January 26-28, 2012
'IOLANI LUAHINE HULA FESTIVAL - KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT
A festival honoring Aunty 'Iolani Luahine, one of Hawai'is premiere performers and cultural treasures. The Festival will include a visit to 'Iolani's birthplace in
Napo'op'o Village, hula workshops and presentations, and an educational "challenge" to Kumu Hula, with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the
values of 'Iolani Luahine in regard to education and Hawaiian culture. Fee for hula workshops; evening musical entertainment will be offered to the public for
a modest donation, with tickets available at the door. At 4pm on Thursday, Jan. 26th, Keoki Kahumoku will host an 'Ukulele Jam; on Friday, January 27th, at
6:30pm, Aunty Diana Aki, the Songbird of Miloli'i, will perform; and on Saturday at 6:30pm the Ladies of Waiku'i (with Konabob on steel guitar!) will present
Hapaiali'i, an authentic Hawaiian Luau Show. (At 1 pm Saturday, the Keiki, Kane & Wahine Challenge presentations will take place, followed by the Ho’ike from the 
morning 'Auana workshops with Lo'ea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.) For more information about 'Iolani Luahine and the Festival, visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org 
or contact administrator@nawaiiwiola.org

February 3, 2012
"HAU 'OLI LA HANAU, BRUDDAH SMITTY!" BENEFIT - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA
Featuring Darlene Ahuna, Nino Ka'ai, Keoki Kahumoku, Eddie Kamae & Mark Yamanaka. At 6:30pm. Tickets $100, $45, $35. Call 885-6868 for more info

February 5-11, 2012
KEOLA BEAMER'S ALOHA MUSIC CAMP - KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT, KONA 
Study with masters of Hawaiian slack key guitar, 'ukulele & steel guitar. Explore Hawaiian culture with the Beamer 'ohana and friends. 
Instructors on the roster for this camp are Keola and Moana Beamer; Kaliko Beamer-Trapp; Alan Akaka; Herb Ohta, Jr.; Ozzi Kotani, Uluwehi Guerrero, and more!
Visit http://www.alohamusiccamp.com/ for more info.

February 7, 2012
DENNIS KAMAKAHI AND STEPHEN INGLIS IN CONCERT - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
The two well-known artists will be promoting their new CD, "Waimaka Helelei", a tribute to Kalaupapa, Molokai, at 7pm. Call 808-885-6868 for more info.

February 11, 2012
MAKAHA SONS VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT - PALACE THEATER, HILO 
Tickets $25 advance/$30 door; on sale at Box Office 10am-3pm weekdays, or by calling 934-7010.

February 15, 2012
MARK YAMANAKA IN CONCERT - KILAUEA VISITOR CENTER AUDITORIUM
Mark will share songs from his critically acclaimed debut CD, "Lei Pua Kenikeni", which earned him four Nā Hoku Hanohano awards in 2011: Album of the
Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Most Promising Artist, and Song of the Year. This event is part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices”
presentations. Free. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, from from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

February 16, 2012
'UKULELE AND SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTITUTE KANIKAPILA - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
7pm. Part of the annual `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute, this kanikapila is a chance for players of all levels to come on stage and jam with the artists/instructors! 
Also open to those that just want to listen.

February 17, 2012
'UKULELE AND SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTITUTE MASTERS CONCERT - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
8pm. Part of the annual `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute, this culminating concert will feature Mike Ka'awa, Jeff Peterson, Nathan Aweau and more. 
Call 885-6868 for tickets or information.

February 18, 2012
'UKULELE AND SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTITUTE TALK STORY - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
2pm. Part of the annual `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute, this talk story is an opportunity to hear the stories behind the music, and it is a window into
the history of the Hawaiian music scene. 

February 18, 2012
'UKULELE AND SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTITUTE'S "NA MELE O HAWAI'I" - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
1pm. Part of the annual `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute, This free concert winds up the weekend of `ukulele and slack key fun. A rare chance to see
the all the artists/instructors of the weekend playing together. Some of Hawai'is best!

June 2, 2012
BROTHERS CAZIMERO CONCERT - KAHILU THEATRE, WAIMEA 
Concert at 8pm; tickets $25-$65. Call 808-885-6868 for more info.

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WEEKLY OR MONTHLY EVENTS (CALL VENUES TO CONFIRM):

Every Monday, at 7pm and 8pm, there's a free hula show at the Shops at Mauna Lani stage area.

Monday nights, Wailau Ryder plays slack key guitar at the Copper Bar at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Monday eves at 6:30pm there is a Polynesian hula show at The Shops at Mauna Lani's center stage at 6:30pm.

Kona Hongwanji Temple in Honalo, Kona has a Beginning 'Ukulele Class & Kanipila on the 4th Monday of every month from 7-8:30pm. $2 per person fee. 
Song sheets and written instructions will be provided. Jack Knight is the 'ukulele instructor for 2011. For more info: Mayo Chinn at 329-8078.
 
Every Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 noon Aunty Lani Lee, her hula halau "Na Kupuna O Kona Ali'i", and her band, perform at the Kona Coast Shopping
Center on Palani Rd. in Kailua-Kona.

Aunty Irma DiCenso teaches a Children's 'Ukulele Class at SKEA in Capt. Cook on Tuesdays, from 3-4pm, for ages 8-11.
Call 938-1617 for more info.

Rolinda Bean is teaching a beginner's 'ukulele class on the seaside terrace at Keauhou Outrigger Resort from 1-2 PM on Tuesdays.

Auntie Margie Spencer leads an advanced uke class on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Tutu's House in Waimea, and 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at Anna Ranch, 
Waimea.

Every Tuesday, with some exceptions, John Keawe plays slack key guitar at the Waikoloa Beach Resort's Kings Shops from 6 to 7pm. Ph: 808-886-8811.

Tuesday evenings there is keiki hula at The Shops at Mauna Lani's Center Stage at 6:30pm.

Wednesday mornings - "Hawai'iana Live!" Join Leilehua Yuen in this local's-eye-view of Hawai'i Island each Wednesday in Hilo's historic 
Palace Theater. Through traditional chant and storytelling, music, hula, and video featurettes, Leilehua explores different facets of Hawai'i
Island. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians 
often appear. A few of the past guests are Mary Ann Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Leina'ala Lassiter, Diana Aki, and Stan Kaina. Sometimes there 
is hula! The show also features Bob Alder on the theater's historic pipe organ, playing some of Hawai'i's most beloved melodies. Wednesday 
mornings 11:00 to 11:45, except Christmas and New Year weeks. Admission: $5; Kids free. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St. Hilo. Call 934-7010 for 
more information.

Wednesday nites there's a large 'ukulele kanikapila (jam session) at the Keauhou Beach Resort from 6 to 7:30 pm with Jack Knight. 
You can download many songs from the "Files" section at www.meleohana.org. The He Mele Aloha book will also be used as a song source. Contact Jack at 
808-323-3010 for more info.

Wednesdays thru Fridays, from 7-9pm at Kona Inn Shopping Village, see Bosco, the amazing "one man band" perform. It's a fun show!

Last Wednesday of the month, from 6-9pm, Chris Yeaton performs Hawaiian slack key and fingerstyle guitar at Boston Basil's upstairs lounge. (Full
bar and menu.)

There is an 'ukulele kanikapila at 10 AM on Thursday mornings at U-Top-It restaurant. the location will change soon. Contact Alan Hale at 808-640-7723 for more info.

Thursdays, Auntie Margie Spencer offers free 'ukulele lessons at The Shops at Mauna Lani, from 1-3pm. For more info, call Debbie at 885-9501.

Thursdays, from 5-6pm, Aunty Irma DiCenso teaches a Beginning 'Ukulele Class for Adults at SKEA in Capt. Cook, from 5-6pm.
Call 938-1617 for more info.

Thursdays, from 10am till 2pm, Rance Pinao and friends play Hawaiian music and host a kanikapila at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, north of Kailua-
Kona. For more info, call the Park visitor center at 326-9057.

Catch "Island-Style Thursdays" at the Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine and Musiquarium in Kawaihae, 6-9pm. Features well-known local entertainers.
Call to confirm music: 882-7771.

Thursday Kanikapilas at Ma's Kava Stop in Kainaliu (below Sandy's Drive In) from 6-8pm. Music, dance and pupus. Hapa haole songs, Hawaiian,
and Oldies. For more info, contact Maka at 322-2228.

Thursday & Friday nights, catch slack key guitarist Wailau Ryder at the Fairmont Orchid's Luana Lounge, from 5:30-7:30pm.

There's a weekly intermediate 'ukulele kanikapila at the Kona International Marketplace (Old Industrial Area by HPM) in Kailua-Kona 
from 10-11am on Fridays.

Fridays at 10am, Lale Kam teaches 'ukulele lessons at historic Hulihe'e Palace on Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona.

Fridays, from 4-5pm, Aunty Irma DiCenso teaches an Intermediate 'Ukulele Class for Adults at SKEA in Capt. Cook. Call 938-1617 for more info.

First Fridays Free Music Series at The Shops at Mauna Lani The series features a diverse array of local sounds, from contemporary Hawaiian to jazz, 
on the Outdoor Stage from 5:30-7:30pm. Free 'ukulele lessons from 1-3pm (other cultural activities offered, as well). For more information, call (808) 885-9501, 
email info@shopsatmaunalani.com or visit http://www.shopsatmaunalani.com/

Fridays, from 6-7pm at Keauhou Shopping Center, there is a free hula show featuring various hula halau.

On the 2nd Friday of every month, Keoki Kahumoku performs from 6-8pm at Hana Hou Restaurant in Na'alehu. Reservations are recommended: ph. 929-9717.

The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona offers Hawaiian music at their Verandah Lounge on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and three Sundays
 a month from 5:30-7:30pm. Call 322-3441 for more information. 

Saturdays eves, hear live Hawaiian music from 6-7pm in the Center Courtyard of Keauhou Shopping Center.

Saturdays from 6-9pm Kevin Teves, who was on the Grammy-winning cd by Kohala, plays slack key and sings at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach
Hotel's outdoor bar.

Every other Saturday at 2 PM, join PUKA (Puna 'Ukulele & Kanikapila Association), a new Big Island group organized
thanks to Andy & Pam Andrews (formerly of 'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz), for meetings/jams held at the Leilani Estates Community Center Building (take
Leilani Ave. to Moku; will be on left) or at 13-3807 Ala'ili Street. Go past Leilani Avenue on Hwy 130 to Ala'ili Street, just past 14 mile marker. Turn right
(mauka) to 13-3807 (on left). Bring your 'ukulele or other instruments (or just your singing voice) - and a chair! All kinds of music - Rock & Roll oldies -
Country Western, pop, Hawaiian, show tunes, and more. Song sheets will be provided. No experience necessary; beginners welcome. Also
offering free 'ukulele lessons from 1:00-2:15pm; loaner ukes available. To confirm dates, email andy@cruzio.com, or phone (808) 965-6125.

On third Saturdays of the month, enjoy Aloha Saturdays at Kalakaua Park in Hilo. Featuring musical performances by Hawaii Island musicians and
hula halau, along with presentations by community groups. Also featured are authentic arts and crafts vendors and food booths. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 
Info: (808) 961-5711

Kona Brewing Company's Brew Pub sometimes features Hawaiian music on Sunday eves from 5-8pm.

Three Sundays of the month at Keauhou Beach Resort's Verandah Lounge, there is some hula from students of Kumu Keala Ching (from 5-5:30), followed by a great mix
of traditional and hapa haole Hawaiian music till 7:30pm with the Ladies of Waiku'i (with Konabob on steel guitar!). Visit www.konaweb.com/ladies to confirm dates.

Local slack key guitarist, Wailau Ryder, plays at the famous Sunday Brunch at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel from 11:30 am -2:00pm.
Sundays & Weds. nights, he plays at the Lava Lounge at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort from 5:30-9:00pm.

Thanks to Konawebber Betty M for the following resort updates: 
"Mauna Lani Atrium Lounge (free, but if you use the valet parking at the front, it'll cost you a tip) -
from 5:30 til 7:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings: Mary Ann Lim plus two other performers (lineup changes) and a hula dancer.

Canoe House, Mauna Lani Hotel - When he's not on tour somewhere, Sonny Lim (Grammy nominee) plays slack key guitar Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday nights from 6-9pm.

BIG ISLAND HAWAIIAN MUSIC ARTISTS' WEBSITES:

Premier slack key guitar artist John Keawe's calendar

The versatile and talented young Brittni Paiva's Web Site

Hilo 'ukulele and Grammy award-winning slack key player, Keoki Kahumoku, can often be found teaching 'ukulele and slack key guitar lessons and 
workshops around the island, as well.

Big Island slack key guitar and Hawaiian musician, Don Kauli'a's website. 

Chris Yeaton is a contemporary Hawaiian slack key guitarist and fingerstyle picker. He regularly tours on the mainland too.

ADDITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION INFO:
Beginning 'Ukulele (Holualoa, Kona) - Alan Hale (808) 640-7723
Beginning thru Intermediate 'Ukulele (SKEA in Capt. Cook) - Irma DiCenso (808) 938-1617
Beginning thru Advanced 'Ukulele (Kealakekua, Kona) - Lorenzo Carlson (808) 329-8846
Slack key Guitarist Don Kauli'a (Waimea) offers private slack key guitar instructions. 
Beginning Acoustic Hawaiian Steel Guitar (Holualoa, Kona) - Konabob Stoffer (808) 322-4714