Volume IX, No. 1 Waikīkī Improvement Association Jan 3, 2008 — Jan 10, 2008

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Pro Bowl returns Hale Koa to Hawai‘i in 2009 begins renovations

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has Hale Koa announces a number of renovations in announced that the Pro Bowl will return to Hawai‘i 2008. The renovation of the Ilima Tower is in 2009. The state-sponsored Pro Bowl is underway. They are totally renovating all the guest administered and coordinated for the State of rooms, the main kitchen and the Banyan Tree Hawai‘i through the HTA. Showroom. They will also renovate all of the “We are very pleased that the National Football restrooms and “Warriors” as well. They plan to League (NFL) will bring the Pro Bowl to Hawai‘i for renovate the other banquet rooms in 2009. the 30th consecutive year,” said David Uchiyama, Due to the renovations, the Hale Koa Room will Vice President Marketing for HTA. “The Pro Bowl be closed for three months and the Champagne has a tremendous financial impact on our Sunday Brunch has been canceled, as well as the community and provides significant worldwide shows that were in the Banyan Tree. However, Hale exposure for Hawai‘i as a visitor destination. HTA Koa’s guests will not go without entertainment! views the Pro Bowl as an important marketing Hale Koa is introducing new shows in the Lū‘au vehicle for our state. As such, this is a very exciting Garden! announcement for the HTA. To date, we have had Three unique and entertaining shows are two initial meetings to discuss a future agreement coming: “This is Hawai‘i” with the “voice of Aloha,” with the NFL and this is very positive news.” Marlene Sai; “Forever Paradise” with Malu In 2007, the Pro Bowl accounted for more than Productions and “Experience Aloha” with Nohelani $28 million in spending. In addition to the Cypriano. economic contributions to the state, the NFL Mondays and Thursdays we will still have their provides other important benefits to Hawai‘i great lū‘au with Glenn Medeiros! On Tuesdays they including youth training clinics which allow boys will have a new, exciting and innovative magic show and girls to train with some of the NFL’s best and with just the right touch of comedy starring Mark over $3.5 million in charitable contributions to the Allen Mauricio. The Lū‘au Garden has added items state over the past 10 years. to the family-friendly menu and will have “up-close” magicians performing during the dinner and balloon characters for the keiki. On Wednesdays they celebrate nostalgic showcasing our island music through the ages with special guest artists.

Inside this issue:

Hilton tees off new year with Sony Open week 2 Waikīkī hula show at Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound 3

Waikīkī Beach Marriott shares spirit of giving 2 Waikīkī Parade Watch 4

MAC 24-7 celebrates Elvis’s birthday 3

Hilton Hawaiian Village tees off new year with Sony Open week Autograph session with Parker McLachlin, tips from the pros and putting for prizes

Popular Hawaii-born PGA TOUR pro • Tips with the Pros: Tuesday, January 8 and Parker McLachlin is helping the Hilton Thursday, January 10, 10 to 11 a.m. (Tapa Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa Sales Gallery near the Coach Store) – Golf pros officially tee off a weeklong of events from the Luana Hills Country Club will offer leading up to the PGA TOUR’s Sony free golf lessons. Open in Hawaii. The Village is the official resort sponsor of the tournament, As the official resort sponsor of the Sony Open, which will be played at Waialae Country Club, the Hilton Hawaiian Village is selling daily and season ® January 7-13. badges at its American Express Desk on the Tapa Concourse and at the Village Golf & Logo Shop in the As part of the weeklong of Sony Open activities at Rainbow Bazaar. Additionally, round-trip shuttle the Hilton Hawaiian Village, here are other events service departs from the Village’s Tapa Bus Depot being planned: every 30 minutes beginning at 7 a.m. to Waialae • Autograph Session with Parker McLachlin: Country Club for a $2 one-way fee per person. Sunday, January 6, 4 to 5 p.m. (Tapa Also to mark Sony Open Week at the Village, the Concourse near the Tapa Bar) – McLachlin is a Tapa Bar will be offering the following drink specials Hawaii-born PGA TOUR player who earned between January 7 and 13: Golf Martini, Hole in One, more than $600,000 in 2007. Palmer Cocktail and Nineteenth Hole. All drinks cost $8.50 each. For more information about the Sony • Putt for Prizes: Monday, January 7; Open in Hawaii week at the Village, please call the Wednesday, January 9 and Friday, January resort at (808) 949-4321 and ask for the American 11, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. (Tapa Sales Express® Desk at ext. 69026. Gallery near the Coach Store) – Sink the putt and win Hilton Grand Vacations Company and Sony Open in Hawaii prizes.

Waikīkī Beach Marriott joins the Salvation Army in the spirit of giving and sharing

In the spirit of giving and sharing, associates of Beach Marriott Resort & Spa purchased gifts valued at more than $3,400 to be presented to 100 Hawaii children and senior citizens this holiday season through the resort¹s partnership with The Salvation Army. For the past three years, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has partnered with The Salvation Army, organizing a Christmas tree decorated with Angel tags in the resort¹s associate dining room. Each holiday season, associates choose an angel tag and donate a desired gift for a child or senior citizen.

Pictured at right: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa associates donate 100 gifts to Hawaii's children and senior citizens in need through its partnership with The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program..

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Happy Birthday Elvis! MAC 24-7 celebrates the “King’s” birthday

Elvis loved Hawaii and Hawaii loved Elvis. Born 24-7 menu is the “Elvis,” buttermilk pancakes that January 8, 1935, the King would have been 73 years include one of his favorite foods – peanut butter. If old. From his first visit in the 50’s, Hawaii was you ALONE finish an order of “Elvis Pancakes,” the immediately a favorite destination for Elvis. He made restaurant will treat you to them! 3 movies here, performed in several concerts – “Will Elvis be in the house?” That’s a question including a benefit concert in 1961 for the U.S.S. everyone’s asking. Join the gang at MAC 24-7. You Arizona Memorial, and enjoyed vacations here. never know what surprises are in store! The 24-hour celebration at MAC 24-7 will begin at The second annual “Elvis Birthday Celebration” is 1:45am HST (Elvis was born at 4:45am CST). Guests on Tuesday, January 8, beginning at 1:35am HST for will have an opportunity to watch his Hawaii movies 24 hours at MAC 24-7 in the Hilton Waikiki Prince and concert on the restaurant’s 4 – 50” TVs and listen Kūhiō, 2500 Kuhio Avenue. to his music. One of the signature items on the MAC

Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound

Authentic Hawaiian music and Saturday, January 12: Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O hula shows are performed nightly Maiki except Mondays, 6:00PM – 7:00PM, by Hawaii's finest hula Sunday, January 13: Leimomi Ho and hālau (troupes) and Hawaiian Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula performers at the Kuhio Beach Friday, January 18: Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Hula Mound, near Duke Mai Ka Lani Kahanamoku statue, beachside Saturday, January 19: Joan S. Lindsey and the Joan Uluniu & Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. S. Lindsey Hula Studio These are outdoor performances Sunday, January 20: Twyla Mendez and Halau Na with seating on the grass or on Pua ‘Ale beach chairs or beach mats. Cameras are welcome. Friday, January 25: Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Presented by the City’s Office of Economic Mai Ka Lani Development (843-8002) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. FREE. Schedule subject to change without Saturday, January 26: Kapi'olani Ha'o and Halau Ke notice. Kia'i A O Hula For the month of January: Sunday, January 27: Momi Cruz-Losano & Halau Hula Namakahonuakapiliwale Mondays: No show Tuesdays and Thursdays: Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia Wednesdays: Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Hālau Ka Liko Ka Palai Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula Friday, January 4: Moana Chang and the Aloha Boat Days Show Saturday, January 5: Michael & James Dela Cruz and Hula Halau O Na 'Opio Me Na Kupuna O Ko'olau Sunday, January 6: Kapi'olani Ha'o and Halau Ke Kia'i A O Hula Friday, January 11: Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani

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Waikīkī parade watch (courtesy of the City)

January 6, 2008 Sunday BOB & RON'S 5K RUN sponsored by the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club. The 7:00AM Starts run is expected to have 100 runners. It will start at Monsarrat Ave., to makai 9:00AM Ends jog path of Paki Ave., to Poni Moi path, to Kalakaua Ave. path (2 loops) and finish at Hon. Marathon finish line on Kalakaua Ave. Contact: John Simmonds 373-3609 E-mail: [email protected]

January 20, 2008 Sunday PARADE OF CHAMPIONS sponsored by City & County of /Waikiki 4:00PM Starts Improvement Association. The event is expected to have 1,000 marchers, 20 6:00PM Ends vehicles, 3 floats, 3 bands. It will start at Ft. DeRussy to Kalakaua Ave., end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Contact: Isaac Hokama 527-6090, E-mail: [email protected]

January 21, 2008 Monday DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE sponsored by Martin Luther 9:00AM Starts King Coalition. The event is expected to have 2,000 marchers, 100 vehicles, 20 12noon Ends floats, 6 bands. It will start at Ala Moana Park, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot in Queen Kapiolani Park. Contact: Patricia Anthony 384-4038 Fax: 672-4129

The above is based on the most current information available from the event organizers as of the date of this publication. For more information, call the Department of Transportation Services, 808-527-6009.

If you would like to share news with other Waikīkī Improvement 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 website at: Phone: 808-923-1094 Fax: 808-923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com

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