Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Holiday in Berlin, Zappa style!

Nov. 29, 2018 • Updated 9:58 p.m.

When the University of Hawaii at Hilo Jazz Orchestra Zappa 6: Holiday in Berlin show hits the stage Dec. 5 and 6, there is a goal beyond just the performance itself — getting the band to Germany in July.

Cocoa Tea to rock Hilo Town Tavern

Nov. 29, 2018

Legendary Jamaican reggae singer/songwriter/dancehall DJ Cocoa Tea will rock the Hilo Town Tavern Friday night.

19th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival kicks off tonight

Nov. 29, 2018

The Palace Theater presents its 19th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival tonight through Sunday. The festival offers 10 feature-length films, plus a collection of locally produced “shorts.”

Star Trek’s interracial kiss 50 years ago heralded change

Nov. 29, 2018

WASHINGTON — It was the kiss heard around the galaxy.

Taylor brings a palette of tunes to the Big Isle

Oct. 25, 2018 • Updated 9:53 p.m.

“I’ve had a career that’s really been a life of curiosity.”

Annual jazz festival returns to Hilo with 11 acts on three stages

Oct. 25, 2018 • Updated 1:21 p.m.

The sixth annual East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Festival is slated from 1-7 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 28) at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.

UH-Hilo students invite you to enjoy a few ‘Scary Scenarios’

Oct. 25, 2018 • Updated 3:56 p.m.

University of Hawaii at Hilo performing arts students are set to frighten you this week with “Scary Scenarios,” a series of four one-act Halloween-themed plays.

Aerial Arts Hawaii presents ‘Creepshow — A Scare in the Air’

Oct. 18, 2018

Aerial Arts Hawaii will take Halloween to new and eerie heights this year with “Creepshow — A Scare in the Air.”

‘Hamilton’ star performing in two Big Island concerts

Oct. 18, 2018

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to announce two spectacular fundraising concerts featuring “Hamilton” star Julius Thomas III. These exclusive events are slated for 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Waikii Ranch Clubhouse and 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at a private estate in Kailua-Kona.

Superman to The Fonz: Vintage lunchbox collection on sale

Oct. 18, 2018

CINCINNATI — Look, up on the shelf! It’s Superman. There’s the king of the wild frontier himself, Davy Crockett. And over in that case is Davy Crockett again, except this time he’s Daniel Boone (we’ll explain later). And aaaaay! It’s The Fonz and the whole “Happy Days” family!

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street’ retiring

Oct. 18, 2018

WOODSTOCK, Conn. — The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show.

Getting better: Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ named top album in UK

Oct. 14, 2018

LONDON — The Beatles’ psychedelic masterwork “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” has been named the most popular British album in history.

Kahilu Theatre presents Leche de Tigre

Oct. 11, 2018 • Updated 2:19 p.m.

The colorful and dynamic musical group, Leche de Tigre, will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

‘Venom’ sets October record with $80M; ‘Star Is Born’ soars

Oct. 11, 2018 • Updated 2:52 p.m.

NEW YORK — In a weekend of perfect counterprogramming for Hollywood, the comic-book movie “Venom” shrugged off bad reviews to shatter the October box-office record with an $80 million debut, while Bradley Cooper’s “A Star Is Born” soared to $41.3 million.