DEC 5
2011
In honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred 70 years ago, the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will recognize US veterans and active military. The US Marine Band will perform, and various veterans associations, community organizations, and government officials will attend the event.
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade is free and open to the public and will be held at the Kapiolani Park and the Waikiki Shell, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina. For more information, check out pearlharborparade.org.
DEC 2
2011
Diamond Head Theatre will present a family musical version of Cinderella this month. The show will recount the Rodgers and Hammerstein fairy tale about an idealistic girl who, with the help of her Fairy Godmother, attends the Prince’s Ball.
Ticket prices range from $12 to $42, and discounted tickets are available for children, students, seniors, and military. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com or call (808) 733-0274.
NOV 29
2011
A Dinner and Hangar Dance will be hosted this Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor on Lexington Blvd. in Honolulu, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The event will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the museum with a 1940s theme, band music, and a live auction.
Tickets cost $250, and proceeds will go to benefit the museum. Tickets can be purchased online at pacificaviationmuseum.org or through Carol at (808) 441-1006.
NOV 27
2011
Kahala Nui will host a series of lectures on Enlightenment Art on Mondays and Tuesdays between today, November 28, and December 13. The series will focus on the evolution of visual artistic expression during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe.
The entire lecture series is free and open to the public, and lectures begin at 10:30 am. They will be held at Kahala Nui in Honolulu, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (808) 218-7091.
NOV 26
2011
Eat the Street’s Food Truck Festival, “Black Saturday” is designed to enhance a long Thanksgiving weekend already filled with good food. The festival will include more than thirty food trucks in addition to 15-20 other retail vendors. Perusing is free, and all vendors guarantee at least one $5 item on the menu.
For more information, visit http://www.streetgrindz.com/eatthestreet/ or call (808) 780-9288. The festival will take place in Kakaako on South Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.
NOV 23
2011
The Liliha Palama Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 pm tomorrow, Nov. 25, at the United Church of Christ on Judd Street in Honolulu, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The parade will wander down Judd Street, Lilihana Street, King Street, and other streets in the neighborhood and end around 7 pm.
The parade is expected to have about 100 walkers and 10 vehicles.
For more information, call Demaney Kihe at (808) 525-8159.
NOV 22
2011
This Thursday, Nov. 24, the Navatek 1 will host a Thanksgiving dinner while cruising along the Waikiki and Oahu coasts. The meal will include many traditional Thanksgiving favorites, including roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Guests who opt for the upper deck will also have lobster and Roasted Tenderloin options.
Tickets for the lower deck cost $89 per adult and $53 for children age 12 and under. Upper deck tickets cost $121 for adults and $69 for children. The cruise will last from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm and is set to depart from the Aloha Tower Marketplace, about half an hour’s drive from Ko Olina.
For more information, call (808) 973-1311.
NOV 19
2011
Satomi Yarimizo, former software engineer, will play jazz piano at The Dragon Upstairs on Nuuanu Avenue. One of the most renowned jazz pianists in Hawaii today, will be accompanied by a few friends.
The Dragon Upstairs is a chic bar and lounge that features live music artists and is located about 25 miles from Ko Olina.
The performance costs $5. For more information, check out http://www.thedragonupstairs.com/.
NOV 17
2011
“Facing Mars” is the most recent exhibit at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, about 30 minutes drive from Ko Olina. From now through January 2, visitors can enjoy the interactive exhibit which features a simulation of a space journey around the red planet. Experts at the museum will also hold seminars to discuss the potential for life on Mars as well as folklore and other imaginative depictions of our celestial neighbor.
The exhibit costs $17.95 for adults and $14.95 for seniors and children. For more information, check out www.bishopmuseum.org or call (808) 847-3511.
NOV 11
2011
Tomorrow November 13, celebrated Hawaiian filmmaker Tom Vendetti will premiere his newest documentary film, “When the Mountain Calls: Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan” at the Doris Duke Theater in Honolulu. The film shares personal experiences from Vendetti’s thirty years of traveling through the Himalayan region.
Author Ann Mortifee will read a selection from her new book “In Love with Mystery” before the screening. She will be accompanied by Grammy-award-winning Paul Horn on flute.
Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at ticketderby.com. For more information, check out http://www.whenthemountaincalls.com.
