WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017 | 11 Pocket in Kealakekua as well as at Hilo’s Kukuau Studio Blues Night on the second Tuesday of every month. “I have been so fortunate that a lot of people who have known me for 30-35 years are still coming to see me play,” said Dupio. “A lot of songs I play, I remember learning back in high school. I’d listen to them over and over and over to learn them,” he said. “Back then at Farrington you were either a Hawaiian musician or a wild boy playing rock ‘n’ roll. I was one of the wild ones.” Dupio is now concentrating on his acoustic guitar skills, creating a sound he calls priceless. He recently acquired a Dobro and plays Hawaiian steel, ukulele and “whatever else I can get my hands on that has strings.” “My father told me whatever you do in life you need to dedicate yourself to it. I’ve dedicated my life to guitar playing. It’s all I want to do. It’s too late to become a brain surgeon” said Dupio, chuckling. “I’m facing facts. I’m 63. I don’t know how much longer I’m going to be here, so I have to enjoy every day, be happy and play what I want,” he said. “And as long as I’m having fun I’m happy. Music makes people happy. I like being a part of that.” We hope you are here to keep us rocking for a very long time. Dupio performs on Saturday and returns to Kailua-Kona to perform June 23 at Huggo’s on the Rocks starting at 8:30 p.m. On June 24, he will be performing at Hilo Brew Fest from 3 to 3:45 p.m. On June 30, he will perform at Korner Pocket in Kealakekua. ■ Larry Dupio rocks the blues at Huggo’s on the Rocks. LAURA RUMINSKI/WEST HAWAII TODAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ➠ Continued from page 10 DUPIO:CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Classes & workshops Father’s Day watercolor workshop Saturday The Blue Sea Artisans will be hosting a “Father’s Day Watercolor Workshop” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday in front of the Blue Sea Artisans Gallery in the Keauhou Shopping Center. The workshop will be taught by watercolor artist Stefanie Culbertson. This month’s theme will be “Underwater Marine Life.” During the workshop, participants will create an 8-by-10- inch watercolor painting for their father (yourself or loved one), and take the finished and matted piece home. Adults and children, ages 7 and up, are invited to this fun event. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 for materials. Stop by or call the Blue Sea Artisans Gallery to reserve your spot. There will be a maximum of 12 spots available. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Info: 329-8000. Takai to teach ‘collage’ card-making class Kona Arts Center is offering a two-hour “collage” card-making class at its Keauhou Shopping Center location from 10 a.m. to noon on July 1. Linda Takai will teach the class during which she will demonstrate a unique technique using napkins. All are invited to participate — no special skills needed. Materials will be provided. Cost is $20, in addition to a materials fee of $10. Class size is limited. Reservations should be made to Takai at 325-6724 or by email to lktakai49@gmail.com. Takai has more than 30 years of experience in making cards and has dabbled in different artistic mediums. She enjoys teaching others, especially in card making projects. ■ Linda Takai is offering a two-hour “collage” cardmaking class on July 1. COURTESY PHOTO/SPECIAL TO WHT
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