gallery
The Gallery is open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm. Concert ticket holders are invited to visit the gallery during our performances and take a few minutes to explore the pieces of sheer beauty as well as those that offer something beyond the familiar.
keiki summer arts
Sign up sheets and brochures for the 2008 Summer Arts program are now online.
Please see our "Past Youth Programs" page to see some of we have offered in past years!
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The Kahilu Theatre Foundation's ongoing activities are only possible through continued donations. Please donate today to support the cultural heart of Waimea. Thank you to this year's supporters.
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‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Masters
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 2007 at 8pm $40/35
Friday night marks the highly anticipated first appearance at the Institute of slack key master Cyril Pahinui. One of slack key’s most beloved artists, Cyril proudly maintains the legacy of his father, the legendary Gabby Pahinui, while also establishing himself as a powerful singer and instrumentalist in his own right. Add in a set by slack key legend Dennis Kamakahi and his son David plus a rousing concert finale with an all star band of slack key, ‘ukulele, steel guitar and bass, and you have a very special night of classic Hawaiian music.
‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Masters
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 2007 at 8pm $40/35
Eleven time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner (including the 2007 Album of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year), and a two-time Grammy nominee, Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom specializes in ha`i (female falsetto) singing. She combines a deep commitment to Hawaiian music with a love for jazz, R & B and Western classical music. Her wideranging talents beautifully illustrate how so many of our leading artists both preserve and enrich Hawaiian musical traditions. Along with Amy, Grammy Award winning slack key artist Jeff Peterson will open the night featuring music from his newest CD Pure Slack Key. Ukulele Master Benny Chong will also be on hand with a very hot trio presenting acoustic island jazz at its best.
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