Celebrate Girls’ Day with Harmony on Tap, Almost Elton John
University of Hawaiʻi at HiloThe University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center presents the 7th Annual Girls’ Day Diva Festival featuring Craig A Meyer – Almost Elton John and opening act Harmony on Tap – HOT on Thursday, March 3, beginning at 5 p.m.
Harmony on Tap – HOT opens at 6:30 p.m. followed by Craig A. Meyer Almost Elton John in a musical journey celebrating the decades of chart-topping hits of Sir Elton John beginning at 7 p.m.
Throughout Meyer’s career, he has been repeatedly approached about his striking resemblance to Elton John and his uncanny ability to sound like the rock-and-roll legend. Today, Meyer is considered to be one of the best Elton John tribute artists in the market. The show is a celebration of the character, costumes and charisma of the famed pianist and singer.
“Before the music begins, there will be food samplings generously donated by local businesses starting at 5 p.m.,” said Jan Higashi, event chair. “There will be a variety of tasty treats from Abundant Life Natural Foods, Big Island Delights, Crivello’s Place, Hilo Bay Café, Kawamoto Store, Ken’s House of Pancakes, Millie’s Deli & Snack Shop, Ponds Hilo, Restaurant Encore, Kuhio Grille and Sodexo."
“Participants will also enjoy a silent auction and door prizes, with items donated by women owned/operated businesses,” Higashi added.
The Girls’ Day Diva Festival is supported by sponsorship from local businesses at two levels: ‘Super Stars’: Business Services Hawaiʻi, Creative Arts Hawaiʻi, GW Construction, Hawaiʻi Forklift, Hirayama Brothers Electric, Ken’s House of Pancakes, Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, and ‘Shining Star’: Ginoza Realty, Inc. The proceeds of the event benefit the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Scholarship Fund and the Performing Arts Center’s programs.
Tickets are reserved seating and priced at $40. Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 974-7310 or order online at: Artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.