Archive for "December, 2019"

The Joyful Hearts caroling at The Shops at Wailea

Maui

December 15, 2019:
The Joyful Hearts caroling at The Shops at Wailea. Special Holiday events scheduled at The Shops at Wailea starting Black Friday, Nov. 29th through the month of December. Come join us for a night of sing-along lead by Bonnie Newman! The Shops at Wailea is Maui’s premier shopping and dining destination with more than 70 distinct boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries. For more information, visit our website at, www.theshopsatwailea.com or call us at (808) 891-6770.

The Chamber Orchestra of Kona presents a pair of holiday concerts!

Big Island

December 15, 2019 – December 16, 2019:
The Chamber Orchestra of Kona presents a pair of holiday concerts! Join the Chamber Orchestra of Kona (COOK) in a celebration of this festive season with more than an hour of orchestral music. The concert will feature holiday favorites including Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Silent Night featuring Michael Cripps, COOK’s principal cellist, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24, a rendition of the Ukranian Bell Carol as performed by the Trans Siberian Orchestra and more! And we’ll send you out singing as you join the orchestra in a sing-along medley of favorite Christmas carols. The Chamber Orchestra of Kona, more familiarly known as “COOK,” generally presents 4 pairs of concerts between September and May of each year. COOK is comprised of over 30 local musicians from all works of life including retired educators, realtors, medical professionals and even a professional musician or two! If you are interested in playing with COOK please contact the organization through the website.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Legends of Slack Key

Kauai

December 15, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Legends of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha).
Tickets and information at www.mcmasterslackkey.com or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.

Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko

Big Island

December 14, 2019:
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko. VAC’s Hula Kahiko series continues, Saturday 10:30-11:00 AM. The performance takes place on the kahua hula (hula platform) located near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. This presentation is free and open to the public and will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. National Park entrance fees may apply. These free events are supported in part by Hawaii Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program.

Joy of Christmas

Kauai

December 14, 2019 – December 22, 2019:
Joy of Christmas. Join us for the “Joy of Christmas” festival of lights hosted at St. December 14, 2019 – December 22, 2019:
Joy of Christmas. Join us for the “Joy of Christmas” festival of lights hosted at St. Raphael Church. FREE ADMISSION.
We have invited the community to create a celebration of the “12 days of Kauai Christmas” for all Kauai residents and visitors. Festivities begin Saturday November 30th and run every Saturday and Sunday after that until December 22nd from 6pm until 8pm. Christmas light display; Food & Drink available for purchase; Activities for the Keiki (Children). Delicious soups, hot plate dinners, hot dogs, popcorn, home-made pastries Hot chocolate, tea, soda, juice, water.
Gift Shop with many Advent and Christmas specialties for sale.
Join us this year to bring the Joy of Christmas to Keiki, Kapuna and all ages in between. Learn more at:
www.st-raphael-kauai.org Raphael Church. FREE ADMISSION.
We have invited the community to create a celebration of the “12 days of Kauai Christmas” for all Kauai residents and visitors. Festivities begin Saturday November 30th and run every Saturday and Sunday after that until December 22nd from 6pm until 8pm. Christmas light display; Food & Drink available for purchase; Activities for the Keiki (Children). Delicious soups, hot plate dinners, hot dogs, popcorn, home-made pastries Hot chocolate, tea, soda, juice, water.
Gift Shop with many Advent and Christmas specialties for sale.
Join us this year to bring the Joy of Christmas to Keiki, Kapuna and all ages in between. Learn more at:

HTTPS://WWW.ST-RAPHAEL-KAUAI.ORG/

Santa in da House ~ Princeville

Kauai

December 14, 2019:
Santa in da House ~ Princeville. Santa is in da House! Saturday, December 14th 10.00-11.00am Bring the keiki to meet Santa at the Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Drive, Princeville (across from the Library) BRING YOUR CAMERA for Photos with Santa Light Refreshments will be served. This event is hosted by the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee. For more events information please visit our website~ www.princevillecommunity.com

Ron Artis II & the Truth

Maui

December 14, 2019:
Ron Artis II & the Truth. Ron Artis II plays music from his heart and soul. Raised on Oahu in a creative and religious household led by musically gifted parents, Ron developed his multi-instrumental prowess playing in the Artis Family Band. Piano and guitar became his main modes of expression, though he has mastered numerous other instruments. He caught the attention of some of the big-name musicians in the islands and on the mainland, crossing genres and creating demand for his playing and collaboration. His 2018 debut album, Soul Street, crystallizes the full range of influences: Delta blues and gospel, northern soul and R&B, alongside in-depth and personal lyrics. He’s finally making big waves on the mainland and beyond, and returns to Hawaii on a triumphant tour with his band, The Truth – which includes brother Stevon on drums. Get ready for the tidal wave of heart and soul music that is Ron Artis II & the Truth! Tickets: $26, $31 (plus applicable fees)

West Hawaii County Band in Concert for the Holidays!

Big Island

December 13, 2019:
West Hawaii County Band in Concert for the Holidays! The West Hawaii County Band will present an hour of festive music for the season. Come enjoy standards like Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas,” and “Mele Kalikimaka” as well as stirring medleys including “A Canadian Brass Christmas” The West Hawaii County Band, a unit of the Hawaii County Band, performs throughout the year at monthly concerts and local civic events including Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Ironman and more. The band is comprised of over 20 local musicians from all walks of life including professional musicians, educators, physicians and more.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

December 13, 2019 – December 27, 2019:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Join in the festivity! Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! With a wide variety of shopping, local crafters, several excellent restaurants, a dozen art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment, there is always something for the whole family to enjoy! Every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten

Kauai

December 13, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten.Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha).
Tickets and information at www.mcmasterslackkey.com or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.