2005 Event Schedule
The following was our schedule of public shows, appearances,
and
special events for 2005.
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Friday, April 8, 2005
From Sala Cafe to San Jose
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Sala Cafe
4202 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, Illinois 60641
(773) 777-7252
Cost: FREE
(working for tips & donations only)
Map
Saturday, April 23, 2005
"Keiki Karnival"
A Barefoot Hawaiian Special Event
1 – 5 PM
At the Barefoot Hawaiian Store, Studio & Parking Lot
Cost: FREE
This is our big 2005
season-opener event!
Games and entertainment for kids and adults: bean-bag toss, hula-hoops, hat-making, lei-making,
drum-circle, hula dancing, bake-sale, and more.
"Scottie the Parrot" and a Magician will be present
(bring your camera)
Huge sale ! Our Biggest of the Year !
Almost everything in the store - some items half-price
Clearance merchandise table
Download
This Event Flier (121K)
Sunday, April 24, 2005
The Elk Grove Village Hawaiian Luau
3:00 PM
Cost: $7 per person
Tickets available through
advanced sales only
No tickets will be available at the door at
the time of the event
Tickets may be purchased at the
Barefoot Hawaiian Shop & Office
Or at the Elk Grove Village Park District Office
The Barefoot Hawaiian
Professional Dance Troup will be at this event
This event usually sells out - early ticket
purchase recommended
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Sponsored through the Elk Grove Village Park District
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Senior Celebration Day Show
2:45 PM
Randhurst Mall
Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by the Randhurst Shopping Center
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Attention: Gentlemen
1 – 3 PM
Nordstrom's at the Woodfield Mall/Shopping Center
Schaumburg, Illinois
A gorgeous Hula-Girl will be
performing in the Men's Department
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by Nordstrom's
Saturday & Sunday, June 4 &
5, 2005
The Taste of Des Plaines
1:00 PM on Saturday
2:00 PM on Sunday
Held at the Des Plaines Library Center
1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by the City of Des Plaines
Friday & Saturday, June 10 &
11, 2005
Bad Ass Coffee Company Grand Opening
8:00 – 10:00 AM on Friday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday
Bad Ass
Coffee Company
762 South 8th Street
Dundee, Illinois 60118
(847) 836-0820
This is the grand opening of a
Hawaiian-based company new to this area
In addition to the Barefoot Hawaiian, there also be free raffles,
free giveaways, and 2 radio stations (Y-103.9 &
STAR-105.5) broadcasting
live from the location
—
Featuring —
Our very popular Keolaka’inoa
Kukana 'Swinging Hips' Susan
performing on Friday, our handsome Lopaka Young performing a
Hawaiian Prayer (Pule) dance at 9 AM on Saturday, and 2 beautiful dancers performing a variety at 1 PM on
Saturday
Friday & Saturday, June 17 &
18, 2005
2nd Annual Halau Concert
6:00 – 9:30 PM
Des
Plaines Park District
The Prairie Lakes Community Center Theater
515 East Thacker
Des Plaines, Illinois
Cost: $10 per person
(non-refundable, cash or check only)
This is a
Barefoot Hawaiian Special Event
Enjoy an Evening of Music, Entertainment, and
More
— Additional Performance Added —
Two-Nights, Two-Shows Only
Ticket Sales limited
to approximately 580
As in previous year we expected a sell-out
crowd
————
Tickets Sales Have Ended ————
Available at the Barefoot Hawaiian Shop
& Office Only
Festival doors open at 5:30 PM,
Theaters doors open at 6:30
Show includes an intermission and we will have merchandise
for sale
Sponsored by the Barefoot Hawaiian & the Des Plaines
Park District
Download
This Event Flier (161K)
Download the Theater Seating Chart (84K)
—
Sign up date extended - second class added —
Friday, July 1, 2005
Final Registration Date for the
Summer Wahine (Hula) Dance Classes
Monday evenings
Now offering two classes
7:00 – 8:00 PM and 8:00 –
9:00 PM
July 11 – August 15
Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio
Space is limited
Download the flier and registration form (25K)
Saturday - Monday, July 2 - 4, 2005
"Tahiti Fete"
Tahitian Dance World Championships
San Jose, California
Members of Barefoot Hawaiian's
World Competition Team compete with fellow titlists and
champions from around the globe in effort to be crowned
best in the world.
For more information including cost,
travel, and accommodations
visit the official web site of
Tahiti
Fete
EVENT POSTSCRIPT
Congratulations to
the following competitor
who placed in the finals of the Tane Division
Phil "Makakoa" Zuziak
This means he
ranked in the top ten of the
world's most proficient Tahitian dancers in his division
Monday, July 4, 2005
Independence Day Parades
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be
participating
in parades in the following cities:
Des Plaines, IL
Carol Stream, IL
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
De Forest, WI
Friday, July 8, 2005
NBC Universal, WMAQ Television
Channel 5 Chicago
6:00 – 7:00 AM
The Barefoot Hawaiian
performs live on the
NBC5 News Today morning TV show
with reporter Jeanne Sparrow
Teaser clips and performances with
the Barefoot Hawaiian
shown throughout the show from 6:00 to 7:00 AM
The Barefoot Hawaiian performers are
Kelalani, Toni, Eileen, Kiakahi, and Christine — Dancers
Gwen — At the drums, and
Scottie the Parrot — Flirting with Jeanne Sparrow
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Exotica – Luau by the Lake
3:00 – 5:00 PM
FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt Road
Berwyn, Illinois
Luau by the Lake
is an event the runs July 7 - 10 at multiple locations
throughout the Chicago area and at various times with
various and individual tickets prices based on the day of
attendance. The Saturday, July 9 festivity runs from
Noon to Midnight, featuring many performers, with the Barefoot Hawaiian performing at
the location and time indicated above
Exotica is presented by Duke Carter & Eddie Angel
For
ticket prices, online advance ticket sales, and more information
Visit the
Chicago Exotica Web Site
Courtesy advisory to
our web site visitors: The above web site will not
render at all in your browser (you will get a blank page)
if you do not have Scripts running. Please do not
report this problem to us as we have no affiliation with
the Exotica web site.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Summer Wahine (Hula) Dance Classes Begin
Monday evenings, 2 classes now being
offered
Class 1: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Class 2: 8:00 – 9:00 PM
July 11 – August 15
Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio
Final Sign-up date: June 1
Download the flier and registration form (121K)
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Fox News in the Morning TV Show
Channel 32 Chicago
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Barefoot Hawaiian
competition dancer
Gabriela "Kelahi'ialo" Mejia
auditions during the show for the
"So You Think You Can Dance Chicago"
Dance Contest
Watch Gabriela's audition on
live TV
Updated
News Flash
Gabriela Makes Finals
!
It was announced on live TV, July 18, that Gabriela
Mejia has been declared one of the 5 best dancers in
Chicago and will be dancing in the finals of the
contest. Watch her compete live on July 19. Go
our event schedule for July 19 (below) for more
information.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Park Ridge Library Summer Tent Event
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Park Ridge Public Library
20 South Prospect Ave.
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
(847) 825-3123
Cost: FREE
This is an outdoor event held under
a tent - rain or shine
For more information visit the
Park
Ridge Public Library Web Site
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Homewood Days Festival
8:30 PM
Off Dixie Highway in
Homewood, Illinois
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Fox News in the Morning TV Show
"So
You Think You Can Dance, Chicago?"
Contest Finals
Channel 32 Chicago
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Barefoot Hawaiian
competition dancer
Gabriela "Kelahi'ialo"
Mejia
Has been selected as one
of the 5 best dancers
in the entire Chicago area in the
"So You Think You
Can Dance, Chicago?"
Dance Contest
Watch
Gabriela compete in the contest finals
On live TV on July 19 between 7 and 9 AM
In front of Fox TV celebrity judges !
About the
Contest and Show
Fox TV and the producers of American
Idol, premiers it's new reality network TV show, "So
you Think You Can Dance?" on Wednesday, July
19 at 7:00 PM (CDT). In a campaign associated with
this production, the area Fox TV producers ran a local
version of the contest titled, "So You Think
You Can Dance, Chicago?" The Chicago
area's top and best dancers showed to audition for this
5-day event. The Barefoot Hawaiian was proudly
represented by Gabriala Mejia. After a week of auditions,
only 5 were selected as finalists, and Gabriela is among
those chosen few.
Event Postscript
Congratulations
Gabriela for Winning 3rd Runner Up !
Read More
Below ...
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Fox News in the Morning TV Show
"So
You Think You Can Dance, Chicago?"
Contest Results
Channel 32 Chicago
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Event Postscript
Gabriela Wins 3rd Runner Up !
It was announced on live TV, July 20, that Gabriela
Mejia won the prestigious honor of 3rd Runner-up in the
first "So you Think You Can Dance, Chicago?"
contest.
Gabriela's performance was reviewed and judged by a
celebrity panel of three of the world's most recognized
experts in the dance arts: Adam Sklute (Ballet), Tommye
Giacchino (Ballroom & Cabaret), and Suave (Jazz &
Hip-Hop).
What Adam Sklute, of the Joffery
Ballet Dance Company, said of Gabriela's performance: "Unbelievable
control of the core and the center. That's really
amazing; I'm impressed with that ... Excellent! Really
good."
Thursday, July 21, 2005
7:30 PM
Sinnissippi Band Shell
Rockford, IL
Event Postscript Press Coverage
Rockford Register Star Photo and Caption
John F. Elbers/Rockford Register Star
The Barefoot Hawaiian Revue was the center stage attraction at the Sinnissippi Music Shell as they danced for the Rockford crowd last week.
Friday, July 22, 2005
The Tommy Bahama Store 10th
Anniversary Bash!
10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tommy Bahama
2100 Northbrook Court
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Friday, July 22, 2005
Palatine Town Square
12:00 Noon
Palatine, Illinois
Monday, July 25, 2005
7:00 PM
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
"The History of Hawaiian Dance"
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Schaumburg Public Library
130 South Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
(847) 985-4000
Cost: FREE
This is an educational event (with
demonstrations) sponsored by the Schaumburg Public Library
with the Barefoot Hawaiian as guest educator
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Neighborhood Watch Program's National Night Out
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Held at Lake Park on Des Plaine's Lake Opeka
Located on Lee Street between Howard & Touhy
Des Plaines, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by 5th Ward Alderman, Ms. Carla Brookman
This "National Night
Out" event is being held to
encourage the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Come out to show your support and be entertained
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Village of Park Forest Event
6:30 – 7:15 PM
350 Victory
Park Forest, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by the Village of Park Forest
Thursday, August 4, 2005
Norridge Park District's Aloha Night
7:00 PM
4631 N. Overhill
Norridge, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Food available for purchase at this event
Suggestions: Bring your own lawn chair
Sponsored by the Norridge Park District
This event will be held rain or
shine. In event of rain,
the Park District's Recreational Gym Center will be used
Friday, August 12, 2005
Wilmette Aloha Night
8:00 PM
Wallace Bowl at Gilson park
Wilmette, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Suggestions: Bring your own lawn chair
Sponsored by the Wilmette Park District
(Rain Date for this event is Tuesday, August 16)
Special Up-To-The-Moment Event Rain Report
Because the current weather
forecast predicts the possibility of rain, we are
providing, as a public service, the current status of this
event right up to time the event is scheduled to
start.
Current
Status:
This event is ran as
scheduled on August 12
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Illinois State Fair
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Performing in the Ethnic Village of the State Fair
Grounds
Springfield, Illinois
Sponsored by the State of Illinois
For
maps, directions, and more information
Visit the official Illinois State Fair Web Site
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Parrish Art Museum Fund Raiser
5:30 – 6:30 PM
This is a fund raising event for
the Parrish Art Museum held at the
Parrish Art Museum
25 Jobes Lane
South Hampton, New York
Tickets for the day at the door, proceeds going
to fund the museum:
Adults: $150, Children: $25
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing outdoors
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Immediately followed at 6:30 by a museum workshop
Saturday, September 3, 2005
Buffalo Grove Days
3:30 PM
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Carol Stream Multicultural Festival
8:15 – 9:00 PM
Cost: FREE
The Ross Ferraro Town Center
Located at Gary and Lies Road
Carol Stream, Illinois
Sponsored by the Carol Stream Park District
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Elk Grove Arts Festival
1:00 PM
Pirates Cove
999 Leicester Rd.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Sponsored by the Elk Grove Village Park District
Saturday, September 24, 2005
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Elmhurst City Center
Elmhurst, Illinois
Special
Charitable Event
Friday, October 28, 2005
Des Plaines Benefit to Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims
4:00 – 9:00 PM
Riviera/Grazie! Ristorante
1050 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, Illinois
(847) 299-0011
This is a special fund-raising
event to benefit the victims of hurricane Katrina.
All proceeds of this event will go to the Des Plaines
National Bank's Hurricane Fund intended to benefit the
evacuees housed at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines.
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be
putting on a show from 8 to 9 PM. Scottie the Parrot
will be present from about 6:30 to 8 to entertain
contributors. In additional to other ongoing
entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be
served.
Open to the
Public
Ticket Price: $25
(100% of the proceeds going to
the hurricane victims)
Checks to be the made payable
to
Healthy Community Partnership Foundation
(write "Hurricane Relief Event" in memo area)
Mail to
Hurricane Relief Fund
c/o Des Plaines National Bank
P.O. Box 2357
Des Plaines, IL 60017
or to
Hurricane Relief Fund
c/o Office of the Mayor
1420 Minor St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
A small supply
of tickets will also be available for
immediate sale at the Barefoot Hawaiian store
Call
847-391-5301 for more information
View
the City of Des Plaines Official Flier
November 15, 2005
The New Tiki Terrace Restaurant Opens
The Barefoot Hawaiian is the exclusive entertainment
provider
An exciting new restaurant, The
Tiki Terrace, will open to the public on November
15, 2005 in
Chicago's Northwest Suburbs. The Tiki Terrace will
be the place in the Midwest to dine in authentic South Pacific,
tropical paradise style atmosphere.
Enjoy Polynesian decor, South
Pacific cuisine, tropical drinks, and the entertainment of
the Barefoot Hawaiian. In addition, the Barefoot
Hawaiian has been assigned to train the entire wait staff
of The Tiki Terrace to ensure its guests receive the most
authentic feel of Hawaii anywhere this side of this
island.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Chicago State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade
Check your
local news and TV listings for times
This event will be televised
so watch us either on TV
or come down and see the parade in person
We will in 2 units in the parade
this year:
Unit #28
10 Barefoot Hawaiian
professional performers on and around
the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii parade
float
Unit #70
A total of 63 Barefoot
Hawaiian representatives comprising
Professional Fire-Knife Performers
Professional Dancers
Keiki Division Dancers
Drummers
Banner Carriers
Special Televised Appearances and
Performances
Get up extra early to catch us the
various TV stations and times:
| FOX
Channel 32 |
|
5:30 AM |
| WGN
Channel 9 |
|
6:00 AM |
| ABC
Channel 7 |
|
6:15 AM |
| NBC
Channel 5 |
|
6:35 & 6:45 AM |
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Hana Hou Dance Revue
8:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Free Show - No Cover Charge
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Hana Hou Dance Revue
8:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Free Show - No Cover Charge
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Hana Hou Dance Revue
8:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Free Show - No Cover Charge
Friday, December 16, 2005
The Barefoot Hawaiian Band
8:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Free Show - No Cover Charge
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Hana Hou Dance Revue
8:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Free Show - No Cover Charge
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Mele Kalikimaka 2005
An Hawaiian Style Holiday Celebration
Event
consisting of Luncheon, Party, and Stage Show.
Two Shows
1:00 - 3:00 PM
4:00 - 6:00 PM
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1 South Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-795-TIKI
Stage show with all divisions
(Keiki, Mahala, and Professional) performing. Audience
participation sing-along (lyrics provided).
This is a special advanced-sales
ticketed event. $9.75 for adults, $7.50 for children under
age 13. This one price covers everything including your
choice from one of three full-meal menu options; all you
can drink beverages of soft drink, soda, coffee, and tea;
tax; and gratuity.
Tickets on sale at the Tiki Terrace
restaurant.
Purchase your tickets by calling 847-795-TIKI or by
stopping in
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