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34 Shining Some Light Get the story behind O a̒hu’s historic lighthouses.

38 Bathys Hawai‘i Take a look at a unique watchmaking enterprise on Kauaʻi.

42 Nature Walk Explore Maui’s natural beauty at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center

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9 Editor on the go!

11 Life’s a Beach Surf at Laniakea.

12 Hawai‘i’s Toughest Holes Old Blue Course at Maui’s Wailea Resort, No. 8.

13 Plane Fitness Go rock climbing for a workout with a scenic view.

14 Pampered Spa excellence at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel’s Spa

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Mala restaurant.

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18 Off the Eaten Path Tasty mom-and-pop dining on the Big Island’s

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One of the things I enjoy about fl y-ing with go! is checking out which stories other passengers are reading in ifl ygo. On a recent trip to Maui to research a couple of stories for this issue, I was pleased to see some folks reading our magazine from front to back, others fl ipping through and pausing on certain pages, sometimes pointing out a story or photo to a traveling companion.

As the editor, that’s very gratifying, because we publish ifl ygo to enhance your travels in Hawaiʻi and to show you some-thing new and diff erent, whether you’re a kamaʻaina (local) or malihini (visitor). Pas-sengers on go!, by the way, tend to be about 50 percent of each.

It occurred to me on that Maui trip that it, as with each of the other islands, has become like an old friend in my 30 years in Hawaiʻi. Every visit makes me recall previous visits, and the friends and family with whom I shared those adventures. And I’m always struck that even as things change — new homes and busi-nesses, for example — things also stay much the same. So it was at the Old Blue Course at Wailea Resort, where I played for the Hawaiʻi’s Toughest Golf Holes feature. I’ve been teeing it up there for 25 years, and it is indeed like seeing an old friend again.

In this issue we introduce you to Tia Car-rere and Daniel Ho, two old friends from school days who recently won a Grammy Award in the Hawaiian music division. Tia, bett er known as an actress, has certainly come a long way from “Hey, Mickey, you’re so fi ne!” in Wayne’s World.

While most people come to Hawaiʻi by air, almost all of our food and other goods come via sea, so Hawaiʻi’s historic lighthouses continue to play a crucial role every day, and especially every night. We think you’ll fi nd this story, well, enlightening.

On the Big Island we visit Big Island

Candies, one of the 50th State’s best entre-preneurial success stories. A similar story is happening on Kauaʻi with Bathys Hawaiʻi watches.

On Maui, we take a hike in ʻIao Valley with the folks from the Hawaiʻi Nature Center.

Th ere’s much more here, from fashion to foods to recreation, plus a spooky tale that is sure to give you a case of chickenskin, and of course a great island-by-island calendar of events.

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Laniakea Ride the wave at this gnarly North Shore spotStory and photo by Gary Kewley

You’re heading north on Kamehameha Highway for a day in the country, cruisin’ up for that famous “7 Mile Miracle” … that Mecca of surfi ng ... the one and only North Shore.

As you pass through Haleiwa Town and the historic Anahulu Bridge (right before Surf ‘n Sea) your fi rst close-up of the water is at the harbor. Yet, no real surf spot catches the eye. Th is is because Aliʻi Beach Park is back over your left shoulder and Pue-na Point (on the right side) is far off in the distance and oft en doesn’t break.

Th e very fi rst large opening to the blue Pacifi c and the incomparable North Shore surf scene is two miles out of town.

Meet Laniakea or “wide sky.”Laniakea surf break got her name

from a freshwater spring near the east, or right side, of the shoreline’s rock lava reef. A sign was posted on a cott age there in 1955. One big day in November, veteran big wave explor-ers Wally Froiseth, George Down-ing, Fred and Peter Van Dyke, Buzzy Trent and Pat Curren were on hand. Bud Browne (the original surf movie maker) would capture the session on fi lm. What was this unknown wave going off far in the distance? Bud noticed the “Laniakea” sign while perched high (for bett er pictures) on a nearby tower and suggested this be the spot’s name. Th e band of big wave brothers agreed and hence forever

more ... Laniakea.She’s beautiful in every way, from

her long, sandy beach and coral reef inside to her sweeping, peeling waves on the outside. Laniakea off ers a pan-oramic scope of the ocean in its entire splendor. Every evening of every year, folks capture the breathtaking sunsets off her beach as Kaena Point sits qui-etly 12 miles off in the distance. Th is spot has one of the best views and waves along the entire country stretch — and the crowds prove it, in and out of the water. It’s the only negative.

Laniakea is special for many rea-sons, but I’m a surfer, and for us it’s the “wave she moves” that makes her exquisite! It’s primarily a right-hand-er, breaking about 200 yards out with long carving and barreling sections up to two football fi elds long on her best days!

Th e wave itself has tons o’ fun to off er when 6 feet or less. Th ere are usually two to three take-off zones to split the crowds. Usually these series of peaks off er tantalizing take-off s, with several blast-able tops and hol-low sections; you can then round it off with a roundhouse cutback. Laniakea loves a north to north-northwest swell, but can “tolerate” a northwest and north-northeast angle. Th e reef is set up so that when it’s “game on,” you feel her tail — her higher gear — push. Th at reeling feeling “down the line” gives you an opportunity to “out surf ” yourself. Laniakea is known to

be a safe, high performance break ... at this size.

When Laniakea is 8 feet and up, she’s a whole diff erent animal and can gobble you up (waves can work at 10-15 feet with the rare, right swell direction). Th e place lights up with the heavy hitt ers and their guns. Th e break looks spooky at over 10 feet as waves break so far out (more than 300 yards). On these big days, from shore, you cannot see the bott om or trough. You can only see the tops pitch out, slam down and bounce up as these “lips” race down the line. Surfers will disappear from sight as they bott om turn, and then reappear when they carve up to the top. Make one of these, and you make your day ... and beyond. Don’t make it or wipe out, and you’ll ruin your day ... or worse.

Indeed, Laniakea is a unique place with mana all its own; that “stuff of which magic is formed and souls are made,” as Wikipedia describes it. Th e wave and its surroundings captivate and enliven those who commit to her. Th e more time you spend together, the more mana you sense and feel. I’ve been blessed to have known Laniakea for more than 30 years. It’s a long-term relationship, and neither of us is going anywhere.

Gary Kewley is CSO (Chief Surfi ng Offi cer) of surfnewsnetwork.com,bringing Hawai‘i the surf report for more than 30 years.

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It had been several years since I last played the Old Blue Course at Maui’s Wailea Resort prior to teeing it up there recently for this article. And what I recalled is that all 18 holes are tough.

Of course, this memory was indelibly seared into my brain during the seven consecutive years that I played in the infamous 100 Holes of Golf. Yes, all 100 holes in one day. That works out to five rounds of 18 holes, plus another nine holes, and then one more. Teeing off in the dim light of early dawn, ’round and ’round the Blue we’d go, and then we’d go some more.

Yes, to ask for a hotel wake-up call at 4 a.m. to endure 100 holes in one day was utter madness — but, hey, it was for a good and charitable cause!

Memories of those long days came flooding back during my recent visit — although psychic flashbacks may be a more apt term. And I came away with even greater respect and affection for the course that Arthur Jack Snyder created 40 years ago on the lower flanks of Haleakala, the 10,000-foot dormant volcano that towers overhead. Snyder, by the way, created dozens of golf courses, but the Blue was so special to him that he had his ashes scattered behind the 18th green.

And while there are indeed several holes at Old Blue that could be featured among Hawaii’s Toughest Holes, none is tougher than the eighth. It’s a big, beasty brute of a par-4 that plays, depending on tees, 435-405-283 yards.

The good news is that you can see all of the trouble ahead of you from the elevated tees. With a fairway that is a generous 50 yards wide, the tee shot here is the least of your problems — assuming you can stay out of two bunkers on the right or the trees on the left. The two fairway bunkers are especially menacing because the best angle for attacking the green is from the right.

The approach shot is back up another hill, and you may only catch a glimpse of the top of the flag.

The green, guarded by bunkers both right and left, is long and narrow, so precision is necessary if you find yourself in one of those bunkers. The green is especially narrow at the back and slopes rather dramatically from back to front. Putting from above the hole is an invitation to a three-putt.

Having pulled my drive into those trees on the left and being forced to punch back into the fairway, I walked away with a bogey that I actually felt pretty good about.

Tough as the eighth — and the rest of the Old Blue — can be, from December through April it is a great place to watch humpback whales frolicking. In fact, when the LPGA played

at Old Blue, players often had to be reminded to play faster and spend less time whale-watching.

The other good news is that Old Blue will remain open to the public. There had been talk of converting it to a private club, as is happening at one of the two courses at Makena just up the road from Wailea. But course general manager Barry Helle says that Old Blue is too much of a public treasure for that. Plans are under way, however, to build a new clubhouse at the original site between the 14th and 15th holes, which will involve a renumbering of holes. When that happens, today’s No. 8 could be No. 3. Talk about an early wake-up call.

After your round, Mulligan’s restaurant and Irish pub is one of Hawaiʻi’s great 19th holes.

Old Blue is one of the three exceptional courses at Wailea, along with the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Emerald and Gold courses.

detailsWailea Old Blue Golf ClubWailea Resort120 Kaukahi St.Kihei, HI 96753(808) 879-2530www.waileaoldblue.com

Old Blue Course at Wailea, No. 8

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Running up a mountain trail or hiking through the tropical brush are both good forms of exercise, but sometimes getting off the beaten path can lead to a new workout routine that tests your endurance and yields unexpected rewards. And despite its daredevil image, rock climbing is one of the safest physical routines around.

“Climbing is fairly low impact,” says Mike “Bugman” Richardson, general manager and instructor with the group Climb Aloha. “There generally are no repetitive, destructive things that happen to the body like with running or kick-boxing. (And) climbing generally works the whole body. The whole body will get stronger the more you climb — this includes your toes, feet, legs, shoulders, arms, fingers, hands ... the lower back and the abdominal muscles, too.”

Richardson says he’s watched students transform their lifestyles completely to keep up with the physical demands of rock climbing.

“There is a motivation to increase one’s overall fitness,” Richardson says. “Many climbers end up watching their diets or running to improve their fitness.

“Climbing is also very much a sport of discovering one’s self,” the 20-year climbing vet adds. “Although a partner depends upon you for his or her safety, there is no team relying on you or another team with which to compete. You only compete with your own limitations.”

Before rushing out to tackle the nearest boulder you see, here are some safety suggestions from Richardson and the Climb Aloha crew:

significantly more chance of injury, or worse,” Richardson says. The pros at Climb Aloha have offered various courses to clients of all skill levels for the past five years. Novices should sign up for the Climbing 101 course, conducted at the Makapuʻu Lighthouse Lookout on Oʻahu, to gain confidence and learn the ropes. Visit www.climbaloha.com for more information.

specifications. Most rock-climbing schools will supply these items; if not, many sports stores around the Islands will have them available for rental or purchase.

be in great shape, but climbing can be fun no matter one’s fitness level,” explains Richardson. “The best climbers are the ones who are using good footwork and balance, not a musclebound ape or a triathlete.” And while Richardson says it is sometimes easier to learn to rock climb on an indoor surface, climbing in the great outdoors can’t be beat: “Climbing outside is way more fun, especially in Hawaiʻi, where you can always see the ocean not far away.”

risks involved with going up or down hundred-foot rock faces, but when you get the proper instructions and use the proper precautions, rock climbing is an addictive workout experience. “Rock climbing is very rewarding on a personal level. It is both physically and mentally challenging, so it feels awesome to overcome those challenges, as well as one’s fear of heights, falling, injury, etc. One famous climber once said the best climber is the one having the most fun! If you’ve ever wondered about it at all, just try it.”

To find developed climbing areas (areas with pre-placed, safe climbing anchors consisting of stainless steel or titanium bolts in the rocks) on O a̒hu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, visit Hawaiʻi’s community rock climbing site, www.rockclimbinghawaii.com. Or look for the first edition of the Climb Aloha’s Climbers’ Guide to the Hawaiian Islands, a detailed island-by-island guidebook of climbing routes around Hawaiʻi to be released by early summer.

Livin’ on the Edge Get a breathtaking view and a great workout by scaling Hawaiʻi’s cliffs

By Sarah Pacheco

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Heavenly ScentExperience excellence in spa treatments at Spa khakaraBy Terri Hefner Photo courtesy Spa khakara

“Oh, it smells wonderful in here!” popped out of my mouth as I stepped off the elevator into the reception area of Spa khakara.

Upscale and stylish, the chic “boutique” spa, located on the fourth floor of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, opened in November 2008 as a “sister spa” to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s unique, luxurious abhasa Spa.

Focusing on quality, natural treatments, intuitive service and luxe products, the more than 6,000-square-foot Spa khakara offers body treatments, facials, massages and spa packages in a contemporary ambience.

And it does smell divine. The spa offers a menu of deliciously titled treatments,

from Bliss and Total Indulgence body treatments to khakara Harmony, lomi lomi, Swedish, shiatsu and hot stone massages and massage packages, to facial treatments, including the one I was there to experience, the Tropical Facial.

A welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki as well as the worries and stress of these times, I relaxed, enjoying the spa’s pristine, contemporary ambience while anticipating my treatment. Almost immediately, Amber, a trained esthetician and massage therapist — it’s required at khakara, which is impressive and makes perfect sense once I describe my treatment —appeared and led me to a treatment room. There are eight in the spa, four of which can accommodate couples.

Not your ordinary facial, the khakara Tropical Facial (50 minutes, $115/80 minutes, $165) is a head-to-toe pampering experience. I call it “pampering plus” — an absolutely relaxing indulgence that’s good for your skin and your body.

With soothing music playing quietly in the background, you receive a customized exfoliation treatment, mask and

moisturizer using the award-winning SkinCeuticals line of products, scientifically developed to improve skin health, combined with a neck, shoulder, arm, hand, foot and scalp massage — all at the same time. Oh, yes.

The SkinCeuticals products, of course, all are available for sale at Spa khakara, and your therapist will offer a list of her product recommendations for your personal skincare regimen.

After my treatment, I was invited to remain to enjoy the spa’s immaculate amenities, so I relaxed with a cup of cool herbal tea and then took advantage of the spa’s steam room.

Khakara is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “excellence,” and for me, the spa graciously lived up to its name.

Spa khakara is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays. Reservations are recommended.

detailsSpa khakaraSheraton Waikiki Hotel2255 Kalakaua Ave.Honolulu, HI 96815(808) 685-7600www.spakhakara.com

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Mala Wailea opened a little more than a year ago at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for one reason.

“Because,” says legendary Hollywood agent/manager Shep Gordon, “there were those of us who live in Wailea who made the drive to Lahaina (about an hour away) for just one thing: to dine at Chef Mark Ellman’s Mala Tavern. So we thought, why not here too?”

Pulling together a group of high-profi le investors who have homes at Wailea — including actor Clint East-wood, rocker Alice Cooper, coach Don Nelson of the NBA Golden State War-riors, A&M records exec and Kentucky Derby-winning owner Jerry Moss, fi lm directors/producers Richard Donner and his wife Lauren Schuler Donner, and musician Michael Kroeger of the band Nickleback — who made it pos-sible for Chef Ellman to bring his magic to Wailea.

Th ere was indeed magic in the air — as well as wonderful aromas — on a recent evening, with the sun sett ing brilliantly orange and a huge humpback whale cruising barely 100 yards off shore. Th e views here are stunning.

I fi rst got to know Chef Mark’s cook-ing, by the way, at his trendsett ing Avalon in Lahaina in the late 1980s and early ’90s. It was food that changed my life and the way I, and many other people, looked at restaurants. Happily, he’s brought sev-

eral of his Avalon recipes to Mala, where he calls the fare Mediterranean-Pacifi c Rim. “My idea is that you can eat here every day and have a very healthy diet,” he says. “We buy as much local, organic produce as we can.”

Also helping to keep it healthy are sev-eral recipes from Renee Loux, Gordon’s wife, author of Easy Green Living, Th e Bal-anced Plate and Living Cuisine, and host of TV’s It’s Easy Being Green.

Adds Shep: “Basically, this is comfort food with a fi ne-dining profi le.”

Our Mala meal begins with what Chef Mark calls “our bread.” Which is in fact an opening act of pureed organic edamame (soy beans) served with toma-tillo salsa and chips. A fantastic starter, not too fi lling.

A great example of the Mediterranean aspect of Mediterranean-Pacifi c Rim is the Quartet of Hummus, Babaganoush, Raita and Greek Feta Cheese and olives with grilled pita bread and fl ax seed la-vosh. Th e pita is typical of the chef — he orders it from a Greek bakery he found in Chicago, just as the olive oil comes from a small, private orchard and the fl ax seed bread on which Chef Mark creates the Ahi Bruschett a is custom-baked at a lo-cal bakery, and gives a sort of chewy, old world taste to a very modern dish.

I’m a Caesar salad guy, and Mark adds his own tasty twist, using tarragon and whole-grain mustard, white anchovies and croutons made from that fl ax seed bread.

Two items I was happy to see from the Avalon menu were the Hoisin-glazed baby Back Ribs (served with Molokai purple mashed potatoes) and the Whole Wok-fried Fish, a large opakapaka cooked with ginger-garlic black bean sauce — one of the most memorable dishes I’ve ever enjoyed.

Th ese were served with sides of butt er-nut squash and wok-fried Brussels sprouts with a soy dipping sauce. Comfort food indeed, as is the Adult Macaroni and Cheese — made with mushroom cream and mozzarella, pecorino and Maytag blue cheeses.

By all means save room for dessert — especially the infamous Caramel Miran-da, a healthy but decadent mix of fresh fruits and berries with vanilla ice cream and melted caramel.

Also notable is the Flourless Chocolate Torte Souffl e, one of Renee Loux’s vegan dishes. Th e secret ingredient: avocado.

A fi nal note: Servers wear shirts that on the back read “Practice Aloha.” Indeed they do, and it shows with terrifi c service from the moment you enter until you con-tentedly depart.

detailsMala WaileaWailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa3700 Wailea Alanui DriveKihei, HI 96753(808) 283-2668www.malaoceantavern.com

Mala Wailea Delicious Mediterranean-Pacifi c Rim cuisine at this Maui restaurant Story by Don Chapman Photo courtesy Mala Fish is served fr esh at Mala Wailea

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Stylish, satisfying and superbly done. Th ose are the impressions I was left with aft er having enjoyed another meal at Tangö Contemporary Café at Hokua, just outside of Waikiki. Th is independent restaurant, opened by one of Hawaiʻi’s elite chefs, Göran Streng, and savvy restaurant veteran Tami Orozco, has quickly established itself as one of Oʻahu’s culinary hot spots.

Tangö’s menu is heart-warming and simplistic in its ap-proach. With a nod to Streng’s Finnish origins, Swedish Gravlax with Crispy Skin with Potato Salad and Mustard Dill graces the menu. Th e salmon is marinated in-house with his own blend of herbs and spices. It is so perfectly made and balanced, it just glides down your palate with a gorgeous fatt y and rich texture. It is a perfect starter with a glass of Stella Pinot Grigio from Umbria, a light and refreshing wine with hints of citrus and melons.

Another terrifi c appetizer is the Portobello Mushroom & Crab Hash Napoleon with Spinach, Roasted Garlic Cream and Red Wine Reduction. In such a simple presentation, the dish has wonderfully complex fl avors, with the earthiness from the mushroom and sweetness from the crab in harmo-ny. Th e red wine reduction contrasts the cream, leaving your palate fresh for another bite. I would recommend the Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand as the perfect complement. Th e beautiful guava and grapefruit notes and bright acidity making it the right foil for the crab and mushroom.

Before you start to think that Tangö is only “classically” oriented, the Trio of Temaki Sushi: Spicy Tuna, Tempura Shrimp and Crab off ers guests the opportunity to have even lighter fare. Sushi and sparklers is a favorite combo for me, and the Roederer Estate Brut from Anderson Valley helps cut through the spiciness and fatt iness of the sushi. Yummy!

Tangö’s entrees are varied, and even the pickiest gour-mand will fi nd something to enjoy. Th e Asian Style Five Spice Braised Beef with Pureed Potato and Chili Fried Onion Rings is a thing of beauty. Th e Gnarly Head Zinfandel mar-ried beautifully with the spices and countered with enough richness of its own. Lovely!

I am a huge lover of mushrooms and risott o, and Streng’s version of Hamakua Mushroom Risott o with Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is a classic. Th e rice is al dente with rich, creamy sauce covered in Parmesan cheese. Th e shrimps were perfectly cooked and the asparagus still lightly crunchy

— just the way they were meant to be. Th e Raymond “R” Collection Chardonnay is great with this dish, matching the creaminess with vanilla and spice.

And if you are a fi sh lover, you really should not miss the Sautéed Moi with Tomato Fennel Coulis on Ratatouille of Vegetables. Th is Provencal-inspired dish features the “royal” Moi (once only served to the royalty or aliʻi in Hawai‘i’s is-lands) which is moist, oily and penetrating in fl avor. Together with the tomato fennel coulis, it takes on another dimension that you will not soon forget. Th e I’M Rose of Cabernet from Napa Valley is a dry rose that completely envelopes this dish and can transport your palate to one of those villages on the Mediterranean coast where food and drink are the great plea-sures of life.

True value lives and thrives here at Tangö. Prices are more than reasonable, and you get terrifi c food and top-notch service. Tangö is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you have no reason to miss out on this dance of value and quality. You must Tangö!

Roberto Viernes is an O‘ahu-based master sommelier.

detailsTangö Contemporary Cafe1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite# 120Honolulu, HI 96814(808) 593-7288www.tangocafehawaii.com

TangöFinnish infl uence and fi ne cuisine at this Honolulu restaurant

Chef Goran Streng shares Finnish-infl uenced dishes at Tangö

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What makes the Big Island of Hawai‘i a food lover’s paradise? Perhaps you never thought you’d discover a culinary hot spot on a volcanic island in the middle of the Pacifi c. But thanks to creative chefs, local farmers and ranchers, the Big Island is a palett e of fl avors as diverse as its population.

It’s even more intriguing off the beaten path, where we scout for those hidden gems that thrive on the goodwill of loyal patrons. Th ese are quaint mom-and-pop places and roadside inns that friends tell you about. And they’re always right.

North Hawaiʻi on the Big Island is blessed by Mother Nature. It is a place of incredible natural beauty, picturesque coastlines and dramatic valleys that stir your soul.

It’s also home to these bite-size, but big-treat eateries:

Kawaihae Harbor Grill & Seafood.When guests at luxury Kohala resorts want to mingle

with locals and have a value-priced meal, they head two miles on the highway towards Kawaihae Harbor. Th is American grill and seafood haven packs ’em into the kitschy Hawaiian vintage sett ing. Fresh island fi sh, chicken and ribs ($12-$32) are served in hearty portions. Th e Seafood Bar is upstairs in a separate structure that dates from the 1850s, and it has been a hot spot since it opened in 2003. Coconut Shrimp, Tempura California Sushi Roll and fresh sashimi are among the popular choices. 61-3462 Kawaihae Road and Hwy 270. Call 808-882-1368.

Café Pesto.Th is is a Big Island institution that does amazing

Hawaiian regional cuisine, fresh fi sh and fancy pizza. Try Crab Quesadilla ($11), an open-face pizza with cilantro pesto, cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet crab meat; or Seared Poke with Spinach (market priced) featuring

Crab cakes fr om Cafe Pesto

Local favorites at the Hawaiian Style Cafe

Big Island EatsTh e island of Hawaiʻi serves up everything from sweets to seafood on its north sideBy Susan K. Sunderland

Short n Sweet Bakery & Cafe off ers delicious desserts, like this beautifully decorated cake

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sesame-marinated Island fish served with green onions, pickled ginger and tamarind honey vinaigrette. Or try Wok Fried Shrimp and Scallops ($25) with green vegetables over Pad Thai noodles and red curry sauce. A Chicago visitor boasts, “Café Pesto is the besto.” 1 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae Shopping Center. Call 808-882-1071.

Short n Sweet Bakery & Café.

A popular roadside stop for those heading to Pololu Valley and beach, or the King Kamehameha statue at the old Kapaʻau Courthouse, this unassuming bakery and deli sells fresh-baked focaccia bread; panini sandwiches like cheeseburgers with local hormone-free, grass-fed beef; and an amazing 30-item dessert assortment. The Kohala Crunch Bar is macadamia nut toffee covered in chocolate ganache and dusted with bittersweet chocolate powder. Homemade Oreo cookie and peanut brittle made fresh daily also wins hearts. 55-3419 Akoni Pule Hwy. Hawi. Call 808-889-1444.

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place with huge servings and friendly prices. Loyal patrons love local-style breakfasts and plate lunches ($6-$9). Try Kalua Hash, Loco Moco, or the Da Tita Moke, a café classic of a huge flame-broiled hamburger patty, two thick slices of Spam, moist and crunchy chicken cutlet, an egg, grilled onions, fried rice and rich, tasty brown gravy over everything. Shun your cardiologist and call a friend to dine Island-style. 64-1290 Kawaihae Road, Waimea. Call 808-885-4295.

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Huli Sue’s.“Scratch cookin’ at its best” is the way owners Lisa and

Mark Vann describe their litt le country eatery in a restored plantation building. Everything at Huli’s is handmade or homemade and always slow cooked. Barbecue briskets, whole smoked chickens, and St. Louis spareribs slathered with original, classic and Hawaiian-inspired sauces are menu mainstays. Th ere’s a gourmet salad bar with organic greens and vegetables pulled out of the garden each morning. Gourmet dishes from the grill and oven (from $8-$19) feature coconut curries, green pork chili stews and big bowls of soups. 64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy. Waimea. Call 808-885-6268.

Tex’s Drive Inn.Th is landmark for visitors to the Honokaa-Hamakua

coastline and favorite plate lunch and burger stop for locals opened in 1969. Tex’s quickly became famous for its malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts without holes), and they now sell nearly 70,000 monthly. Have malasadas plain, coated with sugar, or fi lled with fruit, Bavarian cream or sweet chocolate (from $1). Watch the bakers create these cake-like pastries behind the kitchen window, and sink your teeth into a hot, fresh-from-the-cooker piece of heaven. Memories are made of this. 45-690 Pakalana St. Hwy 19. Honokaa. Call 808-775-0598.

Rainbow Bread.Rainbows and Hilo are synonymous. A rainbow is not only a meteorological wonder, but also the name of a famous waterfall in the area. Yet its most creative application could be the multicolored Rainbow sweet bread baked daily at Low’s International Food, a take-out restaurant in downtown Hilo. Th e soft , beautifully crusted, melt-in-your-mouth bread comes in a rainbow of fl avors: taro, guava, mango, banana, pumpkin, passion fruit, coconut, cinnamon and breadfruit ($3.75-$4.95). You can fi t four loaves into a special packing box that passes airport inspection without a hitch. Carry it home to loved ones and friends, and color their world with tasty aloha from Hawaiʻi. Low’s International. 222 Kilauea Ave. Hilo. Call 808-969-6652.

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Sweet SongstressHawaiʻi-born Jennifer Perri celebrates a new musical in Japan and a new album

By Melissa MonizPhotos courtesy Jennifer Perri

Just back from Japan after spending more than four months there to perform in its produc-tion of RENT, Jennifer Perri is ecstatic to announce the release of her new contem-porary Hawaiian album, He Mele Aloha.

It’s an intimate piece that Perri says illustrates her

journey as a person and an artist, having spent more than half her lifetime performing. Th e Oʻahu-born songstress jumped into the music scene when she was just 7 years old, and has since spent most of her time onstage or in front of a camera.

At 10, Perri won fi rst place in the Oceanic Cable Kiddie Talent Search Contest. Shortly aft er, she co-hosted the kids program OKC TV with Tiny Tadani.

At 14, she signed with a record company in Japan and released an album in both Japan and Hawaiʻi. At 18, she was traveling the world singing backup for international reggae sensation Shaggy.

Her musical journey continued well aft er her teens. In 2006, Perri was asked by Jake Shimabukuro to be featured on the soundtrack for his movie Hula Girl, singing two songs — Gently Weeps and Wish On My Star.

“Th en I came back home and wanted to sett le down a litt le bit because I was doing so many things at such a young age,” says Perri. “I put the singing on hold, and then my daughter came.”

Th e now 22-year-old gushes about her 1-year-old baby girl, reminiscing about how she auditioned for RENT when she was two months pregnant.

Perri became the only non-native to be cast in Japan’s production of RENT and graciously accepted her role of Mimi. But the role didn’t come easy.

“Th e whole play was done in Japanese,” explains Perri. “My mom was born and raised in Tokyo, and so she spoke Japanese around the house. So just living there for four months brought all of that back. I became fl uent again.”

As it was Perri’s very fi rst musical production, she says, “It really taught me more about myself and how to be more confi dent and assured in my own body. It was a great expe-rience. I never thought a musical would be that physically and mentally draining, but it was great.”

Perri admits that being onstage didn’t always feel natural, even though her voice and demeanor would seem to prove otherwise. Looking back, she says it was because she lacked complete confi dence in herself and her voice.

“Now I can sing these songs and feel very confi dent,” she says. “I think it’s partly because I’m so happy, and every-thing comes so natural now. So I don’t have to force myself or try too hard to deliver what I want to deliver.”

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And that confi dence also shows in her newest recording project, which re-veals a very diff erent side of Perri.

“Because I was young, I always wanted to do pop and R&B, but it felt like I was trying to be someone I wasn’t,” says Perri. “With this album, I got to co-produce and pick the songs I wanted to do, which I was never able to do before.”

Included on the album is a lullaby Perri wrote for her daughter. Th e track list includes: In Your Hawaiian Way, He Mele Aloha, Hanalei Moon, Yesterday Once More, My Favorite Times, Here Comes Th e Sun, Baby Love, Ku‘u Momi Makamae, Spend It with You, Pua ‘Olena and Seasons Of Love.

“I’ve grown from a litt le kid to a woman and have been through so many experiences that I was able to put everything I’ve learned into the album,” says Perri. “I don’t even have words for how excited I am, and how honored I am to have this album.”

Perri plays Mimi in Japan’s production of RENT and is the only non-Japan native in the cast

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Conductor Andreas Delfs leads the Honolulu Symphony in a new season

For two weeks in March and April, the Honolulu Symphony presents a world-class Beethoven Festival that promises to educate and entertain.

The inaugural festival is a thought-provoking and entertaining series of four unique concert programs led by principal conductor Andreas Delfs. Each concert will be performed only once, resulting in an intense experience of several Beethoven masterpieces.

“The Beethoven Festival is the premier music event in the spring in Hawaiʻi,” says Tom Gullick, executive director of the Honolulu Symphony. “This is the first time in a long time that the symphony has focused on a group of music of one composer with so many programs in such a short time span. It really gives the audience a better chance to look at Beethoven and get an overall grasp of his music and impact than you would by just hearing one or two works a year in a regular season.”

The two-week festival dedicated to a single composer is a first for the symphony. The festival will welcome three world-

renowned guest artists in their Honolulu Symphony debuts: pianist John O’Conor, violinist Robert McDuffie and cellist Yehuda Hanani. Violinist Ignace Jang will complete this lineup of exceptional artists. Together with the musicians of the symphony, they will perform such Beethoven masterpieces as the Eroica and Pastoral symphonies, and the riveting Violin Concerto, dazzling Triple Concerto and revolutionary Fifth Symphony.

“The purpose of the festival is for people to attend all the concerts and get a really intensive overall feeling and experience of the composer and his music,” says Gullick. “It’s a very surreal experience to get to do that because it’s not done very often.”

All concerts are at Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, located at 777 Ward. Ave. in Honolulu. Ticket prices are $20, $34, $49, $59, $82 (including service fees). For tickets or more information, visit www.honolulusymphony.com, or call (808) 792-2000.

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Here is the schedule for the 2009 Hawai‘i Beethoven Festival:

THE EROICA SYMPHONY Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Andreas Delfs, conductor John O’Conor, piano Program: Leonore Overture No. 3 Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor Symphony No. 3 in E-flat “Eroica” Generously sponsored by Commercial Data Systems.

Escape into the endless pleasures of Beethoven’s Third Symphony, “Eroica.” The Third swept away conventional ideas of what a symphony should be — and led us all into revolutionary musical territory. Acclaimed Irish pianist John O’Conor performs the groundbreaking and passionate Third Piano Concerto: Beethoven’s only piano concerto written in a minor key. This is Beethoven’s genius in its purest form.

THE VIOLIN CONCERTO Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m.Andreas Delfs, conductorRobert McDuffie, violinProgram: Overture to FidelioViolin Concerto in DSymphony No. 7 in A

Praised for his brilliant technique and “ever-sweet tone,” violinist Robert McDuffie performs Beethoven’s phenomenal Violin Concerto. A masterpiece of craft, invention and sensitivity, the Violin Concerto is an enthralling experience. The inspirational Seventh Symphony completes the first week of our magnificent Beethoven Festival. Abounding with irrepressible spirit and vigor, the Seventh is a thrill for musicians and music lovers alike.

BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m.Andreas Delfs, conductorJohn O’Conor, pianoIgnace Jang, violinYehuda Hanani, celloProgram: Overture to The Creatures of PrometheusConcerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C “Triple”Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Greeted as a revolution, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony will set your pulse racing. Its opening motif introduces a masterpiece that surpasses musical perfection. Then savor the eloquent joys of music-making as three great artists combine forces in a performance of the dazzling Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano. Don’t miss this thrilling evening of legendary music!

THE PASTORAL SYMPHONY Sunday, April 5 at 4 p.m.Andreas Delfs, conductorJohn O’Conor, pianoProgram: Coriolan OvertureSymphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat “Emperor”Generously sponsored by Commercial Data Systems.

John O’Conor returns to perform the delicate yet impassioned Fifth Piano Concerto, “Emperor.” One of music’s most popular masterworks, the “Emperor” Concerto is a spectacular triumph. Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony is a sweepingly romantic masterpiece brimming with splendid moments. One of only a handful of works that Beethoven named, he christened it the “Pastoral Symphony” or “Recollections of Country Life.” The Sixth not only expresses the beauty of the natural world, but shares a tranquil vision of a day away from it all.

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Cinnamon Girl, known for its sweet, feminine dresses, blouses and skirts, has added some-thing “green” to its unique offering of products: clothing made of stretch, eco-friendly bamboo fabrics.

“It’s comfortable, easy to wear and easy on the environ-ment,” says CEO Reid Fujita, husband of Cinnamon Girl owner Jonelle Fujita. “Bamboo keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It’s also very soft and silky on the skin, and requires no harsh chemicals to grow.”

Founded, designed and manufactured entirely in Hawaiʻi, Cinnamon Girl has been in business for 13 years and offers

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matching mother-daughter outfi ts, complementary cardigans, and a unique col-lection of jewelry, hats, hair clips and slippers. Th eir dresses also have become a popular choice for bridesmaids and fl ower girls.

“Our products in our boutiques are always new, always changing,” adds Fujita. “Th e look we’re going for is casual and comfortable, fun and prett y prints, whimsi-cal and contemporary. And we have something wonderful for every price range.”

From its early days of selling home-sewn sundresses at craft fairs, Cinnamon Girl now has seven stores throughout Hawaiʻi: Ala Moana Center, Ward Ware-house, Kahala Mall, Pearlridge and Windward Mall on Oʻahu; Whaler’s Village on Maui; and at the Kings’ Shops on the Big Island. For more information, call 591-6532 or visit www.cinnamongirl.com.

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THE EROICA

SYMPHONYSat., March 28, 2009, 8 pm

Andreas Delfs, conductorJohn O’Conor, pianoLeonore Overture No. 3Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minorSymphony No. 3 in E-flat “Eroica”

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Andreas Delfs, conductorJohn O’Conor, pianoIgnace Jang, violinYehuda Hanani, celloOverture to The Creatures of PrometheusConcerto for Violin, Cello and Piano

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PerfectWas it fate? Destiny? Or just extraordinary good luck that

brought Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho together as high school students in Honolulu more than 20 years ago?

Whatever it was, the friendship they maintained over the years — she was busy with her acting career in Los Angeles, he was establishing his own record label — came to full fruition when they won a 2009 Grammy Award in the Hawaiian music category for their album ‘Ikena. Who could have known back in the day when he was a student at Saint Louis, the all-boys Catholic school in Kaimuki, and Carrere was attending Sacred Hearts, the all-girls school a couple of blocks away?

“Tia and I met in high school,” says Ho. “My music teacher, Mr. Ray Wessinger, was the band director at Saint Louis, and he formed a big band jazz band, The Lancers. I had been study-ing arranging with him, and he wanted to feature a vocalist. I heard that there was this girl from Sacred Hearts who was an amazing singer. That was Tia, and she ended up singing with the band.”

Their Grammy-award winning album is the second time the two met in the studio, the first in 2007 when Tia recorded her album Hawaiiana.

“Daniel and I have kept in touch and remained friends over the years,” says Carrere. “He was doing his thing, and I was doing my thing. We talked forever about doing a record, and it was finally like, ‘You know what, let’s just do a record of all the songs that we love.’”

Hawaiiana is a compilation of music Carrere remembers

hearing as a child, as well as her favorites today. And it garnered her a Grammy nomination in 2008.

“I’ve figuratively and literally traveled very far from home, and I feel that I’m just now coming back to who I am and what makes me happiest,” she says. “All these songs take me back to home.”

Although Ho has taken home three previous Grammy awards, Carrere is the more recognizable of the duo. Dis-covered in a Waikiki grocery store when she was 17, she was immediately cast in the movie Aloha Summer. From there her acting career catapulted her from Kalihi Valley to the hills of Hollywood. She’s appeared in General Hospital, MacGyver, Wayne’s World, True Lies, Rising Sun, Relic Hunter, Lilo and Stitch (as the voice of Nani), Dancing with the Stars and most recently Nip/Tuck.

Although acting has been Carrere’s claim to fame, music is her first love.

“I always sang and loved music,” says Carrere. “I would sing in the car. Stick me in the corner, and I’d be singing to myself. My grandmother took me to my first singing lesson when I was 11, then I started entering talent contests.”

The concept for Hawaiiana, says Ho, “was simplicity. We kept it pristine, just one instrument and her voice. Our goal was really to leave a lot of space for people to hear every breath and every note. She also knows how to tell a story, and that’s what is really amazing about what she does. She’s not singing high notes to sing high notes that take away from the meaning of a composition. It’s not a lot of movement and not a lot of

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notes, but carefully chosen to orchestrate and compose lines that support.”

Aside from handling the production, mixing and mastering of the album, Ho also is responsible for the instruments featured, which include the ukulele and slack key guitar. He worked closely with Carrere to create the perfect balance of instruments that would allow her voice to shine through.

“Tia is amazingly easy to work with,” says Ho. “I’ve known since we were kids that she has this amazing voice and tone. And while she can totally get by on looks alone, she doesn’t even need to. She has an amazing vocal talent.”

‘Ikena, their Grammy-award winner, features a list of familiar favorites, including The Spam Song, Welo, Kuʻuipo My Darling , Hula In Seven, Pule No Malia, Keanuhea, The Breakfast Song (Pineapple Mango), O La Uka, Na ʻIkena Like ʻOle, Papahanaumoku (Earth Mother) and Pomaikaʻi (The Blessing).

As Ho explains, “the melodies, harmonies, rhythms and lyrics found their roots in Hawaiʻi’s traditional music and dance, then we took it a step further. For example, we have a song called Hula In Seven with seven beats in a measure. Usually it’s four or eight or something even.”

And when Carrere heard the creative songs, including one called The Spam Song (Ho’s personal favorite on the album), she and Ho hit the studio to record the album’s 11 tracks.

“I hope people feel the passion with which we created ‘Ikena and the fun we had making it,” adds Ho. “We did our best to make every note sound beautiful and every word meaningful.”

As for winning the Grammy?“This year’s Grammy event was particularly memo-

rable,” recalls Ho. “For the first time, I walked the red carpet with Tia. There were lights, cameras and TV crews everywhere! One of the highlights was performing with Tia and the Grammy house band at the pre-telecast.”

This year marks the 11th anniversary for Ho’s pro-duction label, Daniel Ho Creations, which to date has released more than 50 acoustic and Hawaiian-themed CDs by many of Hawaiʻi’s most respected artists, includ-ing Herb Ohta Jr., Ledward Ka‘apana, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Dennis Kamakahi.

“I have always been in awe of what he can do musi-cally,” says Carrere. “He’s a musical genius.”

For Carrere, her musical journey has just begun.“I think this is just the beginning of doing the things

that I want to do,” she says. “I want to do more recordings and explore around. This is sort of a jumping-off point.”

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SHINING SOME LIGHT

L ighthouses are often among the most romanticized places along coastlines anywhere in the world, serving as a backdrop for that perfect kiss or a spooky setting for a horror story.

But a lighthouse’s true purpose is to help navigate ships of various sizes and uses away from danger or into port. And despite the addition of modern navigation technology, lighthouses continue to do the job that has gone unchanged since the days of the Lighthouse of Alexan-dria: keeping people on boats safe.

“Relying too heavily on technology such as GPS and radar — while it is effective and ef-ficient — can give a boater ‘tunnel vision’ and land a mariner into trouble,” says Petty Officer 1st Class Kate Bogle of the U.S. Coast Guard. “Lighthouses aid as a precautionary backup should our computerized systems fail or if our beacons don’t operate in heavy weather.”

The first lighthouse in Hawaiʻi was commissioned by King Kamehameha III in 1840 and is known as the oldest lighthouse in the Pacific. Even though it was first built as a simple

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Interesting facts about Hawai‘i’s lighthouses:

the largest lens in the U.S. – a 12-foot tall French Fresnel hyper-radial lens.

a commemorative stamp of Diamond Head Lighthouse on Oʻahu in 2007.

painted camoufl age and used as a lighthouse for Honolulu Harbor.

employs three 225-foot Seagoing Buoy Tenders and one Aids To Navigation Team to maintain about 450 aids to navigation such as buoys, lights and lighthouses.

wooden tower with an oil lamp at the top, don’t let the tower’s humble origins downplay the important role it and the rest of the towers have played in the Islands.

Th e towers have saved lives, been in movies and tourist photos and provided shelter for tower operators and Coast Guard commanders for decades.

“For instance, Diamond Head’s quarters house the commander of the 14th Coast Guard district,” says Bogle. “And the Loma Lighthouse in San Diego is home to the group commander.”

Th e Coast Guard took over responsibility for most of the na-tion’s lighthouses in 1939, replacing the Lighthouse Service, which has had a slew of other names since its inception in 1789. However, there are many lighthouses throughout the U.S. owned by members of the local community.

“Today, some (lighthouses) are privately owned by individuals,

organizations or historical protection agencies such as the National Park Service,” says Bogle. “For instance, Cabrillo Point Lighthouse in San Diego is owned by the NPS.”

Th ough many lighthouses in Hawaiʻi may be old, there is a push to keep them around and modern-ize the technology they use. Not-ing lighthouse maintenance costs at about $550 a month, Bogle says switching to solar power would bring that down to about $16 a month.

Th ere also is a push to swap the light bulbs inside the lanterns that are lit all night long to a more modern alternative. “Th e technology available today is self-contained LED lanterns that are very inexpensive to run,” says Bogle.

Will there be any more light-houses built like the ones we see in pictures and movies? Maybe not, since steel skeleton towers save on cost and work just as well. But that doesn’t mean the lights at Makapu‘u will be going out anytime soon.

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Ask anyone who loves outdoor adventures and activities what they look for in a watch, and you’ll hear the same

answer: Th ey all want a quality watch that’s able to withstand the hardships of the great outdoors. Th at’s the idea behind Dr. John Patt erson’s watch company, Bathys Hawaiʻi.

So what would infl uence someone with a Ph.D. in neurosci-ence from the University of Texas to move to Kauaʻi and start a watch business?

“I got started because I needed something on Kauaʻi to do that works from home, but had potential,” says Patt erson, who moved to Kauaʻi in 2005. Patt erson and his wife were living in Chicago when he began spending his summers working in Kona on the Big Island. Th ere, he researched and studied the genetics of pearl oysters using the same techniques he used to conduct cancer research.

As Patt erson became an expert in the biochemistry and ge-netics of pearls and pearl oysters, he became very fond of the Hawaiian Islands — Kauaʻi in particular. His love for Kauaʻi prompted him to move there with his wife and start a new life.

Patt erson, who also enjoys kayaking, fi shing, free div-ing, longboard surfi ng and hiking activities, wanted to start Bathys Hawaiʻi as a watch company that would produce and sell authentic and reliable products at an appropriate cost. Th e name “Bathy” comes from the Greek word “bathos,” meaning “deep under sea.”

“I was a scientist. I didn’t even like business. I didn’t know any of that — I had to learn,” explains Patt erson. To get started, he used the Internet to gather ideas and gain feed-back from others. He began his business plan and decided his watches would be “Swiss-made.”

“I guess it’s like saying, ‘made in Italy’ for shoes or ‘made in Cuba’ for cigars,” says Patt erson about the authenticity of

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Switzerland’s watch manufacturers. “You know that the people who made it know what they’re doing.”

His watches are uniquely designed to be durable while incorporating a simple and att ractive appearance. “In my opinion, watches are instruments,” Patt erson says, “not something to say ‘look at me, I’m rich.’” Patt erson gets inspirations for his designs from cars and airplanes. For each collection, he chooses a theme and creates variations. Most importantly, Patt erson makes sure his designs are meaningful. “I’m not going to come to Hawaiʻi and exploit things that aren’t legitimate,” he says.

Patt erson’s watches are all made with a sapphire crystal that is completely scratch-proof. “You can’t ever scratch it. I could literally stand on it, surf down the road and write my name on the concrete with it,” he says. Some of his watches also come with a waterproof leather wrist band. You can wear it in the shower or in the ocean, rinse it off , let it dry, and it will look brand new, says Patt erson.

Among Bathys’ unique designs is a line of mother of pearl watches. Th e research he did on pearls in Kona in-spired him to make watches with mother of pearl dials.

Today, Bathys Hawaiʻi watches are sold on Kauaʻi, and on Maui at Grande’s Gems, located in the Marriott Hotel. Th ey also are sold on Oʻahu at Ben Bridge Timeworks in Ala Moana Center. In addition, Bathys Hawaiʻi can be found in a number of stores on the Mainland.

Th e future of Bathys Hawaiʻi seems very bright. Patt erson is working on using a new material that is not yet known in the world of watches and plans to introduce it in his next collection. His visions and creativity continue to grow, sett ing Bathys Hawaiʻi apart from any other company.

Not bad for a scientist who “didn’t even like business.”

For more information about Bathys Hawaiʻi, visit www.bathyswatch.com.

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Exploring Maui’s lush foliage at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center in ʻIao Valley

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The Hawaiʻi Nature Center in Maui’s ʻIao Valley off ers visitors opportunities to hike in a rain

forest, see ancient Hawaiian village sites and learn about one of Hawaiʻi’s most historic places.

Famously, ʻIao Valley is the site of the Batt le of Kepaniwai in 1790. Th e army of Kamehameha the Great fought in hand-to-hand combat with the forces of Kalanikupule, son of the chief of Maui, Kahekili. It was the fi rst batt le in Hawaiʻi in which gunpowder was used. Castaway Englishmen Isaac Davis and John Young helped Kamehameha, using the captured cannon “Lopaka” to bombard Kalani-kupule’s men, sending them fl eeing into ʻIao Valley. Th e bodies of Maui warriors choked ʻIao Stream.

Today, another batt le is raging in ʻIao, a quiet one between native Hawaiian plants and introduced species. And, according to J.D. Wyatt , director of Maui operations at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center, the non-natives are winning. But nature center staff ers are working hard to bring back native plants, giving them a foothold in ʻIao Valley.

“Th e damage to native ecosystems here in the valley from invasive species has been substantial, but we still have the opportunity to minimize the im-pact with a responsible land management strategy,” Wyatt says. “Without trees such as ʻohia and koa in abundance, there are very few native birds, such as the ʻiʻiwi, to hear and see. It is within this rela-tionship we see the true interdependence of native

Th e Hawai‘i Nature Center in Maui allows visitors to experience the natural beauty of ʻIao Valley

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ecosystems’ inhabitants and their importance to Hawaiian history and culture. Th ese are key components and themes in our visitor hikes and programs.”

For now, the nature center’s 35 acres have groves of coff ee and guava. Coff ee, of Coff ea arabica, is a tree that grows 6 to 15 feet tall with green elliptical leaves. Native to Ethiopia and cultivated throughout tropical regions of the world, the cof-fee plant was brought to Hawaiʻi in 1813 by Don Francisco de Paula y Marin.

Th e other alien pest is guava, also introduced to the Is-lands in the early 1800s. Also known by its scientifi c name, Psidium guajava, guava trees have smooth bark that peels off in patches. Its fruit has soft yellow skin and pink pulp inside. Its fruit is full of seeds and has become an aggressive invader in native forests. Catt le, horses, pigs and birds easily spread its seeds.

A tree introduced by the Polynesians is the kukui, or can-dlenut tree, also known as Aleurites molucana. Its leaves are bright green and form the overhead canopy of ʻIao’s rain for-est. Th e kukui nut’s oily pulp was used by ancient Hawaiians as fuel for candles, and clusters of the nuts are strung together to make lei.

Among the native plants that nature center staff ers work to re-establish is the ʻohia lehua, or Metrosideros spp. Th e tree has leaves arranged opposite one another with a vein running through its outer margin. Th e tree’s fl owers are deep red and are a favorite att raction for native Hawaiian birds. Th e fl owers are sacred to the volcano goddess Pele. Th e tree’s wood has been used to build canoes, bowls, temple carvings and homes.

Two native indigenous plants at Maui’s Hawai‘i Nature Center are the hala, Pandanus tectorius, and moa, Psilotum

nudum. Th e hala tree reaches heights of 15 to 29 feet. Its trunk is short with many aerial roots. Its leaves are long and slender with spikes down their sides and middle. Th e dried fruit sections are used as paint brushes, and the hala tree’s leaves are woven into lauhala mats, baskets, pillows, sandals and canoe sails.

Th e moa is a member of the fern family that produces small, forking branches with tiny, pointed, scale-like leaves. Th e tips are yellow with numerous tiny spores. Hawaiians made a medi-cine with moa to combat oral fungal infections, and they used moa to brew a laxative tea. Th e spores were used as talcum powder.

Th e Hawaiʻi Nature Center on Maui is at 875 ‘Iao Valley Road. For driving directions or other information, call 808-244-6500 or toll-free at 1-888-244-6503. Its Web site can be found at www.hawaiinaturecenter.org.

Guided nature walks are off ered daily Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance reservations are rec-ommended. Th e hikes cost $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 5 to 12 years old.

Th e center also has a children-friendly interactive nature museum with 30 hands-on exhibits. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for adults is $6; children, $4.

Th e Maui Nature Center opened in 1992 in ‘Iao Valley. Th e facility, as well as a wetland fi eld site at Kealia Pond, serves more than 60 percent of Maui County’s elementary school-children annually, providing them with environmental educa-tional programs.

Th e Hawaiʻi Nature Center also has a site on Oʻahu in Makiki at 2131 Makiki Heights Drive in Honolulu. Its phone number is 808-955-0100 or toll-free at 1-888-955-0104.

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Uniquely local sweet and savory treats fromthe renowned snack and candy companyBY KATIE YOUNG

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Staff at Big Island Candies welcome guests to tour the factory

O nly a company with local flair could concoct some of the unique chocolate-dipped items found at Big Island Can-

dies in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi. The company’s “Da-Kine” line of products includes choc-

olate-dipped animal crackers, mochi balls (ball-shaped Japa-nese rice crackers), puffed rice, li hing mui (salty dried plum), iso peanuts (peanuts in a crisp cracker shell), arare (bite-sized Japanese rice crackers) and even ika (dried squid).

Each item, popular with both locals and visitors, is pains-takingly hand-dipped by employees — including each indi-vidual piece of arare (which is about the size of your thumb-nail). Talk about attention to detail.

Perhaps what Big Island Candies has most been known for over the years are its buttery, dipped shortbread cookies, but the company continues to introduce new products about four times a year.

These indulgent treats are inspired by customers and em-ployees, developed by the company’s two food scientists and thoroughly tested before hitting the shelves. You’ll find every-thing from sinfully rich hibiscus truffles and macadamia nut brownies to delicate olive oil lavender cookies. There’s even a line for diabetics that includes sugar-free shortbread cookies, brownies and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.

“We’ve created a crave for our products, meaning that customers long for another taste,” says Lance Duyao, direc-tor of retail operations. “It’s the perfect marriage of style and substance. When you buy something from Big Island Candies, you know you are giving the very best.”

Most recently, Big Island Candies released a coconut shortbread in December and a lemon shortbread last year, adding to its already immensely popular original, coffee, chocolate and chocolate chip shortbreads.

One of the newer items, the Mika Mint, named after company president and CEO Allan Ikawa’s granddaughter, became a regularly sold product after it was first developed as a party favor for Mika’s first birthday. The flower-shaped mint — a blend of milk and dark chocolates, butter, cream and mint, covered in a dark chocolate coating — has been very popular.

Far from a small town “mom and pop” operation, Big Island Candies has grown since its opening in 1977 to include 90 employees during the regular season (almost double that dur-ing the holidays) with hundreds of customers arriving in bus-loads at the Hinano Street headquarters and factory daily.

Big Island Candies is a visual feast for the eyes, with beau-tifully packaged products wrapped in custom-made boxes and colorful satin bows. Visitors also have a front-row view through the store’s glass widows as employees create each candy item.

“People like to see the small intricacies of how things are made,” says Duyao to explain the glass windows. “They also can also see how well-maintained the factory is, and there is a consumer confidence in that as well.”

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Big Island Candies’ trademark chocolate-dipped short-bread and other confections all get a handmade touch

tied to the community as a sponsor of events in Hilo, statewide and throughout the Mainland.

Th ough Big Island Candies’ reach is great, the fam-ily-run business (Ikawa’s stepdaughter Sherrie Holi is the company’s COO), still keeps things “local.” Th ey use local products whenever they can — the maca-damia nuts are 100 percent Island-grown, and their Kona coff ee is pure, not blended.

Except for a small line of products available at DFS Galleria in Waikiki, you can only fi nd Big Island Can-dies’ items at the store in Hilo, by ordering from the catalog or purchasing treats online.

Ikawa, who was born and raised in Hilo, started out by manufacturing chocolates for other companies to sell under their own brands. In the ’80s, he began marketing his own brand of cookies with one thing in mind: att ention to quality.

Ikawa says it was a lot of luck and being in the right place at the right time that brought him this far. How-ever, he says it is the passion of the employees that keeps Big Island Candies moving to a higher level.

“I’d like to see our catalog business double in the near future and build a new bakery and warehouse,” Ikawa says of his hopes for the company.

For more information, visit www.bigislandcandies.com.

Sometime back in 1932, my uncle wanted to build a carport in back of his house in Ewa, but there was a big tree in the way. So he decided to chop down part of the tree to make room for his carport.

A few weeks later he noticed a severe pain in his right arm and shoulder, so he went to the hospital to have the doctor check him out. Th e doctor said he couldn’t fi nd anything wrong, but he did give him something to rub on it and told him to use a hot pad. But this failed to give him any relief from the pain.

So he told an old-timer about his having such pain and how the doctor’s remedy didn’t seem to help. Th e old-timer said, “Moah bett ah you see one kahuna. Maybe they can help you.” So he took my uncle to an old kahuna lady over Kipapa-side, that’s near Honouliuli.

Th e old kahuna lady took one look at my uncle and said, “You go. You no believe. I no can help you.”

But my uncle somehow managed to convince her that he really did believe in the old Hawaiian way, so she let him into her house.

“What kine pilikia you got?” she asked him.So he told her.She touched and lomi lomi his arm and shoulder

awhile then asked him, straight out, “You chop down one tree behind your house?”

He told her that he had and asked her why she

wanted to know.She told him that there was an old Japanese man

buried there many years before and he get “plenny huhu wit’ you.”

“Th is tree only shade he get,” she told him. “Now you must make a sacrifi ce to him, then he let go your arm and shoulder so you can feel OK.”

“What kine sacrifi ce?” my uncle asked.She told him to get some mochi (rice cake) and

sake (rice wine). Build an altar of stone. No need to be too high, near the base of the tree trunk. Place the mochi and sake on the altar along with a couple of white paper strips about three inches wide on which she had writt en some Japanese characters. Place the white paper on one rock and hold it down with another, then place the mochi and sake on top of the top rock. He was to do this for three weeks, then all would be OK.

By golly, aft er three weeks, my uncle said the pain went away. Us kids never went near that tree. When we went anywhere, my uncle got the car out of the carport before we got in.

Editor’s note: Rick Carroll is a travel writer and editor of the popular Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales book series. His work can be found at local bookstores, as well as via Bess Press at www.besspress.com.

Th is story is fr om his book, Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales 3.

The Spirit of the Shade Tree

As told to Rick Carroll by Simon Nasario

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University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Spring Sports CalendarMen’s BaseballMarch 5 and 6: vs. Mississippi State, 6:35 p.m.March 7 and 8: vs. Mississippi State, 1:05 p.m.March 12-14: vs. Loyola Marymount, 6:35 p.m.March 15: vs. Loyola Marymount, 1:05 p.m.March 26: vs. Coastal Carolina, 6:35 p.m.March 27: vs. Coastal Carolina, 3:30 p.m.March 28: vs. Coastal Carolina, 12:05 p.m.April 3: vs. San Jose State, 6:35 p.m.April 4: vs. San Jose State, 3 p.m.April 5: vs. San Jose State, 1:05 p.m.April 17: vs. Sacramento State, 6:35 p.m.April 18: vs. Sacramento State, 3:05 p.m.April 19: vs. Sacramento State, 1:05 p.m.April 30: vs. Louisiana Tech, 6:35 p.m.

**All UH Men’s Baseball games are played at Les Murakami Baseball Stadium on the UHM lower campus. Call the UH Ticket Offi ce at 1-808-956-4481 for season and individual tickets.

Steve Miller Band In ConcertMarch 1The legendary rock group entertains live. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 7 p.m. $55, $65 or $75. Call 1-877-750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

‘Great Guns’ ShowMarch 7 and 8The Hawai‘i Historic Arms Association presents this 200-table show, featuring antique and modern fi rearms, custom knives, military collectibles, historical exhibits and more.Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Call 1-808-591-2211 or 1-808-942-8664.

Aloha Section 33rd Annual PGA ClassicMarch 13

Golf tournament, contests, auctions and more, all benefi ting the Aloha Section PGA Foundation’s programs and scholarships.Turtle Bay Golf Course, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku. Call 1-808-593-2230.

Honolulu FestivalMarch 13-15A cultural festival honoring Hawai‘i and the Pacifi c Rim region. Features educational activities, dance performances, art demonstrations, craft fair, food, parade and more. Festival activities are at four venues in the Waikiki area: Hawai‘i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Entertainment and demonstrations are free. Visit www.honolulufestival.com.

Pualeilani Festival of the ArtsMarch 14Part of the monthlong Prince Kuhio celebration. Features native Hawaiian artists, hula dancers, singers, choral groups, crafts for sale and more.Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Call 1-808-224-8068.

The Great St. Patrick’s Treasure Hunt and Drink FestMarch 17Ravenchase Adventures welcomes teams to participate in this fun and wacky race. Using a map, teams must crack codes and follow clues to win prizes. There will be a Guinness drinking social after the race.Meet in downtown Honolulu location, 225 Queen St. Call 1-808-203-8963 for time and other details, or visit www.ravenchase.com.

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Stand-Up Comedy ShowMarch 25Comedian Craig Shoemaker performs his stand-up routine live. Shoemaker was named Comedian of the Year by the American Comedy Awards.Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Honolulu. 8 p.m. Call 1-877-750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Tidal 9 Women’s Pipeline Pro 2009March 31-April 14Pro surfers compete for top honors. A benefi t for the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i. An eco-friendly, organic health and yoga gathering to accompany the surfi ng festivities. Ehukai Beach Park, Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, North Shore (across from Sunset Beach Elementary School). Daily, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 1-808-358-7940 or visit www.pipelinetidal9.com.

Broadway Comedy OnstageMarch 31-April 5The relationship comedy Defending the Caveman delves into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and erogenous zones. The longest-running solo play in Broadway history.Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., downtown Honolulu. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $31-$46. Call 1-808-528-0506.

Mad About Science FestivalApril 4A family-friendly educational event, featuring ongoing activities at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Science on a Sphere, speakers on a variety of topics (recycling, environmentally friendly products, climate change), fun space science activities and explore the museum’s permanent exhibit on global warming.Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu. Call 1-808-848-3511.

Bikefactory/Jamba Juice Lanikai TriathlonApril 12The annual race features a 500-meter triangular swim, 20K bike ride through Kailua onto the Kaneohe

Marine Corps Base and a 5K run in Lanikai.Windward O‘ahu locations (Kaneohe and Kailua). Call 1-808-591-9839.

18th Annual Honolulu AIDS WalkApril 19A 5K walk around Kapiolani Park. The largest AIDS public awareness event in Hawai‘i. Entertainment, health fair, food and free treats from Starbucks follow the walk. Kapiolani Park, 3902 Paki Ave.,Waikiki. Registration 8 a.m.; walk starts 9 a.m. Call 1-808-521-2437 or visit www.honoluluaidswalk.org.

Spring Food and New Products ShowApril 24-26Local and mainland merchants display and sell various collections of new products, gadgets and services, including food, plants, crafts and more. Prize giveaways.Visit www.SpringProductShow.Pacifi cExpos.com

Waikiki Spam JamApril 25Street festival honoring Spam, the locally popular food. Features chefs from top restaurants cooking up spam delights, two stages with live entertainment, Hawaiian crafters and more. Waikiki area, from Kalakaua Avenue fronting Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Royal Hawaiian Center. Visit www.SpamJamHawaii.com.

Haleiwa Metric Century Bike RideApril TBDHawai‘i Bicycling League hosts. Thousands of bicyclists yearly take the ride from Kaiaka Beach Park, heading eastward along the North Shore and Swanzy Beach Park, then returning to the North Shore Marketplace. Visit www.HBL.org or call 1-808-735-5756.

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Maui Arts and Cultural Center Events**The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is located at One Cameron Way in Ka-hului. For more information on any of these events, call 1-808-242-SHOW or visit www.mauiarts.org.

‘Mele Series’ ConcertMarch 6Sam and Howard Ahia perform live.McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. $25.

Hawai‘i Opera TheatreMarch 13 and 15Performances of Georges Bizet’s Car-men. In 1830s Spain, a gypsy woos an inexperienced corporal, then a bull-fi ghter, driving the corporal to rebellion and murder. In French with English subtitles.Castle Theater. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Sun-day, 2 p.m. $12-$135.

Augie T. PerformsMarch 14The Island comedian performs his

stand-up routine.McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. $25.

India Jazz Suites PerformanceMarch 19Collaborative dance show featuring one of India’s Kathak masters and one of the world’s fastest and Emmy Award-winning tap dancers. Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $12, $22 or $37.

Diana Krall In ConcertMarch 21The Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and pianist performs live.Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $55-$150.

Na Leo Pilimehana In ConcertMarch 28The Hawaiian music trio (Nalani Choy, Lehua Kalima Heine and Angela Mo-rales) entertain live.Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $12, $28 or $37.

Frank DeLima OnstageApril 3The local comic performs his stand-up routine.McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. $25.

‘Global Rhythms Series’ ShowApril 23Bandleader and drummer Poncho San-chez entertains with his Latin rhythms, R&B and soul sounds.Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. $12, $30

or $40.

Barryfest Music FestivalMarch 1Mana‘o Radio’s anniversary extrava-ganza. Features family fun, food and live music all day from Eddie Tanaka, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, String Band, Mojo Gumbo, Willie K. Band, Bob Jones Band and more. Mana‘o Radio broadcasts live.Keopuolani Park Amphitheater, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $25 adults; $15 for age 12 and under and seniors over 65; free for children under 6. Call 1-808-876-1553 or visit www.barryfest.org.

Celebration of the ArtsApril 10-12Cultural festival celebrating native Hawaiians. Features seminars on timley topics, hands-on workshops in Hawai-ian arts and crafts, children’s learning program and Hawaiian music and hula at fi nale luau. Henry Kapono is this year’s special guest.The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina. Call 1-808-669-6200.

East Maui Taro FestivalApril 25Cultural demonstrations, games, arts and crafts, food booths (including taro pancake breakfast) and music.Visit www.TaroFestival.org or call 1-808-264-1553.

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Big Island International MarathonMarch 22Runners choose from a 26.2 mile marathon, 10.8 mile run or a 3.1 mile run/walk along a scenic course. Hilo area/Pacifi c Coast, 6 a.m. race starts. Visit www.HiloMarathon.org or call 1-808-969-7400.

Haili Men’s Volleyball TournamentMarch 23-28Invitational volleyball tourney featur-ing players from the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Samoa, Japan, mainland U.S. and more.Hilo location. Visit www.HailiVolley-ball.com or call 1-808-961-3633.

Lava Man TriathlonMarch 29Athletes participate in a 10K run, 40K bike ride, 1.5K swim and an Olympic distance course. Open to relay teams of all ages. Awards party and beach barbecue to follow at Anaeho‘omalu Bay.Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-550 Wai-koloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa. Visit www.LavaManTriathlon.com for more details, or call 1-808-329-9718.

Kona Chocolate FestivalApril 4An outrageous chocolate feast, along with ice cream and candymak-ers, champagne, wine and live music. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Alii Road, Kailua-Kona.

6:30-10 p.m. Visit www.KonaChocolateFestival.com.

Merrie Monarch FestivalApril 12-18The 46th annual weeklong cultural festival featuring a ho‘olaulea and arts-and-crafts fair at Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium, live entertainment at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, exhibition night at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, Merrie Monarch Parade through downtown Hilo and more.Hilo locations. Visit www.merriemonarchfestival.org for more information.

Hospice of Hilo EventApril 16Get involved in National Healthcare Decisions Day, with information tables and a free workshop.Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo. Call 1-808-969-1733 or visit www.hospiceofhilo.org for more information.

Kona Brewers’ Festival Events **For more information on any of the following events, visit www.Kona-BrewersFestival.com.

Run For the HopsMarch 8A 5K run/walk beginning and end-

ing at Kona Brewing Company, with awards ceremony and beer tasting.Kona Brewing Company, 75-5629 Kua-kini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Start time, 8 a.m. $25 entry fee.

Brewers’ PainaMarch 12A special beer and food pairing dinner, with each course paired with a differ-ent Kona Brewing Company beer.Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Alii Road, Kailua-Kona. 6-9 p.m. $45.

Kona Brewers’ Fest Golf OpenMarch 13Golfers of all levels welcome. Format is four-person scramble, using the Peoria scoring system. Proceeds ben-efi t the Hawai‘i Montessori School in Kona.Golf course to be announced.

Kona Brewers’ FestivalMarch 14More than 60 types of ales and lagers are on tap for tasting, along with Island-style cuisine from 25 Hawai‘i chefs. Also, live music and other out-door entertainment, including the an-nual Trash Fashion Show. King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Ho-tel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona. 2:30-6:30 p.m. $50.

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Slack Key ConcertMarch 8Live performances of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar songs, ukulele music and stories of Hanalei with Doug and Sandy McMaster.Hanalei Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3-4:30 p.m. $20 general, $15 keiki and seniors. Call 1-808-826-1469.

Kaua‘i All-Girls RodeoMarch 22Watch the all-girls rodeo teams compete in fun rodeo events, includ-ing roping, barrel racing, pole bending and goat tying. The Kaua‘i All-Girls Rodeo has several events throughout the year.CJM Country Stables, 1831 Poipu Road #913, Koloa. 10 a.m. Call 1-808-639-3091.

Prince Kuhio CelebrationMarch 22-29A weeklong festival honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Includes Native Hawaiian cultural teachings and demonstrations, guided hike on Makawehi sand dunes, ceremonies and more.Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Poipu. Visit www.poipubeach.org for a complete sched-ule of events. Call 1-808-240-6369.

Kaua‘i Orchid and Art Festival EventsJuried Art ExhibitionMarch 27 and 28Displays of two-dimensional art by Kaua‘i’s top artists, including paintings and photographs. Some works for sale. Awards ceremony Saturday.

Downtown Hanapepe Gallery, Hana-pepe. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted at the door.

Spring Fantasy Orchid ShowMarch 27 and 28Colorful and exotic tropical orchids displayed by growers and members of the Garden Island Orchid Society. Also, food and crafts for sale.Hanapepe United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Road, Hanapepe. Friday, 1-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

Open Air Concert And Art NightMarch 27Contemporary Hawaiian music by slack key artist Paul Togioka and oth-ers. Walk through Hanapepe for “Fri-day Art Night,” featuring galleries and historic buildings open for extended visiting.Downtown Hanapepe, 6-9 p.m. Free admission.

Concert Finale, AwardsMarch 28Festival culmination night. Live enter-tainment by Cindy Combs, Makana and more. Art and orchid awards an-nounced.Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe. Noon. Free admission.**For more information on any Kaua‘i Orchid Show and Art Festival event, call 1-808-335-5944.

Waimea Historic TourOngoing, MondaysA half-hour walking tour featuring an overview of the technology and visitor complex, Waimea Theater and tours of in-house exhibits. Bus tours available for elderly and large groups.West Kauai Tech and Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Hwy., Waimea. Call 1-808-338-1332.

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All-American Rejects In ConcertMarch 6The pop-rock group returns to Honolulu.Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Honolulu. 8 p.m. $25. For more information, visit www.bampproject.com.

Rise Against In ConcertApril 10Proactive punk rockers take on Pipeline Cafe.Pipeline Cafe, 805 Pohukaina St., Honolulu. 8 p.m. $25. For more information, visit www.bampproject.com.

Boot Camp for GoddessesApril 21-26Led by international retreat leader Sierra Bender. Features yoga, fi tness workouts, hikes to sacred sites, detoxifi cation, meditation, aromatherapy, sweat lodge purifi cation ceremo-ny, discussions and more.Maui Community College, VITEC-Continuing Education and Training, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Call 1-808-984-3231 or visit www.ocet.org.

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Take a historical trip 1000 feet up.(No parachute needed.)

Journey back to Pearl Harbor Naval Air Station onhistoric Ford Island in the hangars that survivedthe Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Ourveteran docents take you on a fascinating tour of vintage aircraft, displays and actual footage of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Battleships playedan important role in WWII, but it was our heroicaviators and the planes they flew that turned the tide in the Pacific. You’ll also find aviationmemorabilia, the best food on Ford Island andfun in our combat flight simulators.

Free Orientation Flight Valid for one “Orientation Flight” per coupon. Limit one coupon per group. Duplicate copies not accepted. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/10/09.

You are hereFord Island, Pearl Harbor

Open 9am to 5pm DailyShuttle and ticket purchase at USS Bowfin Submarine Park or online.

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Mesa Air Shutt le was founded by Larry Risley in 1982 and began with scheduled service between F a r m i n g t o n

and Albuquerque, New Mexico using a nine passenger Piper Chieft an. Mr. Risley, an aircraft mechanic by trade, mortgaged his house and fi xed base operation business to start the airline. Mesa has since grown to be one of the world’s largest independent regional airlines.

In its fi rst ten years of business, Mesa grew from a company with one aircraft serving two cities to an organization operating 38 aircraft and serving 63 cities. During this same period, the company transformed itself from a small closely held corporation to a publicly traded corporation on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol MESA. In 1989, the company expanded its operations through a codeshare agreement with Midwest Express and then in 1990 with the acquisition of Aspen Airways. With the Aspen acquisition, Mesa gained its fi rst codeshare agreement with United Airlines and began operating as United Express out of Denver.

In 1991 Mesa purchased Air Midwest, adding US Airways as a codeshare partner, and West Air in 1992, adding additional routes as United Express. Mesa further expanded in 1992 through the signing a codeshare agreement with America West. In 1994 Mesa acquired Pitt sburgh-based Crown Airways, further strengthening the company’s ties to US Airways.

In 1998, Mesa negotiated a new codeshare agreement with America West and relocated its corporate headquarters from Farmington to Phoenix. In 1999 Mesa announced the acquisition of Charlott e-based CCAir, adding more US Airways routes to its route network. Also in 1999, Mesa announced the acquisition of Charlott e-based CCAir, adding additional US Airways routes.

In 2000, Mesa codeshare agreement with America West increased to include 22 regional jets. By this time 75% of Mesa’s operations were being conducted under revenue guarantee contracts with other airlines.

In 2001, Mesa announced an agreement with America West to add up to 40 larger CRJ aircraft and became the launch customer for the new 86-seat Bombardier CRJ 900.

Mesa’s mission is to be the premier high quality, low cost regional airline while also looking to innovate and pursue new opportunities in the rapidly changing airline industry. Mesa continues to grow and recently expanded its codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines, its United codeshare agreement and the launch of go!, Mesa’s independent operation in Hawaii. go! operates state-of–the-art 50-seat regional jets to provide low-cost, high frequency service to the cities of Lihue, Kahului, Kona, Hilo and Honolulu. go! recently expanded its route network in Hawaii with the launch of service as go!Express operated under a codeshare agreement with Kona-based Mokulele Airlines. Th is new service adds the airports of Kapalua, Maui, Ho’olehua, Molokai and Lanai City, Lana’i to the go! route network.

As of August 1, 2007 Mesa was operating 199 aircraft with over 1,300 daily system departures to 181 cities, 46 states, Canada , Mexico and the Bahamas. Mesa operates as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express under contractual agreement with Delta Air Lines, US Airways and United Airlines, respectively, and independently as Mesa Airlines and go!.

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