BIG ISLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Support for the community calendar comes from the Shidler Family Foundation, celebrating excellence in Hawai`i's cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.
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Art exhibits and lectures
Deadlines
Ongoing weekly events
Friday, July 3
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival presents "Stories from the Jungle Book" performed by Big Island students age 8-14 from the Performing and Visual Arts Camp. Showtime is 6 pm in Hualalai Academy. Free to the public. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Theatre
The Hilo Community Players present "Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew" from 8 to 11 pm at Kalakaua Park. Performances are free but donations are encouraged. For more information www.hilocommunityplayers.org.
`Imiloa Astronomy Center brings the planetarium show "Pink Floyd's The Wall" to the Friday Night Rock Show. The classic Pink Floyd album is brought to life with full-dome digital interpretation of the sounds and imagery of "The Wall." Showtimes are 7:30 and 9 pm.
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Departures," a journey into the heartland of Japan and a beautiful look at a sacred part of Japan's cultural heritage. Showtime tonight is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Saturday, July 4
Art Exhibits and Lectures
The 4th of July Volcano Pottery Sale features the works of eight potters from Volcano and the east side of the Big Island. It's today and tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm at Volcano Garden Arts (19-3834 Old Volcano Road). 985-8979.
Event
The 47th Annual Parker Ranch July Fourth Rodeo features action-packed rodeo events, keiki activities, `ono food and more. Parker Ranch paniolo are joined by other Big Island cowboys for a corral of traditional rodeo events from 9 am until noon at Parker Ranch Arena in Waimea. Tickets available in advance at the Parker Ranch Store and at the gate on July 4. Children 10 and under are free.
Sunday, July 5
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival presents "Woodwinds in Waimea" at 11 am in St. James Church. Talented wind students from around the world present the final performance of their week of training. Free to the public. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
My Native Land" is a free patriotic music concert featuring a community chorus in The Church of the Holy Cross (440 Lanikaula Street) in Hilo. Showtime is 3 pm. 937-9954.
Theatre
The Hilo Community Players present "Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew" at 2:30 pm at Kalakaua Park. Performances are free but donations are encouraged. For more information www.hilocommunityplayers.org.
Films
Akebono Theatre in Pahoa hosts its "Free Dinner and a Movie" at 5:45 pm. Free veggie or meat chili served until it’s gone. 965-9943.
The Palace Theater screens "Departures," a journey into the heartland of Japan and a beautiful look at a sacred part of Japan's cultural heritage. Showtime today is 2:30 pm, Monday and Tuesday at 7. 934-7010.
Art Exhibits and Lectures
The 4th of July Volcano Pottery Sale features the works of eight potters from Volcano and the east side of the Big Island. It's today from 10 am to 4 pm at Volcano Garden Arts (19-3834 Old Volcano Road). 985-8979.
Monday, July 6
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival presents "Clarinet Classics" at 7pm in Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Davies Chapel. One of the top names in clarinet performance, Professor Yehuda Gilad of USC, presents his students in concert. Admission is free. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Theatre
Aloha Performing Arts Company holds open auditions for volunteer actor/readers for its 16th annual Original Play Festival tonight and tomorrow at 6:30 pM at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Six directors will be casting over 40 roles. Rehearsals will begin immediately and the festival will be presented August 12 through 16. All plays will be presented as staged readings. For more information, call 322-9924.
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Departures," a journey into the heartland of Japan and a beautiful look at a sacred part of Japan's cultural heritage. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Art Exhibits and Lectures
Hilo Harbormaster Ian Birnie gives a lecture about Hilo Bay and the development of Hilo Harbor using historic photos from his personal collection. It's at 7 pm in the Lyman Museum. 935-5021.
Tuesday, July 7
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival presents "Cafe Conversations" at 6 pm in Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine and Musiquarium in Kawaihae. Gary Hickling hosts this overview of the upcoming HPAF season. RSVP to ponds@aol.com. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Theatre
Aloha Performing Arts Company holds open auditions for volunteer actor/readers for its 16th annual Original Play Festival tonight at 6:30 pm at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Six directors will be casting over 40 roles. Rehearsals will begin immediately and the festival will be presented August 12 through 16. All plays will be presented as staged readings. For more information, call 322-9924.
Book Readings and Discussions
The Kona Underwater Photographic Society (KUPS) gives a free talk about underwater photography and videography. Share the excitement and beauty of the sea through slides and videos taken by KUPS members. It runs from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Kailua-Kona Library. 331-1781.
Wednesday, July 8
Book Readings and Discussions
Kona Stories Book Shop proclaims Wednesday's to be Keiki Day at the Book Shop. Story and craft programs for 3 to 8 year olds start at 10:30 am. A reading group and discussion for 8 to 13 year olds starts at 1 pm. (808) 324-0350 or visit www.konastories.com.
Thursday, July 9
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival holds its Opening Night Concert at 7 pm in Davies Chapel on the Hawaii Preparatory Academy Campus. Admission is free. HPAF's faculty artists will perform chamber music, songs and classical music. Admission is free. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Book Readings and Discussions
The Writer's Group meets at Kona Stories Book Shop at 1 pm. 324-0350.
Friday, July 10
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Afghan Star" (NR), a film about an "American Idol"-style TV series in Afghanistan. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Saturday, July 11
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival features "The Best of Broadway," a glittering evening of music and performances by top festival artists. It's at 6:30 pm at the Kings Shops in Waikoloa. For more information visit www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org
Arts of Kona presents Kona Music Sampler, featuring slack key master John Keawe and hula presenter Hope Keawe, The Chamber Orchestra of Kona, Early Music Hawaii, Na Mele Pono, Lopaka Ryder, the Voggy Mountain Ramblers and Francine Alexander. Showtime is 7 pm in the Aloha Theatre. www.APACHawaii.org
2009 Na Hoku Hanohano nominee Danny Carvalho will perform and discuss the music of artists who have influenced his journey in Kiho`alu (slack key). This 45-minute program is recommended for ages 11 and older. It starts at 11 am in the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library. 887-6067. Carvalho gives a second presentation at 3 pm in the Hilo Public Library. 933-8888.
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Afghan Star" (NR), a film about an "American Idol"-style TV series in Afghanistan. Showtime tonight is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Sunday, July 12
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival hosts "Make A Joyful Noise," a concert of sacred music classics, at 11 am in St. James Church in Waimea. Admission is free.
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival features Leokane Pryor and Friends performing Hawaiian music at the Blue Dragon in Kawaihae at 7 pm. For dinner reservations call 882-7771. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Theatre
The Hilo Community Players present Shakespeare in the Park – The Taming of the Shrew at 2:30 pm at Kalakaua Park. Performances are free but donations are encouraged. For more information www.hilocommunityplayers.org.
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 2:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Afghan Star" (NR), a film about an "American Idol"-style TV series in Afghanistan. Showtime is 2:30 pm. 934-7010.
Monday, July 13
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Afghan Star" (NR), a film about an "American Idol"-style TV series in Afghanistan. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Tuesday, July 14
Films
The Palace Theater screens "Afghan Star" (NR), a film about an "American Idol"-style TV series in Afghanistan. Showtime tonight is 7 pm. 934-7010.
Book Readings and Discussions
The 2nd Tuesday Book Club discusses the novel The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak at 6:30 pm. 324-0350.
Wednesday, July 15
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival features "Canciones Del Alma: Songs from Spain and Latin America" at 7 pm in the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo. www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.
Book Readings and Lectures
Kona Stories Book Shop proclaims Wednesday's to be Keiki Day at the Book Shop. Story and craft programs for 3 to 8 year olds start at 10:30 am. A reading group and discussion for 8 to 13 year olds starts at 1 pm. (808) 324-0350 or visit www.konastories.com.
Thursday, July 16
Music
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival presents "Fifty Years of American Music" at 3 pm in Davies Chapel on the Hawaii Preparatory Academy campus. Admission is free.
The 2009 Hawaii Performing Arts Festival features "Around the World in Song" at 7:30 pm in Davies Chapel on the HPA campus. Admission is free.
Friday, July 17
Theatre
The Hilo Community Players present Shakespeare in the Park – The Taming of the Shrew at 7:30 pm at Kalakaua Park. Performances are free but donations are encouraged. For more information www.hilocommunityplayers.org.
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Saturday, July 18
Theatre
The Hilo Community Players present Shakespeare in the Park – The Taming of the Shrew at 7:30 pm at Kalakaua Park. Performances are free but donations are encouraged. For more information www.hilocommunityplayers.org.
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Sunday, July 19
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 2:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Wednesday, July 22
Book Readings and Lectures
Kona Stories Book Shop hosts Keiki Day. Story and craft programs for 3 to 8 year olds start at 10:30 am. A reading group and discussion for 8 to 13 year olds starts at 1 pm. (808) 324-0350 or visit www.konastories.com.
Wednesday, July 29
Book Readings and Lectures
Kona Stories Book Shop hosts Keiki Day. Story and craft programs for 3 to 8 year olds start at 10:30 am. A reading group and discussion for 8 to 13 year olds starts at 1 pm. (808) 324-0350 or visit www.konastories.com.
Friday, July 24
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Saturday, 25
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Sunday, July 26
Theatre
Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network stages "Kiss Me Kate" at 7:30 pm in KMC's Kilauea Theater. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. 982-7344.
Friday, August 7
Event
The Hilo Orchid Society celebrates: Hawaiian Orchids Past, Present and Future at its 57th Annual Orchid Show at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium from 9 am to 8 pm. For information on the show call 934-0552 or visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org.
Saturday, August 8
Event
The Hilo Orchid Society celebrates: Hawaiian Orchids Past, Present and Future at its 57th Annual Orchid Show at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium from 9 am to 5 pm. For information on the show call 934-0552 or visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org.
Sunday, August 9
Event
The Hilo Orchid Society celebrates: Hawaiian Orchids Past, Present and Future at its 57th Annual Orchid Show at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium from 10 am to 3 pm. For information on the show call 934-0552 or visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org.
Art Exhibits / Programs
JULY 13 THROUGH JULY 25: The East Hawaii Cultural Center offers a Keiki art program for kids ages 7 to 14. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. 961-5711.
TODAY THROUGH OCTOBER 31: A collection of rarely seen photos of Hawaii Island taken from 1883 to 1905 is on display now through October 31 at the Lyman Museum. Salvaged from trash cans in 1964, the photos are the work of Catholic Missionary Brother Bertram Bellinghausen. The photos document a time when the Kingdom of Hawai`i was on the threshold of annexation. The Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili Street in Hilo. For information call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.
TODAY THROUGH AUGUST 2: "Hawai`i Nei 2009" is a juried exhibition of art representing native species. The show features artists of all ages working in a wide variety of media. It's in the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 967-7565 or www.volcanoartcenter.org
TODAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2009: Bertram Gabriel Bellinghausen's ethnographic record of an era at a time in Hawaii when Western and Hawaiian cultures were merging in on display through October 2009 at Hilo's Lyman Museum. The exhibit is called "Na Pa`i Ki`i, Photographs of the Kingdom of Hawaii, 1883 to 1905." Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4:30 pm. 935-5021 or www.lymanmuseum.org
Deadlines
JULY 6: The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is accepting entries for its Fall 2009 showcase. Films in any genre, including feature films, documentaries, short films, Hawaii-themed films, music videos, and student films are being accepted. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2008. The festival will run from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday October 25, 2009. Entry deadline is JULY 6, 2009. Information on how to apply can be found by visiting http://www.hiff.org/entries.php.
SEPTEMBER 15: Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity is a writing competition encouraging Native thinkers to go public with their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in today's economic and political landscape. 500-1,600 word essays are due SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. Visit www.nativeinsight.org for complete details and more information about the contest.
APRIL 2010: The Horkheimer/O'Meara Youth Journalism Award, named in honor of Stephen and Donna O'Meara, is open to young writers in the 8 - 14 age group. Entries will be judged on how the author takes a factual scientific event or discovery and writes an accurate story that is so exciting and informative readers will not want to put it down. Aside from accuracy, judging will be based on creativity, conciseness, and clarity. Contact donna@post.harvard.edu for complete details. Submissions are due by APRIL 10, 2010.
Open-Ended Arts and Culture Announcements
Aloha Performing Arts Company offers classes in performing arts education. All instruction will take place at the APAC Loft in Kainaliu, on the second floor of the building containing Creative Costumes, directly across the street from Paradise Found. Call 322-9924 for more information.
Donkey Mill Art Center offers a variety of art classes and lectures. The art center is part of the Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture and is located at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa. To learn more about current offerings visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org or call 322-3362.
The East Hawaii Cultural Center offers a number of classes and events. Dates and times are subject to change. Please call to confirm. Call 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org for information.
The Shops at Mauna Lani hosts a gallery showcasing the work of Peter Lik. His photographs, which captures the natural beauty of Hawaii, include "Pele's Whisper," "Revelation" and "Evolution." Call the store at 887-1909 for details. Visit www.peterlik.com for information about the artist.
Ongoing
Events
WEEKLY: The Hilo Hep Cats present Swing dance classes with occasional workshops and social dance opportunities. For times and locations email hilohepcats@gmail.com.
BY APPOINTMENT: Kona Historical Society offers the Historic Walking Tour. The tour begins at Kailua Pier and the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel and ends at Hulihe‘e Palace. Call 326-9092 for reservations one week in advance of the tour.
MONDAY
The Kona Brass Quintet rehearses every Monday and welcomes new professional-level brass musicians. Call Sue Garrod at 329-1705 for information.
The Volcano Art Center offers free, hour-long tours in Volcano Village. Knowledgeable forest guides are available every Monday to lead people along the easy, half-mile loop trail at Niaulani. The tour starts just one mile from the entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, meeting at 9:30 am at the Center’s Niaulani Campus. For more information, please call 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
TUESDAY
The Pahoa Museum (15-2931 Pahoa Road) presents a Freedom Jazz Dance at 7 pm. 430-1573 (6/03/09)
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
Life Drawing Open Studio with Bob Weiss. No registration is required, but participants are required to bring their own art supplies. The session runs from 6 to 9 pm in Hilo’s East Hawaii Cultural Center. 961-5711.
Kona Stories in the Mango Court offers a Keiki Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am. Admission is free, call 324-0350.
EVERY FIRST TUESDAY: The Metaphysical/Spiritual Book Club meets at 6:30 pm in Kona Stories. Call 324-0350.
EVERY SECOND TUESDAY: The West Hawai'i Astronomy Club (WHAC) meets to promote the hobby of astronomy. Meetings are in Waimea at either Canada France Hawaii or Keck observatory. See our website for additional details: http://www.whacastro.com
The Second Tuesday Book Club reads fiction (with the occasional biography thrown in) at 6:30 pm in Kona Stories. Call 324-0350.
EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY: "Just The Facts" is a non-fiction Book Club that meets at 6:30 pm in Kona Stories. Call 324-0350.
WEDNESDAY
"Hawai`iana Live" is a 45-minute cultural program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live hula, the historic pipe organ played by Bob Alder, short films, commentary and a segment with audience participation and interaction. Visit www.hilopalace.com for information. It's from 11 to 11:45 am.
Amy Greenwell Garden’s Ho`okupu Plant Propogation Club invites kids ages 6 through 14 to learn about growing plants and gardening Hawaiian-style. The Club meets from 1:45 pm to 3:30 pm at the Amy Greenwell Garden. Call 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
Waimea Consort Rehearsals run from 6:15 to 8:45 pm. New singers are welcome to this a capella singing group that specializes in classical music from medieval early polyphony to contemporary compositions. For information call 885-2143. www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~veillet/choir.html.
Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa offers a 9-week class entitled “Life Drawing Session” meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. These 3-hour classes are open to all experience levels and medium. For more information on these classes please visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org or call 322-3362.
THURSDAY
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
The Pahoa Museum (15-2931 Pahoa Road) presents E Ti Doshun playing "modernly ancient music to groove to" at 7 pm. 430-1573 (6/3/09)
The Kona Music Society's Youth Chorus is open to all singers from grades 3 through 12 and meets Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm at the Kealakehe Intermediate Chorus Room. For more information call 896-1967.
Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa is offering a 4-week class entitled “Exploration in Oils” with Gerald Lucena that meets each Thursday at 5:30 pm. The 4-hour classes are designed for beginners to intermediates and focus on a foundation of compositional arrangements, the use of bold color, and expressive brushwork. For more information on these classes please visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org or call 322-3362.
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY: Kona Stories Book Shop in Kainaliu hosts a Writer’s Group. Local scribes meet to nurture literary creativity, community and individuality. It’s free and starts at 1 pm. 324-0350 or www.konastories.com.
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY: `Imiloa and W.M. Keck Observatory hosts the Maunakea 2009 Lecture Series at W.M. Keck Hualalai learning center in Waimea the third Thursday of the month. The talks are free to the public and start at 7 pm. For more information call 885-7887.
FRIDAY
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
SATURDAY
The Waimea Town Market at Parker School runs from 8 am to 2 pm and occasionally features entertainment from the HPA Handbell Choir and Waimea Consort.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY: Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station presents a free monthly program of sharing the cultural aspects and uses of Mauna Kea. Call 961-2180 or visit www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.
`Imiloa and W.M. Keck Observatory hosts the Maunakea 2009 Lecture Series at `Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. The talk is free to the public and starts at 7 pm. For more information call 969-9703.
EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY: The Floral Art Group meets at the East Hawaii Cultural Center Pavillion to discus color, structures and techniques in flower arranging. Participants should bring vases and flora from their gardens. It’s free and runs from 1 to 3 pm.
SUNDAY
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center shows its planetarium program “Hawai‘i’s Observatories: An Update from Maunakea” at 2 pm. This 15-minute 3D original production show concept provides an opportunity to learn about the new discoveries made by observatories atop Maunakea. Admission rates apply.
The Olliephonic Horns perform at the Blue Dragon in Kawaihae from 7 to 9 pm. 882-7771. www.olliephonics.com. (6/28/08)
Jazz vocalist Lou Ann Gurney with Jazz Mele performs classic jazz tunes from her new CD, "Joy Ride." Sundays from 6 to 9 pm at The Emerald Orchid in Hilo. American Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Swing, Boogie-Woogie & Jump Blues. Join the Hilo Hep Cats swing dancers for some fancy foot work out on the dance floor. 961-5400.
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY: The East Hawai`i Cultural Center at 141 Kalakaua Street in Hilo offers performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, performers, school & community groups, immersion schools and hula halau. 935-9085.
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani campus hosts its Forest Work Day from 9 am to noon. The event is a unique opportunity to connect with nature and with each other while helping to restore the beauty and diversity of a native rain forest. No experience or tools are required. Light snacks and refreshments are provided and participants are asked to bring rain gear. Inquiries can be directed to The Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or programs@volcanoartcenter.org.