Blaine's Blog http://www.zztype.com/blog ZZ Type, @zztype, Facebook.com/zztype, Linkedin.com/zztype Mon, 14 May 2012 20:04:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Ke Kula Mele Mother’s Day Concert 2012 http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/05/13/ke-kula-mele-mothers-day-concert-2012/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/05/13/ke-kula-mele-mothers-day-concert-2012/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:26:03 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=582 Ke Kula Mele steel guitar ensemble

Alan Akaka's Ke Kula Mele Hawai'i performed at Windward Mall today in a Mother's Day concert. The show featured the world's largest known ensemble of Hawaiian steel guitar players ever assembled to cap the show.

Alan Akaka’s Ke Kula Mele Hawai’i gathered musicians from all over Hawai’i, California and Japan today to celebrate Mother’s Day 2012 in music at Windward Mall. The highlight of the show was two songs performed by the largest known group of Hawaiian steel guitar players, 24, ever assembled in the world!

Here are some photos from today’s performance:

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/05/13/ke-kula-mele-mothers-day-concert-2012/feed/ 1 Gilligan’s Island http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/24/gilligans-island/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/24/gilligans-island/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:15:12 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=579 Guess where I went yesterday? I got to help chaperone Mrs. Kimoke’o's budding marine science students on a field trip to Kāne’ohe Bay, Moku o Lo’e… Coconut Island… Gilligan’s Island! The island once belonged to Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who planted dozens of coconut trees on the small island, giving it its coconut name. She threw a lavish lu’au on the island for her aunt, Queen Emma. Later, she sold the island the the Fleischman’s yeast heir, who turned it into a resort complete with salt water swimming pool and exotic wildlife, including an elephant, zebra, camel and chimpanzees! At WWII, the military took over, and after the war, the state got the island. It was transferred to UH to become the Hawaii Institute for Marine Biology (HIMB). Mrs. Kimoke’o, before returning to KS as a teacher, worked on the island as a marine scientist for a few years!

Here are some pictures from our outing.

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Alex's Junior Prom was Saturday night at Ko'olau Ballroom in Kane'ohe. His date was Megan Takemoto of Mililani and Punahou. The other couple are Keanu Hoohuli and Keonaona Mahi, both boarders.

Here are a few photos.

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/24/alex-goes-to-prom/feed/ 2 UH Architecture Kauhale Charrette http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/09/uh-architecture-kauhale-charrette/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/09/uh-architecture-kauhale-charrette/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:04:47 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=573 Pics for Ku’uwehi.

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TimeLineHawaii.com

Place — Name — City — Bib No — Age — Overall — Chip Time — Gun Time — Chip Diff — Pace
39 — ALEX FERGERSTROM — HONOLULU HI — 210 — 17 — 948 — 1:02:39.1 — 1:05:12.2 — 2:33.1 — 10:05/M

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/04/07/ford-island-bridge-10k/feed/ 0 Aloha e ‘Aha Pūnana Leo o Kawaiaha’o http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/26/aloha-e-aha-punana-leo-o-kawaiahao/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/26/aloha-e-aha-punana-leo-o-kawaiahao/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:22:41 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=566 Photos from last night’s ‘aha ‘āina at the Waikīkī Aquarium are uploading now. The first hundred or so are up and the rest will be here this evening. Aloha!

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/26/aloha-e-aha-punana-leo-o-kawaiahao/feed/ 0 2012 Kūhiō Parade Photos http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/25/2012-kuhio-parade-photos/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/25/2012-kuhio-parade-photos/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:17:43 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=559 Please be patient. These are the first few of over 1,100 photos which I took at yesterday’s parade. I hope I got some good ones of you. I calculated the file upload would take upwards of 8 hours, so check back later, or tomorrow, for more. — Blaine

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/03/25/2012-kuhio-parade-photos/feed/ 0 Kamehameha Ho‘olalue‘a 2012 Snapshots http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/02/26/kamehameha-hoolaluea-2012-snapshots/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/02/26/kamehameha-hoolaluea-2012-snapshots/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:18:23 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=557 OK, Blaine’s photos are up! Hope I got a good one of you.

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Click to download a PDF of the flier.

  • What:  Kamehameha Schools 82nd Annual Hoʻolauleʻa
  • Theme:  ʻO ka Lama e Hoʻomālamalama -  The Torch That Brings Light
  • When:  Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • 8:30 am – 4 pm
  • Where:  Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Campus, Konia Field
  • Who:  Everyone is welcome!
  • FREE Admission
  • FREE Parking atDamien Memorial School, Kapālama Elementary & HonoluluCommunity College (HCC).  Shuttles run every hour from HCC.

Description: 

Kamehameha Schools Hoʻolauleʻa is a truly Hawaiian celebration that provides a wonderful and unique experience!  Bring your ohana and enjoy the spectacular view from this special mountainside setting.  On stage will be some of Hawaii’s most popular musicians (Touch of Gold, Waipuna, Hoʻokena, Mana’o Company and Nesian N.I.N.E.) along with talents showcased by the extraordinary students of Kamehameha!  Enjoy ʻono food — Hawaiian Plate, Korean Plate, Malasadas, BBQ Sticks & much more.  Keiki and teens will love the Inflatables, Rides, Dunking Booth, Crafts & Games.  Unique shopping includes the charming Country Store, Haku Lei, Silent Auction, Garden Shop, Island Crafts and ‘onolicious Kamehameha brownies & package mix to try at home! Shop for Neighbor Island Specialties like Kauaʻi Kulolo, Molokaʻi Bread & Kona Coffee.  Blankets and low chairs are welcome.  Proceeds fund enrichment programs for Kamehameha students.

Sponsored by:  Kamehameha Schools Association of Teachers & Parents

More Info: 

Kamehameha Schools Hoʻolauleʻa

82nd annual fundraiser for curriculum enrichment grants

Saturday, February 25, 2012

8:30 am – 4 pm

Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Campus

 

EVENT OVERVIEW:

  • v     A truly Hawaiian celebration
  • v     Theme:  `O ka Lama e Ho`omälamalama – The Torch That Brings Light
  • v     Free admission
  • v     Plenty of free parking
  • v     Free shuttle service from:
  • DamienMemorialSchool
  • Kapälama Elementary
  • HonoluluCommunity College
  • v     Entertainment by some ofHawaii’s most popular entertainers: Touch of Gold, Waipuna, Ho’okena, Mana’o Company and Nesian N.I.N.E.
  • v     Extraordinary talent by the students of Kamehameha including the KS Marching  Band, Concert Glee, Children’s Choir, Hawaiian Ensemble & Kamehameha Dance Company
  • v     Ono Food Booths:  Hawaiian Plate, Korean Plate, Malasadas, BBQ Sticks, Fried Noodles, Healthy Haven, Sweet Shoppe & more
  • v     NeighborIslandSpecialties:  Kaua`i Kulolo, Moloka`i Bread, Kona Coffee & more
  • v     Keiki & Teen Fun:  Inflatables, Rides, Dunking Booth, Crafts & Games
  • v     Unique Shopping: Charming Country Store, Haku Lei, Silent Auction, Garden Shop, Island Crafts and the ‘onolicious Kamehameha brownies & package mix to try at home!
  • v     Community booths with helpful tips about families, health & education
  • v     Blankets & low chairs are welcome

CONTACT:

]]> http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/02/15/kamehameha-ho%ca%bbolaule%ca%bba-feb-25/feed/ 0 Kamana’opono Crabbe New OHA CEO, Hūlō! http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/01/28/kamanaopono-crabbe-new-oha-ceo-hulo/ http://www.zztype.com/blog/2012/01/28/kamanaopono-crabbe-new-oha-ceo-hulo/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:28:55 +0000 Blaine http://www.zztype.com/blog/?p=527

The Crabbe backyard in Moanalua was packed with family and friends wishing Kamana'opono well in his new role as OHA CEO.

Tonight the Crabbe ‘ohana threw a pā’ina in honor of their brother, son, nephew, cousin, father, and friend, Kamana’opono, who will assume the reins of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as new Chief Executive Officer next month, replacing the retired Clyde Nāmu’o. Crabbe is the first new CEO for OHA in over a decade. Hundreds gathered at the Crabbe home in Moanalua Valley this evening to convey their joy at his selection and their hope for the future of OHA and Hawaiians everywhere.

Kamana'o and his dad thank the guests for coming.

Here are my photos from tonight’s event:

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