Archive for "March 18th, 2017"

Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua’s First Anniversary Celebration – Honoka`a

Big Island

Saturday, March 18: 
Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua’s First Anniversary Celebration – Honoka`a.
  Celebrate this one year anniversary with music, hula, cultural activities, and family fun. The event opens with the blessing of the new exhibit hall and unfolds to feature performances by Sonny Lim, Hula Me Ka Honua, Hawane Rios, Halau Waika, Hualalai, and Brad Bordessa. Vendor booths featuring crafts, informational displays, and cultural activities will be on site. Bid on prizes at the silent auction fundraiser, and dine on a Hawaiian plate dinner featuring Kalua Pork and Squid Lu`au or vegan dishes prepared by Sea Dandelion Cafe. Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua, 45-3490 Mamane St., Suite B, Hamakua. Pre-order your Hawaiian plate for $15 by contacting Roxane Esquera at (808) 936-0853 or Vikki Catellacci at (808) 937-5241.

Na Mele O Ko Olina

Oahu

Saturday, March 18: 
Na Mele O Ko Olina. 
This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. The artists feature work in glass, ceramics, photography, wood workers, fiber art, jewelry of all kinds, and fine art. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, March 18:
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. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. 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 more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair “Under the Big Tent”

Kauai

Saturday, March 18:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair “Under the Big Tent”. 
The Artisan Fair offers a great selection of quality handcrafted products from over 35 of Kaua`i’s finest Artisans.  Choose from photography, jewelry, aloha wear, palm bark baskets, wood carvings, pounded mulberry bark, local fruit jellies & sauces, soaps, photography, quilts, original oil paintings, table linens, and much more. Enjoy live music and Joe’s Food Wagon. Poipu Beach.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 634-0243.