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He Huakai e pana a i ke ea
12/02/2009 - 12/06/2009 Performing ArtsCulturalConference-Workshop
Slack key guitar, ukulele and hula immersion workshops and concert presented by Hawaii’s master musicians and kumu hula under the direction of Cyril Pahinui. Features regional musical compositions and related moolelo from various East Hawaii locations from Volcano to Keaukaha. Hilo concert Sunday evening 12/6. (808) 896-1911; (808) 722-8575 or visit www.cyrilpahinui.com.
Healing Garden Festival
12/20/2009 - 11/10/2009 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalNatural HistoryCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
This unique festival showcases the health-giving properties of native Hawaiian plants and foods. Presentations and workshops, healing arts, cooking demonstrations, lei-making contests, tours, hula and musical entertainment. 9:30 – 4:30 at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook and Kailua-Kona. (808) 638-0888 or visit http://hawaiihealthguide.com for complete schedule.
4th Annual Ipu Cultural Festival
01/21/2010 - 01/24/2010 CulturalConference-Workshop
This festival celebrates Hawaiian ipu or gourd drum culture and features ipu history and heritage, demonstrations, classes and an ipu farm tour. Also, music, entertainment and information from kumu and cultural practitioners. Jan. 21- 22 at Ipu Lani Farm in Honaunau; Jan. 23 -23 at Hale Halawai in Kailua Village. Open to public. (808) 937-4308 or visit www.hawaiigourdsociety.com
12th Annual Weekend Writer's Retreat
02/19/2010 - 02/21/2010 Conference-Workshop
Join an intimate community of writers in a focused weekend of writing, sharing, and inspiration. Improve the emotion, depth, and potency of your work via extensive writing exercises, friendly reading of work, and engaging group discussion. Open to all levels. Volcano Art Center. Call (808) 967-8222 for fees and housing information or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Kona Chocolate Festival and Symposium
04/17/2010 CulinaryConference-Workshop
This sweet and distinctive festival celebrates chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Taste creations by the top chefs and chocolatiers of the Big Island, enjoy wines, gourmet dining, live music, silent auction, farm tours, cooking demos and more. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa in Kona. (808) 987-8722 or visit www.konachocolatefestival.com
Big Island Film Festival
05/12/2010 - 05/16/2010 Performing ArtsConference-Workshop
This “Talk Story” Film Festival celebrates new independent short and feature films. Come share these films and meet their filmmakers during films day and night as well as at social events and salutespresented in the spirit of Aloha. Admission fees to some films & events. Kamaaina rates. Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast. Call (808) 883-0394 or visitwww.BigIslandFilmFestival.com
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/05/2010 - 11/14/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg 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 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.
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