Archive for "December 4th, 2016"

Emily T Gail Show

Big Island

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and how high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide.  Emily provides updates on many local events in December. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 4 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 11 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 18 – `Ohana Slack Key; December 25 – Spirit of Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Voices of Aloha Christmas Concert

Oahu

Sunday, December 4:
Voices of Aloha Christmas Concert.
  Voices of Aloha’s 50-member chorus will present its one-performance only, much anticipated, popular public Christmas concert of the season. Tickets will be available for purchase on a first come first served basis.  To purchase online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/. You may also purchase tickets directly from choir members or at the concert door starting at 5 p.m., December 4th. McKinley High School Auditorium, 1039 S. King St., Honolulu.  For information visit https://voicesofaloha.live/.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

Oahu

Friday, December 4:
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.
  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit

Kauai

Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. 
Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Going Nuts for the Holidays Event

Big Island

Sunday, December 4:
Going Nuts for the Holidays Event.
  Featuring Big Island grown macadamia nuts and coconuts. Live entertainment including hula, music, lectures, food demonstrations & samplings throughout the day. Fun for the entire family. A Zero Waste Event. Special Fundraiser Concert for Standing Rock Protectors, 4 to 7 p.m.; $15 donation. Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call (808) 936-5233 or visit http://hawaiianwellness.com/.

World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film

Oahu

Sunday, December 4: 
World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film.
  This 90- minute documentary features interviews with 36 WWII veterans and focuses on more than a dozen Pearl Harbor survivors and eye-witnesses, including Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. Narrated by actor Tom Selleck. Attendees can meet USS Arizona survivors and Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams, who are expected to attend the screening.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Cost: $10 per person, or $5 with Museum admission. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Vangie.Villa@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or call 808-447-1794.

Holiday Pops with Guest Vocalist Nicole Parker

Maui

Sunday, December 4:
Holiday Pops with Guest Vocalist Nicole Parker.
  Holiday Pops is all about tradition. The Maui Pops Orchestra and guest vocalist, Nicole Parker.  Nicole will sing a fun-filled selection of holiday music backed by the Maui Pops, and the orchestra will play some on its own, including “Around the World at Christmas,” “Trepak” from The Nutcracker and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  3:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Waipa Kalo Festival

Kauai

Sunday, December 4:
Waipa Kalo Festival.
  Celebrate kalo with educational displays, a biggest kalo contest, poi pounding, kalo tastings, and foods inspired by kalo.  Enjoy live music, hands-on activities, local artisans, a recipe contest, and silent auction. Bring a beach chair and enjoy the entire day at Waipa (just a half mile past town). Waipa’s beautiful Halulu Fishpond, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5 for adults and $1 for keiki (ages 3-18). For information visit http://www.waipafoundation.org/.