Josh Tatofi thrills crowd with moving meles and much more
Although Josh Tatofi’s show last Saturday was livestreamed, the real excitement was being a part of the energetic crowd that attended his concert at the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. Fans spontaneously busted out with “cheehoo!” swayed their cellphone flashlights to “Danny’s Song,” and participated in an a capella version of “Brown Eyed Girl,” while Tatofi schooled them on the proper way to sing the “Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da” chorus.
In Somalia, a rare female artist promotes images of peace
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Among the once-taboo professions emerging from Somalia’s decades of conflict and Islamic extremism is the world of arts, and a 21-year-old female painter has faced more opposition than most.
Jerry Pinkney, award-winning illustrator, dies at 81
NEW YORK — Jerry Pinkney, a prize-winning children’s book illustrator known for his richly textured images of Black life, fables and fairy tales in works ranging from “The Lion and the Mouse” to “The Sunday Outing,” has died.
Kahilu Theatre presents ‘Song Circle’ with Don May, Kimberly June, and Kelly Hyde
Kahilu Theatre presents its next Song Circle, a Nashville-style in-the-round show highlighting local songwriters, on Nov. 5 featuring Don May, Kimberly June and Kelly Hyde.
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra offers Kona a Halloween treat
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra will treat listeners to an open-air Halloween concert at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
It’s back: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ opens tonight in Hilo
Put on your costumes and prepare for a night of fun as the Hilo Community Players put on a live production of Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” to celebrate Halloween.
Kipaipai Workshops, DMAC announce artist residency
Kipaipai Workshops, in partnership with Donkey Mill Art Center, recently announced its first joint artist residency in Hawaii.
‘Hawaiian and English Cross-Age Learning Picture Vocabulary Book’ available again
After being out of print for more than five years, Bishop Museum Press has reprinted the Hawaiian and English Cross-Age Learning Picture Vocabulary Book. The activity book was originally co-published in 2006 by Awaiaulu Press and Kamahoi Press, a division of Bishop Museum Press.
SKEA hosting botanical painting series
The Society for Kona’s Education and Art hosts “Hawaii Botanical Art” with Linda Vorobik Oct. 21 through 24.
Woodworking exhibition seeks entries
The Hawaii Forest Industry Association invites all woodworkers to enter the 29th Hawaii’s Woodshow, an annual statewide juried woodworking exhibition.
Nonprofit welcomes development coordinator
Donkey Mill Art Center recently announced brought on Sonia Nelson as its first development coordinator, a role that was designed and created to assist the organization with the many layers and aspects of fundraising, membership and grant processes.
Kahilu Theatre presents Josh Tatofi
Kahilu Theatre presents Josh Tatofi live from the Mauna Kea Beach Resort Luau Grounds next weekend.
‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — “Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape severe debt, hit a little too close to home for Lee Chang-keun.
Cher sues heirs of Sonny Bono over song and record revenue
LOS ANGELES — Call it a Cher fight.
Hawaii Nei 2021 seeks entries
Submissions for Hawaii Nei 2021, a juried art exhibition celebrating the native flora and fauna of Hawaii Island, are due Oct. 15.
Entries sought for ‘Brilliance of Now’ exhibition
Kahilu Theatre Galleries is seeking entrants for the “Brilliance of Now, Annual Juried Exhibition” to be displayed Nov. 9 to Jan. 10, 2022, at the Waimea gallery.
Pottery workshop offered at SKEA
The Society for Kona’s Education and Art (SKEA) is hosting a pottery workshop with instructor John Beck that begins next week.
Bad Papa releases new album
Music duo Bad Papa recently released its newest full-length CD, “Big Island Rockin’ Blues.”
Islandwide Juried Art Show at Firehouse Gallery
The public is invited to attend the Waimea Arts Council’s 37th annual Founders Juried Art Show at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
Honolulu Museum of Art featuring Waimea resident’s work
Waimea resident Andy Behrle is one of 18 artists who has created new artwork for Honolulu Museum of Art’s Artists of Hawaii Now exhibition, which will remain on display through early 2022.
