The annual Performing Arts Week is coming up, May 2 – 7, 2016.  All events will be held at the William Charles Lunalilo Center.  Open to the public.  Free of charge.

SCHEDULE

MONDAY, May 2 — High School Band Concert  

Start time:  6 PM  Presenting selections of “program music”:  music from musicals, movies, TV, literature, and opera.  Featuring selections from “Lord of the Rings”, “The Incredibles”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”.  We will also reconize the graduating senior class of 2016.

TUESDAY, May 3 — Hāʻupu

Start time:  6 PM  Workshop production of the touring production of this yearʻs Hōʻike presentation, the Hawaiian opera Hāʻupu, featuring the traveling cast that will be performing in Edinburgh, Scotland in August as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the American High School Theater Festival.

WEDNESDAY, May 4 — East Hawaii Choral Festival

Start time:  6 PM  KS welcomes Mountain View Elementary, middle schoolers from HAAS, the Hilo High School Ambassadors, Waiakea High School Choir, the UH Hilo Chorus, and the Kamehameha Alumni Choir for an evening of musical sharing.  Also featuring the KS Elementary Keiki Choir.

FRIDAY, May 6 — SCOTY (Student Choice of The Year) Awards

Start time: 6 PM  The tradition of the SCOTYs (Student Choice Of The Year) Awards continues, with recognition for outstanding student work in theater, band, singing, video, and all things performing arts.  Semi-formal attire.