Archive for "January 16th, 2016"

Makahiki Challenge 2016

Oahu

Saturday, January 16: 
Makahiki Challenge 2016.  The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile journey through tireless hills, obstacles, and mud. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness, your efforts will be rewarded with live music and world class beer from Kona Brewing Company. Run for fun! Kauloa Ranch, 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe.  9 a.m.  For information call (808) 237-8515 or visit www.makahikichallenge.com.

“A Concert for the New Year” with Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival

Big Island

Saturday, January 16: 
“A Concert for the New Year” with Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival.  Beautiful chamber music in an inspired setting. With Iggy Jang on violin and Cary Lewis on piano, at Hi`ilani Ecohouse, 47-391 Velez Rd., Honoka`a. 4 p.m. $65 per person. Seating is limited. Light pupu and libations served. For tickets and information call (808) 333-7378 or visit www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.yapsody.com.

Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee

Kauai

Saturday, January 16: 
Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee.  Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee returns to Lawai International Center to offer a rare and unique opportunity: two concerts of shakuhachi, the ancient ceremonial Japanese flute, in a hand-carved structure true to 13th-century Japanese temple architecture. There will be a reception an hour before the concert with shakuhachi students and volunteers.  Lawai International Center’s Hall of Compassion, 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo. 3:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 651-8893.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, January 16: 
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply.  Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.