TODAY, Sept. 15
GONE COUNTRY
Where: Hilo Farmers’ Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15
Details: Gone Country Band plays hot mix of music; free.
Contact: Michael, 982-9360, mwgolden@hawaiiantel.net
NA MEA HAWAI’I KAHIKO PERFORMANCE
Where: Hula platform, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15
Details: Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko, with Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali ‘Ala O Puna, kumu hula Ehulani Stephany at site near VAC Gallery. Cultural demos from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on gallery porch.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
CONCERT WITH GUITARIST LEE EISENSTEIN
Where: Pahoa Village Museum
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15
Details: Hoku Award-winning guitarist Lee Eisenstein. $10.
Contact: Lee Eisenstein, 388- 1976, lionel@cruzio.com
8TH ANNUAL RECOVERY DAY CELEBRATION
Where: Kanaka‘ole Stadium, Hilo
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20
Details: Big Island Substance Abuse Council hosts “Kako’o kekahi i kekahi...Supporting One Another” in support of island families in recovery from substance abuse.
Contact: Paul, 854-2837, paul. divinski@BISAC.COM
COMING
KDEN VS REALITY BENEFIT
Where: Hilo Woman’s Club
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Benefit features silent and live auctions, entertainment by Zenith, with Esther Zamora, Loren Antolik and Gonzo Grogg, followed by talented performers who have appeared in KDEN’s summer production of “Cinderella” led by Pedro Ka’awaloa. $35/$50.
Contact: Suzi Bond, 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
NA LEO HO’OKELE MINI CONCERT
Where: ‘Imiloa Planetarium
When: 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23
Details: Hawaii Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana hosts The Guiding Voices Concert, featuring three -time Na Hoku Hanohano Male Vocalist of the Year Nathan Aweau. $30/$40.
Contact: 959-6200, danelle. avelino@hiwedohawaii.org
CELEBRATE BAMBOO RIDGE
Where: UHH Campus Center 301
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 6
Details: Writers whose works appear in 100th issue of Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawaii’s Literature and Arts, will give a reading, preceded by reception from 6-6:30 p.m. Reading; runs 6:30-9 p.m. Free.
Contact: 968-8440
ONGOING
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery
When: 10:30-11:20 a.m. last Saturday of month
Details: Hula kahiko informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen, Manu Josiah. Hands-on cultural demos, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at gallery.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
HAWAIIANA LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATER
Where: Palace Theater
When: 11 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Leilehua Yuen has hosted more than 250 shows over the last six years. Accompanied by Manu Josiah, she shares history and traditions of Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; organ preshow at 10:50 a.m. $5; free for 12 and under.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7777
