TODAY, Dec. 22
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AT E.H. CULTURAL CENTER
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 22
Details: Christmas cheer is on tap at this holiday classic directed by Arval Shipley. This is the final night of the show, an adaptation of Dickens’ “Scrooge” filled with touching moments, entertaining humor, singing, dancing and lots of Christmas carols. For tickets, call 935-9085 or stop by EHCC. $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors/members.
Contact: Claudine Perreira, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT AT HAWI ART GALLERY
Where: Living Arts Gallery, Hawi
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 22
Details: Third annual holiday concert featuring Dave Gomes, Wendy Hindley, Karen Miller, Aja, others. Refreshments, music at free community event. Please bring a donation of canned goods and/or cash for the Food Basket. For more information, please call or stop by any day between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Contact: 889-0739, maryskyschoolcraft@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, Dec. 23
EAST MEETS WEST CONCERT
Where: Private home in Hilo
When: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 23
Details: Nonprofit Indian Classical Music Circle of Hawaii presents the third in a series of intimate acoustic East Meets West House Concerts with sarangi master Parashuram Bhandari of Nepal and emerging violin maestro Adonijah Imgrund, accompanied on tanpura by Babette Ackin. $20 advance/$25 day of event; senior citizens $18/$20, $10/ child. Call for reservations, directions
Contact: Babette Ackin, 965- 1053, icmchawaii@gmail.com
TURKISH SUFI MYSTIC MUSIC, POETRY, IMAGES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 23
Details: Turkish mystic Sufi musician Latif Bolat will present music, poetry, Sufi mystic stories and images from the ancient land of Turkey. Repertoire ranges from Sufi devotional songs and Turkish folk music to classical pieces. Traditional instruments the baglama (long-necked lute).
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711
FRIDAY, Dec. 28
PROJECTOR HEAD
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 28
Details: A lawyer is accused of being a projector head by a strange popcorn vendor. Written by Raj Olson and Star Gate Academy of Performing Arts; directed by Kate Veihl.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
FULL MOON PEACE DRUMMING & BLESSING
Where: Coconut Island State Park, Moku Ola, Banyan Drive, Hilo
When: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28
Details: Shifting into the “New Age as One.” All are invited to join in fun community of drumming and dancing. For the whole family. Come and participate, or just sit under the full moon and enjoy the celebration. Call for more information. Bring mats or chairs, music makers and warm clothing. If pouring rain, event will be postponed
Contact: Cynthia, 640-2345, torian1103@yahoo.com
COMING
ISLAND SWING NEW YEAR’S EVE
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole St.
When: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Details: Four-hour dance party with Island Swing Orchestra. Dance to swing, cha cha, tango, waltz, salsa, rumba — the music of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and more, with vocals by Kauilani Trainer, Elena Welch, Marius Stranger. Tickets $10, advance, $15 at door, available at Basically Books.
Contact: Marius Stranger, 339- 0084, marius50@live.com
COUNTRY MUSIC AT MAKU‘U
Where: Maku’u Farmers Market in Puna
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 30
Details: Michael Strand’s country band performs while you shop.
Contact: Michael Strand, 756- 8621, mstrand@ymail.com
KMC NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Where: KMC Lava Lounge
When: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Details: Welcome in the New Year with dancing and a midnight toast. Park fees may apply.
Contact: Piilani Galdones, 967-8365, marketing@kmc-volcano.com
LE HOT CLUB DE HILO PLAYS GYPSY JAZZ
Where: The Blue Dragon Musiquarium, Kawaihae Harbor
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 5
Details: Le Hot Club de Hilo — the Big Island’s gypsy jazz band — performs hot swing music of the 1930s and ’40s. Come to listen; come to dance. $5 cover. Reservations suggested.
Contact: 882-7771, hal@halglatzer.com
LE HOT CLUB DE HILO PLAYS GYPSY JAZZ
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 6
Details: Le Hot Club de Hilo — the Big Island’s gypsy jazz band — performs hot swing music of the 1930s and ’40s. Come to listen; come to dance. All tickets $10 at the door.
Contact: Hal Glatzer, 895- 4816, hal@halglatzer.com
KAI HOOPII IN VOLCANO
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center, HVNP
When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16
Details: Listen to the sweet falsetto voice of Kai Hoopii, sharing music of his ohana from Kahakuloa, Maui. Free.
Contact: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
AUDITIONS FOR VOLCANO VARIETY SHOW
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 17
Details: Also on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Auditions for Volcano Variety Show open to all ages and talents. Application fee $15 per act. For application or more info, email Julie@volcanoartcenter.org.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967-8222
KOREAN STORYTELLING AND SINGING
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 19
Details: “One Hundred Ten Years Ago, Pak Hungbo Came To Hawaii,” by Chan E. Park, narrates the Korean migration to Hawaii. For tickets, call Bonnie at 333-2730 or email artsforall-hawaii@hotmail.com.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26
Details: Hula Arts at Kilauea with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration at the hula platform near VAC Gallery. Bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Hands-on cultural demo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
ONGOING
HILO HULA DAYS
Where: Mo’oheau Bandstand
When: 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Hilo Improvement Program, Downtown Improvement Association welcome cruise ship passengers. Live Hawaiian music and hula.
