Thursday – Monday, May 26 – 30: 
Big Island Film Festival.  Celebrate the rich history of storytelling through movies.  Enjoy films under the stars, social events, amazing food events, hula halau and Hawaiian musicians, and workshops by top mainland writers. An Awards Brunch and Best of the Fest Concert & Audience Choice for best feature & short films close the festival each year. A Silent Auction to benefit Fisher House will ensue during the closing event. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, One North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela.  For more information, schedule  and tickets, call (808) 883-0394 or visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.