Friday – Sunday, June 6 – 8:
Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival. A wonderful celebration of music, the experience begins on Friday with a VIP meet and greet at the Kaunaoa Bar & Grill, followed by the festival main event on Saturday on the North Pointe Luau Grounds. The festival line-up includes performances by Grammy Award winner Skip Martin, The Iguanas from New Orleans, and saxophone legend Donald Harrison. The festival concludes Sunday with a lavish brunch at Manta Pavilion & Wine Bar, accompanied by live jazz and blues entertainment. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Waimea. For more information, call (866) 977-4589 or visit www.maunakeabeachhotel.com/jazz.