April 7—13, 2011 Volume XII, No. 14 Kōkua For Japan fundraiser features top national and local entertainers

Jack Johnson, Jake Shimabukuro and Hapa among the latest additions to Sunday’s sold out event at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Jack Johnson has joined the roster of entertainers donating their time for the “Kokua For Japan.” While traveling in Japan as part of his “To The Sea” tour, Johnson and his crew were in Osaka when the earthquake struck on March 11. He recently announced a $50,000 donation to GlobalGiving’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund to help residents in affected areas.

Event organizers also announced that Patrick Simmons, one of the founding members of the Doobie Brothers, and legendary bassist Hutch Hutchinson have been added to the line-up. Simmons, a Maui resident, and Hutchinson will be performing with Willie Nelson.

Additional local artists confirmed are Hapa, Eric Gilliom, Society of Seven and Charles Ka‘upu.

Although tickets to attend the event in person are now sold out, there are numerous other ways to support the effort. Watch and listen to the event on TV stations including: KFVE; KGMB; KHNL; KITV 4; and OC 16 plus radio stations: AM940; Island 985; KCCN-FM100; KHVH AM; KIKI AM; Hawaiian 105 KINE; KSSK 92.3 FM; and KSSK AM 590. The event also will air live on several Japanese radio stations including: 76.1 InterFM (Tokyo); Love FM (Fukuoka); FM COCOLO(Osaka), ZIP-FM (Nagoya) and NORTH WAVE(Sapporo).

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Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel introducing a diverse Hyatt extends Aloha to Japan 3 7 selection of packages Hawai‘i Convention Center’s Reg. Dir. of Accounts for Royal Hawaiian Center Entertainment and Events the Northeast honored with prestigious ‘New Star’ 3 8 Schedule April 2011 Award Halekulani unveils new groundbreaking culinary Hawaiian Airlines Reaffirms Commitment to Japan 4 9 offerings Get Your “Grove” On with Twilight Jazz at Helumoa 5 ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG launches two Summer tote 10 bags POPITS opening of its first retail store located at Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase at Waikiki 6 11 Waikiki Beach Walk® Beach Walk®

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Or, watch the live stream of the event at: www.oc16.tv; www.kokuaforjapan.com; www.ksskradio.com; www.island985.com; www.khvhradio.com; www.kikiradio.com; www.kitv.com and www.pacificnetwork.tv. Donations are currently being accepted online at www.kokuaforjapan.com. Phone lines for donations also will be staffed during the broadcast/webcast.

“Kokua For Japan,” a Hawaii-based radio, television and Internet fund raising event for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2011 from noon to 5 p.m. [Monday, April 11th 7am-12noon Japan time]. The event, staged by Clear Channel Radio Hawaii and Oceanic Time Warner Cable, will take place at the Great Lawn at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. All proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross for the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.

Scheduled performers include: Jack Johnson; Willie Nelson; Henry Kapono with special guests Michael McDonald and Mick Fleetwood; Patrick Simmons; Hutch Hutchinson; Jake Shimabukuro; The Brothers Cazimero; Loretta Ables Sayre; Cecilio & Kapono; Kalapana; Cecilio & Kompany; Amy Hanaialii; Na Leo; John Cruz; Natural Vibrations; ManoaDNA; Robi Kahakalau; Society of Seven; Eric Gilliom; Mailani; Taimane; Go Jimmy Go; Jerry Santos; Gregg Hammer Band; Charles Ka‘upu and Kenny Endo Taiko. On-air personalities from Clear Channel Radio and local broadcast and cable TV stations will serve as hosts.

In-kind donations being provided by: Bank of Hawaii; Coca-Cola; Hawaiian Telcom; Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa; Hawaiian Airlines; Honolulu Box Office; Honolulu Star-Advertiser; ING DIRECT Hawaii; NEP Supershooters; RHEMA Services; Sayre Public Relations; Small Kine Polynesian; Xerox Hawaii; and Zippy’s. Additional in-kind support for the Japanese broadcasts has been provided by Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii Tourism Japan, Smoothweb Inc., and PacRim Marketing.

In addition, all entertainers, on-air personalities, crew, production support, and event producers are donating their time and resources for the program. For information, visit www.kokuaforjapan.com.

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Hyatt extends Aloha to Japan

Donation of $30 per stay will go to Japan through Lokahi package.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, announces that the popular Lokahi package, which donates money to nonprofits, now includes donations for emergency relief aide in Japan. The package includes daily breakfast buffet for two, 10% discount on Na Ho’ola Spa treatments, and a $30 donation per stay to the statewide fundraising initiative Aloha for Japan. The offer is valid for Lokahi rooms booked from April 1 through June 30, 2011 for travel dates April 1 through December 27, 2011. Rates start at $249 per night with a three-night minimum.

“The Aloha for Japan campaign donates money directly to agencies who have been serving disaster-affected regions since the first moments of the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan. They in turn deliver vital medical relief, food, and more to those in need during natural disasters and we hope that our guests will share in the effort to help the organization as they serve the local communities,” says David Lewin, general manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki launched the Lokahi package two years ago with a portion of each sale going to the Waikiki Community Center. In that time, nearly $30,000 was raised for community efforts to help children and seniors. To find out more about the Lokahi Package, please visit waikiki.hyatt.com. Information about Aloha for Japan is available online at alohaforjapan.com

Hawai‘i Convention Center’s Regional Director of Accounts for the Northeast honored with prestigious ‘New Star’ Award

The Hawai‘i Convention Center is pleased to announce that Brian Reaver, regional director of accounts for the Northeast, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the ‘New Star’ award by the New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE.)

The award recognizes the significant contribution of a new NYSAE member with less than three years of service made to NYSAE in the areas of committee work, special projects or new programs. Reaver has been a member of NYSAE since November 2009. He serves on NYSAE’s Meet NY committee, which plans the annual Meet NY client/customer showcase in New York with qualified executives and planners. Reaver also hosted the NYSAE board during a visit to Hawaii in 2010.

“The Hawai‘i Convention Center encourages its employees to be active leaders in their communities and professional associations,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “Brian sets the standard in exemplary leadership, and we are proud of him for receiving this prestigious recognition.”

Reaver, who is based in Philadelphia, is responsible for managing day-to- day sales efforts for the Center along much of the East Coast. He has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and meetings industry and is a member of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, the American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Professionals International and the Professional Convention Management Association. He is also a board member of the Greater Philadelphia Professional Convention Management Association.

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Hawaiian Airlines Reaffirms Commitment to Japan

No schedule reductions to Tokyo, Osaka service to commence as planned in July

Prompted by the announcements of other carriers’ intentions to reduce service to Japan, Hawaiian Airlines today reaffirmed its commitment to Japan and its broader plan of expansion in Asia.

President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dunkerley said, “The earthquake and the tsunami which hit Japan on March 11 devastated the littoral communities in North Eastern Japan. All of us at Hawaiian send our deepest sympathy to those who have lost loved ones and who themselves face an uncertain future as the process of rebuilding gets underway. As a company, and as citizens of an ocean side community with close ties to Japan, we have a special connection to those in need in Japan and we are engaged in a broad array of efforts aimed at supporting them as they rebuild their lives. We wish we could do more.”

“While other airlines have announced service reductions to Japan, we have no plans to reduce our daily service to Tokyo, and we remain committed to launching new service to Osaka beginning July 12. It is clear from our current results that we are seeing a significantly less severe downturn in traffic than is being reported by other companies in the airline and tourism sectors. At the same time, discussions with our travel partners in Japan indicate that while a downturn is currently upon us, they expect a recovery in bookings after a short interval.”

Dunkerley and other members of Hawaiian’s management team visited Japan early last week and had the opportunity to gauge the impact of the earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima power plant developments on outbound travel from Japan. “The purposeful and business-like approach of Japan to recovering from these events is an example to us all. One cannot fail to be impressed by how quickly daily activity has returned to near normality in Tokyo and Osaka. It is clearly the case that those of us watching developments in Japan from afar have little appreciation for what is actually happening in these cities that are some distance away from where devastation has occurred.”

Dunkerley observed that Hawaiian’s Tokyo service serves primarily Japan-originating travelers who appear to be more inclined to keep their travel plans than are non-Japanese residents who had planned travel to Japan.

“In the initial period following the earthquake, we saw a number of cancellations and no-shows but this activity has largely dissipated. Looking ahead, we are seeing a slowdown in forward bookings for the next two months. Current indications suggest a slightly less than 20 percentage point decline in bookings over the next month compared to what we would have expected during this period. Given the role of tour companies as intermediaries in the Japan market, we don’t have a great deal of visibility beyond this period. However, our travel partners in Japan believe that, barring conditions worsening, a recovery in the Japan market could begin in May.

“Our experience in Tokyo before the earthquake surpassed our expectations by a substantial margin and led us to accelerate our plans to commence services to Osaka. We remain profoundly confident about our long term expectations for Hawaiian’s role in the Japan-Hawaii travel market and enthusiastic about our existing and planned services,” Dunkerley said.

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Get Your “Grove” On with Twilight Jazz at Helumoa

Part of Royal Hawaiian Center’s Kokua Japan Efforts

Waikiki – Royal Hawaiian Center is throwing another concert party – this time with blues, bebop, vamp and all that Jazz in its efforts to support the Japanese American Society of Hawaii (JASH). The concert is free and open to the public, but donations would be greatly appreciated. Also on this night, participating merchants will be donating a portion of their sales to JASH. For continuously updated information, please visit our website at www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

Twilight Jazz at Helumoa, a jazzy variation of the Center's evening concert series, will bring together an array of performers in The Royal Grove with a free concert for toe-tapping kamaaina and malihini. From Honolulu crooners to award-winning player's from Hawaii Island, the following lineup for Twilight Jazz at Helumoa is free to the public:

Honokaa Jazz Band – Youthful talent abounds on the Big Island with the pride and joy of Honokaa High – the Honokaa Jazz Band. Recipients of the prestigious 2011 Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award, the Honokaa Jazz Band's director, Gary Washburn, is credited with grooming and refining performance skills bringing out the very best in his students. In recognition of that excellence, Washburn recently garnered a Claes Nobel award from the National Society of High School Scholars.

Paul Shimamoto – Multi Na Hoku Hanohano nominee for his debut release, "All That Hawaiian Jazz," Paul Shimamoto is a talented musician who excels in jazz, pop, Hawaiian and hapa-haole music. With a smooth vocal style, this Hawaiian crooner has been dubbed the island version of such jazz greats as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. Paul and friends will bring their jazz vibe to the Grove with island-style flair.

Kekauoha The Jazz Project – This young combo is making a splash throughout Honolulu and points beyond with their homegrown brand of Hawaiian Jazz. Led by Halehaku Seabury, the Project includes Ioane Burns on bass, Kapono Nailiili on drums, and keyboard whizz Ikaika Tecson. Credited with raising a few eyebrows, particularly those of Hawaiian traditionalists, the Project reinvents Hawaiian standards like "Ke Aloha" and "Hiilawe" by adding chords, progressions, tempos and harmonics that are Buddy Fo-like. Members have traditional Hawaiian and olelo (language) roots, but have a lot of fun "bebopping" older hula tunes and other Hawaiian favorites.

Twilight Jazz at Helumoa will open at 6 p.m. with Royal Hawaiian Center's Saturday series, Hula Kahiko at Helumoa. This month's featured traditional hula school is Hālau Hula O Maiki named for the legendary hula master Maiki Aiu Lake, and now led by her daughter, Coline Kaualoku Aiu. These weekly performances of traditional hula in The Royal Grove are designed to honor the land and our ancestors while providing glimpses into Hawaiian dance and chant traditions rarely seen by malihini.

The Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. For more information about Royal Hawaiian Center’s shopping and dining options, call Lei Ohu Guest Services at (808) 922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

PARKING: Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls located adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Center’s validated parking promotion offers 1 hour free parking with validation and $1 per hour for the next 3 hours for a maximum of 4 hours. After 4 hours, standard parking rates apply of $2 for every 20 minutes or $6 per hour. Special event parking validation rates are available at $5. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

Royal Hawaiian Center, the premier shopping and entertainment destination in Waikiki, consists of more than 310,000 square feet along a three-block stretch of Waikiki’s famed Kalakaua Avenue. The Center has more than 100 shops and restaurants to excite every taste. Complimentary music, hula and culture classes are available in The Royal Grove. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and beyond with late-night rendezvous hot spots. The Center is situated on more than six acres of prime real estate in Waikiki and is owned by Kamehameha Schools.

To learn more about the Center, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

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POPITS encourages fashionistas to change their mind often with the opening of its first retail store located at Waikiki Beach Walk®

Bringing “Style is What You Make It” Versatility to Consumers, Honolulu Location Showcases Elegant Fashion Accessories with Interchangeable Charms

POPITS, the pioneer of apparel and accessories with interchangeable charms, announced today the opening of its first retail flagship store in Honolulu, Hawaii at Waikiki Beach Walk®. The 1,000 sq. foot interactive retail space features not only the same sandals and accessories with detachable charms that drove POPITS early popularity with consumers and celebrities, including Jessica Alba and Miley Cyrus, but with the store’s opening, POPITS debuts its newly expanded accessory line, which includes exquisitely designed customizable leather goods like wallets and handbags with coordinating sunglasses and jewelry line.

POPITS explains the decision to open the flagship store as follows: “Fashion trends usually originate in Europe and flow to Asia, and then ultimately to America, yet our American-born company has defied those conventions, starting with great success in the USA and then gaining popularity in countries like Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Germany, France, and Japan within the last 12 months. As we watched our appeal achieve consistent cross-culture success, it became clear that it was time to introduce our custom fashion concept to a more mainstream consumer audience. The location of the store in Waikiki was strategically selected, since it is a popular tourist crossroads attracting visitors from every culture.”

The flagship POPITS store enjoys a prime street front location at Waikiki Beach Walk®, and joins some of the world's foremost fashion brands available in Waikiki, such as Gucci, Chanel, and Tiffany. The POPITS store merges the aesthetic appeal of high-end boutique shopping with a fully integrated high-tech experience to deliver a revolutionary way to shop.

According to Shawn Butz, owner, POPITS Waikiki, “POPITS has always offered an interactive and personal experience for our customers. Our new Waikiki flagship store reflects the POPITS philosophy that cutting edge fashion should be what you make it”

“Expanding upon the niche appeal that POPITS has enjoyed since entering the market with our first POPITS Flip Flops in 2008, this new POPITS store is certain to deliver the penultimate experience in personalized fashion creation,” Butz said. “By marrying modern technology with whimsical elegance, POPITS stores allow fashionistas the chance to create style that is exquisite, yet simple and exactly what they make it.”

For more information, visit www.popits.com and www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

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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Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel introducing a diverse selection of packages

Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel announced the introduction of a diverse selection of packages for Waikīkī-bound travelers.

“We’re pleased to offer a variety of affordably-priced specials at Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel for visitors to Waikīkī,” said Elizabeth Churchill, Aqua’s VP Sales & Marketing. “The packages have a broad appeal and showcase the hotel’s ideal location and cultural heritage.”

Honolulu Zoo Adventure Package The Honolulu Zoo Adventure Package is available from $115 per night plus taxes for a City View room with a two-night minimum stay and includes:

· Admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children (or 1 adult and 3 children) · Two Diamond Bakery Hawaiian Fun Totes with fluffy zoo animal toy and snack-size assortment of animal crackers · 10% off coupon on food and beverage and gift shop

Waikīkī Aquarium Package The Waikīkī Aquarium Package is available from $114 per night plus taxes for a City View room with a two-night minimum and includes:

· Admission to the Waikīkī Aquarium for up to four persons (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) · Two Hawaiian Fun Totes with a snack-size assortment of sea animal crackers (mano – shark, nai‘a – dolphin, koholā – humpback whale, he‘e – octopus and opah – moonfish), baked fresh in Hawai‘i, plus a fluffy sea animal toy from local cookie manufacturer Diamond Bakery

“Families with more time on O‘ahu may want to include both wonderful attractions by booking a combination with a four-night stay or longer,” added Churchill.

Queen’s Royal Tour Package The Queen’s Royal Tour package is available at $119 per night plus taxes for a City View room and $129 per night plus taxes for a Diamond Head View room, minimum for two nights’ stay and includes:

· Admission for two to Bishop Museum, Queen Emma Summer Palace and ‘Iolani Palace

“This package offers guests an opportunity to learn more about the hotel’s namesake, Queen Kapi’olani, as each museum has some attachment to, Hawai‘i’s royal history and rich host culture,” commented Churchill.

Transportation is not included and children 5 & under are not permitted on the ‘Iolani Palace tour. Additional admission can be purchased after arrival for $30 per person.

O‘ahu Bike and Hike Package Great for active adults, the O‘ahu Bike and Hike Package is available at $114 per night plus taxes for a City View room, minimum two nights’ stay and includes:

· Bicycle rental for 9 hours (8:30 am – 5:30 pm) for up to two adults from Hawaiian Style Rentals · Helmet, lock and maps

Hawaiian Style Rentals is located off-site and less than a block from the hotel. Additional bicycles can be rented after arrival. Children’s bikes are not available.

Queen Kapi‘olani packages are based on availability and a minimum two-night stay is required. They are valid on new bookings only and full prepayment is required. Offers are valid until December 31, 2011. Some restrictions apply. Reservations can be booked online at www.aquaresorts.com or www.queenkapiolani.com, or by calling Aqua at 808-924-6543 or toll-free at 1-866-406-2782.

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Royal Hawaiian Center Entertainment and Events Schedule April 2011

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:

Twilight Jazz at Helumoa: April 16, 2011, 6:00 p.m. Enjoy local entertainment for a night of blues, bebop, vamp and jazz underneath the stars in the beautiful Royal Grove. The Honokaa Jazz Band, Paul Shimamoto & The Hawaiian Jazz Ensemble, and others will be performing following a Hula Kahiko performance by Halau Hula o Maiki at 6:00 p.m.

Easter Family Fun: April 24, 2011, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Celebrate Easter at Royal Hawaiian Center! Stevo the Clown will be providing family fun and keiki activities including balloons, juggling, and tricks in the Royal Grove beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Roberts Hawaii Bunny will also be available for picture taking with the keiki from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hop on over for an afternoon of fun! For more information please visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

Royal Hawaiian Band: April 6 & 20 Enjoy the musical talents of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band on April 6 and 20, 2011 from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. in The Royal Grove. The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform Hawaiian and other classics featuring solo vocalists and hula dancers under the direction of Bandmaster Clarke Bright.

Kokua Japan – Friday Entertainment: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m Please join us in our efforts to raise money for the Japanese Red Cross Society. Royal Hawaiian Center will be accepting donations during their weekly Friday evening entertainment performances in the Royal Grove. Or donate anytime at Lei Ohu Guest Services and receive a gift with any donation over $10.

FREE WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:

Mondays (April 4, 11, 18, 25) Hawaiian music and hula by Kawika Trask & Friends in The Royal Grove 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Kawika, a long-time Hawaiian musician and Kamehameha Schools graduate, along with Gigi Kidder, Dwight Kanae and their dancers, perform a traditional “cha-lang-a-lang” style perfect for hula. Dancers clad in colorful attire, ti leaf skirts and fresh flower lei, employ such instruments as the ipu (gourd drum), puili (split bamboo) and uliuli (feathered rattle).

Tuesdays (April 5, 12, 19, 26) Kawika Trask & Friends are back with a hana hou (encore) performance of Hawaiian music and hula (See Monday’s listing).

Wednesdays (April 6, 13, 20, 27) Hawaiian music and hula by Keoahu in The Royal Grove 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Leilani Vakauta leads this family ensemble, also known in the music community as “The Soundettes.”

Thursdays (April 7, 14, 21, 28) Hawaiian music and hula by Puuhonua in The Royal Grove 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ensemble leader, Puakeala Mann, also teaches hula and ‘ukulele at the Center. This group is associated with Halau Hula o Maiki, the hula school established by the late Kumu Hula (hula master) Maiki Aiu Lake.

Fridays (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Hawaiian music and hula by Kuuipo Kumukahi in The Royal Grove 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Kuuipo is a multi-award winning Hawaiian musician, recording artist and composer. She is currently the president of the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts and is also associated with the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. The Royal Grove comes alive in her festive Aloha Friday performances.

Saturdays (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Enjoy the sounds and sights of traditional Hula Kahiko at Helumoa in The Royal Grove from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. This month’s featured halau is Halau Hula o Maiki led by kumu hula Coline Kaualoku Aiu. These weekly performances are designed to honor the rich heritage of the land at Helumoa.

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PARKING: Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls located adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Center’s validated parking promotion offers 1 hour free parking with validation and $1 per hour for the next 3 hours for a maximum of 4 hours. After 4 hours, standard parking rates apply of $2 for every 20 minutes or $6 per hour. Special event parking validation rates are available at $5. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

Royal Hawaiian Center, the premier shopping and entertainment destination in Waikiki, consists of more than 310,000 square feet along a three-block stretch of Waikiki’s famed Kalakaua Avenue. The Center has more than 100 shops and restaurants to excite every taste. Complimentary music, hula and culture classes are available in The Royal Grove. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and beyond with late-night rendezvous hot spots. The Center is situated on more than six acres of prime real estate in Waikiki and is owned by Kamehameha Schools. To learn more about the Center, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

Halekulani unveils new groundbreaking culinary offerings

GMO-Free Cuisine’ Offers Expanded Choices with Unprecedented Dining Standards

Halekulani, celebrated for its personalized service, masterful cuisine and nnovation, reaffirms its role as an industry pioneer by offering menu items free of genetically modified rganisms (GMO). As of March 2011, Halekulani is the first luxury hotel in the United States to offer uests this pedigree in organic gourmet cuisine. “Halekulani is introducing its new ‘GMO-Free Cuisine’ in response to its clientele’s growing desire to be provided this option in an era of increasing focus and awareness on product choices and wellness,” commented Chief Operating Officer Peter Shaindlin.

Halekulani’s ‘GMO-Free Cuisine’ is available at the hotel’s acclaimed ocean-side open-air restaurant, Orchids, as well as through In-Room Dining. Menu items, as conceptualized by Executive Chef Vikram Garg include Ahi Crudo and Daikon, Sumida Farm Watercress and Hearts of Palm Salad, and Lentil and Rice Risotto with Turmeric and Asafoetida. Organically produced wines and USDA-organic juices are also offered at Halekulani.

“I have been a long time proponent of health conscious cuisine-- “honest foods” – foods that are locally sourced, simple, pure and unprocessed – speak to the way so many of our discriminating guests live and eat. That’s what we want to offer through our expanded menu items,” said Chef Garg.

In order to ensure that food items contain a minimal amount of chemicals and pollutants, Halekulani sources produce from local organic farms. All dairy, fish, meat, fruits and vegetables available are free of chemicals, preservatives, hormones food additives, enzyme flavorings and processing agents, including rennet used to make hard cheeses, meat, eggs, and dairy products from GMO-fed animals. In addition, fish are wild-caught and contain less mercury and pollutants which are commonly known to have harmful effects on health.

The ‘GMO-Free Cuisine’ initiative is part of Halekulani’s continuing focus on offering a sophisticated world of choices, particularly in the area of health-awareness. In a trendsetting move in 2005, Halekulani led the luxury industry by eliminating all trans-fat food from the property-- another way to provide guests with healthier lifestyle choices. Halekulani has long been known for catering to the myriad lifestyles of the hotel’s international clientele, who continue to return to the property because of its uniquely gracious and individualized service.

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ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG launches two Summer tote bags

ANTEPRIMA WIREBAG, A luxury handbag brand hand-knitted with unique and colorful cords, exclusively manufactured in Italy, will launch two tote-type WIREBAGs in April: “Raffia,” a tote bag with flower corsage and “Paglia,” a multi colored stripe tote bag. More exciting events to follow during Golden Week happening from April 29th to May 5th, followed by a Mother’s Day campaign on May 8th in the Waikiki store.

1. 【Launch: April 11】New WIREBAG “Raffia” (top right) - Sophisticated summer tote bag hand-knitted with natural material “Raffia” - Comes with detachable flower corsage - Available in Matt Black (Small: $386, Large: $511), and Matt Grayish White (Small only: $386)

Summer tote hand-knitted by natural material “Raffia" Left: Matt Grayish White, S: $386 Right: Matt Black, L: $511 S: W33 x H24cm, L: W49 x H31cm

Multi colored stripe tote “Paglia” Left: Silver Gold x Matt Khaki x Silver Green, L $605 Right: Silver Orange x White x Silver Purple, S $504 S: W31 x H23 x D15cm, L: W44 x H28 x D11.5cm

2. 【Launch: April 25】New WIREBAG “Paglia” - Spacious tote bag with beautiful color gradation for your daily use - Grosgrain ribbon woven into multi colored wire adds an elegant touch to the style - Available in two colors: Silver Gold x Matt Khaki x Silver Green (Small: $470, Large: $605), Silver Orange x White x Silver Purple (Small: $504, Large: $638)

3. Gift with Purchase Campaigns When: A[ril 29 – May 5, 2011 Where: Waikiki stores What: Receive a FREE limited edition “MELILOTO*P” charm with a purchase of $550 or more while supplies last

< Mother’s Day> When: May 8, 2011 Where: Waikiki stores What: Receive a FREE carnation flower with any purchase while supplies last

Waikiki Store Royal Hawaiian Center, Building B-Level 1 2233 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 111 Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Phone: 808-924-0808 Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm

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Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase at Waikiki Beach Walk®

Entertainment Line-up for April

Waikiki Beach Walk® continues to showcase Hawaii’s talents through free concerts and entertainment in the weekly Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase music series.

The Sunday Showcase concert is held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm (weather permitting) on the Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk. The weekly performances attracts both locals and visitors who gather on the lawn at Waikiki Beach Walk to relax and enjoy some of the islands’ best performers as well as up-and-coming artists, with shows ranging from Hawaiian, to jazz, to local island folk songs, contemporary, R&B and much more.

April Sunday Showcase Line-Up

April 10 – Ka Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula (see photo) Based in East Honolulu just minutes from Waikiki, Ka Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula is under the direction of Kumu Hula Leimomi Maldonado who was born and raised in Honolulu. This Halau, whose members include children, teens and adults, has actively been contributing to the community by performing at various charity events whenever possible. Enjoy their performance as they share the art of hula with the audience.

April 17 – Tradewinds (see photo) Tradewinds has impressed audiences at venues across Hawaii and the mainland for over eight years. This electrifying group fuses superb lead vocals, harmonies and stunningly skillful choreography to produce an unforgettable performance. Tradewinds has a comprehensive and varied repertoire with music drawn from the 50’s through the 90’s. From disco, funk, jazz, Sinatra, and R&B, this vocal group offers unequaled authenticity.

April 24 – Kupaoa

Kellen Paik and Kalikolihau “Lihau” Hannahs make-up this Hawaiian male/female musical duo. With Paik on guitar and Hannahs on bass, this talented pair features mostly original traditional style Hawaiian songs. They recently released their first CD, “Pili o ke Ao,” which hit stores last November. Kupaoa, which means to be a strong, lingering fragrance of sound, offers fresh traditional Hawaiian songs.

Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites- Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same-day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk merchant.

For more information, contact the Waikiki Beach Walk’s management office at (808) 931-3591 Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

P age 11, April 7—13, 2011 Page 11 Wakīkī Wikiwiki Wire Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound

Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Hawai‘i’s finest hula hālau hula (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with traditional blowing of conch shell.

Tues-Thurs-Sat-Sun, weather-permitting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, near Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside at Uluniu & Kalākaua Ave. in Waikīkī.

FREE and open to the public. Outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras welcome. Presented by the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Waikīkī Improvement Association.

For information, call Marnie Weeks, Producer, Kūhiō Beach Hula Shows, 843-8002.

Week-nights

Every Tuesday – Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Hālau Ka Liko O Ka Palai

Every Thursday – Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia

Weekends

Saturday, April 9 – Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki

Sunday, April 10 – Leimomi Ho and Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula

2250 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 405-2, Honolulu, HI 96815

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Vikram Garg Executive Chef

Appetizers Salads

Ahi Crudo $22.00 Sumida Farm Watercress GMO Horseradish, Daikon, Sake-Lemon Dressing FREE and Hearts of Palm Salad $14.00 GMO Roasted Ali’i Mushrooms, Balsamic Vinegar FREE and Pickled Red Onion Hamakua Farm Mushroom Soup $12.00 GMO FREE

Orchids Salad $14.00 Kampachi Tartar $20.00 Hirabara Greens, Seasonal Fruit GMO FREE Tobiko Caviar, Soy Ginger Gelée, Rice Crackers and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Big Island Abalone $16.00 Manoa Lettuce $12.00 GMO Sea Asparagus, Tomato and Fennel Nage FREE Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Sweet Maui Onions and Tarragon Dressing Slow Roasted Hawaiian Red Veal $16.00 Smoked Ahi and Caper Sauce, Arugula, Niçoise Salad $25.00 Toasted Macadamia Nuts Seared “Big Eye” Tuna, Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Fava Beans and Anchovies Big Island Goat Cheese $15.00 Endives, Candied Ginger, Beets, Tomato-Raisin Chutney, Sea Scallops and Romaine Hearts $22.00 Olive Cake Creamed Kahuku Corn, Crispy Bacon, Avocado Relish Entrées

Lobster and Crab Burger $22.00 Sambal Aioli, Pickled Cucumber, Fries

Kahuku Shrimp Ravioli $24.00 Shimeji Mushrooms, Parmesan Sauce, Ogo Salad

Seared Monchong $32.00 GMO Lemon Fried Rice, Tomato, Thai Basil and Coconut Molee FREE

Fish and Chips $25.00 Smoked Tartar Sauce and Crushed Potato Fries

Seafood Curry $28.00 Steamed Basmati Rice and Papadom

Onaga “Orchids Style” $36.00 Steamed Long Tail Snapper, Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onions, Sizzled with Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce

Lentil and Rice Risotto $24.00 GMO Turmeric and Cumin, Cucumber Cilantro Salad FREE

Roasted Organic Chicken $26.00 GMO Quinoa and Parsley “Tabbouleh”, Grape Must FREE

Beef Tenderloin $36.00 Green Peas Purée, Potatoes, Olives, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Beetroot and Balsamic Jus

For the comfort of all guests, please refrain from using cell phones in the dining room. our culinary team has developed this “Orchids Menu”. By using alternative methods of preparation with the freshest, most nutritious, local, sustainable, GMO-free ingredients and a creative blend of spices from around the globe, “Orchids Menu” will revolutionize how you view your food.

The result is an innovative, exciting cuisine.

Vikram Garg Executive Chef Appetizers

Ahi Crudo $22.00 GMO Horseradish, Daikon, Sake-Lemon Dressing FREE

Kampachi Tartar $20.00 Tobiko Caviar, Soy Ginger Gelée, Rice Crackers

Oysters $19.00 Japanese Cucumber and Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water

Big Island Abalone $16.00 GMO Sea Asparagus, Tomato and Fennel Nage FREE

Sea Scallops $19.00 Creamed Kahuku Corn, Crispy Bacon, Avocado Relish

Slow Roasted Red Veal $16.00 Smoked Ahi and Caper Sauce, Arugula, Toasted Macadamia Nuts

Big Island Goat Cheese $15.00 Endives, Candied Ginger, Beets, Tomato-Raisin Chutney, Olive Cake

Sumida Farm Watercress and Hearts of Palm Salad $14.00 GMO Roasted Ali’i Mushrooms, Balsamic Vinegar and Pickled Red Onion FREE

Orchids Salad $14.00 GMO Hirabara Greens, Seasonal Fruit and Pomegranate Vinaigrette FREE

Manoa Lettuce $12.00 Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Sweet Maui Onions and Tarragon Dressing

Hamakua Farm Mushroom Soup $12.00 GMO FREE Entrées

Kahuku Shrimp Ravioli $28.00 Shimeji Mushrooms, Parmesan Sauce, Ogo Salad

Seared Monchong $36.00 GMO Lemon Fried Rice, Tomato, Thai Basil and Coconut Molee FREE

Opah and Pork $36.00 Togarashi Spiced, Long Beans and Kabayaki Glazed Kurobuta Pork

Onaga “Orchids Style” $38.00 Steamed Long Tail Snapper, Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onions, Sizzled with Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce

Roasted Kona Lobster $59.00 GMO FREE

Island Seafood (for Two) $96.00

Mung Bean and Brown Rice “Risotto” $24.00 GMO Turmeric and Cumin, Cucumber Cilantro Salad FREE

Roasted Organic Chicken $28.00 GMO Quinoa and Parsley “Tabbouleh”, Grape Must FREE

Beef Striploin or Tenderloin $45.00 Green Peas Purée, Potatoes, Olives, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Beetroot and Balsamic Jus

Veal Chop $49.00 Shishito Peppers, Lyonnaise Potato, Soy-Shallot Glaze

Colorado Lamb Rack $53.00 Basil Crusted, Grilled Zucchini, Caramelized Shallot, Natural Jus

For the comfort of all guests, please refrain from using cell phones in the dining room. Sophisticated Selections $12.00

Pink Elephant AGinger-Sugar Rimmed Martini Glass Filled with Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Berry Juice and Ginger Syrup

Pineapple Flirtini Pineapple on the Palate Flirts with Vodka and Champagne to Scintillate the Senses

Mango Muse An Elegant Martini with Island Flair

Strawberry Basil Martini A Savory Martini Made with Tanqueray Ten, Sweet Strawberries and Fresh Basil

Guava Rangpur Fizz A Velvety Creation that Pairs the Unique Flavor of Rangpur Gin and the Tropical Flavor of Guava Liqueur

Lost Passion Rekindle Romance with a Sophisticated Touch Made with Tequila, Cointreau and Fresh Juices, Topped with Champagne

Very Berry Mojito Rebirth of a Classic with the Sumptuous Flavor of Berries, White Rum, Fresh Berries, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves and a Splash of Soda over Ice

Ginger Lychee Caipirissima This Cocktail was Inspired by the Brazilian Tradition of the Caipirinha with Muddled Fruit, Spicy Ginger Syrup and Fine Rum

Grapefruit Rum Cooler Refreshing Citrus Cocktail made with Rum and Freshly Squeezed Juices with a Splash of Bitters

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