Archive for "January, 2015"

Burns Supper 2015

Kauai

Saturday, January 31:
Burns Supper 2015. Celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s renowned National Poet born in 1759. Event sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Kauai. There is a dinner cost and it is table plated at Wranglers Restaurant, 9852 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. For tickets and information, please call Dave Walker at (808) 652-0616 or Colleen at (808) 346-1662.

A Night at the Cotton Club Musical Revue

Maui

Saturday, January 31:
A Night at the Cotton Club Musical Revue. Highlighting the history of The Cotton Club that was a New York City jazz night club located first in the Harlem neighborhood on 142nd St & Lenox Ave from 1923 to 1935, and then for a brief period from 1936 to 1940 in the midtown Theater District. The club operated most notably during America’s Prohibition Era. Historical Iao Theatre, 68 North Market St., Wailuku, 6 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or (714) 305-2128, or visit www.africanamericansonmaui.com.

Makana Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth

Big Island

Saturday, January 31:
Makana Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth. Makana received a grant in the ‘80s from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to study under Hawaiian slack key legend Sonny Chillingworth. By the age of 15, he had already turned professional. This concert is a Tribute that Makana has long intended to create for the Big Island. Sonny Chillingworth was one of the most influential slack key guitarists in history. He played with Gabby Pahinui for years, and released “Waimea Cowboy” in the ‘60s, which went Gold. Special guests include Liebert Lyndsey, George Kuo, Marlene Sai, and more. A video tribute will also be incorporated into the show. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or kahilutheatre.org.

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for the Whales

Maui

Saturday, January 31:
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for the Whales. One of the largest fun runs and walking events on Maui. The race includes a 2.5 mile walk, 5K run, 10K run and half marathon run. This fundraiser supports humpback whale research, as well as marine education and conservation. The Run & Walk begins and ends at Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, and includes live entertainment by local recording artist Marty Dread. Participants will also enjoy a post-race continental breakfast, tours of Pacific Whale Foundation’s facilities, discounted whale watch tickets and a commemorative t-shirt. The Run & Walk for the Whales also includes professional chip timing for runners, Gatorade aid stations, plus free massages from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Pacific Whale Foundation, Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, Ma`alaea. For information call (808) 249-8811 or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Oahu

Thursdays – Sundays, January 30 – February 16:
To Kill a Mockingbird. This beloved play is taken from the novel written by Harper Lee about a trial of a young Negro wrongfully accused of a grave crime, and subsequent dramatic events surrounding a young six-year old white girl and her brother in a quiet southern town in the 1930s. Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For information, show times, and tickets, call (808) 753-0274 or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, January 29:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Kaua`i Wellness Expo

Kauai

Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25:
Kaua`i Wellness Expo. Expo will include speakers, workshops, products, and much more. $5 per day; $7 both days. Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors and children 12 and under free. For information call (808) 652-4328 or visit www.kauaihwa.org.

Judy Collins in Concert

Big Island

Saturday, January 24:
Judy Collins in Concert. This modern day Renaissance woman continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. This singer/songwriter folk music icon has a 50 album body of work to her name. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m. Honoka`a Peoples Theater, Honoka`a. For videos, more information and tickets call (808) 896-4845 or visit www.lazarbear.com.

Color the Cosmos Day

Oahu

Saturday, January 24:
Color the Cosmos Day. Grand opening of Pacific Aviation Museum’s exhibit showcasing student enhanced Astrophotography images. The exhibit is part of the Smithsonian Affiliate “Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos” program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. For more information, call (808) 441-1006 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org or call.

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai

Big Island

Wednesday, January 21 – Sunday, January 25:
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Eligible players are winners of the majors since 2010, plus eight professionals by invitation with 15 or more career victories, including one major. The golf competition will be held on the Hualalai Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. 54-Hole – Stroke Play with a 1.8 million dollar purse. Conversations with players, media, volunteers, PGA officials, spectators and more on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory. The tournament is also featured on Emily T Gail Talk TV found on Na Leo TV Channel 53, 54 and www.Naleo.tv.