Monday, March 23, 2009

halau na kamalei

We were so BLESSED to be invited (and treated) to a fundraiser for the award winning Halau Na Kamalei - led by Robert Cazimero. What a great night of ONO food, GREAT fellowship and AWESOME entertainment!! Amazing night!

Mahalo to Brad Cooper and the men of Halau Na Kamalei!! I MUA!!

So the setting was at Chai's Island Bistro - at the beautiful Aloha Tower...


Me and Bri - with beautiful Haku lei made by hand by Brad!! So beautiful - all from his garden at his hale!



Me with Brad, my former Social's teacher, master pahu maker, Hokule'a crew member... the list goes on - He is definitely one of my life mentor...


His BEAUTIFUL wife, Mi'ilani - also my yoga instructor!! She also has a Hula Halau of her own in Japan!! Amazing woman! Check out her yoga pictures that we captured on Saturday


My friend, Kyle - who also is a Grade-Level Counselor with me at KMS.


Just TWO of the many appetizers that was passed around during cocktail hour


Dinner: Osso Bucco and Dessert: Peanut creme cake, vanilla creme and chocolate cake


Entertainment - close up is Keola, one of the dancers in Halau Na Kamalei, next is my friend Noe from KMS, then the men of Halau Na Kamaleo joining in mele...


What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! MAIKA'I!!!
Mahalo again for Brad and Mi'ilani for treating us to the BEAUTIFUL evening!