Learn How To Belly Dance with Morgan leFevre

This 30 minute video has been remixed from the 2003 original. A beautiful silhouette of Morgan belly-dancing overlooking the Kahalu'u Bay at sunset. Very informational as she explains the art of belly dancing.

Ayutthaya, Thailand

The old capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya battled and lost a war against Burma, who in victory destroyed much of the city. The Thai's moved the capital, and parts had been rebuilt. Take a look at this interesting place and its many Buddha statues. Hosted by Tom 35, and shows our assistants Naun and Ting and Michael and many many Buddhas.

The Obon Festivals of Kona, HI 2006

Just a few highlights from the Keauhou Bon Dance, the Middle Keei Bon Dance, Holualoa Obon service and dance, and little glimpses of others. Lots of Bon dancing and Taiko drumming. A must see cultural event.

Thai Performance at The Rose Garden

Continuing the Thailand series, this show was directed by our taxi driver/announcer, Tom 35. It shows the performance at The Rose Garden near Bangkok, explaining in song and dance the story of Thailand.

Hawaiian Music of Randy Kaleolani Wilson

Tune in and listen to the wonderful Hawaiian music of this talented baritone singer as he accompanies himself on ukulele. As an added treat Joy performs hula to several of the songs. Many of these tunes are original, soon to become Hawaiian classics.

Kumu Hula Jay Jay Akiona at the Kings Shop

Kumu Hula Jay Jay Akiona recently passed away. He was such a loving and sincere man, always accepting and happy to see you.
So we found footage of him and his hula halau performing last year at the Kings Shops. It features him as a story teller, telling the stories of the dances.

Dance Until The Tsunami Comes

Randy with two of the Hot Lava girls, Priscilla & Kaleiula

Dance Until the Tsunami Comes with Hot Lava 808
live at Huggo's On The Rocks.
Tune in and dance until the tsunami came on January 12th to the special sounds of Kona's favorite dance band. (As you can see from the photo, after the shortened hour-long set, we went over to Oceans Bar & Grill to celebrate my birthday.)
Check it out. (56 minutes long.)

Hula in Kona 2006

It's time for our annual hula show, featuring our favorite improv hula performances. With dances by Aunty Lei, including on her 70th birthday, Jennifer's farewell polynesian dance with Polynesian Paradise, Joy performing along the street, performances at Huggo's On The Rocks, and even Randy's birthday hula party.
There is a rare performance at a private party of Kaleiula and Pua. We have a special tribute to Aunty Jojo. And we can't forget the exciting Capt. Bean Boat shows.
A must see for all hula fans here in Kona, Hawai'i.
Hosted by the lovely Priscilla Basque.

The Street Food of Bangkok Book

This 32-page artbook of high quality photographs show the street food that can be found in the area around Nana Plaza, Soi 4, in Bangkok, Thailand. We were even able to visit the marketplace where the street vendors buy their food to prepare. During the day three different vendors share the came sidewalk, the morning food, the afternoon clothes and crafts, and the evening meal vendors. Barbecuing right on their carts some wonderful dishes. These are printed and hardbound on demand.

Contact us at: randymagnus@hotmail.com about the book - The Street Food of Bangkok, Thailand.

The Marketplaces of Thailand

Come join us as we take a tour of the Suan-Lum Night Bazaar with Ting and Michael. Then its off to the Chatuchak Weekend Market with Ton on banjo. You can even get a pet squerrel there (although I wonder how tame it will be when the drugs wear off.).
We head up to the Damnoensaduak Floating Market to have some noodles, and finally its a visit to the capital with Tom 35 right after the military coup, giving flowers to the soldiers.

Christmas in Kona, Hawai'i

Hot Lava 808, the Ladies of Kona, Polynesian Paradise, and many other Kona performers do special performances for the holidays. Its a Hawaiian classic, and very touching.

Ironman to Air on December 9th.

The major network is airing their sappy version of this year's Ironman on December 9th. So we got out our version, more from a spectator view point. Believe me, its more real.
So we'll air our Ironman version during our regular times of Tuesday at 8 pm and Friday at 9:30 pm. Check it out.

Aunty Genoa Keawe & Family

Aunty Genoa Keawe with Danny Akaka and his Lovely Wife

Had the opportunity to be able to videotape a rare Big Island performance of Aunty Genoa Keawe with her family band. She had turned 88 the week before the show, and her voice is in excellent form. Opening the show is The Lim Family. Lots of hula accompanying this old time Hawaiian music. It was the opening night of the 1st annual Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

Trying to find an underwriter/sponsor for this program and for the hula series. Email us at arttvhawaii@hotmail.com if you are interested.

Cable Ch. 54 Off Air Nov.27- Dec. 3

Art TV Hawaii will be off the air here on The Big Island for one week. They are incorporating some new equipment for playbacks at Na Leo O Hawaii.

The Kona Coffee Festival 2006

This year we were able to document "The Lantern Parade, The Holualoa Coffee & Art Stroll, and The Grand Parade. Its Kona coffee, and a community celebration. Meet Miss Kona Coffee, the taiko drummers, Bon Dancing, Sun Ra Coffee, UCC Coffee, and all of the people involved in Kona coffee.

Thai Cowboy Music - Live at the Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Music by The Blue Mountain Boys

This is a bunch of Thai guys who dress up in cowboy outfits, and play bluegrass music on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, percussion, and vocal at the Bangkok weekend market.
Its one of the biggest marketplaces in the world, with clothing, food, toys, kitchen ware, and bluegrass music cd's available for purchase.
Ton, Num and the boys perform in front of their stall. Some of their friends come down, dressed the part, just to hang out and look like cowboys, even rolling their own cigarettes. It's way cool.
And some great music.

Ironman Underpants Run 2005-2004

The Underpants Run
It's always a highlight of the entire Ironman Week. A protest jog against the Europeans wearing their Speedos in the supermarkets around Kailua Village, and a benefit for Hawaii Special Olympics.

Aunty Jojo's 71st Birthday Party

Aunty Jojo has been connected with Kaha'alu and the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort for her entire life. She was born on the property, and has performed there for many many years with her family band, Aloha Aina.
This video is a recording of her last birthday party before her untimely passing. It's filled of aloha, of spirit, of love, with music and hula.

Holistic Health Expo in Hawai'i

Check out alternative and holistic living, as presented at the Holistic Expo. Get your aura read, learn about food suppliments, excercise, pH balancing, and much more.
Its happening on Sept 23rd & 24th at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
You can see last year's highlights only on Art TV Hawai'i on The Big Island on cable ch 54, Tuesday at 8 pm on Sept. 12th & 19th and Friday at 9:30 pm on Sept 15th & 22nd. We even threw in a few moments from the 2004 expo.
Feel the positive energy. Be well, live a healther life.

Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race

Labor Day marks that time of the year again, when the best paddlers from around the world come to Kona for the largest long-distance outrigger canoe race from Kailua Bay to Honaunau and back. Thousands of participants, hundreds of canoes.
So tune into Art TV Hawaii on cable ch 54 to view last year's pre-race, a touch of the finish line, and the impressive torch parade down Ali'i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona.