More than $100K raised for Arts Ed @ Kahilu

Two recent GOLD events hosted by Kahilu Theatre helped raise more than $100,000 for Arts Ed @ Kahilu.

The evening concerts took place in intimate settings at private residences on the Kohala Coast and featured performances by Angela and Michael Ingersoll, in January, and Kalani Pe’a, in February. Eighty people attended each event and contributed more than $100,000 in donations and ticket sales.

Arts Ed @ Kahilu offers season artist performances for local youth and year-round classes, camps, and workshops to engage young audiences and inspire future generations of artists.

“Our Kahilu Gold evenings are joyful occasions to build awareness of our arts education programs and extend the theatre’s reach to new audiences,” said Executive Director Deborah Goodwin. “We are very grateful for the generosity of everyone who made these evenings such a success.”

The Kahilu Gold series, which just completed its sixth season, begins with a welcoming reception with themed cuisine and hosted libations, followed by students of Kahilu’s education programs who share their talent and enchant the audience. The headliner entertainers then take the spotlight for an up-close and personal concert featuring both artist and audience favorites.

“The funds raised by our Gold series are vital to ensuring our capacity to offer a comprehensive education program at the theatre that provides both access and advocacy for our keiki,” said Kahilu Theatre Board President Mimi Kerley.

Kahilu Theatre first opened in 1981 and today is managed as a private, nonprofit arts organization that supports professional and emerging artists. Built into a 20,000 square foot facility, the theater has under its roof a 484-seat auditorium, Broadway stage, two visual arts galleries, and a black box venue for classes and performances.