SPECIAL EVENTS

THE OFFICIAL STAR TREK CONVENTION
Date: December 4th - 5th, 2010
Place: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Oahu
Contact: Amy, 818-409-0960, amy@creationent.com
The Official Star Trek Convention beams in Honolulu! For one glorious weekend, December 4-5, 2010, we are rolling out the red carpet for everyone to join us for a two day party like no other!

STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Date: December 4th, 6 pm - 9 pm, 2010
Place: Downtown at the Hawaii State Art Museum, Oahu
Contact: Amanda Corby, (808) 240-1096, mandihoa@gmail.com
Stretch Your Imagination is hosting their First Annual Fundraiser to be held on December 4th at Downtown in the HISAM building. Through this fundraising benefit dinner Stretch Your Imagination is seeking to give the gift of yoga to more Hawaii public schools this holiday season. Stretch Your Imagination is Hawaii's premier non-profit organization specializing in creating sustainable yoga programs within Hawaii public schools. Through these free classes, individuals of all ages learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques as a means of reducing stress and improving concentration, self-esteem and overall health and academic achievement. alternativehawaii.com. This elegant affair will feature live music, an exclusive dinner menu specially created by the talented chefs of Downtown Restaurant, hosted adult beverages by Barefoot Wine and Kona Brewery, thousands of dollars in unique silent auction items, prize giveaways, a holiday giving tree and more. Tables Sponsorships ($400, $700, $1,000) and individual tickets ($100) are available for purchase online at: www.stretchyourimagination.org

"ALOHA" GREENROOM HAWAII EXHIBITION
Date: December 10th, 5 pm - 9 pm, 2010
Place: Greenroom Hawaii 2350 Kalakaua Ave #A6, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: Matthew Aczon, 808-924-4404, info@greenroomhawaii.com
Featuring surf-inspired contemporary artists Koji Toyoda & Yusuke Hanai. Both media and artists will have the opportunity to meet during the early reception, exclusive to the media, artists, and VIP only. Light pupuʼs and refreshments will be available for both parties. During the 5:00pm to 7:30pm reception, the public will have a first hand pick at new pieces on display throughout the gallery, not to mention meeting the artists themselves for a picture or autograph. alternativehawaii.com. If you register your name and email address on the list, you will get an original sticker and also receive lucky prizes! Your family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the party.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Date: December 13th, 2010
Place: Eiben Hall, Chaminade University, Oahu
Contact: Ron Hirai, (808) 286-9219, hirair001@hawaii.rr.com
Oahu Civic Orchestra presents a special Christmas concert 7:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Free!

CIRQUE WINGS
Date: December 17th - 19th, 7 pm, 2010
Place: Waikiki Shell Amphitheater, Oahu
Contact: Michelle Jamieson, (808) 388-4114, pr.cirquewings@gmail.com
Have you ever dreamed you could fly? Now is your chance to let your imagination run wild with Cirque Wings, a new, original art form. Cirque Wings tells the story of mankind's passion to fly. It is unique in quality, dazzling in magnitude and classic in beauty. Appropriate for all ages, viewers will enjoy incredible high flying aerial acrobats, various styles of dancing; plenty of humor and a fun twist on the traditional hula. alternativehawaii.com. The artistry in this show will take your imagination places you have never been before.

STAR WARS TOYS FOR TOTS NIGHT
Date: December 17th, 6 pm - 9 pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Hale, Oahu
Contact: Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, (808) 768-6622, moca-info@honolulu.gov
This holiday season Darth Vader and Imperial Stromtroopers from the Pacific Outpost-501st Legion have pledged their allegiance to be Santa's little helpers. Their mission will be to lay siege on Honolulu Hale (City Hall) to collect new and unused toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Dressed in full costume, these fearless troopers will collect toys from all comers for this worthy cause.

FREE TALK BY VESANTO MELINA, R.D.- "RAW FOOD DIETS: WHAT'S TRUE, WHAT'S NOT?"
Date: December 18th, 7 pm, 2010
Place: McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Pk, Oahu
Contact: Vegetarian Societ of Hawaii, (808) 944-8344, info@vsh.org
Do our bodies need enzymes from plant foods? Are cooked foods toxic? Is food combining important for optimal digestion and health? Are inorganic minerals useful or useless, nutritionally? Should we be eating buckwheat greens, sprouted legumes, raw mushrooms, and sea vegetables? For maximum benefit, must our diet be 100% raw? What do we learn from the major scientific studies about creating an optimal raw food or high-raw diet? alternativehawaii.com. Vesanto Melina is a Registered Dietician and co-author of "Becoming Raw."

2010 SHERATON HAWAII BOWL
Date: December 24th, 2010
Place: Aloha Stadium, 95-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: (808) 483-7123
Kickoff for the 2010 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl has been set at 3 p.m. (HST) at Aloha Stadium. alternativehawaii.com. The bowl game, owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television, will feature a Conference USA team against a team from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Held at the Aloha Stadium.

VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING
Date: November 1st - December 20th, 2010
Place: North Shore, Oahu
Contact: Jodi Wilmott (Media director - Ocean Promotion), oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 258-8533 (NFP)
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is the world's premier series of professional surfing events and annually crowns the world champions of the sport. Staged on Oahu's North Shore, the series features 3 events for men and women: Haleiwa November 12-23; Sunset Beach November 24-December 6; and the Banzai Pipeline December 8-20. alternativehawaii.com. Competition for each individual event takes place on the four biggest days of surf within the allotted period. This series features the world's top men and women surfers in waves of up to 30 feet.

ONGOING EVENTS

QUIKSILVER IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AIKAU BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL
Date: December 1st 2010 - February 28th 2011
Place: Waimea Bay, Oahu
Contact: Jodi Wilmott (Media director - Ocean Promotion), oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 258-8533 (NFP)
This one-day big wave event in honor of Eddie Aikau - one of Hawaii's most famous big-wave riders and watermen - takes plae ONLY when waves at Waimea Bay exceed heights of 30 feet. alternativehawaii.com. When they do, 28 of the world's top big-wave riders gather at Waimea Bay to compete in the giant surf and ride in honor of Aikau. Aikau was Waimea Bay's first lifeguard and one of the pioneer big wave riders.

IOLANI PALACE EVENTS
Place: Iolani Palace, Honolulu
Ongoing and special cultural events throughout the year for visitors and kamaaina (local residents). Call: (808) 522-0822. (For Palace Tours call 522-0832.)

MAYOR'S PERFORMANCE - CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Ongoing and special events each month including:
    Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace and elsewhere
    Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki and elsewhere
    Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Pageant in Waikiki
For detailed information on these and other events, call Performance Hotline (808) 527-5666. Most events are Free!

MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM
Place: 553 South King Street, Honolulu (opposite City Hall)
Mission Houses Museum is a registered historic landmark offering a wide variety of ongoing and special events. For more information please visit their site.

SAIL WITH THE STARS
Place: Leeward Oahu
Marine biologist team crew unique sailing charters including Star Gazing, Full Moons, and Meteor Showers. Call: (808) 306-7273 or visit their Events Calendar.

CHANGING OF THE KING'S GUARD
Date: Daily
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Place: King's Village Shopping Center (Front Gate), 131 Kaiulani Avenue, Waikiki
Witness this dramatic rifle drill ceremony nightly. After retiring the Hawaiian flag, the world renowned King’s Guard, dressed in uniforms that are the exact replicas of those worn by the Hawaiian Royal Palace Guard for King David Kalakaua in 1875, impress you with a spectacular performance of skill. Free. Call: (808) 926-7890.

BISHOP MUSEUM
Date: Daily
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu
Along with special programs and exhibits, Bishop Museum offers a wide variety of short ongoing cultural events for children and adults. Call: (808) 847-3511 or visit their site.

LYON ARBORETUM TOURS
Date: Every Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Lyon Arboretum, Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, 3860 Manoa Rd., Honolulu
Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the 193.5 acre rainforest botanical garden administered by the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides will share highlights of the Arboretum collections. Reservations required. Tours are limited to the first 12 participants daily. Free - donations gladly accepted. Call: (808) 988-0461 to register. Photo

WORLD ART BAZAAR
Date: Through December 9
Place: Academy Art Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St.
A very popular bazaar featuring one-of-a-kind gift items from Hawaii and around the world. Free admission. Call: (808) 532-8700.

KEIKI FUN, HULA, AND MORE!
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Place: Pearlridge Shopping Center, Aiea
Keiki (children) games/entertainment every Tues. 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Hula and Hawaiian music show on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. For information on these and other events call (808) 488-0981.

AFTERNOON TOUR AND TEA
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu
Designed for visitors who want to explore the galleries, learn more about art, and socialize over a glass of tea. The tours are led by docents who will lead discussions in the galleries and offer insight into many cultures and time periods. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Call: (808) 532-8700.

CHADO - THE WAY OF TEA
Date: Every Wednesday & Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (closed holidays)
Place: Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii, 245 Saratoga Road (Waikiki)
The Japanese tea ceremony known as "chanoyu" is the quintessence of Japanese art and etiquette. The Urasenke Foundation tea gatherings present chanoyu in a simple, direct manner and require no prior experience to participate. Minimum of $3 donation required. Call: 923-3059.

PUBLIC TOURS - JAMES CAMPBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Date: Every Thursday & Saturday (through February 15)
Place: The Refuge is located near Kahuku town (North Shore)
This wetland refuge is home to four endangered Hawaiian water birds and numerous migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Tours are offered twice a week and are about one hour and a half in duration. Tours are free - reservations required. Call: (808) 637-6330.

HAWAII NATURE CENTER
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Place: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu
Nature classes and hikes for children and adults. Programs scheduled on a monthly basis. Call: (808) 955-0100.

ART ON THE ZOO FENCE
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Monsarrat Avenue - Across from Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki
Honolulu's very own Left Bank! Meet the artists at this outdoor art show. Originals, prints and photographs available for sale. For more information, please visit their site.

NA MELE NEI - THE MUSIC OF HAWAII TODAY!
Date: Every Sunday
Time: Concert starts 1:00 p.m.
Place: Ward Warehouse Stage, Honolulu
Live music concert presented every Sunday by Native Books Na Mea Hawaii. Call: (808) 596-8885.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE HAWAII THEATRE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre, Chinatown, Honolulu
The one-hour guided tour offers a unique insight into the history, art, architecture and restoration of the beautiful Hawaii Theatre. The tour includes a performance on the 1922 Robert Morton Theatre Organ. Admission $5. Call: (808) 528-0506.

ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE & FIREWORKS
Date: Every Friday
Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki
Their Super Pool becomes the perfect tropical stage for Hawaiian entertainment and a beachfront fireworks show. The color and pageantry of Hawaii's monarchy are brought to life in this regal tribute to King David Kalakaua, featuring the music, song and dance of the Polynesian Islands and the exciting Samoan Fire Knife Dance. Call: (808) 949-4321.

TASTE OF CHINATOWN EATERIES
Date: Every Saturday (except June & August)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu (in front of Hawaiian Nat'l. Bank at Smith & King Streets)
Join this fun-filled tour and eat your way through Honolulu Chinatown. Learn where to go, what to order, how to eat, and how to find a good place. Also, get to know the foods from a cultural and a food science perspective. Comfortable shoes and elastic waistband clothes are highly recommended. Fee $59. Reservations required. Call: (808) 391-1550 or email eat_hawaii@yahoo.com

FIRST FRIDAY HONOLULU'S DOWNTOWN GALLERY WALK
Date: 1st Friday of each month
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu
Self guided tour of 25 downtown art spots that includes "Live from the Lawn", a free live performance held in front of the Hawaii State Art Museum at 250 S. Hotel Street. Call: (808) 521-2903.

RELIVE THE PLANTATION DAYS!
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii's Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu (S.W. Oahu)
A living history museum and ethno-botanical garden on a 50-acre site dedicated to the legacy of immigrant workers from the sugar plantation era. Each month features activities and demonstrations of a different ethnic heritage group. Call: (808) 677-0110.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS "FREE SUNDAY" PROGRAM
Date: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu
Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. This Sunday is the Annual Keiki Holiday Party. Entertainment, art activities for kids, gallery tours, and other activities including a visit with Santa Claus. For residents & visitors. It's free! It's fun! Call: (808) 532-8700.

KAMAAINA CHRISTMAS
Date: December 8
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu
This is the Academy's gala black-tie fundraising event. Fine dining and dancing under the stars are the hallmarks of this not-to-be-missed holiday party. Call: (808) 532-8700.

ALII SUNDAY
Date: December 11th & 16th
Time: Pre-Service Activities at 8:30 a.m.; Service at 9:00 a.m.
Place: Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
A glimpse of the pageantry of Hawaii's royal past - a worship service in honor of King Kamehameha V. Call: (808) 522-1333 or visit their site.

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