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STOKE
Friday,December 21 @ 7:00pm | Saturday, December 22 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, December 23 @ 2:30 & 7:00pm
Not Rated, 89 min, Drama
A struggling tourist hires two wannabe tour guides to take her to an active volcano.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and $7.50 for Seniors & Students.
STOKE is an award winning Big Island road film which made it's world premiere at the 38th annual Hawaii International Film Festival. Filmmakers will be in attendance to present this made in Hawaii feature film.
A year after the sudden death of her fiancé, Los Angeles litigator Jane is stuck, unable to let go and move forward. Searching for clarity and closure, she makes a spontaneous trip to the Big Island of Hawaii to visit an active volcano.
Upon arrival, Jane enlists the help of Dusty and Po, two locals pretending to run an adventure tour company. As the trio drive across the island en route to the volcano, an unexpected detour takes the group in a new direction as the story explores love, loss, and lava.
Winner of Best Women in Film: Feature from AUSTIN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
Winner at 2018 INDIEFEST FILM AWARDS
AUGUST AT AKIKO'S Trailer |
Friday,December 28 @ 7:00pm | Saturday, December 29 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, December 30 @ 2:30 & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 30 @ 2:30 & 7:00pm
NR | 75 min
Magical Realism Drama
Magical Realism Drama
Directed by: Christopher Makoto Yogi 2018
Cosmopolitan musician Alex Zhang Hungtai (of Dirty Beaches) returns to Hawai'i after many years away. While searching for his missing grandmother, he forms a bond with local elder Akiko, who teaches him to connect with the spirit of home he carries within him.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and $7.50 for Seniors & Students.
LIVE EVENTS:
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World of Magic show
This year's special performers are Harmony On Tap and magician Glen Bailey.
Harmony On Tap is a women a cappella group based in Hilo. Since 2009, this group of Cool women has been making Hot music for a Good cause, doing performances benefiting local charity groups.
Glen Bailey of Aiea, Oahu, is a 36-year performing veteran of close-up table side magic and stage magic shows for both adult and family parties. He delights his audiences by bringing laughter and smiles through his incredible Magic ability. He is the past president of the Hawaii Society of American Magicians and past president of the Hawaii Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians as well as a member of the "Order of Merlin". Glen performed in Hawaii over 150 shows a year for the past 25 years for first birthday parties, libraries, scouting events, corporate events, elementary and pre-schools, restaurants, and tourist groups.
Audience will also get to meet the Elks speech therapist Cory Sutter. She is based on the Big Island providing free services to keikis in need. At the end of the show, expect Santa to make a special appearance.
Sponsored by the Elks National Foundation and community members, admissions to this performance is free, and donations are welcome.
For more information, please contact Lily at the Hilo Elks 935-1717.