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

November 20-21, 2009
3rd ANNUAL "E MAU ANA KA HULA" CELEBRATION - OUTRIGGER KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT
Friday, Nov. 20th, from 1 pm-8:30 pm & Saturday, Nov. 21st, 8 am -5 pm; free. A tribute to the "Merrie Monarch" King David Kalakaua, with a celebration of hula traditions as presented by Kumu Hula and students from Hawai'i Island, Japan, and Europe including the Halau of Kuma Bobo Palacat, Kumu Keoni Atkinson, Kumu Meleana Manuel, Kumu Rayleen Lancaster, Kumu Wayne Takemoto, Kumu Bulla Kailiwai, Kumu Aloha Victor, Kumu Hulali Covington, Na Kumu Nani Lim & Leialoha Lim-Amina, Kumu Ki'iwaikapu Hoapili, Kumu 'Aulani Young, and Kumu Ulalia Ka’ai-Berman. Each school will present their art of style and tradition of hula with either hula kahiko (ancient) or hula 'auana (modern) styles of dance, showcasing the best integrity and quality of traditional hula steps, expressions, creativity, adornments with costumes and stories that support the hula traditions. The event is non-competitive and a true expression of the fine art of hula as it is practiced in today’s world. Mistress of Ceremonies will be. KAPA 99.1's Kumu Ka'ea Alapa'i. Vendors will be featuring quality handmade Hawaiian items, and ono food will be available too! Chairs will be provided, but lawn chairs and mats are welcome; no coolers please. Admission is free, so bring the family and share in the joy of hula! On Friday Nov 20, hula workshops will be held at the Keauhou Beach Resort ballroom. The public is invited to attend:
1-3pm: hula kahiko with Kumu Aloha Victor
3:30-5:30pm: a lecture workshop on the hula Goddess Laka and hula pahu (kahiko) with Kumu Keala Ching
6:30-8:30 pm: hula 'auana with Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
$30 fee includes all three workshops. Space is limited; please register by email: mkeala@gmail.com, or call 355-8889.

November 21, 2009
KEALI'I REICHEL BENEFIT CONCERT - PEOPLES' THEATRE, HONOKA'A
Popular recording artist, Keali'i Reichel and his award-winning 12 member halau will perform in a concert benefiting the Hamakua Youth Center at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6pm. VIP seats are $60 and general seating is $40. Tickets are available online at or www.hamakuamusicfestival.org or www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org. For more information, call 333-7378.

November 21, 2009
BAY CONCERT 2009: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AT KAHALU'U BAY - SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT
The 2009 Bay Concert: A Celebration of Life at Kahalu'u Bay will feature Na Hoku award winners Na Leo Pilimehana, and Ho'okena, with emcee Frank DeLima and the Daifukuji Taiko Drummers at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Convention Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; concert is from 5-8 p.m. The concert will honor artist and community leader Herb Kawainui Kane. For ticket outlets, visit www.kohalacenter.org/bayconcert09 or call 808-887-6411. Cost: $25 advance/$30 at door; $40 adv. reserved; $45 reserved. For more information, call 808-895-1010, email cpunihaole@kohalacenter.org or visit http://www.kohalacenter.org/bayconcert09/

November 22, 2009
THANKSGIVING FEAST - SOUTH KONA GREEN MARKET, CAPTAIN COOK
You and your family are invited to join the South Kona Green Market family for a Thanksgiving Feast right after market hours in the field under the center tents. Bring your place settings, a side dish to share and one canned food item for the Food Pantry.

November 25, 2009
MEET & EAT THANKSGIVING DINNER - KAILUA-KONA
The Kona Task Force on Feeding the Hungry's "Meet & Eat" program, a Thanksgiving Dinner with all-the-trimmings, will take place at 5:30PM at the Kealakehe Intermediate School cafeteria. The free meal is open to the public, and there will be live music performances. The Kona Task Force on Feeding the Hungry's Meet & Eat Program is in its 16th year. It is a community-based volunteer organization and all funds are directed to supplies and the food that make up the meals they serve. Through generous donations, they are able to serve the community. For more information, please contact Ardie Ikeda at 987-1664 or Margo Takata at 960-1392, or email mdtakata@hawaii.rr.com

November 27, 2010
FREE PUANA KA IKE LECTURE - KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT
"Kalo, Issues of Genetically-Modified Organisms: A Panel Presentation" will feature Dr. William Steiner, Dr. Dennis Gonsalves, and Jerry Konanui, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Keauhou Beach Resort ballroom. The lecture is part of the Puana Ka Ike (Imparting Knowledge) series, an educational forum that offers a deeper understanding of Hawaiian culture, history, tradition and perspective of the environment. The series is sponsored by Kamehameha Investment Corporation/Kamehameha Schools, The Kohala Center, University of Hawaii at Hilo Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center and their Eia Hawai'i Lecture Series, and Keauhou Beach Resort. For more information, call 534-8528, email joyc@kic-hnl.com or visit http://kohalacenter.org/puanakaike/about.html

November 27, 2009
20th ANNUAL "LIGHT UP A LIFE" EVENT - HILO
You are invited to visit one of the Trees of Remembrance located at the two inside entrances at Macy's Prince Kuhio Plaza during mall hours to hang a commemorative ornament. For more, information call 808-969-1733 or email hospice@hospiceofhilo.org or visit www.hospiceofhilo.org

November 28, 2009
BOOK AND PRINT SIGNING WITH DIETRICH VAREZ - VOLCANO
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come meet Volcano Art Center’s signature artist as he signs His latest prints celebrate the life and canonization of Father Damien. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org