Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Stars, fans converge for ‘Rise of Skywalker’ premiere

Dec. 17, 2019 • Updated 7:27 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Stormtroopers marched and Chewbacca stepped out of a black SUV to cheers as “Star Wars” made its triumphant return Monday for the world premiere of its latest installment, “The Rise of Skywalker.”

Calendar for December 14

Dec. 14, 2019

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‘100 nativitiy scenes’

Dec. 13, 2019

Pope Francis, flanked by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, visits the exhibition 100 Nativity scenes at The Vatican on Monday in Rome. The exhibition, containing more than 130 nativity scenes from some 30 countries, opened Dec. 8 and will be on display until Jan.12, 2020.

UH-Hilo holiday concert aims to ‘bring light to dark’

Dec. 12, 2019

“Holiday Card to Hilo,” the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s annual holiday concert and one of Hilo’s most beloved holiday events, is slated for 2 p.m. Sunday at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center.

Through the Roots to headline Hilo’s Willie K. Crown Room

Dec. 12, 2019

Through the Roots, an international touring reggae/rock band from San Diego, will headline a show Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.

Dance into the holidays; Center Stage to present annual showcase and fundraiser

Dec. 12, 2019

Center Stage Dance Alliance presents its 13th annual Holiday Showcase and Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Hilo High School Theater.

Calendar for December 7

Dec. 07, 2019

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UH-Hilo presents seventh annual Frank Zappa tribute concert

Dec. 05, 2019

The University of Hawaii at Hilo Jazz Orchestras Frank Zappa tribute concert returns for its seventh annual performance at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-12 at the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center.

Clifford, everybody’s favorite big red dog, gets a reboot

Dec. 05, 2019

NEW YORK — Who’s your favorite big red dog? If you have one, chances are his name is Clifford.

Test your Griswold knowledge in this ‘Christmas Vacation’ quiz

Dec. 05, 2019 • Updated 4:20 p.m.

Hallelujah. Holy (expletive). Wheres the Tylenol?

Calendar for November 30

Nov. 30, 2019

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Island Dance Academy presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Nov. 28, 2019

Island Dance Academy and the Palace Theater present The Nutcracker ballet at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 8.

‘A Million Dreams’ benefit concert this weekend

Nov. 28, 2019

Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network will present the benefit concert A Million Dreams this weekend. The concert will have two performances, one at 2:30 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 30) at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 595 Kapiolani St. in Hilo.