Archive for "January, 2019"

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museu

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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 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.

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Robi Kahakalau

Maui

Friday, February 1:
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Robi Kahakalau.  Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite, and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year.  Hawaiian singer/guitarist and Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Robi Kahakalau mixes the sounds of her native islands with elements of reggae, pop, singer/songwriter, folk, and rock balladry, plus the occasional touch of jazz and R&B. Not only that, her linguistic skills are as eclectic as her musical tastes; she’s fluent in English, French, Hawaiian, and Tahitian, and all four tongues show up on her recordings. In this popular concert series, Kapono talks one-on-one with his guests about their careers, followed by an intimate jam session and concert you don’t want to miss.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, January 31: 
Hawaiian Music Series. 
Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited, and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Judy’s Gang in “Shmoovies”

Maui

Saturday, January 26: 
Judy’s Gang in “Shmoovies
”.  Shmoovies? That’s a combination of “shows” and “movies.” Choreographed by Judy Ridolfino, the tap and jazz dancers of Judy’s Gang will take you on a trip through some of the best movies, from “Hairspray” to “Rio” to “Grease” to “Burlesque,” “Coco,” and more.  Join the fun in this two-hour family-friendly show.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays

Big Island

Saturday, January 26:
Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays. 
Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula.  Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission.  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent

Big Island

Saturday, January 26: 
Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent.
Texas songwriting and Blues Roots music at its best,
with opening set by The Dragon Jazz Band. Johnny and his band are no strangers to the Islands, having done several tours under their own name as well as backing up Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball. Johnny has been described as one of the premier blues and roots music interpreters and artists alive today. His storied career has spanned decades and is well documented from his early days performing with blues legends such as BB King, Big Walter Horton and Johnny Shines to his stint with Asleep At the Wheel. He was one of the lead singers, writers and multi -instrumentalists in the band when they won their first of many Grammy Awards.   Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. Door opens at 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card. All ticket prices increase by $5 day of show.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Art on the Zoo Fence

Oahu

Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27: 
Art on the Zoo Fence. 
Art on the Zoo Fence has been the premier outdoor Art Gallery in Hawai`i since 1953. There is a fabulous variety of original paintings, prints and photography. Meet the artists and take home a lasting treasure for yourself or someone else. Located on Monsarrat Avenue in beautiful Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence, across the street from Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 372-9578.

Filmed in Hawai`i

Oahu

Friday, January 25: 
Filmed in Hawai`i.
This exciting program takes concertgoers on a whirlwind adventure across the silver screen. Maestro Richard Kauffman conducts a melodic journey of music from movies filmed locally on the beautiful islands.  Program includes music from Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Lost, Hawai`i 5-0 and more. Aloha attire encouraged.  Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  For tickets and information call (808) 380-7724 or visit www.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.

He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Educational Challenge

Big Island

Friday & Saturday, January 25 & 26: 
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Educational Challenge.
  The ‘Iolani Luahine Festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of kumu hula `Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture. The festival will include hula presentations, and a challenge to kumu hula with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the values of `Iolani Luahine: education and Hawaiian culture. The festival will feature hula workshops and Ni`ihau shell jewelry workshops with Kumu Kele Kanahele featuring lei in the kiponapona style. Hula presentations will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and feature makuahine, makuakane and kupuna hula presentations. Saturday will begin at 1 p.m. and will feature the keiki, wahine and kane presentations. The hula presentations on both days are a free community event and everyone is invited to attend. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support the festival. An evening Hawaiian music concert which helps support the festival will be offered; tickets will be available online and at the door. On Saturday, the festival will offer quality Hawaiian arts and crafts by local artisans beginning at 11 a.m. For tickets, workshop registration, and information visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org.

An Evening with David Sedaris

Maui

Wednesday, January 23: 
An Evening with David Sedaris.
  With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.