Waikoloa Beach Resort
The Gathering Place of the Kohala Coast
March/April 2013
Celebrate the Spirit, Lavaman 2013
The Lavaman, attracting more than 1,500 triathletes, took the plunge into ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay, with friends and family enthusiastically cheering them on. This exhilarating sports event charges up the whole resort, as top competitors complete the 1,500-meter ocean swim, 40K bike race and 10K run in championship times.
Chris Leito (41) a pro triathlete who lives part-time in Kona sped across
Fashion Splash, Egg Dash and Passion for Food
Spring is in the air at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Although the beautiful hibiscus, plumeria and birds of paradise are flowering year-round, the Spring season is the time of year when the stylish apparel shops at Queens’ MarketPlace add a splash of fashion showcasing the latest popular colors of this year’s spring season.
With so many shops to choose from, here are two locally-owned apparel
Super ‘Ukulele Celebration
The 13th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival on Saturday, March 2, brought approximately one thousand fans of the little instrument with the big sound into Queens’ MarketPlace. Starting the annual festival was a free instructional class taught by noted teacher Roy Sakuma and his staff. Sakuma is the protégé of the world famous “Ohta-San” who also graced the stages with guitarist,
Shop ‘Til You’re Happy
You swam with the honu, watched in awe as migrating whales spouted and played in the waters offshore, you feasted like Hawaiian ali‘i, played the best round of golf of your life, and felt your heart soften as the sky turned a hundred shades of orange each day at sunset.
A trip to Hawai`i creates memories that last a lifetime, whether this is your first visit, or you’re a Big Island regular.
The 13th Annual Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival
Saturday, March 2, Noon - 7 pm
Queens’ MarketPlace
Queens’ MarketPlace hosts the Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival each year as a way of showcasing one of the state’s favorite and most unique instruments. This festival is a terrific opportunity for all ages to immerse themselves in an important aspect of Hawai`i’s culture by getting up close and personal with the `ukulele, learning how it is
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 9 am
Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens
Hey Kids! Come join in the fun at the Annual Waikoloa Spring Egg Hunt. Registration starts at the stage in the Waikoloa Bowl at 9 am.
16th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Events
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24
`Anaeho`omalu Bay
The 16th Annual Lavaman starts with a Sunset 5K run on Friday at Queens’ MarketPlace. The LavaKids event is on Saturday at `Anaeho`omalu Bay. On Sunday, come watch as 1,800 triathletes compete in this Olympic distance event starting at `Anaeho`omalu Bay, consisting of a one- mile swim, 25-mile bike ride and 10K run.
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Arts Under the Stars
Second Saturday of each month
March 9 & April 13, 5-8pm
Center Stage
Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort announces Arts Under the Stars, a new series of Free events that will take place on the second Saturday of each month. The public is invited to meet the artists of Kings’ Shops who will be showing their creations in an outdoor art walk. Numerous stores will be holding in-store events
The Amer Ari Invitational
The 23rd Annual Amer Ari intercollegiate golf tournament was held at Waikoloa Beach Resort’s Kings’ Course in February, with 20 of the top teams in the country participating. After three days of play, UCLA and the University of Washington tied for first place with team scores of 22-under par, with UCLA taking the title after one playoff hole. The defending champs, the Longhorns of the
Local Boy Makes Good
The Three Fat Pigs, a new restaurant under the direction of Chef Philip “Ippy” Aiona, who recently starred on Season 8 of Food Network Star, will be open at Kings’ Shops in March. A gastropub which promises patrons plenty of delicious, fine dining options like duck confit potpies or whisky-battered lobster, fish and chips, The Three Fat Pigs will also offer a charcuterie bar, with delicious
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