Hilton Waikoloa
The Waikoloa's Dolphin Lagoon is a place
of close encounters.
The event benefits the Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation, but activities are pure adult, starting with La Macherata, The Masquerade, that begins at 6 p.m. today at the Waters Edge Ballroom. Attire is formal for this Venetian-style masquerade featuring champagne, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. Attire is formal and masks are encouraged. Admission is $150.
Events continue with a demonstration of the Dolphin Quest program at 5 p.m. tomorrow in the Waikoloa's Dolphin Lagoon. Quest trainers will show how the dolphins dance, sing and play in a free 40-minute program.
Afterward, stroll up to the Kona Pool, where there'll be a Tropical Heat Wave Party going on. The annual dolphin birthday party will feature food, tropical drinks, entertainment by Tihati Productions and Henry Kapono. Admission is $65.
On the bill beginning 6 p.m. Saturday is the Food, Wine and Music Festival, with chefs from the Big Island and Oahu, such as Sam Choy and Peter Merriman, cooking up their signature dishes for pairing with wine, beer and spirits.
The lineup of jazz entertainers includes June Kuramoto and Kimo Cornwell of Hiroshima, Hawaii saxophonist Michael Paulo, vocalist Pauline Wilson and Japan's Minako Obata. Tickets are $75.
For information or reservations, call the Hilton Waikoloa Village at (808)-886-1234.
Hartman, at 5-foot-3, will be joined by Nina Pfaffenbach, Mary Waialeale, Amy Matt, Sherry Nohara, Renee Mosher, Marie Honda, Suzanne Sunada and Lynda Barr, all under 5-foot-4.
In addition to participating in the show, the winners receive a $100 shopping spree, a haircut and style from LH Beauty Salon and a cosmetic makeover.
Hartman will also make an appearance at the LH Ala Moana store at 1 p.m. today and the LH Kahala store at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
For more information, call 941-2345.
