Waikoloa Beach Resort Cultural Entertainment
Listen. Music, song and story fill Waikoloa Beach Resort with the animated sounds and eclectic energies of Hawaii. Under the tree, ukulele class; later the laughter of lei-makers, the crackle and chat of coconut weavers. On the petroglyph path, a guide talks you into the past; and onstage the flawless footsteps of hula, the shimmering notes of slack-key guitar, the bone-deep resonance of ancient chant, and everywhere, the voice of aloha.
Waikoloa Koi Day
Saturday August 23, 2008
Koi ponds can be seen as part of the landscape at both Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops. The koi has been revered as beautiful ornaments in ponds worldwide. Come and see the display of award-winning koi and be educated by Hawaii Koi Farm owner, Gary DeCoito.
Activities & Events for Wednesday August 20, 2008
Dolphin Quest Experiences
Hilton
A Dolphin Quest interactive program is an experience of a lifetime. Guided by Dolphin Quest’s marine mammal experts, guests are led through a rare opportunity to come face to face with one of our ocean’s most amazing and intelligent creatures, learn about the dolphins’ fascinating abilities and gain a personal appreciation for the importance of preserving the world’s oceans and its inhabitants for future generations. visit website for complete schedule
Daily-Times and prices vary;
Glass Bottom Boat Rides, 3 Times Daily
09:00 AM
Anaehoomalu Bay
Experience the thrill of the underwater world and the turtle cleaning station at Anaehoomalu Bay without getting your feet wet! An exciting ocean adventure for all ages. Reservations required. Contact Ocean Sports for reservations.
9:00am, 9:45am and 10:30am
Seaside Putting Course
10:00 AM
Hilton
Not your average “miniature golf,” Seaside’s challenging putting greens are interspersed with sand traps and water features. Signage along the course makes for self-guided botanical tour of Hawaii’s indigenous and imported diverse plant species. Price includes putter, golf balls, scorecards and ball markers.
Open 10:00 am-sunset
Black Sand Beach Snorkel Adventure with Ocean Sports Wed.
10:30 AM
Anaehoomalu Bay
Cruise on a luxury catamaran to a “secret” black sand beach created by ancient lava flows, where few ever go. Snorkel the colorful reefs with marine naturalists to find tropical fish, green sea turtles and other discoveries. Includes equipment and towels, continental breakfast, picnic lunch and open bar. Reservations required. For more information visit www.HawaiiOceanSports.com.
Ipu Class
11:30 AM
Queens' MarketPlace
Create and decorate your own “drum” made from a Hawaiian gourd. These beautifully simple instruments accompany the hula – or any kind of dance that inspires your feet.
Hula Lessons
12:30 PM
Queens' MarketPlace
Take the first steps, right-left-right, and let your lovely hula hands tell the story again and again. Join us for a simple introduction to the beautiful and time-honored traditional dance of Hawaii.
Champagne Sunset Sail with Ocean Sports Wed.
04:00 PM
Anaehoomalu Bay
Toast the most romantic sunset ever along the stunning Kohala Coast. Enjoy champagne and cocktails, a full dinner buffet and a taste of the salt air and tropical breeze. To make an even more memorable evening, let the captain know and the two of you can renew your vows at sea. Reservations required. For more information visit www.HawaiiOceanSports.com
Island Style Music - Kunia Galdeira & Hawaiians Unlimted
05:00 PM
Kings' Shops
Meet the music-makers of the island and enjoy contemporary and traditional songs with that very special island flavor. We feature well known Island stars, from the traditional harmonies of the Kupukaa’s and the Wailana Trio to contemporary stylings of Widdy Loo, Kunia Galdeira, Lena Naipo and Hoku Award winner John Keawe. Everyone enjoys the open-air “kani ka pila” style and someone in the audience might be inspired to get up and dance an impromptu hula. Sweet guitar, ukulele, harmonious voices and lots of aloha.
Contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music with the smooth island sound you love. Hawaiians Unlimited play 1st & 2nd Wednesday; Kunia Galdeira play 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday.
Hula Performance - Aulani’s Hula Halau
05:00 PM
Queens' MarketPlace
Hula tells Hawaii’s story with the graceful hands of talented dancers, some trained from childhood in this intricate ancient art of dance and chant. At the Kings’ Shops Center Stage and Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion, we invite island halau (troupes) young and old, to take the stage and share their skills, from the ancient kahiko to modern auana style.