Saturday, November 21:  “Da Kine Wine” – South Kona.  A SKEA (Society for Kona's Education & Art) fundraiser with music by John Keawe, fine wines, heavy pupus, coffee and desserts, and live and silent auctions. 5 to 8:30 p.m. at SKEA, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy., Honaunau (Captain Cook). Cost: $45 (if purchased by 11/16), $50 thereafter. […]

Friday, November 28:  Kailua Village Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Village Holiday festivities kick off with a traditional lighting of the Kailua Village Christmas tree. Meet friends and family, and bring the kids to Emma's Square, across from Hulihe`e Palace. 5:45 p.m. For more information, call 808-936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and 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.  Free, however donations are gratefully […]

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. 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 all sports, at all levels and […]

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 the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Queens Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Rd., Waikoloa Village. For […]

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 apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6:  9th Annual Paradise Studio Tour.  Visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaau. Nine studios with 25 local artists showing oil painting, watercolors, collage, pastels, acrylic, wood sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, silk painting, fashion art, and more. Free featured demos and entertainment. For brochure and […]

Wednesday, December 9:  Jake Shimabukuro.  Known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake’s performance incorporates elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements to spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his original compositions, his repertoire includes Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Schubert’s Ave Maria and Cohen’s Hallelujah. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information […]

Sunday, December 13:  Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. 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 […]

Wednesday, December 16:  Amy Hanaiali`i.  Amy's talent emerges from a disciplined blend of classical training, fusing powerhouse vocalists, and honoring her family through her worldly heritage and rooted ancestral responsibility.  Her albums have garnered 22 Na Hoku Hanohano awards, Hawai`i's equivalent to the GRAMMY® awards. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  7 p.m. For tickets […]