Bill Noble Jazz Combo performance supports Donkey Mill Art Center
Donkey Mill Art Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a concert by the Bill Noble Jazz Combo at 4:30 p.m Nov. 29 in the Malulani Pavilion at Holualoa Inn.
A native of Kohala, Bill Noble is an accomplished saxophone, flute and clarinet player and composer whose resume includes performances with Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, the Temptations and recently, Jennifer Hudson.
Noble will bring the finest island musicians together for an evening of Latin and jazz favorites. Original artwork will be sold in an auction. The event is expected to sell out. Tickets are $60 for center members or $70 for nonmembers and may be purchased by calling 322-3362.
Volcano Village studio tour scheduled
The Volcano Village Artists Hui Studio tour and sale will be held Nov. 28 through 30.
Volcano Village artists will open their studios to the public where they can shop for one-of-a-kind art and fine jewelry. Also, Cafe Ono will be serving an organic plate lunch each day.
‘The Barber of Seville’ to be screened
The Hoku Concert Series and Regal Cinemas continues the Met HD Live series at 12:55 p.m. Saturday at Makalapua Cinemas with Gioacchino Rossini’s comedy, “The Barber of Seville.”
An encore performance will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Live entertainment, vendors highlight festival Saturday
The Blue Sea Artisans Gallery, in collaboration with Kona International Market, presents its fifth annual Fall Art and Music Festival from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kona International Market, 74-5533 Luhia St. The event features vendor booths, keiki crafts and door prizes. Food court vendors will offer specials.
Entertainment will be held on the main stage. UI Ona Mele Hula will perform from 10 to 10:40 a.m. Kahikina’s Nahenahe Ohana is on from 11 a.m. to noon. Ponchoman takes the stage from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m. Music entertainment will be offered from 1:10 to 2. Music by Cathy and Brian will be from 2:10 to 3 p.m. Mexican dancing is scheduled from 3:10 to 4 p.m.
For more information about the event, call the Kona International Market Management office 329-6262 or Blue Sea Artisans Gallery at 329-8000. The gallery is located at the north side of the Makai building.
Fundraising efforts pay off for Honokaa People’s Theatre
The Honokaa People’s Theatre’s fundraising efforts for the purchase of a new $60,000 digital projector exceeded expectations, raising almost double the desired goal. Support from the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council and from in-house and online donations resulted in more than 500 contributions from the community in 60 days.
Because of digital media conversion, the theater needed a costly upgrade to avoid ending movie showings and closure, like Hilo’s Kress Theatre, which was unable to fund a digital conversion. The Honokaa theater, built in 1930 by the Tanimoto family, received almost $90,000 in a mix of small and large donations from resident families, historical enthusiasts and film and music supporters.
Additional contributions have been designated for the formation of a nonprofit organization to encourage arts and cultural programming and classes.
The theater is run by Dr. Tawn Keeney and his daughter, Phaethon.
For more information, to volunteer time or to submit nonprofit ideas, call 775-0000, email hpt@honokaapeople.com or visit honokaapeople.com.
Hoobastank to perform at Brewhouse Oasis
Kona Brewing Co. continues its tradition of bringing live music to Kona on Dec. 5 when the rock band Hoobastank will perform at Brewhouse Oasis located at Kona Brewing Co.’s Brewery Block at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona. Originally from Los Angeles, Hoobastank is best known for the hit, “The Reason,” selling 10 million albums worldwide.
This concert marks Kona Brewing’s first VIP access package option for $59 which gives concert-goers early entry into the venue and its VIP reception area, drink vouchers for Kona brews, a limited edition Hoobastank commemorative poster and a pupu buffet. General admission tickets are also available for $39.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Opening band, The Darkroom, takes the stage at 6:30 and Hoobastank will headline at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online, in person at Soundwave Music, or directly from Kona Brewing Co.’s retail shop and Growler Shack.
Fellowship for Native Hawaiian artists
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation has announced a new fellowship for Native Hawaiian artists active in dance, music and traditional and visual arts. Through a partnership with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Leonard and Rose Freeman Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation offers this new fellowship exclusively to Native Hawaiian artists. The awards include support ranging up to $20,000 per artist and those who apply will need to submit documentation of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
To apply, online applications must be submitted at your.culturegrants.org. by 5 p.m. Jan. 15. For more information about the foundation or to make a donation, visit nativeartsandcultures.org.