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  • Jake Shimabukuro: 4 Strings at 4 p.m. INTERVIEWS
    January 25, 2021

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  • Grammy Award-winner John Cruz Performs Kahilu Livestream Concert on January 30 COMING ATTRACTIONS
    January 23, 2021

    Grammy Award-winner John Cruz Performs Kahilu Livestream Concert on January 30

  • Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 22-24 COMING ATTRACTIONS
    January 22, 2021

    Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 22-24

  • Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Chase and Carl Kuahane PODCASTS
    January 21, 2021

    Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Chase and Carl Kuahane

  • Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 15-17 COMING ATTRACTIONS
    January 15, 2021

    Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 15-17

PODCASTS Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Elizabeth Sekona Robinson

Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Elizabeth Sekona Robinson

Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Appears On Kahilu Theatre Livestream Concert January 23

Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Appears On Kahilu Theatre Livestream Concert January 23

Kalani Peʻa’s Debut Kahilu TV Concert

Kalani Peʻa’s Debut Kahilu TV Concert

Podcasts

January 7, 2021

Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Award-Winning Musician Gary Washburn

Songs & Stories Podcast: S3, E6 Show Notes: Musician, composer, and educator, Washburn is something of a musical hero on…

  • December 31, 2020
    Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Sarah Bethany & Michael Surprenant
  • December 24, 2020
    Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Ryan “Higgs” Higgins
  • December 17, 2020
    Songs & Stories Podcast: Talking Story with Recording Artist RJ Kaneao
  • December 15, 2020
    The Big Island Beat Podcast: Talking Story With Dirty Cello’s Rebecca Roudman

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December 28, 2020

Blayne Asing and Brother Noland Wrap Up 2020 With Memorable Show

Big Island’s Blayne Asing and Brother Noland paired up and delivered an epic livestream concert filled with heart-warming tunes that…

  • December 21, 2020
    Rockin’ The Kahilu… Dirty Cello Does It Once Again!
  • December 20, 2020
    Music of the Spheres: Kona Harp Ensemble’s “A Celtic Christmas”
  • December 18, 2020
    CHEER: Hawaii Performing Arts Festival’s “Home for the Holidays”
  • December 14, 2020
    Review: Kainani Kahaunaele’s Waipunalei

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January 6, 2021

Kahilu Theatre Appoints Sara Nealy as new Executive Director

After a nationwide search, the board of directors of the Kahilu Theatre Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of…

  • September 24, 2020
    Award-Winning Musicians Join the “Our Kuleana” Effort to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
  • July 1, 2020
    No Audience, No Problem: Great Performances Prevail at Palace Theatre
  • June 13, 2020
    Kahilu Theatre’s Executive Director Deb Goodwin leaves venue after five years of service
  • June 9, 2020
    Live Music: On Again, Off Again, On Again

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January 8, 2021

Hilo Palace Theater Releases “Live From the Empty Palace” Compilation Album

The producers of the Hilo-based video performance series Live From the Empty Palace closed out 2020 with the release of…

  • December 29, 2020
    It’s Time to Move with the Prince Dance Institute
  • December 12, 2020
    Big Island singer Ka’ahele releases thought-provoking single “Trust” on December 18
  • December 4, 2020
    El Sancho share “It’s Your Vuneral,” their first single from upcoming album
  • December 2, 2020
    Award-Winning Vocalist Maggie Herron Releases Sixth Album – Your Refrain

BIG ISLAND MUSIC INTERVIEWS

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June 3, 2020

A Word With Gregg Shirley About Live Music’s Return During The Pandemic

In March, as the coronavirus pandemic brought the live entertainment world to a halt, here on the Big Island we…

  • May 31, 2020
    A Word With Deborah Goodwin About The Kahilu Theatre’s Status
  • April 17, 2020
    A Word With Artistic Director Julia Rhoads
  • April 12, 2020
    A Word With The Movement’s Joshua Swain
  • March 13, 2020
    A Word With Celtica Nova’s Duncan Knight

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January 8, 2021

Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 8-10

Our guide to entertainment happening this weekend. Musicians and venue proprietors lead complicated lives: it’s advisable to check in advance…

  • January 1, 2021
    Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: January 1-3
  • December 25, 2020
    Big Island Weekend Entertainment Guide: December 25-27
  • December 21, 2020
    Kahilu Theatre Presents Two-time Grammy Award-winner Kalani Pe‘a on January 9
  • December 19, 2020
    Blayne Asing with Brother Noland to Perform Kahilu.TV Livestream Concert on December 26

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