Archive for "January, 2015"

Willie K’s BBQ Blues Fest 2014 “Sharing the Aloha”

Maui

Saturday, January 10:
Willie K’s BBQ Blues Fest 2014 “Sharing the Aloha”. Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Also welcoming back Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac).  More artists will be announced soon. War Memorial Soccer Field, Ka`ahumanu Ave., Wailuku. 3 to 10 p.m. For information visit www.williek.com.

Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway

Big Island

Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11:
Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Kauai Community Players 2015 – The Last Five Years

Kauai

Fridays – Sundays, January 9 – 25:
Kauai Community Players 2015 – The Last Five Years. An ingenious two-character musical that chronicles a complete cycle of a relationship. The male character starts the story from the beginning and the female from the end until they meet in the middle. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. Show times are Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $25. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Hyundai Tournament of Champions

Maui

Monday – Friday, January 8 – 12:
Hyundai Tournament of Champions. This is the only event on the PGA TOUR that features past tournament winners. See some of the world’s best golfers compete at Kapalua’s legendary Plantation Course. Don’t miss your chance to experience golf, Hawaiian style. Youth 18 and under are admitted when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets start at $20. Get your tickets today, visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. Don’t miss your chance to play with the pros. Plantation Course at Kapalua, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For more information or to register call (808) 665-9160, or visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com.

Hawai`iana Live

Big Island

Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

South Pacific

Kauai

Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels

Big Island

Every Tuesday Morning:
Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels. 8:30am. Come to BikeWorks Beach & Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call 808-886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via itunes and a free podcast.

Emily T Gail Show

Big Island

Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, 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 golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends

Big Island

Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. .  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.