Prolific guitarist Jay ‘Bird’ Koder comes to the Big Island to perform, teach up and coming musicians
KAILUA-KONA Jay Bird Koder knows the magic ingredient to being a good musician, and hes willing to share it with the musicians of the Big Island.
Made in Hawaii Film Festival returns, doubled in size, for a second year
KAILUA-KONA The Made in Hawaii Film Festival had more than just summer blockbusters to compete with last year.
Cultural unity: Festival brings together Hawaii, other Pacific and Asian cultures
KAILUA-KONA With Toa Huhina, representing the Marquesas Islands, leading the way, six groups representing six nations gathered Friday night to share their culture with Hawaii Island.
West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents the comedic ballet ‘Coppelia’ at the Kahilu Theatre
KAILUA-KONA West Hawaii Dance Theatres Mako Yamamoto and Enna Hendrickson have one final spring production before they can jet off to the next chapters in their lives university and they want to make this one count.
Kailua-Kona native Kimie Miner releases new collaborative album of Hawaiian lullabies
KAILUA-KONA Motherhood has changed everything for Kimie Miner.
And now, something different: Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra adds pop culture to upcoming concert
KAILUA-KONA Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is setting aside the old school sheet music for modern sounds.
Sunrise ceremony commemorates 200th anniversary of King Kamehameha I’s death
KAILUA-KONA As light started to flood the grounds of Ahuena Heiau on Wednesday morning, the only sounds heard were the songs of birds in the trees and the crash of waves against volcanic rock.
PACT’s Head Start program helping kids get jump start in school
HOLUALOA Elden Gomes is one step away from the great, big kid world of kindergarten. As he prepares to go on to the next stage of life, his parents are thankful for the help Elden has had through his preschool journey.
Waimea Community Chorus invited to perform at Carnegie Hall
KAILUA-KONA The last time members of the Waimea Community Chorus found themselves together in New York, they were on stage at the Lincoln Center, performing with other singers from around the world.
After decades of recreating Hawaii through art, famous Kailua-Kona artist Robert Thomas Kitchen dies at 71
KAILUA-KONA Robert Thomas Kitchens loved ones describe him as humble, shy, a daredevil, and, above all else, gifted.
Ahuena Heiau Inc. to commemorate the 200th year of the death of King Kamehameha I
KAILUA-KONA Before the sun rises Wednesday morning, before a bustle of tourists line Alii Drive and a cruise ship blocks the horizon, something sacred and special is set to happen in Kailua-Kona.
Rabbit season: ‘Harvey’ comes to life on the Aloha Theatre stage
KAINALIU Gregg Mowins big break on the stage has come opposite a 6-foot-tall, invisible rabbit.
Culinary students kick off the Big Island Chocolate Festival with competition
KOHALA COAST Thomas Elarco and Lily Frazier have spent the past few months at Hawaii Community College Palamanui creating a decadent slate of food thats perfect for a chocolate festival.
Big Island Music Academy students, local musicians play together for school’s benefit concert
KAILUA-KONA Six years ago, Andrea Lindborg and Luke Clebsch had an idea that they hoped would take young musicians on the Big Island to new heights.
Hundreds of dancers to take the stage for Kona Dance and Performing Arts’ annual show
KEALAKEKUA For their spring concert this year, Kona Dance and Performing Arts has two nights, 200 dancers and big expectations.
Unique ukulele style: Robbie Lee making his way up the ranks of talented players in Kona
KAILUA-KONA It wasnt too long ago that Big Island resident Robbie Lee was entertaining his fellow high school students in Monterey, California, with his ukulele and the one song he knew how to play.
Keiki musicians get invite to nation’s Capitol
KAILUA-KONA As founder of Symphony of Hope, Doug McClure knows what an instrument, a few songs, and a spotlight can do for any child.
West Hawaii Community Health Center hosts William Wingert’s work to expose patients to art
KAILUA-KONA Tucked away in a studio in Kainaliu, William Wingert wasnt able to experience the true satisfaction of being an artist. For Wingert, to be a real artist, his paintings needed to be seen by someone other than himself.
Kona Town Night Market supports environment, benefits WHEA for spring event
KAILUA-KONA Have a beer, support a good cause. That appealing combination is possible at the local seasonal party, Kona Town Night Market, which returns this weekend.
Residents share their experiences learning the Hawaiian language in documentary ‘Ola Na Iwi’
KAILUA-KONA Kalimahana Young was just a 6-year-old student when he became a part of an important and long-lasting educational program to keep the Hawaiian language alive.