Monthly Movie: Special Presentation of Moana in Hawaiian by Punana O Leo Kona
Punano O Lea Kona School’s mission is to drive and inspire change to ensure a living Hawaiian language in Hawaii and beyond. The school and its students will be hosting a series of talks, performances, cultural demonstrations, and educational booths at Queens’ MarketPlace in celebration of the Hawaiian language and culture.
Talks, performances and booths will be from 3 – 6pm. The movie will be premiered at 6pm. Bring your own beach chair or blanket, and enjoy this very special presentation of Moana!
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity. PG | 1 hour and 47 minutes | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Photo + Article courtsey of: Queens’ Marketplace
When: Saturday, February 22 Time: 3 – 8 pm (movie starts at 6 pm) Where: Coronation Pavilion
Hawaii Island Festival: Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition ~ Saturday September 14th!
Kane come out to show their skills to throw their voice in higher registers. They also share the manao of their mele, the songwriter and the hidden meaning (kaona).
This is to honor the late Uncle Kindy Sproat, a true Hawaiian who lived in Pololu Valley, as his kupuna before him. This event has served as a platform for many falsetto singers to share their talents and voices. Many have gone on to form bands and to record their own music.
Event Details: Hawaii Island Festival:Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition
▪️Date: 9/14/2019 (Saturday)
▪️Address: Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road Kamuela, HI
Monthly Concert Series at Queens’ Marketplace ~ John Keawe
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear renowned Hawaiian musician and slack-key guitar player John Keawe perform at the Queens’ Marketplace Monthly Concert Series!
When: Saturday, July 20
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Coronation Pavilion at Queens’ Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade ~ Saturday June 8th!
Join us on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, for the annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Historic Kailua Village.
Throughout the day, the community of West Hawai‘i will gather to honor the great ali‘i, King Kamehameha I, who established the first capital of the united Hawaiian Kingdom here in Kailua-Kona at Kamakahonu. This year’s parade theme is Ka Mo‘i Kamehameha Nui, translated: “Kamehameha, the Sovereign Ruler of All.”
Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal Pa‘u Rider Logopa‘u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa‘u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, a horse-drawn carriage and more.
After the parade, enjoy a ho‘olaule‘a (music and art festival) at Hulihe‘e Palace, including a free concert featuring top Hawaiian recording artists. Then take time to visit the many shops, galleries and historic landmarks of Historic Kailua Village.
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade
Saturday, June 8, 2019
9:00 am
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI
For details + more information contact the parade chairman, Barbara Nobriga, at 322-9944, or email: KamehamehaDayParade@hawaii.rr.com
See you there!
Photo + Article courtsey of: http://www.whofish.org + King Kamehamea Day Celebration Parade
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade~ Saturday, June 8, 2019
Join us on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, for the annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Historic Kailua Village.
Throughout the day, the community of West Hawai‘i will gather to honor the great ali‘i, King Kamehameha I, who established the first capital of the united Hawaiian Kingdom here in Kailua-Kona at Kamakahonu.
This year’s parade theme is Ka Mo‘i Kamehameha Nui, translated: “Kamehameha, the Sovereign Ruler of All.”
Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal Pa‘u Rider Logopa‘u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa‘u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, a horse-drawn carriage and more.
This year’s parade will travel down Ali‘i Drive through Historic Kailua Village beginning at 9 a.m. After the parade, join the fun at Hulihe‘e Palace, where a Hawaiian music and crafts festival (ho‘olaule‘a) will take place until 4 p.m. Live performances by Hawaiian recording artists, hula halau and more. Bid on fantastic silent auction items.
After the parade, enjoy a ho‘olaule‘a (music and art festival) at Hulihe‘e Palace, including a free concert featuring top Hawaiian recording artists. Then take time to visit the many shops, galleries and historic landmarks of Historic Kailua Village.
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade
Date: 6/8/2019 (Saturday)
Address: Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Alii Drive Kailua Kona, HI
Celebrate all things ‘ukulele on Saturday, March 2nd at the 19th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival. The free event will feature ‘ukulele giveaways, a workshop by Roy Sakuma, informational booths, and an all star line-up on three stages at Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace.
This FREE festival starts with a very educational and fun workshop put on by world-renowned Roy Sakuma and friends at Queens’ MarketPlace. Beginners and longtime players alike can learn Roy’s style of ‘ukulele playing. Many who have come in the past have learned a song or two which are typically performed at either of the Waikoloa Beach Resort Shopping centers.
Hawai`i’s top `ukulele entertainers headline this annual musical extravaganza at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the rhythmic sound of the `ukulele will bring you back to a time of the beauty and magic of Old Hawai`i. The music will make you dance and be part of this once-a-year event that showcases the unique sound that is known worldwide.
This year’s line-up includes Roy Sakuma, John Keawe, Widdy Loo, Brian Vasquez, and many more. Performances kick off at 11am at Kings’ Shops and 12pm at Queens’ MarketPlace.
Moku O Keawe’s signature event returns to Waikoloa Beach Resort with both traditional and modern forms of hula, plus workshops by esteemed practitioners, lectures, and exhibitions.
Welina Mai Ke Aloha!
The Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival was founded on the principals of hula, its teachings, and the related arts and crafts. We continue to keep our mission alive through performances, workshops, and a competition.
Our signature event returns to Waikoloa Bowl on February 21, 2019. The competition will feature halau showcasing various age groups both in traditional and modern forms. Registration is open for the competition, inviting you to submit your request!
We offer workshops by esteemed judges and practitioners. There will be informative lectures on traditions, methods, and style. We also invite you to the Exhibitions, a program that initiates and teaches novice groups.
We offer a historic perspective to hula! E hele mai!
Ola ka hula! Ola ke ola!
Sig Zane
Moku O Keawe Foundation, President
▪️When: Thursday – Sunday, February 21 – 24, 2019
▪️Where: Queens’ MarketPlace and the Waikoloa Bowl
The island’s largest agricultural showcase is returning in 2018 with a new twist at a different location in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island!
Taste of the Hawaiian Range will be Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Mana Christian ‘Ohana (Old Kahilu Town Hall) and the adjacent YMCA Minuke Ole Park in Waimea. The 2018 Taste will offer all-day agricultural-themed fun and educational activities before culminating with an evening tasting event showcasing locally produced food.
▪️Agriculture Festival:
The 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Agriculture Festival offers livestock displays, educational exhibits, local product sampling and sales, food trucks and beverages.
“Find out how to attract bees to your landscape, visit a “plant doctor” for help on garden questions and taste-test local beef jerky, breadfruit, honey and more,” suggests event co-chair Jeri Moniz.
Keiki can enjoy agricultural-themed activities and games; pony rides will be available for a nominal fee. Hawai‘i Island 4-H youth will offer a display of farm animals and a booth on how youngsters can join the project-based organization 4-H is marking 100 years in Hawai‘i during 2018.
▪️Indoor Classroom Presentations:
Learn how agriculture is the science, art and practice of producing food at agricultural and culinary-themed presentations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the five-classroom complex behind the Mana Christian ‘Ohana hall. In addition, there will be an all-day exhibit of invasive species.
Open to the public and geared to farmers, ranchers and culinarians, the free presentations will include Q&As. Talks will cover a wide range of topics: the Food Safety Modernization Act, invasive species, federal worker protection standards on proper pesticide use and safety, Hawai‘i tea production, agriculture technology with Smart Yields, best-use practices for beef carcass utilization and the cutting-edge GMO research and technology involving CRISPR-Cas9.
Leading the 2018 installment of Cooking Pasture-Raised Beef 101 is Chef Edwin Goto of Waimea’s Village Burger and Noodle Club. He will demonstrate how to prepare beef flank steak and pork belly 2:30-4 p.m.; the activity offers sampling. Tickets are $10 at the door or online.
▪️Evening Taste:
Featuring 20 culinary stations preparing pasture-raised meats and local produce, the 5:30-7:30p.m. Taste gala is both inside and out of the Mana Christian ‘Ohana hall and is open to 500 attendees.
Gala tickets are $50 online and at Parker Ranch Store; they will sell for $60 at the door if available.
Details:
▪️Saturday, September 29, 2018
▪️Mana Christian ʻOhana hall & YMCA Minuke Ole Park, Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island
The Festival will be held on Saturday September 15, 2018 in Waimea! The family friendly event will feature live music, craft vendors, food vendors and much more!
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