Feb. 22, 2012
Aloha!
The Honolulu Festival is back with its free showcase of culture, arts, and entertainment from the people of Asia Pacific, March 3-4.
The Festival’s cultural performances are taking place in three convenient locations – Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki Beach Walk. Best news of all, admission to enjoy the performances and exhibits is free to everyone.
Two other highlight events for the public to enjoy are the Waikiki Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday, March 4, starting at 4:30pm, and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki following the parade.
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Feb. 16-May 28, 2012
Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art and Jewish Thought
Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St.
Inspired by the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, this three-part show explores the role of the tree in Jewish tradition. Part One of the exhibition, The Dorothy Saxe Invitational, builds upon the museum’s long-standing tradition of asking artists from a variety of backgrounds to explore a Jewish ceremonial object, holiday or concept. More than 50 artists across the U.S. created new works of art in response to this year’s invitation.
Part Two: “An International Survey of Trees in Contemporary Art” is a selection of more than 20 works by international artists who have examined the tree — conceptually or formally — in their work. Part Three of the exhibition is a site-specific piece in Jessie Square by Rebar using recycled lumber to create a group of brightly colored gem-shaped planters. A number of public programs are planned in association with the exhibition as well including “A Walk Among the Trees” in the Presidio with author Deborah Newbrun. For information visit www.thecjm.org or call 415-655-7800.
Win a 1-Night Romance Package from Pelican Cove Inn Bed & Breakfast!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re giving you a chance to win a romantic weekend away with your Valentine at Pelican Cove Inn Bed & Breakfast valid on or after February 14th. After enjoying champagne, chocolates and roses in your lovely room, you two lovebirds can stroll along the nearby beach and the Village of Carlsbad!
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Yoga at San Francisco International Airport
If a long flight has you hankering for a sun salutation, San Francisco International Airport has got you covered. On Thursday, the airport will unveil the world's first dedicated airport yoga room, just past the security checkpoint in the newly renovated Terminal 2.
"The room gives modern travelers a space that fosters and supports quiet and reflection," said Melissa Mezill, design director for Gensler, the architectural firm that designed the space. "Those aren't emotions that people typically encounter at the airport."
The yoga room joins the Berman reflection room, a space intended for silence and meditation located before Terminal 2 security.
The new room will feature soft blue light and a floating wall meant to symbolize "a buoyant spirit and enlightened mind". In the spring, felt-constructed rocks will be introduced in a Japanese garden-inspired pattern for added zen. Oh, San Francisco.
Special from Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced four new neighbor island travel plans that allow customers to save money on interisland travel over a year. By purchasing a plan, travelers save up to 14 percent off Hawaiian’s current lowest web fares for nonstop travel between Honolulu and Lihue (Kauai), Kahului (Maui), Hilo and Kona (Hawaii Island). For more information, visit HawaiianAirlines.com/Neighbor-Island-Travel-Plan.
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