Learn to create beautiful life-like leis made of ribbon that friends will treasure. Using techniques developed by Flora-Dec's Carole Mito, Designer Ribbon Lei Making features step-by-step instructions for beginners, plus helpful tips and short cuts for advanced lei makers. Perfect for anyone who enjoys crafting and the timeless beauty a ribbon lei can bring. (New) (15 minutes)
Those who think Hawaiian music is all about ukuleles and hulas should think again! The vibrant island state nurtures a fertile music scene whose members encompass diverse styles that include hip-hop, reggae, R&B, rock, blues, and adult contemporary. The compilation CRUZIN' ISLAND STYLE presents a sampling of modern Hawaiian sounds with music videos from the cream of the island crop, including reggae artist Bitty McLean, pop star Justin, R&B crooner Kekoa, groove band Second Hand Soul, Troy Fernandez, Typical Hawaiians, Norm, Soul Free, Sean Na'auao, Vaihi, Ka'ala Boys, Kawika Regidor, Na Pu'ukani, Katie Callahan and Tiyana Fao.
[1962 - Elvis Presley, Angela Lansbury, Hilo Hattie - color - 106 minutes] A soldier returning home, defies his parents by becoming a tour guide instead of going into the family pineapple business. Lots of pretty girls and musical numbers: Rock-a-Hula Baby, Hawaiian Sunset, Blue Hawaii, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Aloha Oe, and Hawaii Island of Love. Classic luaus, hula, a hukilau, beachboys, surfing, and a Hawaiian-style wedding. Filmed on location in Hawaii with beautiful scenes at the Coco Palms Resort, Wailua Beach, Lydgate Park, Opaeka'a Falls, etc. Elvis' biggest hit!
[1948 - John Wayne, Gig Young, Duke Kahanamoku - Colorized - 106 minutes] Captain Ralls (Wayne) goes after sacred pearls on a tropical island where he falls for a sultry native woman. Locked in bitter rivalry for the woman and the pearls, with the owner of his ship The Red Witch, Ralls purposefully sinks the ship which is carrying millions in gold. Later he makes a daring attempt to salvage it and fights a giant octupus at the bottom of the sea. Also native dancing and a luau scene.
The 5th annual Tahiti Fete of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The second day features Tamari'i No Hei Pua 'Ura (Aparima, Tupuna Ahuroa, Ahuroa), Api Manutea Ukulele Strummers of Waikoloa (exhibition), Na Poe Wahine o Ke Akua (Tupuna Ahuroa), Polynesian Paradise (Ahuroa), Hei Tiare (Otea, Aparima, Drumming and Music), Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali' Ala O Puna (Hula Exhibition), Na Pua Maeiole (Hula Exhibition), Po'Maika'i L Kalani of Hilo (Kupuna Hula Exhibition) and Award Ceremonies.
