Archive for "March, 2015"

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
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”. March 4 & 5 – Danny Carvalho; March 11 & 12 – Led Kaapana; March 18 & 19 – Ken Emerson; March 25 & 26 – Sean Na`auao. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

South Pacific

Kauai

Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Pau Hana Culinary Festival

Big Island

Every Tuesday:
Pau Hana Culinary Festival. Shop for local farm fresh produce; see live chef demonstrations, visit Big Island food vendors and browse gourmet products all while enjoying live music and entertainment. Admission is free. The Shops at Mauna Lani, , 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Waimea. 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call (808) 885-9501.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends

Big Island

Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming.  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)

Kauai

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 donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 1 – Dreams Come True; March 8 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; March 15 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 22 – Legends of Slack Key; March 29 – Honoring Raymond Kane. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sake Appreciation Festival

Oahu

Sunday, March 1:
Sake Appreciation Festival. The ancient name for Japan was Toyo ashihara no mizuho no kuni, or the land of rice. A by-product of rice, sake has long been a vital part of Japanese culture. Sake’s strongest connection with Japanese culture lays in its traditional indispensability at social gatherings. Sake has an important place at Japanese festivals, ceremonies and rituals.   Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 3 p.m.   For information call (808) 841-4755 or visit www.e-shrine.org.

Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai in Concert

Maui

Sunday, March 1:
Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai in Concert. With 21 Grammy Award nominations combined, Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai, and pianist/composer, Peter Kater’s 25 year collaboration has produced some of the most memorable and ground breaking recordings in the New Age and World Music genres. Their music is intimate, intelligent, soulful, soaring and heart centered. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Imiloa’s 9th Anniversary Celebration with a Free Family Day

Big Island

Sunday, March 1:
Imiloa’s 9th Anniversary Celebration with a Free Family Day. Don’t miss this “Annual Free Family Day at Imiloa.” Enjoy complimentary access to Imiloa’s exhibit hall, free planetarium programs, garden tours, as well as the Journey through the Universe presentations featuring inspiring astronomy talks every hour. There will be food available to purchase such as chili and rice, and hotdogs. Free birthday cake will be served to the first 1,000 visitors. For information call (808) 969-9703 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.