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ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS | WINTER 2012
- kaua‘i • o‘ahu • moloka‘i • lana‘i • maui • hawai‘i island Waialua Falls, Maui Welcome to the Hawaiian Islands.
HAWAI‘I IS HOME TO A MULTITUDE of historic and cultural sites, attractions, cultural festivals, concerts, craft fairs, athletic events, and farmers’ markets. While some are enjoyed primarily by residents, we think they can also provide excitement for visitors. Others are among the islands’ best kept secrets, unknown not only to travelers but even to many who live here.
This guide is a brief introduction to Hawai‘i’s endless variety of special events and off-the-beaten path attractions, offered to our visitor stakeholders for informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as a recommendation of any specifi c activity or attraction or be seen an endorsement of any organization.
There’s so much more to Hawai‘i than one can imagine!
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HAWAI‘I ISLAND 23 Festival of Lights 23 08 ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Hanapēpē - Friday Art Night 24 08 15th Annual Big Island International Marathon Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti 2012 24 09 Kahilu Th eatre's 2012 Presenting Season Kaua‘i Historical Society’s Kapa‘a History Tour-Kapa‘a Town 25 09 Aloha Saturdays Kaua‘i Music Festival 25 10 Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Kōloa Heritage Trail 26 10 Anna Ranch Heritage Center Kōloa Plantation Days Festival 26 11 Big Island Abalone Corporation Lāwa'i International Center 27 11 Bike Kīlauea Volcano & Wine Tasting Tour Nā ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens 27 12 Hawai‘i AG-Ventures National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden Tour 28 12 Hilo Farmers Market National Tropical Botanical Garden, Limahuli Garden 28 13 Hilo Hula Days: 113 Days of Aloha by the Bay National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden 29 13 Keauhou Kahalu'u Heritage Center Steelgrass Farm - Chocolate Farm Tour 29 14 Lavaman Triathlon Waimea Historic Walking Tour 30 14 Lyman Museum & Mission House Waimea Town Celebration 15 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival - LANA‘I 15 Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority 16 Onizuka Center for International Astronomy 34 Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center 16 Palace Th eater's Presenting Season 17 Th e Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea MAUI 17 Th e Kahalu‘u Bay Project 38 Bailey House Museum 18 Volcano Art Center - Nī'aulani Campus 38 East Maui Taro Festival 18 Volcano Native Rain Forest Restoration & Education Project 39 Friday Night Is Art Night 39 Guided Tours KAUA‘I 40 Guided Tours/Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrations 22 Aloha Friday Lei Making Workshop 40 Hāna's Past with Hāna's People 22 Conservation, Ecotourism, and Education Initiatives at 41 Hawai‘i Nature Center - ‘Īao Valley, Maui Makauwahi Cave Festival of Lights 41 Hawaiian Music Series Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Waik k
42 Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center 42 Kīpahulu ‘Ohana - Cultural Interpretive Hike and 61 Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Taro Patch Tour 62 Honolulu Academy of Art -- Art after Dark 43 Kō‘ie‘ie Fishpond-Revitalizing a Wall-Revitalizing a Culture 62 Honolulu Festival Foundation 43 Lahaina Kā‘anapali Railroad - Sugar Cane Train 63 Honolulu Fish Auction 44 Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series 63 Honolulu Triathlon 44 Maui Channel Swim 64 James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge 45 Maui OnStage 2012 Season 64 Ka Wā Hula O Honolulu "Th e Honolulu Hula Season" 45 Maui Paradise Marathon and Aloha Half-Marathon 65 Kaiser Permanente Telcom Great Aloha Run 46 Maui Pops Orchestra Concerts 65 Koko Crater Botanical Garden 46 National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kahanu Garden Tour 66 Lantern Floating Hawai‘i 47 Pāhana Ho‘ōla - Seeds of Hope 66 Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden 47 Tedeschi Vineyards 67 Mānoa Heritage Center 48 Th e Maui Film Festival 67 Mission Houses Museum 48 Visual Arts Exhibit Program 68 Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai 49 Volunteering on Vacation 68 Native Books / Nā Mea Hawai‘i - On-going Workshops 69 North Shore Swim Series MOLOKA‘I 69 Okinawan Festival 52 Moloka'i Mule Rides 70 Paddle Core Fitness 70 Pan-Pacifi c Festival O‘AHU 71 Prince Kūhiō Celebration 71 56 2012 Pro Bowl Prince Lot Hula Festival 72 56 Aloha Festivals Saturday Farmers Market at Kapi‘olani Community College 72 57 Cultural Education & Stewardship of the Waikalua Second Saturdays 73 Loko Fishpond Sharing the Plantation Experience 73 57 Diamond Head Classic Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl 74 58 First Friday: Honolulu’s Downtown Gallery Walk Th e Contemporary Museum 74 58 Foster Botanical Garden Wahiawā Botanical Garden 75 59 Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Waikīkī Spam® Jam 75 59 Hawai‘i Nature Center - Makiki, O‘ahu Wild Side Specialty Tours 60 Hawai‘i Opera Th eatre Season STATEWIDE 60 Hawai‘i's Plantation Village 61 Hawaiian Islands Invitational 78 King Kamehameha Celebration Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park THE BIG ISLAND
HAWAI‘I ISLAND has inspired awe in everyone from ancient civilizations to curious schoolchildren and your clients won’t be much different. As the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of wonders. This is the home of one of the world’s most active volcanoes (K-ilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 33,000 feet (Maunakea), the most massive mountain in the world (Maunaloa) and the largest park in the state (Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world’s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Whether your clients are looking for a romantic getaway or a journey off the beaten path, they can discover it all on Hawai‘i’s Island of Adventure.
DECEMBER 2011 HAWAI‘I ISLAND
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i 15th Annual Big Island International Marathon ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i tells dual stories of In this annual marathon and 13.1 mile and 3.1 mile run/ the renowned Maunakea volcano, with its world-famous walk, participants run the coast of old Hawai‘i along the astronomy and rich traditions of Hawaiian culture. Pacifi c Ocean, through tropical rainforests, past rushing Located on a nine-acre campus above the University waterfalls and along black lava beaches to fi nish at the of Hawai‘i-Hilo, with spectacular views of Hilo Bay, historic Hilo Bay front. A fl at, cool and fun course in the ‘‘Imiloa Astronomy Center provides a unique experience beautiful Hilo area. for visitors, students, and families seeking to explore the DATE(S) connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the March 18, 2012 science of astronomy. COST/FEES Photo by: Out of Sea media See website for details DATE(S) NICHE Tuesday-Sunday Sports COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION Adults: $17.50; Children 4-12: $9.50 Company: Big Island International Marathon Assoc. NICHE Location: Hilo Edu Tourism Phone: (808) 969-7400
CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Website: www.hilomarathon.org Location: 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo Phone: (808) 969-9700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imiloahawaii.org
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Kahilu Theatre's 2012 Presenting Season Aloha Saturdays
Kahilu Th eatre’s 2012 season is devoted to their stories. Th is event presents the most authentic show of Hawaiian Th e artists being presented this season through their art music (slack key guitar, steel guitar, ‘ukulele and falsetto are telling stories of the American experience: jazz, modern musicians) and dance in the state. All forms of Hawaiian dance, mele, iconic photography and prose, and a history music will be featured as well as the top hula hālau of music. It features artists in the Main Concert Series and (schools) in the state. in the Makana Series (free to the community) in afternoon DATE(S) and evening performances. Th e Kahilu Th eatre is also Every 3rd Saturday celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Waimea `Ukulele COST/FEES and Slack Key Guitar Institute. Th is event has become a Free meeting place for artists and the very passionate audience of Hawaiian music. NICHE Cultural Tourism DATE(S) Year round CONTACT INFORMATION Company: East Hawai‘i Cultural Council COST/FEES Location: Hilo Varies Phone: (808) 961-5711 NICHE Email: [email protected] Cultural Tourism Website: www.ehcc.org CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kahilu Th eatre Foundation Location: Kamuela Phone: (808) 885-7936 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kahilutheatre.org
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Amy B.H. Greenwell Anna Ranch Heritage Center Ethnobotanical Garden At the Garden, you will see over 200 species of plants that A heritage center with beautiful gardens located on a grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona working ranch in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island. Th e Center before Captain Cook arrived in the late 18th century. demonstrates and celebrates the history of ranching Th ere are endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian introduced in Hawai‘i and the lives of Anna Perry-Fiske and her plants. Th e Garden landscape refl ects the biogeographical remarkable Hawaiian family. Anna Ranch has been placed zones of a typical Kona ‘ahupua‘a. on the Hawai‘i State Register of Historic Places.
DATE(S) DATE(S) Monday-Saturday Tuesday-Saturday
COST/FEES COST/FEES $4 donation for adults Guided Tour: $10/person
NICHE NICHE Eco Tourism Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Company: Anna Ranch Heritage Center Location: 82-6188 Māmalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook Location: 65-1480 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela Phone: (808) 323-3318 Phone: (808) 885-4426 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell/index.html Website: www.annaranch.org
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Big Island Abalone Corporation Bike Kı¯lauea Volcano & Wine Tasting Tour Big Island Abalone Corporation, a tenant of the Natural Join Bikevolcano.com for a guided Summit to Sea bicycle Energy Labs of Hawai‘i Authority (NELHA), now off ers adventure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, followed weekday tours of its 10-acre abalone farm, which utilizes by a visit to Volcano Winery. Tour includes all equipment, pure, nutrient-rich cold seawater from 3,000 feet off the lunch, beverages, a professional interpretive guide, and Kona Coast to raise the prized mollusks. Guests can hold, van support. Bike as much or as little of this mostly taste and purchase live abalone raised at Hawai‘i’s only downhill route of level paved roads and trails as you wish. abalone farm. Afterwards, relax at Volcano Winery and sip local fruit-
DATE(S) infused wines born of the rich, volcanic soil. Monday-Th ursday DATE(S)
COST/FEES Call for reservations Adults $10 COST/FEES
NICHE See website Technolog y Tourism NICHE
CONTACT INFORMATION Edu Tourism Company: Big Island Abalone Corporation CONTACT INFORMATION Location: 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kona Company: Bikevolcano.com, Inc. Phone: (808) 334-0034 Location: Hilo Email: see website to email Phone: (888) 934-9199 Website: www.bigislandabalone.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikevolcano.com
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Hawai‘i AG-Ventures Hilo Farmers Market
Hawai‘i AG-Ventures is a direct marketing program that Th e Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when combines the people, foods and farms of Hawai‘i into you are on Hawai‘i’s Big Island. Over 100 local farmers and experiences of diverse cultures, extraordinary produce crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical and natural beauty. Your Hawai‘i AG-Venture is like no fl owers in a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls back other tour off ering in the islands. Hawai‘I AG-Ventures to the old “plantation” days of early Hilo. Located at the works to coordinate your interests with our participating corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in growers and processors, providing a full range of visits. historic downtown Hilo, it’s open all year round, every On-farm visits of Hawai‘i AG-Ventures represent a good, Wednesday and Saturday, from dawn ‘til it’s gone. balanced variety and diversity of crops, geographic areas, DATE(S) and producers on the Big Island. Wednesdays and Saturdays DATE(S) COST/FEES Call for reservations Free COST/FEES NICHE Call for details Agri Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Edu Tourism Company: Hilo Farmers Market CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Downtown Hilo Company: Hawai‘i AG-Ventures Phone: (808) 933-1000 Location: Kamuela Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 775-8015 Website: www.hilofarmersmarket.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiagventures.com
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Hilo Hula Days: 113 Days of Aloha Keauhou Kahalu’u Heritage Center by the Bay Th is event occurs every day cruise ships dock at Hilo Some of Hawai‘i’s most culturally signifi cant sites are Harbor in 2011. Visitors and residents look, listen, learn found throughout Keauhou and Kahalu‘u. After years and experience hula and Hawaiian cultural traditions of planning and community discussion, Keauhou has presented by schools, hula halau and other cultural embarked on a restoration campaign throughout the practitioners. Hawaiian artisans and fi ne crafters teach destination. Because of cultural sensitivity and on-going and share their works; participants take home handcrafted work, site access is limited. To tell the story, Keauhou has mementos and fond memories. documented the reconstruction of Hapaiali‘i and Ke‘eku
DATE(S) heiau as a pictorial story. Dramatic visuals capture the Year round visitor’s interest and storyboards relating to the images that tell the story of these signifi cant archaeological sites. COST/FEES Free DATE(S) Daily NICHE Cultural tourism COST/FEES Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hilo Downtown Improvement Association NICHE Location: Hilo Cultural Tourism Phone: (808) 935-8850 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Keauhou Shopping Center Website: www.downtownhilo.com Location: 78-6740 Makolea Street, Kailua-Kona Phone: (808) 322-0088 Email: [email protected] Website: www.keauhouresort.com/visit-cultural.html
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Lavaman Triathlon Lyman Museum & Mission House
The Lavaman Triathlon and Sports Festival is an Th e Lyman Museum began as the Lyman Mission House, extravaganza of sports and fi tness culminating in the originally built for New England missionaries David and Lavaman Triathlon Olympic Distance Triathlon. Th e Sarah Lyman in 1839. Today, the Mission House has Lavaman experience has grown into a multi-sports festival, been preserved, and is on both the State and National complete with the Lavaman Youth Biathlon. Lavaman Registers of Historic Places. The Lyman Museum Triathlon has been featured worldwide on the Outdoor building, next door to the Mission House, houses a Life Network (OLN) and incorporated into the OLN superb collection of artifacts, fi ne art, and natural history show, “Triathlon World.” specimens. Visitors touring the two facilities can see the
DATE(S) old Mission House and life as it was 150 years ago, as well April 1, 2012 as state-of-the-art exhibits on many aspects of Hawaiian natural history and culture. COST/FEES See Website DATE(S) Monday-Saturday NICHE Sports COST/FEES Call for details CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lavaman Triathlon NICHE Location: Waikoloa, Kona Cultural Tourism Phone: See Website CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Lyman Museum & Mission House Website: www.lavamantriathlon.com Location: 276 Haili St., Hilo Phone: (808) 935-5021 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lymanmuseum.org
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Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is a week-long Th e Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority cultural festival that take places annually on the island (NELHA) is a state agency that operates a unique and of Hawai‘i. It honors King David Kalākaua who was innovative ocean science and technology park in Kailua- called the “Merrie Monarch” for his patronage of the Kona on the island of Hawai‘i. Strategically located at arts and is credited for restoring many Hawaiian cultural Keāhole Point next to the Kona International Airport and traditions during his reign, including hula. Many hula adjacent to one of the steepest bathymetric off shore slopes hālau’s, including some from the U.S. mainland and in the Hawaiian Islands, NELHA off ers an incredible Japan, attend the festival each year to participate in festival combination of assets in one location. exhibitions and competitions, which are considered the DATE(S) most prestigious of all hula contests. Monday-Th ursday DATE(S) COST/FEES April 8-14, 2012 Call for details COST/FEES NICHE See website for prices Technolo g y Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: Th e Natural Energy Lab of HI Authority CONTACT INFORMATION Location: 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy Company: Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Phone: (808) 329-8073; (808) 329-7341 Location: 865 Pi‘ilani St, Hilo Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 935-9168 Website: www.nelha.org/education/education.html Email: N/A Website: www.merriemonarch.com
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Onizuka Center for Palace Theater’s Presenting Season International Astronomy Th e Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Hilo’s Historic Palace Theater will offers diverse, Information Station is open during the day and takes affordable and authentic cultural events highlighting stargazing tours during the night. Th e center owns several Hawai‘i’s performing artists and its fi lmmakers. Th e high quality portable telescopes through which the night annual May Day Mele is a free community music festival sky may be viewed by visitors. One of the telescopes has that will take place on May 1st and features a stellar lineup a spectrograph and a Coronado H-alpha scope mounted of Hawaiian musicians. on it so that visitors can view sunspots and stellar spectra DATE(S) during the daytime. Year round * Summit Tours are held on Saturday and Sunday from COST/FEES 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Fee - Varies * Stargazing Programs are held every night from 6:00 to 10:00 PM NICHE Cultural Tourism DATE(S) Call for reservations CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Friends of the Palace Th eater COST/FEES Location: 38 Haili St., Hilo Call for details Phone: (808) 934-7010 NICHE Email: [email protected] Edu Tourism Website: www.hilopalace.com CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Onizuka Visitors’ Center Location: On Mauna Kea Summit Phone: (808) 974-4205 Email: N/A Website: www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis
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The Art and Traditions The Kahalu‘u Bay Project of Hula at Kilauea Monthly hula kahiko performances at the hula platform An on-site environmental and cultural education program located in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. These using volunteers to increase the awareness of visitors at performances present a history of hula. Its traditions the reef and shoreline area of Kahalu‘u Bay about the and the background of hula kahiko and chant along signifi cance of the marine ecosystem and how to enjoy the with performance in a natural, outdoor setting. Also in area without damaging the coral and marine life.
Volcano, intimate hula and ‘‘ukulele lessons and hands- DATE(S) on cultural demonstrations are off ered weekly by a local Year round cultural practitioner. COST/FEES Photo by: Jesse Tunison Volunteer DATE(S) NICHE Ye a r rou nd Voluntourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION Free Company: Th e Kohala Center, Inc. NICHE Location: Kailua-Kona Cultural Tourism Phone: (808) 887-6411
CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Volcano Art Center Website: www.kohalacenter.org Location: Hawai‘I Volcanoes National Park Phone: (808) 967-8222 Email: [email protected] Website: www.volcanoartcenter.org
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Volcano Art Center - Nı¯’aulani Campus Volcano Native Rain Forest Restoration & Education Project Th e Volcano Art Center’s mission is to promote, develop, Th e program includes Niaulani Nature Walks to educate and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of visitors about the Volcano Native Rain Forest, forest Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in workdays to address weeds and invasive species and to the visual, literary, and performing arts. Imagine a place replant native plants in the area, and service learning and where creativity, exploration, and the highest caliber of voluntourism activities including the planting of a “lei educational and artistic experience thrive. Volcano Art garden” featuring native plants used in lei-making.
Center’s arts and environmental education campus at DATE(S) Niaulani is this place. Ye a r rou nd DATE(S) COST/FEES Monday-Friday Call for details COST/FEES NICHE Free Edu Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Edu Tourism Company: Volcano Art Center CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village Company: Volcano Art Center Phone: (808) 967-8222 Location: 19-4074 Old Volcano Road Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 967-8222 Website: www.volcanoartcenter.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.volcanoartcenter.org
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DECEMBER 2011 | 19 Napali- Coast FROM THE SOARING CLIFFS of the Napali- Coast to the vast chasms of Waimea Canyon, Kaua‘i embraces the senses like no other destination. Your clients can explore the island via land, sea or air to experience settings your clients have only dreamed about. Discover 50-miles of heavenly beaches from Po‘ipu- Beach to Hanalei Bay. Explore charming and historic small towns like Hanapep- e- and Ko-loa where no building is taller than a coconut tree. Peaceful, lush and naturally spectacular, this is Kaua‘i.
DECEMBER 2011 KAUA‘I
Aloha Friday Lei Making Workshop Conservation, Ecotourism, and Education Initiatives at Makauwahi Cave Th e West Kaua‘i Technology & Visitor Center has opened Th e Makauwahi Cave Reserve at Maha‘ulepu has become its doors in 1999 in beautiful Waimea Town located on popular as a site for ecotourism activities including cave the westside of the Garden Island. Static exhibits and tours and native tree plantings. Additional opportunities displays, based on themes relevant to visitors and residents will be provided to care for over 5,000 native plants alike, are changed periodically to refl ect the time of year, on site, to expand the collection of native plant seeds local celebrations, ancient Hawaiian traditional lifestyles, and transplants, to protect and enhance the habitat for and the ethnic diversity of the West Kaua‘i community. endangered wildlife, and to control invasive species.
Learn how to make a lei and about the importance in DATE(S) the Hawaiian culture. Th is workshop is designed for the Ye a r rou nd beginner and is fun for the whole family. COST/FEES DATE(S) Call for details Fridays in March-November NICHE COST/FEES Eco Tourism Free CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: Garden Island Rsrc Cnsrvtn & Dvlpt, Inc. Edu Tourism Location: Makauwahi Cave Reserve, Maha‘ulepu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 246-0004 Company: West Kaua‘i Bus. & Professional Assoc. Email: [email protected] Location: West Kaua‘i Technology & Visitor Center Website: www.gircd.org Phone: (808) 338-1332 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wkbpa.org/visitorcenter.html
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Festival of Lights Hanape¯pe¯ - Friday Art Night
Th e Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at the Friday is Art Night in Historic Hanapēpē – Kaua‘i’s Historic County Building running through December, Biggest Little Town. Several galleries and retail stores stay dedicated to preserving and presenting for generations open late into the cooler evening hours (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 to come the beautiful handmade decorations created by p.m.) as the town lights up with a party atmosphere. Meet Josie Chansky, as well as creations crafted by our volunteer the local artists and gallery owners. Enjoy the music, a snack artisans and perpetuating the tradition of Holiday Aloha and good company as you stroll down Hanapēpē Road. that visitors and residents experienced for decades at the DATE(S) Chansky “Christmas House” in Kapa‘a. Every Friday at 6:00 p.m. DATE(S) COST/FEES December 4-24, 2011 Free COST/FEES NICHE Free Cultural Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: Hanapēpē Economic Alliance CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Hanapēpē Company: Friends of the Festival of Lights Phone: (808) 335-6469 Location: Lihu‘e Email: N/A Phone: N/A Website: www.kauai.net/hanapepe Email: friends@thefestivalofl ights.info Website: www.kauaifestivalofl ights.com
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Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti 2012 Kaua‘i Historical Society’s Kapa‘a History Tour - Kapa‘a Town Th is event is an international Tahitian dance competition Kaua‘i is visually stunning and rich in history from ancient with solo and group performances and traditional and to modern times. Stone works and taro terraces tell its contemporary Tahitian drumming competition. Festival history and you’ll also fi nd it in letters among missionary participants can enjoy a weekend of great Tahitian families, in milling stones saved from early sugar plantation entertainment, browse through an array of Polynesian arts days, and in the fi rst-hand accounts of Kauaians who recall and crafts, observe and participate in creating Polynesian defensive barbed-wire fences strung on beaches during crafts, and savor delicious local foods! World War II. A 90-minute walking tour led by Kaua‘i
DATE(S) Historical Society’s interpretive guides familiar with the August 4-5, 2012 history and architecture of Kapa‘a Town. DATE(S) COST/FEES $5 a day at the door, Child 6 and under free Tues, Th urs & Sat by Appt. only COST/FEES NICHE Cultural Tourism Adults $15; Children under 12 years $5 NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti Cultural Tourism Location: Kapa‘a Beach Park CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 822-9447 Company: Kaua‘i Historical Society Email: See website for details Location: Kapa‘a Town Website: www.tikiripolynesianinstruments.com Phone: (808) 245-3373 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org
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Kaua‘i Music Festival Ko¯loa Heritage Trail
Th e Kaua‘i Music Festival (KMF) Songwriter Conference Th e Kōloa Heritage Trail is a 10 mile walk, bike ride or is a 4-day celebration of the art & craft of songwriting drive which includes 14 stops and monuments describing held on the island of Kaua‘i. At the KMF Songwriter the signifi cance of the natural history, archaeology, culture Conference, you will learn songwriting and/or refi ne your and history of the Kōloa District of Kaua‘i and its people. skills through interaction with some of the best professional DATE(S) songwriters in America. In addition, throughout the Year round conference, your music will be heard by people in the music COST/FEES industry who really can make a diff erence to your career. Call for details DATE(S) NICHE July 11-14, 2012 Ecotourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION Call for details Company: Po‘ipū Beach Foundation NICHE Location: Kōloa-Po‘ipū Cultural Tourism Phone: (808) 742-7444 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Kaua‘i Music Festival Website: www.poipubeach.org/foundation Location: Kaua‘i Beach Resort Phone: (808) 634-6237 Email: See website for details Website: www.kauaimusicfestival.com
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Ko¯loa Plantation Days Festival La¯wa’i International Center
Held in the area where Hawai‘i’s fi rst sugar plantation was Lawai International Center, a non-profit community founded in 1835, Kōloa Plantation Days comprises a lively, project, is an archaeological and cultural treasure in a valley family-oriented slate of events that showcase the area’s that has long been recognized as a healing sanctuary. In social history, its natural history, and its diverse cultural 1904 the fi rst generation of Japanese immigrants built 88 traditions. In addition, numerous events allow attendees shrines replicating an ancient pilgrimage of 88 temples to enjoy the sports activities and entertainment available in Shikoku, Japan. Today, it is the only such site existing at the gracious resorts in the Po‘ipū and Kōloa area. Most outside of Japan and is one of the oldest Buddhist temple events are outdoors and free of charge. sites in the country. SECOND and LAST Sundays of the
DATE(S) months, 10 am-3 pm. Tour times: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm July 21-29, 2012 DATE(S)
COST/FEES Year round Call for details COST/FEES
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CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: Kōloa Plantation Days CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Po‘ipū and Kōloa area Company: Lāwa’i International Center Phone: (808) 652-3217 Location: 3381 Wawae Rd, Kalāheo Email: See website to email Phone: (808) 639-4300 Website: www.koloaplantationdays.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawaicenter.org
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Na¯ ‘A¯ina Kai Botanical Gardens National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden Tour Nā ‘Āina Kai, “Lands by the Sea” in Hawaiian, is ever- Th e earliest history of Allerton Garden was intermingled evolving and unique among the world’s botanical gardens. with the upper part of the Lāwa’i Valley that is now the Only here, at the crossroads of the Pacifi c, will you fi nd McBryde Garden. Both were integral to the ahupua’a (land the particular rare palette of fl ora, fauna, land, water, division) of Lāwa’i on the south shore of the Hawaiian and climate that inspired the founders of these gardens Island of Kaua‘i. It is a garden paradise, transformed to embark upon their one-of-a-kind creative endeavor. through time by the hands of a Hawaiian Queen, by a Spanning 240 acres, Nā ‘Āina Kai is a living mosaic of sugar plantation magnate, and most signifi cantly by an diverse and bounteous gardens, a hardwood plantation, a artist and an architect. moss- and fern-draped canyon, and a pristine sandy beach DATE(S) stretching between a meadow and the aquamarine waters Daily of the Pacifi c. COST/FEES DATE(S) Adults (13 yrs & older) $45; Children 10-12: $20 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Th ursdays NICHE COST/FEES Eco Tourism See description for various tour prices. CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden Eco Tourism Location: 4425 Lāwa‘i Rd, Po‘ipū CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 742-2623 Company: Nā ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens Email: [email protected] Location: 4101 Wailapa Rd, Kīlauea Website: www.ntbg.org/gardens/allerton.php Phone: (808) 828-0525 Email: [email protected]; or [email protected] Website: www.naainakai.org
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National Tropical Botanical Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Limahuli Garden McBryde Garden Set in a lush tropical valley surrounded by towering peaks Secluded between rugged cliff s dropping down to a verdant sculpted by eons of wind and rain on the North Shore of valley fl oor, McBryde Garden is a treasure house of tropical Kaua‘i, Limahuli Garden off ers visions of incomparable fl ora. Explore the unique biodiversity of native and exotic natural beauty and intriguing antiquity. Walk through plants, recognized for their value and their beauty. See lava rock terraces built by Limahuli’s early inhabitants and rare and endangered Hawaiian species and learn about see the taro that still thrives there. Learn about the native the eff orts to save them. Visit the living laboratory where plants of Hawai‘i, the plants brought to the islands by scientists are still discovering the secrets of these plants. voyaging Polynesians, and the fl owers and fruits introduced Take a trip back to ancient Hawai‘i in the Canoe Garden. during Hawai‘i’s plantation era. Follow an ever-changing stream as it meanders toward the
DATE(S) sea. Share in the richness that is the McBryde Garden. Tuesday-Saturday DATE(S)
COST/FEES Daily Adults (13 & older) $30, children 10-12: $15 COST/FEES
NICHE Adults $20; children 6-12 years $10; under 6: Free Eco Tourism NICHE
CONTACT INFORMATION Eco Tourism Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden CONTACT INFORMATION Location: 5-8291 Kūhiō Hwy, Ha‘ena Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden Phone: N/A Location: 4425 Lāwa‘i Rd, Po‘ipū Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 742-2623 Website: www.ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php Email: [email protected] Website: www.ntbg.org/gardens/mcbryde.php
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Steelgrass Farm - Chocolate Farm Tour Waimea Historic Walking Tour
Hawai‘i is the only state where the chocolate tree grows, Walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook and the only place on Kaua‘i where you can experience a fi rst landed in 1778 and learn about the history of this live chocolate tree orchard is at Steelgrass Farm, an eight- unique area. Th is two-hour free event starts at the West acre tropical garden specializing in vanilla, bamboo, and Kaua‘i Technology & Visitor Center in Waimea. theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree. A guided exploration DATE(S) of everything there is to know about how to grow and Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. harvest chocolate fruit, and turn that fruit into your own COST/FEES home-made chocolate. Free DATE(S) NICHE Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Cultural Tourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION $60 per person, children 12 years and under: free Company: Kaua‘i Economic Development Board NICHE Location: West Kaua‘i Technology & Visitors Center Agri Tourism Phone: (808) 338-1332 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: See website for details Company: Steelgrass Farm Website: www.kedb.com/for-kauai-visitors.asp Location: between Sleeping Giant & Mt. Wai’ale’ale Phone: (808) 821-1857 Email: [email protected] Website: www.steelgrass.org/chocolate/
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Waimea Town Celebration
The Waimea Town Celebration is held every year on the Friday & Saturday following the President’s Day long weekend. Visitors to the islands will fi nd a family- style atmosphere where they are welcome to share and get to know a community that has been well known for its hospitality long before the anchoring of Cook’s ships “Resolution” and “Discovery” in 1778.
DATE(S) February 18-25, 2012
COST/FEES See website for details
NICHE Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: West Kaua‘i Bus. & Professional Assoc. Location: Waimea Sugar Mill Phone: (808) 338-1332 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.wkbpa.org/events.html
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DECEMBER 2011 | 31 Koele Lodge Golf Course AWAY FROM THE CROWDS AND HUSTLE of everyday life, La-na‘i is a destination of untouched tranquility. This romantic island is a true getaway. Your clients can wrap themselves in the elegance and amenities of two exquisite Four Seasons resorts. Unwind at the historic Hotel La-na‘i in charming La-na‘i City. Relax and rejuvenate in the peaceful seclusion that has earned La-na‘i the name, “Hawai‘i's Most Enticing Island.” For golfers, two high-caliber golf courses make La-na‘i a mandatory stop. And for explorers, enthralling sights like the lunar landscapes of Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) and the iconic Pu‘u Pehe (Sweetheart Rock) are distinctly unique to La-na‘i. It’s true that La-na‘i isn’t for everybody. And that’s exactly why so many fall in love with it.
DECEMBER 2011 - LANA‘I
La¯na‘i Culture & Heritage Center
Th e Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center seeks to collect, document and share the history of Lāna‘i with residents and visitors. Th e Center includes artifacts of Hawaiian origin collected through archaeological investigations, and by plantation employees over the years found while working the fi elds with plow and hoe.
DATE(S) Monday-Saturday
COST/FEES Call for details
NICHE Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center Location: Lāna‘i City Phone: (808) 565-7177 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lanaichc.org
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DECEMBER 2011 | 35 Sunset torch lighting ceremony at Black Rock FROM ITS HEAVENLY BEACHES to its scenic natural wonders, there are plenty of reasons why Maui has been voted “Best Island” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for more than a dozen years.
Your clients can discover their own reasons to love Maui. There are endless opportunites for spur of the moment fun. They can stroll the seaside streets of La-haina- and the lovely beaches of Ka-‘anapali. Feel the mana (power) of Haleakala- National Park or discover the arts and culture of Kahului and Upcountry Maui. From championship golf courses to the scenic road to Ha-na, their vacation on the “Valley Isle” promises to be unforgettable.
DECEMBER 2011 MAUI
Bailey House Museum East Maui Taro Festival
Built in 1833, the Bailey House is now a museum 20th Annual East Maui Taro Festival. Saturday, all-day showcasing Hawaiian culture, artifacts, paintings, and (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) festival at Hāna Ballpark focusing furnishings from nineteenth-century Maui. Located in on taro, the staple food of Hawai‘i; featuring cultural historic Wailuku Maui, Hawai‘i, built on the site of the demonstrations like poi-pounding, arts & crafts, food Royal compound of Kahekili, last ruling chief of Maui, booths, info tent, and continuous entertainment, music the house served as the Mission station for the Wailuku and hula, by local favorite performers. Sunday, annual Female Seminary for Girls until 1847, then occupied by Taro Pancake Breakfast (7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) at Hāna Edward Bailey and his family until 1888. On the grounds Ballpark; “Talk Story” presentation is about kalo/taro. are gardens with Native Hawaiian and missionary-era Cultural Excursions in early afternoon. plants, Hawaiian artifacts, missionary furnishings, and DATE(S) paintings by Edward Bailey. April 21, 2012 DATE(S) COST/FEES Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for details COST/FEES NICHE Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 7-12 years $1 Cultural Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: East Maui Taro Festival, Inc. CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Hāna Ballpark Company: Maui Historical Society Phone: (808) 264-1553 Location: 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 244-3326 Website: www.tarofestival.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauimuseum.org
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Friday Night Is Art Night Guided Tours
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town Enjoy a guided tour of Maui Nui Botanical Gardens! Tours each Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for special cover the natural history, conservation and ethnobotanical gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, uses of native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced plants all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its as well as the Gardens’ projects in these areas. Time: 10:00 nick-name of “Th e Art Capital of the Pacifi c,” due to more AM to 11:30 AM art galleries per capita than any other American town. DATE(S) A walking map of participating galleries is available in Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays Lahaina Visitor Center. COST/FEES DATE(S) Free/$5 donation suggested Every Friday night NICHE COST/FEES Eco Tourism Free CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Cultural Tourism Location: 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 249-2798 Company: Lahaina Town Action Committee Email: [email protected] Location: Lahaina Town Website: www.mnbg.org Phone: (808) 667-9175 Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitlahaina.com
DECEMBER 2011 | 39 MAUI
Guided Tours/Hawaiian Cultural Ha¯na’s Past with Hana’s People Demonstrations Weekly garden tours and series of four Hawaiian workshops Th is program is held at the Hāna Cultural Center in on lei making, hala weaving, food plants and myths. Maui and includes demonstration of Hawaiian crafts
DATE(S) and culture, a biweekly storytelling interaction between Tuesdays & Fridays keiki and kūpuna, and a quarterly collaboration of Hāna’s craftspeople to support and promote authentic Hawaiian COST/FEES products and art. Free DATE(S) NICHE Monday-Friday Eco Tourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION $3 donation per person Company: Maui Nui Botanical Garden Location: 150 Kanaloa Ave. Kahului NICHE Phone: (808) 249-2798 Edu Tourism Email: [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.mnbg.org Company: Hāna Cultural Center Location: 4974 Uakea Rd. Hāna Phone: (808) 248-8622 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hanaculturalcenter.org
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Hawai‘i Nature Center - ‘I¯ao Valley, Maui Hawaiian Music Series
Two very special experiences await Maui visitors and A monthly free Hawaiian concert is hosted each second residents alike at the Hawai‘i Nature Center’s Facility Th ursday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home in ‘Īao Valley on Maui. Our Interactive Nature Museum Museum lawn.
(INM) and Rainforest Walk have been designed to DATE(S) interpret and experience Hawai‘i’s natural history in Second Th ursdays a museum setting and a natural environment. This COST/FEES entertaining and educational combination of activities is Free perfect for individuals and families who want to know why Maui and the whole island chain are unique and precious. NICHE Cultural Tourism DATE(S) Call ahead to schedule a hike CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Th e Lahaina Restoration Foundation COST/FEES Location: Baldwin Home Museum Lawn, Lahaina $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children Phone: (808) 661-3262 NICHE Email: [email protected] Eco Tourism Website: www.lahainarestoration.org CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Nature Center Location: 875 Iao Valley Rd, Wailuku, HI Phone: (808) 244-6500 Email: See website for details Website: www.hawaiinaturecenter.org/programs.html
DECEMBER 2011 | 41 MAUI
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center Kı¯pahulu ‘Ohana - Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour Kaluanui, home of Hui No‘eau is a beautiful, spacious Join Native Hawaiian guides from the Kipahulu ‘Ohana on 1917 plantation mansion and estate. It was the home of a Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour through Maui’s fi rst family in the pineapple industry, Harry and the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park, visiting Ethel Baldwin. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center provides sites representing several eras, arriving at the inspiring an array of programs that support lifelong learning beauty of Kapahu Living Farm™, where traditional lo’i kalo in the arts including public workshops and classes, (taro patches) have been restored to active production with lectures, exhibitions, art events, historical house tours, taro and other culturally important plants. and educational outreach programs with schools and DATE(S) community partner organizations. Free self-guided tour Year round allows you to explore the house and grounds, historic sugar COST/FEES mill, current art and historical exhibition, gallery shop, and See website for details professional artist studios. NICHE DATE(S) Eco Tourism Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m-4 p.m CONTACT INFORMATION COST/FEES Company: Kīpahulu ‘Ohana Inc. See website for details Location: Kīpahulu NICHE Phone: (808) 248-8558 Edu Tourism Email: [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.kipahulu.org Company: Hui No‘eau Location: 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI Phone: (808) 572-6560 Email: [email protected] Website: www.huinoeau.com
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Ko¯‘ie‘ie Fishpond-Revitalizing Lahaina Ka¯‘anapali Railroad - a Wall-Revitalizing a Culture Sugar Cane Train Through Ao‘ao O Nā Loko I‘a O Maui’s education With a blast of its steam whistle, the locomotive chugs program, visitors and volunteers are provided with a quality along a six-mile stretch of track at a leisurely pace. Railroads experience and understanding of the cultural signifi cance of traveled through the history of Hawai‘i for more than 100 fi shponds and the need for their restoration. Kō‘ie‘ie is the years, hauling sugar cane to the mills, and transporting only fi shpond on Maui and over 5,000 visitors and residents workers between their homes and the canefi elds. use it yearly for recreational and traditional purposes. DATE(S) DATE(S) Daily
Call to make Reservations COST/FEES COST/FEES Adults: $22.50; 3-12yrs: $15.50 (Round Trips)
Donation of $40/person NICHE NICHE Edu Tourism
Voluntourism CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lahaina Kā‘anapali Railroad Company: Ao‘ao O Nā Loko I‘a O Maui Location: 17 Kaka‘alaneo Drive, Lahaina Location: 726 South Kihei Rd., Kīhei Phone: (808) 667-6851 Phone: (808) 359-1172 Email: N/A Email: koieie@mauifi shpond.com Website: www.sugarcanetrain.com Website: www.mauifi shpond.com
DECEMBER 2011 | 43 MAUI
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Maui Channel Swim Concert Series Flowing with vivid tropical images, Hawaiian slack Th is relay race is timed and there are six swimmers per key (kīho‘alu) is truly one of the great acoustic guitar team. At the start of the race, each swimmer swims half- traditions in the world. Featuring the artistry of some hour legs until all team members have raced. Th en each of Hawai‘i’s most renowned musicians. Experience the swimmer swims a 10-minute leg until they cross the fi nish unique cultural legacy with the most notable Hawaiian line. Every team has a dedicated escort boat. Th e boat Slack Key Guitar Artists. captain acts as the navigator for each team. Swimmers
DATE(S) compete in seven categories based on the ages and sexes Wednesdays of the team members. Th e grand prize goes to the fi rst team to fi nish. COST/FEES Tickets are $45 DATE(S) September 1, 2012 NICHE Cultural Tourism COST/FEES Team: $720; Individual: $140 CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions NICHE Location: Napili Kai Beach Resort-Aloha Pavilion Sports Phone: (808) 280-7143 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Maui Channel Swim Website: www.slackkey.com Location: Lāna‘i to Maui Phone: (808) 652-4740 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauichannelswim.com
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Maui OnStage 2012 Season Maui Paradise Marathon and Aloha Half-Marathon Opened in 1928, and built in Spanish Mission style, the Th e Maui Paradise Marathon and Aloha Half Marathon ‘Īao Theater was once the main entertainment venue Courses Are Not For Novices. Th e events are for the of the city of Wailuku, on Maui. Maui Community experienced runner. You must be able to run/walk for Theater provides quality performing arts experiences hours in a self suffi cient mode and have done a number and stewardship of the historic venue, Maui OnStage is of marathons or half marathons to be comfortable the community’s aff ordable and accessible place for self undertaking an endurance event of this nature, especially expression, exploration and enjoyment of the arts. one in the tropics where the only unknown is exactly how
DATE(S) hot it is going to be. Th ere are two marathon courses and Ye a r rou nd one half marathon course. DATE(S) COST/FEES Call for details January 15 & May 6, 2012 COST/FEES NICHE Cultural Tourism See website for details NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Community Th eater and Maui OnStage Sport Location: 68 N Market St. Wailuku CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 244-8680 Company: Maui Marathon & Maui Half Marathon Email: [email protected] Location: Kīhei Website: www.mauionstage.com Phone: (808) 891-2363 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauiparadisemarathon.com
DECEMBER 2011 | 45 MAUI
Maui Pops Orchestra Concerts National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kahanu Garden Tour Maui Pops symphony orchestra was founded in 2004, Step back in time and experience the culture and history and is dedicated to presenting classical, light classical, of Hawai‘i’s people. See the world’s largest collection of broadway, opera, and choral music. breadfruit trees and the remarkable ethnobotanical plants
DATE(S) that were brought here in ancient voyaging canoes. Behold Ye a r rou nd one of Hawai‘i’s last remaining native Pandanus forests. Marvel at one of the greatest engineering and construction COST/FEES feats in all of Polynesia - the magnifi cent Pi‘ilanihale - a Admission fee lava-rock structure believed to be the largest ancient place NICHE of worship (heiau) in Polynesia, which is now a National Cultural Tourism Historic Landmark. On weekdays there are self-guided
CONTACT INFORMATION tours and on Saturdays there are guided tours.
Company: Maui Pops Orchestra DATE(S) Location: Maui Arts & Cultural Center Weekdays and Saturdays Phone: (808) 250-6924 COST/FEES Email: [email protected] Adults $10; Children 12 years and under free Website: www.mauipops.org NICHE Eco Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden Location: 650 ‘Ula‘ino Rd, Hāna Phone: (808) 248-8912 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ntbg.org/gardens/kahanu.php
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Pa¯hana Ho‘o¯la - Seeds of Hope Tedeschi Vineyards
A public outreach program to educate and engage Located in one of the most historic buildings on the island Hawai‘i’s communities and visitors in conservation work of Maui. Th e King’s Cottage dates to 1874, when it was for the preservation of Hawai‘i’s natural resources, native built specifi cally for the visit of Hawai‘i’s monarch David plants and wildlife, native forests, and watershed areas. Th e Kalākaua and Queen Kapi’olani. Today the ranch is a program includes voluntourism eff orts and educational destination for visitors exploring rural Upcountry Maui. programs at the arboretum in ‘Ulupalakua. The D.T. Th ey picnic here and learn island history by touring the Fleming Arboretum is one of Hawai‘i’s oldest and largest grounds. Th e Kālakaua Cottage Tasting Room is open native arboretums. It was planted in the Pu‘u Māhoe cinder nine to fi ve daily (except for major holidays). Th ree tours cone on Maui’s southern slopes of ‘Ulupalakua to preserve of the grounds and winery operation per day at 10:30 a.m., species from the dying forest of Auwahi. 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. No charge.
DATE(S) DATE(S) Ye a r rou nd Daily
COST/FEES COST/FEES See website for details Free for Tours
NICHE NICHE Ecotourism Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Friends of D.T. Fleming Arboretum, Inc. Company: Tedeschi Vineyards, Ltd. Location: Pu‘u Mahoe, ‘‘Ulupalakua Location: 153 Kula Hwy, Kula Phone: (808) 572-1097 Phone: (877) 878-6058 Email: info@fl emingarboretum.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.fl emingarboretum.org Website: www.mauiwine.com
DECEMBER 2011 | 47 MAUI
The Maui Film Festival Visual Arts Exhibit Program
Th e Maui Film Festival is a celebration of fi lm, culinary Th e Center’s exhibits program seeks to encourage fresh arts and Hawaiian culture. This festival has drawn ways of seeing, thinking and engaging with visual arts and national acclaim for its fi lm premiere, and special events to fulfi ll a need for inspiration and meaning in our lives. We including an opening night Moon Dance, Taste of present visual arts from the State of Hawai‘i and around Chocolate, Taste of Wailea, festival tributes and under- the world to refl ect important issues and ideas of our time. the-stars fi lm screenings. Our primary goal is to support artists in their exploration
DATE(S) of new and innovative work. We celebrate the spectrum of June 13-17, 2012 human experience by presenting a broad view of culture, places and people. We believe that the arts are essential to COST/FEES the quality of life and education of our community. Call for ticket prices DATE(S) NICHE Year round Edu Tourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION Free Company: Maui Economic Development Board Location: Wailea NICHE Phone: (808) 579-9244 Edu Tourism Email: mauifi lmfestival@mauifi lmfestival.com CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.mauifi lmfestival.com Company: Maui Arts & Cultural Center Location: One Cameron Way, Kahului Phone: (808) 242-2787 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauiarts.org
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Volunteering on Vacation
Help restore native plants, Remove invasive species, Protect Hawaiian cultural sites, Clean up beaches, Protect marine wildlife, and more! Worldwide, there’s a new travel trend that’s dramatically changing the way we think about our free time away from home. In increasing numbers, travelers are trading beach mats and lounge chairs for work gloves and hand tools in a movement called “volunteering on vacation.” It’s a way to “give back” to the places they love to visit, while also meeting other like-minded people and learning about the local environment and culture.
DATE(S) Wednesdays
COST/FEES Volunteer
NICHE Voluntourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pacifi c Whale Foundation Location: Wailuku Phone: (808) 249-8811 Email: merrillkaufman@pacifi cwhale.org Website: www.volunteersonvacation.org
DECEMBER 2011 | 49 Mule Ride SERENE SEASCAPES. UNSPOILED COASTLINES. Untamed wilderness. Visit Moloka‘i and travel back to a timeless place. This is an island that stays true to its Hawaiian traditions, tucked away from the hustle of the outside world. Where no building is taller than a coconut tree. Where there’s no traffi c and no traffi c lights. Where your clients can feel the mana (power) of Hawaiian culture from an area near Maunaloa, said to be the birthplace of hula, to the natural wonders of Halawa Valley. Whether they go to Moloka‘i for a quiet escape or for outdoor adventures ranging from sports fi shing to a memorable mule ride, they’ll fall in love with this undiscovered island.
DECEMBER 2011 MOLOKA‘I
Moloka’i Mule Rides
Explore Kalaupapa Peninsula on Moloka’i by riding a mule down a trail which descends approximately 3 miles, 1,700 feet of the most spectacular as well as the highest sea cliff s in the world and with 26 switchbacks later to the settlement of Kalaupapa, Hawai‘i’s former leper colony.
DATE(S) Monday-Saturday
COST/FEES $199 per person
NICHE Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Moloka’i Mule Ride Inc. Location: HWY 470, milepost #5 Kualapu’u Phone: (808) 567-6088 Email: [email protected] Website: www.muleride.com
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DECEMBER 2011 | 53 Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout ON O‘AHU, HAWAII’S TIMELESS BEAUTY blends with the modern luxuries of today. The island is perfect for clients who are interested in urban experiences full of energy and variety. One can swim in the warm waters of world-famous Waik-ik-i one moment, then enjoy the dramatic mountain views of the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout another. Or they may watch the surfers on the legendary North Shore by day, then dance the night away in vibrant nightlife spots around Honolulu. Get a taste of local fl avors in Kapahulu one night, then dine at a Five Diamond Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine restaurant the next. From indulging in urban comforts to escaping to natural wonders, O‘ahu’s “town and country” experiences are unrivaled. With so much to see and do, your clients are never far away from just what they’re looking for on O‘ahu.
DECEMBER 2011 O‘AHU
2012 Pro Bowl Aloha Festivals
Event includes a week of activities integrating visitor and Aloha Festivals is a Hawaiian cultural event that showcases residents culminating with the AFC vs. NFC all-star game. Hawai‘i’s music, dance, history and traditions in the fall Focus of the event is to provide media exposure, economic of each year. Th e festival is held statewide and includes impact, charitable giving and extension of the “Hawaiian events such as the Royal Court Investiture, a ho‘olaule‘a, Islands/NFL” brand partnership to international markets. the Aloha Festivals signature parade, as well as the
DATE(S) opening ceremonies. January 29, 2012 DATE(S)
COST/FEES September 2012 See website for prices COST/FEES
NICHE Free Sports NICHE
CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: NFL CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Aloha Stadium Company: Aloha Festivals Phone: (212) 655-5665 Location: Honolulu Email: See website for detail Phone: (808) 483-0730 Website: www.nfl onlocation.net Email: [email protected] Website: www.alohafestivals.com
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Cultural Education & Stewardship Diamond Head Classic of the Waikalua Loko Fishpond A volunteer program to restore and rebuild the Waiakalua Th e Diamond Head Classic is a 3-day, 8-team, 12-game Fishpond which is 350 years old and is considered one of men’s Division I exempt basketball event. All 12 games are the last remaining functional Hawaiian fi shponds in the played at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. state. Th ese volunteers, which include community groups, DATE(S) school students and visitors learn about the traditional uses December 22, 23 & 25, 2011 and history of the fi shpond through the restoration process. COST/FEES DATE(S) See website for more details See website NICHE COST/FEES Sports Free CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: ESPN Voluntourism Location: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 956-9748 Company: Pacifi c American Foundation Email: [email protected] Location: Kāne‘ohe Website: www.diamondheadclassic.com Phone: (808) 392-1284 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waikalualokofi shpond.org
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First Friday: Honolulu’s Downtown Foster Botanical Garden Gallery Walk Individuals, businesses and nonprofits located in the At Foster Botanical Garden visitors find a refreshing Chinatown/downtown neighborhood who present art in change from the chaos of the city. As the oldest of the their establishments, developed the Downtown Gallery Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Foster Garden displays a Walk Map and First Friday event. Th is community-based mature and impressive collection of tropical plants. Some eff ort includes traditional galleries and museums, however, of the magnifi cent trees in this 14-acre garden were planted some participants bring elements of interest and surprise in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. Th e fi ve gardens to the mix including cafes, building lobbies, antiques of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in diff erent stores and a tattoo parlor. Th e range of artists and art ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. Th ey off er presented at the venues is also diverse and insightful and visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and includes contemporary western art, multi-ethnic and diverse plant collections.
Hawaiian art, children’s art, retrospective exhibitions, DATE(S) canoes, tattoos and bonsai. Daily DATE(S) COST/FEES 1st Friday of every month Call for details COST/FEES NICHE Free Eco Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Cultural Tourism Company: Honolulu Botanical Gardens CONTACT INFORMATION Location: 50 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu Company: Th e ARTS at Marks Garage Phone: (808) 552-7066 Location: Chinatown/Downtown Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 521-2903 Website: www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/fbg.htm Email: [email protected] Website: www.fi rstfridayhawaii.com
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Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Hawai‘i Nature Center - Makiki, O‘ahu
Th e Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden is the only Th e Hawai‘i Nature Center is dedicated to: University botanical garden located in a tropical rainforest - Fostering awareness, appreciation and understanding of in the United States. It is also the only easily accessible Hawai‘i and its natural environment tropical rainforest on the island of O‘ahu. It currently - Teaching Hawai‘i’s young people about their environment consists of almost 200 acres at the top of the Mānoa - Encouraging wise stewardship of precious Island ecosystems watershed with a set of small cottages and greenhouses - Providing a unique and educational experience for visitors used for research and community education about plants to the Islands and the natural environments of Hawai‘i. DATE(S) DATE(S) Call for details
Monday-Saturday COST/FEES COST/FEES Call for details
Donations NICHE NICHE Eco Tourism
Eco Tourism CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Nature Center Company: Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Location: 2131 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu Location: Mānoa Phone: (808) 955-0100 Phone: (808) 988-0456 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiinaturecenter.org Website: www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum
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Hawai‘i Opera Theatre Season Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village
With its reputation of artistic excellence, Hawai‘i Th e Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village in the historic Waipahu Opera Th eatre attracts principal singers, stage directors, is an outdoor museum that showcases the lifestyles and conductors and designers from the mainland, Europe, and experience of Hawai‘i’s plantation workers. Established in Asia. Each season lasts six weeks providing three grand 1976 as the collaborative vision of community members, operas. 2012 will be the Season of Escape with Aida, Don who toiled on the plantations, with support from city and Pasquale and Th e Pearl Fishers. county offi cials. HPV celebrates the rich multi-ethnic
DATE(S) heritage of Hawai‘i that stemmed from the immigration See website for dates of plantation laborers from all parts of the world. DATE(S) COST/FEES See website for rates Monday-Saturday COST/FEES NICHE Cultural Tourism General Adult: $13 NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Opera Th eatre Cultural Tourism Location: 848 S. Beretania St, Honolulu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 596-7372 Company: Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village Email: [email protected] Location: 94-695 Waipahu St, Waipahu Website: www.hawaiiopera.org Phone: (808) 677-0110 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org
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Hawaiian Islands Invitational Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden
The Hawaiian Islands Invitational (HII), is a multi- Strolling or driving through these lush 400 acres in confederation men’s professional soccer tournament. Th e windward O‘ahu, you will agree that Ho‘omaluhia is truly HII aligns with our key and emerging markets and will a “place of peace and tranquility.” Opened in 1982, this focus on exposure and economic impact for Hawai‘i through rainforest garden in Kāne‘ohe features plantings from marketing programs and the events broadcast. In addition, major tropical regions around the world. Special emphasis the tournament will host the teams for a week of training is placed on conserving plants native to Hawai‘i and camps, local soccer clinics and other cultural events. Polynesia. At Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, you will fi nd
DATE(S) a geographically laid out botanic garden which includes February 23 & 25, 2012 endangered and rare plants, a network of trails to facilitate visitor enjoyment, and a 32-acre lake (no swimming). COST/FEES See website for prices DATE(S) Daily NICHE Sports COST/FEES See website for details CONTACT INFORMATION Company: ESPN NICHE Location: Honolulu Eco Tourism Phone: (808) 523-3688 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Website: www.hawaiianislandsinvitational.com Location: 65-680 Luluku Rd. Kāne‘ohe Phone: (808) 233-7323 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm
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Honolulu Academy of Art – Art after Dark Honolulu Festival Foundation
On the last Friday of each month, ARTafterDARK Th e Honolulu Festival promotes cultural harmony and features a special program at the Honolulu Academy of understanding, and celebrates the diversity of cultures. Arts for the young and hip. It’s a chance to wander the Visitors and residents are welcome to present, participate galleries, meet new people, listen to music and enjoy food in and enjoy traditional Japanese, Hawaiian and other from the Pavilion Café. Th is event runs from January to Pacifi c Rim cultural performances at various locations the end of October. in Honolulu and on Maui. In addition to cultural
DATE(S) performances, exhibits and demonstrations, the festival Last Friday of the Month features a grand parade through Waikīkī. DATE(S) COST/FEES Free for members; Non-member: $10 March 2-4, 2012 COST/FEES NICHE Cultural Tourism Free NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Academy of Art Cultural Tourism Location: Honolulu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 532-6091 Company: Honolulu Festival Foundation Email: [email protected] Location: Honolulu Website: www.artafterdark.org Phone: (808) 926-2424 Email: See website Website: www.honolulufestival.com
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Honolulu Fish Auction Honolulu Triathlon
Th e Honolulu Fish Auction is the anchor of the Commercial Th e swim will take place at the very safe and beautiful Fishing Village on Pier 38. Its the only fi sh auction between beach of Ala Moana Park. The bike course, which is Tokyo and Maine. In fact, its the only fresh tuna auction completely shutdown to vehicular traffi c, starts from the of its kind in the United States. Fishing boats tie up and transition area in Ala Moana Park and heads to the turn- unload their catch just a few feet from this modern, state- around point near the world famous Arizona Memorial. of-the-art facility. See Honolulu’s fi sh auction in action at Th e run course will exit transition and head west on Ala Pier 38 at the United Fishing Agency. Th e fi shermen bring Moana Boulevard towards downtown Honolulu where it their fresh catch in at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, will make a U-turn and head back to Ala Moana Beach and buyers bid on a variety of fi sh. Park and the fi nish line.
DATE(S) DATE(S) Monday-Saturday May 19-20, 2012
COST/FEES COST/FEES Buyers bid See Website
NICHE NICHE Edu Tourism Sports
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Fish Auction Company: Premier Event Management Location: Pier 38 Location: Honolulu Phone: (808) 536-2148 Phone: (808) 782-2161 Email: See website for details Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaii-seafood.org/auction Website: www.honolulutriathlon.com
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James Campbell National Ka Wa¯ Hula O Honolulu Wildlife Refuge “The Honolulu Hula Season” James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, the largest A hula series at the Hawai‘i Th eatre featuring 21 hula- of the O‘ahu refuges, is a bird watcher’s delight complete focused events throughout the year to provide a venue for with a visitor kiosk, interpretive signs, and both guided local halau hula and hula artist to share their knowledge and self-interpretive tours. Th e refuge was established in of this art with visitors.
1976 when the Kahuku Sugar Mill closed and waterbird DATE(S) habitat in the area became jeopardized. Th e refuge was Year round established specifically for the endangered Hawaiian COST/FEES stilt (‘ae‘o), coot (‘alae ke‘oke‘o), moorhen (‘alae ‘ula), and See website, prices varies duck (koloa maoli). It also provides essential habitat for wintering migratory birds coming from as far away as NICHE Alaska, New Zealand, and Asia. Cultural Tourism
DATE(S) CONTACT INFORMATION Ye a r rou nd Company: Hawai‘i Th eatre Center Location: Hawai‘i Th eatre, Honolulu COST/FEES Phone: (808) 791-1310 Call for details Email: NICHE Website: www.hawaiitheatre.com Voluntourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: O‘ahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Location: 66-590 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa Phone: (808) 637-6330 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fws.gov/jamescampbell
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Kaiser Permanente Telcom Koko Crater Botanical Garden Great Aloha Run Hawai‘i’s largest participatory event raising monies In 1958, Koko Crater at the eastern end of O‘ahu was set annually for numerous local charities, encouraging a aside for development into a botanical garden. Collections healthy lifestyle, promoting physical fi tness and bringing occupy sixty acres of the inner slopes and basin of this 200- people from all over the world together. Th is 8.15-mile acre crater site. Long-range plans for this developing garden run/walk starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu focus on the continued cultivation of rare and endangered and ends in Aloha Stadium. dryland plants.
DATE(S) DATE(S) February 20, 2012 Daily
COST/FEES COST/FEES See Website Free
NICHE NICHE Sports Eco Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Great Aloha Run Company: Koko Crater Botanical Garden Location: Honolulu Location: Inside Koko Crater Phone: (808) 528-7388 Phone: (808) 522-7060 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.greataloharun.com Website: www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/kcbg.htm
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Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden
On Memorial Day, The Annual Lantern Floating Just north of Foster Garden and located between North Ceremony will be held along the shores of Magic Island Kuakini and School Streets, is Lili‘uokalani Botanical at Ala Moana Beach Park. Th e Lantern fl oating is a time- Garden. Portions of this 7-1/2 acre garden were once honored Buddhist rite originating in Japan and conducted the property and favorite picnic grounds of Queen in order to pay respects to our ancestors and comfort Lili‘uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai‘i. the spirits of the deceased. During this Toro-Nagashi She later bequeathed her land to the City and County or lantern off erings on the water, candle-lit lanterns are of Honolulu to be used for the public’s enjoyment. Th is individually set afl oat on the ocean and are said to ferry developing garden is devoted to Native Hawaiian plants. spirits from the shore of delusion to the shore of salvation. DATE(S) Th ese lanterns carry heartfelt prayers for victims of wars, Daily water-related accidents, natural disasters, famine and COST/FEES disease, as well as for loved ones and ancestors. See Website DATE(S) NICHE May 28, 2012 Eco Tourism COST/FEES CONTACT INFORMATION Free Company: Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden NICHE Location: North Kuakini St, Honolulu Cultural Tourism Phone: (808) 522-7060 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Shinnyo-en Hawai‘i Website: www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/#liliuokalani Location: Ala Moana Beach Park Phone: (808) 947-2816 Email: See Website Website: www.lanternfl oatinghawaii.com
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Ma¯noa Heritage Center Mission Houses Museum
The Mānoa Heritage Center’s mission is to promote Mission Houses Museum was established in 1920 by the thoughtful stewardship of the natural and cultural the Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, a private, non- heritage of Hawai‘i. Th e historic site consists of Kūka‘ō‘ō profi t organization and genealogical society. It’s three Heiau, a Native Hawaiian garden and the historic home restored houses and research library provide a unique Kūali‘i. Th e heiau and historic home are listed on the glimpse into 19th century Hawai‘i, and its temporary National Register of Historic Places. Currently, only exhibition gallery expands the Museum’s relevance and Kūka‘ō‘ō Heiau and the Native Hawaiian garden are positive impact on the community. Th e visitor experience open to visitors. Th e center is committed to preserving is further enhanced by an orientation Center, a shop and and interpreting the heiau, the Native Hawaiian garden, the Winterbourne Tea Room. the historic home and the natural and cultural history of DATE(S) Mānoa Valley for future generations. Tuesday-Saturday DATE(S) COST/FEES By Reservation General $10; Students (6 years-college) $6 COST/FEES NICHE Adult: $7; Children Free Cultural Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Edu Tourism Company: Mission Houses Museum CONTACT INFORMATION Location: 553 S. King St, Honolulu Company: Mānoa Heritage Center Phone: (808) 531-0481 Location: Honolulu Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 988-1287 Website: www.missionhouses.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.manoaheritagecenter.org
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Na¯ Wa¯hine O Ke Kai Native Books / Na¯ Mea Hawai‘i - On-going Workshops The womens Moloka’i to O‘ahu Canoe Race, which Native Books is a community resource-focused on is organized and conducted by race director Hannie distributing the best na mea Hawai‘i books, music, Anderson and the Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Association - and DVDs on Hawai‘i and the Pacifi c. Our priority is Shelly Gilman, Haunani Campos-Olds, Carleen Ornellas, presenting culturally sensitive and accurate information Sig Tannehill and Rosie Lum - was founded in February of on Hawaiian history, language, hula, navigation, mo’olelo 1979. At the ‘79 election meeting, Puna Dawson christened and other areas of island interest. this event Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai (Women of the Sea) DATE(S) which took on a new meaning on October 15, 1979, the See website for details date of the fi rst womens Moloka’i to O‘ahu Canoe Race. COST/FEES DATE(S) Free September 29, 2012 NICHE COST/FEES Cultural Tourism See Website CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: Native Books / Nā Mea Hawai‘i Sports Location: Ward Warehouse CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 596-8885 or (808) 597-8971 Company: Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Email: [email protected] Location: Moloka‘i to O‘ahu Website: www.nativebookshawaii.com Phone: (808) 259-7112 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nawahineokekai.com
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North Shore Swim Series Okinawan Festival
The Surf and Sea North Shore Swim Series offers One of Hawai‘i’s most popular cultural events, the annual competitors a chance to swim along one of the most Okinawan Festival, will return to Kapi‘olani Park over the famous shore’s in the world in a controlled and safe Labor Day weekend. Several of Okinawa’s all-time favorite environment. Th e fi rst race of the series is 1-mile in length entertainers will be coming to perform at the Festival. and begins at Sunset Beach and ends at Pipeline. Th e 2nd Th ey will be joined by Hawai‘i’s own Okinawan music, race is 1.2-miles which circles Waimea Bay. Th e 3rd race dance and karate schools and clubs. is 1.6-miles beginning at Chun’s Reef and fi nishing at DATE(S) Waimea Bay. Th e 4th and fi nal race is 2.3-miles beginning September 1-2, 2012 at Pipeline and fi nishing at Waimea Bay. COST/FEES DATE(S) See Website June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, 2012 NICHE COST/FEES Cultural Tourism See website for details CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association Sports Location: Hawai‘i Okinawa Center CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 676-5400 Company: North Shore Swim Series Waikīkī Swim Email: [email protected] Club Website: www.okinawanfestival.com Location: Waimea Bay Phone: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiswim.com
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Paddle Core Fitness Pan-Pacific Festival
Experience the latest surfi ng trend and world’s fastest Th e Pan-Pacifi c Festival is an annual international cultural growing recreational water sport – stand-up paddle celebration featuring an assortment of cultural arts, boarding – with Paddle Core Fitness. Utilizing a stand crafts and stage performers from Hawai‘i and around the up board and paddle, Paddle Core Fitness will show you world to cultivate intercultural friendships, goodwill and the benefi ts of building strength through balance and understanding. Visitors and residents participate in events resistance, as well as how stand up paddling burns calories. that include a ho‘olaule‘a (block party), stage events, an arts A total core and cardiovascular workout, fl at water stand and crafts fair, hula festival and a parade through Waikīkī. up paddling works your entire body and mind. Experienced DATE(S) instructors certifi ed in lifesaving, CPR and fi rst aid will June 8-10, 2012 teach you the proper technique to ride the gentle waves of Waikīkī. COST/FEES Free DATE(S) Call for Appointment NICHE Cultural Tourism COST/FEES See Website CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kintetsu International Express NICHE Location: Kala¯kaua Avenue Health and Wellness Tourism Phone: (808) 926-8177 Ext 280 CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Company: Paddle Core Fitness Website: www.pan-pacifi c-festival.com Location: Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu Phone: (808) 723-5357 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paddlecorefi tness.com
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Prince Ku¯hio¯ Celebration Prince Lot Hula Festival
During the month of March, the Association of Hawaiian Th is Festival is held in honor of Prince Lot Kapuaiwa Civic Clubs honors its founder, Prince Jonah Kūhiō (Kamehameha V) who reigned as King of Hawai‘i in Kalaniana‘ole also referred to as the “Citizen Prince.” Th e the late 1800s. Th is event continues the tradition of hula month long celebration includes lū‘au, holokū balls, choral established by Prince Lot, who ensured the survival of this concerts, commemorative ceremonies and Hawaiian music special art. Th e festival is a non-competitive hula event performances. that takes place on an authentic hula mound at Moanalua
DATE(S) Gardens and includes other cultural demonstrations. March 24, 2012 Photo by: Moanalua Gardens Foundation
COST/FEES DATE(S) See website for prices July 22-23, 2012
NICHE COST/FEES Cultural Tourism Call for details
CONTACT INFORMATION NICHE Company: Prince Kūhiō Celebration Cultural Tourism
Location: Waikīkī, O‘ahu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 394-0050 Company: Prince Lot Hula Festival Email: See website for information Location: 1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu Website: www.hawaiimaoli.org Phone: (808) 839-5334 Email: [email protected] Website: www.moanaluagardensfoundation.org
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Saturday Farmers Market Second Saturdays at Kapi‘olani Community College Meet the farmers and food producers of Hawai‘i’s Second Saturday is a daytime, family event dedicated to diversifi ed agricultural scene. Select from a wide variety promoting the cultural, artistic and culinary richness of of fruits, vegetables, fl owers, beef, aqua cultured seafood, downtown Honolulu, from the Capitol District to historic fresh baked breads, hand made pastas, tropical jams and Chinatown. Area museums, stores and entertainment jellies, unique snack foods, honey, baked goods, specialty venues will take turns presenting special activities to seasonings and more. More than two dozen vendors display entertain on these dates. Th e Hawai‘I State Art Museum and sell their products each week. Th e Saturday Farmers’ ((808) 586-0900) also off ers guided tours and activities Market at Kapi‘olani Community College is sponsored by for children.
Th e Hawai‘I Farm Bureau Federation and Th e Culinary DATE(S) Institute of the Pacifi c at Kapi’olani Community College. Second Saturday of each month DATE(S) COST/FEES Saturdays Free COST/FEES NICHE Free Cultural Tourism NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Agri Tourism Company: Louis Pohl Gallery CONTACT INFORMATION Location: Chinatown, Honolulu Company: Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation Phone: (808) 538-2220 Location: Kapi‘olani Community College Email: Check Website Phone: (808) 848-2074 Website: www.louispohlgallery.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.hfbf.org/FarmersMarketKCC.html
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Sharing the Plantation Experience Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl
Th is is a place where you can hear how diff erent culture The Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl is a post-season NCAA groups traveled to Hawai‘i for a better future. You will Football Bowl Subdivision college football bowl game. be able to read their stories and get a glimpse of old Th e game matches teams from Conference USA vs. WAC Hawai‘i. Th ere are guided tours every hour, if you want to member schools. As part of the agreement with the WAC, participate in that. a “Hawai‘i guarantee” allows the University of Hawai‘i the
DATE(S) Hawai‘i Bowl bid, regardless of its standings in the WAC, Ye a r rou nd provided it is bowl eligible and doesn’t qualify for the BCS. DATE(S) COST/FEES Call for details December 24, 2011 COST/FEES NICHE Cultural Tourism See website for more details NICHE CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Friends of Waipahu Cultural Garden Park Sports Location: Waipahu CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 677-0110 Company: ESPN Email: [email protected] Location: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu Website: www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org Phone: (808) 523-3688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sheratonhawaiibowl.com
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The Contemporary Museum Wahiawa¯ Botanical Garden
Th e Contemporary Museum (TCM), Honolulu, is the Cradled between the Waianae and Ko‘olau mountain only museum in the state of Hawai‘i devoted exclusively ranges in central O‘ahu lies Wahiawā Botanical Garden to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum - the “tropical jewel” of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering Th is 27-acre garden and forested ravine dates back to the interaction with art and artists in a unique Island 1920s when this land was fi rst used by sugar planters as an environment. TCM presents its innovative exhibition experimental arboretum. Your tour will take you among and educational programs at two venues: in residential plants that thrive in the cooler environment and shady, Honolulu at the historic Cooke-Spalding house, and humid habitat of this tropical rainforest. downtown at First Hawaiian Center. In addition to DATE(S) preserving art from 1940 to the present, the Museum also Daily maintains and presents the historic Cooke-Spalding house COST/FEES and gardens for the enjoyment and enrichment of Hawai‘i’s See Website residents and visitors. NICHE DATE(S) Eco Tourism Tuesday-Sunday CONTACT INFORMATION COST/FEES Company: Wahiawā Botanical Garden See website for details Location: 50 N. Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu NICHE Phone: (808) 621-7321 Cultural Tourism Email: [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/wbg.htm Company: Th e Contemporary Museum Location: 2411 Makiki Heights Drive Phone: (808) 526-0232 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tcmhi.org
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Waikı¯kı¯ Spam® Jam Wild Side Specialty Tours
Th e Waikīkī Spam® Jam is a street festival that celebrates Marine biologists take intimate groups to see the Hawaiian the people of Hawai‘i’s love for Spam®, a canned meat Spinner dolphins off the rural Wai‘anae Coast. Tours also from Hormel Foods. In Hawai‘i, you will fi nd Spam® at include star gazing, whale watching and coral spawning. all grocery and convenience stores, many restaurants and DATE(S) in most homes in Hawai‘i. Th is street festival is great for Call for Appointment all ages, as the event includes Hawai‘i’s top restaurants, COST/FEES two stages with free entertainment, and a variety of See Website Hawaiian crafters. NICHE DATE(S) Eco Tourism April 2012 (annual) CONTACT INFORMATION COST/FEES Company: Wild Side Specialty Tours, LLC Free Location: Waianae & Kewalo NICHE Phone: (808) 306-7273 Cultural Tourism Email: [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.sailhawaii.com Company: SPAM® Festivals Location: Waikīkī, O‘ahu Phone: (808) 255-5927 Email: [email protected] Website: www.spamjamhawaii.com
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WHILE HAWAI‘I’S ISLANDS HAVE their own unique attributes, they have much in common including some festivals, sporting events and cultural activities that take place, simultaneously, across the entire state. Aloha Festivals, for example, is a 2-month celebration that encompasses 300 events on six islands. Likewise, the Hawaii International Film Festival has more than a dozen statewide screening sites and draws an audience of more than 65,000 from around the state, the nation and the world.
DECEMBER 2011 STATEWIDE
King Kamehameha Celebration
June 11 of each year was designated a public holiday to honor the memory of Kamehameha the Great, who united all of the Hawaiian Islands. Events include a Kamehameha Day parade, arts and crafts displays and a lei draping ceremony. Events are held across the state.
DATE(S) June 11, 2012
COST/FEES Free
NICHE Cultural Tourism
CONTACT INFORMATION Company: King Kamehameha Celebration Location: All Islands Phone: N/A Email: See website for info Website: www.kamehamehafestival.org
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DECEMBER 2011 | 79 - 1801 KALAKAUA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI 96815-1513 (808) 973-2255 www.hawaiitourismauthority.org