Sunday, September 2: 
20^th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Keauhou-Kona Style. Featuring 15 of some of Hawaii’s finest practitioners of this guitar art form, this 6 hour musical journey will surely exude the “Aloha Spirit”.  Shop for arts and crafts from local artisans and enjoy local food favorites and refreshments at the festival. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (Ballroom), 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona. 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Sunday, September 2: 
Starry Night Cinema – My Dig Skip.  This free family fun event features the wholesome film, My Dog Skip, on the big screen. Based on the autobiographical book, My Dog Skip by Willie Morris, the story is about a shy boy growing up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog and best friend. Starring Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane.  Bring a blanket or beach chair to relax on the lawn and enjoy casual dining, drink specials and music.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater lawn.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm: 
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more.  Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona.  Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Saturday, September 1: 
Uluwehi Guerrero.  Kumu Hula/Recording Artist Uluwehi Guerrero celebrates his 30th year of sharing his music and hula with the world. Spend an evening with Uluwehi and Hālau Kauluokalā in Celebration of the Heart – Faith, Hope and Aloha.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information visit call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday – Sunday, August 31 – September 2: 
Ka’anapli Fresh.  Sample chefs’ menus, learn about Grown-on-Maui products with Maui’s farmers, savor the beauty of Ka’anapali, play on the beach, and simply enjoy the rich history of the land. Festivities include Golf Tournament, Progressive Dinner, Grown on Maui Farmers Market, Maui Coffee Tour, Ka’anapali Fresh Food & Wine Festival featuring entertainment by Spyro Gyra and Makana, Sunday Brunch, and a concert under the Ka’anapali moonlight featuring Third Eye Blind. Ka’anapali Beach Resort, 34 Kupuohi St., Lahaina.  For schedule of events and information call (808) 243-2290 or visit www.kaanapalifresh.com.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  September 5 – Ledward Kaapana; September 12 – Ken Emerson; September 19 – Kimo West; September 26 – Bobby Ingano. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime.  For information call (888) 669-3858.

Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center.  For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. September 1 – For the Birds.  Saturday concerts or moving to Thursday evenings starting September 6th.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, September 1: 
“Aha Hula 2012 – 4^th Annual Benefit Lu’au and Hula Kahiko Concert.  Don’t miss this once-a-year celebration of the legacy of Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai – a traditional hula school based in Kilauea on the north shore of Kaua`i. 12 noon to 2 p.m., pre-concert festivities include a delicious Hawaiian lu`au and vegetarian fare, Hawaiian music entertainment and hula by the host halau and attending friends and guests. Fresh flower leis, baked goods, food and refreshments, as well as a Keiki Zone will also offered. Free admission option for children 12 and under and tickets purchased at the gate will not include lu`au.  To purchase tickets on-line visit www.kaieie.org.  Bring mats, blankets or beach chairs for lawn seating. Other food and beverage will be available for sale.