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), […]

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 […]

Every Tuesday Morning:  BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Every Wednesday:  Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free.  For information […]

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 […]

Saturday, September 7:  Cool Fusion 2013. Local ceramic artists have volunteered their time and talent to create 1000 beautiful handmade noodle bowls. Each guest chooses one of these bowls, which they will keep, to enjoy a light lunch of Japanese cold somen noodles, and support the Donkey Mill Art Center.  Relax on the lawn while […]

Sunday, September 8:  Puna Culinary Festival.  The Puna Culinary Festival celebrates culture, cuisine, and abundant produce of Puna. The festival’s theme focuses on local products and sustainable farming in Puna. The week features a variety of culinary classes, farm and market tours, and themed dinners. Venues for the events are throughout the Pahoa area, including […]

Saturday, September 14:  Wiliwili Festival 2013.  The Wiliwili Festival will be a fun, free educational event for all ages.  Forest tours, workshops, and kid’s activities.  Held at Quarry Road, Kamuela.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Forest tours will be given at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Limited to 20 people per tour. To sign up […]

Saturday, September 14:  Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features Halau Na Pua O Uluhaimalama under the direction of kumu hula Emery Aceret.  This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and […]

Sunday, September 15:  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 […]