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15 Pampered Aveda: a spa treat in Honolulu.

16 The Rich Dish Picturesque sett ings and

palate-pleasing fare at Maui’s Plantation House.

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signature dishes from Honolulu’s ‘Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar.

18 Local Favorites Featuring the mom-and-pop

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One of the things we at O‘ahu Publications are enjoying about publishing ifl ygo magazine is that go! is such a fun airline.

It starts with walking across the tarmac to the waiting plane, as images from the closing scenes of Casablanca dance in my head. Th en there’s the contemporary Hawai-ian music on planes and the safety instruction via video from the band B.E.T. Not to mention the appletinis.

We’re certainly having fun while putt ing together stories to inform and entertain you. Well, most of us are having fun anyway. Melissa Moniz would have enjoyed her ATV ride along the rim of Waipi‘o Val-ley more if she’d worn waterproof makeup on that rainy Big Island day,

and if she hadn’t gott en lost. Still, she had some funny stories for the rest of us when she returned, and she turned in a terrifi c article.

Yours truly sure had fun on Maui. While att ending the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival — in my book, the best single event in Hawai‘i — I did in-depth research to write a review of the Planta-tion House restaurant and for the “Hawai‘i’s Toughest Holes” feature on the par-3 fi ft h hole at Kapalua’s Bay Course. Research, frankly, has seldom been such fun.

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Honolua’s a Hot Spot

Want to fi nd a hot spot on Maui? I’m not talking about night life; I’m talking about your surf life!

Although there are more than 300 notable surf spots on O‘ahu, many don’t realize that our neighbor island shores drum up some very respectable wave counts, too. Indeed, the islands of Kaua‘i, Maui and the Big Island have about 100 surf spots each.

One spot most surfers already know about is Honolua Bay on the upper west side of Maui. Back in the 1970s, Honolua was voted as having the top 10 best waves on the planet. Today, I’d have to rate it in the top 20 when it’s doing its thing. Many perfect waves have been discovered elsewhere the last 20 to 30 years, but this hasn’t changed the fact that Honolua Bay is

still a world class surfi ng hot spot.Honolua Bay is a reeling, hollow,

long and perfect right-hander. Th e setup is semi-fi ckle and needs a 4- to 8-foot north angled swell and light trades to be optimal. Th e waves taper along the north or right side of the bay, and it’s unsurpassed in beauty. Even the lookout is breathtaking.

Honolua is so gorgeous that you can sometimes forget about how danger-ous she can be. She’s powerful enough to kill — and has. Surfers have gott en trapped in the cave zone inside, or had their leash tangle on a coral reef. Th e energy at Honolua hones into a bowl, or vortex, sometimes holding surfers under. You must be in shape and know what you’re doing.

Th en there’s the crowd factor, oft en

more dangerous than the reef or wave itself. It is not uncommon to have more than 100 people in line for a wave ride. However, it’s also prett y competi-tive. Maui has a superb talent pool, and there are those who think they have superior rights. As long as you respect and realize where you fall in the peck-ing order, you’ll be fi ne.

Whether at Honolua or any other surf spot, it’s important to understand your surfi ng abilities and surround-ings. With that, get to know your new hot spot, and go have fun.

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

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Surf more than Oahu’s shores – check out Maui’s shore gem. By Gary Kewley

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Onelua Bay is one of the loveliest places on Maui, an island with endless beauty. But standing on the tee of the par-3 fifth hole of the Kapalua Resort’s Bay Course, which plays over a finger of the bay, there’s nothing lovely about it at all. In fact, I’m reminded of the legendary Scottish champion and teaching pro Tommy Armour, who said that nothing instills fear in the heart of a golfer as much as water does. Especially when you look down into the clear turquoise water and see golf balls that have recently plunged to their death. But make it safely across to the green with a well-struck shot, and there’s no lovelier place on earth.

Thanks to some new groundwork, the fifth’s tee box is now the largest teeing area in Hawai‘i, a tightly mowed expanse stretching along the rocky cliff from 118 yards to 213 yards to the middle of the green. And with the way Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane designed the hole, the longer you play the fifth, the more ocean you must navigate.

When the LPGA Tour comes to the Bay Course for the Kapalua Championship in October 2008, the water will definitely be in play. (Among the players already

committed to play is Morgan Pressel, who in July signed to become Kapalua’s touring pro and wear its distinctive butterfly logo.)

Just clearing the water at No. 5, however, is no guarantee of a good score. A large bunker front-right, another to the right and another behind the smallish green are ball magnets. Smallish? Yes, 33 paces from front to back, and just 15 paces wide at the front, 18 paces wide at the back.

“And what’s tough about the green,” says Gary Planos, Kapalua’s vice president for golf operations, “is that with the usual trade winds the shot plays downwind, and the grain (of the Bermuda grass) runs away from you, so it’s tough to hold.”

There are many ways to make par at the fifth, but none weirder — or funnier — than the one scored by former assistant pro Doug Mortenson. Playing in the infamous “The Game” at Kapalua, a highly competitive skins match, he hit his tee shot into rocks short and right. From there, he hacked his ball into a bunker. Meanwhile, with Mark Rolfing, then an assistant pro and today an NBC golf broadcaster, short and left — the safe place to miss here — Planos was six feet from the

cup and already counting the coin he’d win because in those days the hole played as No. 17 “and there were a whole lot of carry overs.”

Lining up his putt as Mortenson played his bunker shot, Planos says, “I saw something out of the corner of my eye and instinctively jerked my head away just as Doug’s ball hit me in the jaw — he skulled it. Fortunately, because I was turning away, it just glanced off me, didn’t really hurt or anything. But then the ball bounced straight into the cup!”

Between the uproarious laughter and being slightly rattled from what could have been a serious injury, Planos says, “I missed the darn putt.”

As we said, there are lots of ways to make par — and worse — at the Bay’s fifth.

detailsKapalua Resort Bay Course800 Kapalua DriveLahaina, HI 96761800-527-2582www.kapalua.com

Kapalua Bay No. 5 By Don Chapman

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Correct body position: The water line should be at the middle of the top of your head, and your body should be as horizontal as possible

Swim Fit! By Yu Shing Ting

Whether you’re a visitor to the Islands or kama‘aina, the beach is probably the most popular place of choice for relaxation and play. And while swimming can be healthy for you, it also can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.

According to the state Department of Health, 31 residents in Hawai‘i drown every year. A total of 67 people in Hawai‘i drown every year, including non-residents.

“If you’re not an experienced swimmer, don’t drift too far from shore,” cautions Kevin Flanagan, aquatics director at The Oahu Club and swim coach for Kamehameha Swim Club. “Also, research the best swimming beaches and check with lifeguards on water conditions before heading out. And if possible, try to go with somebody.”

As for technique, Flanagan lists body position and hip rotation as the two most important things to think about when swimming freestyle, which he notes as the most common form of swimming.

“No matter what, your body should be as level as possible starting with your head,” explains Flanagan. “The water line should be at the middle of the top of the head. If you swim with your head up, your hips will sink and it’ll be like you’re swimming uphill. There’s more drag and resistance. Your body should be as horizontal as possible, so that from the surface you can see a little bit of the butt and legs.

“With hip rotation, I tell people to think of it like a rotisserie chicken. You want to be shifting from one side to the other. If your right arm is entering the water, your left hip shifts up toward the surface.”

If you do find yourself heading into trouble, Flanagan suggests to rotate on your back, float and slow your breathing down. If you still need help and are in an area where there are lifeguards or people, remember the universal call sign which is waving your arms up in the air.

For more swimming technique tips or information on swimming, visit www.theoahuclub.com

Wrong body position: If you swim with your head up, your hips will sink and it’ll feel like you’re swimming uphill

Correct hip rotation: As your arm enters the water, shift your opposite hip toward the surface

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The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “spa” is, of course, pampering and primping in pure luxury. A visit to Aveda Salon and Spa in Ala Moana Center in Honolulu provides all that in a relaxing, stylish ambiance. The spa is reminiscent of an ancient Roman bath house combined with a tropical Hawaiian decor in a modern, upscale design.

And if you care about the environ-ment, Aveda offers another feel-good aspect — its products contain ethical and traceable soil to bottle™ ingredients.

“At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility — not just in the world of beauty, but around the world,” says Horst M. Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda, on the company’s web site (www.aveda.com).

Good for you, good for the planet.Speaking of good, whatever spa

experience you choose (mine was Nurturing for Her), don’t pass up the complimentary foot massage. It’s soooo relaxing. After changing into a soft white robe, this writer relaxes in a cozy chair while an attendant prepares a basin containing an aromatic, exfoliating scrub

to which she adds warm water and gently massages my feet. Finally she wraps my feet in a hot towel, which is quite soothing.

I could have been happy with just that, but my massage therapist is waiting.

I’m escorted into a small, inviting room and left to disrobe and relax on a cozy massage table covered in fresh white sheets and silk coverlet. When the masseuse enters the room, she offers a choice of three aromatherapy oils, and I choose a nurturing blend of essential oils. I explain to her that my shoulders often ache, so she concentrates on that area, mostly upper body. The pressure is strong, and my shoulder tension slowly begins to ease.

I didn’t want it to end, but it’s time for my facial. I again recline on another comfortable table, while my skin is cleansed, toned and tested. This service also is enhanced with another massage.

All pau (finished) with my spa services, I change into my street clothes and move on to the salon where the manicurist massages my hands and arms along with shaping and polishing my nails.

I’m invited to relax in the centrally located waiting room, complete with a glass skylight and large, comfy chairs, where I sipped on cool, lemon-laced water and thumbed lazily through magazines while awaiting my hair appointment. Then I was led into the roomy hair salon for a wash and blow dry — which included of course, another massage.

“Here at Aveda we strive to go above and beyond for our customers,” says Cherie Stamm, salon team lead. “We’ve been open about seven years, and the majority of the original staff is still with us.”

Well, it worked for me. The Nurturing for Her experience had me feeling pretty and pampered as I walked out the door and into the largest open-air shopping center in the world. Oh, girl!

detailsThe Aveda Lifestyle Salon & SpaAla Moana Center1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 3201Honolulu, HI 96814(808) 947-6141www.aveda.com

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Food with a viewMediterranean flair and sweet Maui air meet at The Plantation House. By Don Chapman

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If you ever find a restaurant with a better view than that enjoyed from the Plantation House on Maui, please let us know — although forgive us if we seem skeptical.

Whether in the dining area or the bar, your eyes follow broad swaths of brilliant green — the first and ninth holes of the Kapalua Resort’s Planta-tion Course. They swoop down the low reaches of the West Maui Moun-tains to where surf froths on a sandy shore, and across the deep blue Pailolo Channel to where the island of Molokai rises.

There’s no place I’d rather relax at sunset with a chilled beverage than here.

But there’s more to a great restau-rant than eyeball pleasure. Chef Alex Stanislaw’s Mediterranean twist on fresh local produce, herbs and seafood would make for a delightful dining experience even if it were set in a base-ment somewhere. Chef Alex’s view of the Mediterranean is expansive, with influences from Spain to Greece and the Middle East. National food critics consistently rate the Plantation House among the best restaurants on Maui,

which is saying something. For dinner starters, we love

Sashimi Mediterranean Style with Lemon-infused Olive Oil, Hawaiian Sea Salt and Arugula ($16) and Scallop Skewers with Apple-smoked Bacon & Lehua Honey Guava Glaze ($12.50).

Among several tantalizing salads, we’re crazy for Panko-crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Kula Greens, Toma-toes, Greek Olives and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette, as well as the Watermelon and Toasted Walnut Salad with Mixed Kula Greens, Shaved Red Onion and Ginger Soy Vinaigrette (each $10).

There’s an entrée for any taste or mood: Organic Black Angus Rib Eye Steak “Tuscan Style” with Arugula, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Goat’s Milk Gorgonzola ($35); Free-Range Chicken Breast Piccata Style on Garlic and Herb Orzo Pasta with White Wine Caper Sauce ($26), or Slow-braised Australian Lamb Shank with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Cabernet Demi-glace ($29).

Chef Alex defines some of his fish dishes geographically. A Taste of the Mediterranean: Maui Onion Mustard-crusted Hawaiian Catch of the Day on

Roasted Maui Onions & Couscous, finished with Fried Capers; A Taste of Venice: Panko-pressed Hawaiian Catch of the Day on Shrimp, Aspara-gus, Sugar Peas and Orzo with Golden Raisin-Pine Nut Brown Butter, or A Taste of Maui: Pistachio-crusted Hawaiian Catch of the Day on Maui Onions, Kula Tomatoes and Upcoun-try Spinach with Couscous and Olive Oil (each $32).

The wine list is dazzling, and has received several Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. The “cheapest” bottle costs $40, and the top end goes to $275.

The Plantation House also serves a great breakfast (featuring a variety of regional/ethnic Eggs Benedicts) and lunch.

As with the rest of the Kapalua Resort, the atmosphere here is plantation-casual-yet-elegant.

Cheers, and good tastes!

detailsThe Plantation House Restaurant 2000 Plantation Club Drive Kapalua, HI 96761 808-669-6299


May 23, 2007 saw the opening of one of the most anticipated joint ventures in Hawai‘i’s culinary world, ‘Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar. ‘Elua, which is the number two in Hawaiian, is the product of the synergy between two of Hawai‘i’s most famed chefs, Puglia native Donato Loperfido and Marseille-born Philippe Padovani.

Before dining at ‘Elua, I wondered what type of menu the two chefs would put together knowing that their cuisines were as distinct as their personalities. So I was not surprised to see that the menu is a perfect ex-ample of a dual-personality diagnosis. One page features Philippe’s vaunted Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine with clas-sic French influence. The other side of the menu is Italian, focusing on Donato’s favorite recipes flowing with “Mama’s” own touches. The menu is stacked with world class dishes and lists some fun wine pairings that can make even a neophyte feel like a connoisseur.

From Philippe’s summer menu, the Roasted Onaga, Sautéed Snow Peas, Hearts of Palm and Bacon in Creamy Cilantro Curry Sauce is world class. The ample portion of onaga is perfect-ly done, with a crispy surface cracking to reveal a moist and flaky interior. The curry and coconut sauce is luxuri-ous. The 2004 Luretta Boccadirosa Malvasia di Candia from Emilia Romagna is an exotic white wine that

cuddles up to this dish like a puppy to its mother.

The Crispy Confit of Duck Leg is easily one of my favorite duck dishes in all Honolulu. I actually can’t remember having a better confit of duck outside of France. The 2001 Illuminati, “Zanna” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva wraps up the crispiness of the skin and matches the earthiness of the meat so nicely, it almost made me forget about Pinot Noir — almost.

Donato’s summer menu includes another of my favorite dishes in Honolulu: Risotto con Funghi Misti, Wild Mushroom Risotto. This dish gains its decadence in no small part from the liberal portion of white truffle oil. The 2004 Scherrer “Sono-ma Coast” Pinot Noir is featured here as is the 2003 Bricco Maiolica Lorie Pinot Nero from Piemonte. That’s right, Piemontese Pinot Noir — it’s

worth a try. There are more than two dozen

wines available by the glass which can be purchased in five- or two-ounce portions. They are dispensed from a custom designed Cruvinet system that fits magnum wine bottles (1.5 liters) and assures that every glass from the same bottle tastes exactly like the first.

I left ‘Elua wanting to return. I can see myself sitting at the bar and tasting a dozen wines as I feast on whatever is in season. When winter comes, they promise that the menu will be littered with truffles. But don’t wait that long, ‘Elua really is a restau-rant for all seasons.

details‘Elua Restaurant and Wine Bar1341 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Uraku TowerHonolulu, HI 96814(808) 955-3582

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Pan-Fried Veal Chop, Perigueux Sauce Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Confit of Onions and Seasonal Vegetables

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Rome has the Colosseum. China has the Great Wall. But Kaua‘i has Duane’s Ono Char Burgers.

No need to travel the world for the Seven Wonders. We did the scouting for you on the beautiful Garden Isle and let our taste buds lead the way. Getting to Kaua‘i’s delicacies is as easy as following the main highway. There are quaint eateries along Ka‘umuali‘i Highway leading south and west from Lihue Airport, and along Kuhio Highway, heading to the north and east regions.

In between food stops, enjoy Kaua‘i’s natural wonders such as Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon and Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain). There’s no better way to get a taste of the island and what makes it special. Let’s start on the West side.

Photos and Story by Susan K. Sunderland

Seven Tasty Wonders of Kaua‘i

The Fish Express Gang

Shrimp Station, Crispy Coconut Shrimp


Shrimp Station.This casual diner en route to Waimea Canyon serves one thing only — shrimp. But you can have it several ways: garlic, spicy Thai, Cajun, beer battered, or fried and served with papaya ginger tartar sauce. Try crispy Coconut Shrimp, salsa-accented Shrimp Taco, or a Shrimp Burger for variations on the theme. Shrimp plates, $11.Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 9652 Ka‘umuali‘i Highway, past Waimea High School. Call 808-338-1242.

Hanapepe Café.This vintage building dates back to the 1920s. A soda fountain counter with original stools is part of the restaurant’s nostalgic décor, enhanced by modern artwork. In this setting, manager Andrea Pisciotta offers gourmet vegetarian specialties with an Italian flair (Lunch under $10, dinner

from $12). Try the Frittata of fresh island eggs, cream, smoked mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and vegetables, or the Grilled Organic Tofu sandwich. A dinner delight is Helen’s Pappardelle with shrimp, zucchini and carrots. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, 6-9 p.m. 3830 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe. Call 808-335-5011.

Puka Dog.The Travel Channel journeyed to Kaua‘i to find this gem for its Heavenly Hot Dogs show. Devised by Rick and Dominique Quinette, Puka Dog ($6.25) is a French bread roll with a hole in it that holds a grilled Polish or veggie sausage and homemade tropical fruit relish. Try mango, pineapple, papaya, banana, coconut or starfruit relish, along with yellow, Dijon or lilikoi mustard. Doggone it, it’s good! Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Poipu Shopping Village, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Koloa. Call 808-742-6044.

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Tip Top Motel

Café & Bakery.Its name is as long as its 75-year history as Kaua‘i’s local family favorite, though outsiders don’t get its appeal. Could be its close proximity to Lihue Airport, its economical breakfasts ($5-$7)

where banana-mac nut pancakes rule, or lunches ($4-$9) featuring the “best oxtail soup on Kaua‘i.” Or, it could be those irresistible Tip Top mac nut cookies, perfect for take-home gifts. Tuesday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 3173 Akahi St., Lihue. Call 808-245-2333.

Fish Express.Cast a line from Wal-Mart and you’ll snag the best deli for a Hawaiian plate lunch (laulau or kalua pork, lomi salmon, ahi poke, rice or poi and cuts of fresh fish like salmon and swordfish). Sashimi (raw fish) and poke (marinated fish cubes) are top catches here, priced by the pound. The cajun fish sandwich is voted best on the island, and crab won tons over Kilauea greens will steal your heart. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3343 Kuhio Highway Call 808-245-9918.

Duane’s Ono Char Burgers.This red-and-white roadside stand near the Anahola Post Office is home to hefty, smoky all-beef burgers touted as “world famous.” Teriyaki sauce or homemade blue cheese kick it up a notch. Other variations (from $4-$6) including the Nui Nui double-burger and Local Girl with Swiss cheese and pineapple. Cool it off with a marionberry ice-cream shake. When an establishment gets the endorsement of surfers, it’s destined for greatness. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 4-4350 Kuhio Highway, Anahola. Call 808-822-9181.

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Hanalima Baking. If you must, camp out at its door the night before to get fabulous fresh hot rolls that melt in your mouth and linger in reverie. These Kaua‘i originals, devised by a Kaua‘i firefighter-turned-baker, sell out fast. By 10 a.m. the pastry showcase is nearly empty. The star attraction is crab and cheese rolls, a delicate pastry with slivers of crab meat and melted cheese blended into the dough. Just $1.75 each. Take home a dozen or two, along with Hanalima’s wonderful cookies such as White Chocolate Mint ($4.50). Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-12:30 p.m, Saturday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4495 Puhi Road, Lihue. Call 808-246-8816.

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Mermaid Café.This tiny sidewalk café in Kapa‘a is big with locals who seek light, healthy fare. Its Ahi Nori Wrap ($9) is like a mammoth sushi burrito. Seared ahi is wrapped in a 12-inch spinach tortilla that’s filled with rice, cucumber, nori (seaweed), wasabi cream sauce, pickled ginger and soy sauce. Plated meals ($10) offer tofu or chicken satay, coconut curry, stir-fry noodles or tropical tacos. Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1394 Kuhio Highway, Kapa‘a. Call 808-821-2026.

Also Wonder-ful on Kaua‘i.Kaua‘i Granola, a wholesome treat made in Waimea. Won ton min with chicken or beef BBQ stick at Hamura Saimin. Hawaiian plate or fresh salmon at Sueoka Snack Shopin old Koloa town. Hearth-baked pizza at the Brick Oven in Kalaheo. Lilikoi (passion fruit) pie at Omoide Bakery in Hanapepe.

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Beautiful Duet

Local superstars Robi Kahakalau

and Sean Na‘auao pool their talents

By Melissa Moniz

Born into the world of music, Robi Kahakalau and Sean Na‘auao have taken their musical gifts further with the release of a collaboration album, “S&R (Sean & Robi).”

The album not only showcases the melodic blend of their two distinct voices, but also brings together gen-erations of musical talent.

Robi’s grandfather, Tutu Kahaka-lau, performed Hawaiian music and taught ukulele and steel guitar in Boston. Her father, Bob “Kahakalau” Carter, was a brilliant jazz bassist in the ’40s who played with Stan Getz, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. Sean’s father, Lani Na‘auao, was part of the Na‘auaos’ band and performed with Sean’s two uncles and later Sean when he was just 9 years old.

The two musical forces collided more than 10 years ago when Robi was playing with the Hawaiian Style Band and Sean was with Mana‘o Company.

“I had got to know Fiji through Hawaiian Style Band, and when I was working on my first solo CD, Fiji said to get Sean, who was in Mana‘o Com-pany at the time, to play some of the guitar parts,” says Robi. “And that’s

how Sean and I got to know each other.”

From there the two went on to achieve much musical success and have continued to keep in touch over the years.

“Out of the blue, I would say three years ago, Sean called me up and asked me if I wanted to play with him at the Sheraton Moana Hotel and another place called Tiki’s,” says Robi. “So we played there and ended up at Chai’s Island Bistro as well. And I told him I missed having him as a partner, and we had a really good time.”

Soon after, Sean approached Robi to do an album together.

“It was actually my wife’s idea to do a collaboration of Robi’s style and my style,” says Sean, a proud daddy of six boys.

With similar music tastes and styles, the two took to the studio at a casual pace. However, halfway through their recording, Sean announced that he was moving to Maui, which ultimately meant the re-cording studio at his house would be going too.

“He said we have three more weeks and we gotta have everything out of

the house, and I’m like ‘oh my God,’ because I thought he was canceling the CD,” says Robi. “‘No, no, no,’ he says, ‘I’m telling you we gotta crank ’em.’ So I’m like all right. And then we’re in the studio like eight hours a day, and I know when I left he worked on it some more because he had to lay down all the instruments. Lo and behold, we did all that before they moved to Maui.”

The CD, which was released July 17, features 10 tracks including a cover of “Where Is the Love”by Roberta Flack, “Kulaiwi,” “Hi‘ilawe,” “Mele O Kahoolawe,” “Ka Lei E,” “Ka Manu,” “Mokihana Lullaby,” “Anapau,” “Na Pali Alo Lua” and “Hula Lady/Honolulu I Am Coming Back Again” medley.

“I think we’re still in the same genre of what we’ve been doing for the past 15 to 20 years,” says Sean. “I think the difference with this CD is the texture of vocals, with the duet songs that me and Robi do.”

Robi adds, “It’s definitely not my CD with Sean singing back up for me, and it’s not Sean’s CD where I’m sing-ing back-up for him — it’s balanced really good.”

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in tune

Hang out at Uncle Mikey’sFiji, Natural Vibrations, Ho‘okoa, Sashamon, Katchafire

and Rebelution are just a handful of the great performers who have taken the stage at Uncle Mikey’s, a club magnet for live music in Hilo.

And when there’s no big concert coming to town, there’s always the Keawe Trio and other special guests performing for Pau Hana Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Along with great live music, Uncle Mikey’s serves it up Hilo style with free pupus and a few orders of drinks, of course.

To satisfy the underage music lovers, every Wednesday night is College Night. The 18-and-over crowd gathers for two floors of dancing and music. And every Saturday Uncle Mikey’s features some of the Big Island’s hottest DJs including Climax, Jah-Redd and June.

“It’s a local, relaxed atmosphere, and we invite everyone to the club,” says Ivan Takamoto, promotions director and bar manager. “It’s four different rooms, which means we can host up to four different events at the same time. We don’t normally have four, but it’s pretty common that two events are happening at the same time.”

Scheduled events include The Mystic Roots Band (Sept. 7), Tomorrow’s Bad Seed (Sept. 15), the KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a Afterparty (Sept. 29) and the seventh annual Halloween Bash (Oct. 27).

detailsUncle Mikey’sWaiakea Villas400 Hualani St., Building 22Hilo, HI 96720Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sundaywww.unclemikeysnightclub.com(808) 990-2330

“Pihana”- Napua GreigRelease Date: Aug. 7The Maui kumu hula steps into the musical spotlight with the debut of her first album, “Pihana.” The name “Pihana,” which translates to “fulfilled” or “complete,” is a compelling collection of songs that Greig says is her best. The album includes five traditional mele (song) and five original mele that represent the Greig family’s music history as well as her background in chant through hula. She also features one genealogy chant which she dedicates to the aina (land) and her kupuna (grandparents/ancestors).

“1 Rebel”- O-shenRelease Date: July 31The Papua New Guinea native-turned-Hawai‘i resident recently released his sixth album, “1 Rebel.” The album features O-shen’s Polynesian roots and explores his diverse taste in music, including roots reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and even reggaeton (Spanish dancehall/urban). For this album, O-shen also joined forces with Jamaican greats Don Carlos and Third World on two of his tracks.

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Go From one season to the next, green seems to have rolled over into fall’s must-have fashions. And what bett er place than the beach to sport nature’s signature color.

“Our current designs focus on nat-ural fabrics and a fresh color palett e, including green as it represents the natural surroundings of the islands,” says Huy Hoang, marketing manager for Honolua Surf Co.

Since opening its fi rst store in 1992 on Maui, Honolua Surf Co. has grown to 24 stores across the state (on Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and the Big Island). Named aft er Honolua Bay on Maui, the company carries just about everything you need for the beach, including swimsuits, boardshorts, hats, sunglasses and more.

For more information or store locations, visit www.honoluasurf.com.

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It’s back to school for thou-sands of University of Hawai‘i students, and back to the stadium and Stan Sheriff Center for countless loyal UH sports fans.

In an eff ort to promote school spirit, UH recently launched its “Th ink Green” campaign, encouraging all UH students and faculty members to wear green on Fridays. And new this year for all UH fans are Nike tents off ering a variety of UH logo items at all UH football games at Aloha Stadium. You can also fi nd a range of UH items, including hats, visors, balls, T-shirts, jerseys, shorts and jackets, at the Rainbowtique, located at Ward Centre and at the Stan Sheriff Center. For more information, visit www.uhrainbowtique.com or call 591-5536.

by Yu Shing Ting

Left to Right1. Dave Shoji (head

coach, UH women’s volleyball)Nike ‘endline’ custom embroidered polo $60

2. Dee Wisneski (assistant coach, UH softball)custom button down aloha shirt with H logo $45

3. Kari Ambrozich (assistant coach, UH women’s volleyball)Nike ‘classic’ custom embroidered polo $45

4. Jackson Wheeler (assistant coach, UH men’s basketball)custom button down aloha shirt with H logo $45

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Funny how times – and perceptions – change.

“I was not one of the popular kids,” confesses the girl formerly known as Margaret Quigley, speaking about her days at O‘ahu’s Mililani High School. “Th e only thing I was in school was an athlete. My year was full of athletics, and I dare say that was the only thing I was kind of good at.”

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Times have changed indeed. Today the world is getting to know her as the red-hot actress/model Maggie Q.

The Hawai‘i-born beauty is currently starring alongside Chris-topher Walken in the comedy Balls of Fury (released Aug. 29), and will have another major role in The Tourist, which will be released later this year.

And this is coming on the heels of having starred opposite Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard. In the film, which was released in June, Maggie plays gun-toting Mai, a hacker work-ing against the government. The action-chick role is one that Maggie relishes — by her account, she performed 95 percent of her own stunts in Live Free or Die Hard — and easily delves into after having been a breakout star in the 2006 Tom Cruise movie, Mission: Impossible III.

“I play a bad guy (in Live Free or Die Hard), which is great for me because it’s funner,” she shares. “I normally don’t ever play a bad guy in films, so that was one of the draws for me.”

As for working with the megastar Willis:“Bruce is very funny, and he’s a very hard worker. Bruce and

I have a lot of physical stuff in the film. There’s a lot of fighting and a lot of action, so that was interesting because our style of fighting is very different. We sort of learned a lot from each other, and it was pretty hilarious.”

While Maggie, 28, admits to having worked very hard to get to where she is today, the 1997 Mililani High grad says she never dreamed of having a career in film. In fact, most of her childhood was spent competing in cross-country, track-and-field and swimming events. The workouts paid off in another way — she was voted Best Bod during her senior year in high school.

“She was a sweet girl,” remembers Edward Sawada, Maggie’s high school cross country coach. “She was a good distance runner, and she was very strong. You could push her and push her, and she would do it. She was a hard worker, very humble, very caring and very pretty. I’m really proud of her.”

Mission: Impossible III was her first American film, but she was already a superstar in Asia. Not that this is a case of over-night stardom.

After high school, at the suggestion of a friend, Maggie moved to Japan to pursue modeling. From there, she moved to Taiwan and then to Hong Kong, where she would eventually reside off and on for eight years.

“When I was in Taiwan, they were not using me, I was completely rejected,” recalls Maggie, who is half Vietnamese (from her mother) and half Irish and Polish (from her father) and stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. “I cried every night, but it was OK because there was a purpose in all of it. And then one night when I was down and out, I met this woman at a market and she gave me a phone number in case I ever decided to go to Hong Kong. She said Hong Kong was a better place for me, more international than Taipei.”

On the advice of a complete stranger, she bought a one-way ticket to Hong Kong and called that number from the airport. You could say the move worked out. Since moving to Hong Kong 10 years ago, Maggie has appeared on more than 100 magazine covers including various Asian editions of Time, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Madame Figaro, Marie Claire and Elle, and launched a film career.

She began her acting career in the TV drama House of the Dragon, which was a huge hit in Asia. Following that success, she starred in the horror film Model from Hell, then in Gen-Y Cops, in which she made such an impression on Jackie Chan that he had her cast in Manhattan Midnight.

In 2002, she starred in the popular action film Naked Weapon, which was directed by Tony Ching Siu Tung, who was also the action choreographer for Hero and House of Flying Daggers. Her more recent films include The Counting House, a horror film for Italy’s Rai Entertainment; Dragon Squad, a Hong Kong feature in which she plays a sniper; and House of Harmony, a German/Singapore television mini-series.

Maggie was in Hawai‘i recently visiting her family.“I promised my older sister Nicole that I would see her,

and she’s dying to hang out,” says Maggie, the youngest of five children. “I’m only home for five days, but I have to do it, I have to see my sister. I’m kind of ashamed to say it, but I haven’t been back in two years. Now that I’m in L.A., work is just crazy. And when I come to Hawai‘i, I want to be there for a couple of weeks, at least.”

Maggie’s parents also still reside here, living in Haleiwa. Her dad works for the government and her mom at Leilehua Golf Course.

And beyond the perks of visiting family, an island homecoming affords Maggie a respite from Hollywood’s glitz and a reminder of why she appreciates where she comes from.

“The best part of Hawai‘i for me is nature,” Maggie says. “When I’m home, I’m hiking, I’m at the beach, I’m out bike riding — everything is physical.”

Sounds like something that girl Margaret Quigley would enjoy. Some things, happily, never change.

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T hirteen eager and ready adventure seekers wait at Waipi‘o Valley Artworks on the Big Island, the meet-

ing place for the Ride The Rim ATV adventure tour. And then there’s me: the girl who thought she was in for a leisurely afternoon on the Big Island enjoying the beautiful sights of Waipi‘o Valley.

Beautiful it was, leisurely it wasn’t. I probably should have paid more attention to the word “adventure” rather than “tour.”

After reaching our ATV destination, we’re given laminated instruction sheets, where we learn P.I.G. (Parking Ignition Gear), a fool-proof way to remember how to start the vehicles. After we are done reading, instruction is followed with a visual demonstration.

It is at this time that the rain starts coming down and I instantly regret swapping my long-sleeved shirt for a tank top back at the Artworks gallery.

From there we are asked to sign releases, grab goggles (if we don’t have sunglasses) and a helmet.

Before actually going on the tour, everyone is required to complete a demonstration drive. If, in the guide’s opinion, you do not appear to reliably control the machine, or as head tour guide Usber “UJ” Juri puts it, “It looks like you’re going to bang a tree,” then participation is declined. And likewise if you don’t feel comfortable.

Our photographer opts for the Kawazaki Mule, an open-air buggy that seats about four and is driven by one of the five tour guides. After the test drive, I was almost considering jumping in with her.

“The mule was in response that a lot of people can’t ride the ATVs, like kids and tutus,” says Eileen Levin, co-owner of the one-year-old company. “Plus I don’t think people with marginal health should be riding the ATVs and I don’t think young kids should be on them, which is why we don’t put any-one under 16 on the ATVs.”

Not even 10 minutes into the three-hour tour I see a huge mud puddle ahead that’s impossible to avoid. Determined to keep up with the group I opt not to slow down and charge full speed. This I instantly regret as a wave of mud water drenches me from head to toe. I pout to myself as I struggle to keep up with the pack.

I later learn from operational manager David Hernandez that the rainy day we encountered is a rare occurrence. For the most part he says, “there’s more sunny days than rainy.”

Besides being a little cold, all the other riders were totally pumped about the rain because rain means mud puddles, and splashing through them just added to their enjoyment. I watch as my brother and husband in the distance ahead make every effort to create the biggest splash.

As we pull up to the first stop, I use the opportunity to wipe off whatever makeup I can. The rain has caused my mas-cara to not only burn my eyes, but I’m also sporting a very unattractive raccoon look.

We meet up with the rest of the gang, who are already enjoying their swim in the Hi‘ilawe Falls, a secluded waterfall at the top and back of the valley. The opportunity

to swim in such an extremely beautiful setting made the rain seem like an afterthought.

“Plus we’re already wet,” one lady notes.As the tour continues I begin to trust the vehicle a little

more and actually really enjoy myself. And a sense of accom-plishment settles over me, almost like the first time you learn how to ride a bike.

And then I get lost.Even with my new-found confidence I was still unable to

keep up with my husband who was riding ahead of me — so I took a wrong turn on the path. It’s a good thing that they al-ways have a guide not only leading, but following the pack.

“I had a feeling you were going to miss the turn,” he says upon rescuing me. “I didn’t think you saw him make that turn.”

So he turns me around and eventually we meet up with the rest of the group.

At this stop everyone gathers beneath a forest of ohia trees, looking out into the legendary Waipi‘o Valley, an awe-inspir-ing and majestic place also known as the “Valley of Kings.” As we enjoy snacks and drinks, the guide explains that this mystical place of mana (power) was the birthplace, home and burial grounds of Hawaiian royalty for hundreds of years.

It’s drive time for another 15 minutes until our next stop at the edge of a cliff. Here we enjoy our last look into the valley before embarking on the last leg of our journey.

From here the drive is a breeze. Dirt roads with almost no rocks, no hills, and the rain has stopped — which means I’m really able to take in all the breathtaking scenery. It’s a serene part of Hawai‘i that has remained untouched and embraces the deep connection with the ancestors of the Islands.

For more information, call Ride The Rim, 775-1450, or toll free at 1-877-775-1450. Or visit the website at ridetherim.com

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The author rides the rim.


Rim riders get down & dirty.

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Kokua Koke‘e aims to beautify

Kauai’s treasured state park

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A s I climbed the curvy road at Kaua‘i’s Koke‘e State Park to

do some “forest gardening,” the trees lining the way suddenly opened onto a breathtaking view of Waimea Can-yon. Golden rays turned the expansive earthen slopes into a palette of warm red hues, and a massive waterfall cut a glorious white streak into the side of the 2,000-foot canyon.

Peering around each bend to catch another angle of the stunning view, I was forced to a halt to allow a flock of nene, Hawai‘i’s state bird, to cross the road. The rare native geese headed toward a dense thicket of blackberry bushes, the very bushes I was coming to chop down.

At the 4,000-foot summit, I joined a team of 20 volunteers from Lihue Lutheran Church to clear invasive plant species, including strawberry guava trees and kahili ginger shoots, from the sides of Kaluapuhi trail.

When I arrived, a 5-year-old was training his undivided attention on removing a sapling blackberry plant from the path, while several adoles-cent boys and girls and a couple of

college-age girls equipped with gloves and various gardening tools were camouflaged by the thick flora as they attacked the larger brambles. Some clipped and others grasped the stems and yanked until they were dragging 20-foot thorny vines into the path.

“Look how long this one is,” some-one shouted, eliciting a chorus of delighted “wows,” and the competi-tion waged to see who could find the longest vine.

“We’re trying to make the public areas, trails and overlooks in our state parks beautiful,” explained Marsha Erickson, project overseer and direc-tor of Koke‘e Natural History Mu-seum for 20 years. “We like to involve all the generations, from little kids to grandparents. This is not just for the hale and hearty, it’s for everybody. It brings families and groups together.”

“The state parks can’t afford a full-time crew, so volunteers are the trails’ crews. But we’re not just trying to save the forest, we want you to come up here because it is so much fun.”

The work was indeed fun. The troop of boys and girls who had origi-

nally faced the idea of garden work with complaints and unwillingness were now wholly absorbed in the labor. We were all doing something helpful while breathing deep the crisp mountain air.

Volunteer coordinator Michelle Hookano proved to be an informa-tive guide. She pointed out a grove of small, succulent plums (treating me to a sample) and ohia trees, whose fire-cracker red lehua blossoms attract an assortment of colorful birds. She also drew my attention to a branch of ‘uki ‘uki berries that were once used by native Hawaiians for dying tapa cloth.

Hookano explained that clearing the trail of fast-growing invasive spe-cies 10 feet on either side will uncover indigenous ferns and allow plum, ohia and koa trees to thrive. Hookano said volunteers help in a variety of capaci-ties: weed whacking, clearing banana poka vines to be used in basket-mak-ing workshops, and painting and reno-vating existing buildings. Individuals and groups, residents and visitors are all heartily welcome and can even spend the night.

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“Come on, time to go swimming,” called out Rev. Paul Kirchner at the end of the team’s two-hour commitment. But strewn throughout the bushes, bod-ies were furiously at work, cutting, saw-ing, dragging, sweating.

“I didn’t want to come,” piped up one teenage girl. “But now that I’m doing it, I don’t want to stop. It’s so exciting, I just want to keep going.”

As the group finally readied to head out for their anticipated waterfall swim, a family of hikers appeared, fresh from an encounter with a grunting wild pig.

Our novice enthusiasm drew a smile from Hookano, a forest veteran who has hiked all the area paths during her 10 years at Koke‘e, becoming intimately familiar with the flora and fauna.

She gestured her arms outward, encompassing the gorgeous expanse of greenery with all of its hidden treasures, “Who could ask for a better office?”

To get involved in the park beautifica-tion project Kokua Koke‘e, call (808) 335-9975 ext. 0. Individuals are welcome on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and groups can schedule Saturday workdays.

Top & Bottom: Chelsea Pabo and Mark Isoshima work to clear invasive plant species.

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BY ALICE KEESING

PHOTOS COURTESY POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER

Experience the tradition-steeped art of Polynesian fire knife dancing.

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2004 World FireKnife Dance Champion Alex Galea‘i performs the fireknife dance.


When Afatia Thompson was growing up, his parents would

tell him not to play with fire — at least, not in the house. Now all grown up, Thompson gets to play with fire all the time — and with knives, too. He’s one of an elite group who do the siva nifo oti, the fire knife dance, the most dan-gerous dance in all of Polynesia.

When Thompson takes to the stage in Tihati Production’s Creation show at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani, the previously polite audience is quickly on its feet, breathless and wide-eyed. With the drums pumping, Thompson spins his flaming knives, whirling them behind his back, through his legs, in the air. He brushes the fire along his body and lowers the flame to his mouth, setting his tongue on fire. Ouch! Grinning at the audience, he does it again.

It’s a showstopper.This is the dance of today’s Samoan

warrior. While it may appear in shows more typically hallmarked by lovely hula maidens, make no mistake: This is dangerous stuff. Meet any fire knife dancer and you’ll see the catalog of scars on their hands, arms, heads, legs, backs — yes, those are real, long, flaming knives that they are throwing around.

“I’ve paid a few visits to hospital,” says Fue Maneafaiga, who spins the knives for the Paradise Cove luau at Ko Olina Resort. The 25-year-old has been doing the dance for six years and so far tallies around 50 stitches.

“There’s so much adrenalin when you’re doing it that you don’t feel the burns and cuts until you get off the stage,” he says.

Not surprisingly, the No. 1 question that fire knife dancers face from the uninitiated is, “Are you crazy?” That’s quickly followed by, “Is that real fire?” To which a still-smoldering fire knife dancer will reply, “You find fake fire, you let me know and I’ll use it!”

The fire knife dancer’s passionate

dedication to something that, well, hurts doesn’t seem quite so crazy when you consider faa Samoa, or the Samoan way, explains Pulefano Galea‘i, an artistic cultural director at the Polyne-sian Cultural Center.

“Samoan life is very different,” he says. “The children grow up with fire and water and rivers and fighting and hard sports like rugby … in the Samo-an world, you have to compete and be strong to survive.”

Fire knife dancing is also an impor-tant part of Samoan heritage. Beneath the flash and theatrics of the luau performance lies a deep bedrock of tradition. The fire knife dance traces its origins back to an ancient Samoan battle victory dance. Warriors carried knives called nifo oti, or deadly tooth. As Thompson tells it, conquering war-riors used that knife to behead their enemies. They would then return home with the heads stuck atop the nifo oti to do their victory dance.

The dance has changed considerably since then. Obviously (thankfully) there are no vanquished warriors’ heads atop the nifo oti. The flames were added in the 1940s to heat up the entertainment factor. And the move-ments are light years faster than before, including dramatic throws and acro-batics, says Galea‘i, who started fire knife dancing in Waikiki in the early 1960s when he was 13. He has many a wild tale of things catching alight and of running down the beach with his

knives to make his next performance. Despite the changes in the dance,

authentic dancers always keep one eye on the past, retaining many of the original moves of the war dance.

“I am Samoan, so when I perform, I want to be sure I do it properly — the origins are very sacred,” says Thomp-son, who many will remember from his days as another kind of warrior on the University of Hawai‘i football team.

Hawai‘i became a real hot spot for fire knife dancing when Galea‘i started the World Fireknife Dance Champion-ship at the Polynesian Cultural Center 15 years ago. The competition draws as many as 60 competitors from all over the globe and, in a new twist, Galea‘i is now promoting the entry of girls into the world of fire, pointing out that two of Samoa’s great warriors who carried the nifo oti were women.

Not surprisingly, the fiery dance engenders a fierce pride in the Samoan people. It has also become a link be-tween generations, something that fa-thers are passing down to their sons — some of whom are spinning the knives before they’re even in kindergarten.

Thompson caught the fire bug from his dad, Jack “Tihati” Thompson, who danced with fire in Waikiki in the late ’60s. And already, Thompson can see the fire in the eyes of his eldest son, Eli-Matagi. Just 5 years old, the little spitfire is already learning to handle — and respect — the fire.

Just not inside the house, right guys?

Brandon “Fue” Maneafaiga, the lead fire knife dancer at Paradise Cove competed in the 2007 World Fire Knife Dance Championships at the PCC.

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in LahainaBY FRED GUZMAN

Freakish festivities mark All Hallow’s Eve on Maui


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The annual Halloween bash along Front Street in historic Lahaina

Town is really two events in one.By day, it is a G-rated, family-ori-

ented celebration. By night, it takes a decided turn toward a PG rating.

But first, a little history: There have been several events held in Lahaina over the years, but most locals believe that it was around 1979 when a few folks decided it would be a lot of fun to parade in costume along Front Street on Halloween Night.

The tradition gained momentum over the ensuing years, to the point that an estimated 30,000 people now descend upon Lahaina to join in on the annual celebration.

So what began as a relatively modest, homegrown event has mush-roomed into what has become known as the “Mardi Gras of Pacific,” attract-ing participants from all over the globe.

The huge throngs do cause inconve-niences to local residents by forcing the closure of Front Street to traffic and making parking difficult.

But the event also generates the year’s single-biggest financial windfall for local restaurants, shops and saloons.

Beginning in 1990, the Lahaina Town Action Committee, a non-profit

community group, took over the event, providing it with a direction and or-ganization it had previously lacked. It also channeled the celebration into a more family-friendly space, at least before the sun goes down.

A few tips if you plan to attend this year’s event:

Get there early, particularly if you intend to watch or take part in the keiki (children’s) parade. Arrive in Lahaina no later than 3 p.m., but even that won’t guarantee you a choice parking spot.

Your best bet is to simply park your vehicle at the Lahaina Cannery Mall located at the north end of town and walk the 15 or so minutes to Front Street.

The need to wear comfortable shoes should go without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: Spike heels are best left at home or in your hotel room for another night on the town.

Police generally begin closing off the Front Street area to traffic at about 4 p.m., and the Keiki Parade usually begins at 5 p.m., followed by a costume contest at 6 p.m. If you plan to watch the parade, be sure to bring along some candy to hand out to the little ghouls and goblins.

Of course, it’s after sunset when the

adults take over.The annual adult Karaoke Costume

Contest is held 7:30 p.m. at the Wharf Cinema Center, but you could make a case that — by then — the real cos-tume parade is taking place along the length and breadth of Front Street, culminating with yet another adult costume contest at 10 p.m.

Meanwhile, in the area under the landmark banyan tree, non-profit groups stage fund-raisers, selling a wide variety of ono (delicious) local delicacies and local artisans selling their wares.

You can also count on several local bands performing throughout the eve-ning on the main stage located in Ban-yan Tree Park. And the various clubs and eateries along Front Street also can be expected to feature live acts.

For more information about the Lahaina Halloween Parade, call 808-667-9194.

A former award-winning columnist and reporter for the San Jose Mercury-News, Fred Guzman hosts popular talk shows on Maui’s FoxNews-900 and ESPN-550.

Intricate, homemade Halloween costumes are a staple every year on Front Street.

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We made a date to meet on a Sunday morning at 8 o’clock at Tanouye’s, the landmark drive-in on the Leeward side. He described himself and I described myself. He said that he was a big Hawaiian guy. So on a Sunday morning at 8 o’clock I drove up and saw a big Hawaiian guy by himself at the outdoor seating area at Tanouye’s.

“Hi, I’m Nanett e Purnell. Are you Wayne Davis?”

He said he was and I sat down and started talking story, just chatt ing you know about this and that.

And then we went driving around in my car for three hours and we visited about 12 diff erent graveyards, many I had never seen before — in the backs of valleys, and really out-of-the-way places. He was terrifi c; he really knew where to fi nd the old Hawaiian graveyards.

We did this for three hours and I got back to Tanouye’s and dropped him off .

Th e next day I was writing a thank-you note and I got a phone call. I picked it up and this man’s voice said, “Nanett e, this is Wayne Davis.”

“Oh, Wayne,” I said,” thank you

again for taking me around. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot.”

And he said, “What are you talking about?” And then he said, “Where were you yesterday?”

“Wayne,” I said, “Are you trying to pull my leg?” I thought he was making a joke. All of a sudden it hit me, and I started gett ing chicken skin on my arms, and I said, “Wait a minute. I’m confused. Wayne, did you go with me yesterday?”

He said, “No, I went there and waited for more than an hour and nobody showed up.”

Th en the hair on my neck stood up. I literally got chicken skin up and down my spine and I got scared.

“Wayne, don’t joke with me, this isn’t funny. I went there, at 8 o’clock, and met a man who said he was Wayne Davis and he got in my car and he took me to all the graves for three hours.”

“Nanett e, I don’t know how to tell you this, but that wasn’t me.”

It wasn’t funny to me now. “Were you there or not?” I demanded.

“I wasn’t there,” he said. “I called you because I just wanted to fi nd out what happened to you.”

He said he arrived late for our appointment and waited, but I never showed up so he went home.

I still don’t know who took me around, and it really bothered me, so about a month later I talked to this kupuna and told her the story and she told me to think of it this way, that maybe the ancestors were calling on me, sort of like an aumakua.

“Th e old Hawaiians wanted you to know where they are,” she said. Aft er that I felt good about it.

Several months later, at a function, I saw a man with a name tag that read “Hi, I’m Wayne Davis,” and I introduced myself. It was the real Wayne Davis, all right, at least he said he was.

And, are you ready for this? He wasn’t the same one who took me around the old graveyards.

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 e above story is fr om his book, “Th e Best of Hawai‘i’s Best Spooky Tales.”

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University of Hawai‘i Manoa Sports CalendarSept./Oct. Home games

Football Sept. 1, vs. Northern ColoradoSept. 22, vs. Charleston SouthernOct. 6, vs. Utah StateOct. 27, vs. New Mexico StateAll football games at Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd.,Aiea. Starts at 6:05 p.m. Call 956-4482 for ticket prices.

Wahine Volleyball

Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball ClassicSept. 2, vs. LouisvilleSept. 3, vs. UCLA

Waikiki Beach Marriott Volleyball ChallengeSept. 6, vs. Eastern WashingtonSept. 7, vs. Wichita StateSept. 8, vs. Santa ClaraSept. 14, vs. IdahoSept. 15, vs. Boise StateOct. 5, vs. NevadaOct. 7, vs. Fresno StateOct. 26, vs. New Mexico StateOct. 28, vs. Louisiana Tech

Games played at the Stan Sheriff

Center, University of Hawai‘i Manoa Lower Campus. HAWVC games start at 5 p.m.; WBMVC games at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. Season tickets $50-$265. Call 956-4481.

Aloha Festivals Sunday ServiceSept. 2The Royal Court performs traditional Hawaiian services.Kawaiahaò Church, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu. 9 a.m. Call 589-1771.

Niketown 5KSept. 23Three-mile run through Waikiki to raise money for physical education and playground equipment for Oahu schools. The NikeGO 1 mile also offered. All ages welcome.5K run starts at Niketown in Waikiki; NikeGO run held at Fort DeRussy Park area in Waikiki. 7 a.m. $15 entry fee plus $5 for T-shirt. Call 943-6453 or www.niketown5k.com

Art Exhibit: “Then and Now: A Retrospective of Charles Higa”Through Sept. 25Featuring the paintings and ceramic works of the Honolulu native.The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., downtown Honolulu. Gallery hours

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 526-1322.

ARTafterDARKSept. 28Nightlife event for young professionals interested in the arts. Theme is “Borderline.” Features Son Caribe band, dance floor, food and beverages, open art galleries and more. Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. 6-9 p.m. $7 non-members, free HAA members. Call 532-8700.

OktoberfestOct. 2-7Hawai‘i’s longest running Bavarian festival. Food, entertainment and, of course, beer is served.Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu. Call 955-4811 for times.

Jimmy Buffet ConcertOct. 4The singer famed for “Margaritaville” performs with The Coral Reefer Band as part of the “Bama Breeze Tour.” Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 7 p.m. Call 1-877-750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for times and ticket information.

Louis Vuitton Hawai‘i International Film FestivalOct. 18-28Hawai‘i’s fall edition of its independent film series showcases feature films, documentaries and shorts. Also, workshops, seminars, special award presentations and receptions. Call 528-3456 for locations and times, or visit www.hiff.org

Spooky Hawaiian TalesOct. 29-30Master storytellers share “frightfully fun” island tales for Halloween.

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2nd Annual Ku Mai Ka Hula CompetitionSept. 1International hula competition featur-ing halau finalists from Hawai‘i and Japan. Men and women compete in group and solo competition in kahiko and ‘awana divisions. Also, a kupuna division. Entertainment and Hawaiian arts and crafts prior to the event. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Competition in Castle Theater 1 p.m., arts and crafts in court-yard. Call 242-2787.

Maui Film FestivalSept. 5, 12, 19, 26A new movie aired each Wednesday this month. Also, light dinners and bev-erages served.Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $10 for single showing, $8 with MFF passport. Call 572-3456.

Minyo Matsuri 30th AnniversarySept. 9The Nakayama Minyo-Kai Hawai‘i Shi-

bu presents 150 dancers from Japan and Maui in this annual recital.Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 p.m. Admission $20. Call 242-SHOW.

A Taste of LahainaSept. 14-15Popular Maui restaurants offer tastings of their signature dishes. Also, beer/wine garden, country store, kids fun area and live entertainment. Lahaina Recreation Park II, Shaw Av-enue and Honoapiilani Highway. 5-10 p.m. both days. Adults pay; kids under 12 are free. Call 1-888-310-1117 or 667-9194 or www.visitlahaina.com Maui MarathonSept. 14-1637th annual event. Racers run along Maui’s mountains and seaside high-ways. Choose from Maui Tacos 5K, Front Street Mile Run, Maui Marathon or Maui Half-Marathon. Call 1-866-454-6561or find an online entry at www.mauimarathon.com

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Free. Call 921-9731 for times.

Hawai‘i’s Fashion WeekOctoberA week of unveiling limited edition designer handbags, T-shirts and accessories. Also, new product launches, special guests and fashion shows.Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Call 946-2811 for dates and times.

Dole Pineapple PlantationOngoingTour the famous pineapple plantation, also find your way through the “world’s largest maze,” ride the pineapple express train, tour the gardens and take home some pineapple.64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa. Daily train/maze open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,visitor center/tours 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 621-8408.

Royal Hawaiian Hotel LuauOngoingA feast served on the ocean, along with entertainment by Royal Polynesian Extravaganza under the stars and more. 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki. Call 931-7430 for times and admission information.

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Pineapple FestivalSept. 16Historical exhibit, live music, pineapple dipping and sampling station, keiki ac-tivities, cooking contest, cannery tours.Kahului Cannery. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 665-3734.

Maui County FairSept. 27-30Carnival, artwork, crafts, food, parade, live entertainment, exhibits, chili cook-off and more.County Fairgrounds, 211 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku. Thursday 5-11 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $4 adults, $2 age 5-10 (pre-sale discounts on Sunday). Call 242-2721.

Hawaiian Healing Garden FestivalOct. 6An ethno-botanical healing arts event, featuring practitioners of Hawaii’s medicinal and nutritional plants, ethno-botanists, presentations, tours, workshops, adult and children’s programs, fair with cultural entertain-ment and more.Maui Community College, 310 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului. Call 638-0888 for times and activity fees.

Maui Tap FestOct. 27Features several tap dance pros from the mainland.Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. $10, $25 or $38. Call 242-SHOW.

Nissan Xterra World ChampionshipOct. 28Extreme sport triathlon has 500 athletes doing a 1.5 mile swim, 30K bike ride round Heartbreak Hill and 11K trail run to Wailea Beach. Other non-athletic events taking place, including Halloween Bash.

Visit www.XterraPlanet.com or call 1-877-751-8880.

HalloweenOct. 31Head to world famous Maui Hallow-een celebration, all day and into the night. Kids’ costume parade, Halloween crafts/activities, food and beverages served, live music, dancers, costume contests and costume parade at night. Lahaina Town Center, Front Street (street is closed from 3:30 to 11:30 p.m.). Kids’ costume parade 4:30 p.m., costume contests 7 p.m. Free admission.

Lahaina Heritage MuseumOngoingInteractive showcase of geographi-cal displays, whaling days exhibit and more. Second floor of old Lahaina Courthouse, 648 Wharf St. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 661-1959.

Snorkeling Trips OngoingClimb aboard the Molokini Snorkel Cruise for an up-close and personal ocean adventure. Includes meals, beverages and roundtrip transportation.Prince Kuhio, Wailuku. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays early trips: departs 7:15 a.m. (check in 6:45

a.m.), returns at noon; second trip: depart 9:15 a.m. (check in 8:45 a.m.), returns at 2 p.m. Adults $91.10, teens $69.66, children $55.73. Call 1-800-468-1287.

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Round Up Club RodeoSept. 1-233rd annual fundraising event to pro-vide scholarships for children of ranch employees. Features dally team roping, double mugging, bull riding, bronco riding and more. Food served.Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea. Saturday and Sunday at noon. $6 at the gate both days, under 10 are free. Call 885-5669.

Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe RacesSept. 1-3World’s largest long distance canoe race, featuring canoe clubs from Hawai‘i and beyond. Also, a torchlight parade, dance and luau awards ceremony.Kailua-Kona. Saturday 7:30 a.m., Sun-day 8:30 a.m. Call 331-8849 or visit www.kaiopua.org

Falsetto and Storytelling ContestSept. 8Part of the 2007 Aloha Festivals cel-ebration. Falsetto singers combine storytelling into their performances. Honors Clyde “Kindy” Sproat.Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kamuela. 7 p.m., $10 ad-vance, $12 at the door, $5 with festival ribbon. Call 589-1771.

“Run For Hope” WeekendSept. 7-8A two-day event benefiting cancer research. “Taste of Hawai‘i Island” offers culinary delights, silent auction and live jazz with vocalist Desiree Cruz. Also, 2007 Run For Hope 10K and 5K Run/Walk. Friday, Sept. 7- Taste of Hawai‘i Island at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Hoku Amphitheater), 72-100 Kaùpulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, 6 p.m., $40 chil-dren $80 adults, Saturday, Sept. 8- Run for Hope and run/walk at Hualalai Sports Club and Spa (at resort), both begin 7 a.m. $25

donation. Call 325-8052.

Aloha Festivals Poke ContestSept. 8Competitors compete in poke recipe contest. Also, a poke 101 class and craft fair.Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaòa Drive, Kohala Coast. Call 880-3424.

Holistic Hawai‘i ExpoSept. 8-9Exhibits, speakers, classes, lectures, products and services relating to alternative therapies, personal growth, wellness options and more. Musical highlight with buffet dinner and dancing.Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission for exhibits, classes and lectures; $25 speakers, $40 workshops; musical event $65 in advance or $75 at the door. Call 447-9228 or email [email protected]

“Cream of the Crop”Sept. 15Coffee tasting competition featuring coffees by 21 Kona coffee farmers. Also features a dessert tasting compe-

tition with Kona coffee as ingredient.Four Seasons Hualalai Resort (Hoku Amphitheater), 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Call 328-7345.

Ironman Triathlon World ChampionshipOct. 9-13Athletes compete in a 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike race and a 26.2-mile run on Saturday, Oct. 13. Spectators enjoy an expo from Oct. 9 to 12 with exhibits, vendors and “Parade of Nations.”Hale Halawai Community Center, Kailua-Kona, Tuesday 4-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 329-0063 or www.ironmanlive.com

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Aloha Festivals Opening CeremonySept. 6Official welcoming ceremony of Kauai’s 2007 Aloha Festivals Royal Court. Song, dance, feast and luau.Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa. Ceremony 4 p.m., luau 6 p.m. Free for ceremony; tickets available for luau. Call 240-6465.

Falsetto CompetitionSept. 7Part of the 2007 Aloha Festivals celebration. Kauai’s best falsetto singers perform with various special guests. Hilton Kauai Beach, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue. 7 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 with festival ribbon. Call 245-1955.

Mokihana FestivalSept. 23-29Several events to promote and enjoy Hawaiian culture, including Hawaiian church service, Hawaiian Instrumental Competition, Kaua‘i Composer’s Con-test and Concert, Solo/Group Kahiko Nei Hula Competition and more.Various locations (Kaua‘i Marriott Resort, Kapa‘a First Hawaiian Church, Kaua‘i Community College and oth-ers). Hula event general admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door; Marriott events $25 per event, $60 for three-day pack. Call for times, 246-5515 or www.mokihana.kauai.net

11th Annual Coconut FestivalOct. 6-7Highlights cultural, historical and social importance of the coconut. Entertainment, displays, shopping, chil-dren’s theater, games, cooking demos, contests and unique coconut foods. Kapa‘a Beach Park (next to library), Saturday (Oct. 6) 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday (Oct. 7) 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 651-3273.

Eo e Emalani i Alaka‘iOct. 13A cultural festival featuring a parade, local products for sale, crafts, displays, hula and live entertainment. Honors Queen Emma.Koke‘e State Park. 10 a.m. Free. Call 335-9975.

Kilauea LighthouseOngoingHistorical landmark open for visitors. Built in 1913, it is at the northernmost point of the Hawaiian Islands. Kilauea Point/North Shore, Kilauea Road. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 828-1413.

Waikoloa Women’s Golf ChallengeOct. 17-20Female golfers from around the country compete over a three-day tournament. Also, a welcome reception, draw party and more.Waikoloa Beach and Golf Resort, 1020 Keana Pl., Waikoloa. Call 886-7888 for times.

Legends of Madame PeleOct. 26Storytellers share tales of Hawai‘i’s goddess of fire, as well as stories and legends of the area.Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort’s royal gardens, 78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Call 324-2553.

Obake Ghost StoriesOct. 27Halloween celebration featuring music, food and Japanese ghost stories (obake) told by local folks.Akiko’s Bed and Breakfast, Wailea Village, Highway 19, Hamakua Coast. Call 963-6422 for times.

Hamakua AliveOct. 27A first-time event showcasing agricultural producers of the area, including honey, coffee, vanilla, taro, beef, mushrooms and more. Also, top local chefs on site.Paauilo School ball field, 43-1497 Old Main Road, Paauilo. 2-6 p.m. $15 general, free admission for kids under 5. Call 776-1771.

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Hawaii Volleyball Association Waikiki Beach tournamentsOne of Hawai‘i’s only professional beach volleyball circuits features the sport’s top players in exciting matches.

Aug. 18, go! and Vincere Sports Men’s & Women’s Open.

Sept. 10, HVA & go! 2007 Annual Restaurant & Bar Challenge (portion of proceeds go to HVA and Hawaii Foodbank).

Sept. 15, HVA, Senor Frog’s and Extreme Volleyball Professional qualifier for the National Championship. Co-sponsored by Aqua.

Nov. 3, HVA, Senor Frog’s and EVP National Championship (televised).

Dec. 1, HVA State Championship and Senor Frog’s Women’s & Men’s Open event. Co-sponsored by Aqua Resorts and Vincere Sports.

All events played at Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikiki, corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu Avenues. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission for spectators; entry fee for participants. For participation infor-mation, call Susie Turner at 808-387-3117.

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Honolulu PartyDJs Mr. Brown, Epicene, KSM and Esake. Guest list closes 11 p.m. Email to flashandmattyboypresent.com for VIP service.

Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., downtown Honolulu, last Saturday of each month 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 537-3535.

Live MusicA variety of bands playing contemporary Hawaiian, jazz, rock and top 40 acts perform weekly.The Point at Sheraton Kaua‘i Hotel, Fridays 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 808-742-1661 ext. 357.

Sept. 20, Honolulu Aloha Tower Marketplace, 8 p.m.

Sept. 21, Maui Arts and Cultural Center (Castle Theater), 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 22, Hilton Waikoloa Village (Grand Ballroom), 9 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-750-4400

Los Lonely Boys ConcertThe Texas-based brothers bring their brand of “Texican Rock ‘n Roll” to the Islands. Henry, JoJo and Ringo Garza became a mainstay on mainstream rock radio with their single, “Heaven,” in 2004, and earned nods at the 2005 Grammy Awards for their self-titled album. Los Lonely Boys are geared to bring their innovative blend of Tex-Mex influences and soulful blues guitar to Hawaii for three shows. With their songs mixing messages of spirituality and the get-up-and-dance beats of traditional Texas conjunto, fans of the band can expect positive, good-times show. “People always ask us what kind of style we play,” says Henry on the band’s MySpace website. “I tell ‘em it’s a cross between ... Jimi Hendrix meets Richie Valens.”

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Ticketing and Check-in. We request that you check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Don’t forget that you may need additional time for parking and security lines—we don’t want you to miss your flight!

You can check in at any go! kiosk or our website: www.iflygo.com, up to 24 hours in advance.

Boarding and Deplaning.All passengers must be at the gate at least 15 minutes prior to departure or there is a chance you may lose your seat.

If you are connecting to another airline in Honolulu, advise a ramp agent prior to leaving the tarmac, who will direct you to a walkway leading to the Interisland and Overseas Terminals.

Exit Row Requirements So ... you were one of the first on board and lucky enough to snag row 8, which is designated as an Emergency Exit Row. This row offers our customers a few extra inches of legroom, but in return we ask for your assistance in the event of an emergency. If you are seated in row 8, you must be able to understand The Passenger Safety Information located in the seatback and follow commands from the crew, be at least 15 years of age and understand English.

Inflight SafetyWe ask that all passengers remain seated with seatbelts fastened at all times. This is for your safety in the event of unexpected turbulence. If you need to use the restroom (located in the rear), press the Flight Attendant call button and ask if it is safe to do so.

Passenger LuggageAll regular paying passengers are allowed up to TWO (2) checked bags not to exceed 50 pounds per bag. With bags that are oversized or overweight, you may be charged an additional fee, ranging from $25 to $100 depending on overage. Due to the size of our aircraft, we cannot accept surf/bodyboards over 6 feet in length. Passengers are asked to keep extremely important items like laptop computers and medication in their carry-on luggage.

Smoking PolicyThe use of cigars and cigarettes while in flight is not permitted. This also applies to anywhere in or around the aircraft, so please refrain from smoking while deplaning. Smoking is only allowed in certain designated areas at our airports, so kindly wait until you are in an appropriate area before lighting up.

On behalf of all 5,000 employees at Mesa Air Group, we’d like to welcome you aboard.The following information is to help make your travel experience easier and more enjoyable. If you need anything at all, don’t hesitate to ask your flight attendant. Thank you for supporting low fares and flying go! We hope you enjoy your quick flight!

Customer Service [email protected]

(800) 637-2910

Reservations(888) I FLY GO2 or www.iflygo.com

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When contacting go! Please include as much information as possible so that we may better assist you. This should include date of travel, flight number, city pair and your go!Miles account number (if you are a member).

$1.50Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Bottle Water,

Passion-Guava Juice, Orange Juice, Bloody Mary Mix, Club Soda and

Tonic Water.

$2.50*Heineken and Bud Light Beers,

Starbucks Doubleshot Coffee Drink.

$3.50*Vodka, Gin, Scotch & Rum plus your choice of mixer (Juice, Bloody Mary

Mix, Club Soda, Tonic Water) and Cosmopolitan or Appletini by Jean.

In Flight Beverage Menugo! offers a variety of drink items available for purchase onboard from our flight attendant.

go! accepts only cash for these items at this time. (US currency).

*These are the only alcoholic beverages allowed to be consumed onboard the aircraft. All alcohol must be served by the flight attendant only. Regulations prohibit go! from serving anyone under the age of 21 or people who appear to be intoxicated.

Contacting go! / MesaThank you for choosing go! operated by Mesa Airlines. We value your feedback to help us build a better service.


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!.

Mesa’s mission is to be the premier high quality, low cost regional airline…

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Clockwise from top, 1. Our go! ambasadors at our 1 year anniversary. 2. Dylan Nugent, Johnathan Ornstein and Big Every Time celebrate our 1st. Anniversary of go! in Hawai‘i. 3. go! Participating in the King Kamehameha Day parade. 4. One of our newest fans.


Lanikai at night.photo: Leah Ball

PRESTIGEMAKE A DREAM COME TRUE

The Prestige range offers

necklaces of Tahitian cultured

pearls of the highest value.

With a mix of beauty and

refinement, the necklace stays

the finest representation of

the Tahitian cultured pearl.

Depending on the color and

size desired, consultants

assist the client in choosing

a pearl or necklace of

incomparable quality.

COLORS THAT ONLYNATURE CAN PROVIDE.

The interactive approach of the store allows the clients the

freedom to choose the right combination of pearls that best

expresses their wish. Sorted into categories on the basis of color

and shape, these loose pearls are presented on the counters

to the baroque, Tahiti Pearl Market emphasizes the elegance,

charm and distinctness of each Tahitian Pearl.

On the mythical island of Bora Bora as well as

in the heart of Papeete, Tahiti Pearl Market offers

the largest variety of Tahitian cultured pearls,

with a choice exceeding 200 000 of these gems.

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The unusual shapes of the

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Within the Elegance range, thousands of

round, oval, button, and semi-round pearls

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By visiting Tahiti Pearl Market’s discovery space, one may run into

the Tahitian Cultured Pearl Ambassadress giving a presentation

on the natural gem and introducing a 12 minute documentary.

Consultants are available at all times to answer any questions.

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THE PRISTINE LAGOONS OF FRENCH POLYNESIA ARE CRITICAL IN QUALITY PEARL

CULTURE AND AN ASSET IN THAT THEY PROVIDE FOR AN ENVIRONMENT UNIQUE IN

THE WORLD, WITH SPECIFIC MINERALS THAT CREATE THESE NATURAL COLORS

P R E S T I G E b y T a h i t i P e a r l M a r k e t

THE LARGEST CHOICE IN THE WORLD OF TAHITIAN PEARLS AND TOP-GEM NECKLACES.

COLORS THAT ONLY NATURE CAN PROVIDE.

Customize your own jewellery from a selection

of over 200 000 natural color pearls and

mountings within 3 ranges of products :

Prestige, Elegance & Charme.

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U.S. dollars, Japanese yen, and travellers’ checks accepted

T A H I T I

25, rue Colette • Papeete

Phone : (689) 54 30 60

Mon - Sat : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday : 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

B O R A B O R A

Povai Bay

Phone : (689) 60 38 60

Mon - Sun : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Please, feel free to contact us for a free visit

of our pearl farm on Fakarava island.

Call for complimentary shuttle - Open on Sundays & holidays

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