2014 Public Event Schedule
The following was our schedule of public shows,
appearances, and special events for 2014.
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The Barefoot Hawaiian performed no
shows in January that were open to the general public.
Friday & Saturday, February 7
& 8, 2014
Waikiki Weekend Fest - Fire and Ice Party
St. Joseph, MI
See times below
Friday Night
Fire Knife Performances
2 Performances:
8:45 & 10:30 PM EST
Saturday
Afternoon Shows
3 Shows: 1:00,
2:00, & 3:00 PM EST
Silver Beach Shadowland
333 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Chicagoland Kids Expo
Schaumburg, IL
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Come and bring the kids to the Chicagoland Kids Expo in Schaumburg.
There is fun for parents and children alike all
weekend. The expo run March 8 & 9 starting at
10:00 AM on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday. The Barefoot Hawaiian Keiki dance students
perform to the young and old alike at 5:00 on
Saturday.
Tickets are just $5 for children 3-12, $10 for adults,
and children under 3 are free, and the parking is
free. Visit the web site to save $1 on
admission.
Renaissance
Schaumburg Convention Center & Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Dr.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-303-4100
Chicagoland Kids Expo Web Site
Download the Chicagoland 2014 Kids Expo Schedule Flier (42K)
Download the Chicagoland 2014 Kids Expo 10-Ppage Entertainment & Attractions Booklet (1.27M)
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Addison Library WorldFest
Addison, IL
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing at the Addison
Public Library for their 2014 WorldFest event.
As they
state:
"Our annual celebration of diversity has arrived! Join us from noon until 4:00 for live music, dancing, games, prizes, snacks, and more! You won't want to miss our biggest event of the year! Fun for the whole family."
The event runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM with the
Barefoot Hawaiian show at 12:00 Noon.
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza
Addison, Illinois 60101-2499
Addison Library Web Site
Addison Library Event Schedule for March 2014
Please note that the library web
site suggests that registration may be
required for this event and to call 630-543-3617 to
register.
Recommend interested persons go to the web site above for
details.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Cheeseburger in Paradise St. Patrick's Day Show
Downers Grover, IL
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Yes, the Irish and the Hawaiian traditions do blend
together well, as you will see in this Hawaiian-style, St.
Patrick's Day show at the Cheeseburger in Paradise in
Downers Grove. If you happen to have green Aloha
attire, you will be right in to celebrate with us.
It's not required though. Come as you are or in your
favorite St. Patrick's Day attire or in Aloha attire.
This show is FREE
to restaurant dining patrons. Order food and beverages from
regular menu.
Reservations accepted for this event and are strongly
recommended
Cheeseburger in
Paradise is known for their great food, their
extensive food & beverage menu, and incredible
tropical drinks.
Cheeseburger
in Paradise
2970 S. Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cheeseburger
in Paradise Web Site
Friday, April 4, 2014
Celebration of Cultures
Elk Grove Village, IL
6:00 - 8:30 PM
The Barefoot Hawaiian is proud to be performing at the
2014 Celebration of Cultures event at the Elk Grove
Village Pavilion. As the Elk Grove Village Library
states:
"The Elk Grove Park District and the
Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove have teamed up to bring us this exciting event. This free event will spotlight individuals and groups
representing their traditional backgrounds as well as
highlight some of your favorite ethnic foods. It promises to educate and celebrate the many nationalities in Elk Grove
Village."
The event is free and runs from 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
With the following Barefoot Hawaiian participation:
6:50 - 7:00 — A 10 minute
performance
7:30 - 8:00 — A Tahitian Drum Dance Lesson
Elk Grove Village Pavilion
1000 Wellington Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL
Elk Grove Village Library Web Site
Library's 2014 Celebration of Cultures Event Web Page
Sunday, April 13, 2014
The 15th Annual Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival
Maple Park, IL
4:30 - 5:30 PM
The Kaneland Arts Initiative is proudly sponsoring
the 15th Annual Kaneland Community Fine Arts
Festival, and the Barefoot Hawaiian will be
providing one of the featured performances. The
festival is free and runs from 11:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. The Barefoot Hawaiian performance will be
in the high school auditorium from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., but
we encourage all to attend the entire festival of fine
arts, where you will have a multi-cultural experience, all
wrapped up with the Barefoot Hawaiian performing the final
show.
Kaneland High
School
47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, IL 60151
Kaneland Arts Initiative Web Site
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Special Holiday Dance Class Event
Mother's Day Mother/Daughter Hula Class
Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio
3:00 - 3:45 PM
This special class offers a special and unique
opportunity for a mom and her daughter to bond while
learning the hula together. This class is for daughters of
all ages. If you are a grandmother, you may also attend
with your granddaughter. What a wonderful way to honor
mothers on Mother's Day.
In celebration of Mother's Day,
mom's receive a special Mother's Day surprise from Hawaii
at the close of class.
Special price: Only $15 per
Mother/Daughter pair
The Barefoot Hawaiian, Inc.
1401 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-699-7336
Download the Class Flier & Registration Form (42K)
Minimum of 4 mother/daughter
pairs required to be registered by Wednesday, May 7 for
this class to commence.
Classes subject to cancellation with less than minimum -
Please register early to avoid class cancellation
If class is cancelled, tuition will be promptly and fully
refunded.
Maximum of 8 mother/daughter pairs will be excepted -
another reason to register early.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Lombard's Lilac Festival Parade
Lombard, IL
1:30 PM - Parade Begins
The Parade starts at Main and Wilson
(at the Glenbard East High School)
This year's theme: "Oh, the
places you will go"
Barefoot Hawaiian is unit #9 in the
parade
Visit
the official Lombard Lilac Festival Parade Web Site
Saturday, May 24, 2014
DanzaPalooza
Lisle, IL
2:00 - 4:00 PM
DanzaPalooza is the biggest dance event, convention,
and party in the Midwest that embraces all styles of
dance, including ethnic dances, such as Hula and
Tahitian. The convention runs the entire Memorial
Day Weekend from Friday May 23 through Sunday May
25. You can dance all night at this convention if
you wanted to and take lessons on dances that you have
perhaps never even heard of. DanzaPalooza brings in
the top instructors from the Midwest and across the
country to teach the classes available at this event.
As one of the nations top Polynesian instructors, Gwen
Kennedy will be teaching beginner Hula on Saturday from 2
to 3 pm and beginner Tahitian dance from 3 to 4 pm.
You can purchase tickets to take an individual workshop
for $10 per class. Also available are tickets for
evenings, all day, and a pass for the entire for the
weekend. If you are interested in an all-day or
weekend pass, hurry as early-bird special pricing ends May
18.
DanzaPalooza
is held at
Sheraton Lisle Hotel
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-505-1000
Visit the website for full
details.
Also provided below for your convenience is the
Registration Form and Weekend Schedule
DanzaPalooza Official Web Site
DanzaPalooza Event Schedule (346K)
DanzaPalooza Event Registration Form (346K)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
LaGrange Pet Parade
LaGrange, IL
9:30 - 11:00 AM
"For the past [68] years, children of all ages have delighted in one of our community’s most treasured events — America’s Original Pet Parade! This colorful, crowd-pleasing event is sponsored by Pets and Pals Charities Ltd., and is truly one of a kind.
From children showcasing their pets, to marching bands, floats, and clowns, the Pet Parade provides wholesome fun and entertainment for the entire family.
"Pets and Pals Charities, established in 1999, is headquartered in La Grange, Illinois. It is dedicated to promoting and supporting the health and care of animals in Metropolitan Chicago. In addition it promotes awareness of the value of animals in individuals lives and the special bonds that exists between kids and animals. Pets and Pals Charities accomplishes its mission through sponsorship of the acclaimed La Grange Pet Parade, providing educational scholarships for youth, and promoting responsible pet ownership through classes that show people how to care for their pets."
The Barefoot Hawaiian is delighted to be one of the
marching performers in this parade and taking part in an
event with a wonderful cause. The parade
starts at Cossitt Ave. and LaGrange Rd. in LaGrange.
Barefoot Hawaiian is unit #15 in the
parade
LaGrange Pet Parade Official Web Site
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Luau at Kemmerling Pool
Roselle, IL
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Set your clocks to island time and get ready to celebrate Summer
with the Luau at Kemmerling Pool.
Aloha! Come enjoy a night at the Kemmerling Pool and experience a
real Hawaiian Luau. The evening will include Island food, drink, live music, hula and fire dances.
The Barefoot Hawaiian brings the
luau to life with its professional dance troupe. Drummers and live music will recreate sounds of the
islands, while professional dancers provide the visual
experience. The evening comes to
a close after sunset with the spectacular fire dance.
Luau Prices
for Advanced Ticket Sales
Pool Pass Holders — $7
Resident Non-Pool Pass Holders — $14
Non-Resident Non-Pool Pass Holder — $19
At the door
for everyone — $20
So purchase in advance and save.
Luau held
at
Kemmerling Pool
Roselle Park District
400 S. Prospect St.
Roselle, Illinois
Register in advance at the
Roselle Park District
555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Roselle, Illinois 60172
(630) 894-4200
Kemmerling Pool News Web Site
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Six Corners BBQ Fest
Chicago, IL
8:00 PM
"Welcome to the 6 Corners BBQ Fest
—
Pulled pork. Baby back ribs. Beef brisket. BBQ turkey legs. These are just a handful of the backyard BBQ delicacies taking over the grills during the fourth annual 6 Corners BBQ Festival. In addition to mouth-watering food from six area restaurants, two stage host rockin’ musicians. The family-friendly extravaganza also features Kids Corner, chock full of inflatable, games and arts activities for the kids. All profits from the fest will go toward local arts organizations."
The weekend of June 14 and 15 at Six Corners in
Chicago (The intersection of Irving, Milwaukee, &
Cicero) is the Six Corners BBQ Fest. Among the
entertainment planned is on the Family Stage (South
stage) at 8:00 PM on Saturday, the World Folk
Circuit.
“NAC
Presents A World Tour of Folk Music at the south stage,
Saturday , June 14 at 8:00pm.
Join NAC artist Dale Tippett, Jr. recording artist Bucky
Halker and Bristol Renaissance Music Dir Fred Lauritzen,
alongside Mark Piekarz, Richard Aszling, Agustin
Jaramillo, children from Irving Park United Methodist
Church and many more as they bring you music and dance
from the United States, Mexico, Spain, England, France,
Ireland, Poland, the Phillipines, Hawaii and other amazing
cultures from all over the glove. It’s a celebration of
Chicago
’s diversity as well as a high energy exhibition
showcasing music as the tie that binds all people
together.”
That performance will include Barefoot Hawaiian
dancers.
Visit the following web site for
more information
Six Corners BBQ Fest Web Site
— Note: Date Changed —
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Lake Park & Lake Opeka Show
Des Plaines, IL
7:00 - 9:30 PM
At the Lee Street and Touhy (Rt. 72)
Des Plaines, Illinois
Free Admission
Bring your own lawn chairs
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District
Part of the Des Plaines Park District's Summer Concert
Series
Friday, July 4, 2014
Carol Stream Independence Day Parade
Carol Stream, IL
10:00 AM
The Parade route runs along Lies
Road
from Country Farm Road east to Hampe Park
Friday, July 4, 2014
Lake Bluff Independence Day Parade
Lake Bluff, IL
10:00 AM
Visit the Lake Bluff Parade Web Site
for the details of parade and route
Official
Lake Bluff July 4th Web Site
Friday, July 4, 2014
Eyes to the Skies Festival
Lisle, Illinois
6:00 - 7:00 PM
The Eyes to the Skies Festival, a festival benefiting charities,
runs July 3-5. On
July 4 at 6:00 PM, the Barefoot Hawaiian will be
entertaining in the Children's Area of the Festival.
Eyes to the Skies Festival
Located at the Lisle Community Park
along Short Street between Ohio Street and the east Branch
of the DuPage river
Lisle, Illinois
Eyes to the Skies Festival Web Site
Eyes to the Skies Festival Children's Area Web Site
Download the Eyes to the Skies Festival Brochure (1,757K)
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Northwest Fourth-Fest Show
Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois
2:00 - 3:00 PM
This performance is part of the
Hoffman Estates Northwest Fourth Fest and will be held at
the
Village Green Stage
Located at Prairie Stone Parkway off
Route 72
in the Prairie Stone Business Park
Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Call 847-252-5448 for more information
Hoffman
Estates Northwest Fourth Fest Web Site
Friday, July 11, 2014
Palatine Town Square Show
Palatine, IL
12:00 Noon
This show will be held in the
Palatine Town Square
Located in down town Palatine near
the train station
To map it with mapping software, web sites, or GPS
use the following address:
40 N Brockway St, Palatine, IL 60067
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Pelican Harbor Performance
Bolingbrook, IL
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Come to the Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park the evening of
July 12 for a Barefoot Hawaiian performance and help
benefit the Lily Cache Special Recreation Association
Scholarship fund. For more information and to
purchase tickets, call the number provided below.
Admission
Prices
$25 — Purchased in advanced
$30 — Purchased at the door
Pelican Harbor
Aquatic Park
Bolingbrook Park District
200 Lindsey lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-739-0272
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park Web Site
Saturday, July 26, 2014
International Marketplace Sale
Barefoot Hawaiian Shop
1:00 - 7:00 PM
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be saluting O'ahu's
International Marketplace with its own International
Marketplace Sale. The Barefoot Hawaiian
International Marketplace Sale will be grand sale
of thing old and new, vintage and modern and will include
CD's, house wares, clothing, and many household items.
The Marketplace will have Polynesian items as well other
items from all parts of the globe. No telling what
treasures you may find. Refreshments will be served.
Tell your family and friends.
The Barefoot Hawaiian
International Marketplace Sale
Will be held at
Barefoot Hawaiian Shop
1401 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Saturday, July 26, 2014
From 1:00 to 7:00 PM
Cash Sales Only
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Indian Trail Beach Park Show
Village of Lake in the Hills,
Illinois
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Indian Trail Beach Park
228 Indian Trail Rd.
Lake in the Hills, IL
Free Admission
Hosted by the Village of Lake in the Hills
Lake
in the Hills' Indian Trail Beach Web Site
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Rockford Park District Show
Rockford, IL
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Show will be held at the Sinnissippi
Music Shell
Sponsored by the Rockford Park District
Cost: FREE
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Wilmette Aloha Night
Wilmette, Illinois
6:30 PM
Note the new earlier start time for
this year's show
Starlight Theatre
At the Wallace Bowl in Gillson park
Wilmette, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Seating Availability and Suggestions:
Bring your own lawn chair to
enjoy a close up view of the show from the lawn directly
in front of the stage and to enjoy the show from a more
comfortable seat. You will need to arrive early - at
least an hour before show to secure a place for your chair
in this prime location. This show is among the most
popular and attended of our public annual shows. For
everyone else, stadium bench seating a little further back
is provided by the park district. Please note that
these are permanent bench-style hard seats without seat
backs, so you may wish to bring a blanket, cushion, or
cushion seat with back to be more comfortable during the
show.
Sponsored by the Wilmette Park
District
(Rain Date is Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 6:30 PM)
Starlight
Theatre Web Site
Visit our Multi-Media Center to see
videos from previous shows
CLICK
HERE TO JUMP TO THE VIDEO GALLERY
This show
marks the 37th consecutive year of our Wilmette Aloha
Night performance.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
"Waves, Flowers,
and Fires of Polynesia"
The 10th Annual Halau Concert
Des
Plaines Park District
The Prairie Lakes Community Center Theater
515 East Thacker
Des Plaines, Illinois
This is a
Barefoot Hawaiian Special Event
Enjoy an afternoon of Music, Entertainment, and
More
One-Day, One-Show Only
Only $16.50 per person (adult or child)
General Admission
Tickets are now on sale!
This is a rare opportunity for the general public to
see our 2014 "Waves,
Flowers, and Fires
of Polynesia"
show in indoor auditorium comfort and seating, entirely
sponsored by the Barefoot Hawaiian. All student
divisions will be performing with special emphasis on our
younger dancers. This is the perfect opportunity to
see what our students have learned this past school year.
The show will be supplemented with some special
performances by dancers from professional dance troupe.
This complete and unabridged, "director's
cut" of the show will run about 3 hours and is
our best bargain of the year.
Visit our Multimedia Page to view
5-minute
summary videos of our shows from previous years.
Show Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Theaters doors open at 1:00 PM
Show includes an intermission
From 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the lobby
outside the theater will be a bake and craft sale
Download
the Complete Flier and Ticket Order Form (88K)
Download
the Theater Seating Chart (84K)
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Buffalo Grove Days
3:15 - 4:15 PM
At Church and Lake Cook Road
In the Craft Area
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Look for more photos from previous
year in our
"Community" Photo Gallery on our Multi-Media
Page
Saturday, August 30, 2014
KeyLime Cove
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gurnee, Illinois
Band and “stations” to learn poi
balls, hula and drum dancing
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Waves, Flowers and Fires of Polynesia
Show
7:00 - 8:00 PM
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
224-656-8685
KeyLime Cove Waterpark Web Site
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Cantigny Park Show
Wheaton, IL
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Cantigny Park
at the Band Shell
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Farewell to Summer Family Luau
Winnetka, IL
4:00 - 7:30 PM
Winnetka's Tower Road Beach officially closes for the
season on Labor Day. But do not pack up the swim suits just
yet. Tower Road Beach will re-open for one more day for families to get together and say goodbye to summer on Saturday, September
6, Luau style. Lifeguards will come back to guard the water from
4 - 6 pm and food will be served throughout the event with
the Barefoot Hawaiian providing music throughout.
Then the night really gets exciting with the Barefoot
Hawaiian's live luau dance and fire show from 6:30 to
7:30.
There is a fee required to attend and pre-registration is required through the Winnetka Park District,
either in person or online to determine how much food will be needed for the event. For more information contact the Winnetka Park District
via the information below.
Farewell to
Summer Luau Prices
Child: $5 for resident
and $10 for non-resident
Adult: $10 for resident and
$20 for non-resident
Tower Road
Beach
Located at Tower Rd. & Sheridan Road
Winnetka, IL
Winnetka Park District
540 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL
847-501-2040
Winnetka Park District Web Site
Tower Road Beach Web Site
Friday, October 10, 2014
International Night
Glenview, IL
6:30 PM
Pleasant Ridge School
1730 Sunset
Ridge Rd.
Glenview, IL
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
"Hawaii comes to Chicago" at the 19th Annual Christkindlmarket
Chicago, IL
1:00 - 1:45 PM
"Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. Chicago's largest open-air Christmas festival was first held on Pioneer Court in 1996."
The 19th Annual Christkindlmarket runs from November 21
through December 24. The Barefoot Hawaiian will be
bringing "Hawaii comes to Chicago" at the 19th Annual Christkindlmarket
on this date at the following location.
Daley Plaza
At the Richard J.
Daley Center
50 W. Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
312-603-2526
If you are closer to the western suburbs, be sure to
check out the performance in Oak Brook on December 7.
Christkindlmarket Web Site
Thursday, November 27, 2014
McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(Chicago State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade)
8:00 - 11:00 AM
43 Barefoot
Hawaiian representatives will be performing:
Professional Fire-Knife Performers
Professional Dancers
Keiki Division Dancers
Drummers
Banner Carriers
As has been
Chicago's tradition, the Barefoot Hawaiian
is the only Hawaiian Entertainment company invited
to participate in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
Parade Position: #26
Also added for this year ...
The Barefoot Hawaiian has also been proudly asked to take
part in the parade's closing ceremony
So look for us after the parade ends where we will be
free-dancing with
other selected parade participants to Taylor Swift's
"Shake it Off!"
Catch us on
Television Live on WGN-TV Channel 9
and WGN affiliate stations
Show Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Visit
The Chicago Festivals Web Site
Sunday, December 7, 2014
"Hawaii comes to Oak Brook" at the 19th Annual Christkindlmarket
Oak Brook, IL
2:00 - 3:00 PM
"Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. Chicago's largest open-air Christmas festival was first held on Pioneer Court in 1996."
The 19th Annual Christkindlmarket runs from November 21
through December 24. The Barefoot Hawaiian will be
bringing "Hawaii comes to Oak Brook" at the 19th Annual Christkindlmarket
on this date at the following location.
Oak Brook Shopping Center
Route
83 and 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL
If you are in Chicago, be sure to
check out the performance at the Daley Plaza on November
26.
Christkindlmarket Web Site
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