Volume XX No. 03 March 2019 Mayor Caldwell Advances Waikīkī Public Safety Agenda

By Rick Egged

Wednesday, February 27, 2019, exactly a year after the 2018 Waikīkī Public Safety Conference, Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced implementation of the major components of the conference recommendations. Along with the Police Department (HPD) and financial sponsors the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA) the Mayor announced a public safety package.

" is one of the safest visitor destinations in the entire world, and we want to make sure our visitors always feel comfortable in this very special place," said Mayor Caldwell. "We especially thank the visitor industry partners, and in particular the Hawai'i Tourism Authority and the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association, for stepping up and providing hundreds of thousands of dollars for new security cameras. When the installation is pau, the Waikīkī district will have at least 50 surveillance cameras to help police in their mission to keep both visitors and residents safe while they celebrate life in one of the most incredible places on the planet.”

(L-R) Rick Egged, President, WIA; Ross S Saamura, P.E. Director Facility Maintenance, C & C Honolulu; Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Keith Regan, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Chief Administrative Officer

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Inside this issue:

1-3 Mayor Caldwell advances Waikiki Public Safety Agenda Royal Hawaiian Center – Hawaiian Culture Celebrated, Celebrate Spring, 4 to Celebrate 60 Years in Hawai‘i Hawaiian Nightly Entertainment, Cultural Classes and more 5 Honolulu Festival Celebrating 25 Years of Cultural Goodwill Sky Waikiki – St. Patrick’s Day Specials 6 Half Off Suites at Hilton Hawaiian Village WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE – more than great steaks 7 La Costa Italiano Dinner Buffet Highlights Revamped Halekulani – Live at Lewers Masters of Jazz Series, SpaHalekulani, Cattleya at Culinary Offerings Orchids, Halekulani Gallery featureing John Kelly 8 Sheraton Waikiki appoints Three Members to its Executive Team Waikiki Beach Walk – Free Cultural Activities 9 Ala Moana Center Centerstage shows Queen Kapiolani Hotel features Elijah Sky at Poolside 10 PacRim Marketing Group names Angel Wong Integrated Marketing Mgr Hilton Waikiki Beach – March Activities and Events inc. Prince Kuhio Celebration 11 Waikiki Hula Show at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound Il Lupino Trattoria – New Happy Hour Menu & Times Sky Waikiki and Top of Waikiki – local lovin’ Attachments Hawai‘i Convention Center – March Meeting and Events WOW Waikiki Beach Clean Up – be involved Waikiki Beach Walk – Entertainment & Activities Honolulu Festival: Celebrating 25 years of Cultural Goodwill, March 8-10 Top of Waikiki – Heart Healthy Prix Fixe Menu $55 Basalt at Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery – American Whisky Dinner, Two Lady bills – Pau Hana Small Plates and more Farms Braised Park Shoulder, Happy Hour, Live Music Waikiki Community Center – March newsletter

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Highlights of the public safety package are as follows:

Surveillance cameras • Currently, there are 10 city surveillance cameras, mostly along Kalākaua Avenue; four of these have already been replaced with higher-definition cameras

• In addition to the existing cameras, at least 40 new cameras will be installed in the coming months.

• The Hawai 'i Tourism Authority (HTA) provided a $300,000 grant for additional cameras, while the Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA) approved a $75,700 grant; these new cameras will feature pan-tilt-zoom capabilities with a 360-degree view

• Monitoring of the new cameras will still take place at the Waikīkī police substation, with assistance from the Aloha Ambassadors funded by the WBID.

Each new camera must be approved by a resolution passed by the .

"We are appreciative of this collaborative effort with the City and County of Honolulu that will support HPD's efforts to make Waikīkī safer for residents and visitors," said Chris Tatum, president and CEO of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority. "With the support of the Hawai'i's tourism industry and state government leadership, we will continue to work with the counties to invest our communities."

"The safety of our visitors, residents, and workers is important to the continued aloha of Waikīkī;' added Jennifer Nakayama, president of the Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association. "Safety is always the top priority, no matter if you are a visitor from afar or locals that have lived here all their life. The WBIDA and our Board of Directors are proud to be a part of this important project's funding, as this equipment will enhance HPD's ability to monitor Waikīkī for the safety of all."

Robust HPD presence

• The Waikīkī District deploys a combination of plainclothes and uniformed officers on foot, in cars, and on bikes and ATVs to prevent, respond to, and investigate crimes

• HPD bike patrol officers are starting and finishing their work later. Their hours are from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays

• New Officers are being deployed in Waikīkī as part of training. New officers work from the early evening to the early morning hours; the number of new officers depends on the size of the graduating class

• Enforcing curfew hours (unaccompanied children 16 years of age and younger cannot be on the streets between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.)

HPD partners with the visitor industry and community groups to promote a safe environment for visitors, residents and workers.

New concessions The Department of Parks and Recreation is working with the Department of Enterprise Services to award concessions or create partnerships at pavilions two, three, and four located on the makai-side of Kalākaua Avenue

Pavilion one near Kūhiō Beach Park has been home to Kūhiō Grill since June 2017. The goal is to make these pavilions more inviting, while also adding service to Waikīkī. continued

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Removal of concrete benches/walls Concrete benches/walls where bad elements were known to gather have been removed at the following locations:

Avalon Commercial and Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort. International Market Place Waikīkī Business Plaza (took place Monday, Feb. 25).

In related news, HLTA President and CEO Mufi Hannemann announced plans to hold a follow-up Waikīkī Public Safety Conference on March 28th, 2019 sponsored by Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Waikīkī Improvement Association and the Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association. More details to follow.

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Ala Moana Center to celebrate 60 years in Hawai‘i

A Two-Month Celebration will Feature Birthday-Themed Events and Special Promotions

Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping center and Hawai‘i’s premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Aug. 13, 2019. To honor this milestone, Ala Moana Center will enhance its signature events that take place throughout the year, leading up to a 60 Day Celebration in July and August featuring anniversary-themed events, special offers, gift- with-purchase promotions, and commemorative 60th anniversary products.

“As we commemorate this significant milestone, we’d like to extend a sincere mahalo to the countless loyal customers, merchants and employees who have made Ala Moana Center the success that it is today,” said Francis Cofran, senior general manager, Ala Moana Center. “We are proud to have served Hawai‘i as a leader in retail, fashion, dining and entertainment over the past six decades, remaining one of the community’s favorite gathering places.”

When Ala Moana Center first opened its doors on August 13, 1959, it was renowned as the largest shopping center in the U.S., with just over 680,000 square feet of retail space to accommodate 87 merchants. Among the original tenants, six are still open today, including Long’s Drugs, Foodland (now Foodland Farms), Reyn’s (now Reyn Spooner), Shirokiya (now Shirokiya Japan Village Walk), U.S. Post Office and Watumull’s. Over the past six decades, Ala Moana Center has gone through a number of transformations with major renovation and expansion projects, including the most recent Ewa Wing Expansion which was completed in November 2015. The Center now boasts 2.4-million-square-feet of retail space and is home to more than 350 stores and restaurants. Today, Ala Moana Center remains one of Hawaiʻi’s most frequented destinations, attracting 52 million shopping visitations each year.

For updates regarding the 60th anniversary, please visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com or follow Ala Moana Center on Twitter @AlaMoanaCenter, Facebook, and Instagram @AlaMoanaCenter. The Ala Moana Center app is available for free download at iOS App Store for iPhone 6S or higher.

ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The world’s largest open-air shopping center and Hawai‘i’s premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment will celebrate its 60th anniversary on August 13, 2019. In honor of the countless loyal customers who have frequented Ala Moana Center since its grand opening in 1959, the Center will present anniversary themed events and special promotions throughout the year, including a 60 day celebration in July and August. For more information, please visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com.

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Honolulu Festival: Celebrating 25 years of Cultural Goodwill, March 8-10

25-MINUTE FIREWORKS SHOW OVER WAIKIKI BEACH TO CULMINATE EVENTS

The Honolulu Festival, renowned for its diverse cultural performances, vibrant music, dance and special presentations, and spectacular parade and fireworks show in Waikiki, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, March 8-10.

Presented by the Honolulu Festival Foundation under the banner of “Pacific Harmony,” this year’s Festival theme is “Looking Back to Create the Future: 25 Years of Aloha.”

Building on the Festival’s goal of celebrating the cultural and ethnic ties of people from and nations worldwide, this year’s celebration also pays tribute to the sponsors, volunteers, performers, residents and visitors who have made this gathering Honolulu’s highlight event each March for the past 25 years.

See more information in attachment section. Photos courtesy of Honolulu Festival.

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Half Off Suites at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Bookable for one week only, March 6-13

Travelers can cut the cost of their Hawaii vacation in half with 50 percent off suites at Hilton Hawaiian Vil- lage Waikiki Beach Resort. The sale prices will be bookable from March 6 to 13 only, providing amazing rates on suites throughout the resort until the end of the year.

Junior suites will start as low as $223 per night (standard price is $445 per night), or guests can get amaz- ing discounts on premier accommodations in an Ali‘i oceanfront one bedroom suite – typically $1,810 per night – for an amazing nightly rate of $905. The deep discounts also include suites in the centrally-located Tapa Tower and Diamond Head Tower, ocean view suites from the beachfront Rainbow Tower, and more. The discount can even be coupled with Presidential Suites in The Ali‘i and Rainbow Tower, making the resort’s most coveted rooms available at a rare discount.

Guests can access all that the resort has to offer as well, including five unique swimming pools, the longest waterslide in Waikiki, 18 restaurants, lounges and bars, Waikiki’s only five-night-a-week luau under the stars, and a spectacular Friday night fireworks display.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s Half Off Suites Sale

- 50 percent off Hilton Hawaiian Village’s luxurious suites. Starting rates include:

o Diamond Head and Tapa Tower junior suites - $223 (regularly $445) o Tapa Tower one bedroom suite - $305 (regularly $610) o Rainbow Tower marina & ocean view junior suites – $280 (regularly $560) o Rainbow Tower oceanfront junior suites - $330 (regularly $660) (photo below) o Ali‘i one bedroom suites – $405 (regularly $810) o Ali‘i oceanfront one bedroom suites – $905 (regular $1,810) o Specialty suites (call to book) – $725 ($1,450)

- Offer starts Wednesday, March 6 at 9 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) and ends Wednesday, March 13, at 5 p.m. HST

- Valid for stays from March 13, 2019 through Dec. 19, 2019 (blackout dates apply)

- Full, non-refundable prepayment required at time of booking

- To book and for full terms & conditions, visit this link or call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667).

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La Costa Italiano Dinner Buffet Highlights Revamped Culinary Offerings at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Pikake Terrace

The new year has brought a new vibe to the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. At its Pikake Terrace Restaurant, the La Costa Italiano menu is now the best priced prime rib dinner buffet in the heart of Waikiki, after recently opening to rave reviews.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. each evening, the buffet features an impressive assortment of breads, cheeses, cold cuts, salads, vegetables, and Italian favorites such as cioppino, chicken marsala, baked ziti with spinach, mushroom risotto, mussels, clams and pastas with two choices of sauces. Succulent prime rib is served at the carving station each night, and desserts made fresh by renowned Pastry Chef Cyrus Goo, previously of Café Laufer, include chocolate pot de crème, tiramisu, fresh berry panna cotta, a variety of fresh fruit tarts and much more. On Saturday evenings, crab legs are available at the buffet as well.

In addition, on Mondays and Thursdays, the Brad Kawakami Duo performs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the pool and their renditions of some of the greatest adult contemporary hits can easily be enjoyed at the Pikake Terrace. On Tuesdays, the DeLima Ohana featuring Kelly Boy DeLima and his talented children bring an energetic show to the pool stage during dinner (entertainment is subject to change without notice).

The cost of La Costa Italiano dinner buffet is $34.95 for adults and $17.50 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Kama‘āina also receive an additional 25 percent off (with proof of residency) and free validated parking is available at the hotel for 4 hours.

To book your reservations for La Costa Italiano Buffet at Pikake Terrace, call Dining Reservations at (808) 921-4600, or e-mail [email protected].

Hawaiian Diacritical Marks

Waikīkī Improvement Association recognizes the use of diacritical marks (i.e., glottal stop (‘), macron (ā) in place names of Hawai‘i, such as Waikīkī and Kalākaua Avenue and will include them whenever possible. We also respect the individual use (or not) of these markings for names of organizations and businesses.

There will also be times when we may not have a chance to add or change the markings in all of the articles submitted and when that happens, e kala mai.

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Sheraton Waikiki Appoints Three Members to its Executive Team

Sheraton Waikiki has appointed a trio of longtime hoteliers to its executive team: Jason Kim, Casey Obatake and Shaun Ono. All three have prior experience within the Marriott Waikiki Complex (former SPG Resorts owned by Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts).

Jason Kim (l) is Sheraton Waikiki’s new hotel manager and most recently was the general manager at the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong in his native South Korea. Prior to that, he held a number of leadership positions in Asia such as the W Seoul Walkerhill, and several Le Meridien hotels in Thailand. He has also worked in Russia. Kim began his career in the hospitality industry nearly 20 years ago in food and beverage and also served as director of restaurants and bars at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani early in his career.

As the new director of operational excellence, Casey Obatake (c) s now the highest-ranking woman at the Sheraton Waikiki. She began her extensive career among the Waikiki Complex in 2000 as a guest service agent at the Moana Surfrider. Following that, she quickly moved up the ranks through the housekeeping department at the Sheraton Waikiki, where she was both housekeeping project manager and assistant director of housekeeping. In 2014, Obatake switched to the hotel’s front office, where she effectively led teams as front office manager and director of front office.

Newly appointed Director of Rooms Shaun Ono (r) began as an intern for the Sheraton Waikiki in 2004, and has served in a variety of guest-service capacities such as Japanese guest service manager and director of guest services at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, and drector of Asia guest services for the Sheraton Waikiki and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. He most recently was assistant director of rooms, where he helped to create quality experiences for hundreds of Sheraton Waikiki guests daily.

Both Obatake and Ono are high achievers outside of the hotel when they’re not at work. In 2018, Obatake finished her first , and has been participating in a number of distance races around town. Ono has danced in the Merrie Monarch Festival five times with Hālau I Ka Wēkiu. In 2018, the hālau placed 4th in kahiko and 4th in ‘auana in the competition known as the world championship of hula dancing.

“Jason, Casey and Shaun are extraordinary additions to our executive team at Sheraton Waikiki,” said General Manager Tom Calame. “Each of them is a proven hospitality leader – talented, passionate and compassionate, and most importantly, our team and guests respond well to them.”

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Ala Moana Center - Upcoming Shows: March 2019 CENTERSTAGE Shows

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Monday, March 25, 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019 5 p.m. Symphonic Wind 3 p.m. John F Kennedy Middle School Wind 7 p.m. Hawaii State Ballet Ensemble Symphony 7 p.m. Ashland High School Concert Band and Saturday, March 2, 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019 Orchestra 3 p.m. E Hula Mai Festival 2019 5 p.m. Symphonic Band Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Sunday, March 3, 2019 Saturday, March 16, 2019 3 p.m. Chaparrell High School Choir 1 p.m. Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula 3 p.m. The Dana Montero Experience 5 p.m. North Cobb Christian School 3 p.m. Yonsei Hawaii Harmonicats 7 p.m. Bexley High School Band 7 p.m. La Jolla Country Day School Performing Arts Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Sunday, March 17, 2019 3 p.m. Woodward High Band 1 p.m. Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula Thursday, March 28, 2019 3 p.m. Hellgate High School Band Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5 p.m. Scripps Ranch High School Band and 11 a.m. Royal Hawaiian Band 5 p.m. Harmony Magnet Academy Orchestra, Orchestra 3 p.m. Moorhead High School Band Wind Symphony & Concert Choir 7 p.m. Harmony Magnet Academy Symphony Saturday, March 30, 2019 Friday, March 8, 2019 Orchestra and Chorus 5 p.m. Richland High School Band & Orchestra 7 p.m. WHS Cherokee Charmers Dance Team 7 p.m. Ka Hale I o Kahala Friday, March 22, 2019 Sunday, March 10, 2019 3 p.m. Valley Vista & Perry High Dancers Sunday, March 31, 2019 1 p.m. Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula 1 p.m. Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula Saturday, March 23, 2019 3 p.m. International Cultural & Friendship Monday, March 11, 2019 3 p.m. Harrison High School Band Association 5 p.m. Northwestern High School Choir 5 p.m. Wando High School Choir *Please Note: All shows are subject to change. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Sunday, March 24, 2019 3 p.m. Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Show 1 p.m. Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula Choir 3 p.m. Laguna Creek 5 p.m. United States Coast Guard Academy 5 p.m. Mayfair High School Showtime and Women’s A Capella Mariners

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PacRim Marketing Group names Angel Wong Integrated Marketing Manager

PacRim Marketing Group has named Angel Wong as an Integrated Marketing Manager. Wong joins PacRim’s integrated marketing team of multilingual specialists in Honolulu and Tokyo and will be responsible for client brand services and positioning objectives as executed through strategic communications, public relations, special events, promotional materials and advertising.

Wong, who was born and raised in Hong Kong, has a long history of management and product development. As an account manager at D&C Color Inc., she handled many projects on a day-to-day basis, working with several cosmetic brands. Wong also worked at Target Corporation in Hong Kong as a Market Representative & Project Manager, which included initiating projects to strategically planning the annual goals for her team. Being trilingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, and English), Wong was also responsible to network with the various global offices at Target.

In her spare time, Wong teaches multi-level aerial yoga classes as a certified yoga instructor. She enjoys an active lifestyle of diving and underwater photography.

Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound

NOTE: SHOW TIME IS 6:30 - 7:30 pm Week-ends

Kuhio Beach Hula Show – March 2019 Sat March 2 — Kapi`olani Ha`o & Kawika Mersberg and Halau Ke Kia'i o Kalamaku

Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Sat March 9 — Sallie Yoza and Halau O Hawai‘i’s finest hālau hula (dance troupes) and Napuala'ikauika'iu Hawaiian performers. Opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, Sat March 16 — Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani O weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Lilinoe

Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, Sat March 23 — Shirley Recca and Halau Hula O diagonally across Kalākaua Ave. from Hyatt Namakahulali Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. Sat March 30 — Sallie Yoza and Halau O FREE, outdoors, casual, with seating on the grass; Napuala'ikauika'iu beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras welcome. Presented by Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, City & County of Honolulu and Waikīkī Improvement Association.

For information, call 843-8002.

Week-nights

Tuesdays – Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai

Thursdays – Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia

Page 10, March 2019 Page 10 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire Street activity in / near Waikīkī (courtesy of the City)

March 2, 2019 Saturday FESTIVAL sponsored by Millwood Ohana Productions. The event is 2:00 PM Road Closes expected to have 25,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua 12:00 AM Road Reopens Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. (Approximate) Lane closures start at 12:30pm for set up.

Contact: David Millwood 531-5050 Email: [email protected]. This permit application has been submitted.

March 10, 2019 Sunday HONOLULU FESTIVALS PARADE sponsored by JTB Hawaii/Honolulu 3:30 PM Road Closes Festival Organizing Committee. The event is expected to have 1,000 8:00 PM Road Reopens marchers, 20 vehicles & 3 bands. It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at (Approximate) Saratoga Rd., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot, Queen . Lanes will be closed starting 2 pm.

Contact: Glenn Kosuge 921-1795 Fax: 926-9247, E-mail:[email protected] For more info, visit their website: http://www.honolulufestival.com/ This permit application has been approved.

March 16, 2019 Saturday TOUR DE CURE sponsored by American Diabetes Association. The event 3:00 AM Lanes Closes is expected to have 200 cyclists and 300 runners. Bike route: Start at 9:30 AM Lanes Reopen Kapiolani Park - Right on Monsarrat Ave.- Right on Paki Ave. – continue (Approximate) eastbound to Diamond Head Rd. – continue eastbound to Kahala Ave. – Left onto Kealaolu Ave.- Merge on Kalanianaole Hwy. - Right on Portlock Rd- Left on Lunalilo Home Rd- Right on Hawaii Kai Dr.- Right onto Kealahou St- Left onto Kalanianaole Hwy- Left onto Hihimanu St- Left onto Ahiki St- Right on Waikupanaha St- Right onto Kumuhau St- Left onto Kalanianaole Hwy- right on Keolu Dr- Left onto Pauku St. -Left on Keolu Dr- Left onto Kalanianaole Hwy- Right on Kumuhau St.- Left on Waikupanaha St.- Left on Ahiki St- Right on Hihimanu St- Right on Kalanianaole Hwy.- Right on E Hind Dr- Right on Kalanianaole Hwy - Left on Kilauea Ave- Left on Elepaio St- Right on Kahala Ave- continue westbound to Diamond Head Rd. – Left on Kalakaua Ave. – to end at Kapiolani Park.The bike event will have 25 and 50 mile bike routes. Run route: Start at Kapiolani Park – right on Monsarrat Ave. – right on Paki Ave. – continue eastbound to Diamond Head Rd. – to Kahala Ave. – u-turn after Elepaio- continue westbound on Kahala Ave. – to Diamond Head Rd.- left onto Kalakaua Ave. – to finish at Kapiolani Park. The run event will have 10K and 5K run routes. Lane closures will be closed from 3am. For more info, visit their website: www.diabetes.org/tourcurehawaii.

Contact: Danielle Tuata 947-5979 Email: [email protected]. This permit application has been approved.

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Street activity in / near Waikīkī (courtesy of the City)

March 17, 2019 Sunday ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE sponsored by Friendly Sons of Saint 11:30 AM Road Closes Patrick of Hawaii. The event is expected to have 200 marchers, 40 1:00 PM Road Reopens vehicles, 4 bands. It will start at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., (Approximate) to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Lanes will be closed from 11:30 am.

Contact: Matthew McConnell 285-0874 Email: [email protected] For more info, visit their website: http://www.irishclubhawaii.com/ This permit application has been submitted.

March 30, 2019 Saturday PRINCE KUHIO COMMEMORATION PARADE sponsored by Association 9:00 AM Road Closes of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. The event is expected to have 800 marchers, 35 12:00 PM Roads Reopen vehicles, 2 floats, & 2 bands. It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga (Approximate) Rd., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell parking lot, Queen Kapiolani Park. Lanes will be closed 8:30 am.

Contact: Antoinette Lee 222-7853 E-mail: [email protected] This permit application has been submitted.

Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole was a prince of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi until it was overthrown by a coalition of American and European businessmen in 1893. Wikipedia

Born: March 26, 1871, Koloa, HI Died: January 7, 1922, Waikiki, HI

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Waikīkī Beach WOW Clean Up

be involved

Come and join us! WAIKĪKĪ IMPROVEMENT APRIL 20, 2019 ~ 7:00 AM ASSOCIATION MEET AT DUKEʻS STATUE 2250 Kalākaua Ave Kūhio Beach Park Suite 315 (Transportation will be provided to Honolulu, Hawai`i 96815 other clean up areas.) Phone: 808.923.1094 Validated Self Parking @ the Email: Hyatt Regency for Beach Clean Up [email protected] participants. Continental Breakfast provided PLEASE RSVP: 923-1094 OR Pau by 9:00 AM [email protected] Ends back at Kūhiō Beach Park Mahalo to our Sponsors:

Hyatt Regency Waikīkī DFS Hawai`i ABC Stores Queen Emma Land Co. Hilton Hawaiian Village Outrigger Enterprises Enoa Corporation Highgate Hotels Polynesian Adventure Tours Sheraton Princess Ka`iulani Royal Star Hawai`i Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort Bank of Hawai`i New Otani Kaimana Beach HPD D6 Moana Surfrider Hotel Halekūlani Central Pacific Bank Hawaiian Building Maintenance Hawai`i Prince Hotel Doubletree Alana Ilima Hotel Waikīkī HONOLULU FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF CULTURAL GOODWILL, MARCH 8-10

25-MINUTE FIREWORKS SHOW OVER WAIKIKI BEACH TO CULMINATE EVENTS

HONOLULU – The Honolulu Festival, renowned for its diverse cultural performances, vibrant music, dance and special presentations, and spectacular parade and fireworks show in Waikiki, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, March 8-10.

Presented by the Honolulu Festival Foundation under the banner of “Pacific Harmony,” this year’s Festival theme is “Looking Back to Create the Future: 25 Years of Aloha.”

Building on the Festival’s goal of celebrating the cultural and ethnic ties of people from Hawaii and nations worldwide, this year’s celebration also pays tribute to the sponsors, volunteers, performers, residents and visitors who have made this gathering Honolulu’s highlight event each March for the past 25 years.

“We are very thankful for the support the Honolulu Festival has received from the people of Hawaii and organizations and individuals from far and wide in its first 25 years,” said Tsukasa Harufuku, president of the Honolulu Festival Foundation. “This year will be another wonderful cultural celebration, featuring fascinating performances, thought-provoking presentations and exhibits and a magnificent 25-minute fireworks show over Waikiki Beach. We encourage everyone to join us in helping to promote a greater understanding of cultural goodwill among all people.”

Two special events at the Hawaii Convention Center begin the Honolulu Festival on Friday, March 8. That morning, the invitation-only Educational School Tours will bring hundreds of students from schools throughout Oahu together with visiting international performers from Japan and other countries.

The evening of March 8 will feature an authentic performance of Kabuki, Japan’s traditional theater drama, by acclaimed visiting artists from Japan. This rare performance, along with others being held that same week at the University of Hawaii’s Kennedy Theatre, marks the first time Kabuki will be performed in Hawaii in more than 50 years.

The public events take place the weekend of March 9-10, with cultural performances at four locations, the Hawaii Convention Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, Ala Moana Center and International Marketplace. Admission is free. More than 100 groups from Asia, Oceania, Europe and South America, as well as Hawaii, are slated to perform. The Hawaii Convention Center will also feature crafts, exhibits, special activities and a film festival.

The festivities conclude Sunday evening in Waikiki with two highly anticipated events. First, a colorful Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue will commence at 4:00 p.m., with performers, floats, and cultural displays by groups internationally, as well as from Hawaii.

Following the parade, Honolulu’s sister city, Nagaoka City in Japan, will light up the sky over Waikiki Beach with a spectacular 25-minute Nagaoka Fireworks Show beginning at 8:30 p.m.

HONOLULU FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cultural Performances and Exhibits Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cultural music and dance performances will be held at four locations: Hawaii Convention Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, Ala Moana Center and International Marketplace. Admission to see the performances is free. In addition, the Hawaii Convention Center will feature a wide array of cultural activities, arts, crafts, and exhibits appealing to all ages, including: Honolulu Festival: Celebrating 25 Years of Cultural Goodwill, March 8-10 Page 2

• Ennichi Corner: Designed specifically for children, the Ennichi Corner will offer fun, hands-on activities inspired by the traditional Japanese Saint’s Day festival. Children will be introduced to customary Japanese games, crafts, and traditions. • Craft Fair and Exhibitions: Crafters will display a wonderful variety of cultural art and exhibits.

Japanese Film Festival Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 6:10 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Enjoy internationally acclaimed movies including Thermae Romae, Yoko the Cherry Blossom, The Vancouver Asahi and Sing My Life. Admission is free, but seating is limited and available on a first come-first served basis. The film festival will be staged on the third floor of the Hawaii Convention Center (room #311) and is co-sponsored by Japan Foundation, Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu and the Honolulu Festival Foundation.

Grand Parade Sunday, March 10, 4:00 p.m. Following Sunday’s cultural performances, Kalakaua Avenue will take center stage for the Grand Parade. Festival groups and performers dancing, singing and staging cultural demonstrations will entertain spectators throughout the parade route, along with colorful floats.

Nagaoka Fireworks Show Sunday, March 10, 8:30 p.m. The Honolulu Festival will conclude with an extended version of the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki Beach. In celebration of the festival’s silver anniversary, this showcase of world-famous pyrotechnics will last 25-minutes. The fireworks will be shot from barges positioned in the waters at the midpoint of Waikiki Beach, allowing residents and visitors throughout the area to have an unobstructed view of the show.

HONOLULU FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Educational School Tours Friday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (by invitation only) Hawaii school students will take a cultural field trip to the Hawaii Convention Center to interact with visiting performers and artisans. Students will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at many of the Festival exhibits and activities.

Friendship Party “Kabuki Night” Friday, March 8, 6:25 – 8:40 p.m. 6:25 p.m. – Doors Open 7:15 p.m. – “What is Kabuki” Presentation 7:50 p.m. – Kabuki Performance of Renjishi Kabuki, the traditional theater drama of Japan, returns to Hawaii for the first time since 1967. Steeped in culture and tradition dating back to the 17th century (Edo period), kabuki is considered an art form that possesses the heart and soul of Japan.

This special presentation for the Honolulu Festival will feature a performance of Renjishi, with acclaimed kabuki artists from Japan telling the classic story of a lion teaching its cubs courage and strength through tough challenges.

Tickets for the Kabuki performance of Renjishi at the Honolulu Festival are $90 per person for ages 21 and older and $75 per person for ages 6-20, which includes a dinner from RINKA Japanese restaurant. Admission is free for children ages 5 and under, with an accompanying adult. To purchase tickets, please click here.

All proceeds raised will benefit local students to enhance international understanding and awareness through high- quality educational programs.

TWO LADY FARMS OPEN DAILY

BRAISED PORK SHOULDER Breakfast: 7:00 AM-1:30 PM This month at BASALT Restaurant it’s all about the pork! One of our popular dishes, The Two Lady Farms Braised Pork Shoulder, is geng a lot of aenon! Lunch: Honolulu Magazine’s March Restaurant Guide is featuring this menu item as a 11:00 AM-2:30 PM highlight in restaurants serving fresh local ingredients. Dinner: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM The Braised Pork Shoulder is prepared with asparagus, Yukon gold potatoes and a sauce that is made from the drippings from the pork, Dijon mustard, demi- Bar: glace, and current IPA on dra. It is garnished with pea tendrils and stone- 7:00 AM-10:30 PM ground mustard on the plate for garnish. The pork is sous vide (vacuumed) Happy Hour: braised for 24 hours, poroned out, and then seared in a hot pan, cooked 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

through unl it’s hot and ready for your enjoyment! ………

Complimentary parking validation for BASALT customers at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Hotel

For reservations call 808-923-5689

Executive Chef Keith Kong

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BASALT is proud to parcipate in the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundaon’s 2019 Localicious Hawai‘i Campaign to support agriculture educaon programs in public schools statewide. March 1-31, BASALT will donate $1 for every dish sold BEST NEW RESTAURANT of Two Ladies Braised Pork Shoulder to the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundaon. BRONZE

Live Music 6-9 PM Daily

Mondays Mark Caldeira Contemporary

Happy Hour specials, nightly Tuesdays entertainment Dustin Park Contemporary and more! — 3:00-6:00 PM —

Wednesdays

Lina Robins-Tamure - March 6 and 20 Adobo Chicken Wings and Crackers Jenna K - March 13 and 27 Soy-vinegar glaze and garlic chili dipping sauce served with chicken skin crackling

Thursdays Chris Salvador R&B Contemporary

March Fridays Featured Artist: Jeremy Hirokawa - March 1, 15 and 29

Jenna K - March 8 and 22

Thunderstorm Artis

March 9 Saturdays Eden Kai - March 2 Acoustic soul, folk, and blues singer/songwriter Thunderstorm Artis - March 9 Tavana - March 16 and 23 Thunderstorm Artis was born and raised in TBD - March 30 Hawai‘i. His goal is to make music that touches the soul. He believes that music is something special that is meant to be shared. Sundays Harry Koizumi BasaltWaikiki Slack-Key Classical MARCH 2019 ISSUE NO.3

HAWAIIAN CULTURE CELEBRATED AT ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

While February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi STEEL GUITAR DEMONSTRATIONS (Hawaiian Language Month), our celebration Through a fruitful partnership with the Hawaiʻi of Hawaiʻi’s mother tongue continues into Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning March. Throughout March, we’re pleased Experiences (HIMELE), we’re excited to offer a to present an impressive lineup of live weekly steel guitar demonstration with the talented entertainment and Hawaiian language Daniel Tremblay. Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:45 opportunities for visitors and kamaʻāina p.m., Daniel will join our weekly Hoʻokani Pila lesson (locals) to immerse themselves in our historic to exhibit the skills and techniques used to play this culture. uniquely Hawaiian instrument. PAPA ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI First debuted in February in celebration of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Month, our Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Beginning Hawaiian Language classes continue every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to noon through April 1. HULA KAHIKO MA HELUMOA First debuted in 2010, Hula Kahiko Ma Helumoa Supplemented by visual aids, a course syllabus, and is the only program of its kind, and features hālau additional learning materials, the Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi hula (hula schools) that have competed in the annual classes cover common greetings and introductions Merrie Monarch Festival. In contrast to the modern for those with no prior knowledge of the language. Students will enjoy a 45-minute lesson, with the last hula ʻauana, hula kahiko is the traditional form of hula accompanied by drumming and chanting. The oli 15 minutes reserved for a progressive lesson that builds (chants) and mele (poetry & song) performed along upon the material covered in the previous week’s class. with hula kahiko represent Hawaiʻi’s oldest form of literature, and each hālau hula showcases its unique Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes are free and limited to the traditions in every performance. first 25 attendees. To reserve your space, visit Helumoa Hale after 10 a.m. on the day of the scheduled class. Every Saturday in March, Nā Pualei O Likolehua, Recommended for ages 12 and up. under the direction of kumu hula Niuliʻi Heine, will grace the stage in The Royal Grove from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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MARCH MALU NIU HAWAIIAN NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ROYAL GROVE, 6-7PM

Thursdays Kūpaoa

The combined talents of Kellen Paik and Līhau Hannahs Paik embody the name they’ve chosen for their musical presence — Kūpaoa — suffused with fragrance, or heady with scent. Their talents are many, for they infuse musical ability and charm into two sweet, rich voices to offer up an inviting blend.

Tuesdays Waipuna

Waipuna’s eclectic musical backgrounds Fridays and similar musical taste has led to ʻEkolu Mākou the development of a unique sound. After the release of their critically-acclaimed ʻEkolu Mākou, meaning “We Three,” is a first album, Manaʻo Pili, the duo, now trio, trio of sisters who enjoy singing traditional has been blessed with the opportunity to Hawaiian music. Their lilting melodies are share their music with Hawaiʻi. reminiscent of Hawaiʻi of yesteryear and will take you back to an idyllic time when days could be passed in leisure and laughter.

Saturdays Hula Kahiko

Hula Kahiko is a performance of ancient Hawaiian dance by a local hālau hula (school of Hawaiian dance). This month we feature Nā Pualei O Likolehua.

Wednesdays HELUMOA HALE Malu Productions Visit or call 808.922.2299 for the most Malu Productions is an award-winning updated information about our cultural company that specializes in custom lessons and special events, to receive show presentations and services. Shows a one-of-a-kind gift with an eligible are fast paced, interactive, and sure to purchase, or relax in our Heritage entertain audiences of all ages and cultural Room and learn about the rich history of backgrounds. Helumoa. He mai!

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MARCH 2019 CULTURAL CLASSES AND ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

MARCH 1 MARCH 12 MARCH 22 10AM: Hula, G1 9:30AM: Quilting 10AM: Hula, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 10AM: Hula, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 12PM: 'Ukulele, HH 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 12PM: 'Ukulele, HH 1PM: Lei Making, A2 1PM: Lauhala, A2 1PM: Lei Making, A2 6PM: 'Ekolu Mākou, G1 6PM: Waipuna, G1 1:30PM: SJ High Band, HH 5:30-7:30PM: Tribute to Alfred Apaka, G1 MARCH 2 MARCH 13 1PM: Lei Making, A2 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 MARCH 23 6PM: Nā Pualei O Likolehua, G1 12PM: Ho’okani Pila, HH 10AM: Prince Kuhio Parade 1PM: Lauhala, A2 1PM: Lei Making, A2 MARCH 4 4PM: Hula, G1 6PM: Nā Pualei O Likolehua, G1 10AM: Hula, G1 6PM: Malu, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 MARCH 25 11AM: Hawaiian Language, HH MARCH 14 10AM: Hula, G1 1PM: Lei Making, A2 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 3:30PM: Keiki Hula Lesson, G1 1PM: Lauhala, A2 11AM: Hawaiian Language, HH 3PM: Parker Choir, G1 1PM: Lei Making, A2 MARCH 5 6PM: Kūpaoa, G1 3:30PM: Keiki Hula Lesson, G1 9:30AM: Quilting 10AM: Hula, G1 MARCH 15 MARCH 26 12PM: 'Ukulele, HH 10AM: Hula, G1 9:30AM: Quilting 1PM: Lauhala, A2 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 10AM: Hula, G1 6PM: Greg Sardinha, G1 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 1PM: Lei Making, A2 1PM: Lauhala, A2 MARCH 6 6PM: KS Song Contest, 6PM: Special Guest, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 FC TV Screens 12PM: Ho'okani Pila, HH 6PM: ‘Ekolu Mākou, G1 MARCH 27 1PM: Lauhala, A2 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 4PM: Hula, G1 MARCH 16 12PM: Ho’okani Pila, HH 6PM: Special Guest, G1 1PM: Lei Making, A2 1PM: Lauhala, A2 6PM: Nā Pualei O Likolehua, G1 4PM: Hula, G1 MARCH 7 6PM: Malu, G1 12PM: 'Ukulele, HH MARCH 18 1PM: Lauhala, A2 10AM: Hula, G1 MARCH 28 6PM: Ching 'Ohana, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 11AM: Hawaiian Language, HH 1PM: Lauhala, A2 MARCH 8 1PM: Lei Making, A2 6PM: Kupaoa, G1 10AM: Hula, G1 3:30PM: Keiki Hula Lesson, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 MARCH 29 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH MARCH 19 10AM: Hula, G1 1PM: Lei Making, A2 9:30AM: Quilting 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 3PM: Japan Halau, G1 10AM: Hula, G1 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 6PM: ‘Ekolu Mākou, G1 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH 1PM: Lei Making, A2 1PM: Lauhala, A2 6PM: ‘Ekolu Mākou, G1 MARCH 9 6PM: Special Guest, G1 1PM: Lei Making, A2 MARCH 30 4PM: Japan Halau, G1 MARCH 20 1PM: Lei Making, A2 6PM: Nā Pualei O Likolehua, G1 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 6PM: Nā Pualei O Likolehua, G1 12PM: Ho’okani Pila, HH MARCH 11 1PM: Lauhala, A2 Local Information: 10AM: Hula, G1 4PM: Hula, G1 A2: Bldg. A, 3rd floor 11AM: Lomilomi, A2 6PM: Malu, G1 FC: Bldg. B, 2nd floor 11AM: Hawaiian Language, HH G1: The Grove Stage 1PM: Lei Making, A2 MARCH 21 HH: Helumoa Hale 3:30PM: Keiki Hula Lesson, G1 12PM: ‘Ukulele, HH For more information, call 1PM: Lauhala, A2 Helumoa Hale Guest Services, 6PM: Hōkū Zuttermeister, G1 808.922.2299

The Royal Grove is an open air venue subject to inclement weather. All activities, events and performances are subject to change without notice. Contact Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808.922.2299 for the latest information. Standard parking rates apply.

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Sunday 3.17

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Jameson Mule, dinner, and a legendary view of Waikiki. Plus enjoy deals on Jameson drinks and bottles all night. Join the fun from 5pm till Jameson close. Mule

All night deals $150 Jameson bottles $7 Jameson drinks Jameson Mule: Jameson, ginger, lime, Hellfire shrub, ginger beer

*Limit of 2 bottles max per table reservation (at this special price). May not be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

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Live at Lewers Masters of Jazz Series presents “Eddie Henderson: A Tribute To Art Blakey” Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 We are pleased to announce the fourth annual return of renowned jazz trumpeter Eddie Henderson to our Live at Lewers Masters of Jazz series. Henderson’s extraordinary performances will pay tribute to Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Art Blakey, Big Band American jazz drummer and bandleader of the Jazz Messengers. Tommy James (piano), Dean Taba (bass), and Noel Okimoto (drums) will accompany Henderson during the concerts. Henderson will perform at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on both Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th. Tickets for these Live at Lewers concerts are $65 for VIP seating and $55 for general seating. Food and beverages will be served prior to the concert for an additional cost. Reservations are required. To attend or for more information, please call (808) 923-2311.

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Monthly Living Well Lecture March: Breathing and Meditation Saturday, March 2 at 9:00am in Conference Room Cattleya features global selections of wines by the bottle, glass, and through the Coravin system. Wines are complemented with a light tapas Experience the power of optimal breathing accompanied by style menu influenced by the Orchids’ Mediterranean theme. Experience mindful meditation. This presentation starts at 9:00 am and Cattleya daily from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, Mondays through Saturdays, will be followed by a “bonus round” workshop empowering and Sundays from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. participants to apply the information into everyday life. Lectures are $25 for attendees and include complimentary valet parking.

March Promotion Halekulani Supreme body treatment with a complimentary steam During the month of March, take pleasure in the Halekulani Supreme, our deluxe body treatment combining a ginger lime full body exfoliation, followed by a special replenishing steam, concluded by a moisturizing wrap and customized massage. 100 minutes for $275 (valued at $315) – only in the month of March. Halekulani Gallery SpaHalekulani Product of the Month: Scientific Organics John Kelly: The Art Of Old Hawaii Ginger Lime Scrub: $38 (normally $45) January 16 – March 15 Please call SpaHalekulani at 808-931-5322 for more Halekulani is pleased to present John Kelly’s exclusive collection of information or to make a reservation for the March Living Old Hawaii. Often considered the “Gauguin of Hawaii,” Kelly was Well Lecture, the Halekulani Supreme, or any other acknowledged as a master craftsman and received national acclaim for treatment. his mastery of original etchings of the Native Hawaiian culture and his portrayal of his subjects. CulturalFREE Activities T RADItiONAL HULA Ka Lei Hula ‘The Adorned Dance’ FRIdays, 4-5PM Ka Lei Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance program that focuses on the philosophical approach of human interactions. The program begins with an oli (a Hawaiian chant of prayer and welcoming). This is followed by stretching and breathing exercises, learning five basic hula steps along with its history, and a Hawaiian song while implementing it with dance.

hawaiian stamping ‘Ohe Ka Pala – Mondays, 4-5PM ‘Ohe Ka Pala is the traditional Hawaiian art of stamping. These printing techniques were used on tapa (mulberry paper) by ancient Hawaiians. Bamboo carved motif designs and symbols are lined with paint and imprinted on luggage tags and/or book markers. Participants will be able to craft their own keepsakes! The history of Hawaiian stamping and the symbolic meaning behind each pattern are shared with the participants. Other options available at nominal fee.

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ELIJAH SKY PERFORMS POOLSIDE AT QUEEN KAPI‘OLANI HOTEL

Sunday, March 31, 4 to 7 p.m. Deck. Bar & Grill, 3rd Floor

Join “Sunset Sessions” at the Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel – featuring Elijah Sky. Opening by Aloha Got Soul. A benefit for Kokua Hawaii Foundation, which supports environmental education in Hawai‘i schools and communities.

Singer, songwriter and multi-talented instrumentalist Elijah Sky has music in his blood: The 27-year- old Hawai'i native hails from a long line of Hawaiian musicians, singers and dancers, including his grandmother, Irmgard Farden Aluli, one of the most beloved figures in Hawaiian popular music history. Elijah Sky’s music blends Reggae and Hawaiian rhythms with a vibe that is both upbeat and soulful. Prior to his solo career in Hawaii, Elijah sang with a Northern California band called The Dubbadubs, which opened for artists like Black Uhuru, Alborosie, and Fortunate Youth, and played at Reggae on The River in 2016.

Book a table at Deck. Bar & Grill for preferred seating during ”Sunset Sessions.” Performances are free, but capacity is limited. Catch a Lyft and save 20 with new QK promo codes • New users save $20 with promo code QKHOTEL • Existing users save 20% with promo code ILOVEQK

$3 validated parking good for up to 2 hours; $4 for every 30 minutes thereafter. Park at the zoo for $1 per hour.

Book at Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel at kama‘aina room rates. Receive 15% off best available rates (BAR) + 50% off Parking and 50% off Hospitality Fees with Booking Code: QKHKAM (subject to availability, valid through 12/31/2019).

Queen Kapi’olani Hotel is committed to supporting the local community and opportunities to share the Hawaiian culture. www.queenkapiolani.com Ph: (808) 931-4488 Activities & Events March 2019 • Hilton Waikiki Beach

Food Drive for Hawaii Food Bank All Day, M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant + Bar MAR Help us support the Hawaii Food Bank’s 30th Annual Food Drive! Bring 3 cans on your next visit to M.A.C. 24/7 through Mar. 31 and receive a free soft drink (soda, iced tea or 1-31 coffee) with purchase of any entree. The Hawaii Food Bank is requesting donations of canned meats, meals, fruits & vegetables, and rice. For more information on how you can help visit hawaiifoodbank.org

Pancake Day 2019 All Day, M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant +Bar

MAR Tuesday, March 5th is Pancake Day! Join us at M.A.C. 24/7 and take the pancake pledge – we’re donating twenty percent of all pancake sales to HUGS Hawaii, 5 supporting families of children with life-threatening illness. Red Velvet - Mochi - 5lb M.A.C. Daddies – whatever you crave, come eat pancakes for HUGS! For more information visit mac247waikiki.com

Mai Tai Madness, Matcha Pancakes & More! M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant + Bar, LBLE Lounge MAR Tantalizing specials are taking over the menu! Mai Tai Madness returns with exciting twists on the Trader Vic classic, including the Ginger Beer Tai and POG Tai. Our new 5-31 Seasonal Short Stack combines the bittersweet sensation of a Matcha Latte with the fluffy goodness of our famous pancakes. Looking for a pau hana libation? LBLE’s mix of the month is pure Bacardi Banana bliss! Full menu mac247waikiki.com

Prince Kuhio Day Celebration 12:00pm-1:00pm, Lobby MAR Join us for a special cultural event celebrating the life and contributions of the late Prince Kuhio, including 26 traditional Hawaiian mele and hula performances. This annual event is free and open to the public. Ongoing Events

LIVE MUSIC 4 HAPPY HOURS... LBLE Lounge (Lobby) one VERY Happy Hotel Nightly 7PM-10PM HANG 10 POOL BAR 12pm-2pm SUN kristi masuhara M.A.C. 24/7 2pm-5pm MON sean cleland LBLE Lounge 5pm-7pm TUE lina M.A.C. 24/7 12am-3am* WED dave turner (*excludes Friday & Saturday nights/ THU & FRI sunway Saturday & Sunday mornings) SAT tahiti rey

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Local Lovin’ Locals: get ready to save and enjoy new kamaaina discounts and promotions at SKY Waikiki and Top of Waikiki! Starting March 1, your favorite spots in Waikiki are launching specials just for you. Don’t forget, both venues offer free validated parking in the heart of Waikiki!

Save on your next dinner out! For every $50 spent at SKY Waikiki or Top of Waikiki, receive a $5 coupon for your next visit. Coupons may be redeemed at SKY Waikiki or Top of Waikiki; coupons are effective starting one week after visit and expires after 6 months.

Make your next event or private dinner unforgettable and host your party at SKY Waikiki- Hawaii’s most unique and multi-faceted event venue. Kamaaina who book at least 90 days prior to their event date will receive 10% off a $4,000-$9,999 minimum spend or 15% off a $10,000+ minimum spend. Ask about the “kamaaina discount” when inquiring about your event!

Aloha SKYday at SKY Waikiki just got even better! Join us every Friday from 9pm to 1am with chill rooftop vibes, no cover charge and a casual dress code- plus, kamaaina will now receive 50% off of Ketel One vodka, Tito’s Handmade vodka, and Don Julio Blanco tequila bottles.

For all kamaaina promotions, guests must show valid Hawaii government-issued ID or local industry card to qualify. Kamaaina specials are not combinable with other discounts or promotions. 2270 KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU HI 96815 | SKYWAIKIKI.COM | TOPOFWAIKIKI.COM

MARCH EVENTS With estimated attendance

Mar 1 -2 2019 Hawai‘i Student Success Institute (900) Mar 2 Hickam Federal Credit Union Annual Membership Celebration (1,000) Mar 4 -5 Annual Pacific Rim Int’l Conference on Disability and Diversity (700) Mar 7 CFA Society of Hawai‘i 14th Annual Forecast Dinner (250) Mar 7 Ka Huina (200) Mar 13 -19 SGO 2019 Annual Meeting (1,800) Mar 21 -23 HIM2019 (4,500)

Mar 22 TWELVENOONANDMIDNITE EP Release Concert (200) Mar 22 -24 Spring Break Mfadness Volleyball Tournament (1,500) The Society of Gynecologic Oncology is celebrang its 50 th Annual Meeng on Women’s Mar 24 World Wide Group Regionals Cancer at the Hawai‘i Convenon Center from March 16-19, 2019. This conference is the Meeting (1,500) premier educaonal and scienfic event for women’s healthcare professionals, including Mar 29 -31 First Hawaiian International members of the enre gynecologic cancer care team who provide treatment and care in Auto Show (45,000) the areas of chemotherapy, radiaon therapy, surgery, and palliave care.

Aendees will span gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiaon oncologists, hematologists, surgical oncologists, obstetrician/gynecologists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse praconers, physician assistants, research sciensts, fellows in training, residents, and social workers.

The conference will also include a free public gynecologic cancer educaon course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, for all gynecologic cancer paents, family mem- bers and others who are interested in hearing from leading experts in gynecologic cancer research. The course will be held in Room 304AB on Level 3 of the Hawai‘i Convenon Center. Registraon is available through bit.ly/fwchi19. For more on the SGO Annual Meeng, visit www.sgo.org. TWELVENOON & MIDNITE The Two-Sided Story of Grace @HawaiiConventionCenter (Season EP Release Concert) @HawaiiConventionCenter March 22, 2019 | 7:00PM @HIConventionCtr Emalani Theatre RM320

HawaiiConvention.com Hawaii Convention Center www.HonoluluBoxOffice.com Entertainment & activities MARCH 2019

FREE Ukulele Lessons! Market on the Plaza Daily, 10:30am & 4:30pm Plaza, 4-8pm – Thursdays Presented by The Ukulele Store. Information, Sign-up & Lessons: Sunday: March 3, 17 & 31, 4-8pm 2nd floor, Suite 218 or call 888-5469 Featuring grown, made or manufactured products in Hawaii. Quilting Class Mele Hali‘a: 10:30am-12:30pm – Tuesdays Presented by Hawaiian Quilt Collection. “To Recall Fondly” Sign-up & Class: 2nd floor, Suite 221. Phone: 924-9889 the Brilliant Music Ku Ha‘aheo: of Hawai‘i Free Sunday Concert! – Plaza Stage, 5-6pm Hawaiian Music & Hula M arch 24: Mike Ka‘awa Plaza Stage, 4:30-6pm – Tuesdays Yoga on the Lawn – Free!* Honolulu Festival Plaza, 4:30pm – Wednesdays & 7:30am – Saturdays Performance Stage Call La‘akea Spa at 808-926-2882 to sign up. *No class on March 9th Plaza Stage, 10am – March 9 & 10 www.honolulufestival.com Hoopdance Fitness Plaza, 5pm – March 16, 23 & 30 Contact Sirkka Aho to sign up: www.facebook.com/twirlinghoopgirls Dates, times, performances and activities are subject or call 349-5936 to change without notice – weather permitting.

waikikibeachwalk.com | 1 (808) 931-3591 | We’re making healthy food taste great! From March 1 though April 30, we are offering a prix fixe menu crafted by our culinary team that features three healthy, delicious courses for you to enjoy.

Heart Healthy Prix Fixe Menu $55

Mixed Grain Tabbouleh Salad Mixed grain tabbouleh salad with a lemon vinaigrette, topped with pepita seeds, avocado, and pomegranate

Walnut-Crusted Chicken Walnut-crusted chicken breast with moringa-leaves pesto over curried lentils and cauliflower parsnip puree

Key Lime Pie Key lime pie with almond-amaranth crust and fresh berries

Puuwai Fizz $16 Brokers gin, absinthe, simple syrup, lime, raspberries, olive oil, egg whites

We are proud to support Localicious Hawaii, which brings awareness to local farms and ingredients. For every House Salad or Puuwai Fizz cocktail purchased in the month of March, Top of Waikiki will donate $1 to the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation.

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Caring for Keiki, Kupuna and Community as 'ohana. March 2019 WAIKIKIThe Official Newsletter of the Waikiki CommunityLIFE Center 310 Paoakalani Ave. | Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 | www.waikikicommunitycenter.org | 808-923-1802

This year's Charity Walk is Saturday, May 18th, and we hope you'll join us as we raise money for CHARITY WALK 2019 the Waikiki Community Center and other Hawai'i charities. The walk is sponsored by the Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association and all walkers are treated to food, drink and fun at checkpoints along the walk route. All checkpoints are operated and supplied with refreshments and helpers by Hawai'i hotels and allied organizations. You can help us raise money by joining us for the walk, sponsoring a walker, or by making a donation to the Charity Walk on behalf of the Waikiki Community Center. All money raised for the Charity Walk on each island stays on that island to support its local charities. Please call us if you're interested in participating. Last year we had so much fun, and raised some much-needed funds in the process! Call Merle or Mary for more info. (808) 923-1802. #strongertogether

Volunteerism connects people, create a greater sense of community, and generates positive change. VOLUNTEER WEEK Volunteer week is April 7th thru the 13th and it is the week we celebrate the impact of volunteer service. Volunteers bring to communities like ours, valuable services, often not provided by business and government. Our services at WCC enhance the community’s quality of life and fill community needs directly to the people. Volunteer week is an opportunity to showcase the work and importance of non-profits. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate in “one voice” the importance of our work and the diverse needs in our community.

WCC and the Waikiki Safe Consortium are organizing two volunteer activities. 1) Waikiki Safe Walk, April 10, is a project dedicated to supporting seniors and visitors to have safe and walkable streets and 2) Disaster Preparedness Training, April 12, to prepare residents for potential natural disaster. Both activities will be held at the Waikiki Community Center. It's more important that ever to get to know our neighbors and work together to make our communities stronger, safer, and more resilient. Volunteer Week Hawaii 2019 provides an opportunity to become more prepared, share educational resources and connect with individuals, organizations, and businesses active in our communities, while taking the time to celebrate the great work volunteers perform all year long. Please call us at (808) 923-1802 if you'd like to participate. #strongertogether