Na Kai Ewalu – 19 Sept. 2009

Gorgeous sunny Saturday and the music was fine! Pono Shim, son of Alvin and Marion Heen Shim, joined us to talk about how he is approaching his job as President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu, the private Oahu Economic Development Board. Banks, insurance companies, HECO, and other businesses participate in Enterprise Honolulu as a hands on way to assist economic development.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 12 Sept. 2009

This day was a lot of fun because Kawika Trask is such a pro. Vicky got us ready for this by telling us he is one musician who knows how to make a living. He is respected for the depth and breadth of his musical knowledge, as a hula dancer’s accompanist who always knows the right tempo. Lots of tasty reminiscences and reflections on the music industry over the last thirty years or so. Then, the highlight of the morning, a live performance in the studio by the Kawika Trask Trio—Kawika with Keao Costa of Na Palapalai and Dwight Kanae who is probably best known from his days with the Peter Moon Band. Fabulous musicians who perform every Monday and Tuesday evening at the Royal Hawaiian Center and Fridays at the ‘Ilikai.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 5 Sept. 2009

What a rocking day of music and talk story! We had Kahuku boy, Joe Pickard, handsome former football champion, what a life story of luck, perseverance, hard work, and ultimately passion to share what he has earned with the rest of the Hawaiian community. Check out the archived broadcast for how he got two degrees at Columbia University, and became an international bank executive, and currently, president of his own companies: Community Planning and Engineering, Environet, and SeaHawaii.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 29 Aug. 2009

Another busy weekend off to a running start here. We learned so much about economic development programs at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs thanks to the Director of that department, Mark Glick. He said their efforts began with an assessment of the economic condition of Hawaiians in this state, finding that in many areas, particularly business ownership, the numbers showed definite room for improvement. OHA’s economic development programs were developed to offer both technical assistance and funding to put that to work. Mark was enthusiastic about OHA’s Malama Loan Program that could be used for education, home improvement or business. Find out more at OHA offices, any First Hawaiian Bank, or online at www.hiptac.org.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 22 Aug. 2009

What a rocking day of music and talk story! We had Kahuku boy, Joe Pickard, handsome former football champion, what a life story of luck, perseverance, hard work, and ultimately passion to share what he has earned with the restof the Hawaiian community. Check out the archived broadcast for how he got two degrees at Columbia University, and became an international bank executive, and currently, president of his own companies: Community Planning and Engineering, Environet, and SeaHawaii.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 15 Aug. 2009

We just let it flow this Saturday and the music was great! We sampled tracks from new cd’s including Amy Hanaiali’i’s album of duets called Friends and Family of Hawai’i—we heard her smokin’ duet with Henry Kapono. And we heard the first track from Keli’i Kaneali’i’s new cd, Kaua’i—the track we heard was Kalihiwai,but you have to check it out, the whole cd is massive, as you would expect from this musician, one of the original Hapa duo.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 8 Aug. 2009

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Na Kai Ewalu – 1 Aug. 2009

What a great day of music and talk story! Cha Thompson is still classy, savvy and beautiful after over thirty years shaping the vision of Hawai’i that visitors take home with them. Cha and her husband Jack joined forces in the ’60s to form Tihati Productions, Hawai’i’s largest and longest running entertainment company. Most recently, she and her crew staged the first ever White House luau for President Obama. She’s got stories to tell! And, with Jack, is still very involved in family and community projects. Check out www.tihati.com to find out more or even book their services for your own party.

Na Kai Ewalu – 25 July 2009

We could feel everyone getting up and moving this beautiful Saturday morning and there was a lot happening on every Island. ‘Imaikalani Winchester dropped by to share some of the history and motivation behind La Ho’i Ho’i Ea, Hawaiian Restoration Day the last Sunday in July. The annual family celebration in Thomas Square recalls the daythe British flag was lowered and the Hawaiian flag raised over Thomas Square, reinstating Hawai’i’s sovereignty.
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