Archive for "May 20th, 2017"

Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert

Maui

Saturday, May 20: 
Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert.
  The world’s greatest love story takes to the concert stage in this landmark Maui presentation. From the first notes to the final breath West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Hearing West Side Story with full orchestrations is an experience not to be missed.  Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.  7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 870-9920 or visit http://mauionstage.com/.

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. 
Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  4 to 10 p .m.  For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Waikiki Artfest

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Waikiki Artfest.
Event features approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products.  Enjoy live entertainment as well as great food available for purchase.  Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the Honolulu Zoo, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit www.hotcrafts.net.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, May 20:
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/.

Daikon Festival 2017

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Daikon Festival 2017.
A harvest festival held every year to show gratitude to nature’s blessings. Enjoy cultural food, cooking demonstration, stage entertainment, and Hawai`i made crafts. Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 623-7693 or visit www.honbushin.us.