20th Annual Ukulele Festival at Waikoloa Beach Resort is coming up on March 7th!
Annual ‘Ukulele Festival ~ Waikoloa Beach Resort
Ukulele Giveaways | Workshop by Roy Sakuma | Informational Booths
All star line-up on three stages at Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace. Lineup includes Roy Sakuma, Kunia Galdeira, Kalei Gamiao, Mark Yamanaka and Willie K! Stay tuned for more information.
Waikoloa Beach Resort invites all ‘ukulele lovers to B.Y.O.U. and join in the celebration of Hawaii’s favorite musical instrument, at the Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival.
The free event begins with a free ‘ukulele workshop at and continues all day with live entertainment on three stages at Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace, along with displays, demonstrations, and ‘ukulele giveaways by sponsoring companies.
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
Queens’ MarketPlace Holiday Concert ~ Saturday December 21st!
Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a special dance performance by Sasha Knowles Dance, a concert by the Honoka’a High School jazz band, pictures with Santa, and holiday face painting!
Face painting from 4 – 7pm. Pictures with Santa from 6 – 8pm. Plus a holiday pop-up market at Yoga Barre.
Families are invited to bring their keiki (children) and their cameras to meet Santa Claus by the Clock Tower (between Island Gourmet Markets and Romano’s Macaroni Grill) at Queens’ Marketplace where Santa’s helpers will assist with photos in a festive setting!
Afterwards, shoppers can enjoy a stroll along the mall that’s decked out in holiday decorations, pick up a snack, or sit down and relax over dinner.
Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunsets with live Hawaiian music and beautiful hula performed by the dancers of Halau Ka’eaikahelelani, under the direction of kumu hula Yuki Ka’ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Lyons Dudoit.
Everyone’s invited to bring lawn chairs or beach mats and enjoy the evening as the sun begins its journey over the horizon. As Hawaiian Sunset Saturday comes to a close, attendees can extend the evening at one of many nearby restaurants.
Event Details:
Date: 12/7/2019 (Saturday)
Address: Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI
Mele Melodies Concert at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel ~ Sunday December 1st!
The Kona Aloha Singers, a New, Non-Profit Contemporary/Popular Music Chorus in Kailua-Kona, is excited to appear in their second performance on Sunday December 1st, 4 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. Featuring Artistic Director Katya Eaddy!
KAS will sing songs from popular artists such as Feel It Still, I’m Still Standing, Sing, Happy Xmas and MORE! They will also have some great musicians accompanying them along with some fun surprises. You’ll be thrilled to hear how amazing the songs you love sound with the beautiful blending of voices unique to choral music.
Come Support Community Music in Kailua-Kona with the Holiday Concert of The Kona Aloha Singers!
Date: 12/1/2019 (Sunday)
Address: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel , 75–5660 Palani Road Kailua Kona, HI 96740
NYC-based drummer Allison Miller at Kamuela Farmers Market Tomorrow!
NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music.
Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2019 Critics Poll “Rising Star Drums” category and her composition, Otis Was a Polar Bear, is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women.
She is also Monterey Jazz Festival’s 2019 Artist in Residence, alongside bassist/producer Derrick Hodge and is the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant. The commissioned suite, In Our Veins: Rivers and Social Change, will premiere in January of 2020
Allison Miller at Kamuela Farmers Market
Date: 11/16/2019 (Saturday)
Address: Kamuela Farmer’s Market, 67-139 Pukalani Rd, Waimea, HI
11th Annual Fred Koehnen Memorial Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Hualālai Golf Course ~ Saturday October 26th! 
The Lyman Museum and Mission House will be holding its Fred Koehnen Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Hualalai Golf Course at Ka’upulehu. This tournament is a two-person scramble limited to 72 players. The Lyman Museum was established by the descendants of missionaries David and Sarah Lyman in 1931.
The Lyman Museum is home to a superb collection of natural and cultural artifacts, fine art, and natural history exhibits. The archives houses thousands of historical documents, books, maps and photographic collections.
Regardless of age or heritage, the Lyman Museum is here for all who seek to learn about Hawai’i, its islands and its people. Some 2,000 students toured the Museum this past year!
The Lyman Museum is one of only four Hawai’i museums accredited by the American Association of Museums and is also a Smithsonian Affiliate. The Lyman Museum holds 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and your donation is tax deductible. This fundraiser will support the Lyman Museum’s efforts to preserve the past and collect the present for the future.
They sincerely appreciate your support and want to be sure you and your company are recognized, and look forward to hearing from you by October 11, 2019. Early Bird registration deadline is September 30, 2019 (Early Bird players will be entered to win extra prizes)
For more information, please feel free to contact Liz Ambrose at (808) 935-5021 extension 106.
11th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser ~
Date: 10/26/2019 (Saturday)
Address: Hualalai Golf Course at Ka’upulehu, 72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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