SPECIAL EVENTS

EWA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: July 9th, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., 2010
July 10th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 2010
July 11th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2010
Place: Ewa Elem. School, 91-1280 Renton Road, Ewa Beach, Oahu
Admission: $2.00

REMEMBERING DOC BUYERS: HIS JOURNEY CONTINUES THROUGH US ALL
Date: July 10th, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 2010
Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu
Contact: Tim Taravella, (808) 591-2771 or Michele Ford, michele.ford@alz.org
Please save the date for this gala dinner in honor of the late J.W. A. "Doc" Buyers, former CEO of C. Brewer & Co. Enjoy an evening of entertainment including a performance by Jay Larrin, and celebrate Doc's accomplishments and the lasting impact he had on business in Hawai'i, while also touching on his family's journey with Alzheimer's disease. alternativehawaii.com. Proceeds, including a total matching contribution of $50,000 from the Doc Buyers Fund of The Hawaii Community Foundation, will benefit the Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter. Funds will be used to establish a memorial fund in Doc's name at the Aloha Chapter to provide specialized caregiver training, care consultation, and support groups for families and individuals affected by this debilitating disease in Hawai'i.

UKULELE FESTIVAL HAWAII GALA 2010
Date: Friday July 16th, 5:30 p.m., 2010
Place: Ala Moana Hotel - Hibiscus Ballroom, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: (808) 486-0546, info@ukulelefestivalhawaii.org or ukulelefestivaldinner@lava.net
Come and join us for a delicious buffet dinner. The highlights of the evening will be our silent auction and entertainment by Hawaii’s Ambassador of Aloha Danny Kaleikini, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele master Ohta-san and vocalist Natalie Ai-Kamauu. alternativehawaii.com. Proceeds raised from this event will offset the cost to put on the Ukulele Festival, the largest ukulele festival of its kind in the world, and keep it free for years to come. In addition, we have a college scholarship program that benefits graduating seniors with an interest in ukulele playing who are pursuing higher education.

ESPN 1420 SPORTS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY ACURA OF HONOLULU
Date: July 17th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 2010
Place: Kakaako Park, Oahu
Contact: Lance Tominaga (Publicity Director - ESPN 1420), (808) 534-7118, lancet@espn1420am.com
Family-friendly sports festival featuring free sports demonstrations and clinics; sports-related vendors and displays; live entertainment; food booths; contests; keiki activities; giveaways and more. alternativehawaii.com.

HALE'IWA ARTS FESTIVAL - THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SUMMER EVENT
Date: July 17th - 18th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 2010
Place: Hale'iwa Beach Park, Oahu
Contact: Gary D. Anderson (Executive Director - Hale'iwa Arts Festival), arts@HaleiwaArtsFestival.org, 808-637-2277
The Hale'iwa Arts Festival Thirteenth Annual Summer ArtFest features Juried Visual Artists, plus Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Cultural Trolley Tours, Student Art, Art Demonstrations and Children's Art Activities - Saturday, July 17, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, July 18, 10am-5pm, 2010, in Historic Hale'iwa Town on the North Shore of Oahu. alternativehawaii.com. Free Admission. A broad selection of food and beverages will be available at the festival site and also throughout Hale'iwa Town, which is noted for its excellent eateries from local style to fine dining. You can't stay hungry this weekend!

12TH ANNUAL BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP AWARDS DINNER
Date: July 17th, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 2010
Place: The Bishop Museum Great Lawn, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
Rare and extraordinary items will be available for auction at this annual fundraiser that honors two community members for their outstanding leadership and support of Bishop Museum. One person will receive the Charles Reed Bishop Medal, an award that exemplifies the spirit of Mr. Bishop’s philanthropic vision. alternativehawaii.com. The other will be awarded the Robert J. Pfeiffer Medial for civic leadership. Award-winning musician, Willy K. will be performing that evening as well as Merrie Monarch’s winning halau, Ke Kai O Kahiki. For ticket information call (808) 848-4170. Note: Museum closes to the public at 3:00 p.m. for event preparation.

40TH ANNUAL UKULELE FESTIVAL
Date: July 18th, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2010
Place: Kapiolani Park Bandstand- Waikiki, Oahu
Contact: Kathy Sakuma, info@ukulelefestivalhawaii.org, 808-732-3739
It's FUN and FREE -Food Booths -Ukulele Displays -Enter to win ukulele give-aways! Free parking and shuttle service at Kapiolani Community College.

RILEY LEE AND JEFF PETERSON IN CONCERT
Date: July 18th, 4 p.m., 2010
Place: Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: (808) 532-8765, smobley@honoluluacademy.org
Jeff Peterson is a Maui-born, Grammy and Hoku Award winning guitarist, who grew up playing slack key, and now teaches classical and jazz guitar, composes, records, and tours the world. alternativehawaii.com. Their latest recording is called Haleakala, and it is every bit as exciting and majestic as its namesake. Come hear for yourself, as they present selections from all their albums, and solo sets featuring their individual talents.

UH KIDS FIRST! FILM FESTIVAL
Date: June 13th - July 18th, 3 pm - 5pm, 2010
Place: UH Manoa Art Auditorium, Oahu
Contact: Ann Brandman, 808-956-9883, brandman@hawaii.edu
Sundays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 18. The award-winning KIDS FIRST! Film Festival returns with free family fun! KIDS FIRST!, a project of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, is the largest children's film festival in the world. KIDS FIRST! films are free of gratuitous violence; race, gender, or religious bias; inappropriate content; and condescension towards children. alternativehawaii.com. Age-appropriate groupings of films entertain through a balance of animation and live action, plus varied themes from different cultures.

KAIMUKI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: July 23rd - 24th (Fri. - Sat.), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 2010
July 25th (Sunday), 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2010
Place: Kalani High School, 4680 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, Oahu
Admission: FREE!!!

MOLOKAI TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE
Date: July 25th, 12 pm - 6 pm, 2010
Place: Moanalua Bay Finish line, Oahu
Contact: Jodi Wilmott (Media director - Ocean Promotion), oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 258-8533 (NFP)
This prestigious 32-mile paddleboard race from the island of Molokai to the island of Oahu attracts the world's premier stand-up and traditional paddleboarders from around the globe. alternativehawaii.com. It is the unofficial world championship of paddleboarding. Join local families and international supporters at the finish line for a colorful welcoming home of competitors.

KAIMUKI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE
Date: July 30th - August 1st, 9 am - 5 pm, 2010
Place: Star of the Sea School Cafeteria (NEW LOCATION), Oahu
Contact: Lisa Abbott, labbott@hawaii.rr.com
Kaimuki Orchid Society Inc. Presents "Orchids for Everyone!"
Friday July 30, 2010 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday July 31, 2010 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday August 1, 2010 9:00 - 4:00 pm
4469 Malia Street- Honolulu, Hawaii 96821
Suggested Donation for show: $2.00 Free Parking Hawaii's Best Orchid Vendors! alternativehawaii.com. Free Orchid workshop for children ages 5-12 Re-potting for adults: one with donation.
FIRST 300 PEOPLE EACH DAY RECEIVE FREE ORCHID PLANT WITH INVITATION!
Invitations available at these locations:
Ko'olau Farmers Kawamoto Orchids, Wally's Garden Center, From any Kaimuki Orchid Society Member, Ace Hardware Kaimuki.

SLACK KEY & AMERICAN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR AND CELLO
Date: July 31st, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 2010
Place: 738 Kaheka St Atherton Studio HPR, Oahu
Contact: Chris Yeaton, (808) 955-8821, admin@hawaiipublicradio.org
Chris Yeaton and Andy Rising, both Hawaii born, bring an incredibly fresh approach to the sounds of Ki'ho'alu, the slack key guitar. Andy Rising a classically trained cellist combines his love and knowledge of music on the cello with the progressive edge that Yeaton (protege of Kumu Keola Beamer and John Keawe) brings to the world of slack key. alternativehawaii.com. Trading back and forth form instrument to instrument their independent styles weave together a beautiful tapestry of slack key and American fingerstyle guitar. Together they explore the music and stories of Hawaii filling the room with breathtakingly beautiful music that moves their listening audiences to a place of imagination! Join us this evening at the Atherton Studio for very special evening of acoustic excellence!

E KŪ ANA KA PAIA: UNIFICATION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND THE KU IMAGES
Date: June 5th – October 4th, 2010
Place: Hawaiian Hall and J.M. Long Gallery, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
Bishop Museum, the British Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum are partnering to bring together the three largest Kū images in the world for a historic exhibition this summer. alternativehawaii.com. It will be the first time in over 160 years that three traditional Kū images of this size and magnitude will be displayed alongside one another.

SURFING
Date: June 19th – September 6th, 2010
Place: Castle Memorial Building, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
This exhibition provides a glimpse into the fascinating pasts of surfing, one of Hawai‘i’s gifts to the world. The exhibit will feature archival images from Bishop Museum Archives along with historic surfboards from the Museum’s renowned collection of artifacts. alternativehawaii.com. Trace the historical transformation of surfing’s image through the centuries, from Polynesian myths of love to an account of an exotic “amusement” that presented nothing but “horror & destruction,” as well as recollections of surfing as a character-building activity and sometimes the test of one’s romantic interest.

STILL PRESENT PASTS: KOREAN AMERICANS AND THE “FORGOTTEN WAR”
Date: June 26th – September 12th, 2010
Place: Castle Memorial Building, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
This is a multi-media exhibit of installation and performance art, documentary film and archival photographs, and oral histories that explores memories and legacies of the Korean War. alternativehawaii.com. Embodying life stories of ordinary Korean Americans who experienced the war, the exhibit is a public space of remembering that breaks the silence about a tragic episode in U.S. and Korean history.

INTERISLAND TERMINAL PRESENTS REED SPACE HONOLULU: A "POP-UP" BOOKSTORE OF ART, DESIGN, AND ARCHITECTURE TITLES
Date: July 29th – August 8th, 10:30 am - 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: Waikiki Parc Hotel, Oahu
Contact: Sarah Honda (PR Contact - Interisland Terminal), sarah@interislandterminal.org, (808) 277-4484
The inspiration for REED SPACE HONOLULU is Interisland Terminal's desire to see a return of independent bookshops in Honolulu featuring thoughtfully selected titles to nurture the intellect and creative capital of this community. alternativehawaii.com. Renowned graphic designer and brand developer jeffstaple (www.stapledesign.com) will curate the temporary bookstore's selection of art, architecture and design books.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FREE LEI MAKING LESSONS
Date: Every Monday (through November 30)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd fl. lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
"Talk story" with our Hawaiian lei maker as you learn this beautiful art. Flowers are provided, free. You'll make one lei per session. Call: (808) 922-2299.

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.

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.

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. Entertainment, art activities for kids, gallery tours, and other activities. For residents & visitors. It's free! It's fun! Call: (808) 532-8700.

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.)

JOSIAH KEKOA OF "TEN FEET"
Date: Every Tues. & Sat. (through July 11)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd fl. Lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
Features singers from the hit group Ten Feet. Lead singer, Josiah Kekoa, will be heading up the entertainment twice each week as part of an exciting trio performing traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs, with hula. Call: Amber Belcher (808) 531-0244.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Date: June through August
Place: Buddhist Temples throughout the islands
The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.

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.

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.

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