Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, May 18, 2017 9 It’s a BURLESQUE Weekend! First a MOVIE... then a LIVE BURLESQUE SHOW! Fri, Mon & Tues May 19, 22 & 23 at 7pm BURLESQUE: HEART OF THE GLITTER TRIBE(NR) DOCUMENTARY Starring: Zora Von Pavonine, Babs Jamboree, Angelique Devil Directed by: Jon Manning A Documentary about the passion and personalities at the heart of todayʼs new wave of burlesque. LA Times: “Thereʼs real talent here, whether in more traditional dance, breathing fire or creatively raunchy puppetry. Director Jon Manning explores the performance art beyond its titillating reputation.” $8 Gen. - $7 Student/Senior LIVE Burlesque! Sat - May 20 at 8pm “Ta-Tas & Tantrums” Tickets start at $15! 38 Haili St. • 934-7777 www.hilopalace.com coffee berry borer, and we’re finalizing a session on fermentation. It’s not for lay people.” Manfredi says the Ka‘u Coffee Festival has grown tremendously over the years, starting out as a single day of events, then growing to two days and finally 10. “We try new things. See what works, then go through a process of refinement,” he explains. “We think it’s one of the most unique events on this island — maybe the state. We get incredibly positive feedback year after year. And we appreciate the support of those who come to support us and share in our celebrations.” He estimates the Ka‘u region has about 50 coffee farmers with approximately 500 acres of coffee production. Ka‘u is “authentic Hawaii,” Manfredi says. “The people and place are real and grounded. It’s old school. Because Ka‘u is so remote, we’re unlike many other places. The sense of community is very strong. The town of Pahala is a former plantation camp. Many of the coffee growers have deep roots in agriculture. That sense of community, aloha, and working on the land comes through in the cup. “The growers are very passionate about their coffee and its quality. What a great place to meet the folks who grow some of the finest coffee anywhere.” Ka‘u coffee began making a name for itself around 2007, winning numerous coffee quality awards in specialty coffee competitions. Today, Ka‘u coffee continues to rank consistently among the top 10 coffees worldwide in international and statewide competitions. The Ka‘u Coffee Festival — which has become a destination for kama‘aina and visitors from the mainland, Japan, China, South Korea, Europe, Canada and Australia — has brought a lot of pride to the community, Obra says. “The festival is a really good way to get the name of Ka‘u out there and turn this area into an attraction for a week,” she says. “You can spend one day or 10 days really immersing yourself, talking to farmers, mill owners, baristas and roasters; tasting coffee; and learning about the history of Ka‘u … all these facets of the industry that are here in one spot. It’s just a great community event.” Adds Manfredi, “The best compliment we get is people asking what next year’s date is before this year’s festival is complete. They want to plan their following year’s vacation around our festival. In my view, that’s high praise. Putting on this event is a tremendous amount of work — hundreds upon hundreds of volunteer hours by a lot of very good and dedicated people. Feedback like that keeps us motivated. Great coffee deserves a great festival to celebrate it.” The 2017 festival schedule is subject to change; check www. kaucoffeefest.com for the latest information. Email Katie Young Yamanaka at bivhawaii@gmail.com. COFFEE From page 8 Courtesy photos Keiki ride a train during the 2016 Ka‘u Coffee Festival. The Ka‘u Coffee Festival will feature a variety of vendors and booths. Read all about it in the
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