2011 Public Event Schedule
The following was our schedule of public shows,
appearances, and special events for 2011.
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Saturday & Sunday, January 1
& 2, 2011
Aloha, Kanani™ Girl of the Year® 2011
Water Tower Place, Downtown Chicago
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (both days)
Don't miss American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Kanani
— she loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. Your girl can be among the first to learn about this new character's world.
Visit American Girl Place on the above dates for hula dancing
by the Barefoot Hawaiian, crafts, and free
giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Recommend ages: 8 and up.
"There’s so much to explore and celebrate at American Girl Place Chicago, located at the famous Water Tower
Place. Girls can meet all of the American Girl dolls
— from historical characters to our contemporary Girl of the Year collection.
Together, you’ll experience the whole world of each of these inspiring characters as you explore beautiful rooms filled with outfits and accessories.
Plus, discover our specialty shops on Avenue AG! Then it’s off to our Cafe, where your girl will delight in our selection of gourmet dishes.
There’s even a spot for her doll to dine! All of the day’s fun can be captured at our entertaining Photo Studio.
Girls can even share the spotlight with American Girl characters on the Celebration Screen, an exclusive Chicago experience. Call 877-247-5223 or go to americangirl.com to plan your next visit."
- American Girl Place Chicago Store
American Girl Store Chicago Web Site
Aloha, Kanani Girl of the Year 2011 Web Page
Chicago's Water Tower Place is
located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue
"Kanani" and "Girl
of the Year" are trademarks and registered
trademarks, respectively, of American Girl, LLC
Saturday & Monday, January 15
& 17, 2011
Aloha, Kanani™ Girl of the Year® 2011
Water Tower Place, Downtown Chicago
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Saturday)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Monday)
Don't miss American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Kanani
— she loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. Your girl can be among the first to learn about this new character's world.
Visit American Girl Place on the above dates for hula dancing
by the Barefoot Hawaiian, crafts, and free
giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Recommend ages: 8 and up.
"There’s so much to explore and celebrate at American Girl Place Chicago, located at the famous Water Tower
Place. Girls can meet all of the American Girl dolls
— from historical characters to our contemporary Girl of the Year collection.
Together, you’ll experience the whole world of each of these inspiring characters as you explore beautiful rooms filled with outfits and accessories.
Plus, discover our specialty shops on Avenue AG! Then it’s off to our Cafe, where your girl will delight in our selection of gourmet dishes.
There’s even a spot for her doll to dine! All of the day’s fun can be captured at our entertaining Photo Studio.
Girls can even share the spotlight with American Girl characters on the Celebration Screen, an exclusive Chicago experience. Call 877-247-5223 or go to americangirl.com to plan your next visit."
- American Girl Place Chicago Store
American Girl Store Chicago Web Site
Aloha, Kanani Girl of the Year 2011 Web Page
Chicago's Water Tower Place is
located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue
"Kanani" and "Girl
of the Year" are trademarks and registered
trademarks, respectively, of American Girl, LLC
The Barefoot Hawaiian performed
no shows in February that were open to the general public.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Aloha Get-Ready-For-Spring Half-Price
Store Sale
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come to the Barefoot Hawaiian Shop Saturday, March 5
for our giant 50% off Aloha Get-Ready-For-Spring
Sale. 50% Off prices include Hawaiian Aloha Shirts,
Dresses, Pareos, Keiki Clothing, and more. Stock up now
for the luau season; it will be here before you know it.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Hawaiian Spring-Into-Spring Half-Price
Store Sale
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The spring season starts March 21 and we're dancing
into it with hips moving. So move your hips too and come to the Barefoot Hawaiian Shop Saturday, March
19 for our giant 50% off Hawaiian Spring-Into-Spring
Sale. 50% Off prices include Hawaiian Aloha Shirts,
Dresses, Pareos, Keiki Clothing, and more. The luau season
is just about here. Are you ready for it?
The Barefoot Hawaiian
performed no shows in April that were open to the general
public.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Aloha, Kanani™ Girl of the Year® 2011
Water Tower Place, Downtown Chicago
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don't miss American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Kanani
— she loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. Your girl can be among the first to learn about this new character's world.
Visit American Girl Place on the above date for hula dancing
by the Barefoot Hawaiian, crafts, and free
giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Recommend ages: 8 and up.
"There’s so much to explore and celebrate at American Girl Place Chicago, located at the famous Water Tower
Place. Girls can meet all of the American Girl dolls
— from historical characters to our contemporary Girl of the Year collection.
Together, you’ll experience the whole world of each of these inspiring characters as you explore beautiful rooms filled with outfits and accessories.
Plus, discover our specialty shops on Avenue AG! Then it’s off to our Cafe, where your girl will delight in our selection of gourmet dishes.
There’s even a spot for her doll to dine! All of the day’s fun can be captured at our entertaining Photo Studio.
Girls can even share the spotlight with American Girl characters on the Celebration Screen, an exclusive Chicago experience. Call 877-247-5223 or go to americangirl.com to plan your next visit."
- American Girl Place Chicago Store
American Girl Store Chicago Web Site
Aloha, Kanani Girl of the Year 2011 Web Page
Chicago's Water Tower Place is
located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue
"Kanani" and "Girl
of the Year" are trademarks and registered
trademarks, respectively, of American Girl, LLC
Saturday, June 11, 2011
"Rhythms of Polynesia"
The 8th 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
Only $16 per person (adult or child)
General Admission
Tickets are now on sale at the Barefoot Hawaiian Shop
or by mail using the flier and ticket order form below
This is a rare opportunity for the general public to
see our 2011 "Rhythms 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 select
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: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Theaters doors open at 6:30 PM
Show includes an intermission
Download
the Complete Flier and Ticket Order Form (86K)
Download
the Theater Seating Chart (84K)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Chicago Beachathlon
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
North Avenue Beach
1600 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Barefoot Hawaiian dancers in Tahitian Costumes will be
cheering on the runners taking part in the event's 4-mile
race along the lakefront.
Official
Chicago Beachathlon Web Site
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Chicago Summerfest
Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL
3:00 - 7:00 PM
Lincoln Park gets festive with live music, beer, arts
and crafts, fine art for sale and kids'
entertainment. The Barefoot Hawaiian is proud to be
one of the featured entertainers at this festival.
This is a benefit event for Mid North Association.
Donation: $5.
The event will be held at
Lincoln Park
2045 N. Lincoln Park W
Chicago, IL 60614
Event Phone Number
773-665-4682
Event Website
Official Chicago Summerfest Web Site
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Village of Bensenville LibertyFest Independence Day Parade
Bensenville, IL
2:00 PM
The festival is at Redmond Park in
Bensenville with the parade running on York Road
Visit
the official Bensenville 2011 Independence Day Festival & Parade Web Site
Monday, July 4, 2011
Lake Bluff Independence Day Parade
Lake Bluff, IL
10:00 AM
Download
the Lake Bluff 2011 July 4 Parade Flier (1,570K)
Visit
the official Lake Bluff 2011 July 4th Web Site
Monday, July 4, 2011
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
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Lake Park & Lake Opeka Show
7:00 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 15, 2010
Cultural and Civic Center Show
Round Lake Beach, IL
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Show will be held at the Outdoor
Stage of the
Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Friday, July 15, 2010
Geneva Park Show
Geneva, IL
7:30 PM
Show will be held at and by the
Geneva Park District
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Aloha, Kanani™ Girl of the Year® 2011
Water Tower Place, Downtown Chicago
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don't miss American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Kanani
— she loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. Your girl can be among the first to learn about this new character's world.
Visit American Girl Place on the above date for hula dancing
by the Barefoot Hawaiian, crafts, and free
giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Recommend ages: 8 and up.
"There’s so much to explore and celebrate at American Girl Place Chicago, located at the famous Water Tower
Place. Girls can meet all of the American Girl dolls
— from historical characters to our contemporary Girl of the Year collection.
Together, you’ll experience the whole world of each of these inspiring characters as you explore beautiful rooms filled with outfits and accessories.
Plus, discover our specialty shops on Avenue AG! Then it’s off to our Cafe, where your girl will delight in our selection of gourmet dishes.
There’s even a spot for her doll to dine! All of the day’s fun can be captured at our entertaining Photo Studio.
Girls can even share the spotlight with American Girl characters on the Celebration Screen, an exclusive Chicago experience. Call 877-247-5223 or go to americangirl.com to plan your next visit."
- American Girl Place Chicago Store
American Girl Store Chicago Web Site
Aloha, Kanani Girl of the Year 2011 Web Page
Chicago's Water Tower Place is
located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue
"Kanani" and "Girl
of the Year" are trademarks and registered
trademarks, respectively, of American Girl, LLC
Thursday, July 28, 2011
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
Performance
Cancelled/Rescheduled
The following August 2 scheduled
performance of the Wilmette Aloha Night was cancelled at
8:00 PM that night by the Wilmette Park District due to
rain and weather-related poor turnout. The Wilmette
Aloha Night is rescheduled to Thursday, August 4.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Wilmette Aloha Night
8:00 PM
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: Thursday, August 4, 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 34th consecutive year
Rescheduled Performance
The following is a reschedule
performance of the originally scheduled August 2 show of
the Wilmette Aloha Night.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wilmette Aloha Night
8:00 PM
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: Thursday, August 4, 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 34th consecutive year
Wednesday, August
10, 2011
Veterans Park District Show
Melrose Park, IL
7:00 PM
Veterans Park
District
1601
Hirsch Street
Melrose Park, IL
Thursday, August 11, 2011
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 20, 2011
Aloha, Kanani™ Girl of the Year® 2011
Water Tower Place, Downtown Chicago
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don't miss American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Kanani
— she loves to share the spirit of her tropical island home. Your girl can be among the first to learn about this new character's world.
Visit American Girl Place on the above date for hula dancing
by the Barefoot Hawaiian, crafts, and free
giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Recommend ages: 8 and up.
"There’s so much to explore and celebrate at American Girl Place Chicago, located at the famous Water Tower
Place. Girls can meet all of the American Girl dolls
— from historical characters to our contemporary Girl of the Year collection.
Together, you’ll experience the whole world of each of these inspiring characters as you explore beautiful rooms filled with outfits and accessories.
Plus, discover our specialty shops on Avenue AG! Then it’s off to our Cafe, where your girl will delight in our selection of gourmet dishes.
There’s even a spot for her doll to dine! All of the day’s fun can be captured at our entertaining Photo Studio.
Girls can even share the spotlight with American Girl characters on the Celebration Screen, an exclusive Chicago experience. Call 877-247-5223 or go to americangirl.com to plan your next visit."
- American Girl Place Chicago Store
American Girl Store Chicago Web Site
Aloha, Kanani Girl of the Year 2011 Web Page
Chicago's Water Tower Place is
located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue
"Kanani" and "Girl
of the Year" are trademarks and registered
trademarks, respectively, of American Girl, LLC
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Buffalo Grove Days
3:30 - 4:30 PM
At Church and Lake Cook Road
In the Craft Area
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Look for more photos from last year's
parade in our
"Community" Photo Gallery on our Multi-Media
Page
EVENT CANCELLED
Please Note:
The following grand opening of Mowi Wowi that included a
Barefoot Hawaiian performance has been rescheduled to
Friday, October 7, 2011.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Maui Wowi Coffee House Grand Opening
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Maui Wowi
Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies
Belmont Station
945 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-738-3610
Visit
the Maui Wowi Web Site
Sunday, October 2, 2011
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Performance
9:00 AM
Busse Woods Forest Preserves
Performance will be at Ned Brown Grove
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF)
Friday, October 7, 2011
Maui Wowi Coffee House Grand Opening
4:00 - 6:00 PM
This is a rescheduled
event.
Rescheduled from the original grand opening date of
September 30, 2011
Maui Wowi
Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies
Belmont Station
945 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-738-3610
Visit
the Maui Wowi Web Site
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Trader Joe's
Arlington Heights, IL
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Come to Trader Joe's Arlington
Heights location where Barefoot
Hawaiian
performers will be dancing and meeting and greeting guests and
patrons.
Trader Joe's
17 W Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-506-0752
Trader
Joe's Web Site
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Day Pre-Parade Fire Performance
5:45 AM
Before the Thanksgiving Day parade at 5:45 AM (You'll
be up starting your cooking, right?) catch the Barefoot
Hawaiian Fire Knife Dancers performing live on NBC-5 and
ABC-7 TV.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(Chicago State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade)
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Many Barefoot
Hawaiian representatives comprising
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: 4B
This puts us very early in the parade.
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
The Barefoot Hawaiian performed
no shows in December that were open to the general public.
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