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East Hawaii Dance Festival & Extravaganza
09/04/2010 - 09/11/2010 Performing ArtsCulturalConference-Workshop
A celebration of dance featuring performances by Hawaii Island’s leading dancers ranging from hip-hop to hula, tango to tribal, traditional to cutting-edge on 9/4 at the Palace Theater in Hilo; classes throughout the week with student performance 9/11 at Hilo’s East Hawaii Cultural Center. Both performances at 7 p.m. (808) 217-9924.
Hilo Wayfinding Festival
10/08/2010 - 10/10/2010 CulturalConference-Workshop
Exhibits at the Imiloa Astronomy Center show the importance of the stars to ancient Hawaiians. Courtesy Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
This 3rd annual event celebrates the historic sailing feats of Pacific peoples using celestial navigation along with current efforts to revive and expand skills and interest in long distance canoe voyaging. Free activities include panel presentations and workshops led by Hawai’s master canoe navigators. Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Call (808) 969-9704 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.
Eco Hawaii Festival
10/25/2010 - 10/31/2010 Natural HistoryConference-Workshop
A week-long celebration promoting sustainable living, which concludes with a weekend “Jungleween” celebration the evening of Oct. 30 and then a day devoted to eco experiences, farm tours, gardening, educational events and local flora Oct. 30. At Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Pahoa on Hwy. 137 between the 17 and 18 mile marker. For more information call (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.
Hula Camp
10/26/2010 - 10/29/2010 Performing ArtsCulturalConference-Workshop
A hula retreat for hula practitioners, hula lovers, and those interested in hula, its stories and traditions. All are welcome no matter what level of experience. Includes workshops, field trip to sites in Kona, and evening entertainment. The retreat will conclude with a field trip to Kilauea Volcanoes National Park. Fee. For more information call Keala Ching at Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (808) 324-2553.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/05/2010 - 11/14/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
Photo courtesy Kau Coffee Festival
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s 180-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii’s oldest food festival and the only coffee festival in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades, sporting events, and special events. Call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute
02/17/2011 - 02/20/2011 Performing ArtsCulturalConference-Workshop
Open to everyone from beginners to experts, this institute features workshops, lessons, jam sessions and more to help you better play and enjoy Hawaiian music. Three free public concerts/ events are open to the public and include a kanikapila at 7 p.m. Thursday, talk story at 2p.m. Saturday and finale concert 1 p.m. Sunday. www.kahilutheatre.org.
Healing Garden and Mango Festival
07/30/2011 CulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
The delicious mango takes center stage with tastings, recipes, tree sales and other mango-themed activities at this festival, also featuring cultural healing arts displays, presentations, natural products, green services, eco fashion show, healthy food, Hawaiian music, etc. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona. www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healinggarden/
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/04/2011 - 11/13/2011 FamilyCulturalExhibit-ShowCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s 180-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii’s oldest food festival and one of only two coffee festivals in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades, sporting events, and special events. Call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
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