Featuring the chamber music of “Tropix”  with proceeds benefiting a new Instrumental Music Program at Parker School.  “Tropix” features Brazilian violinist Manoela Wunder and guitarist Philip Simmons, resident conductor of the Orchestra.  Info and reservations: 808-315-0885.

Details to come!

Te Vaka, a dynamic group of musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands and New Zealand, brought together under the inspired leadership of Opetaia Foa’i, has been enchanting the world with its own brand of South Pacific Fusion since 1997. Their music is described as traditionally influenced, tribal, powerful, and rooted. The style [...]

Features women’s hālau from Hawai‘i, Mainland USA, and Japan, competing in kahiko, ‘auana and kupuna divisions, solo and group.   The sponsor, Moku O Keawe Foundation, puts emphasis on education so event includes intensive, hands-on workshops in hula and related arts, and excursions to cultural sites to offer a deeper experience.  Classes are taught by noted [...]

1st Paniolo Preservation Society Paniolo Talk-Story:  ‘Chicken Skin’ Paniolo Ghost Stories!   At Paniolo Preservation Society’s new Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables in Waimea.  Free for the whole family – donations welcome.  Begins with informal talk-story.  Soft drinks plus hot cocoa ‘n crackers available.  May bring your own mea ai and mea inu.  Host [...]

An interactive and informative presentation.  A voucher for a free Earth Machine home composter will be given to all participants.  Workshop will address composting home and yard greenwaste, and also composting with worms, including how to set up your own worm condo.  Sponsored by Recycle Hawai’i and funded by the Hawaii County Dept. of Environmental [...]

Home Of The Late “Shorty” & Jacque Johnson Wide array of art and household items including a Picasso, a Lloyd Sexton lithograph, Royal Crown Derby china, Hannah Tuttle Sterling Flatware, Old Hawai’i memorabilia, household appliances, golf items.  All welcome.

Sen. Malama Solomon and the Waimea Community Association have invited DLNR leadership to participate in a community discussion of issues and priorities.  DLNR participants will include Chair William Aila, Deputy Guy Kaulukukui, Emma Yuen with DOFAW, Bill Tam and Laura Stevens.  All invited.  Info: Senator Malama Solomon (974-4000 Ext. 67335).

Agenda

With guest presenters Raymond McGuire and Kim Takata.  Coqui frogs are starting to invade Waimea and your neighbors need your help!  The Big Island Invasive Species Committee will discuss what strategies can be incorporated to prevent colonies from establishing in Waimea — including building a network of neighborhood community groups to monitor, catch and eradicate [...]