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Hawaiian Stargazing: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:10:55 +0000

Looking for an “Authentic Hawaiian Voyage Through Time and Space?” Who isn’t? If you haven’t visited the Big Island’s ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to take in a show at the planetarium or view its exhibits, you’re missing out on some of the most interesting resources Hilo has to offer.

Located on a nine-acre campus above the University of Hawaii-Hilo, with spectacular views, the center, formerly known as Maunakea Astronomy Education Center, is where families and students from all walks of life explore the connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the science of astronomy.

Visit BigIsland.org for maps and driving directions to the Hilo area and its many attractions.

Photo by Flickr Creative Commons by MGShelton

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Big Bucks on the Big Island

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:29:35 +0000

A Japanese Garden at the Manoa Campus

This just in: According to Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai’i), the U.S. Department of Education will present a grant of $682,982 to the Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will use the money to establish the Center for Pacific Islander Education and Retention by renovating an existing campus facility.

Music in the Key of H

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:18:29 +0000

A few years ago, before we had to worry about keeping regular hours and feeding a little one before the witching hour, we followed our friends to a beach in Princeville, where their friends played their ukuleles nightly, at sunset. They played a lot of mainstream faves, including Puff the Magic Dragon, which I learned to play on my own ukulele the year I turned 12. This kind of setting isn’t the only way to take in a show on the islands, though. All year-round, there are events of all sizes, flavors, and settings.

The annual Big Island Music Festival is coming to the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
Hawai’i Slack Key Guitar Festival happens in Kapiolani Park, Honolulu.
Of course, there’s Don Ho’s Island Grill in Honolulu.
Chamber Music Hawai’i keeps it cultural.

Because music is such an important part of island culture, ukulele or no, you’re bound to find every opportunity to take in the sounds of Hawai’i wherever you are. And if all else fails, there’s always the radio.

Photo by Flickr–Creative Commons, by adampiggot

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