With a series of unforgettable live concerts, dinners, and festivities, the 2008 Hawai`i Romance Festival will celebrate romance and highlight Hawai`i as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Hosted by the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai`i, the 2008 Festival will feature a blend of musical performers from around the world. Launched in March of 2007 as the Return to Romance festival, the newly renamed Hawai`i Romance Festival will offer more – more music, more performers, more celebrities, and, of course, more ROMANCE. The 2008 Festival will feature 10 days of events from May 2 to 11, 2008.
This growing film festival is dedicated to new independent narrative films and filmmakers as well as established films and actors. Held at the Waikoloa Beach Resort, it includes outdoor and indoor movie venues, social events, music, food, filmmaker panels, awards brunch and chances to meet filmmakers and actors. Tickets: $5. Contact 883-0394 or visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.
