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1997

Courtesy of the Hawai`i Visitors Bureau

THE MAUI WRITERS CONFERENCE & MANUSCRIPT MARKETPLACE Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, 1996, Labor Day Weekend at The Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel & Spa. Jackie Collins, Ron Howard (Apollo 13), Sue Grafton, Ann Rule, Dan Millman,John Saul and Terry Brooks are just a few of the best-selling authors confirmed to present at this annual event. Over 30 literary agents and editors will be available to help undiscovered authors get their books published. For more information call (808)879-0061 or e-mail Mauicon@aol.com.

WILSON KAPALUA OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT Aug. 30 - Sept. 2. The hottest tennis stars in Hawaii heat up for a $12,000- purse, one of the largest in the state, during this annual Labor Day grand prix and Kapalua Tennis Garden and Village Tennis Center. Call: 669-5677.

MAUI MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 31 - Sept. 2. Kaanapali Resort. Festival of jazz and contemporary music brings famous musicians to Maui for music on the green. Call: 1-800-628-6747. 213-254- 1205.

MOLOKAI 100-MILE BIKE TREK Aug. 31 - Sept. 2. This 100- mile bike tour on the most Hawaiian island raises money for the American Lung Association. Call: 537-5966.

HAWAIIAN FALSETTO CONTEST The Frank B. Shaner Hawaiian Falsetto Copntest is held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu as part of Aloha Festivals. Call: 944-8857.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS Through Sept. 29. Photos of laborers around the world, through the 20th Century are featured in the Sebastiao Salgado exhibition. Work in Hawai`i is also featured as part of the Labor Day Exhibit.

JAPANESE WOMEN IN HAWAIIThrough Jan. 17. The lives of Japanese-American women living in Hawaii are shown through a multi-media exhibit at the Historical Gallery of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii in Honolulu, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call: 945-7633.

25th ANNUAL QUEEN LILIUOKALANI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CANOE RACES >Labor Day weekend at Kailua Pier, see canoe clubs from all over the state compete in waters off the Kona Coast.

OTHELO ON OAHU Sept. 5 - Oct. 6. This rendition is set in Hawai`i, in 1814 during the reign of King Kamehameha the Great. The court is frequented by European opportunists looking for land and mercantile opportunities. In this version, Othelo takes on the Hawaiian name Ohelo (a shrub with a favorite wild berry). The play is staged by Kumu Kahua at 46 Merchant St. in Honolulu. Call: 536- 4441.

MAUI TRIATHLON Sept. 7. Swimmers, bicyclist, and runners compete in individual and iron team race on Maui. Call: 572- 5071.

WOODS OF HAWAII Sept. 7 - 15. Aloha Tower Marketplace hosts some of the best wood crafters in Hawaii. Call 239-5593.

MS. BIG BEAUTY CONTEST Sept. 7. Among Hawaiians, traditionally big is beautiful and women must weigh over 200 lbs. to enter this beauty contest. Big women in old Hawaii were considered more giving and sharing, and gorgeous. The contest is held at the ballroom of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Big Island. Call: 885- 8086.

FIRST ANNUAL KAUA`I PHOTO TREK Sept. 8-28. This combines the best in photographic education with one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world, with a choice between intensive five-day workshops or an array of lectures, or both. Jointly sponsored by the Kauai Visitors Bureau, Konica USA, Minolta Corporation, UnitedVacations, United Airlines and "Popular Photography" and "American Photo" magazines.

RIBBON DAY Sept. 8. Residents of Hawaii wear Aloha Festival Ribbons all day, on every island. Call: 944-8857.

HAWAII COUNTY FAIR Sept. 11 - 15. Hawaiian exhibits punctuate this traditional county fair with produce, farm animals, rides, games and food. Held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium on the Big Island. Call: 935-5022.

TOMMY Sept. 11 -29. The Manoa Valley Theater on Oahu presents this Broadway rock musical about the Pinball Wizard who was deaf, dumb and blind. Call: 988-6131.

LES MISERABLES Sept. 11 - 28. Lea Salonga and Craig Schulman star in this award-winning musical sensation at Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, opening on Sept. 11 Tickets are available at Blaisdell Box Office and all Connection outlets. Call: 1-800-333- 3388.

BANKOH CUP-VOLLEYBALL GRAND PRIX Sept. 12, 14, 15. International volleyball tournament pits Cuba, Japan, U.S. and the Netherlands against one another at the University of HawaiiÕs Special Events Arena in Honolulu. Call 597-1555.

TASTE OF LAHAINA Sept. 13 - 15. Lahaina Center on Maui hosts cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and entertainment. An evening called Maui Chefs Present Bistro Boulevard kicks off the celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 13. Call 667-9193 or. 572-5071.

O`AHU ALOHA FESTIVAL Sept. 13. The 50th Aloha Festival kicks off with opening ceremonies at Bishop Square and a Downtown Ho`olaule`a in Honolulu. The festival theme is Aloha Hali`a, treasured memories. Floral Parades, Hawaiian Royal Balls, Steel Guitar Festvial, storytelling, horse racing, paniolo hat and lei contests, fishing tournaments and ukulele performances are planned through Sept. 22. Call: 944-8857.

HO`OKUPU TO HALE `O KEAWE Sept. 14. Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau hosts the Aloha Festivals Royal Court on the Big Island for an investiture at this place of Refuge. They will offer a ho`okupu, offering from the land to the gods. and perform a pikai, the traditional washing and cleansing of the monarchs in the ocean. 7:30 a.m. at the National Park.

CHILDRENS FESTIVAL Sept. 14 Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau on the Big Island hosts this Makahiki, co-sponsored by the Big Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Activities include lauhala weaving, chanting, lawn bowling - ancient Hawaiian style, and lei making. Free of charge at this National Park.

MAUI 10K RUN/5K WALK Sept. 14. Terry Fox Run raises money for the Cancer Research Center of Hawai`i and the American Cancer Society. It celebrates the efforts of its namesake who ran 3,339 miles after losing a leg to cancer. The weekend features a dinner, auction and four-man scramble golf tournament at Walea. Sponsored by Four Seasons Resort on Maui. Call 874-8000.

HAKU MELE O HANA Sept. 14. Hana Hotel on Maui hosts this traditional Hawaiian song, chant and dance celebration. Call: 248- 7002.

FLORAL PARADE Sept. 14. Aloha Festival parade through downtown Honolulu as part of the Oahu Aloha Festivals.

THE BIG MELE Sept. 14. An outdoor rock musical event on Oahu at Kualoa Ranch, with Presidents of the United States of America, No Doubt, Cyprus Hill, Dance Hall Crashers and Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dishwalla and CIV. Call 947-CLUB.

PEAMAN INTERNATIONAL BIATHLON Sept. 15. This sporting event, beginning with a swim at Kailua Pier in Kailua-Kona, attracts athletes from all over the world.

PLANTATION DAY Sept. 15. Annual festival features the entertainment and food of old plantation days. Tour plantation homes at Hawaii Plantation Village in Waipahu on Oahu, from 10 a.m. Call: 677-0110.

ELAUHOE CANOE RACE FOR WOMEN Sept. 15, sponsored by Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. From Magic Island to Pokai Bay. 8 a.m.

GARDEN PARTY Sept. 15. Fundraiser for the Maui Academy of Performing ArtsÕ educational programs. This special event takes place in a plantation setting with fine food and wine. Call: 244- 8760.

KAUA`I ALOHA FESTIVAL CEREMONIES Sept. 18. County Building, Lihu`e, Hawai`i. This opens a week of Hawaiian events on the Garden Island.

OKOE BAY RENDEVOUS Sept. 19-22. A Kona marlin tournament in its eighth year. Call: 325-7300.

MAUI ULTIMATE CYCLING CHALLENGE Sept. 20 - 22. A bike ride up the slope of Haleakala Volcano challenges pros and amateurs as they pedal to the 10,000-foot summit. Call: 575-9151.

NA LEI O HAWAI`I Sept. 20. Na Lei O Hawaii is an annual lei- making contests, as part of Aloha Week Festival celebration at Wailoa Center in Hilo. Call: 933-4360.

MADE WITH ALOHA FESTIVAL Sept. 20. Hyatt Regency Waikiki hosts this display of crafts, clothes, foods of Hawaii.

KAUAI ALOHA FESTIVAL Sept. 20 - 29. The Aloha Festival on Kauai, celebrates the theme of Aloha Hali`a, treasured memories. Floral Parades, Hawaiian Royal Balls, storytelling, horse racing, paniolo hat and lei contests, fishing tournaments and ukulele performances are being planned. Call: 944- 8857.

KAUAI MOKIHANA FESTIVAL Sept. 20th -28th. This annual celebration of Hawaiian performing arts and culture begins on Sept. 20 with Opening Ceremonies at the Outrigger Hotel and continues on Sept. 21 at Poliahu with a sacred site care taking workshop and lecture at Poliahu at 8:30 am, followed by Na Lei Pua'Ole, a flowerless lei contest at the Outrigger Hotel from 9 am to noon. Call: 822-2166, 246-4561, or Email: karp@aloha.net

HANA RELAYS ON MAUI Sept. 21. A relay team race travels along the famous Hana Highway. Call: 871-6441.

A DAY AT QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE Sept. 21. This annual event pays tribute to Queen Emma with arts , crafts, palace tours, entertainment and dining, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Pali Highway in Honolulu. Call: 595-6291.

LANAI VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM Sept. 21 - 22. Chef Thomas Keller of the French Laundry, in Napa Valley, Calif. shares his cooking skills. Call: 800-321-4666.

BRUDDAS Sept. 21. Hawaii's Leading Men in Entertainment is the theme of the evening at Kaua`i Community College at 6 pm, as part of the Mokihana Festival. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

SKIPPY KAMAKAWIWAOLE Sept. 22 sponsored by Outrigger Canoe Club, Hawaii Kai to Nimitz Beach at Barbers Pont. 8 a.m. on Oahu.

KAUA`I FLORAL PARADE Sept. 22. Kaua`i Floral Parade celebrates Aloha Festivals.

HAWAIIAN SERVICE AND HIMENISept. 22. Kapa`a First Hawaiian Church at 10 am, as part of Mokihana Celebration on Kauai. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

PUNANA LEO O KAUA`I FUNDRAISER Sept. 22. Kaua`i Shopping Village fundraiser for Hawaiian language studies for children, featuring arts, crafts and music. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

QUEEN LILI`UOKALANI CONCERT Oct. 22. Hulihe`e Palace in Kailua-Kona hosts this concert by the Palace Band, under the direction of Charles Dant, with songs by the Merrie Monarch Glee Club and hula by Kumu Hula Etua Lopes and Na Pua U`i `O Hawai`i halau. It is sponsored by Daughters of Hawai`i at 4 p.m.

KAUAI COMPOSERS CONTEST & CONCERT Sept. 23. Outrigger Hotel at 7 pm as part of the Mokihana Festival on Kauai. Call: 822- 2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

FOLK ARTS WORKSHOP Sept 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, at the Outrigger Hotel as part of the Kauai Mokihana Festival. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

MOKIHANA VIDEO FESTIVAL Sept. 25. Mokihana Video Festival celebrates the works of Independent Producers at the Outrigger Hotel as part of the Kauai Mokihana Festival, 7 pm. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

HAWAIIAN OCEANFEST Sept. 25 - 29. This annual series of sporting events brings lifeguards to an international competition on Sept. 26 and 27, and the Outrigger Waikiki KingÕs Race on Sept. 28. Sponsored by Outrigger Hotels, the events spill into October. Call: 521-4322.

MS. SUPERFITNESS 1995 Sept. 26-28. Wailea Beach and Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Invitational body and fitness event. Call: 874- 8281.

BIG ISLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL HOOLAULEA Sept. 27. This celebration of Hawaiian crafts, foods, music and dance will be held at Keauhou Shopping Center on the Kona Coast.

WOMEN WORKING COFFEE Sept. 27. Maui Arts & Cultural Center offers this multimedia exhibit on the history of Kona Coffee and women working in the industry. Call: 242-2787.

LEI CONTEST AND STEEL GUITARS Sept. 27. Keauhou, on the Big Island hosts a lei making contest for masters and beginners with categories for originality, color, most Hawaiian and special seed/shell divisions. A steel guitar festival follows at sunset, at Keauhou Shopping Center, as part of Aloha Festivals.

MOKIHANA FESTIVAL AT KEKAHA Sept. 28. Paddle Board Competition Starts at 8 am. Ukulele Starts at 9 am. Live Entertainment will be on stage from 10 am to 5 pm as part of the Kauai Mokihana Festival. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net PORTUGUESE FIESTA `96 Sept. 28-29. Storytelling, crafts, foods, music and dance of the Portuguese in Hawaii will be presented at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: 845-1616.

MR. & MRS. KAUA`I MOKIHANA HULA COMPETITION Sept. 28, starts at 5 pm at Kekaha Neighborhood Center as part of the Kauai Mokihana Festival. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

NA KANE HULA COMPETITION Sept. 28 at Kekaha Neighborhood Center on Kaua`i. An annual event that starts at sunset. Call: 822-2166 or Email: karp@aloha.net

BIG ISLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL PARADE & HOOLAULEA Sept. 28. This colorful event takes place in Holualoa, a historic coffee town on the mountain above Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, beginning at 9 a.m., with the Royal Court leading the procession down Mamalahoa Highway to the 100-year-old Holualoa School campus. Art Galleries will provide open houses with demonstrations, to include lauhala weaving. Entertainment and crafts will be presented throughout the town during the day of festivities.

MOLOKAI ALOHA FESTIVALS Sept. 28 - Oct. 6. A cultural celebration of music and dance on the most Hawaiian island beginning with a parade, the Moloka`i Mule Drag and a Ho`olaulea, all in Kaunakakai on the 28th. Call: 800-852-7690..

MEMORY WALK ON MAUI Sept. 28. Annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association Maui Branch. This fun event begins at 7:30 am at the Kaahumanu Center. Enjoy a short walk up to Wailuku and return to the Kaahumanu Center for great entertainment, refreshments and prizes. Memory Walk brochures/pledge forms will be available from the Alzheimer's Association Maui Branch and at most Maui locations of the Bank of Hawaii. Call the Alzheimer's Association at 871-5150, fax 871-6268 or email wcober@maui.net

RUN TO THE SUN Sept. 28. Run from sea level on Maui to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala. From the town of Paia to the top of Haleakala. Call: 871-6441.

FALSETTO AND STORYTELLING CONTEST Sept. 29. This event in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country takes place in Waimea on the Big Island at Kahilu Theatre and honors legendary Hawaiian cowboy and master storyteller Clyde Kindy Sproat. Winners from a Honolulu and Maui contest come to the Big Island to compete. Call 885-8086.

BANKOH NA WAHINE O KE KAI. Sept. 29. Molokai to Waikiki 7 a.m. womens long distance canoe race takes off with Hawaiian 60- women canoes from Papohaku Beach at Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai. The women paddle 34 miles across the rough channel to Oahu. Call: 537-8660.

OCTOBERFEST Sept. 30. Week-long German harvest festival, celebrating the German contribution to milling and farming in Hawaii, will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu. Call: 955- 4811.

HOLUA SLIDE EXPLORATION Sept. 30. Hawaiian royalty slid down giant slides made of stacked rocks and covered with slick pili grass in ancient days at Keauhou. Explore the historic remains of the mile-long slide on the Big Island at 8:30 a.m. with guided tour from the Kona Surf Resort. Call 322-3411.