Events

Comedy legend Paul Rodriguez returns to these Islands Sunday March 21 2010 at 9PM headlining a show at the fantabulous Maui Theatre in historic Lahaina, Maui.

Executive Producer and Star of “The Original Latin Kings of Comedy,” Rodriguez has had a storied career appearing in numerous television specials, helping to pioneer the HBO comedy specials, moving on to a career in movies, he is one of the most beloved comics on Earth and always a delight as a stand up comedian, a master storyteller.

It will be a night of comedy and song with singer Brian Evans on the marquee, a new standard singer who has opened by acts as varied as Jay Leno, Better than Ezra, Social Distortion, Joan Rivers, Evans is set to release his first album/CD complete with nine original big band songs and a duet with Kelly Osborne

Tickets for this event range from a modest $22 to $55 plus fees and can be obtained via the Maui Theatre box office .  Start Spring with a laughter & song with Brian Evans and Paul Rodriguez at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina.

It has been such a harsh relentless winter here in the Hawai’i’an Isles.  With many a two blanket night as temperatures flirted with the upper 50s, its sweet relief that the Spring Equinox brings with it the promise of the ‘Return of the Sun.’

The Kona Harp Ensemble presents ‘A Spring Equinox Celebration’ at the vintage Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu on the Big Island of Hawai’i on Saturday March 20^th 2010, 7:30PM.  Bernice and Manuel Roberto, Kristin Aria Shaw and Irminsul are individually & collectively Island treasures whose music is enchanting, challenging, traditional, and unexpected. Performing as The Kona Harp Ensemble they have delighted island residents & visitors with recent concerts celebrating the ‘Fall Harvest’ the ‘Holauloa Festival of Lights,’ the Winter Solstice, and now they will welcome the ‘Return of the Sun.’

For more information about this stellar group scope out  http://www.konaharpensemble.com/ .   Open Seating (No Assigned Seats) & VIP Seating in first 4 rows, tickets Available at Soundwave Music, Divine Goods, and www.apachawaii.org. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door with $25 VIP tickets.

For further info contact Claire Bajo at 808-756-4874, or email claire808@hawaii.rr.com.

Enjoy an evening of light classical music and the island sounds of Kohala with the debut of The Orchestra of Hawai’i.  The music starts at 6PM on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the enchanting Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on The Big Island of Hawai’i.

American Music Festivals artistic director Phillip Simmons will conduct The Orchestra of Hawai’i through a selection of pieces by Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.  Complimenting classical airs the Grammy award winning guitarist Charlie Brotman with the island sounds of Kohala.

Tickets are $35 and available at: Kona Wine Market Big Island Surf (Waimea and Hilo); The Great 4-D Movie Ride at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Sponsored by Fours Seasons Resort Hualalai; Big Island Honda; The Shops at Mauna Lani; Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Hawaii Life Real Estate Services, LLC. For further info Call 808-315-0885 .

Celebrate the arrival of Spring on The Big Island of Hawai’i with an evening of music under the stars.

The Dragon Upstairs’ trio of Jazz greats, Satomi Yarizmo on Piano, Chris Roth on Bass, Shinya Yarizmo on Drums, will be joined by Goh Kurosawa and his incredible ability to evoke awesome sounds from the guitar on Saturday, March 20^th 2010 from 9PM To Midnight for a Lyrical Jazz Night.

Blessed with a family encouraging musical appreciation Goh Kurosawa began attending symphony concerts at age three at the same time he began taking piano lessons. An accomplished musician in his teens, Goh earned praise & recognition for directing, orchestrating and arranging for his high school mandolin orchestra. Although he seemed to be on the path to a career as a conductor, Goh had, & has a desire to connect physically with his music leading him to make his musical journey playing guitar while still writing and composing his music.

Thus far it has been a phenomenal journey taking Goh to dozens of countries performing with hundreds of World renown musicians.  Goh has had the opportunity to grow as a musician, to further develop his technique and seek out unique forms of musical expression.

Honolulu is fortunate that Goh Kurosawa has chosen to land at The Dragon Upstairs for a Lyrical Jazz Night with an equally talented trio of musicians.  The cover is a modest $5, the venue, The Dragon Upstairs is priceless, and the Arts District Honolulu is Gold.

Scope out http://www.happysad.org/goh/ for more info about Goh Kurosawa.

Prince Kuhio Day is a truly unique Hawai’i’an Holiday honoring the wisdom and service of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.  Born March 26^th 1871 he was deprived of the opportunity to ascend to the Hawai’i’an Throne by the overthrow of the Monarchy.

He none-the-less dedicated his life to serving the people of Hawai’i, serving as a Territorial Delegate to the US Congress until his death on January 7^th 1922.  Prince Kuhio Day was proclaimed in 1949 in his honor and to honor him a variety of celebrations are held throughout the Hawai’i’an Islands.

One of the most excellent ways to honor Prince Kuhio is sponsored by National Tropical botanical Garden at the NTBG South-Shore Visitor Center meadow at 4425 Lawai Road across from Spouting Horn Park west of Poipu.  An Ohana Day Celebration held on Saturday, March 20^th 2010 from 10AM To 2PM, it features arts & crafts, sale of local products, classes & workshops, and cultural displays.

Also there will be a featured speaker, the delightful Mele Brewer who shares Wisdom of the Kupuna: Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian Proverbs).  Alongside the NTBG demonstrates Oshibana the creation of pictures using dried flora & fauna.

Do not pass up this opportunity to run away to Kauai and learn valuable lessons from Hawai’i’an Culture.  Further info: Mele Brewer Phone: (808) 742- 2433 more info.

Those twin masters of merriment Frank De Lima and Augie T will bring their Portuguese Kings of Comedy Tour to the delightful Sheraton Kauai in Poipu this Friday, March 19, 2010.  Though info is still a bit sketchy,  this much is known…

Pre Sale Tickets are $20 and are available at the following locations.
Kmart in Lihue (808) 425-7742
Kalaheo Coffee (808) 332-5858
Nukumoi Surf (808) 742-8019.

Equally known is the rapturous reception the dynamic duo received for their inaugural show ^th 2010. (at the famous Palace Theatre in Hilo on The Big Island of Hawai’i on March 5.  A “Tsunami of Laughter” resulted from their appearance assuring the islands of a further comic onslaught scheduled first for Kauai and then for Maui.

You can also wait to the showtime, if tickets are still available at that time, and pick them up at the door for $25. Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm. For more information regarding this show, call (808) 391-5673.”

Pau work Thursday March 18 2010 and what to do?  Head out to the Waipio Shopping Center & Big City Dinner for their first ever “Trooper Thursday” and kicking off this inaugural event from 5PM To 8PM is “A Royal Race Day with Ron Capps.” An exclusive autograph opportunity with “The King of the Track,” Ron Capps, Napa Auto Part’s World Class Drag Racer, a favorite on the Drag Race circuit, known for his humor & professionalism.

Country 97.5 KHCM and KOOL GOLD 107.9!  are hosting this event which will showcase Hawai’i’s best professional drag racers and their cars & motorcycles.  There will be live entertainment, prize giveaways, games, and one of kind real race cars guaranteed to set pulses racing.

This family friendly event is sponsored by Sprint Hawai’i, 97.5 Country KHCN, Big City Diner, Samuel Adams, the beer not the patriot (not that there isn’t anything patriotic about beer), and speaking of beer, if you age 21 or older you will want to mosey on over to the Big City Diner patio for” The Samuel Adams Beer Garden Featuring Their New Nobel Pils On Special For Jus’ $2!”

Experience the wonderful World of Dance when thirty of Hawai’i’s best dancers share their stories and weave a collective spell of imagery and story telling at the delightful Kennedy Theatre on The University of Hawai’i campus Friday, March 19^th and again on Saturday, March 20^th 2010 at 8PM.

“From The Horse’s Mouth” has wowed audiences across America and Canada as a collaborative celebration of dance under the guidance of New York city choreographers Tina Croll and Jaimie Cunningham.  “The Horse’s Mouth” brings together dancers of every discipline and craft to tell a personal story through words through dance solo and then in interaction with fellow artists, each performance a unique one of a kind experience.

Stories as diverse as the storytellers the dancers themselves, stories of loss, love, triumph, tragedy, joy, happiness, stories sad, true, fanciful, humorous.

The local dancers are a ‘Who is Who’ snapshot of Hawai’i circa 2010, quite simply the very best dancers in Hawai’i all on one stage over two nights, in a word, “Wow.” Vicky Takamine (Hula), Michael Pili Pang (Hula), Derek Daniels (Tahitian), Cheryl Nakasone Penhart (Okinawan), Yukie Shiroma (Okinawan/Mask), Mary Jo Freshley (Korean), Diane Letoto (Chinese), Rose Sutabutra (Thai), Sonja Sironen (Bharatanatym) Mestre Kinha (Capoeira), Carmen Linhares (Samba), Eve Walstrum Sanders (Ballet), Celia Chun (Ballet), Marie Takazawa (Ballet and Jazz), Chansri Green (Ballet), Cheryl Flaharty (Butoh-based Contemporary), Gregg Lizenbery (Modern), Betsy Fisher (Modern), Peter Espiritu (Hula-based Modern), Jennifer Shannon (Modern), Cocoa Chandelier (Performance Artist), Jonathan Sypert (Hip Hop), Bruce and Yoko Wee (Tango), Malia Delapenia (Belly Dance), Joyce Terashima Baker (Balkan), and Micheal Cahill (African).  Other special guests to be announced!

Tickets for this once in a lifetime experience are a mere $30 Regular; $25 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff;,$20 for students and $15 UHM Students with ID.  Tickets are available online at www.etickethawaii.com as well as outlets at UH Rainbowtiques at Ward Center and UHM Campus Center. You can also pick-up tics at the Stan Sheriff Center Ticket Office via charge by phone 944-2697. Finally, get them at the Kennedy Theatre box office Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm.

This event Presented By Dance Pioneers in collaboration with The UH Theatre and Dance Department would not be possible without the tireless efforts of Tim Bostock Productions (thanks Maya).

Kauai residents are by & by optimistic energetic and enterprising so it is not surprising that an inaugural event is billed as the 1^st Annual F.A.M.E. Festival, an endeavor to launch local artist, to give them a showcase for their talent.

Fresh Art / Music Entertainment at the Kauai Beach Hotel on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 5PM To 10PM in the Jasmine Ballroom gets rolling with local bands Skunkdog and Juss Diss.  Then upcoming Maui Rockers The Throwdown step up to the plate before yielding the stage to the Hoku Award winning Ten Feet.  An indoor event none-the-less get wet with a Beer Garden, grind out at various Food Booths, shop for local products, and go crazy for an auction.

An evening of fun & friendship for a modest $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door, for mo’ info contact Tim Fabiana Phone: (808) 651-6738.  You can also buy tickets at The Kauai Beach Hotel, or scope out the latest gear at 4 Deja Vu Sport Shops and grab your tickets at a store where you can buy the lastest surf gear.

Those eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear Julio Iglesias perform Tuesday March 16^th at the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center will have to wait a bit longer.  Due to “unforeseen travel complications” Julio Iglesias expresses his “sincerest apologizes for any inconvenience and wants to thank his fans for being supportive and understanding” however the concert must be rescheduled.

Fortunately clouds often have silver linings and the new date is Friday April 23, 2010, so now there is simply no excuse not to run away to Maui for the entire weekend.  Tickets previously purchased for March 16^th will be honored for the new date, those who cannot attend the rescheduled show on April 23rd, refunds will be available at the point of purchase. Please call the MACC Box Office at 808-242-7469.  Refunds will be honored through April 1, 2010.