(For a more complete listing of events, go to KONAWEB's Big Island Events Calendar).

November 4-8, 2009
4th ANNUAL MOKU O KEAWE INTERNATIONAL HULA FESTIVAL - WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT
The Big Island's newest hula competition will feature a 4 day celebration of hula and Hawaiian culture, with hula competitions, workshops, and a marketplace of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts available to the public. The Ho'oike concert will feature Amy Hanaiali'i. Workshops in hula and related arts will be offered by masters of the art during the festival. Queen’s Bowl at Waikoloa Resort. For more info, 345-9364 or visit http://www.mokuokeawe.org

November 6, 2009
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY STROLLS WITH JACK JEFFREY - HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Bring your camera or binoculars for this hour-long easily-navigable stroll along the rim of Kilauea caldera with renowned wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey. Jeffrey communicates the ecology and geology of the region while offering tips on how to capture it all on camera. Meet at Volcano Art Center Gallery, located next to the Visitor Center. Sign-up for 9am or 10:15am on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is offered. Free, however park entrance fees apply (donations welcome at VAC Gallery). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more info.

November 6, 2009
BLACK & WHITE NIGHT - HILO
Downtown Hilo's biggest strolling party with multiple free live jazz music venues, stores opening late serving up specials, sales, free food samples, author and artist receptions, and much more, from one end of town to the other. Everyone dresses in black and white - some dress down in shorts and T-shirts &some dress up in gowns and suits to enter the "Best Dressed Black & White Contest" for cash prizes. Young men in tuxedoes will be walking around and serving as Aloha Ambassadors with maps, schedules of events and information or visit the Hilo Visitor's Information Center at the Mo'oheau Bus Terminal across from the Hilo Farmers Market. The Downtown Swing Band will play for the After Hours party for ballroom and jitterbug dancing fans. For more information, call (808) 933-9772, email amooninfo@bigisland.com or visit www.poshfestivals.com

November 6, 2009
JOHN CRUZ IN CONCERT - ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Kona's funky old style theatre welcomes John back for what is sure to be another memorable performance. Get tickets early; his last show there was sold out - standing room only. He'll have a small band with him for a fantastic night of music. Box office opens at 6:30pm; doors open at 7pm. $35 reserved/$25 general admission. For more info, call 285-5778 or visit http://www.alohatheatre.com

November 6-15, 2009
KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Hawaii's oldest food fest features over 30 events, kicking off with the International Lantern Parade (6:30pm on Nov. 6th). There will be a variety of events thruout the festival, including art exhibits, tastings, a cupping competition, a coffee picking competition, coffee recipe cooking contest, farm tours, sporting events and more. For more info call: 808/326-7820 or visit http://www.konacoffeefest.com

November 7, 2009
HOLUALOA VILLAGE COFFEE TASTING AND ART STROLL
The Coffee Stroll is an annual event of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Nearly two dozen farms' coffee will be featured at Holualoa's unique art galleries and shops. Gifts, a keiki art contest, live music and more. Free parking at Holualoa School and the Catholic church. 9 am to 3 pm.