battle with cancer. Call the ACS at 334-0442 for more info.

HAWAII ISLAND PRIDE - 1ST ANNUAL GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL/BENEFIT
Date: June 21, 2008
Time: 2pm - 8pm
Place: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds
A community Event/Fundraiser, from 2:00-8:00pm, honoring "Strength & Unity Through Diversity". To be followed by a Candlelight Walk. FREE Admission (donations accepted). All proceeds go to Hawaii Island HIV/Aids Foundation. Featuring Entertainment, Vendors, Dancing, Activities for all ages and Information Booths! King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds, Kailua-Kona. For more information, call 808-557-4668 or email volunteer@hawaiiislandpride.com or visit www.hawaiiislandpride.com

ANNUAL HO'OLAULE'A CELEBRATION AND PARADE - NA'ALEHU
Date: June 28, 2008
Time: 9am
Place: Na'alehu Park
"Long Live Hula" is the theme of this free celebration in Na'alehu, featuring four hours of performances by Big Island hula halau beginning at 10am at Na'alehu Park. The hula will follow the Parade, which takes place from 9-10am, starting from the Na'alehu Hongwanji. Radio personality Kahikina will be the MC for the event, and there will be arts and crafts booths, lucky number drawings throughout the day, and food for sale. Highlights will be Ray Fonseca's hula halau with music by Cyril Pahinui to be followed by a performance by Cyril, and a performance by Keoki Kahumoku. Music by local bands will begin around 2pm, and the evening will wind up with a performance by popular band Ka'u from 7 till 9pm. Keiki can play games, enjoy the keiki carnival, participate in the dunking booth, and many other activities. Na'alehu Clubhouse will host Kupuna Bingo from noon till 4pm, and a drug and alcohol-free dance for teens will take place from 5-8pm. Call Judy Gardner for more info, at 443-1193.

KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COFFEE EVENT - LANIHAU SHOPPING CENTER
Date: June 28, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Lanihau Shopping center
Beginning at 9am with a "Peoples Choice" taste testing of coffee from the various farms in the Assn. till noon, with awards given to the winning farm. Festivities continuing till 3pm will include a bake sale and live entertainment. Merchandise and coffee-related items will be for sale. Contact Kathy at 328-9548 for more info.

PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: June 28 + 29, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Honaunau National Park
Annual major cultural festival in a beautiful historic setting, from 9am-3pm. Storytellers, canoe builders, carvers and weavers will share their skills both days. Hula followed by a traditional Hawaiian food tasting and hukilau (traditional Hawaiian community fishing event) on Sunday. Call 328-2288 for more info.

KONA MARATHON & FAMILY FUN RUNS
Date: June 29, 2008
Time: visit their site
Place: Kailua-Kona
Four great races run on the beautiful Kona coast. Run or walk a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K course. (5K and 10K races on the 19th; Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on the 20th) Jim Lovell, 808/325-0287 or http://www.konamarathon.com

Kona Kohala Coast Events MAY 2008

TROPICAL PAWS BENEFIT FOR THE HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
Date: May 2, 2008
Time: 6pm
Place: Four Seasons Hualalai
A silent and live auction, a buffet dinner, live entertainment and dancing are on the program for the evening. $100 per person, $1500 for a reserved table of 10. The event, to be held at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, will start at 6pm. There will be limited seating, so to purchase tickets, call 329-2135 or visit www.hihs.org

THE LIM FAMILY WITH DARLENE AHUNA, BRADDAH SMITTY, AND HULA AT THE MIXX BISTRO, KAILUA-KONA
Date: May 3, 2008
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Place: Kailua-Kona, Big Island Grill
The Ladies of Na Lei 'o Kaholoku present "May Day is Lei Day". $15; tickets available at A'ama Surf and Sport, Big Island Grill and The Mixx Bistro. Great music and hula from 6-9pm. 329-7334

EXEC. DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN TO SPEAK AT KOC
Date: May 9, 2008
Time: 1pm - 3:30pm
Place: Kona Outdoor Circle
Kona Outdoor Circle and Kealakowa'a Heiau Council invite the public to hear Chipper Wichman, Executive Director of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, on Friday, May 9, from 1 until 3:30 at Kona Outdoor Circle, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona (intersection of Kuakini and Queen Ka'ahumanu, just north of Lako Street). The NTBG has 3 remarkable properties on Kaua'i, 1 on Maui, 1 on Hawaii Island, and one in Florida. One of the largest, Limahuli, had been in Chipper's family for generations before his grandmother, Juliet Rich Wichman, arranged for it to be left for all to enjoy. Chipper will talk about the various gardens, the research work, the preservation and propogation of native plants, and more. Chipper is an engaging and informative speaker--this is an experience you won't want to miss! Refreshments served, call 329-7286 for more info, directions, or to let us know you're coming. Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Kona Outdoor Circle Educational Center, Kailua-Kona. Cost: Free to the public. For information call: 808-329-7286 or email koc@konaoutdoorcircle.org or visit their site.

COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP - HOLUALOA
Date: May 9, 2008
Time: 9am - 4pm
Place: Donkey Mill Art Center Holualoa
The Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture and the Donkey Mill Art Center are pleased to announce the "Color Woodblock Printmaking" workshop with Karen Kunc. The workshop will be held from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday May 9th through Sunday May 11th at the Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa. The workshop is designed to help both the beginner and the advanced printmaker see new possibilities for woodcut printing. The approach Kunc uses in the workshop is not technically tradition-bound but a more contemporary approach that supports her own unique style. The entire printmaking process will be introduced and explored through demonstrations and discussions of cutting techniques, oil-based ink and modifiers, and printing by hand as well as using a press. Workshop printmakers will complete several projects from the design of their own images to cutting of the wood blocks and printing using a variety of methods. Donkey Mill Art Center is part of the Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture and is located at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Holualoa. Cost: $150 for HFAC members; $180 for non-members. For more information call 328-7417 or email ttschopp@hawaii.rr.com or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org

7th ANNUAL HOKU CONCERT SUMMER SOIREE
Date: May 9 + 10, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Mauna Kea Estates residence + Keauhou Estates residence
Singing stars Rochelle Bard from Massachusetts and Ken Mattice from Wisconsin, accompanied by pianist David McDade from Washington, will entertain the Big Island community. The 7th Annual Hoku Concert Series Summer Soiree will be held on Mother's Day weekend, May 9 and 10. The show entitled "Love! Passion! Joy!" will feature Broadway hits, plus several popular selections from the opera stage. The May 9 concert will be held at a Mauna Kea Estates residence, and May 10 at a Keauhou Estates residence. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and $60 per person and include champagne poolside. Proceeds to benefit the Kona Hospital Foundation. Please call 322-4587 to reserve your seats. Time: 7:30 p.m. at Residences at Mauna Kea Estates and Keauhou Estates, Cost: $40 or $60 per person. For information call: 322-4587 or email info@khfhawaii.org

KONA ORCHID SOCIETY ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND SHOW AND SALE - HALE HALAWAI
Date: May 9 +10, 2008
Time: 11am - 6pm Friday
Place: Hale Halawai, Kailua-Kona
This free event will take place between the hours of 11am - 6pm on Friday, and 8am-6pm on Saturday. There will be a wide selection of island-grown orchids, including new orchid hybrids and exotic species and a section of cacti and succulents, as well. Orchid-themed art, cards, pottery and apparel will round out the offerings. The show and sale is a benefit for the nonprofit Kona Orchid Society. For more info, call Bob Zeller at 939-9282.

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR - CAPTAIN COOK
Date: May 10, 2008
Time: 8:30am - 5pm
Place: Captain Cook, Big Island
At the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook, HI from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free Event. "Growing Hawaiian Foods" will be led by the garden educator Noa Lincoln. Learn about the different Hawaiian foods, the Hawaiian growing methods, and how to grow your own backyard garden today. Hawaiian agriculture represents one of the longest standing examples of sustainable agriculture, and there is much to be learned from their examples. For more information, call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a Bishop Museum native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110, and welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.

AMY GREENWELL GARDEN AIR LAYER WORKSHOP - CAPTAIN COOK
Date: May 10, 2008
Time: 9am - 12pm
Place: Captain Cook, Big Island
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $20/$5 Bishop Museum members. "Cloning Plants Using "Air Layer Technique" is a workshop instructed by horticultural master Sunao Kadooka, who can boast over 75 years of experience. The delicate "air layer" procedure is a cloning technique that forces a plant branch to form roots while still attached to the tree. Participants will learn when and how to air layer fruit trees and other trees. Learn tips and techniques while getting hands-on experience. For registration or more information, call (808) 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum's native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawaii Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110, and welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.

KA ULU LAUHALA O KONA WEAVING CONFERENCE - KONA VILLAGE
Date: May 14 -18, 2008
Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Place: Kona Village Resort
Teachers, members, and anyone interested in gathering together to perpetuate, preserve and ensure the growth of the traditional art of lau hala weaving are welcome. Workshops (registration fees apply) for beginners, intermediate or advanced students conducted by kumu (teachers) from throughout the state. Must pre-register for workshops. Public welcome to come observe, purchase wares. Time: 8:30 am -5:30 pm at Kona Village Resort, Kailua-Kona (at Hualalai Resort), Cost: Free to the public. Conference registration is $150. For more information, call 808-989-6008, email lolay1@hawaii.rr.com or visit www.konavillage.com

BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Date: May 15-18, 2008
Time: 10am - 11pm
Place: Queens Market Place, Waikoloa Beach Resort
The third Big Island Film Festival will be held May 15 through 18th at Waikoloa Beach Resort. This "Talk Story" film festival celebrates independent narrative filmmakers and their films. One indoor theater for daytime films and two outdoor venues for evening films (family and general audiences) will bring 58 films to the Big Island this year from Hawaii and international filmmakers. Social food & beverage events, entertainment, and films all wrapped in Aloha. Tickets from $5 with Kama'aina discounts every night. Best of the Fest with Brother Noland concert to kick off the audience choice short and feature film on Sunday 5/18 begins at 5pm at the Queens Gardens - the new amphitheater at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM at Queens MarketPlace & Kings Shops, Waikoloa Beach Resort. Cost: $5 to $50 for the Awards Brunch. For information call 808/557-5200 direct, 808/883-0394 office, email bigislandff@aol.com or visit BigIslandFilmFestival.com

"WILI 'IA ME KA MAILE" - HULA PERFORMANCES
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 1pm - 7pm
Place: Aloha Theatre
Saturday, Na Wai Iwi Ola, under the direction of Kumu Hula Keala Ching, will present their annual ho'ike performance at the Aloha Theater. Join us for this special presentation of hula and music, with two shows at 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Music will be provided by Kumu Rolinda Bean and her band, Alula. Special guests will include Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Kumu Hula Ula Hewett. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and advance purchase is recommended for this sellout show. Advance tickets are available at The Blue Ginger Gallery in Kainaliu, across the street from the Aloha Theatre. For more information, call 328-8162 or email jr.lyle@hawaiiantel.net

30th ANNUAL VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK, 2008
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 7:45am
Place: Waikoloa Beach Resort
The 3.5 mile Charity Walk will be at the Waikoloa Beach Resort this year. Registration is from 6:30 to 8am. Run starts at 7:45am; Walk at 8am. A minimum donation of $35 adult/$25 children is required to participate, and includes a T-shirt and the Beach Party. The Beach Party following the Walk will include a brunch, games and top-notch live entertainment from Johnny Shot and Mele Ka Mana. For more information, call 328-8162 or email bambi.lau@hilton.com

IRONMAN 70.3 HAWAII - MAUNA LANI RESORT
Date: May 31, 2008
Time: visit their website
Place: Mauna Lani Beach Resort
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run; 1/2 Ironman Triathlon distance event and qualifier for the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship. 35 qualifying slots for Big Island athletes, 20 slots for other Hawaii residents and 24 international slots. Additionally, there are 50 slots awarded to the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL. For more information, call 808/329-0063 or visit http://www.ironman703hawaii.com

SALSA EN FUEGO CONCERT - SHERATON KEAUHOU CONVENTION CENTER
Date: May 31, 2008
Time: 7am - 12noon
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Convention Center
Back by popular demand, Tiger Jones Productions and Dj Tiger present Salsa En Fuego. The concert/dance will feature The concert/dance will feature Latin Choreographer Alex DaSilva from the TV Show "So You Think You Can Dance" performing, plus Grammy nominees and Hawaii's number 1 Latin Band, "Son Caribe" from Oahu. One hour salsa lesson and dance performances. Tickets available on April 1st, 08 at Soundwave music and Bitchin Burritos in Kona, Cd Wizard in Hilo and Waimea Music Exchange. Doors open at 6:30pm. Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 am. Cost: $35 advance/$40 at door. For more information, call 808/990-0737 or email tigerjonesproductions@yahoo.com

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