Archive for "October 12th, 2013"

Eo e Emmalani I Alaka`i Festival

Kauai

Saturday, October 12: 
Eo e Emmalani I Alaka`i Festival.  Free commemorative event honoring Queen Emma’s ascent into Koke`e in 1871. Day long hula and Hawaiian music, chant and oli. A royal procession on horseback at noon.  Koke`e Museum, 3600 Kokee Rd., Kekaha.  For information call (808) 335-9975.

5th Annual Cool Kailua Nights

Oahu

Saturday, October 12: 
5th Annual Cool Kailua Nights.  An annual block party held in Kailua Town Center. Celebrate the best of Kailua’s food, fun and spirit at this October street festival and wellness fair.  The festivities include a variety of great food, exciting local entertainment, carnival rides, a dunking booth, giveaways & more. Whole Food Parking Lot, 629 Kailua Rd., Kailua.  4 to 9 p.m.  For more information visit www.coolkailuanights.com.

Play Along with `Ukulele Mele

Maui

Saturday, October 12: 
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Hula Arts at Kilauea

Big Island

Saturday, October 12: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, and is a 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Ironman Triathlon World Championship

Big Island

Saturday, October 12: 
Ironman Triathlon World Championship.  The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim off Kailua Pier, a 112-mile bike course to Hawi and a 26.2-mile run. The first racers swim at 6:30 a.m. The top finishers complete the event around 3:30 p.m.; the last official finisher is at midnight. Spectators may enjoy the race anywhere along the course (but note that roads around the area are closed), but being right downtown in Kailua Village is the best way to see the action. For information call (808) 329-0063 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship.