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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 2, 2008

Holoholo

Advertiser Staff

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala o Puna performs traditional hula Saturday at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Dave Gallagher

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Hula Kahiko in the Park: Volcano Art Center's popular Na Mea Hawai'i hula kahiko (traditional hula) performance series continues with its second presentation of the year. Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala o Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany performs 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Ka'auea pa hula (hula platform), Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Islands of Life in the Pacific: The National Parks of Hawai'i: This Elderhostel program visits Hawai'i's National Parks, historical sites, National Wildlife Refuges, and state parks on the Big Island, Maui, Moloka'i, Kaua'i, and O'ahu. The program explores the richness of Hawai'i's people and places, flora and fauna, past and present on an educational and fun adventure. March 18-April 2. Cost: $3,638 double, $4,663 single. 808-967-8222. www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Spring Art Camp: Visual & Performing Arts for Youth (ages 8-12). Artist-educators guide young artists through art activities including drawing, painting, mixed media, singing, dancing and drama. This weeklong day camp culminates in an informal performance and art exhibit for families on the final day. $155, includes art supplies (financial aid available). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24-28. 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Aqua renovation: Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced that Aqua Coconut Plaza is now closed for renovations. Work at the 81-room hotel includes a total makeover and upgrade of the guest rooms and lobby. Retro-inspired guest rooms will be updated with new carpet, furniture and soft goods. Amenities include mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, 40-inch LCD HD TVs and wireless Internet. The lobby, breakfast area and front office will sport new tile flooring and furniture. The hotel will reopen June 1 as the Coconut Waikiki Hotel and be upgraded to the Aqua Boutique Collection, offering free daily continental breakfast, local newspaper, and local and toll-free calls.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa's March Ballroom Night events begin tonight. DJ Tiger will provide a free dance class from 6:30-7 p.m. to all guests. There is no cover charge but a two-drink minimum per person is applied. Tonight's lesson will be salsa; March 9, Night Club 2-step; March 16, tango; March 23, waltz; and March 30 will be West Coast swing. Ballroom Night is 6 until 10 p.m., www.starwoodhotelshawaii.com/sk.cfm.

ResortQuest's fourth-night-free introductory rates for the Aloha Beach Hotel Kaua'i range from $155 for garden view rooms to $259 for cottages. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, poolside dining, lounge, fitness room, volleyball and shuffleboard. Through Dec. 23, 800-866-774-2924, www.resortquest.com.

Take an 'uke tour: KoAloha 'Ukulele Factory offers full or mini tours daily of the family-owned business in Kalihi that has been making custom 'ukuleles for some of the world's best-known performers. The Waikiki Trolley's Redline service makes stops at KoAloha 'Ukulele Factory several times daily. Cost: $25, adults, $12.50 ages 5-12, under 5 are free. Reservations required: 808-847-4911 www.koaloha.com.