Archive for "August, 2016"

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair

Kauai

Saturday, August 20: 
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.  Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair brings to their events.  Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work.  Fine products like Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone & wood carvings, paintings & prints, note cards, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, Hawaiian dolls, hakus & hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, and much more.  St. Raphael Church, 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa.  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Hana Cultural Center & Museum Ho`olaule`a

Maui

Saturday, August 20:
Hana Cultural Center & Museum Ho`olaule`a.
  Annual Festival highlighting the people, culture and history of Hana and benefitting the Hana Cultural Center & Museum; featuring Hawaiian music, food booths, farmers market, crafts booths, lucky draw, silent auction and more.  Hana Ranch Fair Grounds, 1 Mill St., Hana.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 281-2021 or visit www.hanaculturalcenter.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, August 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 www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Maui Calls: “Celebrating Vintage Hawaiian Fashion”

Maui

Friday, August 19: 
Maui Calls: “Celebrating Vintage Hawaiian Fashion”. 
This annual gala fundraiser starts with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade. Highlights include live and silent auctions, concert with a surprise musical guest, and dancing under the glowing glass roof of the Pavilion.  Enjoy pūpū created by chefs from Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines from around the world.  This event is for ages 21 and over only. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavillion and A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Big Island

Thursday – Sunday, August 18 – 21:
Monty Python’s Spamalot.
Presented by Waimea Community Theatre and Chorus, this musical comedy was adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  It retells the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.  It features a bevy of beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, and French People.  Spamalot won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was nominated for 14 Tony Awards.  Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea.  Showtimes are Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Obon at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Big Island

Monday & Tuesday, August 15 & 16:
Obon at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm.
  Learn about Obon – the Festival of Souls, a Japanese Buddhist tradition honoring ancestors. Visitors can create floating lanterns and learn about past farming methods. Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook.  For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, August 14: 
Princeville Night Market.
  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Hawai`i International Music Festival

Maui

Sunday, August 14: 
Hawai`i International Music Festival.  This special concert will combine the finest classical music with Hawaiian culture, featuring performances by Silberger and Shoremount-Obra, along with soprano Mikayla Sager, cellist Daniel Lelchuk, and pianist Kwan Yi. They’ll share undiscovered gems by Shostakovich, Piazzolla, Kodály, Rachmaninoff, Bachelet, Mozart, and more.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Movies in the Park

Kauai

Friday, August 12: 
Movies in the Park.  Free admission.  Bring blankets or beach chairs.  Refreshments available for purchase.  This is a family friendly event. Poipu Beach Park, 1959-2177 Ho`one Rd., Koloa.  7:45 p.m. pre-show entertainment by the Excel! Dance.  Movie begins at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 240-1312 or visit www.poipurotary.org.

An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones

Maui

Tuesday, August 9: 

An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones.  Since two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 with “Chuck E’s In Love,” she has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums.   Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.  Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.