4 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Shows & events Hawaiian Sunset Saturday returns Residents, visitors and families of all ages are invited to Hawaiian Sunset Saturday, happening at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday on the lawn at Coconut Grove Marketplace. This once-a-month free community event celebrates Kona’s sunsets with live Hawaiian music and hula performed by the dancers of Halau Kaeaikahelelani, under the direction of kumu hula Yuki Kaea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Lyons Dudoit. All are invited to bring lawn chairs or beach mats and enjoy the evening. Parking is available; coolers are not permitted. Info: www.historickailuavillage.com. Up Country Faire set Christ Church Episcopal will hold its annual Up Country Faire from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the church in Kealakekua. The event will feature pony rides, games, a fire truck, a magic show, balloon man, petting zoo, Advocats, and KARES, a huge rummage sale, silent auction, food, vendors and fun. Proceeds will benefit “Family Support Hawaii” as well as help pay for the renovations to the 150-year-old historic church and for Wallace Hall, which houses the Punana Leo school. Info: Contact Janet Britt at 769-4343 or email Janetbritt50@gmail.com. Maluhia performs Saturday Maluhia headlines a Hui Kakoo Benefit Concert Series performance Saturday at Keauhou Shopping Center. The concert, a benefit for The Food Basket, starts at 5 p.m. Admission is two cans of food to be donated to the organization, which is Hawaii Island’s lone food bank. Each can beyond the minimum two for admission provides entry to win a prize from one of the series’ sponsors: Jam’s World, Kenichi Pacific, Paradise Found Boutique and Kona Stories. Hui Kakoo is a monthly concert series held at Keauhou Shopping Center. Hui Kakoo means “Coming Together in Support.” Info: http://www.keauhouvillageshops.com. Film screenings Movies Under the Stars featuring ‘The Jungle Book’ Queens’ MarketPlace will host its monthly Movies Under the Stars on Saturday with a showing of “The Jungle Book.” Attendees should bring a beach chair or blanket for the free outdoor movie that gets underway at dusk, about 6 p.m., at the Coronation Pavilion. The PG film tells the story of Mowgli, a mancub. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo. Info: www.queensmarketplace.net. Library to screen ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Kailua-Kona Public Library will host a free screening of Disney’s live-action film, “Beauty and the Beast” at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Following the film, a craft program suitable for ages 7 and up get underway at 6 p.m. The movie requires no reservation but the craft program, creating a special vase for your own enchanting rose, is limited to the first 25 patrons with reservations closing Aug. 28. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona this program is free to the public. Karen Eckert hugs Hoof Beats of Hawaii’s minature horse Dixie at Christ Church’s annual Up Country Faire in Kealakekua. Malia Shackelton tries to decide on a prize at Christ Church during a past annual Up Country Faire in Kealakekua. PHOTOS BY LAURA RUMINSKI/WEST HAWAII TODAY Continued on page 9 ➠
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