WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 | 5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Shows & events Augie T show benefits Hawaii Island United Way Augie T The audience enjoys a hula at a Day at Hulihee Palace in 2015. LAURA RUMINSKI/WEST HAWAII TODAY Dr. Donald Nikaitani IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AS A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN IN KAILUAŽKONA, HAWAII Dr. Nikaitani is Board Certifi ed by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in the care of the adult patient. He is profi cient in cardiology, neurology, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney and bladder, lung disease, stomach and intestines, endocrine disorders, and all other medical concerns including cold, fl u, and sore throat symptoms. Accepting most insurances including HMSA, BCBS, UHA, HMAA, HMA, UNITED HEALTH CARE, MDX, MEDICARE, CIGNA, AETNA, and KAISER ADDED CHOICE. Please call 808-329-1346 for an appointment. We treat you like family. Your health is our most important concern. Kona Kohala Health Care Svc. 75-137 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI Hawaii Music Awards and two Na Hoku Hanohano awards. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Info/tickets: 329-2911. Genesis Gallery Hawaii hosts artist Roy Gonzales Tabora Genesis Gallery Hawaii will host artist Roy Gonzales Tabora this evening at the gallery within Queens’ MarketPlace in South Kohala. Known as the “Master of the Waves,” Tabora will talk story and conduct a live painting demonstration HAWAI I PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL presents Augie T, Hawaii’s No. 1 funny man, takes the stage this evening at 8 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona. The show is a benefit for Hawaii Island United Way. Augie T has been at the core of the local comedy revival since he began performing for audiences in Hawaii and across the United States more than a quarter century ago. His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales chart, and won two Stradivarius! The Martin Chalifour Concerts Martin Chalifour, Concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, plays the famous Fritz Kreisler Stradivarius violin, accompanied by pianist Cary Lewis of the Lanier Trio. Monday, April 17th, 7 pm Private estate, Kailua-Kona $80 includes wine & light refreshments Wednesday, April 19th, 7 pm The People’s Theater, Honoka’a $25 TICKETS: www.HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.Org or 808-333-7378 40% of ticket price is a tax deductible donation HAWAI‘I PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL presents during the 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. event. Info: www.gensisgalleryhawaii.com. HPR dance party tonight An HPR listener appreciation event with HPR’s DJ Mr. Nick (aka Nick Yee) of Bridging the Gap is slated tonight at Daylight Mind Coffee Co. in Kailua-Kona. Yee will be spinning an eclectic mix of global grooves, with an opening set by DJ Kee. The event gets underway at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchsaed online at bit.ly/HPR35Kona. Hulihee Palace holds annual spring fundraiser Saturday Hulihee Palace holds its annual spring fundraiser, Day at Hulihee, on Saturday in Kailua Village. An 8:30 a.m. traditional Hawaiian blessing kicks off the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. free event hosted by palace caretakers the Daughters of Hawaii and the Calabash Cousins. Attendees can browse among arts and crafts booths, as well as a bake sale featuring Aunty Nona’s peach cake and Classy Tutu’s Attic. Volunteers will also be making flower lei and floral arrangements for purchase. The Kuakini Hawaiian Civic Club will offer food and hula halau will provide cultural entertainment on the lawn fronting Kailua Bay. Enjoy cultural demonstrations including pa‘i ‘ai (poi pounding), ‘upena (fish net making) and ulana lau hala (weaving). There will be drawings throughout the day for prizes, including the chance to win a king-size Hawaiian quilt for a $5 donation. Day at Hulihee remembers Hawaii’s Citizen Prince who was born in March: Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (1871-1922). Hawaii observes an annual state holiday to commemorate Kuhio’s dedication toward serving his people. This year it’s Sunday, March 26. Beginning in 1902, Kuhio served as a delegate to the U.S. Congress for 10 terms, was the driving force behind the development of Pearl Harbor and instituted the Hawaiian Continued on page 9 ➠
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