Archive for "January 31st, 2015"

Burns Supper 2015

Kauai

Saturday, January 31:
Burns Supper 2015. Celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s renowned National Poet born in 1759. Event sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Kauai. There is a dinner cost and it is table plated at Wranglers Restaurant, 9852 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. For tickets and information, please call Dave Walker at (808) 652-0616 or Colleen at (808) 346-1662.

A Night at the Cotton Club Musical Revue

Maui

Saturday, January 31:
A Night at the Cotton Club Musical Revue. Highlighting the history of The Cotton Club that was a New York City jazz night club located first in the Harlem neighborhood on 142nd St & Lenox Ave from 1923 to 1935, and then for a brief period from 1936 to 1940 in the midtown Theater District. The club operated most notably during America’s Prohibition Era. Historical Iao Theatre, 68 North Market St., Wailuku, 6 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or (714) 305-2128, or visit www.africanamericansonmaui.com.

Makana Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth

Big Island

Saturday, January 31:
Makana Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth. Makana received a grant in the ‘80s from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to study under Hawaiian slack key legend Sonny Chillingworth. By the age of 15, he had already turned professional. This concert is a Tribute that Makana has long intended to create for the Big Island. Sonny Chillingworth was one of the most influential slack key guitarists in history. He played with Gabby Pahinui for years, and released “Waimea Cowboy” in the ‘60s, which went Gold. Special guests include Liebert Lyndsey, George Kuo, Marlene Sai, and more. A video tribute will also be incorporated into the show. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or kahilutheatre.org.

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for the Whales

Maui

Saturday, January 31:
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for the Whales. One of the largest fun runs and walking events on Maui. The race includes a 2.5 mile walk, 5K run, 10K run and half marathon run. This fundraiser supports humpback whale research, as well as marine education and conservation. The Run & Walk begins and ends at Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, and includes live entertainment by local recording artist Marty Dread. Participants will also enjoy a post-race continental breakfast, tours of Pacific Whale Foundation’s facilities, discounted whale watch tickets and a commemorative t-shirt. The Run & Walk for the Whales also includes professional chip timing for runners, Gatorade aid stations, plus free massages from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Pacific Whale Foundation, Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, Ma`alaea. For information call (808) 249-8811 or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.