aloha friday scoop

hele over to kapiolani park for the e malama i ke kai ocean festival and enjoy food, crafts, keiki surf clinics, a surf/canoe/paddle board race, and music by local artists including paula fuga. scoop up one day deals from kealopiko plus the sig zane 'ohana are bringing big island style to share with oahu friends (including the debut of their latest collaboration with the the waikiki aquarium)! 

• when: sat, may 15th - 10a to 3p
• where: kapiolani park bandstand, waikiki

book lovers can revel in the printed page and discover new reads during the 5th annual hawai'i book & music festival. meet local authors ranging from kaui hart hemmings (her novel, the descendants, is currently in production and starring mr. george clooney) to dog the bounty hunter.

p.s. bring up to five gently read books to trade in during the festival's book swap.

• when: sat, may 15th & sun, may 16th - 10a to 5p
• where: frank f. fasi civic grounds, honolulu hale, 530 south king street

olive is collecting art supply donations for po'ailani, a kailua treatment program which offers an art therapy program to help patients recover from substance abuse. everything from clay, paper, pens, pencils and paints are welcome!

• when: now to wed, jun 30th
• where: olive, 43 kihapai street, kailua
• shop hours: mon to fri, 11a to 6p & sat, 11a to 4p

maoli arts month continues next week with a wearable art show featuring traditional and contemporary style honoring native hawaiian handicrafts including kapa, feather work, tattoos, weaving and more.

• when: thu, may 20th - 7p
• where: hawaii theatre, 1130 bethel street, chinatown
• tix: $35-$100 (vip)

on maui, fashionista's market arrives on island and joining friends alison izu, ginger13, maui thing, noelani designs, organik, red pineapple, roberta oaks, wings hawaii and many more for an afternoon filled with shopping deals, prize giveaways, and a chance to get glam at the beauty bar.

p.s. a portion of ticket sales will be donated to imua family services.

• when: sat, may 15th - 1p to 7p
• where: hyatt regency maui resort & spa, 200 nohea kai drive, lahaina
• tix: $15
• fyi: communal dressing room so wear your best unmentionables

wings hawaii is busy prepping for its third anniversary party and would love the h|h 'ohana to help them celebrate next weekend. enjoy pupus plus a fashion show featuring summer 2010 looks accompanied by music from local favorites paula fuga and mike love. post-runway tunes by mishka to follow.

p.s. first 100 guests score a goody bag; a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the american heart association.

• when: sat, may 22nd - 7:30p
• where: voyage east, 375 kuiaha road, haiku
• tix: $30 to $50 (available by phone or at the wings flagship in paia)

online, click over to gilt which is featuring select swim separates and one pieces from ny-based designer malia mills for a tad under 50% off.

• when: fri, may 14th - sale ends at 6p hst
• fyi: members-only so you will need to join gilt to access the sale

sf friends have a chance to say hello to nina kuna designs when the maui-based designer arrives in the bay area for a chic summer soirée.

• when: thu, may 20th - 5p to 9p
• where: sutter room @ the regency center, 1270 sutter street, sf
• tix: $10 (50% off online pre-sale with secret code designersf)

happy aloha friday!