SUMMER SERIES
It's a summer to be serenaded under sun, stars
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
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Island music the perfect summertime refreshment is abundant and awaiting your listening ears.
Many summer events will be presented outdoors. With hot days and warm nights under way, a listening session under the stars is a sure bet for nourishing the senses.
Most events are family-friendly; some have admission fees, many are free.
One potential biggie: The Waimanalo Kanikapila, paying tribute to the legendary Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, in August. It's a new event, and it will boast scores of singers and strummers eager to salute Pahinui.
Some concerts take place at the Honolulu Zoo, others at the Waikiki Aquarium both great places to take the family and show the kids around.
You'll encounter Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning troupers at the Made In Hawaii Festival, which also features crafts, food and goods.
Musical choices run the gamut, including 'ukulele music, Hawaiian-kine favorites, ki ho'alu, traditional Hawaiian with hula, jazz and Island contemporary.
In addition to the summer's annual series, there are promising one-time summer happenings on the menu, including a song contest without modern amplification, a ki ho'alu festival in the park, and a concert featuring the largest known 'ukulele band (1,000-plus and growing).
Let the music begin ...
SUMMER SERIES
HEINEKEN HOT HAWAIIAN NIGHTS
A weekly summer concert (already under way), televised live (except where noted) Fridays, at various venues, and broadcast from 7 to 8 p.m. on K5 The Home Team (and retelecast from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. the following Saturday and again at 8 p.m. the following Friday)
Free admission
Insider tips: Arrive early, order drinks, to assure seating; be careful who you're with you may end up on camera on three TV airings.
The schedule and sites (subject to change):
Wildest Show in Town.
June 11-Aug. 13
4:35 p.m. Wednesdays (entertainment from 6 p.m.), Honolulu Zoo
$2 donation
971-7171
Insider tips: Roy Sakuma hosts weekly entertainment and sings, too; plus lots of 'ukulele giveaways; nocturnal zoo visits possible.
The schedule (and 'ukulele donors):
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER OPEN HOUSE
June 14-20.
922-0588.
Free.
Insider tip: See completion of a $115 million revitalization, hear Island musicians
The schedule:
Noon-1 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Band, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Aaron Sala on piano, Paina Lanai.
6-7 p.m. Ho'okena, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Aaron Sala, Paina Lanai.
6-7 p.m. The Makaha Sons, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Pat Sylva on piano, Paina Lanai.
6-8 p.m. Puuhonua, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Pat Sylva, Paina Lanai.
6-8 p.m. Kawika Trask and Friends, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Aaron Sala, Paina Lanai.
6-8 p.m. Keoahu, The Royal Grove.
3-5 p.m. Pat Sylva, Paina Lanai.
6-7 p.m. Kaukahi, The Royal Grove.
4:30-6:30 p.m. Aaron Sala, Paina Lanai.
FOSTER GARDENS TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
A Thursday series at Foster Botanical Garden (already under way)
June 12-July 31
Free admission, 4:30 to 7:15 p.m.; concert 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
522-7064.
Insider tips: Explore the botanical gardens, after hours, before or after the concerts; keiki events precede concerts
The schedule:
'KE KANI O KE KAI'
June 12-Aug. 7
7 p.m. Thursdays (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Waikiki Aquarium
$25 adults, $10 children 7-12, free for keiki 6 and younger; $18 for Friends of Waikiki Aquarium
440-9015, www.waquarium.org.
Insider tip: Limited to the first 550 reservations, so order early; admission includes aquarium gallery visits.
The schedule:
SUNSET SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June 14-Aug. 9
5:30 p.m. Saturdays
Waterfront Stage, Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Free
396-0766
Insider tips: Go early to score seats (unreserved); door prizes; eat later at a marina restaurant, or bring your own picnic basket and stake a spot at Maunalua Bay.
The schedule:
MOONLIGHT MELE MAGIC
June 19-Aug. 14
7 p.m. Thursdays (gates open 6 p.m., 5:30 p.m. for Bishop Museum members)
Great Lawn, Bishop Museum.
Advance tickets, $15 general, $10 museum members, military, Bank of Hawaii customers; free for children 4 and younger; at the door, if available, $20 general; $10 museum members, military and Bankoh members
847-8290, www.bishopmuseum.org.
Insider tips: Food sold on premises; bring mat to sit on.
The schedule:
NA MELE NO NA PUA
4 to 5:30 p.m. June 29, Aug. 31
Grand Lanai, Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk
Free
Insider tips: Palani Vaughan gives the first performance of "Na Mele No Na Pua," a composition by Kenneth Makuakane and Keola Donaghy, which is the theme for this music series; The Brothers Cazimero share tunes from their No. 1 "Destiny" CD.
The schedule:
MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com.
