Archive for "April 1st, 2016"

The Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Big Island

Every Monday – Friday: 
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm.  Visit the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this award-winning, historic farm that tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th-century. A self-guided experience, you’re free to walk among the coffee trees, crack macadamia nuts to taste, meet a “Kona Nightingale”, or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920s farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer’s lunch. “Talk story” along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona’s gourmet crop. Before you leave, be sure to sample the farm’s 100% Kona coffee and purchase some to take back home. The Farm is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To be able to enjoy your experience, allow yourself an hour to see the farm before closing. For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

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. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Spring Fantasy Orchid Show

Kauai

Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2: 
Spring Fantasy Orchid Show.  Bring your cameras to the free orchid show and shop for orchid-themed crafts and orchid plants, see a demonstration on potting and repotting orchids, and enjoy food and beverages available for purchase from 11:00 a.m. on Friday, prior to the opening of the show at 1 p.m.  United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Rd., Hanapepe.  Friday, Noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   For more information call (808) 742-0333 or visit www.gardenislandorchidsociety.org.

MAPA’s Spring Gala: DeLights of Broadway

Maui

Friday, April 1: 
MAPA’s Spring Gala:  DeLights of Broadway.  An evening of Broadway-quality entertainment, delectable libations and a few surprises, benefitting MAPA’s Performing Arts Programs.  Each table celebrates a different Broad musical. King Kamehameha Golf Club, 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku.  6 to 10 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.