Archive for "December, 2014"

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum

Maui

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Dusk – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies

Kauai

Friday, December 5, thru New Year’s Eve:
Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies. The Park lights will glow every night through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations, and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans, is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kaua`i Historic County building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue. Free admission. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Big Island

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert

Oahu

Friday, December 5:
Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert. Jake Shimabukuro will close out his 2014 worldwide tour with a show celebrating his career, which was rooted by his upbringing, both personally and musically, in Hawai`i. Neil S Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.   8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Lights on Rice parade

Kauai

Friday, December 5:
Lights on Rice Parade. A fun parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts at 6 p.m. The parade route starts at the Vidinha Stadium in Lihue and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. For information call (808) 639-6571.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

Oahu

Friday, December 5:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Hawai’i Cinema Showcase- Double Feature

Maui

Thursday, December 4:
Hawai’i Cinema Showcase- Double Feature. Special double-feature of two award-winning made-in-Hawai’i movies! First, THE HAUMANA, a heartfelt story about traditional hula that challenges contemporary Hawaiian stereotypes. Then, an outrageous comedy, GET A JOB, starring Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Carolyn Omine, Augie T, and Jake Shimabukuro. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. The Haumāna – 5:30 p.m., Get A Job – 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. For more information visit www.HawaiiCinema.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. December 5 & 6 – Jeff Peterson; December 12 & 13 – Ledward Kaapana; December 19 & 20 – Nathan Aweau; December 26 & 27 – Richard Ho`opi`i. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Mauna Kea Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Big Island

Wednesday – Sunday, December 3 :
Mauna Kea Pro-Am Golf Tournament.
Enjoy five straight days of championship golf at the 18-hole par 72 Robert Trent-Jones designed course. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Kamuela. For information call (808) 882-5707  or visit www.MaunaKeaBeachHotel.com/mkproam.