Archive for "November 9th, 2012"

The Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea

Big Island

Saturday, November 10: 
The Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea.  Kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah present a hula kahiko “informance” at the hula platform; plus cultural/craft demonstrations. Free; park entrance fees apply.  Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade & Service

Kauai

Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11: 
Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade & Service.  Saturday – Kaua`i’s largest parade with more than fifty organizations participating with marching units, bands, floats and riding units. Special guests for 2012 includes a speaker from the US Marine Corps, and Honor Guard and Band from Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base.  Kapa`a Town and Beach Park, 10:00 a.m.  Sunday – Service at Kaua`i Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe, 11 a.m.  For information call (808) 246-1135.

Hilo Harvest Festival

Big Island

Saturday, November 10: 
Hilo Harvest Festival.  Celebrate and share the harvest from “Let’s Grow Hilo!”, a project of the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association with info booths, plant sales and free live entertainment. Bring your own plate and enjoy a free sampling of the harvest cooked up by local chefs.  Mo`oheau Bandstand, Kamehameha Ave., Hilo.  1 to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8880 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair

Kauai

Saturday, November 10: 
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia.  The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle.  Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies.  Po`ipu Beach, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Free.  For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.