Virus fears suppress entertainment on the Big Island
In the wake of the Merrie Monarch Festivals cancellation and the University of Hawaii prohibiting campus events with more than 100 in attendance, theaters and performing arts venues are making adjustments in the way they do business.
Lost your music gig? Here are some organizations that can help
The music community has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus outbreak, with the cancellation or postponement of festivals large and small, entire concert tours and individual performances nationwide.
COVID-19: 5 top TV shows to stream if you’re stuck in the house
If you are stuck inside with the home-sheltering blues, its a good time to get caught up with some current TV shows that maybe never got off your to-watch list.
Everything Books: March 13, 2020
FOLK book sale Saturday
Na Opio art on display at the Waimea Firehouse Gallery
The reception for the annual Na Opio art contest and show took place on Sunday at the Waimea Arts Council Firehouse Gallery. High school and middle school student artwork from North Kohala to Honokaa will be on display through March 29.
A&E Wrap-Up: March 13, 2020
Dr. Tim and Friends performs Sunday
20th annual Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival Saturday
Waikoloa Beach Resort invites all ukulele lovers to B.Y.O.U. and join in the celebration of Hawaiis favorite musical instrument at the 20th Annual Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival on Saturday. The festival is free and all are welcome.
Everything Books: March 6, 2020
Kona Stories announces March book club meetings
A&E Wrap-Up: March 6, 2020
Holualoa Village marks first Friday
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.
Kahilu Theatre presents Grammy award-winner Charles Brotman
Composer, producer, songwriter, and Grammy award-winning musician Charles Brotman will perform at the Kahilu Theatre for an intimate evening in the Mike Luce Studio at 7 p.m. March 27 in Waimea.
Couple plans to open first Molokai movie theater in 12 years
WAILUKU, Maui Molokai could have its first movie theater in 12 years if the project is approved by local regulators.
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden reopens; Grow Hawaiian Festival Saturday
A world-class Kona community garden celebrates new ownership with the return of the Grow Hawaiian Festival on Saturday.
A&E Wrap-Up: 02-28-20
West Hawaii County Band performs this evening
Joan Osborne to perform in Waimea
Singer/songwriter Joan Osborne, a multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, performs next month in Waimea.
IntoxiKA! coming to the Big Island
IntoxiKA! brings its fresh sounds of neo-exotica dub lounge music straight from Oahu to Kona for two performances later this month.
A&E Wrap-Up: 02-21-20
Dirty Cello performance tonight
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra presents season finale
A special season finale to the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestras 2019-20 MasterWorks Season will be presented next month at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
Kahilu Theatre Presents Mrs. Krishnan’s Party
The hilarious audience interactive performance Mrs. Krishnans Party will be on the Kahilu Theatre stage on March 1.
Leche de Tigre to headline ShakaStock Feb. 22 in Kona
ShakaStock is coming to town.