SPECIAL EVENTS

DIVINE REJUVENATION AND LONGEVITY RETREAT WITH DR. AND MASTER ZHI GANG SHA
Date: November 3rd-5th 2009
Place: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island
Contact: Jenn Vale, 661-297-0009, press@ajenkinspr.com
Enter the Dao with Master Sha and experience the ultimate dimension of "soul over matter," where all true healing, rejuvenation and transformation begin. The wisdom, teachings and practices of this advanced retreat stem from the ancient Daoist Immortals. alternativehawaii.com Advanced Retreat. Pre-requisites: Attendance at a Soul Healing and Enlightenment Retreat or Soul Healing Week. alternativehawaii.com COST: $383 single, $900 for both Master Sha retreats.

SILENT MEDITATION
Date: November 9th, 6:30 am, 2009
Place: Yoga Hale Studio, Big Island
Contact: Lizz Christed, lizzchristed@gmail.com, (402) 981-3424
Morning Group Meditation from 6:30-7:15am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. alternativehawaii.com. Thank you for entering and exiting the studio in silence. alternativehawaii.com. Silent, group and morning meditation are all powerful rituals. Combined, this has the potential to be very transformative. Hope you can make it!!

TWO OF HAWAII'S MOST POPULAR ENTERTAINERS
Date: November 13th - 21st, 2009, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Place: Honokaa People's Theatre & Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Big Island
Contact: Nana, unesupernana@yahoo.com, (808) 333-7378
Concerts to benefit Hamakua Music Festival and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival SISTAH ROBI KAHAKALAU Friday, November 13, 5:30pm alternativehawaii.com. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - Luau Grounds VIP Seating $49, General Seating $39 Sponsored by Mauna Kea Beach Hotel KEALI'I REICHEL And His Award-Winning Halau Saturday, November 21, 7:00pm Peoples Theatre, Honoka'a. alternativehawaii.com. VIP seating $60, General Seating $40

THE 5TH ANNUAL DRUM AND PERCUSSION FESTIVAL
Date: November 14th 2009, 6 pm to 9:30 pm
Place: Palace Theatre, Big Island
Contact: Vicky (PR Director), vicky@current-events.com
Bare & Core Expression will present its fifth annual Drum & Percussion Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 6 p.m. at Palace Theater. alternativehawaii.com. The production will showcase various styles of traditional and non-traditional drum and percussion performance groups. Advance purchased tickets are $10.00. alternativehawaii.com. At the door, they are $15 for general, $12 for students/seniors. alternativehawaii.com. Advance tickets are available for purchase at Basically Books, and Keaau Natural Foods.

KOKUA KAILUA HULIHEE PALACE CONCERT SERIES & VILLAGE STROLL
Date: November 15 2009, 1 pm to 6 pm
Place: Kailua-Kona (Alii Drive), Big Island
Contact: Vicky (PR Director), vicky@current-events.com
One Sunday each month Alii Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4pm, there is a free Hawaiian music concert at Hulihee Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Alii Drive. Sponsored by Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua Village Merchants Association, Kailua Village Business Improvement District, & Big Island Radio Group. Upcoming: 11/15 & 12/13.

DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Date: November 15th 2009, 2 pm to 5 pm
Place: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Big Island
Contact: Vicky (PR Director), vicky@current-events.com, 808-329-8002 or 808-966-5458
Join the Hawaii Island Humane Society for Dog Day Afternoon. alternativehawaii.com. There will be live entertainment by Sugah Daddy & friends, live and silent auctions, delicious pupus, beer and wine and of course - animals from the Keaau Shelter available for adoptions. alternativehawaii.com. The proceeds from this worthwhile event help the Hawaii Island Humane Society achieve its mission to promote respect for all animals, prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the relationship between humans and animals. alternativehawaii.com. Tickets $45 from any HIHS island shelter.

TALKING CIRCLE: BIG ISLAND INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
Date: November 20th - 22nd, 2009
Place: Palace Theater, Hilo, Big Island
Contact: Liz De Roche, (808) 557-8607, Nativewinds1152@aol.com
The Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council will take the stage, November 20-22, 2009, launching its inaugural Talking Circle: The Big Island Indigenous Film Festival. alternativehawaii.com "Talking Circle" will be held at the historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo, Hawaii. alternativehawaii.com The festival will showcase productions by Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and First Nations media makers. alternativehawaii.com It will promote and provide exposure to the works of a rapidly growing field of outstanding independent, indigenous filmmakers.

CELEBRATING LIFE AT KAHALU‘U BAY BAY CONCERT 2009
Date: November 21st, 2009, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Convention Center, Big Island
Contact: Cindi Punihaole at cpunihaole@kohalacenter.org or at 808-895-1010
Come join us for an evening of music, humor, fun, recognition, and celebration! alternativehawaii.com. Featuring Na Hoku Award winners Na Leo Pilimehana, Ho‘okena, our own Daifukuji Taiko Drummers, and funnyman Frank De Lima as emcee, the Bay Concert honors all of the volunteers and supporters of the Kahalu‘u Bay Project. alternativehawaii.com. The Bay Concert will be a warm, welcoming event with music and laughter, bringing all of us together to celebrate our community and our beautiful natural and cultural landscape. alternativehawaii.com. This year our guest of honor is Herbert Kawainui Kane, whose work is itself a celebration of life.

HAMAKUA ARTISANS' GUILD 7TH ANNUAL STUDIO ART TOUR
Date: November 21st - 22nd, 2009, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Place: Honokaa and Waimea, Big Island
Contact: Jay West, artglass@aloha.com, 808-885-7812
7th Annual Studio Art Tour, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 10 am - 5 pm. Artists: Erin Dolan, abstract oil paintings; Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross - blown glass, dyed silk; Karen Thrasher - blown glass, raku, paintings; alternativehawaii.com. Sarah Ednie - fine jewelry; Jay West, eco-artist - cast paper, fused glass, paintings; alternativehawaii.com. Bill Jaeger - stained glass; Kathleen Jaeger - mosaics, paintings; Janice Gail - watercolors, oils, acrylics.

23RD ANNUAL VOLCANO VILLAGE ART STUDIO TOUR & SALE
Date: November 27th - 29th 2009, 10 am to 4 pm
Place: Seven artists studios in Volcano Village, Big Island
Contact: Emily Herb, 808-987-3472, eherb@hawaii.rr.com
The Volcano Village Artists Hui cordially invites the public to a free Art Studio Tour in Volcano Village. A wide variety of artwork will be on display and for sale, including ceramics, paintings, hand blown glass, photography & more. The diversity and high artistic standards of the Volcano Village Artists, along with the picturesque settings with studios nestled in the lush rainforest of Volcano Village ensures a memorable experience. Maps for the tour will be available at businesses in the Village.

WEST HAWAII DANCE THEATRE ERXCERPTS FROM "THE NUTCRACKER"
Date: November 28th 2009, 12 pm to 1 pm
Place: Hilton Waikoloa Grand Ballroom, Big Island
Contact: Virginia Holte, Artistic Director, vh2dns4@ilhawaii.net, (808) 329-8876
West Hawaii Dance Theatre is pleased to announce that they will be perform at the Hilton Waikoloa Village's Grand Ballroom on Saturday, November 28, 2008 at 12:00pm. alternativehawaii.com. This showing is part of the Hilton's Annual Na Lima Craft Fair Fundraiser. alternativehawaii.com. The performance begins with Hula and Tahitiian choreographed by West Hawaii Dance Academy instructor and professional dancer Keahi Kapela. alternativehawaii.com. Megumi Kopp will then accompany the West Hawaii Dance Academy's Performance Group on the Grand Piano in Excerpts from the Holiday Classic Ballet The "Nutcracker" with music by Peter Tchaikovsky. alternativehawaii.com. Choreographers are West Hawaii Dance Theatre Artistic Director Virginia Holte, as well as West Hawaii Dance Academy's talented staff of instructors including Midori Satoh and Keahi Kapela. alternativehawaii.com. West Hawaii Dance Academy is a non-profit educational organization that offers classes, workshops, guest artist residencies and performance opportunities to the Big Island community.

BIBLE FIRST MISSION CHURCH 1ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Date: November 28th 2009, 9 am to 4 pm
Place: Yano Memorial Hall, Big Island
Contact: Angela Dellamano, stay@bigislandbb.com, 1-808-328-8053
Silent Auction will be held from 11am to 1pm sharp! Also find beautiful hand-made Christmas ornaments, wreaths and unique gifts, exotic plants sale, bake sale, ono food, music, hula, door prizes and rummage sale. You won't want to miss this value packed family fun event. All fundraising proceeds are to benefit the Bible First Mission Church building fund. Mahalo for your support!

ONGOING EVENTS

VOLCANO ART CENTER
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art Center presents ongoing programs in the Park. Call: (808) 967-8222 or visit their site.

KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kalukalu (14 miles south of Kailua-Kona)
Offering a variety of guided tours, lectures, and exhibits including the Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour and more. For reservation & cost call (808) 323-3222. (Inquire about their breadmaking in their Portuguese oven!)

RANGER-LED PROGRAMS: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ranger-led walks and hikes enrich your knowledge of the Park's resources and Hawaiian culture. Walks may be wheelchair accessible or may be longer hikes. The daily schedule of ranger presentations is posted each morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center. Call: (808) 985-6000 or visit their site.

NELHA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Exhibit area open weekdays 8am-4pm)
Place: Keahole Point (one mile south of Kona Int'l Airport)
Ocean technology pioneers harness Arctic-cold deep seawater for the future of mankind. Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) recognized world-wide as a unique and innovative business, research and science technology park. Fee $5/person (children under age 8 free). Call: (808) 329-7341 or visit their site.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: 2 or 3 Tuesdays per month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
After Dark in the Park is a series of free evening programs on topics of geology, biology, Hawaiian culture and history. Call: (808) 985-6014 or visit their site.

MA LALO O KA PO LANI (UNDER THE NIGHT'S SKY)
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of Each Month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
An innovative program of cultural experiences shared by members of our Hawaiian communities followed by the regular evening stargazing program. Call: (808) 961-2180 or visit their site.

EVENING AT KAHUA RANCH - SUNSET DINNER
Date: Every Tues. & Thurs. through December 27
Place: Kahua Ranch (North Kohala)
Come visit an authentic 8,500 acre working cattle ranch owned by the Richards Family. Meet a member of the Family and learn about the Hawaiian Paniolo (cowboy). Transportation. Dinner. Local Beer, Wine, Soda/Juice Bar. Live Music & Dancing. Roping, Branding, Horseshoes, S'mores & Stargazing. Call: (808) 883-8601 or email Sue Foat .

GRANDFATHER’S HOUSE: AN EXHIBITION ON KOREA
Date: Through December 31
Time: Monday through Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Place: Lyman Museum, 276 Haili Street, Hilo
Featuring a full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, this unique completely interactive exhibit offers hands-on opportunities to explore life in rural Korea during the 1930s. Call: (808) 935-5021.

MORNINGS AT THE PALACE - HAWAIIANA LIVE!
Date: Every Wednesday Morning (throughout 2007)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Place: The Palace Theater, downtown Hilo
An educational and entertaining cultural program featuring live hula, the historic pipe organ, short films, commentary, and a segment with audience participation and interaction. Tickets are $5. Children 12 and under free. Call: Kimberly Bright (808) 934-7010.

AN EVENING IN THE PARK
Date: Every 1st or 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (S. Kona)
Each month, there are speakers on different topics such as traditional story telling, hula & chant, crafts, native Hawaiian forest birds,volcano eruption and more. Call: (808) 328-2288 or visit their site.

HOOPONO PONO KE ALA: HAWAIIAN SPIRITUALITY RETREAT
Date: November 1 - 7
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Kalani Oceanside Retreat, Puna District
Come immerse yourself in the spirit of Aloha for seven days. This workshop features hoopono pono ke ala (making right more right the path), the backbone of Hawaiian spirituality, as taught by Aunty Mahealani Kuamoo-Henry. Hawaiian culture, taught by native Hawaiian kumu (teachers) will fill out the days in this beautiful coastal retreat.There will also be time to relax, and take an excursion to visit the goddess Pele at the island's active volcano, Kilauea. Call: Rebecca Avery (808) 959-2258 or visit their site.

MOKU O KEAWE INTERNATIONAL HULA FESTIVAL
Date: November 4 - 8
Place: Hilton Waikoloa Village & Queen's Garden
The arts of Hula take the stage at this event. Halau from Hawaii, Japan and elsewhere compete in Kupuna, Kahiko and Auana divisions. Master instructors share their expertise in lei-making, chant, dance and other cultural arts. Island artisans bring their treasures to a creative craft marketplace. From the opening concert by legendary Hawaiian musicians to a closing Hoike featuring students from the workshops, Moku O Keawe celebrates the hula experience and shares it with the world. Call: Margo Mau Bunnell (808) 936-4853.

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