News and Events: Upcoming Events
Here's what's coming up for Kamaka Hawaii!
The following are events that we plan to participate in:
36th Annual Na Mele O Maui Song Competition
Ka'anapali Resorts in Maui
Thursday, November 20, 2008
from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m
Fred Kamaka, Sr. will be attending the 36th Annual Na Mele O Maui Song Competition at Ka'anapali Resorts in Maui. He will present a Kamaka 'ukulele to the overall winner.
For more information, please visit: www.kaanapaliresort.com
The NAMM Show 2009
Anaheim Convention Center, California
January 15-18, 2009
Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. will be an exhibitor at the annual trade show for retail music store buyers, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, distributors and publishers of the music products industry, professional audio, sound and lighting companies, and commercial recording studios.
For more information, please visit: www.thenammshow.com
Rotary Club of West Honolulu's
52nd Annual David Malo Award Dinner
Hawaii Prince Hotel
October 17, 2008
Rotary Club of West Honolulu will honor the Kamaka Brothers, Samuel Kamaka, Jr. and Frederick Kamaka, Sr. for their outstanding contributions in promoting an understanding and appreciation of the richness of Hawaiian culture and heritage
For more information, please visit: www.rotaryd5000.org
HEART STRINGS: The Story of the Kamaka`Ukulele
A PBS documentary that airs on
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Check your local listing for time
The documentary is directed by Stuart Yamane and tells the story of
four generations of one family that has carried on the craft, values and
traditions that are Kamaka Hawaii.
See the article in the Summer 2008 edition of
Fretboard Journal and
the trailer on Pacific Islanders in Communication
Antiques Roadshow 2006 Tour
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Antiques Roadshow celebrates its 10th year of discovering America's hidden treasures. The three-time Emmy nominated series will be coming to Hawaii and visiting the Kamaka factory.
For more information, please visit: www.pbs.org
To purchase tickets, please visit: www.hawaiiconvention.com
The 36th Annual Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Kapiolani Park Bandstand
Waikiki, Hawaii
Sunday, July 30, 2006
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free Admission
Roy Sakuma and his sponsors have presented this festival since 1970. This annual event attracts an audience of thousands who come to enjoy a free two-hour concert showcasing the finest ukulele players, national celebrities, Hawaii's top entertainers, and an ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students.
For more information, please visit: www.roysakuma.net
13th Annual Ukulele Festival of Northern California
Hayward Adult School
22100 Princeton Street
Hayward, CA
Sunday, April 30, 2006
The longest running ukulele festival on the mainland. This annual event boasts attendance of over 1000 ukulele and Hawaiian music fans. All day entertainment, ono grinds and many ukulele vendors and friends.
For more information, please visit: www.pica-org.org
Kamaka Hawaii Benefit Concert
Hawaii Convention Center, Lili'u Theatre,
1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
Saturday, March 18, 2006
6 pm to 10 pm
In celebration of Kamaka Hawaii’s 90th Anniversary, the company is organizing the Kamaka Hawaii Benefit Concert, Ho'okani Mau Loa (May the Music Live On). Event proceeds support the 'Ukulele Guild of Hawaii's Ukes for Kids program, which provides 'ukuleles at no cost to Hawaii's underprivileged keiki.
The concert will feature headliner, Jake Shimabukuro, and performances by many other renowned musicians.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.tix.com
The NAMM Show 2006
Anaheim Convention Center,
January 19-22, 2006
For more information, please visit: www.thenammshow.com
MidWest Ukefest No. 3
Indiana State Museum,
650 W. Washington Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday, October 27 -
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Geoff Davis and the Key Strummers promise a fun event. Now registering for Ukefest No. 3.
For more information, please visit:
www.keystrummers.org
4th Annual Ukulele Exhibition and Conference
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort,
Waikiki, Hawaii
Friday, November 18, 2005 -
Sunday, November 20, 2005
The Ukulele Guild proudly announces its 4th Annual Exhibition. Great seminars, entertainers, and spectacular custom-made ukeleles. Begins Friday night and continues all day Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, please visit:
www.ukuleleguild.org
Starbuck's & Honolulu Zoo Society
Wildest Show In Town - Summer Concert Series
The Honolulu Zoo
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
6 pm - 7 pm
$2 donation at the door (doors open at 4:35 pm). Comedian Frank DeLima performs.
A drawing will be held for a Kamaka ukulele.
For more information, please visit: www.honzoosoc.org