Volume XV, No. 10 May 15-June 4, 2014 2014 Honolulu Ekiden and Music Festival June 1 Sunset on the Beach The June 1 Sunset on the Beach features The Honolulu Ekiden awards ceremony starting at 3:00 PM followed by a music festival: MEET THE BANDS OF THE 2014 HONOLULU EKIDEN AND MUSIC FESTIVAL This year, three popular Japanese artists will perform on the beach at Waikiki. KIMAGUREN Japanese pop/reggae duo from Kanagawa, Japan In May 2005, Iseki (vocalist and guitar) and Kurei (vocals) formed Kimaguren. While performing live concerts at beach houses in Zushi, the duo started Otodama Sea Studio, which became known for producing outdoor music events with popular Japanese artists on the beaches of Zushi, Kanagawa. A major break came in 2008 when they debuted under Universal Music Japan and their second single “Life” was a major hit on the charts. That same year, they appeared on Japan’s annual year-end music TV show “Red and White Song Contest (Kohaku).” In 2012 they released an album and performed live at Budokan in Tokyo. One of their singles was the theme song for a Japanese movie that debuted in March 2013. Continued on next page Inside this issue: 1-2 2014 Honolulu Ekiden and Music Festival - June 1 Sunset on the Beach Attachments 3 Spa Royal Hawaiian Opens at Royal Hawaiian Center HLTA Visitor Industry Charity Walk 4 Father’s Day Buffet at Mac 24/7 Waikīkī Beach Clean-up 4 Aston Hotels & Resorts Named a Top-Producing Hotel by Orbitz Storm Water Management: Protecting Our Waters 5 Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase Concert Schedule Music for the Generations 6 Bill Hedgepeth Appointed Starwood Hotels & Resorts Waikiki’s Hawaiian Airlines Leads U.S. Airline Industry u Punctuality for March New Complex Director of Catering Outrigger Weekly Events and Promotions, May 18 – 24 7 DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Names Jeong Eun “Jamie” Choi Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 10 Years of Sydney Service Director of Sales and Marketing Outrigger Weekly Events and Promotions, May 25 – 31 7 Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk WCC – Summer Salsa Sizzle 8 Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin Partners with Award- Waikīkī Business Plaza Weekend Parking Special Winning Hawaiian Musician Natalie Ai Kamauu Waikīkī Shopping Plaza Evening Parking Special 9 Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound Teens Can Learn to Fly at New “Aviation Adventure” . and MORE Continued from front page SCANDAL Japanese pop-rock girl band from Osaka, Japan Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls—Haruna, Mami, Tomomi, and Rina—Scandal played live music on the streets until the group was noticed and signed to a Japanese Indie label. In 2008, the band released three singles and a mini-album while performing shows in the United States, France, and Hong Kong. That October, the band released its single debut under Epic Records Japan. In 2012, Scandal became the first girl band to achieve four consecutive top 5 positions in the Oricon Weekly charts in Japan. The band also held a concert in Malaysia in December 2012, becoming the first Japanese band to hold a solo concert there. After successfully performing at Budokan Hall in Tokyo in March 2012, they fulfilled their biggest dream since forming the group in March 2013 by performing on their own at Osaka-jo Hall in their hometown of Osaka. At present, they are considered to be one of the most powerful Japanese all girl pop-rock bands. MONKEY MAJIK Japanese-Canadian pop-rock “hybrid band” from Sendai, Japan A pop-rock band formed in 2000 in Sendai, Monkey Majik consists of Canadian brothers, Maynard Plant and Blaise Plant, on lead vocals and guitars, and two Japanese members, Tax (on drums) and Dick (on bass). The band rose to mainstream success after the 2006 success of their singles, “Fly” and “Around the World,” from the album Thank You, eventually reaching the top of Oricon charts in Japan. In January 2011, the band was named Goodwill Ambassadors and often visits and performs live acoustic concerts in Canada. The band also received acclaim in Japan after assisting hands-on with cleanup and rescue during the aftermath of the 2011 Great Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Their gesture of kindness was documented by MTV Japan and later broadcast as a part of the band’s “Send Ai, Send Love” movement. They continue to hold concerts under the “Send Ai, Send Love” theme benefiting those affected by the Tohoku disasters as well as performing live in other parts of Asia. Opening Act: EMKE – A Hawaii teen rock band Most of us can only dream about living on an island paradise or becoming a rock star. For the members of EMKE, that’s just everyday life. Sisters Kira (vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass) and Ezri (vocals, bass, keyboard) Santos along with Mari Arakawa (vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass) and Payton Sekigawa (drums, percussion), burst onto the Honolulu music scene in 2005. The band members met while attending a real life ‘school of rock’ in Hawaii (Hawaii MusicWorks). While taking lessons, the group discovered they shared an interest in 80’s classic rock and decided to form a band. The choice of musical style proved to be a fortuitous one. Performing cover tunes from bands like Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi, EMKE quickly gained accolades for wowing audiences with their mature level of musicianship and vocal abilities. EMKE’s debut EP “Promises and Expectations” is a mixture of melodic “pop anthems” and “guitar driven” alternative rock. It’s a collection of tunes that echoes the band’s current musical influences such as, All Time Low and Go Radio with musical undertones that pay homage to their roots in classic rock. Page 2, May 15-June 4, 2014 Page 2 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire Spa Royal Hawaiian Opens at Royal Hawaiian Center Spa Royal Hawaiian is now open at Royal Hawaiian Center, offering international and mainland visitors, as well as local residents “The Royal Treatment” from head to toe. Owner Julie Kim boasts thirteen years of massage knowledge and experience, in addition to eight years as a spa facial esthetician. With Spa Royal Hawaiian, Kim has created a serene oasis where guests can indulge in facials, massages, and a variety of body treatments. The spa’s signature treatments include the “Royal Queen Facial Treatment”, which offers each guest a personalized experience using the spa’s exclusive four-step process to beautiful skin, and the “Hawaiian Hot Stone Massage”, which stimulates the body’s energy centers using pressure and heat from natural Hawaiian lava rocks. Spa Royal Hawaiian’s expert staff has been trained to provide the highest level of service to meet the individual needs of every guest. “This is a landmark for Royal Hawaiian Center,” said Marleen ‘Ākau, general manager of Royal Hawaiian Center, “It confirms our commitment to a total guest experience that includes not only exceptional shopping, diverse dining and authentic Hawaiian entertainment, but now health and wellness.” Massage styles will include Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Sports, Reflexology, and Hawaiian Hot Stone as well as customized treatments. Body treatments will include detoxification and cellulite removal; facial treatment offerings will feature whitening and anti-aging. Special rooms are also available to accommodate couples massages and treatments. For more information on Spa Royal Hawaiian visit http://sparoyalhi.com/. For information on Royal Hawaiian Center, visit our website at www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com or call Guest Services at (808) 922-2299. 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Page 3, May 15-June 4, 2014 Page 3 Waikīkī Wikiwiki Wire FatherʼS Day Buffet at Mac 24/7 MAC 24/7 Bar + Restaurant will be hosting a delectable buffet in honor of fathers everywhere. MAC 24/7, located in the Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio, will be hosting its Fatherʼs Day buffet from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday, June 15th. With a full selection of dadʼs BBQ favorites with a gourmet twist, a trip to MAC 24/7 will not be forgotten soon. A mouthwatering array of buffet options will be prepared including Jack Danielʼs BBQ Beef Ribs, BBQ Guava-Glazed Huli Huli Chicken, Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin with Caramelized Maui Onion Jam, Garlic and Rosemary Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon, 7-Cheese Mac ʻn Cheese and so much more. And remember to save room for dessert! A chefʼs selection of homemade delicacies will be served along with the famous MAC-Daddy Pancakes with 10 topping options! MAC 24/7ʼs Fatherʼs Day Buffet is $38 for adults and $18 for children under 12. Reservations are recommended. The award-winning restaurant serves gourmet American cuisine 24 hours a day. The famous MAC-Daddy pancake challenge was featured in the Man vs. Food television show. The flavorful MAC-Daddy Pancakes ensure enjoyment in every fluffy bite with their secret recipe.