Aloha

Tiki’s Grill in Waikiki

named in Five Best by Coke
   

      Tiki’s Grill & Bar in Waikiki was named one of five best in the nation in Coca Cola’s Family Diner program, supported by the National Restaurant Association.  Tiki’s was the only independent restaurant selected for innovative ways to appeal to families.

      Family Diner, part of an ongoing effort by the two organizations to make dining out a more enjoyable experience for both parents and children, asked restaurants across the country to submit examples of specific ways restaurateurs are appealing to families.        

      From menu additions to dining environments to customer education, the five restaurants showcase some of the best and most diverse dining options available for families today.

       Other restaurants that were selected for being family-friendly restaurants are Ruby Tuesday (locations throughout the United States including Hawaii at the Town Center of Mililani), Denny’s (locations throughout the U.S. and abroad), Friendly’s (locations in New England and Southeastern United States), and Noodles & Company (locations in Colorado, Utah, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Washington DC).
         Tiki’s Grill & Bar was selected for its casual dining atmosphere with its retro, south Pacific-style theme; extensive, visually stimulating collection of tiki, hand-carved masks and war clubs; keiki menu; and free validated valet parking.

       Kid-friendly offerings, priced at $6.95, include Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Keiki Chicken Strips and Fries, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with rice and vegetables, Keiki Burger with cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with fries, Keiki Fish & Chips featuring fried fresh fish of the day and fries, and Cheese Linguine. Each kid-friendly entrée is served on a souvenir flying disk and comes with an ice cream sundae and drink in a souvenir tiki water bottle, A float with choice of Coke or root beer is available for an additional $1.00.
            “Tiki’s Grill & Bar is honored to represent Hawaii as the only independent restaurant in the Family Diner program,” said Bill Tobin, managing partner of Tiki’s Grill & Bar. “We are striving to give diners what they want—a memorable experience, delicious, moderately priced food and service with Aloha. Because we all have young families of our own, we want to provide a fun atmosphere where children feel welcome.” Out of approximately 15,000 meals served each month. Tiki’s averages 1,000 to 1,200 children’s meals.
             The Coca-Cola Company, with support of the National Restaurant Association, launched “Family Diner” as an initiative designed to make dining out more family friendly. Throughout the year, Family Diner offers tips and suggestion for making eating out an easier and more enjoyable experience. More information can be found at www.familydiner.com.
             The National Restaurant Association, founded in 1919, is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 878,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of 12 million employees – making it the cornerstone of the economy, career opportunities and community involvement.
           The 10,000-square-foot, 325-seat Tiki’s Grill & Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, is open for lunch and dinner. Free validated valet parking is available. For reservations, call 923-TIKI (8454). For more information, please visit www.tikisgrill.com .

Rose Society holds show

     The Honolulu Rose Society will hold its annual rose show at Windward Mall on Saturday, November 20, 2004 from 10am to 2pm. The competitive rose show includes Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Miniatures, and Old-fashioned Roses. Blooms will be judged as individuals and in arrangements. Society members from Hawaii will be on hand to share rose gardening tips and to answer questions. Rose Bouquets will be available for purchase.

      The rose show inclues  The Royal Hawaiian Band from 11am to 12 noon and The Miss T.E.E.N Hawaii Appearance and Entertainment from 12:30pm to 1pm at Center Stage.

      Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics. The rose has captured humankind's imagination for thousands of years, and has taken a place of honor in gardens around the world. Roses were first cultivated in the garden in China, but their use was soon worldwide.

      Today's Gardeners realize that roses fit very well in their demanding and busy lifestyles and are not as demanding with regard to disease control, offer excellent floral quality and fit into shrub borders and perennial gardens without seeming out of place.

Honolulu Brass Quintet to Perform Brass Classics

Monday, November 22, 2004   7:30PM
Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College

Monday, November 29, 2004   7:30PM
Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Chamber Music Hawaii presents the Honolulu Brass Quintet in a program of brass classics.  The concert will include selections like the romantic and lyrical Quintet by Russian composer Victor Ewald, Stephen Foster's popular Folk Songs, selections from The American Brass Band Journal and the virtusosic Variations on the Carnival of Venice.

The members of the Honolulu Brass Quintet are Mark Schubert and Ken Hafner, trumpets; Wade Butin, horn; James Decker, trombone; and David Saltzman, tuba.  All are full-time musicians in the Honolulu Symphony performing for thousands of symphony patrons and students yearly and teaching many of Hawaii's young brass players.

HAWAI‘I YOUTH SYMPHONY PERFORMS WITH

KAPENA AND GABE BALTAZAR FOR BENEFIT

              The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony I, the most exciting student orchestra in the state, will headline with Nā Hōkū award-winning Kapena and internationally-famous alto saxophonist Gabe Baltazar at He Makana O Nā Mele, the 7th annual benefit concert for the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony Association (HYSA).  

      The event takes place Sunday, November 28, 2004, 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.  The spectacular evening will begin with a silent auction at 4:30 p.m. , a luau-style buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. , and conclude with a greatly anticipated concert conducted by Maestro Henry Miyamura.  Sponsor tables of 10 are available for $2,500, $1,500, $850.  Tables are also available for $700, preferred individual seats for $150 and individual seats for $75.  Contact the HYSA office at 941-9706 for reservations.

              Henry Miyamura, HYSA’s Artistic Director for 20 years, has created a marvelous program which will blend classical music with jazz and contemporary Hawaiian melodies.  Comprised of 93 performers from O‘ahu and Maui , the Youth Symphony I includes some of the state’s finest young musicians.  Performing with the Youth Symphony will be island-favorite’s: Kapena.  Band Leader Kelly Boy’s son (also named Kapena) is a full-fledged band member and a Youth Symphony alum.  Gabe Baltazar, a 50-year veteran of the music industry, will also join the program.  Mr. Baltazar first gained celebrity status with the Stan Kenton Orchestra as lead alto saxophonist during the 1960’s.  KGMB 9 Anchor Jade Moon will be the mistress of ceremonies for this incredible event.

              The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony Association, one of the country’s largest youth symphonies, is Hawai‘i’s only statewide youth orchestra program. Since 1964, HYSA has helped children ages 7-18 to develop and showcase their musical skills.  HYSA operates three full symphonic orchestras and four string orchestras during the traditional academic year, serving more than 400 students from absolute beginners to the most accomplished Hawai‘i Youth Symphony I musicians.  It also offers summer programs for an additional 200 students.  Education and concert performance are both key elements of the program.

PETER ROWAN TO PLAY

Kapono’s, Sunday, November 28th

EVENT:  TWANG JAM

DATE: Sunday, November 28, 2004

TIME: Concert from 2:00-6:00 PM

LOCATION:  Kapono’s at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu

TICKETS: $10 at the door

MILITARY DISCOUNT: All active-duty military personnel with valid military ID plus ONE guest will be admitted FREE to Twang Jam.   Children under 12 free.

Our very special guest will be PETER ROWAN, one of the only musicians on the planet who worked in bands with both Bill Monroe (the Father of Bluegrass) and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Peter is a magical entertainer, and a songwriting genius!

Twang Jam is a series of four traditional and bluegrass music "mini-festivals" that take place at Kapono's at Aloha Tower Marketplace. November’s event, the last in the series, will include a performance by a legend of bluegrass!

 PLEASE CALL 479-7177 

SEUSSICAL OPENING AT DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE

      Diamond Head Theatre presents SEUSSICAL opening on Friday, December 3, 2004 at 8 p.m.  It's the mischievous Cat in the Hat, center stage at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza by the Tony® Award-winning team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.  

     All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are lovingly brought to life, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird and all of the Whos of Whoville! These colorful tales are woven together by Jojo, a young boy and "thinker of strange and wonderful things!" As each story unfolds, you will marvel at how relevant Dr. Seuss's themes are; making this a musical that appeals to all ages.
      Directed by Greg Zane, choreographed by Tim Albrecht with musical direction by Emmett Yoshioka, the cast features Colin Miyamoto as the Cat in the Hat, Scott Moura as Horton the Elephant, Stephanie Conching as Gertrude McFuzz, Grace Bell Humerickhouse as Mayzie LaBird, and TX Tario and Ka'iana Kau sharing the role of Jojo.
     Other lead roles include: Alison Maldonado as Sour Kangaroo, Viet Vo as General Gengus Khan Schmidt, Ted Galaty as Mr. Mayor, Tammy Zeller as Mrs. Mayor, Deangelo Justice as the Grinch and Yertle; Arthur Johansen, Chris Villasenor and Kyle Malis as the Wickersham Brothers; and Yvette Garrison, Michelle Balthazar and Lynne Kinoshita as the Bird Girls.
      The ensemble includes: Thomas Burling, Joshua Duhaylonsod, Jared Duldalao, Julie Galaty, Katie Beth Hicks, Friston Hookano, Zhan Hunt, Jen Kennelly, Jenny Kimura, Leiney Rigg, Jack Smart, Nicole Sullivan, Ash Tsuji, and Sara Yeo.
     The creative team is comprised of set and lighting designer Dawn Oshima, costume designer Karen G. Wolfe, sound designer Mikel Humerickhouse, hair and make-up designer Kathleen Kamakaiwi, props master Sara Ward, and production stage manager Nikki L. Nielsen.
      SEUSSICAL will run from December 3 - December 19, 2004, with shows at 8 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. Single tickets are priced from $12 to $42, with discounts available for full time students, seniors 62 and older, and active duty military.   www.diamondheadtheatre.com,

Chamber Music Hawaii presents The Tresemble

Monday, December 6, 2004   7:30PM
Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College

Monday, December 13, 2004   7:30PM
Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Chamber Music Hawaii presents a Tresemble program that will feature brass and strings.  Pianist Thomas Yee will perform with Wade Butin, Horn, and Dave Saltzman, Tuba.  This unusual trio will present music by Roger Kellaway and Alec Wilder.  Mr. Yee will also collaborate with the strings in Schubert's popular "Trout" Quintet, a light-hearted work with a Hungarian flavor.

Downtown Craft Fair

      HGEA/AFSCME's 13th Annual Downtown Holiday Craft and Gift Fair will be held December 8, 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kendall Building, 888 Mililani St. (corner of Queen and Mililani Streets).  The event is free and open to the public.  New exhibitors will be featured every day. 

      Lots of prizes will be given away daily including grand prizes of:  Las Vegas vacation package, 20" color TV, and a neighbor island air/hotel/rental car getaway package.  Enjoy ono food, great bargains and other surprises.

      The event is a benefit for HGEA/AFSCME's Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund.  Sponsored in part by Aloha Petroleum Ltd., Save‑A‑$ Club of Hawaii.

            Once again, HGEA is a designated food drop-off site for the HAWAII FOOD BANK.  Bring your non-perishable food items to the craft fair and help those in need

Classical Cellist Matt Haimovitz finishes up 50 State ANTHEM tour
 
12/17/04 and 12/18/04, 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday,
The ARTS at Marks Garage
1159 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI  96817
Tickets: $15, 808 521 9699
www.artsatmarks.com

 Haimovitz tours extensively around the world, appearing with today's

greatest orchestras, conductors and chamber musicians.  He has performed

with such distinguished artists as Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Isaac

Stern, Pinchas Zukerman and Yo-Yo Ma.

             Haimovitz has been on an unusual tour, bringing solo cello to non

classical venues around the country.

            The tour has brought Mr. Haimovitz to more than 50 cities across the US,

Canada and the UK, garnering an extraordinary audience response and critical

acclaim.  In October of 2002 he sold out New York City's infamous punk Club,

CBGB, playing Bach.  In November 03, Mr. Haimovitz performed Beethoven's

Triple Concerto with the Israel Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta conducting. 

Fourth Annual Korean Festival,
January 15, 2005 at Kapiolani Park

              The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Korean culture at its fourth annual Korean Festival scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki . Experience Korea 's many sights, sounds, and flavors. The event theme is "See, Taste, Listen Korea." There will be something for everyone including food by Hawaii 's best Korean restaurants, live entertainment including traditional
and contemporary Korean music and dance, and cooking demonstrations.

             The Festival will also feature a cultural booth filled with Korean make-and-take arts and crafts including calligraphy, masks, traditional Korean costume dress-ups with picture-taking, and many cultural exhibits. There will also be Korean products and grocery items for sale.  Information: Call 808-275-3011