10 | FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Share the journey from darkness to light” from darkness to light “ e Miracle Worker” is the classic American drama by Willliam Gibson telling the story of a pivotal period in the life of young Helen Keller, when she became the charge of Annie Sullivan and subsequently learned discipline and language. May 5 to 21, 2017 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm (808) 322-9924 ALOHATHEATRE.COM This year, a total of 5,590 students from 62 public libraries and private and public schools statewide voted. Perma-Bound Books will donate a copy of the 2017 awardwinning title to each participating public library and school. The Nene Award is sponsored by the Hawaii Library Association’s Children and Youth Section, Hawaii Association of School Librarians, Department of Education, Hawaii State Public Library System, Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Scholastic Book Fairs, Perma-Bound Books, The Library Corporation, and the Hawaii Book and Music Festival. Info: http://nene.k12.hi.us. Oahu author announces debut novel Oahu native Jen Angeli announces her debut novel “Kino and the King” expected to release this week. “Kino and the King” is a novel filled with Hawaiian history, customs, language, and lore. Based on real people, places, and events, both historical and current, the story educates as it entertains. Written for middle school students, it’s an enjoyable read for kids and adults alike. The book tells the story of Kino Kahele who hoped for a mobile device but instead received a shimmery rock as a present — given to her by her grandmother. She tells Kino the stone is filled with mana, the lifeblood of the islands. It was passed down for generations specifically for Kino on her 12th birthday — to help her find her destiny. While hiding from bullies in the grass hut at Bishop Museum, Kino dropped her special stone into a conch shell. With a flash of bright light, she is transported to 1825, just five years after the missionaries arrived in Hawaii. She meets an 11-year-old boy, weeks before he is crowned Kamehameha III. Together, they go on a journey around Oahu, gathering the four items a kahuna said she needed to fulfill her destiny and return home. Angeli grew up on Oahu and graduated from St. Francis High School in the 1980s. She now lives in Pearl City. Hilo author tells story of being trapped in Iran Hilo author Patricia Panahi recently released her debut novel, “Veil of Walls.” In Hilo author Patricia Panahi’s debut novel, “Veil of Walls,” we meet Anahita Sadeghi, a typical American 10-year-old girl whose one-month family visit to Iran turns into a nightmare when she is not allowed to return to the United States. Panahi will share personal stories about the shock of being ripped from her East Coast home and taken to the walled-in courtyards of Tehran at Kona Stories in the Keauhou Shopping Center at 6 p.m. on June 6. Born in Massachusetts, Panahi moved to Iran at the age of 9. She later returned to the states and completed her graduate work at San Diego State University. Panahi has taught English in Iran, California, and Hawaii, owned and operated The Light Spot Bookstore and Coffee House in San Diego, and directed English language programs for international students for the University of Hawaii. Info: Patricia Panahi at ppanahi@aol.com, 987-4724. ■ taking turns, interacting and collaborating. Info: julia.berman@daylightmind.com Big Island chef to screen footage from Culinary Edge TV’s recent trip Big Island Chef Ellard Resignato will feature screenings and footage from the Culinary Edge TV’s recent trip around the globe Thursday at Daylight Mind Coffee Co. at Waterfront Row in Kailua-Kona. The Culinary Edge TV is a cooking and travel show which explores food, culture and travel from around the world. Resignato will acquaint attendees to the distinctive cuisines of countries like Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Maldives and Sri Lanka. He will share travel tips and stories from these vibrant cultures. He will also be doing some simple food demonstrations and featuring samples of food using simple local Hawaiian ingredients in recipes from the island nation of Sri Lanka. The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Info: julia.berman@daylightmind.com ‘Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble’ plans trio of concerts “Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble” will perform a trio of concerts this month in Kailua-Kona and Waimea. Ohrlando will finish its 2016-17 series with a program dedicated to the romantic period. David Turner, a Kona resident and principal clarinet of the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, will join the Roland Maurer and Ursula Hesse for the second performance. Like in previous concerts, Ohrlando will perform works from lesser-known composers like Edouard Desteney, Gordon Philips and Georg Friedrich Fuchs. The program will also include an opera fantasy by clarinet virtuoso Hyacinthe Klosé, based on tunes from Vincenzo Bellini’s “Sonnambula” and “Concert Piece” by Felix Mendelssohn. Concerts are slated at 6 p.m. on May 19 at Holo Holo Ku Clubhouse, located at 67-5000 Holo Holo Ku Way; 5 p.m. May 20 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity; and 4 p.m. on May 21 at a private residence in Kailua- Kona. For reservation and directions to the May 21 show, contact roland.maurer@gmx.ch or 315-7666. Admission is free; a $15 donation is suggested. Info: roland.maurer@gmx.ch, 315-7666. Announcements Blue Sea Artisans announces May featured artist The Blue Sea Artisans featured member artist for the month of May is watercolor painter and digital designer Stefanie Culbertson. Culbertson moved to Hawaii 27 years ago and has been fascinated with the lush, tropical land and seascapes and growing deep roots on the Big Island. 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