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January 2019
Hilo Bay New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
Tuesday, December 31: Hilo Bay New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display. When the clock strikes midnight, the best place to be in Hilo will be on the waters of Hilo Bay with unobstructed views of fireworks as the explode directly overhead.
Find out more »The Emily T Gail Show
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, recent shows include interesting talk stories with John and Judy Collins, founders 40 years ago of the Ironman World Championship which was held in Kailua-Kona in October. Emily will have interviews with players from the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai January 17, 18, &…
Find out more »Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Find out more »Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent
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…
Find out more »Niaulani Nature Walk
Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village.…
Find out more »BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.
Find out more »Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Find out more »Hula Kahiko Performance
Saturday, January 12: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko…
Find out more »Jake Shimabukuro
Saturday, January 12: Jake Shimabukuro. Every major artist has that one defining album or performance, but for ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, his entire career has been filled with such magical achievements. Since he first came to the world’s attention with his deeply beautiful and original take on George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in a viral video that dominated YouTube in 2005, the Hawaiian-born Shimabukuro has virtually reinvented the four-string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix…
Find out more »39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Sunday, January 20: 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. This annual observance to honor the great civil rights leader will take place in Maka`eo Pavilion. There will be a complimentary luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the program will start at 1:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The celebration will consist of displays of art, songs, and music by local schools and the community. Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. For…
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