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February March 2006
April 9, May 12
4th Annual Hapa Haole
Hula & Music Festival
Hapa haole means half haole... rather half
caucasian. It refers to the music and times of the 30’s
and 40’s when Hawaii was the star of movies by Bing and
Bob, Arthur Godfrey and Charlie Chan. Hawaii Calls was
on the radio.
Today’s modern Hawaiiana revival often
overlooks this vital segment of Hawaii’s history. But
not the annual Hapa Haole Hula & Music Fesitval.
Deadline to enter is March 27. Preliminary competition
is at the Ala Moana Shopping Center stage April 9 at
noon. The finals will be May 12 at the Hale Koa Hotel
luau grounds. And a first the 1st Annual Hapa Haole
Hula & Music Festival Las Vegas will be held at Bally’s
in Las Vegas, August 17~19, 2006.
The categories include:
• Solo - Ms. Hapa Haole Hula (ages 18~25)
• Solo - Ms. Sophisticated Hula (age 26+)
• Solo – Comic Hula (open to all)
• Group Hula (Kane division, Kupuna division, Wahine
division, Keiki division, and Combined division)
• Solo Vocal Competition (open to all)
Applications and complete information are
available at www.hapahaolefest.org, or by contacting
Alison at (808) 295-3861 or ahartle@hawaii.edu, or
Kaho‘onei at (808) 753-9773 or panokew001@hawaii.rr.com.
The hula winners will receive prizes from PA‘I
Foundation and various sponsors. The solo vocalist
winner will receive a recording contract from Hula
Records and other prizes. Why hapa haole?
Often asked why a Hawaiian activist like
herself embraces Hapa Haole music and hula in addition
to the traditional, organizer Vicky Holt Takamine
replied in an interview with The Honolulu Advertiser’s
Wayne Harada, "Young people don't know the (hapa haole)
music — or know very little about it. I think because
of the Hawaiian Renaissance, the movement to uphold
kahiko, hapa haole has been neglected. My kumu hula,
the late Auntie Maiki Aiu Lake, always said to support
and know everything."
In the same interview, Nina Keali'iwahamana,
who was on the quintessential hapa haole radio show "Hawai'i
Calls," said, "Hapa-haole music has been a very
important part of our culture, in the music and in the
hula," she said. "I think Vicky's moving in the right
direction. For traditional hula, there's the Merrie
Monarch Festival and the Prince Lot Hula Festival. I'm
thrilled that someone won't let hapa haole die."
PA'I Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the perpetuation, education and
preservation in matters relating to the indigenous
culture and natural environment of Hawai'i. PA'I
Foundation was established in 2001 under the aegis of
Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, a traditional halau hula celebrating
its 26th anniversary and has a membership of
approximately 65 individuals.
Indulge Your Senses
with Natural, Handmade
Soaps
by Kona Natural Soap
Company
HOLUALOA, Hawaii (February 25, 2006) –
Imagine enjoying a tropical retreat in the shower
everyday. You can with the cleansing, foamy lather and
luxurious soaps of a new Hawaii company, Kona Natural
Soap Company, LLC
Handcrafted from natural oils, essential oil
scents and organic exfoliants, the 27 varieties of soap
provide a tropical escape. There is Kopa Kokoleka soap
that combines coffee and cacao grown on the company’s
estate. Besides creating a light fragrance reminiscent
of a cafe mocha, the two ingredients act as natural
exfoliants. After rinsing off the abundant lather, one’s
skin is left soft, glowing and healthy. This soap will
truly perk up the start of the day.
Another unique formula results in the Alana soap
with bitter orange and lavender. The citrus scent
reminds one of the fragrant trade winds of the Aloha
State while the lavender calms and soothes.
The all natural, handmade soaps are available at
select boutiques on the Big Island and Oahu. Those on
the mainland seeking a tropical delight can visit
www.KonaNaturalSoapCompany.com or call (808)
322-9111 to place an order. The craftsman who create
each 3.5 ounce bar also vend on Wednesdays at the Alii
Gardens Marketplace at 75-6129 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Established in 2005 by Greg Colden and Marty
Corrigan, the company prides itself on handcrafting
luxurious varieties of soap from all-natural,
ingredients using unique formulas perfected through 16
months of testing and experimentation. By using locally
grown cacao and Kona coffee, the firm is stimulating
Hawaiian agriculture while creating a unique product.
Wanna eat free?
Just bring your daughter
All March long
HONOLULU - In celebration of the Japanese
holiday Hina Matsuri, also known as Girls' Day, girls
under 10 years old will dine free of charge when
accompanied by a paying adult during the entire month of
March at the Pacific Beach Hotel's award-winning Shogun
Restaurant. On March 3, 4 and 5, girls under 10 dressed
in a kimono will also receive a special gift in addition
to receiving a free meal when accompanied by a paying
adult.
For those who savor Japanese dining, Shogun
impresses even the most discerning patrons with an array
of exquisite specialties and delicacies from the East.
With lavish buffets offered for every meal of the day,
Shogun prides itself on quality as well as quantity.
Shogun is a repeat Ilima Award winner and is open for
breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For
reservations, call 808-921-6113.
Hina Matsuri, the annual Girls' Day Festival
celebrated on March 3 by families in Hawai'i and on the
mainland, was originally established in Japan in 1687.
From mid- to late-February young girls and their
families display their collection of elaborate dolls
portraying the Japanese royal court, neatly arranged on
up to seven tiers, in hopes the daughters will grow up
healthy and happy. These treasured dolls, passed down
from generation to generation as heirlooms, are
beautifully detailed, with brocaded silk kimonos, fans
and musical instruments.
 STAR
OF HONOLULU'S EASTER LUNCH CRUISES
April 15 & 16, 2006 / 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. departs
from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8
Celebrate Easter traditions in a whole new way this
year, aboard the Star of Honolulu! Bring the whole
family to enjoy beautiful coastline views while
searching for Humpback whales, a delicious Taste of
Hawaii lunch buffet featuring roast beef, Easter cake
and champagne toast, hands-on Hawaiian cultural
activities, live Hawaiian entertainment, and even an
Easter egg hunt and prize giveaways for kids! For
reservations or more information, please call 983-STAR
(7827) or visit
www.starofhonolulu.com. Kama'aina / Military Rate:
$33.88 adult, $20.33 keiki (3-11) with valid Hawaii ID
1ST ANNUAL MAOLI ARTS
MONTH ("MAMo”)
CONTINUES WITH “KEIKI ART
DAY”
HONOLULU, HI – The 1st Annual Maoli Arts
Month, or “MAMo,” continues this Saturday, March 11th,
with “Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike: Keiki Art Day,” an exciting
all-day free event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for keiki to
have fun and experience meaningful interaction with
Native Hawaiian artists, and create art to take home.
The artful activities include:
• T-Shirt screening with master artist Hiko‘ula Hanapi
(keiki must bring their own t-shirts)
• Feather flower making with master feather artist
Paulette Kahalepuna
• Hala bookmark weaving with Tutu Holt
• Kapa pounding with Sabra Kauka
• Hawaiian cultural activities with the kumu of Keiki
o Ka ‘Aina
• Plus painting, scratchboarding, and much more!!!
“Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike” means to understand
through experience, and Keiki Art Day will provide a
deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and art
for our keiki through the many activities they will
experience with the artists who have come together to
share their mana’o. It will be a unique and fun
adventure, so we encourage all ‘ohana out there,
kama‘aina and malihini alike, to join us on Saturday,
March 11th.
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Four Artists – Native Hawaiian Artists Noelle Kahanu,
Loke Kanae, Maile Andrade and Kupihea Romero celebrate
the “It’s Na’au or Newa” exhibit featuring their art at
The ARTS at Marks Garage at First Friday on March 3rd.
Despite the rainy weather, thousands came out for the
kick-off event of Maoli Arts Month, or MAMo.
March 11
About MAMo
Maoli Arts Month (MAMo) is an unprecedented
month-long event, March 3rd to April 2nd, 2006,
celebrating Native Hawaiian arts, artists and cultural
practitioners at various locations throughout O‘ahu.
The exciting calendar of events includes exhibits in
local galleries, a keiki art day, concerts, receptions,
demonstrations and workshops, panel discussions and a
first-of-its kind Native Hawaiian Arts Market. We will
also pay tribute to our six distinguished inaugural MAMo
Award Honorees throughout the month - Rocky Jensen,
Imaikalani Kalahele, Herb Käne, Mary Lou Kekuewa, Marie
McDonald, and Ipo Nihipali.
PA‘I Foundation, in partnership with Maoli
Arts Alliance, Keomailani Hanapi Foundation, Bishop
Museum, many other Native Hawaiian arts organizations
and art galleries, as well as business and community
sponsors, the State of Hawai‘i, and the City and County
of Honolulu, is pleased to present MAMo for both
kama‘äina and malihini of all ages to enjoy. The
objective of MAMo is to share and celebrate the depth
and breadth of talent within our Native Hawaiian arts
community.
Our Calendar of Events* includes:
Friday, March 3, 5~9 p.m.
• First Friday Gallery Walk
• “Live from the Lawn”
Monday, March 6, 1 p.m.
• Grand Opening of the Kapolei Hale Atrium with
artwork by Native Hawaiian master artists and their
students. Open to the public from 1 p.m. that day, or
Monday~Friday, 8 a.m.~ 4 p.m., through April 2nd; FREE;
Contact: Wayne Panoke, Tel. 523-4674 or wpanoke@honolulu.gov
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.~4 p.m.
• Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike: Keiki Art Day at the Hawai‘i
State Art Museum, 10 a.m.~ 4 p.m.; FREE; Contact: Tel.
586-0900, Website: www.state.hi.us/sfca
Also “It’s Na’au or Newa” artist demonstrations
Saturday, March 11, The ARTS at Marks Garage will
feature three Hawaiian practitioners demonstrating their
artistry. From 11 am to 2:30 pm, brother Solomon Apio
and sister Verna Apio Takashima will showcase the making
of i’e kuku (kapa beaters) and the pounding and
decorating of kapa.
Sol and Verna were inspired by the discovery
of kapa and kapa making implements at Bishop Museum
which once belonged to their ancestors.
From 2:30 to 6:00 pm, master carver and
‘olohe lua (a master in the art of Hawaiian warfare)
Gordon ‘Umi Kai will demonstrate the making of weapons
from a’u ku (swordfish bill).
Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m.
• Artist walk-through at the ARTS at Marks Garage and
other participating galleries, 7~8 p.m.; FREE; Contact:
Tel. 521-2903, Website: www.artsatmarks.com
Friday, March 31, 6~8 p.m.
• MAMo Awards presentation and opening of Ku I Ka Ni‘o
Exhibit, honoring six master artists at Bishop Museum;
6~8 p.m.; Contact: Noelle Kahanu, Tel. 848-4190 or
noelle.kahanu@bishopmuseum.org
Saturday & Sunday, April 1~2, 9 a.m.~5 p.m.
• First Annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Contact: Noelle Kahanu, Tel. 848-4190 or
noelle.kahanu@bishopmuseum.org
March 17
HPU International Vocal Ensemble
At Keeaumoku Church concert
The Hawai‘i Pacific University International
Vocal Ensemble (IVE) has accepted an invitation to
represent Hawai‘i in a musical celebration of the 250th
anniversary of Mozart’s birth in Vienna and Salzburg,
Austria, in June 2006.
In order to begin fundraising for the trip abroad, the
IVE will be holding a fundraising concert Moonlit
Serenade, at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 17, at First
Presbyterian Church on Ke‘eaumoku Street in Honolulu.
The performance will be followed by a reception
including light refreshments and an opportunity to meet
the performers. Admission to the concert is free, but
donations will be welcomed to raise the $40,000 needed
for the trip.
The International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble
at HPU have been performing for three years throughout
the O`ahu community. The International Vocal Ensemble
made its debut in Carnegie Hall in June 2004 in a
musical tribute to composer Morten Lauridsen.
Hawai‘i Pacific University is the state’s largest private
university with more than 8,000 students from all 50
states and more than 100 countries. HPU is accredited
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the
Council on Social Work Education, and the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
March 18
Filipina ballet
At Blaisdell
Ramon Obusan`s Ballet Folklorico de
Filipinas "The Mysterious and Unknown Rituals of the
Philippines” will be shown Saturday March 18 at 7:30
p.m. at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Ramon Obusan`s Ballet Folklorico de
Filipinas is a resident folk dance company of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. They run
their own theater, give many performances throughout the
year, and travel all over the world for every official
purpose.
They offer insight into the various ethnographic aspects
of their homeland, from the ritual dances of the
mountain dwellers of Luzon to the folk dances of
Mindanao to forming a marriage of Spanish-Mexican dances
and ancient tribal customs.
The company will feature 20 dancers &
musicians performing with primitive gongs, moving to
kulintang music or the rhythms of Spanish guitars.
The performance is sponsored by the East
West Center Arts Program and University of Hawaii at
Manoa Outreach College, supported in part by the
Philippine Centennial Celebration Commission, Freeman
Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Performing
Arts Presenters of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture
and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature
of the State of Hawaii, and Western States Arts
Federation.
Filipino Festival March
19
WAIKIKI - “Tayo ay Nagkakaisa! Together We
are One!” This bilingual slogan – in English and
Filipino – is the main theme of the 2ND Annual Fil-Am
Festival honoring the unique bond between Filipino and
American cultures scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2006
at Kapiolani Park from 10 am to 5 pm.
The first ever Fil-Am Festival held back on
March 20, 2005 drew huge success by offering a unique
chance to experience Filipino foods and culture as well
as entertainment from local and national
Filipino-American artists and established celebrities
from the Philippines. The event received a turnout rate
more than double what organizers projected as thousands
came out to enjoy the music, entertainment and
activities of the day.
“The first year was such a success that we
are hoping to make this an annual tradition for families
to enjoy themselves together and experience Filipino
culture at its best.” says Candice Fajardo of B2B
Promotions, one of the organizers for the event.
The 2nd Annual Fil-Am Festival hopes to
again find huge success in this second running by
establishing itself as an annual tradition among
Filipino-Americans here in Hawaii. Entertainment for
the day will be provided by local and national
Filipino-American artists as well as celebrities from
the Philippines. There will also be booths for food and
cultural exhibits as well as a special area for children
to enjoy themselves.
The Fil-Am festival is free and open to the
public from 10 am to 5 pm.
March 30, 31, April 1, and 2
Festival of the Century
for Centennial of Honolulu
HONOLULU- Plans for a momentous four-day
Honolulu Centennial Family Festival at Magic Island were
unveiled at a news conference today by members of the
Honolulu Centennial Celebration Commission, Mayor Mufi
Hannemann, Honolulu City Council and event sponsors.
The admission-free community event will be a
blast from the past for those who remember the days when
fairs were once held at Magic Island. The festival will
feature timeless attractions alongside a few modern
marvels. A major part of the City and County of
Honolulu's 100th birthday celebration, it will be held
Thursday, March 30, 2006 through Sunday, April 2, 2006.
At the festival adults remembering the days
of the Magic Island fairs will be able to reflect back
and relive their childhood memories. The unique
attractions and entertainment featured at the festival
will provide those who have never experienced a fair on
these grounds with lasting memories of their own.
Some of the most unique and exciting
entertainment lined up for the festival will be
performed by The World Famous Nock Thrill Show, a
150-year-old circus family show that will excite the
crowds with their Space Wheel performances, Motorcycle
High Wire acts and acrobatics on 85-foot-high Sway
Poles.
Also in town to entertain at the Festival
will be the Purina® Incredible Dog Team, featuring an
entourage of talented canines performing amazing
athletic feats such as back-flips, headstands,
back-vaults and jumping nearly fifteen feet in the air
to snare a flying disc.
Other activities include the interactive
Backyard Circus where children become the circus stars,
plus performances by community organizations and
entertainment by well-known local performers.
Exciting E.K. Fernandez carnival rides and
games are on tap for the entire festival, which runs 5
p.m. to midnight on Thursday and Friday, March 30 and
31; 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 1; and 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 2.
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
announced its plans for a family fun walk to be held in
conjunction with the festival. The HMSA go Walk will be
held on Saturday, April 1, beginning at 7:00 a.m., and
includes a 3-mile walk around Ala Moana Beach Park and
Magic Island and heart-pumping activity stations along
the way. Applications and more information about the
HMSA go Walk can be found at
www.HMSA.com/go.
Scrip for the Honolulu Centennial Family
Festival will be made available for sale by local
non-profit organizations beginning January 19. A portion
of the proceeds from the event will help support
participating non-profit groups and the Honolulu Hale
Ho'okipa Project, which has been designated to
re-establish Honolulu Hale as an ideal civic space for
residents and visitors.
Event sponsors are HMSA, First Insurance and
Geico. The Honolulu Centennial Family Festival is
presented by Mayor Mufi Hannemann, the City and County
of Honolulu, the Honolulu Centennial Commission and E.K.
Fernandez Shows.
For more information, call (808) 275-3030 or
visit
www.honolulupride.com.
April 15
Taste of the GOOGLE Life
To Benefit Big Brothers
Sisters
Continental Airlines will host the 13th
annual Gourmet Affair featuring delectable culinary
creations prepared by Josef Desimone, executive chef for
Google Inc. Hawaii’s own Chef Sam Choy will return as
host the annual gala benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Honolulu. The dinner is April 15 at 6-10 p.m. at the
Hilton Hawaiian Village. Tickets are available for $200
Guests of Gourmet Affair will savor culinary
cuisine normally prepared exclusively for the 700 or
more Googlers at the Google Café located at the Google
World headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
Google's cuisine has been legendary since
the company's early days, when it
hired the former chef for the Grateful Dead.
The Google culinary team was recently
featured on the Food Network’s Unwrapped and BBQ with
Bobby Flay. Last year, the Google Café was awarded Food
Management’s Best Concept Award for Best Menu. In
addition to the extraordinary culinary delights prepared
by the Google team, guest will also enjoy fine wines,
decadent desserts and one of Hawaii’s most exciting live
and silent auctions.
February 2006
"Wow"
your sweetheart this Valentine's Day February 14
5:30-7:30 p.m. aboard the Star of Honolulu on a sunset
Valentine dinner cruise! It's a unique and romantic way
to make this year special, with dazzling views of
the Honolulu city lights as you enjoy a
delicious dinner and live entertainment. Valentines
packages also include private window table, memory photo
and bottle of champagne. For reservations or more
information, please call 983-STAR (7827) or visit
www.starofhonolulu.com.
Kama'aina / Military Rates:
$77.55 and up with valid Hawaii ID. Departs Aloha
Tower Marketplace, Pier 8.
February 10
Dead
Sea Scrolls exhibit, lecture series to run for three
months in Laie
LAIE, Hawaii -- The Brigham Young University
Hawaii Department of Religious
Education, the Hawaii Honolulu Mission of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Laie Hawaii
Temple Visitors Center are co-sponsoring a special
traveling Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit that will be on
display for the next three months at the Visitors
Center. The exhibit is open and free to the public every
day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The exhibit features authentic pottery,
certified manuscript replicas (the priceless originals
remain in the Middle East) including one from the great
Isaiah scroll found in Qumran Cave 1, a Roman soldier¹s
sword, coins from the period of the Jewish revolt
against Rome in 70 AD, a model of metal plates of the
kind which were sometimes used for the preservation of
ancient records, and other items.
A lecture series will provide greater
insights for the exhibit, including the following
presentations:
* The Dead Sea Scrolls: 20 Questions and
Many Answers, by Dr. Victor L. Ludlow on Friday,
February 10, at 10 a.m. in the BYU-Hawaii Little
Theater. Dr. Ludlow, a professor of Ancient Scripture
at BYU in Provo and a scholar of Isaiah and Judaism, is
a visiting professor of Religious Education at BYU-Hawaii.
He was previously a Danforth Fellow at Harvard and
Brandeis Universities, where he received his Ph.D. in
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies.
* The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls, by Dr.
Jared Ludlow on Friday, February 24, at 12 noon in the
BYU-Hawaii Little Theater. Dr. Ludlow is the son of Dr.
Victor Ludlow and is chair of the History Department at
BYU-Hawai‘i.
* LDS Contributions To and View of Dead Sea
Scrolls Scholarship, by Dr. Kerry Muhlestein on Friday,
March 10, at 10 a.m. in the BYU-Hawaii Little Theater.
Dr. Muhlestein, assistant professor of Religious
Education and History at BYU-Hawaii, received his Ph.D.
from UCLA in Egyptology, with an added emphasis on
Hebrew Language and Literature.
* Dr. Larry Schiffman will conclude the
lecture series on a variety of topics during his visit
to Laie from March 1620. Dr. Schiffman, the Ethel and
Irvin A. Edelman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies
at New York University, is the author of the important
book, Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls, which explains
their significance in terms of the history of Judaism.
He also wrote the Oxford Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea
Scrolls and From Text to Tradition, A History of Judaism
in Second Temple and Rabbinic Times.
Historical Background on the Dead Sea Scrolls
A Bedouin shepherd boy discovered the first
of what are now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947
while searching for a lost animal in the area of Qumran
on the northwestern rim of the Dead Sea. Over the next
15 years archeologists subsequently found a number of
largely complete scrolls and tens of thousands of scroll
fragments, representing more than 800 different works at
nearby and other sites extending south along the western
shore of the Dead Sea. The largest categories of them
are biblical scrolls or commentaries on biblical text
from every book in the Old Testament except
Esther.
They are written in Hebrew, Greek and
Aramaic. Some differ from conventional
wording, and even among themselves, however others are
very close to those found in the Hebrew Bible, known as
the Masoretic text, which was composed by Jewish
authorities between 600-900 A.D. about one thousand
years later.
SUNSET ON THE BEACH”
JANUARY~JUNE 2006
"Sunset on the Beach," the fun, fabulous,
family-friendly activity free of charge on the the
world’s most famous beach – Waikiki, is on again in
2006, thanks to presenting sponsor Hawaiian Telcom!
Each “Sunset” weekend features an array of
food & refreshment booths, great live entertainment,
prize giveaways and, of course, our feature films.
“Sunset” is co-sponsored by the City &
County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and
the Waikiki Improvement Association.
FEBRUARY
11 – HAWAIIAN TELECOM’S SUNSET CELEBRATES WITH THE NFL
PRO BOWL
Short Film: “Polynesian Power”
Movie: “Batman Begins” (PG-13, Edited)
12 – Movie: “Spanglish” (PG-13, Edited)
25 – HAWAIIAN TELECOM’S SUNSET CELEBRATES WITH THE
HONOLULU ZOO
Movie: “Madagascar” (PG)
26 – Movie: “Cinderella Man” (PG-13, Edited)
MARCH
4 – TENTATIVE PREMIERE OF “Beyond the Break” (TBA)
5 – Movie: “Zathura” (PG)
18 – Movie: “March of the Penguins” (PG)
19 – Movie: TBA
APRIL
8, 9, 29, 30 (Movies TBA)
MAY
20, 21, 27, 28 (Movies TBA)
JUNE
10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 (Movies TBA)
*All events are subject to change.
PARKING INFO
WIA's "Holoholo Parking" partners provide affordable
parking in Waikiki for Sunset on the Beach events upon
availability. Participating partners ($1/hour, 5 hours
max.) are the KING KALAKAUA PLAZA (2080 Kalakaua
Avenue), OHANA EAST (150 Ka'iulani Avenue), and the
RADISSON WAIKIKI PRINCE KUHIO (2500 Kuhio Avenue).
Rates and locations are subject to change without prior
notice, so please check with the parking garage and look
for the “Holoholo Parking” logo. Parking is also
available at WAIKIKI TRADE CENTER ($7 all day
Saturday/Sunday) and the WAIKIKI PARKING GARAGE ($6
flat; no overnight parking). For a map and more
information, please visit
http://www.waikikiimprovement.com.
Hawaiian Telcom is the state’s leading
telecommunications provider, offering a wide spectrum of
telecommunications products and services, which include
local and long distance service, digital subscriber line
(DSL) broadband for Internet use, wireless services, and
print directory and Internet directory services.
The Waikiki Improvement Association is a
private, nonprofit organization dedicated to making
Waikiki a great place to invest, work, live and play.
For more than 30 years WIA has worked with public
officials, battled in the courts, lobbied in the
legislature, cleaned the beach and patrolled the streets
of Waikiki .
February 14 in Honolulu
New Wildlife Viewing
Guide Offers Unique Perspective on Watching and
Protecting Hawai'i's Wildlife
Honolulu.
Native Books/ Na Mea
Hawai'i and the Hawai'i
Watchable Wildlife Project
are pleased to announce the publication of the
Hawai'i Wildlife
Viewing Guide, which will introduce residents and
visitors to the amazing diversity of flora and fauna
that inhabit the Hawaiian Islands.
Author Jeanne L. Clark will join members of
the Hawai'i.
Watchable Wildlife Steering
Committee and Jim Mallman, President of
Watchable Wildlife, Inc.,
for the book launch of the Hawai'i.Wildlife Viewing
Guide around the islands during the week of February 12.
The Hawai'i
Wildlife Viewing Guide showcases 31 sites that are known
not only for their wildlife, but also for their
outstanding scenery, cultural values or water-oriented
recreation. Visitors may see huge gatherings of
seabirds, remarkable scenes of migrating whales, up
close views of rare forest birds or incredible
underwater vistas of coral gardens and colorful fish.
There is a special emphasis on the rich marine life in
the surrounding ocean.
Colorful photos highlight each site
description, which includes historical perspective,
natural history, a map and viewing tips, including the
best time of year and even the best time of day to visit
in order to maximize your wildlife viewing experience. A
dozen “Species Notes” with illustrations by noted
Hawaiian artist Patrick Ching
capture common or interesting species seen at certain
sites. Information about Hawaiian culture is included
throughout the guide.
Principal sponsors are the
Hawai'i Tourism Authority
and NOAA Fisheries and NOAA National Ocean Service.
Jeanne L. Clark
has worked in the field of natural resource
communications for over twenty-five years and has
written numerous books, magazine articles, video
scripts, brochures, and reports. She is the author of
the coffee table book, America’s Wildlife Refuges:
Lands of Promise, a commemorative book showcasing
the National Wildlife Refuge System centennial
anniversary. She also authored the California
Wildlife Viewing Guide and the Nevada Wildlife
Viewing Guide, and co-authored Northern
California Nature Weekends.
Kailua-Kona,
Hawai'i Sun. Feb
12 10:00am
Kaloko-Honokohau National
Historic Park
Kapalua,
Maui Sun. Feb 12 4:00pm
Ritz Carlton Amphitheater
Kilauea, Kaua'i
Mon. Feb 13 1:00pm
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Honolulu Tues. Feb
14 2:00-4:00pm
Native Books/ Na Mea Hawai'i
Ward Warehouse
McDONALD’Sâ
INTRODUCES GREEN TEA TO MENU
HONOLULU – McDonald's Restaurants of Hawaii
has
introduced certified organic green tea to the menu in
all 76 restaurants statewide. Green tea is McDonald’s
latest addition to the local menu. It joins Portuguese
sausage, SPAM®, saimin, and fruit punch,
which can only be found in Hawai‘i.
Unique to Hawai‘i’s market, McDonald’s will
be
replacing its generic hot tea with
organic green tea produced
using
the ancient practice of pan-firing the leaves
to
lock in the green tea flavor.
McDonald’s green tea, produced by the Hawaiian Islands
Tea Company,
is
not only made honoring a cultural tradition, it is also
inspected to assure the tea is 100 percent organic and
complies with U.S.
Dept.
of
Agriculture organic standards. Hawaiian Islands Tea
Company also provides McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii
with its iced tea.
“The green tea flavor is popular throughout
the Islands so it seems only natural to have it as a
part of the McDonald’s Hawai‘i menu,” said Melanie
Okazaki, marketing manager of McDonald’s Restaurants of
Hawai’i.
February Art at the Marks
Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm, FREE
Youth Speaks Hawaii
Slam poetry writing and performance workshops for teens.
Underwritten by The George P. and Ida T. Castle Trust.
February 2–25
Hygienic Dress League
A stylish & absurd new exhibit about fashion & beauty.
Fred Bannan, Eli Baxter, Dorota Bilica, Steve Coy, Anson
Tsang and Joe
Wilson unveil their Spring Collection.
Friday, February 3, 5-9pm, FREE
First Friday Honolulu Downtown–Chinatown Gallery Walk,
A self–guided tour of over two dozen art spots.
Opening Reception for Hygienic Dress League with models,
performances, DJs and a coveted V.I.P. section for your
pleasure.
Saturday, February 4, 8pm, $10
Smashbox Productions presents: On the Spot
Outrageous Improv Comedy
Fri., Sat., Sun., Feb. 10–19, & Feb. 14 (Valentine's),
8pm, $12
Hawaii Shakespeare Festival presents: Femme Capulet
the controversial adaptation of Romeo and Juliet returns
to Marks
Thursday, February 16, 7–8pm, FREE
Invitational Fine Art Showcase
Artists of the Hygienic Dress League will speak about
their work followed by
a question & answer session about the collaborative
exhibition. Other area
galleries are also hosting intimate events.
Saturday, February 18, 3:30–5pm, FREE
HawaiiSlam present: Youth Speaks Hawaii Monthly Poetry
Slam
Doors & sign-ins at 3, show at 3:30. All ages welcome,
but the mic is for
poets between 13 & 19.
www.YouthSpeaksHawaii.org
Tuesday, February 28, 2006; 8–10pm, $5
Poetry Hawaii presents: reVERSES
Spoken word luminaries Travis Thompson, Allison Francis
& Selah present:
featured poets, open mic, & jazz by DJ Mr. Nick.
Monthly, all-ages, &
B.Y.O.B.
February 28 – March 25
Bishop Museum presents: It’s Na‘au or Newa
A mixed-media exhibit of sixteen contemporary Hawaiian
artists,
practitioners & poets. From the guts & emotions of the
present (Na‘au) to
the weapons that protect our past,
securing our foundation (Newa).
advance tickets: 550-TIKS or
www.honoluluboxoffice.com
The ARTS at
Marks Garage
808-521-2903 fax:521-2923
info@artsatmarks.com
www.artsatmarks.com
1159 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96817
The ARTS at Marks Garage is the key community project of
the Hawai'i Arts
Alliance. This collaborative gallery, performance and
office space for
businesses and non-profit organizations is working to
transform downtown
Honolulu with the power of the arts.
March 5
Historic blues and gospel
to Honolulu
"Sure can dance to it, brother…hotter than
chili peppers and slipperier than okra." - People
Magazine on The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
"No group has been more important in the
history of African-American, as well as American gospel
and inspirational music." -- Stevie Wonder on the Dixie
Hummingbirds
Dirty Dozen Brass Band with The Dixie Hummingbirds
Sunday, March 5 • Sun • 4:00pm • Hawaii Theatre
• Reserved admission tickets range from $35 to $10. •
Tickets may be purchased at the Hawaii Theatre box
office, ordered online from
www.hawaiitheatre.com, or charged-by-phone by
calling 528-0506. For information connect to
www.outreach.hawaii.edu. For disability access and
other information, call 956-8246. 
This program is a University of Hawaii at
Manoa Outreach College production and is supported in
part by National Endowment for the Arts, Performing
Arts Presenters of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture
and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature
of the State of > Hawaii, and Western States Arts
Federation.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has developed a
hybrid sound forged from blues and gospel and the
modern influences of bebop, funk, R&B and pop. They
have revitalized the brass band in New Orleans and
around the world, touring nearly constantly in over 30
other contries on five continents. The Dirty Dozen have
been featured guests on albums by artists including
David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews, Widespread
Panic and Modest Mounse. Their own recorded output
stretches back 27 years and 10 albums. The Dirty Dozen
Brass Band is so ubiquitous that the city of New Orleans
even has an official Dirty Dozen Brass Band Day.
Joining the Dirty Dozen Band for this concert
are The Dixie Hummingbirds, who have just celebrated
their 75th anniversary in 2005. The Dixie Hummingbirds
have not only preserved the gospel music tradition but
have also broadened its appeal. They introduced various
popular music genres that were rooted in gospel. While
mainstream America may not have known their name, they
knew their sound. In the 1940s, for example, they were
singing the kind of a cappella harmonies that became
known as doo-wop in the 1950s, and in the 1950s, they
added electric guitar to their sound, which would later
evolve as soul music of the 1960s. They sang through the
Great Depression, the terms of thirteen presidents,
four major wars, five generations of Americans and seven
decades of the twentieth century.
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