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For more information, call Kona Stories at 324-0350.

Mother’s Day event returns to resort

The relationship between Halau Kalaakeakauikawekiu and Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa is showcased on May 12 when the oceanfront resort hosts the second annual “Mama … My Mama, I Love You” event. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Dinner and show are from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Presented by Halau Kalaakeakauikawekiu, the Mother’s Day celebration outdoors under the stars on the resort’s Bay View Lawn includes a dinner buffet with entertainment by Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning performers Sean Naauao, Robi Kahakalau, Kaumakaiwa “Lopaka” Kanakaole and Natalie Ai Kamauu.

“Our first show last year was so successful we wanted to continue and bring even more elements to honor mothers in the true Hawaii tradition,” said kumu hula and halau founder Kenneth “Aloha” Victor.

For more information or to make reservations, call 322-6141 or 989-4616.

The $100 per person reservation includes dinner and entertainment.


Author appearing Saturday at book store

Author Robert Frutos will appear for a book signing at Kona Stories on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Frutos is the author of “Photographing Nature in Hawaii.”

For more information, call Kona Stories at 324-0350.