alternativehawaii.com's Oahu Hawaii September 2012 Calendar of Events and Things to Do

Calendar of Events
and Things to Do
Oahu - September 2012

	SPECIAL EVENTS
	MARATHON 2012 READINESS SERIES - 20K Date: Sunday, September 2nd, 6am, 2012 Place: Race begins in Kapiolani Park, Oahu Contact: email Prepare yourself for the fast flat mid section of the Honolulu Marathon in this fast flat 20k at Kalaeloa. The Runners Hi 20K is a 4 loop course is flat and fast preparing you for the long highway stretches of the marathon. This race is a great time to practice your pacing skills for the Marathon.
	HAWAII FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Date: September 6th, 6 pm - 9 pm, 2012 Place: Waikiki/Ko Olina Resort, Oahu Contact: Chimaine Pouteau, (808) 738-6245, chimaine@gmail.com The Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) is pleased to announce the dates for its second year, including the addition of a fourth day, from September 6 - 9, 2012. The Festival will be held at The MODERN Honolulu, Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, and Ko Olina Resort. Building on the success of the inaugural Festival, it will feature a roster of internationally renowned master chefs, culinary personalities and wine and spirit producers, and showcase innovative dishes prepared with Hawai`i's enviable bounty of locally-sourced produce, seafood, beef, poultry and other ingredients. Co-chaired by two of Hawai`i's own James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, the Festival is a benefit for the Hawai`i Agricultural Foundation and UH Culinary Institute of the Pacific, with the inaugural Festival raising $250,000 for the community. About the Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival For more information, please visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HIFoodWineFest.
	ONGOING EVENTS
	FARMERS MARKET ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER TUESDAYS ON THE ROOFTOP Date: Every Tuesday, 3:30pm - 7:00pm, 2012 Place: "On the Rooftop" - Level 4 - Building A, Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu Contact: Lei ‘Ohu Guest Services, (808) 922-2299 Perfect for the “locavore” foodie in the heart of Waikīkī, Royal Hawaiian Center will launch its new farmers market, showcasing twenty Hawaii vendors with locally grown produce, ‘ono (delicious) dishes, freshly cut flowers, specialty food gift items, and vendor demonstrations. Enjoy an assortment of locally made delicacies and beverages such as Pipikaula ‘O Kahalu‘u beef jerky, Malie Kai chocolate made from Hawaiian cacao grown on O‘ahu’s North Shore, Nalo Mele “just from the hive” honey, Pacifikool fresh and all natural island ginger ale, Happy Cakes’ pineapple macadamia nut fruit cake, Big Wave Tomatoes’ grilled pesto pizza, and more! Kahuku Farms, Ho Farms and Khamphout Farms will showcase a variety of fresh produce grown in the country including cherry and grape tomatoes, Japanese cucumbers, farm harvested vanilla beans, seasonal fruits, and taro leaves.
	BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY: LOCAL LIFE Date: Sunday, February 19th, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Third Sunday of every month, activities stop at 3 p.m.), 2012 Place: Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Oahu Contact: Lesa Griffith, (808) 532-8712, lgriffith@honolulumuseum.org Since 2004, Bank of Hawaii has made it possible for the Academy to open its doors to the public free of charge on the third Sunday of every month. The day offers a program of art activities, entertainment and film focused on an exhibition or art principle. Bank of Hawaii Family Sundays feature entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Academy’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Academy’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. The Pavilion Cafe turns into a snack bar for Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday. The kid-friendly menu includes grilled all-beef hot dogs, sloppy joes, PB&J sandwiches and a variety of chips. Open noon-3pm.
	ALA MOANA HULA SHOW Date: Daily from 1pm to 1:20pm, Sundays - Keiki (child) Hula Show at 1pm, 2012 Place: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Oahu Contact: (808) 955-9517 The Ala Moana Hula Show takes place at Centerstage from 1pm to 1:20pm. Discover the beauty of Hawaiian hula with our complimentary shows 7 days a week! The cultural performance features an emcee and six dancers, showcasing kahiko and modern hula dances. On Sundays, enjoy the Ala Moana Center Keiki (child) Hula Show at 1pm. The show demonstrates how the tradition of hula is being perpetuated through Hawaii's children.
	NO NA PUA (MUSIC FOR THE GENERATIONS) - KAPENA Date: Sunday, September 16th, Free concert every 3rd Sunday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m., 2012 Place: Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St, Honolulu, Oahu Contact: (808) 931-3591 Free concert every 3rd Sunday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk - Multi Na Hoku Hanohano award winning group, Kapena, headlines the March Sunday Showcase at Waikiki Beach Walk. Formed in 1984, this talented musical band has released over 20 albums and has received numerous awards and accolades from Hawaii's music industry.
	FARMERS MARKET AT HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE Date: Every Saturday, 4 pm - 8 pm, 2012 Place: Honolulu Community College parking lot, 874 Dillingham Blvd. Honolulu, Oahu Contact: Sonny Doung, (808) 225-4002, sonnydoung@hotmail.com The finest and freshest locally grown produce, foods, flowers, plants ,artwork and crafts.
	FARMERS MARKET AT EWA BEACH ELEMNTARY SCHOOL PARKING LOT Date: Every Sunday, 9 am - 1 pm, 2012 Place: Ewa beach elemntary school parking lot - 91-740 Papipi Road, Ewa Beach, Oahu Contact: Sonny Doung, (808) 225-4002, sonnydoung@hotmail.com The finest and freshest locally grown produce, foods, flowers, plants ,artwork and crafts.

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