New film ‘Extreme Job’ a hit in South Korea
The South Korean film “Extreme Job,” a crime action comedy, has hit a milestone of 4.5 million tickets sold in just a week.
Wiliwili Festival celebrates its eighth year
WAIKOLOA — The eighth annual Wiliwili Festival will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waikoloa Stables.
South Koreans head to Hawaii for the winter
South Koreans investing in properties overseas in 2018 was estimated to be nearly half a billion U.S. dollars, according the Bank of Korea. Major cities in the U.S. have been the most popular, followed by Vietnam.
Arts and Entertainment Wrap Up: 01-31-19
Free Cella Bella concert at library
Ky-Mani Marley to perform in Kona
Ky-Mani Marley, the son of reggae music legend Bob Marley, will be performing in Kailua-Kona next week.
Everything Books: 01-31-19
Words and Wine event set for February
Big Island Quilt Shop Hop starts Friday
A road trip for quilters and fabric fanatics, the 11th annual Big Island Quilt Shop Hop revs up Feb. 1-28, featuring five different shops from Kona to Hilo, and points in between.
Made in Hawaii Film Festival open for submissions in February
Submissions open in February for the second annual Made in Hawaii Film Festival, happening on Hawaii Island in June of this year.
Kona Choral Society honors Black History Month with annual concert
KAILUA-KONA — Binti Bailey wants to send a message to the people of Kona, through the power of song.
Heating up: Three local chefs win big at Kailua-Kona’s Chef Battle competition
KAILUA-KONA — Mikey D’Amato kept his head down, focusing on his temporary kitchen and furiously preparing a tofu dish worthy of winning first place in a cooking competition.