January 2 – 10: 
Waimea Ocean Film Festival.  This is a two-part festival, which includes a combination of film, breakfast talks, filmmaker Q&As, receptions, art exhibits and activities to Hawai`i’s Big Island. Experience Films, presentations and speakers with a non-stop schedule of award-winning films and dynamic talks. Early risers can enjoy yoga on the beach, and breakfast talk sessions with filmmakers and special guests. The Waimea portion of the festival wraps up with the Taste of the Island event held at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on January 5^th.  For more information on venues, details, days, and times, call (808) 854-6095 or visit www.waimeaoceanfilm.org.

• Part 1: January 2 – 5, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Fairmont, Waimea, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Kamuela.

• Part 2: January 6 – 10, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kailua-Kona.