8 p.m., Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco. CON TACT: Steven Liu, steven@vivesf.com. GO!STYLE concert promises to be an explosion of local talent that will showcase the true, cutting edge artistry of the Bay Area Asian American community. It will be hosted by prominent local comedians Ali Wong and Sheng Wang.
February 20 - Laupahoehoe Music Festival
Address: Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, Laupahoehoe, HI. The fifth annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival Community/Cultural and Arts fundraiseris presented by non-profit Malama Hawaii Nei. The event provides college scholarships for Laupahoehoe area students and funds community projects. This truly island event offers one of the best entertainment values in the islands with tickets priced at just $5.00 presale or $10.00 at the gate.
Held at beautiful Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park this years show boasts an award winning lineup of some of Hawaii's best musicians and hula including Times 5, Noname, Hama Jang, E Kolu Mea Nui, Lorna Lim & Polinahe. The Lim Family, Bruddah Smitty and Friends Liko Martin, Hula Halau O Mailelaulanai and other surprise entertainers. Festival food vendors will offer a wide variety of tastes and vegetarian grinds. Local craft vendors will be on site as well. Hosted by Skylark Rosetti and Tommy "Kahikina" Ching. Age 10 and under free. This is an Alcohol and Drug free event. No coolers please. Tickets go on sale Jan 15th at the following locations. 50's Highway Cafe-Laupahoehoe, Hilo guitars and Ukulele's-Hilo, Taro Patch- Honokaa, Mr Ed's-Honomu, Music Exchange- Hilo, Music Exchange-Waimea.
February 21 - Hulihe`e Palace Concert and Village Stroll
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February 26 - Hawaiian Slack Key and American Fingerstyle Guitar Night
Place: 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View, HI 96737. More info at Woodsong Acoustics - 808 960 1026 or email: woodsongconcert@aol.com
March 6 - The 10th Annual Waikoloa Ukulele Festival
Place: Queen's Marketplace - Waikoloa Beach Resort - Since 2001, the Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival has drawn audiences from everywhere and ukulele artists from around the world. Big Island ukulele enthusiasts can strum along and play their part with a great lineup of ukulele masters. Come and join the laughter, love and hope. Ukulele give-aways, food booths, ukulele lessons and more.
March 13 - Second 2010 Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance
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March 21 - Hulihe`e Palace Concert and Village Stroll
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March 26 - 27 - Flip Out
At Lyman Museum, 276 Haili Street, Hilo, HI 96720 - 2 shows : 7:00-8:30 p.m. Lorraine Godoy, Angie Libadisos, & Sandi Claveria, local Filipina in their 60’s tell their life stories, exploring myths about Filipinos. They cut deep to the “jugular” with wry & caustic humor & profoundly moving & diverse recollections of growing up in Hawaii. They share vibrant, honest, & true stories of hopes, crushed dreams, fathers & mothers, & the uncanny ways they found to survive. And now, what about their grown children, grandchildren & great grandchildren? What legacy will they pass on? What is Filipino? What is the future? $8 admission. For advance reservations call : Lyman Museum (808) 935-5021 or email Linda Colazzo - http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/akiko/calendar
March 27 - 18th Annual Spring Dance Concert
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April 4 - 10 - The Merrie Monarch Festival
At Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo, HI 96720 - Contact the Merrie Monarch Festival Office for information or visit their website at: www.merriemonarchfestival.org. Ask for the form, “Facts on Purchasing Hula Competition Tickets by Mail.” You will need to mail in the form along with a check for the tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival Office. Ticket requests are filled in the order received but the festival committee will return any request postmarked prior to December 26th. There is no guarantee you will get tickets. You can only purchase two sets of tickets so if your party is more than two, everybody should write in on their own. Merrie Monarch Festival Office Phone: 808-935-9168 / Fax: 808-969-3058
April 18 - Hulihe`e Palace Concert and Village Stroll
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May 8, 2010 - Ho’ike 2010 - Arlington, VA
Halau O ‘Aulani presents its 2010 ho’ike, The Wonderful World of Aloha, featuring music and dances of Hawai’i and Samoa. Event begins at 12:30 p.m. with pre-show Hawaiian music, local hors d’oeuvres, raffle and silent auction. Performance at 2:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204. Tickets: Early Bird* $20/ adult; $15 children 3-17, students with ID and seniors 65 and older. *Reserved seating for tickets purchased by March 1 and a chance to win $200 gift card (must be at least 18 years old). After March 1, $25/ adult; $20 children 3-17, students with ID and seniors 65 and older.
Go to www.halauoaulani.org. Any questions, email halauoaulani@yahoo.com or call (301) 919-7905.
May 12 - 16 - Big Island Film Festival
At Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast, HI 96743 - This "Talk Story" Film Festival celebrates new independent narrative short and feature films; all stories, no documentaries. Daytime films and two venues in the evening under the stars: The Ohana venue for family films and the Festival venue for all ratings through R. There are social events to honor a filmmaker and an actor as well as an Awards Brunch on Sunday morning. This event ends on Sunday afternoon with the Best of the Fest - a concert followed by the Audience Choice short and feature films. Some free. Tickets start at $7. Kama'aina discounts. For more information, go to www.bigislandfilmfestival.com or call 808 883-0394.
