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.
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.
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.
Keiki learn importance of animal care with miniature horses
KAILUA-KONA The title of Kids Best Friend used to belong to dogs.
Landing a ‘Titan’: Bill Kirchen playing in Hawaii for the first time in his career
KAILUA-KONA Bill Kirchen has been playing music since the 1960s, and he doesnt plan on stopping anytime soon. In fact, he is only gearing up for the next big adventure in his career.
New man in town: Powerman Hawaii Duathlon coming this weekend
KAILUA-KONA For athletes looking to stay out of the water, Powerman is bringing their kind of endurance race to the Big Island.
Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain to play Waimea
KAILUA-KONA Its not every day on the Big Island audiences get to experience the live music of someone deemed a national treasure in their homeland.
Part of opera on ‘Battle of Kuamoo’ plays Sunday with KPO before heading to Scotland
KAILUA-KONA From Waimea to Scotland, composer Herb Mahelona is giving the world a taste of what a Hawaiian-language opera is all about.