Whatever piques your interest, there’s no shortage of great events and activities that can make it worth packing your bags and heading to Hawaii to combine your favorite hobby with a bit of R&R in paradise.
HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII (May 22, 2006)—
Here are just some of the year-round special events and activities — many of which are free to hotel guests and visitors — scheduled this autumn at several oceanfront hotels in the Outrigger Hotels family:
Hawaii Orchids Amateur gardeners and horticulturists are invited to meet nationally recognized speaker, orchid-grower, hybridizer and noted judge for the American Orchid Society, Patrick O’Day, and learn how to grow and repot dendrobiums, cattleya, cymbidians and other orchids. Seasonally, Outrigger Waikiki’s special hybrid orchid will be on display.
August 16 and September 20, 2006, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Kona Underwater Photographers Club
Are you a shutter-bug? Meet members of the Kona Underwater Photographers Club and enjoy recent photos of the unique marine life off the pristine Kona coastline at an informative session ideal for marine enthusiasts. Topics vary with invited guest speakers.
August 23, September 27, October 25, 2006, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island)
Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Collectible Surfing
Surfing fans can check out a great collection of memorabilia devoted to their favorite sport at Collectible Surfing, one in a series of
Hawaii-themed collectible shows featuring antique, vintage and contemporary island memorabilia.
August 25, 2006, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Holistic Hawaii Expo
Wellness seekers can immerse themselves in demonstrations, exhibits, speakers, workshops, entertainment and a lavish whole foods buffet at this two-day expo on Hawaii’s Big Island. Special room rates available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
September 23 & 24, 2006 Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Hawaii International Film Festival
Movie buffs can receive free film tickets to the 2006 Hawaii International Film Festival by booking their hotel rooms at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, or Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. Good for select films during the festival, tickets will be available to registered guests at the concierge desk. Limit one pair tickets per room, while supplies last.
October 19-26, 2006. Free.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Workshop
Aspiring musicians can learn more about the islands’ rich musical heritage at this slack key, ukulele and steel guitar workshop led by Grammy Award nominee Ledward Kaapana and other highly accomplished performing artists of Hawaii, just in time for Honolulu’s 24th annual Slack Key Festival. Workshop
fee of $700 includes welcome dinner, four full days of learning sessions, and dinner each evening followed by a jam session. Special room packages available. To register, call 808-226-2697 or email kihoalufoundationinc@yahoo.com.
August 15-19, 2006.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Spooky Tales
Last week of October; specific dates TBA. Free.
Enjoy island-style thrills and chills at this spine-tingling evening of
spooky Hawaiian tales told by some of Hawaii’s most prominent master storytellers. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green,
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Kumula`au Arbor Day Celebration
Commemorate Arbor Day with Outrigger’s properties. The hotels will give away hundreds of native Hawaiian plants and offer fun family-friendly activities such as lei-making and leaf printing. (Activities vary by property.) Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) on November 2, 2006. Free. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu) on November 3, 2006. Free. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) on November 4, 2006.
Free. Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational
Get a “java-buzz” at this signature Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort event, a once-a-year dining experience starring professional chefs “brewing” up culinary cuisine ranging from appetizers and entrees to delicious desserts, all featuring 100% Kona coffee as an ingredient. The Invitational is one of the major highlights of the annual Kona Coffee Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island.
November 8, 2006. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Santa Paddles to Waikiki Beach
The world’s jolliest elf makes his annual pre-Christmas pilgrimage to
world-famous Waikiki Beach via outrigger canoe, perfect for the whole family.
December 09, 2006. Free.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.Event schedule is subject to change without notice.
ONGOING EVENTS
Native Medicinal Plants Workshop (La’au Lapa’au)
Learn about the medicinal uses of Hawaii’s native plants at this fascinating lecture and hands-on demonstration led by Alapai Kahuena, a kahu la`au lapa`au (Hawaiian medicinal plant expert).
Second Friday of each month. 10 am-12 noon. Free. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu) Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Petroglyph Printmaking Workshop
Enjoy photographic images and original mono-prints inspired by ki`i pohaku, Hawaiian petroglyphs. Presented by Honolulu printmaker and cultural specialist Lynn Cook, the workshop shares the history and influence of this ancient rock art, and demonstrates printmaking techniques that recreate the images without harming the original petroglyphs. Third Friday of each month, 9:30 am-11 am. Free to hotel guests. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Rhythms of the Ocean
This refreshing, 45-minute low-impact class in front of the Outrigger Reef on beautiful Waikiki Beach incorporates hula movements, language, history and culture to awaken the mind, body and spirit, and connect with the islands’ culture. Every Wednesday and Saturday. 7 am. Free. Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
Keiki (Children’s) Hula
Enjoy songs and legends of Hawaii, shared through the beautiful art of hula performed by the young dancers of Na Kamali’i O Kawaikahelanimalie. Every third Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. Free. Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
Aloha Activities
Enjoy educational and entertaining guest programs about Hawaii’s rich island culture. Activities may include hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and musical entertainment by island kupuna (elders). Specific activities may vary from day to day.
Daily. Free to hotel guests. Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
The Kalakaua Experience is Outrigger’s year-round series of educational guest programs about Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage, both contemporary and traditional. Programs include festive special events and fascinating workshops covering a broad range of topics such as Hawaiian history, music and dance, healing, ocean voyaging, warrior arts, crafts and fine artwork, island cuisine, the environment, lei-making and more. Many of the programs feature hands-on learning, and are free to registered guests of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach on the island
of Oahu, and Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is a deluxe and gracious Hawaiian hotel located directly on the sands of world-famous Waikiki Beach in the heart of exciting Waikiki. The 525-room property features three restaurants, the popular Society of Seven cabaret show, shops, meeting rooms, self-service
business center and exceptional displays of Hawaiian artifacts and artwork throughout the property.
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is also located on Waikiki Beach, in an area the ancient Hawaiians called Kawehewehe (Healing Waters). The 858-room property offers a wide range of restaurants, shops and services including a 5,000-square-foot day spa, a complimentary Hawaiian Vow Renewal Ceremony on
the beach twice a week, and a daily complimentary Hawaiian-style exercise program on the beach.
The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island features 309 rooms on prime oceanfront acreage, adjacent to tide pools sheltering sea turtles and reef fish, and Kahaluu Bay Beach Park. The hotel offers meeting facilities, restaurants, salon and spa services, tennis courts, pool, shopping, ancient historical sites and Hawaiian cultural programs for adults and children.
For reservations or information, call toll free 800-OUTRIGGER
(1-800-688-7444) within the United States, Guam and Canada. Outrigger’s toll-free number is available internationally via AT&T’s Direct 800 Service. Elsewhere call direct to 303-369-7777 (long distance charges apply). Or, visit www.outriggerwaikiki.com or www.outriggerreef.com, or e-mail reservations@outrigger.com.
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High resolution digital images of the hotels are available for editorial use upon request. Contact Luly Unemori, Pono Communications, at 808-986-0404 or pono.comm@verizon.net.
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CONTACT: MaryLou Foley, Outrigger Beachfront Division
808-924-6040 • marylou.foley@outrigger.com
Nancy Daniels, APR, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
808-921-6839 • nancy.daniels@outrigger.com
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About Outrigger Enterprises, Inc.
Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing
hospitality services companies in the Pacific. Outrigger is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of hospitality experience and runs a highly-s
uccessful, multi-branded line of hotels, condominiums and vacation ownership resorts, including Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, OHANA Hotels & Resorts, Outrigger Condominium Collection, Outrigger Resort Club by Fairfield and Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki Beach Walk.*
Outrigger currently operates over 50 properties representing more than 12,000 guest rooms in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Guam.
Outrigger Enterprises also operates and develops hotel properties and hospitality-related retail and real estate opportunities for partners in Hawaii, the Pacific, the mainland USA and Asia. The company’s most recent initiative – Waikiki Beach Walk, a $460 million, 8-acre hotel-retail-entertainment complex – is the largest development in the history of Waikiki, and is set to open in December 2006.
For on-line information, log on at www.outrigger.com.
*Embassy Suites is a registered trade mark of Hilton Hotels Corporation. HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII (May 22, 2006)— Whatever piques your interest, there’ s no shortage of great events and activities that can make it worth packing your bags and heading to Hawaii to combine your favorite hobby with a bit of
R&R in paradise.
Here are just some of the year-round special events and activities — many of which are free to hotel guests and visitors — scheduled this autumn at several oceanfront hotels in the Outrigger Hotels family:
Hawaii Orchids
Amateur gardeners and horticulturists are invited to meet nationally
recognized speaker, orchid-grower, hybridizer and noted judge for the American Orchid Society, Patrick O’Day, and learn how to grow and repot dendrobiums, cattleya, cymbidians and other orchids. Seasonally, Outrigger Waikiki’s special hybrid orchid will be on display. August 16 and September 20, 2006, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Kona Underwater Photographers Club
Are you a shutter-bug? Meet members of the Kona Underwater Photographers Club and enjoy recent photos of the unique marine life off the pristine Kona coastline at an informative session ideal for marine enthusiasts. Topics vary with invited guest speakers.
August 23, September 27, October 25, 2006, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island)
Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Collectible Surfing
Surfing fans can check out a great collection of memorabilia devoted to their favorite sport at Collectible Surfing, one in a series of
Hawaii-themed collectible shows featuring antique, vintage and contemporary island memorabilia.
August 25, 2006, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Holistic Hawaii Expo
Wellness seekers can immerse themselves in demonstrations, exhibits, speakers, workshops, entertainment and a lavish whole foods buffet at this two-day expo on Hawaii’s Big Island. Special room rates available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
September 23 & 24, 2006 Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Hawaii International Film Festival
Movie buffs can receive free film tickets to the 2006 Hawaii International Film Festival by booking their hotel rooms at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, or Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. Good for select films during the festival, tickets will be available to registered guests at the concierge desk. Limit one pair tickets per room, while supplies last.
October 19-26, 2006. Free. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green,
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Workshop
Aspiring musicians can learn more about the islands’ rich musical heritage at this slack key, ukulele and steel guitar workshop led by Grammy Award nominee Ledward Kaapana and other highly accomplished performing artists of Hawaii, just in time for Honolulu’s 24th annual Slack Key Festival. Workshop
fee of $700 includes welcome dinner, four full days of learning sessions, and dinner each evening followed by a jam session. Special room packages available. To register, call 808-226-2697 or email kihoalufoundationinc@yahoo.com.
August 15-19, 2006.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Spooky Tales
Last week of October; specific dates TBA. Free.
Enjoy island-style thrills and chills at this spine-tingling evening of
spooky Hawaiian tales told by some of Hawaii’s most prominent master storytellers. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Kumula`au Arbor Day Celebration
Commemorate Arbor Day with Outrigger’s properties. The hotels will give away hundreds of native Hawaiian plants and offer fun family-friendly activities such as lei-making and leaf printing. (Activities vary by property.) Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu) on November 2, 2006. Free. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu) on November 3, 2006. Free. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island) on November 4, 2006.
Free. Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007; Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731; or Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational
Get a “java-buzz” at this signature Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort event, a once-a-year dining experience starring professional chefs “brewing” up culinary cuisine ranging from appetizers and entrees to delicious desserts, all featuring 100% Kona coffee as an ingredient. The Invitational is one of the major highlights of the annual Kona Coffee Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island.
November 8, 2006.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Hawaii’s Big Island)
Information: Kahea Green, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 808-324-2565.
Santa Paddles to Waikiki Beach
The world’s jolliest elf makes his annual pre-Christmas pilgrimage to
world-famous Waikiki Beach via outrigger canoe, perfect for the whole family.
December 09, 2006. Free.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.Event schedule is subject to change without notice.
ONGOING EVENTS
Native Medicinal Plants Workshop (La’au Lapa’au)
Learn about the medicinal uses of Hawaii’s native plants at this fascinating lecture and hands-on demonstration led by Alapai Kahuena, a kahu la`au lapa`au (Hawaiian medicinal plant expert).
Second Friday of each month. 10 am-12 noon. Free. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu) Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Petroglyph Printmaking Workshop Enjoy photographic images and original mono-prints inspired by ki`i pohaku, Hawaiian petroglyphs. Presented by Honolulu printmaker and cultural specialist Lynn Cook, the workshop shares the history and influence of this
ancient rock art, and demonstrates printmaking techniques that recreate the images without harming the original petroglyphs.
Third Friday of each month, 9:30 am-11 am. Free to hotel guests.
Outrig
ger Waikiki on the Beach (Oahu) Information: Ethan Chang, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 808-921-9731.
Rhythms of the Ocean
This refreshing, 45-minute low-impact class in front of the Outrigger Reef on beautiful Waikiki Beach incorporates hula movements, language, history and culture to awaken the mind, body and spirit, and connect with the islands’ culture.
Every Wednesday and Saturday. 7 am. Free.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
Keiki (Children’s) Hula
Enjoy songs and legends of Hawaii, shared through the beautiful art of hula performed by the young dancers of Na Kamali’i O Kawaikahelanimalie. Every third Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. Free. Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
Aloha Activities
Enjoy educational and entertaining guest programs about Hawaii’s rich island culture. Activities may include hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and musical entertainment by island kupuna (elders). Specific activities may vary from day to day.
Daily. Free to hotel guests. Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
Information: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 808-924-6007.
The Kalakaua Experience is Outrigger’s year-round series of educational guest programs about Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage, both contemporary and traditional. Programs include festive special events and fascinating workshops covering a broad range of topics such as Hawaiian history, music and dance, healing, ocean voyaging, warrior arts, crafts and fine artwork, island cuisine, the environment, lei-making and more. Many of the programs feature hands-on learning, and are free to registered guests of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach on the island
of Oahu, and Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is a deluxe and gracious Hawaiian hotel located directly on the sands of world-famous Waikiki Beach in the heart of exciting Waikiki. The 525-room property features three restaurants, the popular Society of Seven cabaret show, shops, meeting rooms, self-service business center and exceptional displays of Hawaiian artifacts and artwork
throughout the property.
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is also located on Waikiki Beach, in an area the ancient Hawaiians called Kawehewehe (Healing Waters). The 858-room property offers a wide range of restaurants, shops and services including a 5,000-square-foot day spa, a complimentary Hawaiian Vow Renewal Ceremony on
the beach twice a week, and a daily complimentary Hawaiian-style exercise program on the beach.
The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island features 309 rooms on prime oceanfront acreage, adjacent to tide pools sheltering sea turtles and reef fish, and Kahaluu Bay Beach Park. The hotel offers meeting facilities, restaurants, salon and spa services, tennis courts, pool, shopping, ancient historical sites and Hawaiian cultural programs for adults and children.
For reservations or information, call toll free 800-OUTRIGGER
(1-800-688-7444) within the United States, Guam and Canada. Outrigger’s toll-free number is available internationally via AT&T’s Direct 800 Service. Elsewhere call direct to 303-369-7777 (long distance charges apply). Or, visit www.outriggerwaikiki.com or www.outriggerreef.com, or e-mail reservations@outrigger.com.
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High resolution digital images of the hotels are available for editorial use upon request. Contact Luly Unemori, Pono Communications, at 808-986-0404 or pono.comm@verizon.net.
About Outrigger Enterprises, Inc.
Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing
hospitality services companies in the Pacific. Outrigger is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of hospitality experience and runs a highly-successful, multi-branded line of hotels, condominiums and vacation ownership resorts, including Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, OHANA Hotels & Resorts, Outrigger Condominium Collection, Outrigger Resort Club by Fairfield and Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki Beach Walk.*
Outrigger currently operates over 50 properties representing more than 12,000 guest rooms in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Guam. Outrigger Enterprises also operates and develops hotel properties and hospitality-related retail and real estate opportunities for partners in Hawaii, the Pacific, the mainland USA and Asia. The company’s most recent initiative – Waikiki Beach Walk, a $460 million, 8-acre hotel-retail-entertainment complex – is the largest development in the history of Waikiki, and is set to open in December 2006. For on-line information, log on at www.outrigger.com.
*Embassy Suites is a registered trade mark of Hilton Hotels Corporation.
