Target Family Days - Hawaiian Theme September 12, 2010

Target Family Days will transform Theatre Way, near the corner of Broadway and Middlefield Road, into a walkable assortment of themed family entertainment this summer. Featuring Cultural Food, themed face painting, hands-on Art Projects, cooking demonstrations, bounce houses and more, there will be something for everyone on three Sundays from July through September. Plus, the street will be closed to through traffic, making a stroll along beautiful Theatre Way a fun and relaxing family experience.

Hawaiian Theme Featuring:
* Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band
* A Polynesian Performance - Dance Instruction
* Lei Making
* Hawaiian BBQ
* Na Wai Ola Hawaiian Dance
* Happy Birds

Each Target Family Day includes:
* Cultural Food
* Hands-on cooking booth with Chef Steve Cortez
* Themed Face Painting by Fairy Faces
* Street Performers
* Hands-on Art Stations with FREE projects!
* Bounce Houses & more!

The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band was formed in 1984 with the goal to preserve, perpetuate and promote the culture of Hawai'i. The name Kapalakiko is from the Hawaiian word for San Francisco. Even though our performances are centered in the San Francisco Bay area, they also radiate throughout the state of California, nationally within the United States, back to their ʻāina [homeland] of Hawai’i and into the international sphere of World Music. They perform not only to entertain audiences, but to cultivate their knowledge about the rich history of Hawai’i through music and dance. They provide "the good stuff" in the mele ku’i tradition. They use both traditional and western instruments and the various genres of Hawaiian music to emphasize the beauty of the Hawaiian language, lyrics, and poetry to complement the hula. http://www.kapalakiko.org

Halau Hula Na Wai Ola of Cupertino
The halau is under the direction of Kau`i Isa-Kahaku and has been in existence for over 11 years. Halau Na Wai Ola participates in several competitions, festivals and community events throughout the year and has traveled as far as Italy to perform. Halau Hula Na Wai Ola's mission is to make a positive impact on people's lives through the Hawaiian art of the Hula, and the spirit of Aloha. http://www.nawaiola.com

A Polynesian Performance - Dance Instruction
A Polynesian Performance embraces the beauty in the art of Polynesian Dancing. With their experience and knowledge they extend to the community their heart and soul to share their love of the art, culture and history of Polynesian Dancing. A Polynesian Performance offers cardio dance classes in the art of Polynesian dancing for everyone! Come express and embrace the sensual art of Polynesian Dancing with the sway of your hips and story telling with your hands. http://www.apolynesianperformance.com

Happy Birds
Ed and Julie Cardoza have been performing with their birds since 1989. Together they have performed thousands of shows in hundreds of different locations. The Happy Birds have been enjoyed by audiences as small as ten and as large as one thousand.
Prepare to be amazed by Yah-kee and Korbel, whose performances have been featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star and The Ellen Show. Their repertoire includes: animal impersonations, singing opera, crying like a baby, and even a song called Clementine! These Happy Birds are loved by children and adults alike! http://www.happybirds.com

Along with the Target Family Days, other exciting FREE events include: Dancing on the Square on Tuesdays, Movies on the Square on Thursdays, Music on the Square on Fridays, and Jazz on Main on Mondays. Other ongoing events in the coming months include seven special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, Monday and Wednesday afternoon performances with Lunchtime on the Square, as well as weekend Classical concerts and Cultural Events.

Full details at www.redwoodcityevents.com

Official Website: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/targetfamilydays.htm