AUG 21
2009
Honolulu Symphony
The Honolulu Symphony was founded in 1900 and it is the oldest symphony orchestra West of the Rocky Mountains in the US. They offer regular performances September through May.
Hawaii Opera Theatre
The Hawaii Opera Theatre is the state’s only professional opera company. Founded in 1960, they usually present three springtime productions.
Chamber Music Hawaii
Chamber Music Hawaii was founded in 1982 and they present a series of concerts throughout the year which feature its three resident ensembles: Spring Woodwind Quintet, Honolulu Brass, and the Galliard String Quartet. Their season runs from September through May.
Honolulu Chamber Music Society
The Honolulu Chamber Music Society presents the world’s finest chamber music ensembles to Hawaii and the season typically runs from September through May. Recent featured artists included the Tokyo Quartet, the Emerson Quartet, the Ying Quartet, and the Pacifica Quartet.
Aloha International Piano Festival
The Aloha International Piano Festival has a week of master classes and recitals by some of the world’s best pianists. The event offers local students the opportunity to study with international artists and teachers. The event also includes a series of piano recitals, many of the free to the public.
The Atherton Studio Concerts at HPR
Located in the offices of Hawaii Public Radio, the Atherton Studio is a small recital space. The Atherton presents ongoing concert and lecture series that features music of many different genres by both local and international artists.
AUG 21
2009
Ko Olina’s Taste at Kapolei, (the all-you-can-eat benefit on the beach at Ko Olina Resort & Marina on Ulua Lagoon 4), celebrates its 10th year on Saturday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and presents the largest number of restaurant and beverage offerings ever.
More than 30 restaurants from Honolulu to the North Shore on Oahu will be providing culinary fare ranging from Pacific Rim specialties to island poke; Okinawan, Thai, Egyptian, Italian, Japanese, and good, old-fashioned American cuisine; and cheesecake, yogurt, and more at this year’s Taste at Kapolei.
According to the press release, guests at the main venue can choose from 24 restaurants including Sam Choy’s, Don Ho’s Island Grill, Formaggio, Gordon Biersch, Haleiwa Joe’s, Hooter’s, Indigo, Kolohe’s Bar & Grill, P.F. Chang’s, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and Top of Waikiki; and local favorites Auntie Pasto’s, Creations in Catering, Da Pokeman, Da Spot, Hapa Grill, Hana Sushi, Off the Wall, Souvaly Thai Cuisine, Tanioka’s, and Thai Kitchen. Nine celebrity chefs, including one flying in from Maui especially for the event, will be serving VIP sponsors. Nine fine wine, beer, and spirits companies are donating the liquid sustenance for the Ko Olina Taste.
AUG 14
2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009, the Ki-ho’alu Foundation will stage the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival. Performances run from 12:00 pm (noon) to 6:00 pm at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
The festival line-up includes Makana, Bobby Moderow, Dennis Kamakahi, John Cruz, LT Smooth, Donald Kaulia, Danny Caravalho, Stephen Inglis, Ozzie Kotani, Paul, Togioka, Ken Makuakane, Jeff Peterson, Dwight Kanae, Walter Keale, Pali Kaaihue, and Slack Key Wings.
AUG 14
2009
The lengthy run “Horizons” show at the Polynesian Cultural Center has come to an end and will be replaced with a new show, “Ha: Breath of Life.” The new show tells the life story of a fictitious Polynesian warrior. One visitor to the new show said, “I watched PCC’s new evening show last week and found it breath-taking.”
The show is presented at 7:30pm Monday through Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu.
AUG 13
2009
Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf event setting in opposition Oahu’s legendary shores (North Shore and South Shore). Top Surfers from each shore will fight it out in a head-to-head surf competition for the ultimate island bragging rights. In order to keep things fair, the event will be held on the Eastside of Oahu at Sandy Beach.
The event takes place on September 5, 2009 from 10:30am – 4:30pm and at 1pm – Halftime. The teams will compete for a territory advantage in next year’s competition and the losing team has to give the winning team their surfboards.
According to Global Surf News, “Ten surfers for each team will be chosen by online voting and teams must include at least one female surfer and 2 groms (17 or under). A “ringer” will be allowed to be a part of each team and does not have to be disclosed until day of competition (this can be any surfer from anywhere in the world).”
AUG 13
2009
Felicia was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday morning (8/11/09) as it approached Hawaii with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph, but a flash flood watch and a high surf warning remained in effect. As of Tuesday afternoon, Felicia is dissipating as a tropical depression but she still could produce some localized heavy rains and gusty winds.
Oahu and Maui County residents could expect winds increasing to up to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph; however according to the Associated Press, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the center of the depression was located 120 miles east of Maui and 210 miles east-southeast of Honolulu.
AUG 11
2009
Hawaiian music lovers on Oahu can look forward to some great concerts this August.
Sunday Showcase at Waikiki Beach Walk
The free Sunday Showcase offers a chance to hear some great Hawaiian music at the best price : “free”:
Sunday, August 9, 2009, 5pm
Kalei Gamiao
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage
Sunday, August 16th, 2009, 5pm
Hapa Folk
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage
Sunday, August 23, 2009, 5pm
Tahiti Rey
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage
The Summer Concert Series at Pilila’au Army Rec Center
There is no cover charge.
Saturday, August 15th, 2009, 7pm
Kapena
Pilila’au Army Rec Center
Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7pm
Holunape
Pilila’au Army Rec Center
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Ku’uipo Kumukahi
Pilila’au Army Rec Center
Special Musical Performances
Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7pm
Del Beazley, Kaukahi, Makaha Sons, Sean Na’auao
Honolulu Hale
Saturday, August 29, 2009 5:30pm
Willie K.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center Summer Concert Series
AUG 10
2009
The world famous SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW will return to The Hawaii Theatre, playing 15 shows from August 12 to August 23, 2009. As the Honolulu Advertiser said in 1999 when SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW hit, it is “unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wonderfully creative fun that can be enjoyed from the heart.”
Tickets for opening night are priced at $25, with $5 being donated straight to the Hawaii Food Bank. Tickets for the rest of the run range $30 to $80 for a VIP ticket including free event parking.
Show details and times:
Wednesday 8/12/09 7:30 PM
Thursday 8/13/09 7:30 PM
Friday 8/14/09 8:00 PM
Saturday 8/15/09 1:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday 8/16/09 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8/18/09 7:30 PM
Wednesday 8/19/09 7:30 PM
Thursday 8/20/09 7:30 PM
Friday 8/21/09 8:00 PM
Saturday 8/22/09 1:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday 8/23/09 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM
AUG 10
2009
According to the Associated Press, “The National Weather Service warned Friday that there remained “considerable uncertainty in the locations that will be affected, the onset and duration of heavy rains and the rainfall amounts.”
Forecasters were predicting possible heavy rains and flash flooding from Monday through Wednesday, and the local civil defense agency advised residents to prepare for possible flooding from heavy rains and to secure loose objects.
KITV 4 says, “… meteorologist Justin Fujioka said the storm is projected to be a tropical depression or less when it reaches the Hawaiian Islands late Monday. However, he wants residents to remember that even a tropical depression can bring heavy rains, winds and flooding.”
AUG 7
2009
“No Doubt” – an award winning band, featuring lead singer Gwen Stefani, and musicians Tom Dumont, Adrian Young, and Tony Kanal – is back on the road after a hiatus of over four years. They have a 40-city tour across the United States and Canada. The band will be finishing their trip with 2 performances in Honolulu’s Blaisdell Center on August 11 & 12, 2009.
No Doubt’s Honolulu performances start at 8 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on August 11 & 12. Paramore is opening the evening’s concert.
