Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Sunday, September 1: 
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Keauhou-Kona Style.  Festival will feature 15 of some of Hawai`i’s finest practitioners of the guitar art form.  Shop and buy many original arts and crafts from local artisans and enjoy many local food favorites and refreshments at the festival.  Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (Ballroom), 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona.  12-6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Saturday & Sunday, August 31 & September 1: 
Parker Ranch Round Up Club Rodeo.  See all the traditional and Hawaii-only rodeo events for adults and keiki (kids). A terrific spectator event, at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Grounds in Waimea, Mamalahoa Hwy north of Waimea-Kohala Airport, just before entering Waimea. The event includes horse racing as well as rodeo events and is always fun. Starts noon both days. Tickets in advance at Parker Ranch Store or at the gate. For ticket s and information call (808) 885-7311 or visit www.parkerranch.com.

Saturday, August 31: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  In his young career, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, won accolades from Eddie Vedder, Perez Hilton and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, wowed audiences on, earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and even played in front of the Queen of England.  The Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Saturday, August 24: 
Roller Derby: Paradise Roller Girls vs. Pacific Roller Derby.  A hard-hitting evening of women’s flat-track roller derby. Paradise Roller Girls’ Honey Badgers host the Pacific Roller Derby Hulagans at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium, 799 Pi`ilani St., Hilo. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bout starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, children under 5 are free.  For tickets and information visit www.paradiserollergirls.com.

Saturday, August 24: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, and is a 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, August 23: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea – Sunset Hula.  Featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear.  6:00 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanohula.com.

Sunday, August 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, August 17: 
Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. Bartenders compete for the title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize. Enjoy a farmers market, food, and live entertainment along with mai tai sampling.  Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Free admission. Parking at the hotel (may be a fee to park) and on the streets around the hotel. For information call (808) 329-3111 or www.hawaiihotels.com.

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to 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.