TODAY, Feb. 9
‘THE SONIC SKY’
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
When: 6:45 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Free to the public, Short film on new musical universe, followed by a 40-minute immersive surround sound audio adventure using “Transcendent Tonality.” Creator Stephen James Taylor, Remi winner, 45th Annual World Fest Houston International Film Festival 2012.
Contact: Belinda Cole Schwartz, 896-9853, belindacole@gmail.com
MANZAREK AND ROGERS LIVE IN CONCERT
Where: Honokaa People’s Theatre, 45-3574 Mamane St.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers Live in Concert. Manzarek, a legendary keyboardist and co-founder of The Doors, and Rogers, a slide guitar master, collaborate on a new artistic project. Tickets $35/$55 available at Music Exchange in Hilo and Waimea, CD Wizard, Sound Wave and Kiernan Music Kona, or by phone.
Contact: 896-4845, hpt@ honokaapeople.com
SUNDAY, Feb. 10
SIXTH ANNUAL CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St.
When: 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10
Details: We will be screening three films this year: 7 p.m. Feb. 8 “Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry;” 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 “Sacrifice & Let the Bullets Fly.” We will also be hosting a special tea tasting with Onomea Tea Co. at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.hilopalace.com or call 934-7010 for details.
Contact: Palace Theater, 808- 934-7010, info@hilopalace. com
‘THE SONIC SKY’
Where: Unitarian Universalits of Puna, Keaau
When: 10:20 a.m. Feb. 10
Details: Free to public. Film screening, discussion and music listening party. Feel the wonder of “Transcendent Tonality,” a new kind of musical experience. More details in previous listing.
Contact: Belinda Cole Schwartz, 896-9853, belindacole@gmail.com
GIORDANO DANCE
CHICAGO
Where: U.H.-Hilo Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10
Details: The original jazz dance company, now celebrating its 50th season. Tickets are $25 general, $20 for 60+ and $12 for students.See www.hawaiiconcertsociety. com.
Contact: Tom Geballe, 959- 4064, tgeballe@gmail.com
MONDAY, Feb. 11
‘THE SONIC SKY’
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 6 p.m. Feb. 11
Details: See previous listings.
‘BULLITT AND THE
MYSTERY OF THE DEVIL’S ROOT’
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11
Details: Starring: Richard Gonzalez, Mary Croix, Shawn Lathrop, Camie Richno. Directed by Richard Gonzalez. This is the fourth film from local director Richard Gonzalez. Tickets are $6 for all ages, of which a generous portion will benefit the Palace.
Contact: Palace Theater, 808- 934-7010, info@hilopalace. com
TUESDAY, Feb. 12
‘THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT’
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 12
Details: Mardi Gras celebration at the Palace. Costumes, masks, beads, a parade and a Mardi Gras king and queen will be part of the celebration. Classic film stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp. Tickets are $10 in advance and for those in costume at the door, otherwise $12 at the door. Call to purchase tickets by phone with a credit card.
Contact: Palace Theater, 9347010, info@hilopalace.com
THURSDAY, Feb. 14
‘ONE BILLION RISING’ FLASH MOB
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo Plaza, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 3 p.m. Feb. 14
Details: A worldwide event celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” Learn the dance at http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/learn-the-steps-to-break-the-chain. Everyone invited.
Contact: Trina Nahm-Mijo, p. 934-1574, nahmmijo@hawaii. edu
INSPIRATIONAL FILM:
‘I AM’
Where: UH-Hilo Room UCB 100, 200 W. Kawili S.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 14
Details: Award winning movie “I AM” is an inspirational video with famous philosophers, poets, writers and activists. The theme is how to make love the path of the good life. Free.
Contact: Noelie Rodriguez, 963-6966, noelie@hawaii.edu
FRIDAY, Feb. 15
MR. & MISS HEIVA I HAWAII 2013 PAGEANT & TAHITIAN SOIREE
Where: Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Luau Grounds, Kailua Kona
When: 6 p.m. Feb. 15
Details: Featuring pageant to crown Mr. & Miss Heiva I Hawaii 2013, and music and dance by Tava D, Te ‘E‘a O Te Turama and special guest artists. Admission is $20 entry. $10 dinner plates. A fundraising event to support the perpetuation of Polynesian dance and education.
Contact: Maile Tavares, 808- 450-9664, teeaoteturama@ gmail.com
‘STRANGE FRAME:
LOVE & SAX’
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 15
Details: Starring: Tim Curry, Claudia Black, Tara Strong, Ron Glass. Created by GB Hajim. Strange Frame is “2001: Space Odyssey” with the rich texturing of Japanese manga/anime. It’s like “Ghost in the Shell” meets Alan Parker’s “Pink Floyd: The Wall” and “The Commitments”. Hajim lives in East Hawaii. He went to the local high schools and colleges to find talented youth ranging in age from 13 to 23 to train for this project.
Contact: Palace Theater, 808- 934-7010, info@hilopalace. com
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: Hula Platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15
Details: Na Mea Hawai‘i hula kahiko performance featuring Halau Na Pua Ha‘aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. Rain or shine. Bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 808- 967-8222, Julie@volcanoartcenter.org
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM FESTIVAL
Where: UH-Hilo Campus Center UCB 127, 200 W. Kawili St.
When: 6 p.m. Feb. 15
Details: “Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence” Zulu Nation Hawai‘i will highlight hip hop’s history and the artistic and cultural elements that have led to this art form. In this 2012 docufilm, Roger Gastman discusses with the artists the more innocent days of graffiti before gang tagging, and mainstream interests took it over.
Contact: UH-Hilo Minority Access and Achievement Program, 933-3412,
ONGOING
‘NUNSENSE’ IN VOLCANO
Where: KMC Kilauea Theater
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN) presents the musical comedy “Nunsense” by Dan Goggin, in which nuns stage a variety show to raise funds for final four burials of poisoned sisters. Performances Feb. 9-24, Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at Kilauea General Store, Keaau Natural Foods, Paradise Plants, The Most Irresistible Shop and at door. Call or email for reservations.
Contact: Suzi Bond, 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
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. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, or when a ship is in port during the week. Free.
Contact: Eden Patino, 935- 8850, eden.c.patino@gmail.com
