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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events Oahu May 2008 |
Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture
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FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK IN CHINATOWN & ART EXHIBIT Place: ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817, 521-2903 Date: 5/2/2008 through 5/31/2008 5-9 pm - First Friday Gallery Walk/ARTS at Marks Garage: Makawalu, 1159 Nu'uanu Avenue; Free. As part of MAMo, Bishop Museum is partnering in the presentation ofMakawalu, a gallery exhibition featuring some of the leading Native Hawaiiancontemporary artists of today. This art exhibition remains on view at theARTS at Marks Garage through May 31, 2008. |
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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL Place: 700 Bishop Street, Suite 2001, Honolulu, HI 96813, 808 533-4165 Date: 5/2/2008 through 5/11/2008 With a series of unforgettable live concerts, dinners, and festivities, the 2008 Hawai`i Romance Festival will celebrate romance and highlight Hawai`i as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Hosted by the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai`i, the 2008 Festival will feature a blend of musical performers from around the world. Launched in March of 2007 as the Return to Romance festival, the newly renamed Hawai`i Romance Festival will offer more - more music, more performers, more celebrities, and, of course, more ROMANCE. The 2008 Festival will feature 10 days of events from May 2 to 11, 2008. |
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THE ANNUAL DOLPHIN CONVOCATION Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 5/3/2008 through 5/6/2008 During the first week of May each year, large amounts of dolphins gather in Indonesian waters, swimming in a gigantic wheel or spiral pattern. No one knows exactly why this happens. In Hawaii, a similar thing happens with spinner dolphins. Join Hawaiian marine biologists this spring as they venture out to research this strange phenomenon. On May 6th, we will be combing dolphin encounters with an early morning (before dawn) meteor shower. For general information on our daily dolphin encounters, click on the title above to automagically transport to our dolphin encounter webpage. Portion of proceeds to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. |
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CINCO DE MAYO Place: 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Suite 3000, Honolulu, HI 96815-4815, 8085285700 Date: 5/5/2008 through 5/6/2008 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Aloha Tower Marketplace! |
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KAHUKU PUBLIC & SCHOOL LIBRARY MAY PROGRAM Place: Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, 293-8935 Date: 5/5/2008 through 5/27/2008 Kahuku Public & School Library is scheduled to host five programs inMay. Admission is free. Kahuku Public & School Library is located at 56-490 Kamehameha Highway. |
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METEOR SHOWER OVERNIGHTER Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 5/5/2008 through 5/6/2008 We'll be setting sail on 42-ft, catamaran before sunset for snorkeling, waking up in the wee morning hours for the Eta-Aquarid shower, and when the sun rises... spinner dolphins will be coming into neashore bays (GREAT time of year for dolphins). Continental breakfast included. $229 per person, limited to the first six takers and their sleeping bags ... Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on the title above for more info. |
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MORNING METEOR SHOWER AND MARINE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Place: Waianae Small Boat Harbor, Slip A-5, Waianae, HI 96792, 808.306.7273 Date: 5/6/2008 Eta-Aquarids May 6 2008. This is a fine, rich stream, but it is visible for only a few hours before dawn essentially from tropical and southern hemisphere sites. Fast and often bright meteors make this shower worthwhile, and many events leave glowing persistent trains after them. We'll be leaving slightly 4:30am for the shower and when the sun rises... a regular Morning Wildlife Cruise (GREAT time of year for dolphins), then back to the dock by 8:30am. Continental breakfast included. $105 per person. Portion of proceeds to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click link for more info. |
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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL: THE MOST ROMANTIC SONGS EVER WRITTEN PART II Place: Hawaii Theatre 1130 Bethel St. between Hotel and Pauahu Streets Downtown/Chinatown, Honolulu, 96815, Date: 5/7/2008 through 5/8/2008 Hosted once again by Nick and Nina Clooney, these concerts are a continuation of the wonderful Broadway-style show that began last year at the Hawaii Theatre, where a panel of 150 industry specialists including songwriters, music publishers, singers, music historians and journalists voted on the 20 most romantic songs ever written. The next 20 songs will be voted on by the end of 2007, then presented at the Hawaii Theatre by Broadway's finest, including Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell. Each year, through 2011, an additional 20 songs will be added to the list to create the definitive list of the 100 Most Romantic Songs Ever Written, from which a touring production will be developed in Hawaii and presented around the world. Matt Catingub, Jimmy Borges, Anita Hall, Glenn Medeiros and the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii will be performing as well. |
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BISHOP MUSEUM RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, 847-8256 Date: 5/8/2008 Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau, 6 - 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Charles Birkeland, Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Hawaii - Importance to Coral Reefs and the Fishery of Leaving the Big Fish - It is a part of mainland tradition to selectively take the larger individual fishes, leaving the smaller ones to grow. But the few larger individuals of a species often have a different role in the coral reef ecosystem than do the smaller individuals, and this role can be important for the reef community. For some fish populations, the larger individuals have the reproductive potential of over 200 medium-sized individuals, and for some species, the older individuals produce more healthy and faster growing offspring. By selectively taking the larger individuals, some mainland fisheries have driven the evolution of certain species to smaller sizes. Leaving the larger individuals contributes to the maintenance of the coral reef ecosystem and to the stability of the fish population. |
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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL: OPENING CEREMONIES Place: 364 South King Street -- the corner of King and Richards Streets, Honolulu, HI 96815, (808)-545-7664 Date: 5/8/2008 The 10-day festival will kick off with opening ceremonies at Iolani Palace and feature the full Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii performing in front of the historic royal residence. The audience will be treated to a preview of the week's events with musical snippets offered by the various artists. In keeping with Hawaiian tradition, Aaron Mahi will conduct a blessing and a hula halau will perform. To really bring Love and Romance to the occasion, Kahu Curtis Kekuna of Kawaiaha'o Church will invite audience members to renew their vows with their loved one. The event is free and open to the public. |
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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL: BACK TO ROMANCE Place: Waikiki Shell 2805 Monsarrat Ave. Honolulu, HI 96813, Honolulu, HI 96813, Date: 5/9/2008 Under the stars at the Waikiki Shell, this concert will celebrate the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii's Back To Romance CD, which features a dozen of the best male musical artists from Hawaii such as Robert Cazimero, Eric Gilliom, Cecilio and Kapono, Hapa members Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau and Kaukahi. The incomparable and legendary Motown artist and songwriter Smokey Robinson will join a selection of these leading men for an unforgettable evening of Romance. |
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16TH ANNUAL FILIPINO FIESTA AND PARADE Place: Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, 680-0451 Date: 5/10/2008 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Waikiki. Celebrate the culture of the Philippines starting with a charity walk at 8:30 a.m. from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park. Parade starts at 9 a.m. from DeRussy to Kapiolani Park along Kalakaua Ave and enjoy a day at Kapiolani Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts and displays. For the first time, a Santacruzan festival at the park in the evening. |
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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL: THE RYTHM OF ROMANCE-2 Place: Blaisdell Arena Box office: 777 Ward Ave. Honolulu HI, 96814, Honolulu, HI 96814, Date: 5/10/2008 With stars including Kenny Loggins, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, Cecilio and Kapono, and American Idol Ruben Studdard, last year's Rhythm of Romance concert was an incredible show. This year's Rhythm of Romance 2 will be even more exciting and remarkable with R&B legend Gladys Knight and soul singer Aaron Neville, as well as other renowned music makers such as American Idol's Kimberley Locke, joining Island musicians for this "not-to-be-missed" event at the Blaisdell Arena. |
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LULU: LEEWARD'S CULINARY GALA Place: Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782, 455-0298 Date: 5/10/2008 Guests will indulge their senses with the delectable cuisines of some of Hawaii's finest chefs alongside the Culinary Arts Program's instructors and students. Exceptional entertainment and a silent auction, complimented with an array of wines, beers, spirits and specialty coffees and teas complete the festive atmosphere and extraordinary ambiance of dining amid the Culinary Arts Program's new dinging room (The Pearl) and kitchen facilities. Tickets are $100 if ordered before May 1st, or $125 after. 6 to 9 p.m. Leeward Community College. |
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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AND FASHION SHOW Place: 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707, 674-9283 ext. 111 Date: 5/11/2008 Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park celebrates Mother's Day with a special brunch and fashion show! |
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MOTHERS DAY CRUISE Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 5/11/2008 Not only does Mom not have to cook, she can enjoy the peace of the wind blowing through her hair watching the day melt into night on our special Mothers Day sunset, and stargazing, and maybe even dolphins sail. Give Mom a memorable treat this year. Dinner served, leis for Mom. early reservations recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on title above to go to our Night Sails page. |
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HULA FILM FESTIVAL AT BISHOP MUSEUM Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, 848-4187 Date: 5/13/2008 The Bishop Museum Association Council's new Traditions of the Pacific: HULAFILM FESTIVAL begins in February 2008 and continues through November 2008with a film-a-month event presented on selected Tuesday nights at Atherton Halau onthe grounds of Bishop Museum. Films will include a special introduction bya Bishop Museum cultural expert or special guest affiliated with the film.General admission to the film screenings is $5; Free for Bishop Museummembers. Because of limited seating, reservations are recommended and may bemade by email courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or by phone (808) 848-4187.Free parking is available. |
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16TH ANNUAL WORLD FIREKNIFE DANCE COMPETITION Place: Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, (800) 367-7060 Date: 5/14/2008 through 5/17/2008 Fire will light up the night in Laie once again as the Polynesian Cultural Center holds its annual test of champions in the World Fireknife Dance Competition. Competitors from around the world come to vie for the title of world's best. See who can brave the flaming nifo'oti while twisting, turning and innovating routines never seen before. It's a must-see event of the year. Tickets go fast, so make your reservation early. Preliminary and semi-final events will be held in the Hale Aloha Theater for $8.00. Night show admission applies for the finals. |
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5TH ANNUAL WAHIAWA PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL Place: Wahiawa District Park, Wahiawa, HI 96786, 227-8229 Date: 5/17/2008 Bringing together the local community and visitors to spotlight the rich history of pineapple in Hawaii, particularly in sleepy Wahiawa. Parade starting at 9 a.m. from Kaala Elementary School to California Ave ending at Enter St. After parade, join us for a family festival all about Pineapple! Pineapple-themed dishes from Hawaii's top chefs will be sampling a surprise creation at this event. Free narrated trolley tours of the Wahiawa area. Keiki games and activities, Reunion area for pineapple field and cannery workers. Live musical entertainment, Arts, crafts and food booths and keiki IDs provided by HPD's Wahiawa substation. Wahiawa District Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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HAWAII BOOK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Place: Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, 239-8451 Date: 5/17/2008 through 5/18/2008 The Hawai'i Book & Music Festival (HBMF) is an annual two-day weekend festival featuring performances, presentations, demonstrations, signings and other events by local, national and international authors, poets, storytellers, playwrights, songwriters, composers, arrangers and musicians. |
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HAWAII CRAFTSMEN TEA BOWL WORKSHOP Place: East West Center Teahouse; UH at Manoa, Art Bldg Ceramics Dept; UH at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96815, 808-521-3282 Date: 5/17/2008 Hawaii Craftsmen partners with The Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii to present a Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony Lecture and Demonstration Free of charge and open to the Public. Following this event, attend a FREE clay workshop to learn how to make a traditional tea bowl. Hawaii Craftsmen provides the clay and tools. |
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ROMANTIC FULL MOON, SUNSET, SOUTHERN CROSS CRUISE Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 5/17/2008 through 5/19/2008 A quest to experience three of nature's most awesome sights - a glorious Hawaiian sunset, and the full moon's path across the water, and the Southern Cross. Your boat departs an hour before sunset in search of feeding dolphins. Romantic and serene on private 42 ft. catamaran, limited seats (4 -15 passengers)and wholesome dinner included. Early bookings are recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on title above to auto-magically be taken to our website. |
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SUNSET ON THE BEACH Place: Waikiki Beach by Duke Statue, Honolulu, HI 96815, 923-1094 Date: 5/17/2008 through 5/18/2008 Picnic on the beach as the sun sets and the moon rises while listening to the sounds of Island Rhythms and watching classic films under the stars at 7:15 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach. Taste spectacular dishes from Waikiki's leading restaurants, 4 to 9 p.m. Event is subject to the weather. |
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50TH STATE FAIR - 2008 Place: Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96820, (808) 682-5767 Date: 5/22/2008 through 6/22/2008 Lots of food, games, a midway of E.K. Fernandez rides, and booths. Running four consecutive weekends at the Aloha Stadium parking lot. Hours: Fri. 6pm-midnight, Sat. & Sun. 12pm-midnight. June 15, 16, 17 |
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ROMANCE UNDER THE STARS, SOUTHERN CROSS VISIBLE Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 5/22/2008 through 6/4/2008 Escape Waikiki crowds on a 3-hour semiprivate cruise of the coastal countryside. A spectacular view of remote coastline, summer constellations and planets, and the Southern Cross! Best time to see the Southern Cross in 2008. Feel the wind in your hair and soak in the gorgeous sunset as day melts into night. Feeding dolphins may be sighted during daylight portion. Wholesome dinner included. Romantic, serene charters limited to 6 - 16 passengers to keep excursion intimate. For more info, click on the title link above to visit our night sailing webpage. Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. |
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10TH ANNUAL SHINNYO-EN HAWAII LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY Place: Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 947-2814 Date: 5/26/2008 At sunset on Memorial Day, over 1000 candle-lit lanterns will be cast afloat from the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park by members and friends of Shinnyo-en Hawaii. The ceremony is called Toro Nagashi, or Lantern Floating, and it is a time honored Buddhist tradition that is practiced throughout Japan to express respect for ancestors and comfort the spirits of the deceased. All are invited to take part in this spiritual event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Pre-activities at 4 p.m. For further information, please contact Shinnyo-en Hawaii at 947-2814. |
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VINTAGE SALE AT WAIOLI TEA ROOM Place: 2950 Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822, 226-3526 Date: 5/30/2008 through 5/31/2008 Vintage sale of shabby chic, cottage, Victorian and country style items & decor including Furniture, linen, porcelain, pottery, enamelware, water lilies, violets, vintage clothes by Playback and jewelry. Free admission. |
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HAWAII CRAFTSMEN'S RAKU HO'OLAULE'A Place: Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, 41-1400 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, 808-521-3282 Date: 5/31/2008 Since 1978, A 3-day Celebration of Raku Ceramics held at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park. Community Kiln Day is Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 9am - 1 pm. The Public is invited to join us to observe and for a nominal fee ($5) purchase a tea bowl, glaze it and watch while it is fired. Take it home to enjoy. |
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