KVA’s featured artist for May is Thomas Carey
The Kailua Village Artists Gallery’s featured artist for the month of May is award-winning photographer Thomas Carey.
Art contest winners announced
The Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona recently hosted its third semi-annual art contest for the Kealakehe Intermediate School’s Art program.
Dr. Jaggar returns to Volcano
After a two-year hiatus, Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network (KDEN) is pleased to announce that the Living History Program “A Walk into the Past” with Dr. Jaggar is returning to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting today.
Best of Kona Fest draws crowd
After a two-year pandemic pause, the Best of Kona Fest, in its second offering, returned for a day of celebration last Saturday. Boasting a wide array of the area’s food and fashion, live music was the main feature for some 400 people who attended the event on the oceanfront lawn at the Kona Inn Shopping Village.
Call for entries for Huaka’i juried art competition
The Waimea Arts Council’s Huaka’i show will run from July 1 through Aug. 28 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
Hawaii Writers Guild issues new publications
The Hawaii Writers Guild is celebrating spring with the release of two major publications.
‘Peanuts’ honors Earth Day and Arbor Day with fresh programs
NEW YORK — Everyone knows that Charlie Brown’s nemesis is a kite-eating tree. But the “Peanuts” hero is hoping to cool that kind of rivalry as we head into Earth Day and Arbor Day.
The Spinners to perform in Waimea
Kahilu Theatre presents The Spinners live and in-person April 24.
New Big Island music releases to listen to
This week’s batch of Big Island music includes new singles from Hero Alea, David Williamson &Sonni Shine, and Blaire. All tracks are available to enjoy now on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.
Island Spice Dance Company presents Cabaret d’Épices
The Big Island’s Island Spice Dance Company teams up with Casablanca Jazz Quartet to bring an exotic and classy new production to Kona.
Nathan Aweau’s Kahilu concert solo debut
For more than a decade now, award-winning musician Nathan Aweau has been a familiar figure at the Kahilu Theatre’s annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival. Holding down the bottom end with his enormous seven-string bass and occasionally given the spotlight for a song or two at the festival, Aweau finally got his due with his first solo performance at the Waimea venue last Friday and was accompanied by hula dancer Sarah Kamalei Kawakami.
Artists’ favorite pieces featured at Wailoa center
The 2022 MANA Invitational Art Show features local artists and their favorite pieces at the Wailoa Art Center throughout the month of April.
Blue Sea Artisans announce April’s featured artist
The Blue Sea Artisans Gallery featured artist for the month of April is clay flower artist and painter Lorie Taylor.
KVA featuring Hedden in April
The Kailua Village Artists Gallery featured artist for the month of April is palette knife oil painter P. L. Hedden.
Donkey Mill Art Center opens ‘Puʻuhonua’ exhibition
Where — and who — are your pu‘uhonua? Reflecting on pu‘uhonua, places and people of peace and safety, is the heart of Donkey Mill’s new exhibition, entitled Pu‘uhonua.
Love Rebel Concert brings the heat
Big Island musician Ann Hoku Lyn, and her mighty nine-piece band, served up a mixed bag of old-school funk, R&B, and reggae for an unforgettable show last Thursday at the Kahilu Theatre. With the house lights partially up, some of the audience got in the groove early, finding space to dance without hesitation.
Streetlight Cadence kicks it up at Kahilu
Last Friday night, Streetlight Cadence returned to the Kahilu Theatre for an outstanding performance. Twelve years strong now, the former Waikiki street buskers have morphed into a tight trio that delivers an electrifying evening filled with banjo, violin, cello, percussion, and rich vocals.
Youth invited participate in Young Artists and Authors Showcase
The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, photography, and music.
Firehouse Gallery announces new show
Patterns, Textures and Reflections is the theme of the Waimea Arts Council’s show at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
Kahilu Exhibits presents solo exhibitions
Kahilu Exhibits at Kahilu Theatre presents solo exhibitions by Oahu-based artist, Ming Li Jiang, and ceramicist Peter Durst.
