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February 2, 2002 HAWAIIAN RHYTHM & BLUES MELE 2002 a triple-bill featuring former Bluesbreaker guitarist Walter Trout and the Radicals, Blind Pig recording artists the Debbie Davis Blues Band, and rhythm and blues diva E.C. Scott. Slack key artist Cindy Combs will start the 5 pm show, which will take place at the Kona Brewing Co.'s Brewhouse Oasis. 808/324-2739
DATE: February 2, 2002 WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL The upcountry town of Waimea hosts this community cultural event in honor of Fred Makino, founder of Hawaii's first Japanese newspaper, which was founded in 1912. There will be ethnic presentations, a parade, crafts from over 30 vendors, foods, and many fun events planned for the whole family. The Waimea Outdoor Circle will hold its annual plant sale at the New Hope Church Hall, and kimono dressing and Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations are set to take place in the lobby of the Kahilu Theater, to describe just a couple of the day's festival activities, which will go from 9 am till 3 pm.
DATE: February 2-3, 2002 HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSN - KEIKI & HIGH SCHOOL RODEOS Keiki Rodeo on Saturday, includes Dummy, Team and Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing Pole Bending, Calf and Goat Tying & more. High School Rodeo on Sunday includes Team, Calf and Breakaway Roping, Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, Po'o Wai U, Double Mugging and more. Events held from 9:00am to approx. 3:30pm. at Paniolo Park, Kamuela (Waimea). For information call: 323-2388 or email sales@konacowboy.com
DATE: February 9, 2002 LAURIE LEWIS AND TOM ROZUM, the internationally acclaimed bluegrass duo (fiddle and mandolin, with vocals) who have many fans here on the Island of Hawaii, will be back again to do a benefit concert at the Aloha Theatre for Kona Krafts, the local facility that helps adults with physical and mental challenges learn skills that help them become productive and contributing members of society. The Voggy Mtn. Ramblers will be opening for them. Showtime is 7:30 pm; tickets are $15, and will be available at Rambler shows, Mele Kai Music, Soundwave Music, and Kona Krafts. For more info., contact Maggie at 322-3697.
DATE: February 9 & 16, 2002 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP with Linus Chao at the artist's studio in Mountain View. Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse by practicing this traditonal Asian art form. $55 (includes supplies). Feb 9 & 16, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volcano Art Center 808-967-8222
DATE: February 10, 2002 VOGGY MTN. RAMBLERS AT KONA BREW PUB from 5-8pm. Always fun! Great food and beer too...
DATE: February 10, 2002 PORTUGUESE DAY IN THE PARK Held at Gilbert Carvalho Park in Hilo from 10 am to 3 pm., this event features free Portuguese Bean Soup and stone oven baked sweet bread for all. Other Portuguese food items such as malasadas, pickled onions, sausage, etc. are available for sale. The Hawaii County Band will give a free concert. Sponsored by Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Dennis Aguiar, 935-0547
DATE: February 11-23, 2002 HAWAII WOOD GUILD'S ANNUAL WEST HAWAII WOOD SHOW will be held this year at the Kailua Village Artists Gallery at Lani Hau Shopping Center. The opening reception will be from 5-8pm on February 16th, and the public is invited to come and meet the artists and craftmsmen participating in this year's show. Awards will be given for furniture, turning, and an award sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Assn. will be given to a work using locally grown introduced species, to promote sustainable forestry. This event has been the showcase for the finest wood work being done on the Big Island of Hawaii, and it is always an inspiring presentation. Call Joe McCleskey at 883-9442 for more info.
DATE: February 16, 2002 15th ANNUAL HOLUALOA TOWN VALENTINE DANCE Annual evening of good fun and dancing, with live music by Kona's own bluegrass band, The Voggy Mtn. Ramblers. A chance to get dressed up (if you want to!). Not just for couples, for everyone in the family; children must be accompanied by adults. Your ticket stub will be your entry into drawings all evening for door prizes donated by Holualoa businesses and galleries. The dance will be held from 7 to 10 pm. at the new Holualoa School cafeteria. Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 at Holualoa businesses. For information, call Debbie Downes at 322-5263.
DATE: February 16, 2002 4th ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BLOCK PARTY Live entertainment on a few stages, craft and food booths will line Alii Dr. in downtown Kailua-Kona from 4pm till 10pm.
DATE: Feb. 16 and 17, 2002 WHALE WATCH CRUISES Board the boat Coral See and cruise the coast, listen to the hauntingly beautiful slack key music of John Keawe, enjoying pupus and drawings for door prizes. A benefit for Kona Outdoor Circle, the oldest environmental nonprofit organization on the Big Island. 808-329-7286; reservations required. Time: 3:30 to 5:30 at Board Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, Cost: $35 KOC members, $45 all others. For information call: 808-329-7286 or email koc@nethawaii.net
DATE: February 21, 2002 Calligraphy Demonstraton Linus Chao, Hawaii Community College visiting professor of fine arts, will offer a calligraphy demonstration. Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM at Yano Memorial Hall, Captain Cook. Free to the public. For information call: 322-4858 or email lgregory@hawaii.edu
DATE: February 22-24, 2002 TAHITI FÊTE OF HILO Annual Tahiti Fête of Hilo - known as the Merrie Monarch of Tahition dance. Over 25 Polynesian dance companies from all over Hawaii, Tahiti, Japan and the mainland United States, will present the finest in dance and music. Polynesian crafts, local-style foods and more, highlighting the beauty of Tahitian culture. Special guest performances include hula, Samoan dance and others. Tickets are $10/day or $25 for a weekend pass. Pua Tokumoto (808) 935-3002
DATE: February 22-March 10 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays), 2002 THE BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL CAROUSEL Kona Association for the Performing Arts is proud to present CAROUSEL, a beloved favorite of the Musical Theatre. Times: Fri.& Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 3:00pm at the historic Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, Cost: $20 adults, $15 students and senior citizens, $10 children
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