Rohner to paint
live at Kona Oceanfront Gallery
Watch a painting in progress with artist Vicki Rohner demonstrating her technique as the celebrity guest from 4 p.m. until closing this evening at the Kona Oceanfront Gallery in Kailua-Kona.
A resident of Hawaii for more than 35 years, she works in oils, pastels and porcelain. Working in successive layers that build complex color, each layer of the piece informing the layer of the next, she creates a feeling, using light and composition to not just render an image, but to express the mood of the subject.
A widely exhibited artist, and well known for her rich colors and realistic impressionist style, she has participated in shows from New York City to Hawaii. The State of Hawaii has purchased her work for inclusion in its permanent collection, and her art is in public and private collections worldwide.
Rohner pays it forward as a teacher through the “Artists In The Schools,” program, and as the artist in residence at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, she uses her own technique to guide her students to successfully use the elements of composition and design.
Info: www.artbyvicki.com.
West Hawaii
County Band offers free concert
The West Hawaii County band performs at 6:30 p.m. this evening at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona.
The free performance, “Holiday Lights,” features an hour of music in celebration of the holiday season and is a tribute to the many cultures who celebrate the lights this season. This performance was originally scheduled for Dec. 9 but was delayed to this week.
This performance is part of the band’s monthly Free Friday Concert Series sponsored by the Hawaii County Parks and Recreation Department and the West Hawaii County Band Friends, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Info: www.westhawaiiband.com.
Keanaaina to play free concert
in Waikoloa
Alii Keanaaina will offer a free concert Saturday at the Queens’ Marketplace Coronation Pavilion in Waikoloa.
Part of Queens’ Marketplace’s Monthly Mini-Concert Series, Keanaaina takes the stage from 6 to 8 p.m.
Keanaaina is a falsetto singer, songwriter and musician. His band, He Mele No, comprises his twin brother, Nui, and cousins, Pililani Pua-Kaipo and Bradshaw Ellis. Keanaaina won the 201 Clyde “Kindy” Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling Contest.
Info: www.queensmarketplace.net.
Waimea Community Theatre brings Cahill play to stage
Waimea Community Theatre presents “Strange Whorl,” a touching and dramatic holiday play by local playwright Eliza Cahill.
Performances are slated at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Honokaa People’s Theatre. The group then takes “Strange Whorl” to Kahilu Theatre for 7 p.m. performances on Dec. 28 and 29 in Waimea.
The play is recommended for those age 12 and older.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. They are available at Without Boundaries, Waimea General Store, Waikoloa Mailbox, Taro Patch Gifts and online at www.waimeacommunitytheatre.org.
Info: www.waimeacommunitytheatre.org.
Hula Kahiko series continues Saturday
Volcano Art Center’s 2016 Hula Kahiko series continues at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with a performance by Kumu hula Sammye Ku‘ualoha Young with Halau Na Lei Hiwahiwa ‘o Ku‘ualoha.
Halau Na Lei Hiwahiwa ‘o Ku’ualoha was founded in 2008 by Kumu Sammye Ku’ualoha Young, who starting taking hula lessons at age 12, as a student of the late Kumu hula Rae Fonseca, in Hilo. She started her halau after receiving her ‘uniki, hula’s graduation ceremony, from Fonseca in 2007. Kumu Young’s halau performed in the Merrie Monarch competition in 2014.
The free performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the center. For the series, hula halau from across Hawaii are invited to perform each month in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. These performances are presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. National Park entrance fees may apply.
Held in conjunction with this performance, Native Hawaiian culture specialist Kumu Hula Ab Valencia and members of Halau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu as they share with you “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. Participants will learn a hula, use various hula implements and try their hand at lei making.
Info: www.volcanoartcenter.org.
‘Let The Music Move You’ Sunday in Kona
The Edible World Institute hosts “Let The Music Move You” on Sunday in Kailua-Kona.
The night of uplifting music to bring together the community and inspire change runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the institutde located off Kopiko Place. It will feature a creative collaboration showcasing Kona’s music scene across generations, including the vocals Binti Bailey, as well as the work of The Edible, Big Island Music Academy and George Wit. Music will also be provided by Bolo with a debut performance by the SoulFull singing group. The night will end with dance music by DJ Static Traveler.
“Let The Music Move You” is an all ages event. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for keiki younger than age 8.
Info: 326-4004.
Ballroom dance club hosts Holiday Dance
The Kona Ballroom Dance Club is holding a Holiday Dance starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Kona Elks Club in Kailua-Kona.
Attendees are asked to wear red and green and to bring a toy to be given to a child in foster care in keeping with the dance club’s traditin of giving each year to child welfare services in Hawaii. Gift cards, as well as cash and check donations, can also be made to KBDC, which will purchase items.
The three-hour dance event is free for members; $5 for nonmembers. A Waltz lesson will be offered.
Info: raziaskz@gmail.com.
Aha Opio Moku O Keawe to perform
Aha Opio Moku O Keawe performs Wednesday during this week’s Christmas at Keauhou Concert at Keauhou Shopping Center.
The 6 p.m. performance is a benefit for Kako’o I Na Keiki — Kinia’i Care Package. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items to help Big Island keiki.
Info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com.
Chamber Orchestra of Kona to perform
Chamber Orchestra of Kona will perform a Holly Jolly Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay Kaleiopapa Convention Center.
The performance features guest conductor Michael Cripps and concertmaster Ursula Vietze. The orchestra will play classic and modern musical arrangements to celebrate the holidays including A Christmas Festival, O Holy Night, the Manheim Steamroller arrangement of Fum Fum Fum and selections from The Nutcracker.
General admission is $10, preferred seaging is $20. Children up to age 17 are free.
Info: Chamber-OrchestraofKona.com.
