2008 Public Event Schedule
The following was our schedule of public shows,
appearances, and special events for 2008.
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RECURRING EVENTS
Every Friday Night
The Ports of Paradise Show
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
8:30 PM
Call the
restaurant for reservations and details
(reservations required)
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
(At the NE Corner of Lee & Oakton
between Blockbuster and Radio Shack)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Every Saturday Night
The Hanalei Show
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
8:30 PM
Call the
restaurant for reservations and details
(reservations required)
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
(At the NE Corner of Lee & Oakton
between Blockbuster and Radio Shack)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
(No events opened to the general public occurred in
January)
Friday, February 1, 2008
Library
Lover's Luau
Huntley, IL
6:00 -8:00 PM
The Luau will be held at the Old Village Hall
located at
11704 Coral Street
Huntley, IL
60142
Sponsored by the Huntley Area Public
Library District
11000 Ruth Road
Huntley, IL
60142
847-669-5386
Download Their Event Flier (1435K)
For more information visit
Huntley Library Web Site
Friday, February 29, 2008
Chandler-Newberger Leap Year Luau
Evanston, IL
7:00 -8:00 PM
Chandler-Newberger Community Center
1028 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Sponsored by the City of Evanston
Parks/Forestry & Recreation Department
For more information visit
Their Official Web Site
(No events opened to the general public occurred in
January)
Friday, April 25, 2008
Huntley Library
Huntley, IL
10:00 AM
Friday, April 25, 2008
Show Premier: The Ports of Paradise
At the NEW Tiki Terrace Restaurant
8:30 PM
After a 5-month relocation from
Prospect Heights to Des Plaines, The new Tiki
Terrace Restaurant opens tonight with its first music and
dance show featuring the Barefoot Hawaiian.
The Ports of Paradise is our show
many of you Tiki Terrace patrons of the old location are
familiar with, but it is now being performed in a new
place on a new fantastic stage with an elaborate lighting
system and a state-of-art sound system, giving a familiar
show an entirely new and fresh look.
If you have seen our Ports of
Paradise show before, you will not have seen it presented
like this. Starting
tonight, the Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing this
show every Friday night at the NEW Tiki Terrance
Restaurant.
Call the
restaurant for reservations and details
(reservations required)
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
(At the NE Corner of Lee & Oakton
between Blockbuster and Radio Shack)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Show Premier: The Hanalei Show
At the NEW Tiki Terrace Restaurant
8:30 PM
After a 5-month relocation from
Prospect Heights to Des Plaines, The new Tiki
Terrace Restaurant is now open with its first Saturday
night music and dance show featuring the Barefoot
Hawaiian. We premier this first Saturday night with
a brand new show never before seen: The Hanalei
Show.
Enjoy The Hanalei Show
on a new fantastic stage with an elaborate lighting system
and a state-of-art sound system. This is a show like
never before seen in the Chicago area.
Starting tonight, the Barefoot
Hawaiian will be performing this show every Saturday night
at the NEW Tiki Terrance Restaurant.
Call the
restaurant for reservations and details
(reservations required)
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
(At the NE Corner of Lee & Oakton
between Blockbuster and Radio Shack)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 &
8, 2008
The Taste of Des Plaines
2:00 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
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tiki Terrace Grand Opening
7:00 - 8:30 PM
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be participating in the
official Grand Opening of the new Tiki Terrace restaurant
at its new location in Des Plaines with a dance
performance at 7:00 PM. In addition, the new Tiki
Terrance restaurant, will be officially welcomed to town,
with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia,
tentatively schedule for 10:30 AM. Lots of fun and
activities all day and evening.
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
(At the NE Corner of Lee & Oakton
between Blockbuster and Radio Shack)
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Saturday, June 14,
2008
"Islands in Time — 25 Years of Aloha"
The 5th 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 Evening of Music, Entertainment, and
More
One-Night, One-Show Only
Tickets Go On Sale May 24
$15 per person (adult or child)
General Admission
This is a rare opportunity for the general
public to see our entire 2008 show in indoor auditorium
comfort and seating, entirely sponsored by the Barefoot
Hawaiian. All divisions will be performing.
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: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Festival doors open at 5:30 PM,
Theaters doors open at 6:00
Show includes an intermission and we will have merchandise
for sale
Download
the Complete Flier and Ticket Order Form (435K)
Download the Theater Seating Chart (84K)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Mount Prospect Park District Show
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Lions Park Band
Shell
Lions Park
411 S. Maple St.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(at the corner of Lincoln and Maple streets)
Hosted by the Mount Prospect Park District
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Friday, July 4, 2008
Carol Stream Independence Day Parade
Carol Stream, IL
10:00 AM
After our performance at the 2007 parade, the city of
Carol Stream booked us immediately for their 2008
parade. Thank you to the residence of Carol Stream
for a great reception.
The Parade route runs along Lies
Road
from Country Farm Road east to Hampe Park
Visit the Carol Stream Parade Web Site
Friday, July 4, 2008
Village of Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade
Oak Lawn, IL
10:00 AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Ty Warner Park Show
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ty Warner park at Chestnut Street and Blackhawk Drive
Westmont, Illinois
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Lake Park & Lake Opeka Show
7:00 PM
At the Lee Street and Route 72
Des Plaines, Illinois
Free Admission
Bring your own lawn chairs
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District
Friday, July 18, 2008
Show in Palatine
12:00 Noon
Palatine Town Square
Palatine, Illinois
Hosted by the Palatine Park District
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Lake in the Hills Show
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Indian Trail Beach Park
Free Admission
Hosted by the Village of Lake in the Hills
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Village of Hoffman Estates Summer Concert Series
Barefoot Hawaiian performing "Islands in Time"
7:00 PM
Bring your own lawn chairs
or blankets
Concert held at the Village Green
Located at Prairie Stone Parkway
off Route 72
in the Prairie Stone Business Park
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Call 847-252-5448 for more information
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Barefoot Hawaiian 25th Anniversary Celebration and Sale
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Twenty-five years ago Gwen
Kennedy moved her
Hawaiian Entertainment business, which was then in
operation for already10 years, to Des Plaines, Illinois,
renamed her company "Barefoot
Hawaiian," and
incorporated the business. Today, the Barefoot
Hawaiian remains still at the same address.
On July 25, the Barefoot Hawaiian celebrates it's 25th
anniversary and everyone is invited. Complimentary
Ono Cake in the shape of an Aloha Shirt baked by the Tiki
Terrace along with fresh-brewed Hawaiian Kona coffee will
be served.
In addition our store will be
featuring a 50% off sale - first time ever that we have
had a big sale like this in the middle of luau season and
the middle of the Summer. All regularly-priced
apparel is half price for this one day only. Get
what you need for your summer luau. Included in the
half-price sale are Aloha Shirts, Mu'umu'us, Pareos from
Tahiti, Leis, T-shirts, and much more.
The Barefoot Hawaiian Shop
1401 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(847) 699-7336
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Friday - Sunday, August 1-3, 2008
Windy City Uke Fest
The Barefoot Hawaiian is a
participating organization in this festival
Featuring
15 Artists from Hawaii
Beginner through Advanced Workshops
Tropical Venue
Hawaiian and Local Vendors
and much more
Tickets and more information available at
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Norridge Park District Aloha Night
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Norridge Community Park
4631 N. Overhill Avenue
Norridge, Illinois
Free Admission
Food available for purchase at this event
Suggestions: Bring your own lawn chair
Sponsored by the Norridge Park District
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Chicago White Sox Home Game
US Cellular Field
Pre-Game Entertainment of Music and
Dancing
with the Barefoot Hawaiian Band and Dancers
3:45
- 5:45 PM
at Gate #3
It's
Beach-Bash Day at US Cellular Field for this home game of
the
Chicago White Sox
as they take on the Boston Red Sox
Game Time at 6:05 PM CDT
Enjoy an evening of fun with the Chicago White at
their annual Beach-Bash Day. Arrive early to catch
the pre-game entertainment at Gate #3 where the Barefoot
Hawaiian musicians and dancers will be performing at this
entrance to the stadium from 4:30 - 7:30 PM.
The
Chicago White Sox Web Site
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Wilmette Aloha Night
8:00 PM
Starlight Theatre
At the Wallace Bowl in Gillson park
Wilmette, Illinois
Cost: FREE
Suggestions: Bring your own lawn chair
Sponsored by the Wilmette Park District
(Rain Date: Thursday, August 14, 8 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 31st consecutive year
that we have been
performing this show
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Illinois State Fair
4:00 – 6:00 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 28, 2008
Wiki Wiki Tiki Raffle
Tiki Terrace Restaurant
The Barefoot Hawaiian is a
participating organization in this special fundraising
event for the American Heart Association. Watch us
and others perform and participate in the raffle.
More information available at
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Buffalo Grove Days
3:00 PM
In the Craft Area
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier
8:00 - 8:55 PM
See the Barefoot Hawaiian "Sons
of Samoa" Fire Dancers
Perform under the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
We will
be performing as part of the Carnival of Curiosities,
"Outdoor
Spectacle on Dock Street."
Chicago's
spectacular fireworks display immediately
follows the Barefoot Hawaiian performance.
Enjoy an entire evening of fun and entertainment at
Navy Pier's famous Halloween Festival.
Official Navy Pier Web Site
Navy Pier Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street Web Page
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier
8:00 - 8:55 PM
See the Barefoot Hawaiian "Sons
of Samoa" Fire Dancers
Perform under the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
We will
be performing as part of the Carnival of Curiosities,
"Outdoor
Spectacle on Dock Street."
Chicago's
spectacular fireworks display immediately
follows the Barefoot Hawaiian performance.
Enjoy an entire evening of fun and entertainment at
Navy Pier's famous Halloween Festival.
Official Navy Pier Web Site
Navy Pier Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street Web Page
Friday & Saturday, October 24
& 25, 2008
The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier
8:00 - 8:55 PM
See the Barefoot Hawaiian "Sons
of Samoa" Fire Dancers
Perform under the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
We will
be performing as part of the Carnival of Curiosities,
"Outdoor
Spectacle on Dock Street."
Chicago's
spectacular fireworks display immediately
follows the Barefoot Hawaiian performance.
Enjoy an entire evening of fun and entertainment at
Navy Pier's famous Halloween Festival.
Official Navy Pier Web Site
Navy Pier Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street Web Page
Friday, October 31, 2008
The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier
8:00 - 8:55 PM
See the Barefoot Hawaiian "Sons
of Samoa" Fire Dancers
Perform under the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
We will
be performing as part of the Carnival of Curiosities,
"Outdoor
Spectacle on Dock Street."
Chicago's
spectacular fireworks display immediately
follows the Barefoot Hawaiian performance.
Enjoy an entire evening of fun and entertainment at
Navy Pier's famous Halloween Festival.
Official Navy Pier Web Site
Navy Pier Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street Web Page
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier
8:00 - 8:55 PM
See the Barefoot Hawaiian "Sons
of Samoa" Fire Dancers
Perform under the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
We will
be performing as part of the Carnival of Curiosities,
"Outdoor
Spectacle on Dock Street."
Chicago's
spectacular fireworks display immediately
follows the Barefoot Hawaiian performance.
Enjoy an entire evening of fun and entertainment at
Navy Pier's famous Halloween Festival.
Official Navy Pier Web Site
Navy Pier Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street Web Page
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wahine for Fun Hula Night Dance Show
(previously show titled The
Mohala Dance Show)
7:30 PM
Students from
the Barefoot Hawaiian "Wahine
for Fun" Class
will be performing on stage at the Tiki Terrace
dancing hulas from the past and the present.
This show is
free to restaurant patrons - reservations required
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Thursday, November 27, 2008
McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(Chicago State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade)
8:00 - 11:00 AM
75th Anniversary of this Chicago
Tradition
Many Barefoot
Hawaiian representatives comprising
Professional Fire-Knife Performers
Professional Dancers
Keiki Division Dancers
Drummers
Banner Carriers
We are Parade Position #7
Catch us on
Television Live on WGN-TV
Channel 9 and channel 19 (digital)
Show Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
As a courtesy
convenience to our web site visitors ...
We offer for direct download from
our web site the Chicago Festival Association Advertising Supplement
for the parade that appeared Friday, November 21, 2008 in
the Chicago Sun Times
To download
this 12 page supplement, in PDF format (4MB),
right click the above image and
select "Save Target As..." Be sure to
notice our very own fire dancer, Tavana Hau (a/k/a
Richard) featured in this special supplement.
As has been Chicago's
tradition, the Barefoot Hawaiian is the only
Hawaiian Entertainment company invited to participate in
the Thanksgiving Day parade.
You may also
visit
The Chicago Festivals Web Site
Come
see us perform every Friday and Saturday Night
8:30 PM Show Time
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Reservations Required
Call the Tiki Terrace to make your reservation
Sunday, December7, 2008
Keiki Hula Luncheon Dance Show
Show Time 1:30 PM
(Lunch at 12:30 PM)
Students from
the Barefoot Hawaiian "Keiki"
Classes
will be performing on stage at the Tiki Terrace
dancing hulas designed specifically for the children
within their respective age groups.
GREAT FAMILY FUN
Reservations
Required
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Holiday Open House and Giant Sale
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Held at the Barefoot Hawaiian
Shop
50% Off Most Items in the Store
Visit the
Barefoot Hawaiian Shop on
Saturday, December 20, 2008 during normal store hours
for our annual Barefoot Hawaiian Christmas Open House.
Let us serve you free Kona
Coffee and Holiday Cookies
while you search for those last minute Christmas gifts.
PLUS
Complete your
Christmas shopping for those
hard-to-buy-for persons on your Christmas list
Get 50% Most Items in the
Store
Monday, December29, 2008
Cornille Family Benefit
Performances between 7:00 and 10:00 PM
During the week of December 7, 2008, the Cornille Family, a blessed part of the Barefoot Hawaiian Halau,
lost their home and all their possessions due to fire. This benefit is intended to help them move toward
recovery. This event is open to the public and
anyone wishing to help the family by their attendance.
The benefit will be held at
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
More information about this event is available via the following
Web Browser Loadable and Printable Flier (61K)
Downloadable Flier in PDF format (292K)
The Cornille Family Web Site
Contact the Tiki Terrace to make a
reservation for this event
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Year's Eve Polynesian Show
8:30 - 9:30 PM
This is a special event at the Tiki
Terrace Restaurant
Reservations Required
The Tiki Terrace Restaurant
1591 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-795-TIKI
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