Mango Festival

Mango Festival is this weekend at the Keauhou Beach Resort. There will be music and food and discussion, and mangoes. 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

photo by Randy Magnus

Drag Queen Show at My Bar

As part of the Big Island Gay Pride Celebrations My Bar in the Old Industrial Area of Kailua Kona held a Drag Queen show.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Kona Daifukuji Bon Dance 2012

The Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission held their annual Bon Dance to celebrate the ones who have passed on. It was a great gathering of friends for prayer, dance, food, taiko drumming, and a little rain.
The longtime host, Walter, is winding down his service of emceeing the event. He will be missed at these celebrations when he does retire after over 15 years.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Willie K Performed at Billy Kenoi Rally

Maui musician Willie K performed to a full house in Kailua-Kona's Old Airport at a campaign rally for the re-election of Mayor Billy Kenoi. Willie K gave a rousing show, with top hat and all.

(photo by Randy Magnus)

Fishing Off the Kailua Pier

Went to see if the monk seal was still around in Kailua Village and found some friends fishing off the Kailua Pier. They had family visiting from Oahu, and thought it was a good family activity to go fishing with the village as a backdrop.

photo by Randy Magnus

Hawaiian Monk Seal Spotted in Kailua Village

A Hawaiian monk seal came ashore on the beach of the King Kamehameha Kailua Bay Beach Hotel in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Brian was there with a tape measure making sure that everyone kept the proper distance away from the seal.

(photo by Randy Magnus)