MAY 8
2011
The Hawaiian International Film Festival is keeping the celebration going with Art, Culture and Music events in Ko Olina. From May through October, come on out for monthly outdoor film screenings at Ulua Lagoon. Picnic baskets, low beach chairs, blankets and cushions are welcome.
This months films? True classics that everyone will enjoy… May 13 for GREASE, the sing-along version, and May14 THE PRINCESS BRIDE. You’ll love these films even more viewed outdoors in Ko Olina!
MAY 5
2011
First Friday’s are something to get excited about in downtown Honolulu! Tomorrow (May 6) is the monthly event/party celebrating culture, art, shops, food and drinks… and toss in some live music. This homegrown street festival occurs on the first Friday of each month between 5 pm and 9 pm.
Downtown Honolulu is only a 30-45 minute drive from the Ko Olina Beach Resort. And after nine, the district gets a little more festive, thanks to a growing number of bars and clubs (20-30 or so now).
And all the fun is free. To check out all the goings on, check out the First Friday’s event calendar.
APR 27
2011
Thanks to Oahu Mom’s blog for still noticing the sunsets here. She captured just one of many sunsets that seem to bring out the magical at Ko Olina. Sometimes a sunset does say it all!
APR 24
2011
Hawaii Public Radio’s acclaimed local program Aloha Shorts kicks off Spring with “On the Road with Aloha Shorts: Maui No Ka ‘Oi” at the Iao Theatre on May 1st to record a few programs of local stories and poems.
For several years, these live tapings have been filling HPR’s Atherton Studio on Oahu to capacity. Check out all the events at hawaiipublicradio.org.
Enjoy music by some of Hawaii’s finest musicians and ensembles and from visiting artists from all over the world. A great way to sample a wide variety of styles of music in the intimacy of HPR’s Atherton Studio and to discover new artists and genres. The Atherton Spring/Summer season runs from May to August. Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
APR 18
2011
This weekend (April 22 & 23) launches Ko Olina’s celebration of Art, Culture and Music events with two outdoor movie screenings in conjunction with the Hawaii International Film Festival. Enjoy a relaxing sunset under the stars with two exciting screenings:
– “Make Believe” follows six adolescent outsiders as they embark from all over the world to attend the annual World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas, where they each hope to be named Teen World Champion.
– “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale”, an American adaptation of a true Japanese story about a loyal dog named Hachiko who follows his master to the train station every day and afternoon to greet him after work, even after his master doesn’t return one day.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Waianae High School’s Searider Productions. Beach towels, mats and blankets are welcome.
APR 7
2011
- Disney cruise set to sail from Los Angeles to Hawaii in 2012
Yesterday Disney announced its 15-day Hawaii cruise aboard the Disney Wonder, set to sail April 29, 2012, and will help promote the August opening of its Aulani resort at Ko Olina.
The first Disney cruise to Hawaii will sail from Los Angeles on April 29, 2012 (reported by the Honolulu Star.) Estimates suggest the cruise will bring about 2,700 guests to the islands.
The Wonder will use a renovated, 50,000 square-foot Pier two-passenger terminal. Interior work on the pier should be complete by September and was “years in the making,” according to Dan Meisenzahl, state Department of Transportation information specialist.
A bit of Disney fun at Ko Olina should be fun for everyone!
APR 4
2011
When in Hawaii, eat like Hawaiians… with a fusion twist. Roy’s Restaurant prides itself on “the world’s finest cuisine deliciously wrapped in a Hawaiian state of mind.” Plus, they have a convenient Ko Olina location.
Just looking at the menu gets me hungry! Roy’s has all those food cravings covered with delicious seafood, hand-cut meats, sushi, fresh shellfish— and an award-winning wine list.
If you’re staying in Ko Olina, call ahead for reservations.
APR 1
2011
Pacific Weddings magazine recently featured inspired wedding photos shot in Ko Olina. All the photos are strikingly gorgeous. (Check out more Ko Olina wedding photos here.)
No wonder so many people host weddings and other special events here… can’t quite replicate the timeless beauty of Ko Olina. Love when someone like Pacific Weddings discovers it too!
MAR 25
2011
Join in the statewide holiday and annual celebrations this weekend on Oahu and Kauai, honoring the birthday of Hawaii’s Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Celebrations started Thursday and will run through Saturday. Check here for Prince Kuhio events.
Hawai’i Magazine reports that “…Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole created much of the Hawaii the world sees today. A prince of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Kuhio was next in line to become king when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown in 1894 bringing an end to the Hawaiian monarchy. Despite the overthrow, Kuhio’s determination and dedication to the people of the Hawaiian Islands never wavered. “
Kuhio worked to preserve Native Hawaiian culture and practices as he served as Hawaii’s second congressional delegate from 1903 until his death in 1922. Kuhio helped create King Kamehameha Day on June 11, the only other state holiday dedicated to Hawaiian royalty.
MAR 22
2011
The Interisland Wind Project is exploring expanded wind options on Oahu.
The study suggests adding more wind power, along with current wind power and 100 megawatts of solar power found on Oahu, could eliminate the need to burn 2.8 million barrels of low sulfur fuel oil and 132,000 tons of coal annually.
The island of Oahu is looking to be a bit “greener” with new energy options. Aloha!
