Enjoy the ‘ohana at Slack Key Fest
Among Saturday afternoon’s performers at the Slack Key Festival are (left to right) Kunia Galseira, Cyril Pahinui, Peter Moon (hidden) and Sonny Lim. Photo by Oceanfront Photography by Tom Fitt Hau’oli Makahika Hou! And what better way to start the New Year than with the song, dance, food and crafts of aina folk during the 2010 Southern California Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Sure, music and hula are the main attractions of the day-long event Sunday, but bring an appetite. The Island Marketplace opens at 11 a.m. in the parking lot. “I want the Marketplace to become something that everyone is looking forward to,” said promoter Mitch Chang of Kala Koa Entertainment. “I’m beefing it up this year with a lot of vendors, Hawaiian food, shaved ice and live entertainment outside. Trader Vic’s will be serving up mai tais and chi chis. We also will have a benefit drawing for people to win a trip to Hawaii. The Big Island Visitors’ Bureau is partnering with the Festival and donating the trip.” Proceeds from the drawing go to the Museum of Making Music and the California Acoustic Music Project. If you’ve a penchant for poi, your palette will be pleased – who…
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