Arts and Entertainment Wrap Up: 11-15-18

Dr. Tim's Medicine Band will be playing at Hale Halawai on Sunday for the Going Nuts for the Holidays Festival. (Dr.Tim's Medicine Band/Courtesy Photo)
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Tickets on sale for comedian, YouTube superstar JP Sears

Comedian and YouTube superstar, JP Sears, will be performing his comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Kahilu Theater. Tickets went on sale to the general public Wednesday.

Sears is an emotional healing coach, international teacher, speaker at events, world traveler and curious student of life. His work empowers people to live more meaningful lives. Sears speaks and performs at numerous events, conferences, festivals, and retreats around the world. He is very active on his YouTube channel, AwakenWithJP, where he encourages healing and growth through his entertainingly informative, humorous, and inspiring videos including his hit Ultra Spiritual comedy series.

Tickets are $37.50/$40.50/$43.50 plus service charges and VIP tickets are also available and can be bought at www.kahilutheatre.org or by calling 885-6868.

Info: You can learn more about Sears and his work at AwakenWithJP.com and YouTube.com/AwakenWithJP.

Hawaii inspired art for sale with Waimea Arts Council

During the month of December, the Waimea Arts Council is holding its annual art show and sale, “Affordable Art at Exceptional Prices.” The exhibit is from Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. All art is created by local artists.

A range of island inspired art will be on sale at affordable prices, from $2.50 to $250. This includes: original paintings, drawings, creation in wood, photography, jewelry, prints and cards.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade. The parade runs from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be coffee, cocoa and cookies available.

Info: Visit waimeaartcouncil.org, as well as Facebook or Instagram at Firehouse Art Gallery.

Hula at the VAC

The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kilauea performance series continues at 10:20 a.m. Saturday with a presentation by Kumu Haamauliola Aiona with the students of Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Public Charter School.

The presentation takes place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula in the 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.

Info: Visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222 for more information.

Dr. Tim’s Medicine Band headlines weekend festival

From 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dr. Tim’s Medicine Band will be playing at Hale Halawai for the Going Nuts for the Holidays Festival.

The band will be performing vintage music.

Info: Email help@hendlinhealth.com

Local musicians Doug &Dan’s CD now available

The latest album from Doug &Dan is currently at CD Baby and will be soon available on Amazon.

The album is available for sale on store.cdbaby.com. To find it search for Doug &Dan. You can hear clips of the tunes on the website as well. CDs are also available at the Waimea General Store.

Info: Email dougjohnsonmusic@yahoo.com