Archive for "January, 2014"

BikeWorks Beach & Sport

Big Island

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Big Island

Sunday, January 19:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Mitsubishi Electric PGA Champions Tour at Hualalai

Big Island

Wednesday thru Sunday, January 15 – 19:
Mitsubishi Electric PGA Champions Tour at Hualalai.  Now in its 16th year, this annual golf event is the first match of the year on the PGA Champions Tour. It features 36 – 40 top golfers 50 years or older who have won Champions Tour or other PGA majors or money events in a 54-hole competition for a total purse of nearly $2 million.  John Cook is the defending champion. This event offers a rare opportunity to see top-quality and renowned golfers up close, with minimal crowds, in an unparalleled setting. Hualalai Resort’s golf course is generally not accessible to the public. This is a chance to see great golf in a beautiful setting that combines spectacular ocean and mountain views with delightful weather at a time when other parts of the country may be pretty cold!  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort Golf Club, 100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 325-8400 or visit www.hualalairesort.com. Also visit with Emily T. Gail on www.espnhawaii.com for some “talk story” with players, their families and more.

Sony Open in Hawai`i PGA Tour Golf Tournament 2014

Oahu

Monday – Sunday, January 6 – 12:
Sony Open in Hawai`i PGA Tour Golf Tournament 2014.  The only full-field PGA Tour golf tournament in the State of Hawai`i. This tournament benefits Hawai`i charities and is the flagship event for Friends of Hawai`i Charities, Inc. Waialae Country Club, 4997 Kahala Ave., Honolulu.  Admission is Free Monday and Tuesday, $20 Wednesday – Sunday.  For information and schedule call (808) 792-9309 or visit www.friendsofhawaii.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  January 5 –Heart of Slack Key; January 12 – Spirit of Slack Key; January 19 – From Mountain to Sea; January 26 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 4 – Gifts of the Ancestors; January 11 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; January 18 – For the Birds; January 25 – Whales Homecoming. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Ohana Day – Filipino Fiesta and Plantation Memories

Kauai

Saturday, January 4:
Ohana Day – Filipino Fiesta and Plantation Memories.  Celebrate the importance of family as you experience the majesty of the Filipino culture at the Kaua`i Museum’s Ohana Day. Also, come and learn about life on the plantation as the Kaua`i Museum sets up its display of this historic time in Hawaiian history.  The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

Oahu

Friday, January 3:
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

The Neon Vibe 5K Run

Oahu

Friday, January 3:
The Neon Vibe 5K Run.  The Neon Vibe is a night-time 5k fun run that features UV black lights and vibrantly awesome colors. In association with The Children’s Miracle Network, the run will benefit the Kapiolani Medical Center. The goal is to promote healthy living while having a great time.  Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Aiea.  6:30 to 9 p.m.  Gates open 5 p.m.  Children 8 years and under can participate for free but their guardian needs to fill out a waiver on their behalf. They will receive a runners bib, but not a complete packet. For information and to register, visit www.theneonvibe.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum

Maui

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.