Aloha Visitor Guides

Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding
2012-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
Thursday, December 27:
Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding. For centuries, New Years is considered to be the most celebrated custom in Japan. Let your inner rhythm be set free during mochitsuki (rice pounding) and practice centering and a bit of visual poetry while making a kadomatsu (gate pine) for your home. Taste a variety of ways that you can enjoy consuming the ‘rice spirit’ for purity, strength and spiritual wealth as you bring in the New Year with old traditions and new faces. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 per family. Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa. For information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Festival of Lights
2012-12-07 | Historic County Building, 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Throughout the Month of December, beginning December 7:
Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at the Historic County Building in Lihue, dedicated to presenting for generations to come the beautiful decorations created by Josie Chansky, as well as creations crafted by volunteers and perpetuating the tradition that residents and visitors from around the world experienced for decades at the Chansky “Christmas House” in Kapa`a. For information call (808) 639-8564.

A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert
2012-12-07 | HI
Sunday, December 16:
A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert. Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula `O Leilani present a family-oriented show of hula and Tahitian, including traditional Christmas songs and favorite Hawaiian Christmas songs. Keiki to adult dancers, music by Leilani Low, Larry Rivera, Kapala, Michael Ruff and more. Vendors offer clothing, jewelry, artwork, home accessories and more. For information call (808) 651-0682.

Wailea Wine & Food Festival
2012-12-07 | Wailea Resort, 555 Kaukahi St., Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Thursday – Saturday, December 6 – 9:
Wailea Wine & Food Festival. Nationally renowned vintners and sommeliers collaborate with Wailea’s inspired chef’s to “Celebrate the Crush” at Wailea Resort’s first ever Wailea Wine & Food Festival. The resort-wide event will offer wine seminars, tastings, presentations and special culinary events. Wailea Resort, 555 Kaukahi St., Kihei. For more information call (808) 874-6866 or visit www.wailearesortassociation.com or www.waileawineandfoodfestival.com.

The Katina’s
2012-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, December 6:
The Katina’s. The Katinas’ musical influences range from the early days of praise and worship to urban gospel and R&B-flavored hooks, yet the brothers have somehow managed to move beyond musical boundaries and have captured the attention of music lovers of diverse ages, races and cultures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

“It’s In the Air”: Pacific Aviation Museum’s 6th Anniversary Dinner Gala
2012-12-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Special Event on Oahu: Thursday, December 6:
“It’s In the Air”: Pacific Aviation Museum’s 6th Anniversary Dinner Gala. The public is invited to spend a gala evening at the Museum, with military, civic and community dignitaries. Guests will be greeted at the door of Hangar 37 with aircraft, vintage military vehicles, and re-enactors dressed in period costumes. Enjoy a “1940’s Radio Show” for entertainment, award winning cuisine, and a silent auction to raise funds for education and restoration projects for the museum. 5:30 – 9 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., on Historic Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. For tickets and information call (808) 441-1006 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2012-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2012-12-06 | Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2012-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. December 5 – No Show Scheduled; December 12 – Owana Salazar; December 19 – Ledward Kaapana; December 26 – Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2012-12-03 09:30 - 17:00 | West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Maui Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops 2012
2012-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, December 2:
Maui Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops 2012. Maui Pops Orchestra and guest performers will share holiday favorites in a festive atmosphere during the annual Holiday Pops concert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2012-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 9 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 23 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; December 30 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

9th Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Garden
2012-12-02 09:30 - 15:30 | 9th Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Garden
Sunday, December 2:
9th Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Garden. Presented by The National Tropical Botanical Garden. Kauai made products, local food, art, jewelry, Keiki Korner, plant sale, Adopt a Christmas Critter sponsored by the Kauai Humane Society, music, and more. Located at the Visitor Center in Koloa on the south shore across from the Spouting Horn. The event is free. 9:30am to 3:30pm. For more information call (808) 742-2623.

Anela Strings Concert
2012-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96778, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Anela Strings Concert. This holiday concert presents harpist and percussionist Kristin Aria Shaw and harpist/keyboardist, Irminsul merging the harp’s ancient and stirring sound, heart thumping percussion, and expansive electronic vistas in an alchemy of harmony. Fee charged. 7 p.m. Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano. For tickets and information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree Celebration
2012-12-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree Celebration, Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree Celebration. Celebrate the lighting of Lahaina’s historic Banyan Tree on Front Street as it is lit up with thousands of Christmas lights for the entire holiday season. Santa Claus makes an appearance, island-style, and community choirs sing Christmas carols. Enjoy hula performance, children’s activities, arts & crafts fair, and Hawaiian musical entertainment. Free admission. For information call (808) 667-9175 or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace
2012-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace. This gala holiday celebration will be held at the historic Hulihe`e Palace in the heart of Kona. Featuring a royal holiday dinner in honor of Queen Emma, live and silent auctions, special Christmas trees and live musical entertainment. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity and Daughters of Hawaii. Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 329-1877 or visit www.huliheechristmas.org.

Holualoa Music and Light Festival
2012-12-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Holualoa Music and Light Festival, 76-5933 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Holualoa Music and Light Festival. Witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, hear various musicians perform Christmas music thru the evening at stages around the village, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming art colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. You may even see Santa himself! 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Holualoa Main Street, 76-5933 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa. For information call (808) 322-8484 or visit www.holualoahawaii.org.

Waipa Kalo Festival
2012-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Waipa’s Halulu Fishpond, HI, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Waipa Kalo Festival. A fun and informative day celebrating kalo (taro) with activities for the whole family including educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on keiki (children) activities, unique Kauai artisans, and local food showcasing kalo. Community contests for best kalo recipe and biggest kalo. Live local music all day. Admission $3 for adults and $1 for keiki under 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waipa’s Halulu Fishpond, alongside Hanalei Bay. Waipa Foundation, ½ mile past Hanalei. For information call (808) 826-9969.

Waimea Christmas Fair and Twilight Parade
2012-12-01 | Waimea Christmas Fair and Twilight Parade, Church Row, Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, December 1:
Waimea Christmas Fair and Twilight Parade. A day full of arts, crafts, music and numerous Yuletide season activities all over town, capped by a festive parade – including Santa and a brigade of lighted trucks! From historic Church Row to Waimea Park in North Kohala. For information call (808) 937-2833 or visit www.waimeatown.org.

He Lei Hiwa No Iolani Luahine Hula Workshop and Festival
2012-11-24 - 2013-01-26 | Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Thursday – Saturday, January 24 – 26:
He Lei Hiwa No Iolani Luahine Hula Workshop and Festival. This three-day event honors Hawaii Island’s cherished cultural historian, legendary hula master and Living Treasure of Hawaii, Iolani Luahine. Performance, talk story, workshops; various hula masters – many former students of Iolani – will participate. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. Thursday 9:30 – 11:30; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 322-3441 or visit www.iolaniluahine.org.
