I stopped by Sig Zane Designs today to pick-up a “crisp” aloha shirt for this function I will be attending soon, and it turns out I showed up at the right time.
I knew that it would probably be busy in there being the Friday before Merrie Monarch, but I was relatively relieved that it wasn’t overwhelmingly packed.
I’ve mentioned long before they became a sponsor of this blog about how much I dig their clothes.
I finally had a chance to take some pictures of the place that I like to share:
Everything about this place is top notch
The second you walk in the door, you know you are in a special place as it’s just got this warm vibe about it.
Even the front door is beautiful
They have lots of different things in stock.
Womens attire and accessories
I wish I had the money to buy something like this little set-up:
Sweet dreams!
I commented to Kuhao Zane that their dressing rooms were so nice… that someone could live in them.
The most beautiful dressing rooms in all of Hawaii
I told Kuhao that I wanted everything in the store… and if you read this Kuhao… I wasn’t joking and if I could afford it… I swear I’d have one of every of your shirts.
I wish this was my closet!
As I was purchasing the shirts for my family, Kuhao mentioned that this week only, while supplies last, they are giving away free bags with the purchase of Aloha Attire due to the fact that it’s Merrie Monarch week in town.
Kuhao packs my clothes and gives me a FREE BAG which was totally cool!
So needless to say, you have to stop by the store and purchase your gear there to get the free bag, but if you want to shop online, they do have an online store located here: Sig Zane Designs
I’d like to thank Sig Zane and his Ohana for having a great store right here on the Big Island.
66 independent narrative films have been selected for the 2010 Big Island Film Festival, happening May 12-16 at Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Entries from 10 foreign countries join 56 American films including 11 shot in Hawaii locations, for a full slate of thrillers, dramas, comedies, family and animated films—altogether 12 features and 54 shorts.
“The shorts are really strong this year,” said Executive Producer Leo Sears. “We’ve been very impressed with the quality as well as the quantity. Maybe it has to do with the popularity of short video as an art form since You Tube has evolved. These are really good stories being told in a very concise and entertaining way.”
Highlights include the new short, “The Adventures of Chang Apana,” based on the real-life Honolulu detective who inspired “Charlie Chan.” Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa produced and stars in the film and will attend screenings on Wednesday, May 12 and Sunday, May 16 at the Best of the Fest event.
“Charlie Valentine,” a crime thriller with Raymond J. Barry and Michael Weatherly, also stars veteran actor Tom Berenger who will appear at the film screening Friday, May 14.
Hawaii is well represented, with everything from A to Z. “Aloha Daze” starring Pomaika’i Brown makes its world premiere at BIFF 2010
Zombies storm the screen in “The Rising Dead” from Cousins Brothers Productions. Other notable entries include BIFF’s first Marshall Islands entry, “Yokwe Bartowe,” a modern take on a mythical island bird-sorceress.
“Ajumma! Are you Krazy??” a hilarious look at Korean soap opera fans.
“We’re going to kick of the Festival with five free, family-friendly films including ‘Ajumma,” said Sears. “Plus we will be showing several of the Hawaii movies and introducing our celebrity guests. So we hope everybody will come down to The Shops at Mauna Lani on Wednesday May 12 at 7:30 p.m. and give them a big, Big Island welcome.”
The Big Island “Talk Story” Film Festival is happening May 12-16, 2010 at Mauna Lani Resort, “on location” in two luxury hotels, retail shopping center and restaurants. Rated one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine, the 5th annual BIFF is a celebration of independent filmmaking with movies, special events, Hawaiian culture and music, embraced by the Spirit of Aloha.
Mauna Lani Resort will offer accommodations at two ocean front luxury resorts, The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows and The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, along with unparalleled shopping at The Shops at Mauna Lani. Both hotels are offering very special Festival Rates starting from $199 per room per night. Please make room reservations with the hotels directly.
The popular and FREE Kalapana Lava Viewing Area in coastal Puna is now open three hours earlier, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, last car allowed in at 8 p.m. The County of Hawai’i enlisted private security firm, Jan Guard Hawaii, to begin management of the area last month. Currently, lava is not reaching the ocean, but a new trail allows visitors to hike out to view the mesmerizing glow and movement – conditions permitting – of the slow-moving surface flow above the pali (cliffs).
Visitors should wear sturdy, closed-toe athletic shoes or hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, and carry a flashlight if planning to stay after dark. Call the Kalapana Lava Viewing Hotline (808) 961-8093 for current conditions or visit http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php for Kīlauea Volcano eruption updates.
