Leadership is poor, and dishonest. Community involvement is…read moreclose to non-existent. GLBT+ community has been shut out, and removed from the table of planning. The Board of Directors has lost and forgotten who Richard Smart was.... So sad....

Great venue! We live in Hilo, but on the way home we agreed that it's worth the trip to see a great…read moreshow at a rally nice venue. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. We went to see the amazing Jimmie Vaughan and by the time we bought tickets there weren't many left, so we ended up all the way to one side. Despite that, the view of the stage was clear and the acoustics were excellent.

I'm sitting in my room at the Mauna Lani after putting my kids to bed and the hotel next door, the…read moreFairmont has Earth, Wind and Fire playing outdoors for some group of financial analysts having a meeting. My wife gave me the parental duties and she crashed the concert with her ophthalmology friends. Never knew they were such party animals. The have the volume cranked up loud enough that I feel like I'm at the concert and they sound pretty darn good. I'll find out from my wife how it was when she returns.

The show was amazing! Good vibes, good food, great host/dancers/musicians. Being born and raised in…read morethe islands, it was so special to be engulfed in my culture and to experience the gratefulness of watching how we still speak through HULA, SONG, AND DANCE. Island Breeze never fails to put on a show! Little tip for those visiting the islands and choose to go to a Lū'au, please get hype! Show some love and attention to the dancers, musicians, and host! We adore sharing our culture with those who are visiting, but you also should get excited about learning it as well it's a rich heritage!

The whole experience was outstanding! Food and entertainment were great! All associates were nice,…read morein the reach and helpful. Rows of different kind of food for any taste and preferences. Loa Luau was performed by great performers accompanied by life music. They told Hawaiian story in Loa Lu'au, amazing! Lay is a souvenir of the night. Will recommend friends! If we are back, definitely will come back for the experience!!

Aloha! This was an amazing luau!! The MC was a great storyteller and singer. The performers were…read moreso graceful and fluid, delivering captivating performances with beautiful Hawaiian attire. The Fire performing Chief was last and he did an amazing job!! I like the way the food was served on the gorgeous lawn, it felt so open and authentic. Everything I tasted was fantastic. Fish, pork beef with many sides. Pre luau festivities are a lovely touch and one reason I chose this luau, wish they were a little longer, really enjoyed the emu ceremony. The service was very good at the beginning of the night but tapered down after show began. This is one of the top luaus I've been to, I highly recommend!! The valet parking is super easy and I recommend this also. You can take a quick look around the stunning hotel, I recommend this also!!!

This was the best luau I've ever attended. The MC was so great, we loved the way he spoke from the…read moreheart and shared his knowledge of the island. And all the wonderful traditions All the dancers were amazing with such talent. Especially the Chief Fire Dancer. My youngest son got chosen up on stage to learn the Hawai'i stick dance the food was delicious. The service was great!From the ocean breeze and ambience of the flowers and lovely location , this Luau can't be beat.

PDI has been a huge part of our lives fir years. They have been extraordinary in their ability to…read morework with my daughter over the many years she has attended. Classes are consistent, and prices are fair. I love the fact that despite being in a very rural community we have PDI level of instruction and availability, consider us, "lifers!!"

From the owner: Prince Dance Institute teaches excellence in the performing arts. A community hub where students…read morenot only learn technique but make create foundations for collaboration, creativity, and communication that will last a lifetime.

Our family has been to at least a half dozen combined Luaus on nearly all the Hawaiian Islamds and…read morethe Mauna Kea Luau is by far the best we've experience. The food and presentation of the food was NOT a run of the mill buffet style - my wife called it "high end wedding reception" presentation- it was also high quality ingre and was continuously freshened and cleaned up. The history of Hawaii angle of the show was great - it didn't drag on, they kept a nice pace and really the nearly three hours breezed by. The location was 5star plus plus! For the entertainment quality, the top notch dining (for a buffet) and the setting this was a 10/10. We also are not easy to please on vacation lol - even great service gets usually a 4/5 star because there can always be room for improvement but this show was famtastic!

We had our reservations for June 2nd, and due to a drizzly day, they had to have the luau indoors…read more Understandable, and with Alii seating, we figured it should still be good. We were wrong. We were seated far to the side, and our cattle call-like line was last. This means, we got our food just as the show started and had to find our seats and eat in the dark. The photo is from our view of the Fire and Knife dance (which they had to have outside). Every once in a while, the flamed torch end was visible above the crowd, but my 8 yr old nephew left very confused as to why they weren't kid friendly. All that money spent on remodel, but not a dime for guest services. They've lost a step.

My wife and I did not know about Kozy until we wandered by recently. Kozy welcomed us into his…read moreintimate theater and invited us to the show that night. We are not particularly fans of "magic" but it turns out the experience was much more than simply magic. To put it mildly, Kozy was a total kick in the A**!!! He's smart, witty and funny, all the while maintaining an intimate "living room" feel. By the way, he's also an incredible magician. We are looking forward to bringing our friends and family when they visit. While we love living here, there are not many high quality entertainment opportunities of this caliber. We highly recommend this show whether you are a local or a visitor.

We weren't fans of magic shows, but the reviews for Kona Kozy are so consistently good we had to…read morecheck it out. We sat in the front row in this intimate setting and thought for sure we'd see through the tricks, but we could not. Amazing doesn't begin to describe this show--Kozy is funny, irreverent, and a fabulous magician. Now we book his show every time we visit the Big Island.

I love this theater It's like 100 years old beauty…read moreI love butter pop corn here so delicious I think owner uses real butter And ticket/food/drink price is amazing It's like you stepped into past I bring my seat cushion cause chairs are wood, old time

The best theatre ever. Small and historic and perfect. Catch a movie there or local music or yoga…read moreclasses! Popcorn and drinks are available for movies

Super informative Heritage Center honoring the history of The Paniolo in Hawaii. By donation only…read more Support the gift shop and you can also add a tip which goes towards donations.

While in Waimea on the Big Island on Saturday, I love to make a stop at the Hawaii's Cowboy Museum…read more It also has a farmers market open on Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Tons of history here that features the Paniolo Hall of fame and a display of the great Ikua Purdy. I learned a bit, never knowing that there were different saddle designs for each island. Lots of free parking outside in an unpaved lot. Buy a souvenir and make a donation if you can.

This small art gallery features work by local artists at very reasonable prices. You'll find…read moreoriginal paintings and sculptures, plus prints, cards and jewelry. The Firehouse Gallery (it's actually an old firehouse) is a program of the Waimea Arts Council, which has been around for over 40 years. 40 years! The Gallery itself is staffed by artist members who are knowledgeable in the various arts, plus they may also point out where you can get a good bite to eat. They keep limited hours and open only 4 days a week.

Original art, prints, cards and fine crafts by local artists. A good place to shop either for…read moreyourself or when looking for unique gifts.