Volume VI, No. 6 Waikiki Improvement Association Feb. 10 2005 — Feb. 17 2005

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Condo Conversion Law Repealed

On February 9, nances of Honolulu, which was en- cause of this bill.” 2005, Mayor acted in 1991. On hand for the historic sign- Mufi Hannemann “I am pleased to repeal the city’s ing were invited guests including signed into law leasehold conversion ordinance,” trustees of the Queen Lili’uo- Bill 53, repealing said the mayor. “I have long be- kalani Trust and the Kame- the city ordi- lieved that government should not hameha Schools, members of the nance that provided for manda- dictate to private landowners when Small Landowners Association, tory lease-to-fee conversion of and how they should sell their prop- the Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s condominiums. The Honolulu erty. “Additionally, this bill enables Center and the Royal Order of City Council approved Bill 53 on the ali’i trusts to provide for future Kamehameha I. Also present January 25, 2005, by a 6-3 vote. generations,” the mayor said. were Honolulu City Councilman It is the first bill Hanne- “It is my firm belief and Todd Apo and former mann has signed into law hope that, despite what councilmen John DeSoto since he became mayor has been said during the and Mike Gabbard, both of on January 2. The new public debate over this whom worked for repeal of law repeals Chapter 38 issue, no one should be the condo conversion law. of the Revised Ordi- made homeless be-

Times Supermarkets and WIA Gear Up for 3rd Annual Waikiki SPAM® Jam!

On April 30, 2005, visitors to booths serving unique SPAM® Waikiki will get a big helping of menu items to more than 20,000 Hawaii’s unique culinary tastes SPAM® fans expected to attend this when the 3rd Annual Waikiki annual event. Throughout the night, SPAM® Jam, presented by revelers will enjoy live entertainment Inside this issue: Times Supermarkets and the on two stages with Hawaiian music Condo Conversion Repealed 1 Waikiki Improvement Associa- accompanied with traditional hula tion (WIA), returns to the 50th halaus. There will also be a variety SPAM Jam 2005 1 State. On that Saturday, from of craft booths and the always popu- ‘Pro Bowl Weekend’ at Sunset 2 4:00PM to 10:00PM, the Waikiki lar SPAM® memorabilia – that in- Chinese New Year at RHSC 3 SPAM® Jam will fill Kalakaua cludes Spam Jam t-shirts, slippers Waikiki Beach Cleanup 3 Avenue in the heart of and cookbooks. Society of Seven 4 Waikiki with one of the New to the Waikiki largest street festivals SPAM® Jam this year Radisson Valentine Concert 4 in honor of Hawaii’s will be Hawaii’s first Mr. Other Waikiki Events 5 love affair with the lov- or Ms. Spam contest The Queen’s Tour 6 able luncheon meat. sponsored by Hormel Hawaii’s most talented Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting 6 chefs will staff food Continued on Page 2 and Hula Show

Enjoy ‘Pro Bowl Weekend’ at Sunset on the Beach

As football season the 1988 Texas state semifinals. Hula. The movie will be comes to a close, High school football is king and Blue Hawaii. Elvis Presley Hawaii fans and the pressure takes its toll on plays a young man who is visitors can end it classmates, coaches, family, just returning from the on a high note dur- community members, and most of Army. Coming home to Hawaii, ing “Pro Bowl all, the athletes. he reunites with his friends, girl- Weekend.” The final cap is, of Great late-breaking news! Cour- friend, and surf board. Life could course, the Pro Bowl on Sunday, be good, but papa wants him to th tesy of NFL Films, Sunset on the February 13 , at Aloha Stadium. Beach will also show The Road to join the family business, while he But there is more football to be the Super Bowl, which highlights has other ideas. had the night before, at Sunset most of the players that will be in Great-tasting food and bever- on the Beach! town for the Pro Bowl. ages will be available from Leo’s On Saturday, Febru- Taverna, K Restaurant, 3 th On Sunday, February, ary 12 , Sunset on the 13th, Sunset on the Star Restaurant, Bale Beach pays tribute to Beach, celebrates the French Sandwich & Res- the great sport by show- first ever Grammy taurant, Imari Bento, Mr. ing the movie Friday award for Hawaiian Pizza, Royal Hawaiian Night Lights. Billy Bob music. Hawaiian en- Hot Dog, Popcorn Ex- Thornton stars as tertainment will be press, Paradise Water Coach Gary Gaines, provided by Kimo Ice, and World’s Greatest who takes his team to Alama Keaulana & Lei Funnel Cakes.

SPAM® Jam! (continued from page 1)

Foods. This the U.S. More than event will see 6.9 million cans of Hawaii resi- SPAM are consumed dents submit in Hawaii each year, their ideas for a making the Aloha www.spam.com. commercial that State the unofficial The event coordinator for expresses Ha- SPAM® capital of the Waikiki SPAM® Jam 2005 is waii’s special relationship with U.S. Karen Winpenny of Winpenny Spam. Winners will receive SPAM® is manufactured in the Marketing/Public Relations, LLC. $1,000 in cash and a one year U.S. by Hormel Foods Corporation, A special mahalo to WIA member supply of Spam. based in Austin, Minnesota. “We are Toby Tamaye of AT Marketing for Sponsors include Times Su- thrilled that Spam Jam is coming to helping to assemble dozens of permarkets, Outrigger Enter- Waikiki again in April 2005,” said SPAM® Jam 2005 press kits and prises, Queen Emma Founda- Hoagy Gamble, president of LH for providing Japanese translation tion, Aston Resort Quest Hawaii, Gamble Co., the sales representa- services. AT Marketing can be Royal Hawaiian Shopping Cen- tives for Hormel Foods in Hawaii. reached at (808) 926-1447. ter, Aloha Airlines and “Since Hawaii consumes WIA members are invited to Hormel Foods. more Spam by far then any participate by having a food tent other state, it is appropriate Introduced in 1937 or craft tent. For more information that this celebration take by Hormel Foods, more regarding Waikiki SPAM® Jam, place.” he added. Addi- SPAM® is consumed contact Karen Winpenny at (808) tional information regarding per capita in Hawaii 255-5927. than any other state in SPAM® is available at

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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Celebrates Chinese New Year February 12th

Royal Hawaiian the Narcissus Queen and her Court, Shopping Center and a “Lion Dance on Pedestals and welcomes the Chi- Martial Arts Demonstration” by Gee nese New Year with Yung International Martial Arts. traditional lion The event will also include dem- dances, Chinese martial arts onstrations and displays from China demonstrations, folk and classi- Arts & Furniture (Sidney cal Chinese dances, and Julia Hoi), Chinese and an appearance Calligraphy (Zong Chen and autograph ses- Liu), Feng Shui (Alan and ping Center is the largest shop- sion by the Narcissus Kerri Lum), Chinese Wa- ping center located in the heart of Queen & Court. The ter Color Art (Jade Lee), Waikiki. Serving local residents celebration will also and Chinese Herbs and and visitors to Hawaii since 1980, include traditional Acupuncture (Dr. Benja- the Center offers a unique diver- Chinese calligraphy, min Fan). sity of more than 100 shops, in- feng shui, and Chi- cluding 10 restaurants and a nese furniture and art A special event parking Food Court. The 290,000-square demonstrations and rate of $1 per hour (five- foot center is a visitor destination, displays. The event celebrates hour maximum) will be provided at situated on more than six acres of the Year of the Rooster. Admis- the Royal Hawaiian Shop- prime real estate sion is FREE. ping Center parking ga- in Waikiki and is a rage. This special rate project owned by The program will take place applies only on February in the Hibiscus Court on Satur- Kamehameha 12. Parking tickets must Schools and man- day, February 12, 2005, from be validated at the Visi- 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Perform- aged by The Fes- tor’s Center at the Foun- tival Companies. ances include a “Lion Dance and tain Courtyard. Many res- Firecrackers” by the Lung Kong For more informa- taurants and shops also tion, call 922- Physical Culture Club, “Chinese validate. Folk Dances in Costumes” by 2299. the Phoenix Dance Chamber, Royal Hawaiian Shop-

Waikiki Beach Clean-up

Please join us on Saturday, teer, please RSVP 923-1094 February 12th as the volunteers ext. 6 (WIA) or 971-6890 (Kathy of the Waikiki Ohana Workforce Wong). clean up Kuhio Beach! Volun- teers will meet at the Duke Ka- Special thanks to our valu- hanamoku Statue in Kuhio able sponsors: ABC Stores, Beach Park at 7:00AM for a Bank of Hawaii, C&C Life- briefing. Transportation will be guards, Crazy Shirts, DFS Ha- provided to other clean-up ar- waii, E Noa Corporation First eas. The project ends at 9:00AM Hawaiian Bank, HPD-D6, Hilton back at Kuhio Beach Park. Hawaiian Village, Hyatt Regency Superstar Transportation, Tiffany Wear a company T-shirt and Waikiki, International Market Place, & Co., Waikiki Beach Marriott Re- have a photo taken! All are wel- LVMH Fashion Group Hawaii, Pa- sort, and the Waikiki Trade Cen- come! If you would like to volun- cific Beach Hotel, Roberts Hawaii, ter.

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Society of Seven with Lani Misalucha, February 18-20

WIA member Society of Lani perform with the group].” Seven, joined by Philippine En- Performances are scheduled tertainer of the Year Lani Misalu- for Friday, February 18 and Sat- cha, will perform at the historic urday, February 19 at 7:30PM, Hawaii Theatre on February 18, with a matinee on Sunday, Febru- 19 and 20. From singing to im- ary 20 at 2:00PM. Tickets are on personations, from dancing to sale now at the Hawaii Theatre comedy, Society of Seven has Box Office, priced at $35 and earned high praise in . $45, with a $5 discount for stu- The lavish production coming to dents, seniors, military and the Hawaii Theatre incorporates groups of 20 or more. They also blues, ballads, humor and the may be purchased by calling 528- outstanding instrumental talents 0506 or on-line at of the SOS members--Tony www.hawaiitheatre.com. Ruivivar, Bert Sagum, Gary Bautista, Randy Abellar, Roy rything from opera to the hits of The President’s Day Week- Guerzo, Hoku Low, and Wayne Whitney Houston. With five albums end productions are presented by Wakai. to her credit, including her recent fellow WIA member OHANA Ho- “Loving You” for Viva Records, she tels in conjunction with Outrigger Filipina superstar Lani Mis- Entertainment and Cove Enter- alucha is their special guest. was named “Philippine Entertainer of the Year 2002.” tainment. The Hawaii Theatre Lani is one of Asia’s top singing shows are a production of Rosy sensations and known as the “There¹s a streak of craziness in Cheeks Entertainment Group, “Diva’s Diva.” Her impressive her like there is in us,” says Society Inc. five-octave range is showcased of Seven founder Ruivivar. Low, a as she easily shifts from ballad 27-year veteran of SOS, concurred, to pop rock to , singing eve- saying “It¹s just a natural fit [to have

Romantic Valentine Dinner Buffet and Concert at the Radisson!

Make you Valentine’s Day ner buffet starting at 6:30PM. Jay celebration special and different Larrin performs at 7:00PM, Jerry this year. Take advantage of the Santos at 7:30PM. “Romantic Valentine Dinner Buf- fet and Concert” at the Radisson hotels are named af- Radisson Prince Kuhio ter the famous French explorer, Pierre Esprit Hotel’s Grand Ball- room, February 14, Radisson, who visited many parts of the Upper 6:00PM-9:00PM. Midwest and Canada The entertainment during the 17th century. is presented by The The Radisson Prince Breeze 99.5FM and Kuhio Hotel is located at features Jerry Santos 2500 Kuhio Avenue. For of Olomana and Jay reservations or more Larrin. Doors will open information, call (808) at 6:00PM with the din- 921-5523.

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Other Waikiki Events Daily: 5:30PM- for reservation) (Waikiki Beach 8:30PM, Pu’uhonua Per- 9:30PM Live En- Marriott Resort and Spa); forms (Royal Hawaiian tertainment at 9:00AM-12:00PM, Hawaiian Shopping Center) Moana Arts & Crafts (Waikiki Every Friday: 8:00AM- Terrace Beach Marriott Resort 1:00PM, Hawaiian Craft (Waikiki and Spa); 10:00AM Lau- Fair (Pacific Beach ); Beach hala Weaving (Hilton Ha- 8:00AM-9:30AM, Kripalu Marriott waiian Village); 6:30PM- Yoga Class with Walleska Tep- Resort And 9:30PM, Christian & Sani per- ping, ($15 per person, call conci- Spa); form (Waikiki Beach Marriott erge for reservation) (Waikiki 6:00PM, Resort and Spa) Beach Marriott Resort and Spa); Torch .Every Tuesday: 7:00PM-10:00PM, Bruce Lighting Ceremony, 7:00PM-1:00PM, Hamada Trio (All Star Ha- (Renaissance Ilikai); Farmers Market, waii Café) 6:15PM-6:45PM, Chang- (Waikiki Community Cen- ing of the King's Guard - Rifle Every Saturday: ter); 9:30AM Lei Making Drill Exhibition (King's Village) 10:30AM-4:30PM, Wood (Waikiki Beach Marriott Carving Demo (Outrigger Monday to Friday: Resort and Reef on the Beach); 7:00AM-7:45AM, Spa); 9:30AM-11:30AM, 7:00PM-7:45PM, Derek Daniels Rhythms of the Ocean Hawaiian Quilt Making “Voyage Through Polyne- Exercises (Outrigger (Royal Hawaiian Shopping sia” (Waikiki Town Center); Reef on the Beach); Center); 10:00AM Lei Mak- 7:00PM-10:00PM, Jazz Trio (226 8:30AM-4:00PM, Ha- ing, Hula, Ukulele (Hilton Lewers Street). waiian Crafter Demonstration & Hawaiian Village); 10:00AM- Sale (Outrigger Reef on the 12:00PM, Hawaiian Craft Classes Friday, February 11: 9:00AM- Beach) (Waikiki Shopping Plaza). 2:00PM, Craft Fair (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa); Monday to Saturday: Every Wednesday: 6:00PM- 7:00PM-9:00PM, Simplisity Per- 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 6:30PM & 8:00PM Chris Kamaka & Baba Ali- forms (International Market 8:15PM, Fish & Stingray Feed- moot Perform (Outrigger Waikiki On Place). ing at the Oceanarium (Pacific The Beach); 6:00PM-7:30PM, Uku- Beach Hotel) lele Classes (Waikiki Shopping Saturday, February 12: Plaza); 8:30P-9:30P Derek Daniels 1:00PM-2:00PM, Royal Hawaiian Thursday to Saturday: Band Performs (Royal Hawaiian 6:00PM-8:00PM, “Island of Aloha” Performs (International Market Place) Shopping Center); 5:00PM- Kawika and 8:00PM, Chinese New Year Kick Friends Hula Show Every Thursday: 5:00PM- Off (Royal Hawaiian Shopping (Renaissance 7:00PM, Jimmy Kaina on Piano Center); 7:00PM-9:00PM, Nihoa Ilikai) (Outrigger Waikiki on the Performs (International Market Every Sunday: Beach); 5:30PM-8:30PM, Place). Auntie Genoa Keawe performs 6:00PM-9:00PM, George Kuo, Mar- (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort tin Pahinui & Aaron and Spa); 6:00PM-6:15PM, Mahi perform (Waikiki Torch Lighting Cere- Beach Marriott Resort mony (Royal Hawaiian and Spa) Shopping Center); 6:00PM-8:00PM, Chris Every Monday: Kamaka and Baba Ali- 8:00AM-9:30AM, Kripalu moot Perform Yoga Class with Walle- (Outrigger Waikiki on ska Tepping, ($15 per the Beach); 6:30PM- person, call concierge

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Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show DAILY!

Torch lighting, Ainsley Halemanu Sunday, Febru- Hawaiian music and Ka Liko O Ka- ary 20: and hula shows palai Kapi'olani Ha'o and Halau Ke are performed Thursdays: Val Kia'i A'o Hula daily at 6:30PM Crabbe and Na ‘Opio – 7:30PM at the Saturday, February 26: Maelia Fridays: Kale Pawai and Halau Kuhio Beach Lobenstein Carter and Ka Pa Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Hula O Kauanoe O Wa'ahila Hula Mound, near the Duke Saturday, February 12: Coline Sunday, February 27: Shirley Kahanamoku statue. FREE. Pre- Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki Recca and Halau Hula 'O Na- sented by the City’s Office of Eco- makahulali nomic Development (843-8002) Sunday, February 13: Kapi'olani and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Ha'o and Halau Ke Kia'i A'o Hula

For the month of Feb- Saturday, ruary: February 19: Lilinoe Mondays & Tues- Lindsey days: “Auntie Pudgie” and Ka Pa Young and Hawaiian Nani O Lili- Serenaders noe

Wednesdays: Take a Walk Through Waikiki’s Past The en- cultural sites important to Hawaii’s namoku. chanting host culture will take you along For information, call (808) 2000 years Kalakaua and Kuhio Beach Park. 737-6442. of Waikiki’s Tours are every Tuesday, hidden his- Thursday and Saturday from tory come 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Tours alive on the begin at 9:00 AM. Participants Queen's should gather at the Royal Ha- Tour of the waiian Shopping Center's Waikiki His- Fountain Courtyard. toric Trail. Come discover Waikiki’s storied While on the two-mile tour, past with a native Hawaiian his- you will hear stories about Ha- torian and storyteller. This free waiian royalty, ancient healing two-hour guided walking tour of and the legendary Duke Kaha-

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

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