July 28 , 2006
MEDIA CONTACT: Caroline Witherspoon
or Jocelyn Collado
Becker Communications
(808) 533-4165
BISHOP MUSEUM ’S MOONLIGHT MELE ON THE LAWN CONCERT SERIES CLOSES WITH ISLAND FAVORITE, THE MAKAHA SONS
HONOLULU – Guests will be in for an evening filled with moonlight and melodies as Bank of Hawai‘i presents the final Moonlight Mele on the Lawn concert of the series at Bishop Museum on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 . The Makaha Sons will once again close out this popular island tradition with their signature style of harmonies and on-stage humor.
For 30 years, the Makaha Sons have committed themselves to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music throughout Hawai‘i and the world. Today, they are considered one of Hawai‘i’s premiere Hawaiian musical groups, continuing that vibrant sound, full and rich with harmonies that only they can create. The incomparable vocal arrangements and delightful stage presence filled with comical antics of the Makaha Sons members, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Jerome "Boogie" Koko, and John Koko, have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide.
Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early for optimal seating and to enjoy some of the great food and beverage offerings. The Willows will be featuring a special Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, lau lau and more that may be enjoyed with an ice-cold Keoki beer right off the tap. Delicious barbeque plates and sandwiches from May’s Hawai‘i, and wine and snacks from Formaggio will also be available for purchase throughout the night to help create an ultimate sunset picnic on the Great Lawn. Moonlight Mele on the Lawn is also sponsored in part by Better Brands, Keoki Brewing Company, The Honolulu Advertiser and Hawaiian 105 KINE.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. to the general public and at 5:30 p.m. for Bishop Museum members. Tickets for the concert series are $15 General Admission, $10 for Bishop Museum Members and Bank of Hawai‘i customers and employees, and $5 for Children 4-12. Call 8 47-8290 for tickets and information.
With nearly 400,000 visitors each year, Bishop Museum serves as one of Hawai‘i’s top destinations, providing hands-on educational experiences to help residents and visitors appreciate and embrace Hawai‘i’s rich culture. By combining education, history and culture, the Museum strives to fulfill its mission set with its founding in 1889, “to study, preserve and tell the stories of the cultures and natural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific.” Located at 1525 Bernice Street , the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years, plus special rates for kama ‘āina , seniors and military; children under 4 years and Bishop Museum Members are free. For information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org .