New show teaches about autism acceptance
NEW YORK — A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a little different. He’s sensitive to loud noises and he likes doing things his way, in his time.
Siblings with Big Island ties compete on ‘American Idol’
After discovering their love of music while living off the land on the Big Island, two siblings are showcasing their talent on “American Idol” this season.
Gary Washburn and the Honoka’a Jazz Band to perform April 24
Gary Washburn and the Honoka‘a Jazz Band will present a live streaming concert from the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea later this month.
Arts and Entertainment Wrap-Up: April 2, 2021
Art contest educates keiki about fair housing
Keeping the Hoʻike tradition alive: KS-Hawaii students produce film telling story of Kahalaopuna
When challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic forced the cancellation of a campus tradition, a handful of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii haumana decided to put their creativity to the test, turning the usual live Hoʻike performance into a one-hour feature film.
Spring in our Step: The Galliard String Quartet takes to Kahilu stage
Classical music is full of dance tunes: gavottes, minuets, gigues, pavanes; because music was written for the entertainment of wealthy aristocrats, and their parties often included dancing. The Galliard was a French Renaissance dance in which the man shows off his prowess with leaps and flourishes, like birds who strut their stuff to win their fair lady.
Bruddah Iz receives national recognition
Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole’s 1993 single “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” is among the latest titles inducted into the National Registry of the Library of Congress.
Makana returns to Big Island stage one year after pandemic shutdown
It was a year ago when renowned slack key guitarist Makana performed a sold-out Sunday matinee at the Kahilu Theatre. A week later, the global pandemic paralyzed the entertainment industry, and the popular Waimea venue shuttered its doors.
A&E Wrap-Up: March 26, 2021
Kahilu Theatre presents ‘John Keawe LIVE’
Shinmachi: Stronger Than a Tsunami premiering April 1
April 1, 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1946 that killed more than 150 people in Hawaii. Waves as high as 55 feet were triggered by a massive earthquake in the Aleutian Islands.
Prepare the popcorn: AMC opening more movie theaters
It’s showtime! AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday as a bunch of theaters reopen in California. Even more theaters are expected to open by March 26.
Digital art by Beeple sells for $69.4 million amid NFT boom
LONDON — Christie’s says it has auctioned off a digital collage by an artist named Beeple for nearly $70 million, in an unprecedented sale of a digital artwork that fetched more money than physical works by many better known artists.
A&E Wrap-Up: March 12, 2021
Parker student’s art chosen for exclusive honor
Brotman brings sterling set for livestream show
Waimea’s Grammy Award-winning musician Charles Michael Brotman showcased his passion for acoustic jazz guitar in a hometown virtual concert last Saturday.
Kahilu Theatre presents Charles Michael Brotman with special guests
Composer, producer, songwriter, and Grammy Award-winning musician Charles Michael Brotman will perform with special guests Charlie Recaido and Karl Kasberg at Kahilu Theatre livestreaming on Kahilu TV this afternoon.
Makana to perfrom on Kahilu.TV
Kahilu Theatre presents “Makana, recorded LIVE from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel” at 4 p.m. March 14, exclusively on Kahilu.TV.
Culbertson featured artist for Blue Sea Artisans
The Blue Sea Artisans Gallery featured artist for the month of March is watercolor artist and digital designer Stefanie Culbertson.
Concert Review: Kainani Kahaunaele delivers a soaring show at the Kahilu Theatre
The five-time Na Hoku award winner offered a five-star performance last Saturday on Kahilu TV’s livestream broadcast.
‘Spring Pop-up Art Tour and Sale’ set
The Kona Palisades Artists Group will hold its third annual “Spring Pop-up Art Tour and Sale” on March 13.
Masters Invitational Show extended
The Isaacs Art Center at Hawaii Preparatory Academy and the Hawaii Wood Guild announce the extension of the 2021 Masters Invitational Show through March 25. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
