Archive for "December, 2011"

Workshop

Kauai

Sunday, December 11: 
Workshop.  Kalo varieties workshop and tasting followed by lunchtime pa`ina at Limahuli Garden. Free. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Steve Miller Band and Dave Mason Concert

Maui

Sunday, December 11: 
Steve Miller Band and Dave Mason Concert.  One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band returns to Maui for a concert. Steve Miller and his trademark blues-rock sound is one of the defining figures of the classic rock movement.  Dave Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the group Traffic. Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Yokouchi Pavilion/A&B Amphitheater, 7:00 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Ho’olaule’a

Kauai

Saturday, December 10: 
Ho’olaule’a.  In the big field at Waipa. Food and craft booths, entertainment, contests and competitions, keiki activities, tours, and workshops…all about kalo. Featuring hands-on workshops, educational displays, biggest kalo competition, a cooking contest, lo`i tours, and keiki kalo art contest.  Fabulous entertainment will include live music and presentations throughout the day.  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Adults $3, Keiki under 12 $1.

Christmas Concert – A Symphony of Carols

Maui

Saturday, December 10
Christmas Concert – A Symphony of Carols.  Mele Kalikimaka! The Maui Concert Chorus and the UH Maui College Chorus performs Christmas classics and some surprises too, with Robert E. Wills as guest soloist. Kihei Baptist Chapel, 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei. 7:00 p.m.   Tickets: Adults $20, $10 Youth under 18 and Students with ID.  To purchase tickets visit http://brownpapertickets/event/208026.  For information call Celia Canty at (808) 870-5560 or visit www.mauichoralarts.com.

 

Kona Community Christmas Parade

Big Island

Saturday, December 10: 
Kona Community Christmas Parade.  An anticipated holiday event enjoyed by both young and old, residents and visitors. Business and community groups, musical and choral groups and many others take part in this colorful parade, which starts at 5 p.m. on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 323-4444 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.

Steve Miller Band and Dave Mason Concert

Big Island

Saturday, December 10:
Steve Miller Band and Dave Mason Concert.  Steve Miller and his trademark blues-rock sound is one of the defining figures of the classic rock movement.  Dave Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the group Traffic. Hilton Waikoloa Village-Grand Ballroom, 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Waipa Kalo Festival

Kauai

Friday – Sunday, December 9 – 11: 
Waipa Kalo Festival.  Waipa Foundation, together with Limahuli Garden and Preserve, is pleased to host a Kalo Festival again this year to celebrate everything kalo! All events are held at the big field at Waipa and Limahuli Garden.  For information call the Waipa Foundation at (808) 826-9969 or visit www.waipafoundation.org.

Kalo Movie Night

Kauai

Friday, Sunday 9: 
Kalo Movie Night.  Movies, talk story and potluck at Waipa. Bring your favorite kalo or lu`au dish. Free.  6:00 p.m.

Power up comedy presents: Adult Subject Matter

Maui

Thursday, December 8: 
Power up comedy presents: Adult Subject Matter.  Local Maui Comedians Chino Laforge, King Martin, Sunny Dennis & more perform live standup on stage.  Casanova Restaurant, 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  For information visit www.powerupcomedy.com and for reservations call (808) 572-0220.

Hawaiiana Music Series

Maui

Thursday, December 8: 
Hawaiiana Music Series.  Enjoy the sounds of Hawaii at the Baldwin Home Museum, corner of Dickenson & Front St. in Lahaina.  Many of Hawaii’s favorite entertainers will be performing.  Bring your lunch, mats, chairs, family and friends. This event is FREE!  Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina.  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.