Volume V, No. 41 Improvement Association Oct. 14 — Oct. 21, 2004

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Aloha Drive Park Plan

This week the City un- veiled the design for the park and parking facility pro- posed for Aloha Drive. In 2003, the city condemned the vacant 33,000-square- foot property at Seaside Avenue and Aloha Drive, one block mauka of Kuhio Avenue, for approximately $2.3 million. The site is temporarily being used as a base yard for Kuhio Avenue Construction. Nearby residents asked the city to stop a proposed senior living apartment building and support the park and parking plan. The origi- The Park is 21,000-square-feet nal project concept included a with landscaping and 40 new trees. parking facility with approximately It includes a children’s play area and a black ornamental fence. The 80 stalls, but to save the cost of Inside this issue: constructing the structure the city project is scheduled to go out to bid decided on a surface park with 48 later this month or early November Aloha Drive Park Plan 1 diagonal parking spaces around for awarding in December. The the perimeter. When the existing estimated completion date is third Brunch on the Beach 2 street parking is factored in, there quarter 2005. The total cost of de- is a net 35 additional parking sign and construction is approxi- Princess Kaiulani Celebration 2 spaces. mately $1 million. Beach Cleanup on Oct. 23rd 2

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Masters of the Palate 3

Film Festival Coming to Sunset 3 on the Beach

Queen’s Tour of the Waikiki 3 Historic Trail

Other Waikiki Events 4 Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting 4 and Hula Show

Brunch on the Beach, October 17th

Brunch on the Beach returns For informa- this Sunday, October 17, 9:00AM - tion call the City 1:30PM, featuring musical artist and County of Jake Shi- Honolulu at mabukuro! (808) 523-CITY Once (2489) or the again, Waikiki Improve- Brunch on ment Association the Beach at (808) 923- will trans- 1094. Sponsored form by the City, Ha- Kalakaua Avenue into a charming waii Tourism Authority & Waikiki outdoor café. Great Food. Enjoy Improvement Association. delicious breakfast specials, ome- Princess Kaiulani lets, entrees and desserts prepared by Waikiki’s finest chefs at incredi- Celebration bly low prices available only Royal Hawaiian Shopping at Brunch. Center celebrates the birthday of Princess Kaiulani through song and dance with an hour-long hula show by Halau Hula O Maiki on Saturday, October 16th, 7:00PM to 8:00PM. An historical photo exhibit depicts the life of Princess Waikiki Beach Cleanup, October 23 Kaiulani and her contributions to the Islands. The Bishop Museum The Waikiki Kahanamoku Statue has been commissioned to create Ohana Workforce in Kuhio Beach Park. these educational (WOW) will partici- Wear a company T- displays. The ex- pate in National “Let’s shirt and have a group hibit is on display Make a Difference!” photo taken! All are for pubic viewing Day by cleaning up welcome! Please call at the Fountain Waikiki Beach. Vol- 923-1094 ext. 6 (WIA) Courtyard until unteers will meet at or 971-6890 (Kathy October 16th. 7:00AM at the Duke Wong) to sign up. A Salute to the Royal Hawaiian Band One of ’s premiere cul- Led by Bandmaster Aaron tural assets, the Royal Hawaiian Mahi, they play a vital role in pre- Band was created by the royal senting the music, culture and his- decree of King Kamehameha III tory of Hawaii to both visitors and in 1836. Today it is an agency of residents. This week- the City and County of Honolulu end, the Royal Hawai- and the only full-time municipal ian Band Glee Club band in the United States. Per- will lead off the enter- forming throughout the world, tainment at Brunch on they are ambassadors of the mu- the Beach. sic and culture of Hawaii.

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“MASTERS OF THE PALATE” at Halekulani Guests will also enjoy wine gnon in commemoration of Hale- On October 15, Halekulani will th tastings and pairings under the kulani’s 20 anniversary The 80% host “Masters of the Palate,” a gala Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot reunion event that will feature the guidance of Chuck Furuya, mas- ter sommelier, Sansei Seafood and 10% Cabernet Franc Bor- resort’s chefs and wine managers of deaux style wine is beautifully past and present who began their Restaurants, and Randy Ching, Halekulani’s wine manager. structured with notes of plum and budding careers cherries and hints of vio- at Halekulani and lets for a long velvety fin- have become ish. “Celebrate” is the mentors for aspir- fifth addition to Haleku- ing young chefs. lani’s collection of de- Guests will sam- signer wines. ple the cuisine of Philippe Pado- The “Masters of the vani, chef and Palate” is priced at $100 owner of Pado- per person, including tax, vani’s Restaurant with proceeds benefiting & Wine Bar; the Leeward Community Edwin Goto, ex- College, Kapiolani Com- ecutive chef, munity College and the Mauna Lani Bay Culinary Institute of the Hotel and Bunga- Pacific. For reservations, lows; Goran Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Cli- please the food and bev- Streng, executive chef, Hawaii mat Winery exclusively crafted erage office at 931-5040. Prince Hotel; Khamtan “Celebrate” a Cabernet Sauvi- Tanhchaleun, executive chef, Koolau Golf Course; Ian Riseley and Linda Yamada, chef instructors at Sunset on the Beach, Oct. 23 & 24 Leeward Community College; and Halekulani’s famed chefs: Yves Gar- nier, chef de cuisine, La Mer; Darryl Fujita, executive chef, Haleku- lani/chef de cuisine, Orchids; Shawn Smith, executive sous chef; Keith The Hawaii International Film film festival. Also joining us that Hirata, sous chef, Franz Schaier, Festival will be presenting Sunset weekend will be the "Hawaii pastry chef and Rick Chang, pastry on the Beach on October 23rd Made" Craft Fair with two tents sous chef. and 24th and will announce the and 16 crafters and artists. More films to be shown as part of its to follow in our next edition! Take a Walk Through Waikiki’s Past The enchanting tural sites important to Hawaiian Shopping Center's 2000 years of Wai- Hawaii’s host culture will Fountain Courtyard. kiki’s hidden history take you along Kalakaua While on the two-mile come alive on the and Kuhio Beach tour, you will hear stories Queen's Tour of the Park. about Hawaiian royalty, an- Waikiki Historic Trail. Come Tours are every Tuesday, cient healing and the legen- discover Waikiki’s storied past Thursday and Saturday from dary Duke Kahanamoku. with a native Hawaiian historian 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Tours and storyteller. This free two- For information, call begin at 9:00 AM. Participants (808) 737-6442. hour guided walking tour of cul- should gather at the Royal

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Other Waikiki Events Every 10:30PM (Friday only), All Star 8:00PM, Princess Kaiulani Sunday in Hawaii, Sharkey’s Comedy Monarchy Series Show, October, Club. Thursdays at 10:00PM Royal Hawaiian Shopping 7:30AM, open mic following main show. Center; 7:00PM-9:00PM, Kapiolani For more information, 531- Ray Sowders & Friends— Park, Mara- 4242. Kihoalu Perform, Interna- thon Train- Friday, October 15: 9:00AM- tional Market Place. ing Jogging Clinic. 7:00PM, United Korean Assn. Pro- Sunday, October 17: 5:00AM- October 12th and 26th, Wai- gram for Military, kiki Community Center, Free 15- Bandstand; 6:00PM-8:00PM, Aloha minute consultations with Dr. Friday Concert, Royal Hawaiian Cecily Tsuchiya, DPM, Doctor of Shopping Center; 7:00PM-9:00PM, Podiatric Medicine & Sur- Lehuakea Performs, Interna- gery. Call 923-1802 for tional Market Place. 10:00AM, Niketown 30 x 30 information and to sched- Saturday, October 16: Race, Kapiolani Park Bandstand; ule an appointment. 9:00AM-5:00PM, HAA Craft 9:00AM-1:30PM, Brunch on the Every Friday, 4:00PM, Fair, Kapiolani Park; Beach (food, entertain- Princess Kaiulani Histori- 3:00PM-7:30PM, ment), Kalakaua Ave.; cal Tour, Sheraton Prin- Waimanalo 7th Day 9:00AM-5:00PM, HAA cess Kaiulani Hotel. Adventist Music Craft Fair, Kapiolani Every Wednesday, Thursday Program, Kapiolani Park Park. & Friday in October, 8:30PM and Bandstand; 7:00PM-

Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show DAILY!

Torch light- nomic Development (843-8002) lemanu and Ka Liko O Kapalai

ing, Hawaiian and the Hawaii Thursdays: Val music and Tourism Au- Crabbe and Na ‘Opio hula shows thority. are performed Fridays: Kale Pawai For the month daily at Hälau Na Pua Mai Ka of October: 6:30PM – Lani Mondays & 7:30PM at the Tuesdays: Saturday, October 9: Kuhio Beach “Auntie Pudgie” Coline Aiu Hälau Hula O Hula Mound, Young and Hawai- Maiki near the Duke Kahanamoku ian Serenaders statue. FREE. Sunday, October 10: Rich Wednes- Presented by Pedrina Hälau Hula ‘O days: the City’s Of- Napunaheleonapua Ainsley Ha- fice of Eco-

Waikiki Improvement If you would like to share news with other Association members of WIA, please send your info to [email protected] or fax to 923-2622. 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 760 Honolulu, HI 96815 Check out our monthly calendar of free activi- Phone: (808) 923-1094 ties and yearly calendar listing at: Fax: (808) 923-2622 Email: [email protected] www.waikikiimprovement.com

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