Volume VI, No. 49 Waikiki Improvement Association Dec. 8 2005 — Dec. 15 2005 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire Bill 71 Relating to Street Performers Passes Second Reading The Honolulu City pressing strong support and Coun- suming that it is reported out of Council held a public cilmembers Barbara Marshall and committee in some form, it must hearing on Bill 71 Nestor Garcia expressing concerns. then pass third and final reading (2005), CD1 – Relat- The 3PM public hearing before before the City Council on Janu- ing to Street Perform- the full Council was delayed until ary 25th. If it passes third read- ers on Wednesday, December ing, it will then be given to Mayor th 5:30PM by the Waimea Falls issue. 7 . At least 40 businesses and A special mahalo to all who waited Mufi Hannemann to review and organizations testified in support throughout the afternoon to testify! hopefully be signed into law. of the bill. As a result of their con- Bill 71 has been referred back to Our work is not done. We sistent, steadfast commitment to must continue to support Bill 71 address this issue, Bill 71 passed the Executive Matters and Legal Af- fairs Committee chaired by Council- throughout this process. Testifiers second reading. The vote was will be needed on both January nine in favor to zero against, with member Charles Djou and is on their agenda for January 12th. As- 12th and 25th. Stay tuned to the Councilmember Charles Djou ex- Wiki Wiki Wire for future an- nouncements. WIA would like to thank the following businesses and organiza- Inside this issue: tions for their efforts on behalf of Waikiki’s pedestrians: Bill 71 Passes 2nd Reading 1 ABC Stores, Division of MNS, Ltd., Ashford & Wriston, CB Rich- Hilton Powerhouse Lineup 2 ard Ellis, Crazy Shirts, DFS Hawaii, E Noa Corporation, First Hawaiian Bank, Graham Murata Russell LLC, Halekulani Hotel, Sweet Suite Package from Out- Hilton Resorts Hawaii, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, In- 3 rigger ternational Market Place, Louis Vuitton Waikiki Store, Magic of Polynesia, Maui Divers of Hawaii, Outrigger Enterprises Inc., Paradise Cruise, Ltd., Radisson Prince Kuhio Hotel, Resortquest Wally Amos 4 Hawaii, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Steiner Family Ltd., Tiki's Grill & Bar, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Waikiki Busi- Santa Hits the Beach! 4 ness Plaza, Waikiki Trade Center, Sheraton Hotels, Hawaii Hotel Association, Hawaii Hotel Security Association, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Visitor Industry Security Assoc., Honolulu Honolulu Zoo Tours 4 Fire Department, Honolulu Police Department, Native Hawaiian Hospitality, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Retail Mer- Other Waikiki Events 5 chants, Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, Waikiki Business Im- provement District Association, Waikiki Neighborhood Board, Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting 6 Waikiki Residents Association, and Zanzabar Night Club. Waikiki Parade Watch 6 Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa Closes 2005 Tropics Concert Series with Powerhouse Lineup In the final “An Evening at the Tropics” concert of 2005, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa presents a power- ful lineup of Na Kama, Danny Couch and Jasmine Trias. The concert takes place on Thurs- day, December 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the hotel’s Tropics Showroom. Brian Mersberg, Danny Naipo and Eric Lee comprise the trio Na Kama. In the last year, the group has traveled and per- formed with the legendary Makaha Sons. Mersberg and Lee’s first album as a duo, “Ke Ala Hou,” was nominated for the 1998 Na Hoku Hanohano Award’s Hawaiian Language Performance. Since then, they Hoku Hanohano Award winner, his drummer in the film, “All Girl have released a number of al- single “These Islands” from his Band” alongside Hillary Duff. bums including “Hawaiian Style “Almost Paradise” CD was the In partnership with KUMU ra- Volume I” in 2001 and “Come theme song for the 1998 Miss Uni- dio, “An Evening at the Tropics” is and See…Hawaii” and “Our verse Pageant. For six years, the part of the Hilton’s commitment to Ohana’s 1st Christmas” in 2003. Hawaii Visitors Bureau used the celebrating Hawaii’s culture and Last year, they released “Our song “These Islands,” in a worldwide music through performances by Ohana’s 2nd Christmas.” campaign promoting Hawaii. On his the islands’ top musicians at its Web site, www.dannycouch.com, he The legendary Danny Couch Tropics Showroom. The concert is offering his newest CD, series enjoyed a successful debut was a featured entertainer at the “Christmas In Hawai‘i,” with some- Don Ho Show in the Hilton Ha- in September with performances thing special. He is audibly auto- by Maunalua, Henry Kapono and waiian Village Dome from 1980 graphing each CD, which will be to 1990. He won the Hawaii Makana. The concerts are free wrapped in a lauhala basket and and open to the public; cocktails audition in 1984, for “Star mailed in time for Christmas. Search” and went on to perform and pupu are available for pur- on national television. A Na Jasmine Trias has been an is- chase. The concerts are broad- land favorite since her successful cast on KUMU radio, (94.7 FM) run as a finalist on locally, and available through 2004’s “American Idol” streaming audio on series. In July of this www.breezeofhawaii.com on the year, she released her Saturday following the concert first CD, a self-titled al- starting at noon Hawaii time (5 bum featuring selections p.m. EST). Validated parking will such as “Excuses” and be available at the Hilton Hawai- “Sexy Boy.” She has ian Village. quickly become a triple threat artist, expecting to play a singer and PVaogluem 2e VI, No. 49 Page 2 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire Outrigger Suite Package is a Sweet Way to Self-Indulge Though it’s called a Suite cials, body therapies and grooming and change. Package may not Package, there’s a lot more to services. For guests who’ve just be combined with other offers, Outrigger Waikiki’s new travel arrived, the Marine Anti-Stress Body and restrictions may apply. A offer than just spacious ocean- Mask is designed specifically to help 10% commission is available to front accommodations overlook- travelers recover from the stresses qualified travel agents. ing Hawaii’s most famous beach. of traveling and jet lag. For reservations or informa- According to Roy Cordeiro, The price of the package is US tion, call toll free 800- director of sales & marketing for $2,372 for three nights accommoda- OUTRIGGER (1-800-688-7444) the deluxe Outrigger Waikiki on tions in an oceanfront suite or US within the United States, Guam the Beach, the hotel’s new Suite $2,732 for three nights in a deluxe and Canada. Outrigger’s toll-free Package is designed for travel- oceanfront suite, including the lim- number is available internation- ers who believe a vacation isn’t ousine transport, lei greeting, wel- ally via AT&T’s Direct 800 Ser- complete without a healthy dose come basket, and dining and spa vice. Elsewhere call direct to 303- of self-indulgence. credit. Additional nights may be 369-7777 (long distance charges “Vacation travel is really added at Outrigger’s Best Available apply). Or, visit about taking time out for your- Rate. Package prices are valid from www.outriggerwaikiki.com or e- self,” he said. “Our Suite Pack- December 22, 2005, through De- mail [email protected]. age is meant to offer the extra cember 21, 2006, and are on a per- self-pampering that many travel- suite, double occupancy basis; sub- ers are looking for without sacri- ject to availability, applicable taxes, ficing good value.” The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Suite Package begins from the time of arrival at the Honolulu International Airport. Guests are met at their airport gate with a deluxe lei greeting for two and transported via pri- vate limousine to the baggage claim area to collect their lug- gage before proceeding to the hotel, where an express check-in service awaits them. A beautiful oceanfront suite overlooking Waikiki Beach comes with a wel- coming basket filled with such goodies as chocolate-covered strawberries grown in Hawaii, sweet pineapple and chocolate truffles. The Suite Package also in- cludes a $100 dining credit good at Hula Grill Waikiki, Chuck’s Steak House or the renowned Duke’s Canoe Club restaurant, plus a $100 credit at Serenity Spa, whose menu includes a wide variety of massages, fa- PVaogluem 3e VI, No. 49 Page 3 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire Meet Wally Amos & Friends Chip & Cookie at the Waikiki Community Center Hear the famous cookie cookie. He started at Sachs Fifth Wally will have a new product maker Wally Amos, aka Famous Avenue as an under-paid stock boy. for you to meet and taste! th Amos, on December 14 , He later moved to Los Angeles and This event is free to the public 10:00AM-11:30AM, in the Wai- was in the mailroom of the William but seating is limited. Call 923- kiki Community Center audito- Morris Agency. That’s where it all 1802 for a reservation. Free park- rium. began. From mailroom to becoming ing is available on a first-come Wally was born in Tallahas- the first American-African agent with basis. The Waikiki Community see, Florida, and lived a child- the William Morris Agency, to form- Center is located at 310 hood that was not always stable ing his own theatrical management Paoakalani Avenue. and trouble-free. At twelve he agency, Wally has lead a rich and moved to New York under the varied life that can inspire us all. custody of his aunt who baked Wally is happily married to Christine him his first chocolate chip Harris-Amos and has lived in Kailua the last 20 years.