OAHU
MAY 2008
HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL: THE MOST ROMANTIC SONGS EVER WRITTEN PART II
Date: May 7, & 8, 2008
Time: TBA
Place: Hawaii Theatre 1130 Bethel St. between Hotel and Pauahu The Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii to Host 10-Day Celebration Harmonious melodies, divine dinners, and Hawaii – the ideal recipe for Romance. That’s what the Matt Catingub orchestra of Hawaii has cooked up with the 2008 Hawaii Romance Festival. The 10-day event, to be held from May 2 – 11, 2008 will celebrate some of the most romantic music ever written, performed by guest star entertainers from across the U.S. and the Islands
X-1 WORLD EVENTS “LEGENDS”
Date: May 16 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Neil Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu
Egan Inoue, a former state middleweight mixed martial arts champion, is making a heralded return to the sport headlining X-1 World Events “Legends” card Friday May 16, 2008, at the Blaisdell Arena. Also making his MMA comeback at this show is local legend Ray “Bradda” Cooper, who will be fighting for the X-1 World Lightweight title. Ticket master.com or call 1-877-750-4400.
2007 DIAMOND HEAD CRATER CELEBRATION
Date: May 19
Time: Start 2:00 p.m.
Place: Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu
Earth, Wind & Fire, known for its funky blend of soul and blues will make Diamond Head Crater erupt with music as one of the featured attractions of the 2007 Celebration. Also joining the lineup is some of Hawaii's greatest entertainers. Reserved seating $135, $150, $175 with general admission, $125. Tickets at Waikiki Shell box office, Blaisdell box office or online at http://ticketmaster.com.
16TH ANNUAL FILIPINO FIESTA AND PARADE
Date: May 20
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Monsarrat Ave. 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 5 p.m. with music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts and displays. Contact: Eric Barsatan @ 372-0382
50TH STATE FAIR
Date: May 24 - June 17 (4 wknds. May 24-28; Jun. 1-3; Jun.7-10; & Jun.15-17)
Place: Aloha Stadium (Parking Lot)
Food, games, a midway of E.K. Fernandez rides, and booths. Admission. Call: Honolulu Jaycees (808) 682-5767.
SOME ENCHANTRESS EVENING
Date: May 31 (Saturday)
Place: Café Milano
A celebration of beauty, style, and fashion, is a fundraising event to benefit this year’s Honolulu Fashion Week Project. Hosted by Cafe Milano and Emily Lopez, the event will be held on Saturday, May 31st at the newest trendy spot in town, Café Milano. There will be food, live entertainment, and an exciting fashion show directed by Eric Chandler and Takeo of 2Couture featuring the latest fashions from local designers. For information contact: (808) 620-0078
JUNE 2008
BE STEEL MY HEART
Date: June 22
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre Center, Bethel St., Honolulu (Chinatown)
Lovers of steel guitar will enjoy an evening of the best in Hawaiian steel guitar music, hula and fun as we pay tribute to possibly the best known instrument in the Hawaiian music inventory- the steel guitar. Tickets $33. Call: (808) 528-0506.
MAUI
MAY 2008
FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT (MAUI)
Date: Every Friday Evening, Year-round
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Lahaina Town (West Maui)
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town for special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its nick-name of "The Art Capital of the Pacific," due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. Call: Lahaina Event Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.
10TH ANNUAL AFTERNOON ELEGANT TEA
Date: May 6
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Haliimaile Sugar House (Upcountry Maui)
Women Helping Women's 10th Annual Elegant Afternoon Royal Tea Affair features a Silent & Live Auction, fabulous food catered by Bev Gannon of award winning Haliimaile General Store & enchanting entertainment. Call: (808) 242-6600 or e-mail tea@whwmaui.net
JUNE 2008
"THINK GLOBALLY, EAT LOCALLY" A WORLD OCEAN DAY DINNER
Date: June 8
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
Hosted by Maui Ocean Center and featuring sustainable seafood and Maui-grown products, as well as live entertainment by award winner Sean Naauao. Prior to dining at the ocean-view Seascape Maalaea Restaurant, diners will have a chance to tour the aquarium and visit interactive Conservation Stations with themes such as ‘Sustainable Seafood’, ‘Safe Snorkeling’ and ‘Hawaiian Kapu System’. Reservations: Required (will be taken starting May 21 or May 14 for MOC members). Space limited. Call: (808) 270-7088.
49TH MISS MAUI FILIPINA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Date: June 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
The Maui Filipino Community Council presents this pageant featuring single women of Filipino ancestry, vying for the title of Miss Maui Filipina 2007. Tickets: $18 advance, $24 day of show. Call: Michelle Santos, Pageant Director (808) 264-0871.
8TH ANNUAL MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AT WAILEA
Date: June 13 - 17
Place: Wailea (South Maui)
The festival showcases special movie screenings and premieres under the stars. Contemporary Hawaiian music and The Taste of Wailea. Call: (808) 572-3456 or (808) 579-9244.
26TH ANNUAL KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: June 28 - July 1
Place: Kapalua Resort (West Maui)
Hosted by Fred Dame, Master Sommelier and President of the Court of Master Sommeliers, this event attracts world-famous winemakers, chefs and visitors to the Kapalua Resort for a series of wine tastings, festive gatherings and gourmet meals. Call: (808) 669-2440.
