HAWAIIAN SHIRTS AND HULA GIRLSOutrigger Waikiki Hosts Vintage Hawaiiana Collectible Exhibits
Upcoming exhibits are scheduled as follows:November 3, 2000 The Hawaiian ukulele, Hawaiian sheet music and Hula Girl Lamps are the featured collectibles in November. Hula girl collection from Jean and Glen Davis of Jean's Vintage Paradise. December 1, 2000 Stocking stuffers galore will be available at the December exhibit where you'll find vintage Hawaiian jewelry, ladies accessories, muu muu, fabrics and handbags. January 5, 2001 Hawaiian Stamps and Coins from the days of Monarchy to Statehood will be on display in January. February 2, 2001 Surfs up this February with surfing memorabilia, swim trunks and aloha shirts taking center stage at this month's exhibit. March 2, 2001 Hawaiiana in the Hawaiian Home is this month's collectible theme. Featured items will include vintage dinnerware, glasses, lamps, pillows, tablecloths and clocks. April 6, 2001 One of the most colorful periods in Hawaii's recent history is affectionately called Boat Days. Recall this happy time with Matson menus, hotel brochures, luggage tags, HVCB posters, postcards and coat hangers. May 4, 2001 In honor of Mother's Day, this month's exhibit features vintage Hawaiian jewelry, ladies accessories, muu muu, fabrics and handbags. July 6, 2001 The July exhibit takes its theme from the annual Hawaii All-Collectors Show and Annual Ukulele Festival at Kapiolani Park. Featured will be the Hawaiian ukulele, Hawaiian sheet music and the Hula Girl in all her forms. August 3, 2001 Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, was born in August, which means this month's exhibit features surfing memorabilia and aloha wear. September 7, 2001 As part of this month's Aloha Festivals celebration, the hotel will feature Boat Days era memorabilia, including Matson menus, hotel brochures, luggage tags and HVCB posters. October 5, 2001
November 2, 2001 The Hawaiian ukulele, Hawaiian sheet music, and the Hula Girl in all her forms make a return appearance this month. December 7, 2001 Just in time for the holidays, this month's exhibit features vintage Hawaiian jewelry, ladies accessories, muu muu, fabrics, handbags and more. The Outrigger Waikiki's "Kalakaua Experience" is a series of monthly lectures and collectible exhibits. The program is named in honor of Hawaii's last reigning king, David Kalakaua. Known as the Merry Monarch, King Kalakaua was instrumental in the rebirth of Hawaiian music, dance, and other cultural activities that had been banned by his predecessors in deference to the religious beliefs of the early missionaries. All of the "Kalakaua Experience" monthly collectible exhibits are free and open to the public. Exhibits are held in the hotel's upper lobby from 11a.m. until 4 p.m. $3.00. Validated event parking is available. For more information, contact the Outrigger Waikiki: 1-800-OUTRIGGER (1-800-688-7444) within the U.S., Guam and Canada. Edited by Kerry Cohen |
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Vintage aloha shirts, Hawaiian sheet music, Boat Days memorabilia � this and more are featured at the Outrigger Waikiki's monthly Vintage Hawaiiana Collectible Exhibits as part of the hotel's "Kalakaua Experience" cultural program. Exhibits are held on the first Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hotel's upper lobby and feature a wide variety of collectibles, such as vintage aloha shirts, Hawaiian sheet music, Boat Days memorabilia and more. While some collectibles are for display only, the majority of items are available for purchase. 
Ever popular aloha shirts and vintage Hawaiiana collectibles will be featured this month.