The Island of Hawaii is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, it’s nickname, “The Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring.
Travel back in time to 1916 with Integrated Resources Manager/Archeologist Dr. Jadelyn Moniz-Nakamura as she shares the story of the development of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in 'After Dark Out of the Park: The Establishment of Hawaii National Park Historical Slideshow." Dr. Moniz-Nakamura's [...]
On Wednesday, May 25, Kona Historical Society is honored to present, for the Hanohano O Kona Lecture Series, a "pop-up exhibit," historic slideshow, and discussion of paniolo life in Kona, Hawaii. Don't miss this preview of KHS' first rotating exhibit to be shown in its upcoming gallery, the Kona [...]
Our 2016 Summer Musical is going to be the classic Broadway hit Grease - the celebration of 1950s youth subculture based at Rydell High School. This is planned as a Youth Troupe Production, directed by Beth Dunningtion, with guest musical director and choreographer, with some cameo roles played by [...]
Casablanca Jazz Quartet performs 9pm-midnight for the Gatsby Party on New Year's Eve at Gertrude's Jazz Bar in Kailua-Kona. Call (808) 327-JAZZ for reservations. Feel free to dress in the style of the "Roaring '20s" flappers!
Welcome the Spirit of Liberty Foundation Freedom Bell to Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Following the 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. opening ceremony, anyone may ring the Freedom Bell in memory of service of a loved/remembered one. The Bell will remain available until Dec. 10, the [...]
WHAT: Dare to Pair, Spirited Dinner
WHO: Back by popular demand, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel once again presents a fun food and cocktail pairing event with special guest Chandra Lucariello, master mixologist and Southern Wine and Spirits' director of mixology. The reception and [...]
Dance of the Bees is an original multi-media dance show that examines the life and plight of bees. Director Angel Prince will collaborate with local beekeepers to create an artistic and educational show based on a topic that is both relevant, and urgent. More than one hundred students from the [...]
With the theme, "Lavalicious-A Chocolate Salute to the 100th Birthday of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park," the fifth Big Island Chocolate Festival is May 13-14 with events headquartered from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Chocolate decadence includes a cacao plantation tour at Original Hawaiian [...]
On Thursday, November 3, at 7pm Big Island poets will gather for their presentation 'Voices: Rising from the Page" at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus. Join Big Island renshi poets as they share stories of triumph, sadness, and the range of emotions which come from the written page.
Join Rebecca Folsom and learn to sing and express authentically with ease and flow, tapping into your own personal vocal freedom! Uncover and polish the beauty and power of your individual authentic voice. Attendees will be able to work/play with all three artistic mediums at the same time.
