Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture

SPECIAL EVENTS

VAN'S TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING 2009
Place: North Shore, Oahu & Maui
Reef Hawaiian Pro: November 12th - 24th 2009
O'Neill World Cup of Surfing: November 12th - December 6th 2009
Billabong Pipeline Masters: December 8th - 20th 2009
Billabong Pro Maui: December 8th - 20th 2009

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM - MAKIKI HEIGHTS: STORYTELLING AND A HANDS-ON ART PROJECTS!
Place: The Contemporary Museum – Makiki Heights 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822
Contact: Contact: Allison Wong, Interim Executive Director
(808) 237-5214; Fax: (808) 536-5970; E-mail: AWong@tcmhi.org; Twitter: TCMHonolulu Facebook: TCMHI
Let your children (K – 6) explore contemporary art through gallery tours, storytelling and a hands-on art project. alternativehawaii.com. 10:00 am – noon. $15.00 per child. alternativehawaii.com. Space is limited. Reservations will be secured with payment. Please call 237-5230 or email us at education@tcmhi.org.

24TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH EXHIBIT
Place: Honolulu Hale
Date: 12/5/2009 through 1/3/2010, 8 am - 11 pm
Contact: Chris Racoma, 808-768-6622 , moca-info@honolulu.gov
Honolulu City Lights is just around the corner! As part of the celebration, decorative Christmas wreaths from the City’s 23rd Annual Holiday Wreath contest will be on display in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale. The wreath exhibit is just one of the many ways Honolulu City Lights spreads joy and aloha to all. This year’s theme is “Holiday Heroes,” in honor of the many types of heroes in our lives.

PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Date: December 5th & 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Thomas Square Park, Honolulu
Promoting the uniqueness of Hawaii's fine craft artists, their work, and their cultural and economic contribution to the State of Hawaii. Call: (808) 841-0170.

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS 2009
Date: December 5th
Place: Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
The Honolulu City Lights are spectacular and a holiday season must see plus indoor Christmas trees and beautiful wreath exhibits are on display in the lobby of Honolulu Hale (City Hall) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. Call: (808) 527-5753.

MEET NATIVE AMERICAN MUSICIAN/AUTHOR JOY HARJO IN HONOLULU
Date: December 12th, 1 pm to 3 pm, 2009
Place: Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: Wendy Schofield-Ching, nativewinds1152@aol.com, 808-734-8018
Muskogee musician/author/poet JOY HARJO will be at The American Indian Store, 1152 Koko Head Avenue, Second Level, Honolulu, Hawaii, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1 pm to 3 pm. alternativehawaii.com. Everyone is invited to this free event to congratulate Joy on being named Best Female Artist at the 2009 Native American Music Awards for her album, Winding Through the Milky Way. alternativehawaii.com. Joy will be signing copies of her new children's book, For A Girl Becoming.

HONOLULU MARATHON
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: Start 5:00 a.m.
Place: Waikiki
The Honolulu Marathon 26 mile scenic course which includes spectacular ocean views alongside world famous Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head and Koko Head Craters. Call: (808) 134-7200.

HOKUSAI’S SUMMIT: THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI
Date: Sept. 24, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, Henry R. Luce Gallery, Oahu
Contact: Lesa Griffith (Director of Communications), 808-532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org
For the first time in a decade, the Honolulu Academy of Arts will present Katsushika Hokusai’s entire “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” series, one of the museum’s masterpieces. Augmenting the exhibition will be works depicting Mount Fuji by other artists, as well as three months of related programming, including a film series and a three-session seminar focusing on works from the museum’s vaults.

ONGOING EVENTS

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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