Archive for "September, 2013"

`Ohana Day – Na Mele O Kaua`i

Kauai

Saturday, September 7: 
`Ohana Day – Na Mele O Kaua`i.  Enjoy time with family and friends at the Kaua`i Museum as the museum celebrates with the Aloha Festival Court, songbooks from the book store, and musicians! Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays

Kauai

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  September 7 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; September 14 – For the Birds Slack Key; September 21 – Slack Key Story; September 28 – Heart of Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5 to 7 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

 Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  September 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 27 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

The Brothers Cazimero “A Tribute to Queen Liliuokalani”

Oahu

Friday, September 6: 
The Brothers Cazimero “A Tribute to Queen Liliuokalani”.  Celebrate Hawai`i’s last reigning queen. Liliuokalani was born September 2, 1838 as Lydia Liliu Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamakaeha, was the last monarch and only queen regent of the Kingdom of Hawai`i. The concert will feature mele (song), hula (dance), and tributes to Queen Liliuokalani.  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Big Island

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 6 – Gifts from the Ancestors; September 13 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; September 20 – Whales Homecoming; September 27 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

First Friday Honolulu Art Walk

Oahu

Friday, September 6: 
First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown 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.  For information visit www.artsdistricthonolulu.com.

5th Annual Victorian Tea Party

Kauai

Friday, September 6: 
5th Annual Victorian Tea Party.  This year’s tea party is at the Makanalani Ranch in Kilauea; a newly opened ranch for disadvantaged children. Exquisite landscaping, unbelievable views, teas, savories and sweets, and a very special Plantation Punch, make for a unique afternoon in the garden of Makanalani. Lawn games, quilting and lei demonstrations will add to the Hawaiian music and hula dancing. ADULT LADIES ONLY! Tickets in advance at the Kaua`i Historical Offices. $50.00 per person. Victorian attire suggested and Hats required. For information call (808) 245-3373.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

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.