Screenwriting expert to share process, techniques to writers on the Big Island
KAILUA-KONA — Thousands of miles away from Hollywood, writers on the Big Island may have the inspiration and talent to write, but not the resources to make their stories a success.
Uncharted waters: Josh Smith making Hawaii Island debut at Gertrude’s Jazz Bar
KAILUA-KONA — Blues guitarist Josh Smith has had a natural connection with the instrument since he received his first one at the age of three.
Wailing Souls concert to benefit those affected by Kilauea eruption
KAILUA-KONA — Even in times of great distress, music can still have a way of helping people heal.
Mirroring life: Dark comedy hits on family dynamics
KAINALIU — Family is at the center of Aloha Theatre’s newest production, “Pruning the Family Tree.”
Heading home: The Green enjoying widespread success, will perform this weekend in Kailua-Kona
KAILUA-KONA — The members of Hawaii-based reggae band The Green have been bandmates since they formed in 2009. Four albums and numerous cross-country tours later, they’re more of a family than they are business partners and friends.
Grandson of late therapy dog filling role nicely
KAILUA-KONA — Suzzanne Nemick didn’t own a dog growing up.
Better than ever: Kona Dance and Performing Arts back for annual spring concert
KAILUA-KONA — For 10 months out of the year, students at Kona Dance and Performing Arts work toward perfecting their skills in dance and musical theater. And next week, those months of hard work will pay off in the form of the program’s spring concert.
Outlook: drought-free
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii has been drought-free since Feb. 27, the longest the state has gone without a drought since February of 2016.
After a tragedy: Film chronicles Hawaii native’s life after September 11, 2001
KAILUA-KONA — Isaac Ho’opi’i’s story has been shared many times following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Learning to laugh: Improv group’s workshop offers way to let loose
KAILUA-KONA — To Roxanne Fox, the first rule of any improv comedy is that everyone’s on your side and eager to accept what you have to offer.
Artists have new venue for performing in Kailua-Kona
KAILUA-KONA — Umekes Fishmarket Bar and Grill has started to transform into more than just a place for food on weekday nights.
Different beat: Dirty Cello joins Chamber Orchestra of Kona on the stage
KAILUA-KONA — San Francisco-based musician Rebecca Roudman has been playing music since she was seven, when she was classically trained on the cello.
Adventures with Kawika: Hawaii Island is shown through a different lens in new show
KAILUA-KONA — Kawika Singson is a one-man director, photographer and host.
Bringing Scotland to Hawaii: Celtica Pipes Rock to perform concert at Honokaa People’s Theatre
KAILUA-KONA — Bagpipes are not the typical instrument heard on Hawaii Island.
New creation: Han brings her passion for spoken word, dance to Kona
KAILUA-KONA — During her life as a performing artist, Angelia Han has traveled the country, dancing and performing spoken word while living on the mainland in locations such as Colorado and California.
Playing with color: Waimea Community Theatre performs unique take of Rumors
WAIMEA — In the small rehearsal space of the Waimea Community Theatre, large blocks painted vivid shades of red, blue, yellow and green have been the set, and props, for the company’s family of actors.
Up to new tricks: Two Kona magicians organize, perform in 32nd Magic Spectacular
KAILUA-KONA — Arnie Rabin has been a performing magician on the Big Island for decades now, but he still remembers what it was like when he first got started.
Kona Brewers Festival offers great flavors, great company
KAILUA-KONA — “Anyone who says they don’t like beer is a liar,” Laina Reisenfeld, a bartender at Ola Brew in Kailua-Kona, said. “They just haven’t found the right one yet.”
Locals, visitors gather to clean up coast for 25th year
KAILUA-KONA — Hundreds of volunteers headed to Old Kona Airport Park Saturday morning, and every person had one goal in mind: to make the beaches they love clean again.
No end in sight
KAILUA-KONA — Rick Derringer has toured the world as a musician for more than 50 years, but he still considers Hawaii to be one of the best stops.
