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MEDIA RELEASE In 2015, Hulihee Palace will continue its popular monthly Sunday presentations of Hawaiian performing arts and monthly teas. In addition, the palace’s annual fundraiser, Day at Hulihee, will be March 28. Hulihee Palace is open for docent-guided and self-guided tours. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday—with the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kailua Village, decked with holiday cheer, hosts its monthly Kokua Kailua on Sunday, Dec. 15. At 5 p.m. Kailua Village Improvement District presents a free concert by Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Anuhea. Joining Anuhea will be Etua Lopes’ Halau Hula Na Pua Ui O Hawaii. As always during Kokua Kailua, Alii Drive will […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The grand dame of Alii Drive is expanding hours for museum tours to include weekend evenings during the holiday season. Hulihee Palace will be open 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 31, 2014. “We want to open our doors to the dinner crowd and kama‘aina families who are looking to do something […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kailua Village’s monthly Kokua Kailua is planned for Sunday, Oct. 20 and as always, Alii Drive will become a pedestrian-only walkway 1-6 p.m. It is an ideal time to stroll oceanfront along Alii Drive while browsing and shopping from dozens of island vendors that line the street. Historic Kailua Village merchants open their […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Enjoy sizzling summer fun at Historic Kailua Village’s monthly Kokua Kailua festivities Sunday, July 21. Alii Drive is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian-only walkway 1-6 p.m. during Kokua Kailua. Hulihee event remembers palace builder John Adams Kuakini The Daughters of Hawaii and Calabash Cousins present Afternoon at Hulihee 4 p.m. Sunday, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village welcomes the monthly Kokua Kailua event 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 19. During Kokua Kailua the oceanfront Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway. Dozens of island vendors line the road in addition to the many interesting shops that are open and waiting to be explore. All that strolling can cause an […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hulihee Palace is expanding its museum hours to be open most Mondays, with hours of operation from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The only exception is the Monday following the monthly Kokua Kailua Village stroll, when the palace is closed in the morning and open 1-4 p.m. Beginning May 1, admission fees […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village’s monthly Kokua Kailua will take place on Sunday, April 21. Pedestrians can enjoy the oceanfront setting 1-6 p.m. when Alii Drive becomes a festive marketplace. There are shops to explore, island vendors with a variety of art, crafts and other wares plus free entertainment throughout the afternoon. At 4 p.m., […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The picturesque, seaside grounds of Hulihee Palace will be the location of the annual spring fundraiser, Day at Hulihee, Saturday, March 30. An 8:30 a.m. traditional Hawaiian blessing kicks off the 9 a.m.-4 p.m. event, which is hosted by palace caretakers the Daughters of Hawaii and the Calabash Cousins. Browse among tented arts […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kokua Kailua welcomes everyone to enjoy the beautiful, sunny, oceanfront setting 1-6 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway during the afternoon event. When not outside appreciating the ocean view, there are interesting shops to explore, and dozens of island vendors selling arts, crafts, island coffee and more. And when […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Continue your Valentine’s revelry with a romantic stroll with someone special along oceanfront Alii Drive, which becomes a pedestrian-only walkway during Kokua Kailua 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. The next Kokua Kailua is Sunday, March 17. Kokua Kailua Village Stroll is sponsored by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village’s Kokua Kailua is 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 will include Kailua Village Business Improvement District’s gift to the community, a special concert by Na Hoku Hanohano 2012 Male Vocalist of the Year Kuana Torres Kahele. Joining Torres Kahele will be kumu hula Etua Lopes and his Halau Hula Na Pua […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village’s monthly Kokua Kailua is 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Kokua Kailua presents a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy Alii Drive as a pedestrian-only walkway. The festive marketplace atmosphere along Historic Kailua Village’s oceanfront is highlighted by dozens of vendors, artisans, unique shops and restaurants along the way. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In March 2011, Kailua-Kona sustained extensive damage from the Tohoku earthquake originating from the Pacific coast of Japan. Unfortunately it was no exception for Hulihee Palace. The palace basement flooded, the Kuhio building (where the gift shop is located) and the caretaker’s hale also sustained damage. Kiope Pond, a sacred pond built with […]

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