Hawaiian City Garden

Charming, blue-collar Hilo is the unsung Hawaii SFGate Home Business Sports Entertainment Travel Jobs Real Estate Autos SFGate News Web by Charming, blue-collar Hilo is the unsung Hawaii Eric Brazil, Special to The Chronicle Sunday, August 25, 2002 now part of stylesheet -- Printable Version Email This Article Hilo, Hawaii --Because Hilo gets 130 inches of rain a year, lacks white-sand beaches and has a history of being clobbered by tsunamis, tourists tend to bypass Hawaii's second-biggest city. Big mistake. Hilo, the county seat of the Big Island, with a population of 47,000, has authentic South Seas charm, a vibrant local culture, a rich history and some of the grandest sights anywhere on the planet. Located on the windward side of the island, Hilo has taken a backseat as a tourist destination to the Kailua area on the Kona Coast, with its dry climate and reliable sunshine, luxury hotels, world-class sportfishing and famous coffee. Hilo's physical setting is spectacular, with false-fronted, early 20th century downtown buildings curving along Kamehameha Avenue around palm-lined Hilo Bay, and 13,796-foot Mauna Kea -- snow-crowned in winter -- rising majestically in the background. The city's tropical gardens are perpetually abloom with orchids, ginger and anthurium, and its orchards are heavy with avocados, bananas, guava and macadamia nuts. Just up the road, the active volcano Kilauea steams and smokes and sends molten lava streams snaking seaward. Unlike Honolulu, which is beset by many of the mainland's intractable big-city problems, or Kailua-Kona, with its array of glitzy shops and tourist hustle, Hilo is your basic working-class American small town, except for its decidedly tropical atmosphere. A city with a day-old-bread store smack in the middle of its main street does not put on airs. Yes, Hilo has sprawl. Development, including a huge shopping center with a Wal-Mart, creeps inexorably up Highway 11. But at the city's old, slightly ramshackle, multiethnic core, the beat is slow. Pidgin, the local dialect, is widely spoken here. The Wiki Wiki market advertises "Poi -- We Always Get" in its front window. An arborist in the Puna district bills himself as "Da Puna Pruna." One of Hilo's most colorful and distinctive institutions, the Suisan fish auction on the waterfront at Banyan Drive and Lihiwai Street, was recently closed and doesn't expect to reopen. But visitors can still experience fresh-from-the-producers action at the daily farmers' market on Kamehameha Avenue, where flowers, tropical fruit and vegetables, smoked fish, local cheeses and even some livestock are for sale. We saw a baby goat sold for $50 and led away on a rope leash by a father who evidently intended it as a family pet. Old-town Hilo, between Ponahawai Street and Wailuku Drive, extending three blocks back from Hilo Bay, is an easy stroll. But a car is handy for attractions on the edge of town, notably Rainbow Falls and the Boiling Pots on the Wailuku River, and the tropical gardens that lie just beyond the city limits. One of Hilo's don't-miss attractions is its Pacific Tsunami Museum. Hilo was devastated by two deadly "tidal waves." In 1946, 91 people died and most of the city's business district, an entire residential area, its railroad and the royal fish ponds were destroyed. In 1960, a 35-foot swell, born of an earthquake off the coast of Chile, 6,000 miles away, killed 61 people and destroyed 537 buildings. The museum features awe-inspiring photographs of the damage created by the tsunamis and a video, with scenes from both, plus interviews with survivors. "We're overdue for another big one," said Nani Pierce, a museum docent and survivor of the 1960 disaster. Hilo figures to be better prepared next time, since the installation of a fine-tuned early-warning system, plus the creation of clearly marked evacuation routes leading to higher ground. "First there's a warning," Pierce said. "Then 'it's coming' and finally 'watch out, it's here.' " Another worthwhile attraction is the Lyman Mission House and Museum. Built in 1839 by Congregationalist missionaries, it is the oldest wood-frame building on the island of Hawaii, and it contains an impressive aggregation of furniture, household implements and artifacts from the period when the impact of newly arrived people of European ancestry was first being felt in the Hawaiian Islands. Dining in Hilo can be an adventure. And it can be cheap. At Cafe 100 on Kilauea Avenue, we filled up for $4 each on loco moco -- a cholesterolically lethal, but tasty, concoction of fried meat under a mountain of gravy-soaked rice, topped with a fried egg. Cafe 100 serves 17 kinds of loco moco, including the Super Loco, which includes Spam, linguica, kim chee, two fried eggs and a side order of macaroni-potato salad. Low International Food, which occupies the corner of Kilauea Avenue and Ponahawai Street and specializes in unusual breads -- mango, guava, taro, coconut -- also serves something called a gravy burger. Being fainthearted haole mainlanders, we passed. Banyan Drive, a 15-minute stroll or a short drive from downtown Hilo, is a destination in itself, with luxury hotels, Uncle Billy's lounge -- which has a nightly Hawaiian musical act -- a nine-hole golf course and one of the most delightful public spaces anywhere, the Liliuokalani Garden. Meticulously landscaped, clean as a pin and free, the Japanese-style garden is situated on the edge of Hilo Bay and has been constructed to permit tidal movement in the pools set among its walking paths and flowering shrubs. Fishing is permitted. The banyan, ironwood and palm trees throughout the garden resound with birdsong -- principally mynah birds, which, along with mongooses and feral cats, are a dominant wildlife species on the Big Island and the bane of indigenous fauna. There are swimming beaches near town, but better ones are 45 minutes away on the Puna Coast, southeast of Hilo. Among them is Alalanui Park, where we soaked in a terrific, sandy-bottomed thermal pool, protected from crashing surf by a breakwater -- a good thing to remember when the tsunami alarm goes off. If you go-- GETTING THERE: Hawaiian and Aloha airlines fly regularly to Hilo from Honolulu.-- WHERE TO STAY: We stayed at the Hilo Hawaiian, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720; phone, (800) 367-5004; Web, www.castleresorts.com . We got the Internet rate of $119 a night for an ocean-view room. Official rates are $149 for an ocean view, $183-$277 for suites, $119 for a garden view. We also stayed at the Dolphin Bay Hotel, 333 Iliahi St., Hilo, HI, 96720; (808) 935-1466; www.dolphinbayhotel.com . $72 a night for a standard double, which includes a kitchen; $99, for two-bedroom doubles. Shipman House B&B, 131 Kaiulani St., Hilo, 96720; (800) 627-8447; e-mail, inn keeper@hilo-hawaii.com ; Web, www.hilo-hawaii.com . This elegant "old Hawaii" landmark, built in 1800, is set on 5 exquisitely landscaped acres on a ridge above the city. It's worth a visit even if you don't stay there. Doubles, $145-$175 a night. Wild Ginger Inn, 100 Puueo St., Hilo, HI 96720; (877) 212-8276, www.wildgingerinn.com . Twenty-seven rooms within walking distance of downtown. Private rooms $45-$69, but the inn offers "shared accommodation" for four to six people per room at $15 apiece.-- WHERE TO EAT: Seaside Restaurant, 1790 Kalaniaole Ave.; (808) 935-8825. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 5-8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. A terrific restaurant -- not much on decor, but splendid seafood raised in the owner's ponds in the backyard lagoon. Dinner for two with wine, about $60.-- WHAT TO DO: Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave., (808) 935-0926; www.tsunami.org . Adults, $5; students, $2; children under 5, free. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lyman Mission House and Museum, 276 Haili St.; (808) 935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org . Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.-- FOR MORE INFORMATION: Big Island Visitors Bureau, 250 Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96720; (808) 886-1655, www.bigisland.org . Eric Brazil recently retired as a reporter for The Chronicle. Page C - 14 Get up to 50% off home delivery of the Chronicle for 12 weeks! EARLY SPRING PATIO FURNITURE SALE Order now at fantastic savings for Spring delivery Allegro Classics Bay Area Donate a car to Habitat for Humanity Your car donation helps build homes for families in need. 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Hawaii Cruise Norwegian Cruise

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Maui High Performance Computing

Maui High Performance Computing Center IBM SP Complex Maui Sunset Workshop Linux Networx Cluster Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) An Air Force Research Laboratory Center Managed by the University of Hawai'i System Status What's New Support Documentation Accounts Forms Contact Info Employment Events The Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) is an Air Force Research Laboratory Center managed by the University of Hawaii. MHPCC is an Allocated Distributed Center of the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program, providing more than 10,000,000 hours of computing time per year to the research, science, and warfighter communities. MHPCC's terascale, High Performance Computing resources showcase a wide range of technologies, which include a Cray XD1 with AMD Opteron™ processors, IBM Power3 and Power4 configurations, and large Linux clusters. MHPCC is a national resource chartered to support a diverse base of DoD and other government users, facilitating the collaborations needed to solve today's complex computational problems. What's New? more... Network Maintenance 24 January 2006 Network maintenance will be performed on Thursday, January 26th, 2006, from 14:00 until 17:00 HST (GMT -10 hours). Access to/from Tempest may be intermittent during this time. COBALT License Server Change 13 January 2006 The MHPCC license server will stop serving COBALT licenses on 1/16/2006. If you have trouble obtaining a COBALT license from CSI after this date, please try the following: more... Items of Interest 2005 Application Briefs are now available. Application Briefs from previous years are also available here . Cutting Edge Science at MHPCC Research lead by University of Hawaii microbiologist Maqsudul Alam could aid search for future blood substitutes. News Bytes: NSF Press Release Honolulu Star Bulletin Eurekalert Image and simulation by James Newhouse, MHPCC Select image for larger version ( 72KB). Maui High Performance Computing Center All rights reserved. Page last modified January 4, 2006, 1:44 pm webmaster@mhpcc.hpc.mil

HAWAIIAN WEDDING S ONG

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Hawaiian Food

Dining and Hawaiian Food - Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui Looking for a Bed & Breakfast? Visit our sister property, The Plantation Inn . Located in the heart of historic Lahaina Town, our Maui bed and breakfast will surely delight you with its romantic charm and modern comforts. Click here to find out more. Home > Dining > Kupanaha: Magic for All Ages Kupanaha - Maui Magic for All Ages Featuring Hawaiian myth expressed through spellbinding illusion, traditional hula and chant , Kaanapali Beach Hotel's Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages is a performance of knowledge, skill, and fascination. The award-winning Kanoeau Dance Academy members paired with Maui's Magical family, Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, create a captivating tale that relates history, explores myth, flirts with magic, and leaves the audience spellbound. With hula that displays both ancient traditions and the extreme playfulness of the hapa-haole style (Hawaiian music with English words), let our cast take you far away and into a world of amazement. Enjoy the journey! About Illusionist Jody Baran Jody Baran began working as a professional magician at age 15, performing across the country at school assemblies and amusement parks. After 30 years of entertaining on cruise ships, Jody is recognized as the Father of Magic in that industry. Among his accolades are first place awards presented by the International Brotherhood of Magic and the Symposium of Magic. Jody is a former "World Champion of Magic" and received the World Cup of Magic in Tokyo, Japan in 1986. Even more amazing, the whole Baran family performs in the show: wife, Kathleen, and their two daughters, Katrina and Crystal! Click here to read more about this magical family. Click here to read more about the award-winning Kanoeau Dance Academy. Show Menu Adult and Teen Appetizer Selection Kalua Pork Maui Quesadilla Hawaiian-style smoked pork, with Shiitake mushrooms, caramelized Maui onions, cream cheese, spinach and cilantro in a flour tortilla wrap. Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta Garlic-grilled flat bread with sauteed Shiitake mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, eggplant and tomatoes bruschetta. Served with a roasted red pepper coulis and balsamic vinaigrette. Adult and Teen Entree Selection Seared Fresh Island Fish Seasoned red snapper seared to perfection topped with a sweet chili black bean sauce & vegetables over steamed white rice. Grilled Marinated Chicken & Shrimp Breast of chicken in a seasoned soy & garlic marinade, and garlic shrimp served with caramelized pineapples and steamed white rice. Tenderloin Steak & Shrimp A medallion of beef and a grilled jumbo shrimp topped with a lemon-garlic sauce and garlic smashed potatoes. Vegetarian: Marinated Tofu & Roasted Vegetables Grilled tofu, sweet potato & taro with sauteed mushrooms, spinach & sweet corn over seasoned roasted eggplant. Chicken Only Steak Only Adult and Teen Dessert Selection Pina Colada Cheesecake with Caramelized Pineapples Fresh Fruit Plate Child Entree & Dessert Selection Hamburger and Curly Fries Chicken Nuggets and Curly Fries Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream Click here to read more about Kupanaha's Carnival of Flavors. -- Reservations Information Performances are Tuesday through Saturday from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and reservations are required. Guests will receive confirmed seating arrangements based on the date and time of reservations, and a 24-hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund. Validated complimentary self-parking is offered for patrons of the event. Ticket Prices Gold Circle: $85 + $3.54 tax = $88.54 General Seating: $75 + $3.12 tax = $78.12 Teen (ages 13-20): $49 + $2.04 tax = $51.04 Child (ages 6-12): $35 + $1.46 tax = $36.46 Child (ages 5 and under): Complimentary Kamaaina Rates (Must have valid Hawaii drivers license to qualify. Available when booking direct.) Adults: $49 + $2.04 tax = $51.04 Teen: $39 + $1.63 tax = $40.63 Child (ages 6-12): $29 + $1.21 tax = $30.21 Child (ages 5 and under): Complimentary Check-in for "Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages" is at 4:30 p.m., and guests are seated at 4:45 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m., and the show runs to 7:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner show and room reservations for the Kaanapali Beach Hotel can be made by calling toll free at +1-800-262-8450 (USA and Canada) or +1-808-661-0011 (Worldwide Direct). You can also submit a reservations inquiry by submitting the email form below. Photo Gallery (Click on thumbnail to view larger image) Reservations Form Kupanaha will be on holiday and not performing from 11-30-03 to 12-14-03 -- After submission of this form, a reservations agent will contact you for credit card information. *Required Fields First and Last Name * Contact Telephone Number * Contact Email Address * Show Date Desired * (Shows only available Tuesday through Saturday evenings.) mo 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 day 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Number of Adult and Teen Reservations * Gold Circle General Seating Teen Kamaaina Adult Kamaaina Teen Adult and Teen Menu Selections (Please enter number in box. Totals should equal total Adult and Teen Reservations above.) Adult and Teen Appetizer Selection Kalua Pork Maui Quesadilla Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta Adult and Teen Entree Selection Island Fish Chicken & Shrimp Steak and Shrimp Marinated Tofu & Roasted Vegetables (Vegetarian) Chicken Only Steak Only Adult and Teen Desert Selection Pineapple Cheesecake Tropical Fruit Plate Number of Child Reservations Child (ages 6 to 12 yrs old) Kamaaina Child (ages 6 to 12 yrs old) Child (ages 5 and under) Child Entree Selection (Please enter number in box. Total should equal Number of Child Reservations above.) Hamburger and Curly Fries Chicken Nuggets and Curly Fries Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Additional Comments Back to Top Dining Main | Hotel Dining | Banquets & Catering | Chef's Special Recipe | Gifts for Guests | Dinner Show Home | FAQs | About Us | Contact Us | Travel Agent Resources | Site Map 2525 Kaanapali Parkway • Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761 USA Toll Free U.S. & Canada: +1-800-262-8450 • Worldwide Direct: +1-808-661-0011 Reservations Fax: +1-808-667-5978 • Guest Fax: +1-808-667-5616