TODAY, Dec. 1
ANELA STRINGS CONCERT
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Irminsul and Kristin Aria perform original compositions on Celtic harps, keyboard and drum. $15.
Contact: Kristin, 896-7899, sundrum2@gmail.com
‘JANELLE’S JINGLE BELLES’
Where: Palace Theatre, Hilo
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Fast-paced variety show; Janelle Neiman, aka Douglas Wayman, and ensemble. Tickets $15/$20. Call.
Contact: jhtakaya, 934-7010, safetypinproductions@gmail.com
NEW PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
Where: Hilo High auditorium
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: The 15th year of plays, dances created by students of Performing Arts Learning Center. Admission $5.
Contact: 974-4021, jackie_ seaquist@notes.k12.hi.us
SUNDAY, Dec. 2
‘ALOHA AINA’ READINGS
Where: Hotel Honokaa
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 2
Details: Readings of selected stories by Jackie Pualani Johnson and Randal McEndree from “Aloha Aina: Big Island Memories.” Refreshments. Books may be purchased: $25 for the black-and-white edition and orders for the $45 color edition will be taken.
Contact: Dennis Taniguchi, 961-5711, exec@ehcc.org
‘LET CAROLS RING’
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 3 p.m. Dec. 2
Details: The Hilo Community Chorus presents a concert of seasonal music to usher in the holiday season. The concert includes several new carols as well as new twists on old favorites. Conducted by Tom McAlexander and accompanied by Walter Greenwood. Free, but please bring donation of non-perishable food for the Food Basket.
Contact: Tom McAlexander, 985-7192, tommac@hawaii. rr.com
NEW PLAYWRIGHTS FEST
Where: Hilo High auditorium
When: 2 p.m. Dec. 2
Details: See previous listing
HONOKAA JAZZ BAND
Where: Gates PAC, Waimea
When: 3 p.m. Dec. 2
Details: Hawaii Preparatory Academy presents Honokaa High School Jazz Band.Tickets $5/$3, from band members, at the HPA Bookstore, Waimea Music Exchange and Café Il Mondo in Honokaa.
Contact: Arati Clarry, 881- 4005 , aclarry@hpa.edu
‘SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN’
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: Varies
Details: Directed by Malik Bendjelloul. Rodriguez, the ’70s rock icon who never was. Rodriguez is discovered in a Detroit bar in the late ’60s by producers. His album bombs and he disappears. A bootleg recording lands in apartheid South Africa, where he becomes a phenomenon. In the film, two South African fans set off to find their hero. Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 3-4, 7 p.m. $7/$6/$5.
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
TUESDAY, Dec. 4
HILO HULA DAYS
Where: Mo’oheau Bandstand
When: 11 a.m. Dec. 4
Details: Hilo Improvement Program, Downtown Improvement Association welcome cruise ship passengers. Live Hawaiian music and hula every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.
Contact: Eden Patino, 935- 8850, eden.c.patino@gmail.com
UKULELE HOLIDAY MUSIC
Where: VAC Gallery porch
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 4
Details: Kani Le‘a Ma Kilauea Ukulele Holiday Concerts every Tuesday and Thursday until Christmas, hear your favorite holiday tunes played by Volcano’s own ukulele band. While at the gallery, check out the handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind wreaths at VAC’s 13th annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit. Park entrance fees apply. Sponsored in part by the County of Hawaii and Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter. org
THURSDAY, Dec. 6
UH-HILO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Where: UH-Hilo PAC
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6
Details: Rhythm and blues revue, with music by such diverse artists as Duke Ellington, Tower of Power, Luiz Bonfa and Aretha Franklin, and a tribute to the Blues Brothers. Admission is $7/$5.
Contact: Heidi Veilleux, 974- 7310, hveilleu@hawaii.edu
VSAS THEATER NIGHT
Where: KMC Kilauea Theater
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 6
Details: Volcano School of Arts and Sciences students present comedies “Check Please” and “Cut.” During intermission, enjoy presentations of theater class activities and monologues by students. Free.
Contact: Suzi Bond, kden73@ aol.com
FRIDAY, Dec. 7
HILO ‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Where: EHCC, 141 Kalakaua St.
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7
Details: Arval Shipley directs performances Dec.7-8,14-15, 21-22, all at 7:30 p.m. Call the EHCC for ticket prices.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 7
Details: Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Full-length performance by Hilo Dance Academy students ages 5 to 65. Tickets $10/$8 at box office.
Contact: 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
COMING
VOLCANO FESTIVAL CHORUS
Where: KMC Kilauea Theater
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Roch Jones directs, Cinnie Decker accompanies chorus in “Comfort and Joy” holiday concert. Cheryl Hoover on flute and Arlene Araki on trumpet. Free.
Contact: Suzi Bond, 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
LOCAL LITERARY LIONS
Where: Living Arts Gallery, Hawi
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Gallery hosts local writers reading unpublished (as yet!) works in a salon-style setting. Warren Vignato will
