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September 2010 (subject to change)

The Islands of Hawaii are sharing the aloha spirit with Seattleites throughout September with consumer events showcasing the music, dance, flavors, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Experience the allure of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island in the comforts of your own backyard.

More events may be added during the month and existing events are subject to change. For the most current information on Hawaii happenings in and around Seattle, visit gohawaii.com/aloha.

Tuesday, August 31, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
OAHU DAY AT SEATAC AIRPORT AND SOUND TRANSIT RIDE THE WAVE TO HAWAII PROMOTION
SeaTac/Airport Light Rail Station, International Boulevard & South 176th Street
Start your day with the spirit of aloha. Enjoy fresh flower lei, hula performances, and Hawaiian music at the Sound Transit SeaTac Airport Link Light Rail Station on Tuesday, August 31. Then from August 31 through September 10, be on the look out for daily special text codes displayed on Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail and buses to enter to win one of two trips for two to Oahu! Each day there will be a new text code and another opportunity to enter and increase your odds of winning. Listen to WARM 106.9 and MOVIN 92.5 Radio for additional chances to enter and Ride the Wave to Oahu with Seattle’s Sound Transit to the island of Oahu. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, August 31, 4:00 p.m.-Midnight
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – BARRIO CAPITOL HILL
Barrio Capitol Hill, 1420 12th Avenue
Barrio Capitol Hill will host one of eight happy hour events around Seattle throughout September, each featuring its own spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Join the party after work and sip on the Mai Tai creation of mixologist Casey Robinson. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Thursday, September 2, 11:00 a.m.– Midnight
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – NAGA COCKTAIL BAR
Naga Cocktail Bar, 601 108th Avenue NE, Suite 100A
Experience Mai Tai happy hour all day when Naga Cocktail Bar competes for the title of Seattle’s best Mai Tai. Mixologist Evan Martin will put his own spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Tuesday, September 7, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – VESSEL SEATTLE
Vessel Seattle, 1312 5th Avenue
Join the party after work at Vessel Seattle and taste the creative Mai Tai concoction of mixologist Jim Romdall during the Mai Tai happy hour. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Thursday, September 9, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – TAVERN LAW
Tavern Law, 1406 12th Avenue
Tavern Law hosts one of eight Mai Tai happy hour events throughout September, featuring a spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Head to Tavern Law after work to taste the libations of mixologist Nathan Weber. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Fridays, September 10 and 24, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
ALOHA FRIDAYS AT WESTLAKE CENTER PLAZA
Westlake Center, 400 Pine Street
Seattleites will have the opportunity to end their week right with an escape to the Islands of Hawaii. Get away from the daily hustle and bustle and unwind at Westlake Center Plaza with the tastes and sounds of Hawaii. Sample delicious island snacks while listening to live Hawaiian music. Come, relax, and take that mini retreat to paradise. Want a real vacation to Hawaii? The Pacific Northwest Ohana will be available to get the planning started! Events are free and open to the public.

In addition to the activities and entertainment above, each island will be adding its own special touch each Friday for you to enjoy. Below are the highlights:

Oahu and Maui (September 10)
Savor sweet cacao from Oahu’s North Shore and Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookies along with Coffees of Hawaii and Hawaiian Springs Water. Then take home aromatic plumeria blooms from Molokai and lavender sprigs from Maui after a calming hand massage by Maui’s Kimo Palakiko. Musical entertainment and dance provided by Maui’s Halau Hula o Na Pua o Pakipika complete the island experience.

Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island (September 24)
Enter to win a fabulous trip for two to Kauai! Relax to Hawaiian music and hula by Halau Hula O Lono as you enjoy Kauai Coffee and Kauai Kookies, as well as goodies from Big Island Candies, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, and Hawaiian Springs Water. Sample products from the only vanilla commercially grown in the USA, be inspired by expertly-designed tropical floral arrangements by Hitomi Gilliam’s Design 358, and don’t leave without a Big Island tropical floral from the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council.

Sunday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
LIVE ALOHA HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Seattle Center’s Center House and Mural Stage, 305 Harrison Street
Come and celebrate all things Hawaii! Be entertained by hula performances, Hawaiian music, arts and crafts, and food. Experience the culture of Hawaii and enter for a chance to win a trip to the Aloha State compliments of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, September 12, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
HAWAII DAY AT SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way
Experience a taste of the Hawaiian island of Oahu at the Seattle Aquarium on Sunday, September 12. Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh flower lei, hula performances, and Hawaiian music. Come feel the spirit of aloha and while you’re there, make sure to enter to win a trip to Oahu! This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday and Thursday, September 14 and 16, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
MAUI THE MAGIC ISLES: MAUI, MOLOKAI, LANAI
Northgate Mall, 401 NE Northgate Way (September 14)
Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele Street (September 16)
Join the Magic Isles at the Northgate Mall (September 14) and Tacoma Mall (September 16) for wonderful Hawaiian entertainment by Seattle’s own Aunty Manu Lono and her traditional sounds of Hawaii along with Maui’s Kumu Hula Keoni Manuel and his award winning Halau Hula o Na Pua o Pakipika. Talk story with representatives from Maui Nui and receive a fresh lei greeting with flowers from the island of Molokai. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, September 14, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – MISTRAL KITCHEN
Mistral Kitchen, 2020 Westlake Avenue
Mistral Kitchen hosts a special Mai Tai happy hour in the quest to be named home of the city’s best Mai Tai. Mixologist Andrew Bohrer pours his own seductive spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Sample his creation, then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Thursday, September 16, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – ROB ROY
Rob Roy, 2332 2nd Avenue
Rob Roy is one of eight local bars to host an incredible Mai Tai happy hour event in September, each featuring its own spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Join the party after work at Rob Roy and sample the tasty concoctions of mixologist Philip Trickey. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Tuesday, September 21, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – SAZERAC
Sazerac, 1101 Fourth Avenue
Sazerac joins eight of Seattle’s finest bars as they host happy hour events throughout September. Each bar features its own spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Unwind after work at Sazerac and taste the delicious concoctions of mixologist Jason McGrady. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
PERFECT MOMENTS IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII WITH WILLIE K. AND LEDWARD KAAPANA
The Triple Door – Mainstage, 216 Union Street
Two of Hawaii’s most acclaimed musicians take the stage together for the first time in what’s certain to be an extreme Hawaiian experience at The Triple Door. Willie K. is a GRAMMY nominated and award-winning artist who’s been entertaining audiences with his music since the age of 10. Ledward Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and falsetto voices have made him a musical legend. Enjoy an evening surrounded by the amazing sounds of these two remarkable and talented entertainers.

Tickets are $27. For tickets and more information, visit TheTripleDoor.com.

Thursday, September 23, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
MAI TAI HAPPY HOUR – CICCHETTI
Cicchetti, 121 E Boston Street
Eight distinctive bars will host one of eight happy hour events throughout September, each featuring its own spin on the traditional Mai Tai. Head over to Cicchetti after work and taste the delectable concoctions of mixologist Chris Bollenbacher. Then vote online at seattlemet.com for “The Best Mai Tai in the City,” to be awarded in a Mai Tai Master Finale Event on September 29. This event is open to the public.

Monday, September 27, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
PERFECT MOMENTS IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII WITH BROTHER NOLAND
The Triple Door – Mainstage, 216 Union Street
Brother Noland returns to the Triple Door’s Mainstage with his signature style of music, combining Jamaican reggae music with Hawaiian references. He is often recognized as initiating the birth of “Jawaiian” music. The evolution of Brother Noland’s music and his contributions to Hawaii’s music scene continue to pave the way for island entertainers. Join us for what’s sure to be a momentous Hawaiian concert experience!

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit TheTripleDoor.com.

Wednesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
MAI TAI MASTER FINALE WITH SEATTLE MET
Sodo Park by Herban Feast, 3200 1st Avenue South, Suite 100
Don’t miss this finale event when eight of Seattle’s hottest mixologists face off for the title of Mai Tai Master. Sodo Park by Herban Feast will transform into the ultimate Hawaii party, complete with island music, savory fare and eight of the city’s best Mai Tais! Celebrate the chic side of Hawaii’s cocktail culture and experience your perfect Mai Tai moment. Be prepared to expect the unexpected and join in the anticipation as the “Best Mai Tai in the City” is unveiled by a panel of celebrity judges.

Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, visit SeattleMet.com.

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The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is contracted by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state of Hawaii’s tourism agency, for marketing management services in North America. The HTA was established in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawaii tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with the state of Hawaii’s economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs.