Mamas, this week we’re giving TWO local moms four tickets each to see a show that will make you and the kids feel like you’re on a tropical island. On Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11am, the Jones Center is hosting a show called “Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar.” Not only will you hear incredible music, you’ll also learn a lot about the history of Hawaii as well as the inventor of the steel guitar.
ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s the late 1800s. It’s a time of invention – trains, steamboats, cameras, even electricity is new at the King’s palace in Honolulu. An eleven-year-old Native Hawaiian boy accidentally strikes the strings of his guitar with a bolt from a railroad track and unlocks a brand-new sound. Hawaiian music – and the music of America – is never the same. Based on a true story, this new play traces the incredible invention of the steel guitar from the taro fields to vaudeville halls to Blues, Country, Rock and Roll music and beyond.
With a thrilling live slide guitar soundtrack and projections, this production celebrates innovation, engineering, and the global exchange of ideas and sound. It tells the real-life story of Joseph Kekuku as well as the story of the annexation of Hawaii and the movement of young people from the island to the continent and sometimes, back home again. Rich in history, the play also looks forward and encourages children of today to celebrate their voice, culture, and sense of curiosity.
HOW TO ENTER:
To throw your name in the online hat to win 4 tickets to see “Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar.” at 11am on October 17, 2026 at The Jones Center, scroll down to the bottom of this post (and past the comments posted by other moms) until you see the words “Leave a Reply.”
Then, write a quick comment telling us which island you would visit this month if you had the chance. Maui? Bahamas? Iceland? Sicily? Bora Bora?
We choose winners at random using a random number generator. But if you’d rather not leave it up to the luck of the draw, click here to purchase tickets online.
Remember that if you have a ticket to FamJam, it also includes several perks (listed below) to enjoy on the day of the show:
- Featured family entertainment performance (11am)
- Indoor ice skating (12:30-2:30pm and 7-9pm) and swimming (12-6pm)
- A themed craft activity (after the show)
- Tickets are $12 for public/$10 for members* and include access to ALL of the day’s FamJam events!
Watch your inbox because we’ll notify the two local winners soon and send them their tickets!
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