Ala Moana Center Moonlight Mele Concert Series Presented in September as part of Aloha Festivals' Events
Five Saturdays of Hawaiian entertainment and shopping specials to delight customers
HONOLULU - In celebration of Aloha Festivals 2007, Ala Moana Center will present its first annual "Ala Moana Center Moonlight Mele Concert Series" each Saturday in September at Centerstage from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This five week evening concert series is free and open to the public and will feature Hawaii's best entertainers including Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artists and some of the islands' most renowned halau.
Raiatea Helm, Nathan Aweau, Koa'uka, Auntie Genoa Keawe, Keahiwai and Kapena are just some of Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning acts that will be featured throughout the concert series.
"We are very proud to be an Aloha Festivals partner on Oahu by presenting five weekends of free concerts for both kama'aina and visitors to enjoy at Ala Moana Center," said Sharon James, regional vice president of marketing for General Growth Properties of Hawaii. "Through Hawaiian music, song and hula, we are able to share a very important aspect of Hawaii's culture with our customers."
The Ala Moana Center Moonlight Mele Concert Series weekly line-up includes:
Saturday, Setpember 1: Raiatea Helm, Nathan Aweau and Halau I Ka Wekiu - Kumu Halau Karl Baker & Michael Casupang
Saturday, September 8: Koa'uka, Na Kama and Halau Hula Olana - Kumu Hula Olana and Howard Ai
Saturday, September 15: Auntie Genoa Keawe, Hoku Zuttermeister and Halau Hula O Kawailiula - Kumu Hula Chinky Mahoe
Saturday, Septemver 22: Keahiwai, Beach 5 and Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu - Kumu Hula Sonny Ching
Saturday, September 29: Kapena, Maunalua and Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua - Kumu Hula Snowbird Bento
In addition to the concert and hula performances, Ala Moana Center will also present its "Moonlight Savings" sales event with special savings for shoppers at participating stores throughout the mall from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday evening. Customers will be able to shop and dine amidst the music and the tropical outdoor scenery of Ala Moana Center - presenting a truly unique Hawaiian experience.
In addition, customers who present their Aloha Festivals ribbon while visiting the Center will also receive a complimentary special eidtion Ala Moana Center shopping bag with art created by renowned Kaua'i artist Bridgette D'Annibale. Redemptions are limited to one shopping bag, per person throughout September and supply is limited. Aloha Festivals ribbons will also be sold throughout the festival's period at Ala Moana's Customer Service Center, located on the Street Level near Centerstage.
The 2007 Ala Moana Center Moonlight Mele is presented by The Honolulu Advertiser, This Week Magazine, COX Radio Hawaii, Aloha Festivals, Ala Moana Center and General Growth Properties of Hawaii.
All dates, times and performances are subject to change. For ongoing event updates and Centertainment® listings,visit www.alamoanacenter.com/centertainment.htm. For more information on Ala Moana Center, contact our Customer Service Center at 808-955-9517.
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world's largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii's premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc. the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based upon market capitalization. General Growth has ownership interest or management responsibility for a portfolio of more than 200 regional shopping malls in 45 states, as well as ownership interest in master-planned community developments and commercial office centers. General Growth's international portfolio includes ownership and management interest in shopping centers in Brazil and Turkey. The Company's protfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit http://www.ggp.com.
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