Puukohola and Mailekini Heiaus being rebuilt
According to a story in the Hawaii Tribune, the Puukohola and Mailekini Heiau on the Big Island is being rebuilt by volunteers. This heiau, located near Kawaihae Harbor in Kohala, was severely damaged by the earthquake in 2006. The Park Service is working with a local group to rebuild the heiau using traditional dry-stack masonry techniques.
Read the article for more details.
Labels: Big Island, National Parks
Free Local Music at The Shops at Mauna Lani
The Shops at Mauna Lani will be offering free local music on the first Friday of each month, starting April 3. From
their web site:
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE SHOPS
FREE LOCAL MUSIC ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
AT 6PM
THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI STAGE
First Fridays at The Shops
The Shops at Mauna Lani hosts free music performances at its outdoor stage on the first Friday evening of every month.
Dubbed "First Fridays at The Shops," the concert series features a diverse array of local sounds, from contemporary Hawaiian to jazz. Participating center merchants offer shopping incentives and kamaaina specials each "First Friday" event.
First Fridays at The Shops schedule:
* April 3 - Nino Kaai & Kahua
* May 1 - Nino Kaai & Kahua
* June 5 - Bill Noble Jazz Band
* July 3 - Bill Noble Jazz Band
* August 7 - To Be Determined
Labels: Big Island, music
