Melanie Oldfather directs the program of choral music. Guest appearance by Puna Men’s Chorus directed by Daron Scarborough. Admission: $12, $10. Advance tickets from Kilauea General Store, Basically Books, CD Wizard and Kea`au Natural Foods. For reservations and credit card orders call 934-7010.
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May 24 - James "Kimo" West Slack Key - San Francisco
Renowned Hawaiian “slack key” guitar master James “Kimo” West makes his first public Bay Area appearance May 24 with a special 2:30 PM afternoon performance at Biscuits and Blues, the country's top blues and world music venue. A prolific composer of new slack key repertoire, Kimo’s is also well known for his unique style and “nahenahe” or “sweet and gentle” sound. To add another dimension, some songs will be accompanied by gorgeous, high definition video images and others with live hula dancers. Not to be missed! For reservations and information: www.biscuitsandblues.com. Discount parking rates,too! - 401 Mason St. San Francisco, CA 94102 - 415-292-BLUES
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May 24 - 26 - Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow
The Third Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow will take place at Wailoa River Park in Hilo, Hawai’i. The theme of this year's event is "Honoring Our Heroes." This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts. This is a drug and alcohol free event.
The head staff includes: Head Man Dancer: Sterling Shouting; Head Woman Dancer: Marilyn Shigetani; Master of Ceremonies Oliver Shouting; and Arena Directors: Dan McDaniel & Tom Rowland. The Host Drum is Eagle Spirit from Standoff, Alberta, with guest drums: Red Warrior from San Diego, California, Wild Horse from Southern California, Hunter’s Moon from the Big Island of Hawaii, and 808NDNZ from Oahu.
Other special guests who will be on hand throughout the weekend include: Riding Thunder Dance Theatre, comprised of local First Nations and Métis youth from Dawson Creek, British Columbia; the Eagle Song Dancers of the Squamish Nation; the Wapato Indian Club from Washington State; Shelly Hill, a Mohawk Smoke Dancer and Native American Flautist, Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche.
The event is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. Support has been provided by the Hawaii Tourism Association, Healing Our Island Community Grant Fund and the County of Hawai’i.
For more information, go to www.hilopowwow.com or send e-mail to info@hilopowwow.com.
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June 7 - Songs and Dances Of Ploynesia, Arlington, VA
Halau O `Aulani, under Kumu Hula Keith Kalanikau Awai of Haleiwa, Hawaii, presents SONGS & DANCES OF POLYNESIA. Come enjoy the unique cultures of Hawai`i, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. featured performance), Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent Street, Arlington, Virginia. Buy your ticket by April 15th to be eligible to win a $200 VISA gift card! Tickets: Adults $18; Seniors, students & children $13; Children 2 & under FREE. Early bird price discounts expire after May 1. For tickets and further information, Tel.: 301-919-7905, email: halauoaulani@yahoo.com , www.halauoaulani.org
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June 11 - King Kamehmeha Day Celebration
HILO - Time: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm - Location: Moku Ola (Coconut Island) Hilo, Hawaii
The annual Kamehameha Festival is a historic and culturally significant event that honors the memory of Kamehameha. The event will be held on June 11, 2008 (Kamehameha Day) and feature Hawaii’s only Ha’a Koa (Dance of the Warrior) Hō’ike (exhibition/competition), some of Hawaii’s top recording artist including Na Hoku Hanohano award winners Ledward Kaapana, Diana Aki, and Darren Benitez, hula hālau such as Hālau Unu Kupukupu (Kumu Tangaro Taupouri) and Hālau Ha'a Kea o Akalā (Kumu Paul Neves), an oli (chant) hō’ike, cultural presentations booths, ono (delicious) food, art and craft booths, and more. Proudly presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmala Hoa, the festival will take place on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) beginning at 10:00 am and end at 5:30 pm. Free and open to the public, the Festival will be an alcohol, smoke, and drug free event. For more information please go to KamehamehaFestival.org or contact Pua at hpij@aol.com.
KOHALA - Come to the northern tip of the Big Island to honor the legendary Hawaiian king in his North Kohala birthplace. A floral parade, ceremony draping the King's statue in lei, hula, food booths and musical performances mark this special day. Call (808) 884-5000 or visit www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.
June 28 - Ka`u Ho`olaulea
At Na'alehu Park in Na'alehu. Parade down main street, followed by 4 hours of hula followed by 4 hours of music. Enjoy the rich island heritage of Ka'u.
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ALOHA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
Current Exhibits
None
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EAST HAWAI`I CULTURAL CENTER
None
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HILO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Events
None.
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HULIHE`E PALACE
Events
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KAHILU THEATRE
Events
- June 7 - The Brothers Cazimero
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THE PALACE THEATRE
Events
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PUNA DISTRICT
None
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UH THEATRE - HILO
Click above logo for Theatre Calendar
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VOLCANO (Always check to see if park entrance fees apply or if park access is okay.)
May 10 - Kumanu In Concert!
This innovative new music group recently released their debut CD, Earth Patriot. Kumanu consists of 12 musicians, vocalists, and dancers blending several musical genres to create a new “global fusion music” that reflects their diverse multi-cultural backgrounds, from Native Hawaiian and Native American to African American, Asian, and European ancestry. Several well known Hawai‘i-based performing artists make up Kumanu, including Damon Williams, James McWhinney, Rupert Tripp, Jr., Tioni Tam Sing, Bruce David, Doug Espejo, Adam Kay, Randy Skaggs, Marsha Hee, Kamaluhia Woolley, Gregg Perry, and Howard Shapiro. Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. $15 adults / $13 seniors 65 & up or children 12 & under ($2 more at the door). 7:30 p.m.
May 17 - 3rd 2008 Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance
See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Na Pua Ha'aheo o Kona under the direction of kumu hula Roy Palacat. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
June 21 - Hawaiian Music Concert
With Stanceford Kaina & Leo Nahenahe O Pohai Kealoha. An evening of traditional Hawaiian music featuring the sweet falsetto singing styling and sassy hula 'auana of these talented Hawai'i island musicians, singers, and dancers. Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. $15 adults / $13 seniors 65 & up or children 12 & under ($2 more at the door). 7:30 p.m.
August 30 - Fourth 2008 Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Ha'a Kea o Akala under the direction of kumu hula Paul Neves. In conjunction with "Aloha Festivals’ Royal Court Investiture Ceremony at 12 noon at Halema'uma'u crater. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entran.ce fees apply). Check VOG alert before traveling to the volcano area.
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