Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas

Tickets are now on sale for ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas, a first-of-its-kind immersive holiday adventure in Hawai‘i hosted in partnership with Paquin Entertainment Group at the Hawai‘i Convention Center from Nov. 22Dec. 30, 2024. Tickets can be purchased at alohaimmersive.com, and guests are encouraged to reserve their preferred dates and times early as tickets are limited throughout the run and sellouts will occur.

Stroll through a wonderland of light full of holiday music, delicious treats, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re looking to create cherished memories with family and friends or simply soak in the holiday magic, ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas offers an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Tickets start at $26.99 for Adults and $14.99 for Children. Additional discounts are available for seniors, military members, and groups, and for an extra-magical holiday experience, a limited number of VIP Packages will be available. Tickets are for reserved entry every half hour, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

“The Hawai‘i Convention Center is pleased to expand its signature events to include ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas, which provides a fresh new way for families and friends in Hawai‘i to connect and celebrate the holiday season together,” said Teri Orton, General Manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

“Paquin Entertainment is beyond thrilled to bring the magic of holidays to Honolulu in this brand-new experience that transforms the ordinary into an extraordinary holiday adventure,” added Justin Paquin, President of Exhibitions and Theatrical at Paquin Entertainment. “There is no better place to do it than at the Hawai’i Convention Center, and we can’t wait to share this captivating experience with both locals and visitors alike.”

Guests will embark on a journey through a whimsical Christmas wonderland where every corner is a testament to the joy and magic of the season; each path leads deeper into a magical realm where holiday cheer sparkles. Take part in a snowball fight, make a special Christmas wish, or relax with a festive beverage while watching the show in the kalaidaSCAPE immersive room. There will be endless opportunities for photos with loved ones against enchanting backdrops, whimsical light sculptures, and festive scenes that are straight out of a holiday storybook. 

For Groups, Private Events, or special requests, please reach out to hello@alohaimmersive.com for assistance. 

Hawai‘i Convention Center Introduces New Pickleball Courts, Inaugural Indoor Pickleball Game

The Hawai‘i Convention Center is kicking off its newest sports courts program with its inaugural indoor pickleball games from Nov. 1-3, 2024.

The Aloha Pickleball Games & Festival, organized by Pop Up Pickleball, a division of the California-based sports event management firm Pickleball Management Group, will be hosting an amateur pickleball event for players of all ages and skill levels.

The Center has invested in 45 new pickleball courts, with 15 designated for use in the Aloha Pickleball Games & Festival.

“The Aloha Pickleball Games & Festival will feature a competitive tournament format with a fun-filled festival for the entire family,” said event organizer Scott Winters. “We have designed this inaugural event to be loaded with benefits for all players, including extra playtime and activities for the whole family. The Hawai‘i Convention Center has invested in new pickleball courts, emphasizing its goal of becoming a premier destination for pickleball enthusiasts worldwide. We are honored to host the first tournament to utilize these new courts.”

The tournament will follow official USA pickleball tournament Rules. Each player is guaranteed plenty of play time with a round robin format. The top four players from each division will advance to the finals playoff round to decide the top three places, which will earn unique tournament-themed awards.

Registration is open through Oct. 23, 2024, at https://pickleballbrackets.com?AlohaPickleballGamesFestival

Entry fees are $80 per person for the first event and $25 per person for the second event. Discounted fees are available for first-time beginners, junior divisions and military/veteran players. Spectators and family members have free entry to access to the Pop Up Pickleball Vendor Village and can participate in most non-tournament activities. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available by contacting the organizers at https://pickleballmanagement.com/contact/

In addition, the event will include family activities, raffle prizes, and a demo court. Each participant receives a gift bag with tournament souvenirs, sponsor gifts and hospitality tickets.

“We are excited to expand the Hawai‘i Convention Center’s highly successful sports courts program this year to include pickleball – a sport that has grown 60 percent in the past 5 years,” said Teri Orton, General Manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “Our new premium pickleball rollout mat courts play just like championship outdoor pickleball courts, and we look forward to hosting our first players during the Aloha Pickleball Games.”

In addition to pickleball, the Center offers 28 volleyball and badminton courts, 18 basketball courts and 11 futsal courts in its Level 1 Kamehameha Exhibit Halls, making it a versatile venue for sports tournaments of any size. Additional details on the Center’s sports courts program are available here.

About the Hawai‘i Convention Center
“Where Business and Aloha Meet,” the 1.1 million-square-foot Hawai‘i Convention Center provides a spacious, modern and flexible meeting space in the heart of Honolulu – all with an award-winning team and renowned aloha spirit. Conveniently located between East and West, the Center is a global leader for a diverse array of meetings and events, just steps from 30,000 hotel rooms in iconic Waikiki. The Center is a state-owned facility opened in 1998, and is managed by ASM Global. For more, visit HawaiiConvention.com.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. For more, visit www.asmglobal.com.

About Pickleball Management Group

Pickleball Management Group is a Northern California based company, formed by a management team with decades of experience in health club operations, sporting goods sales, product development and event management including 3 on 3 basketball events held worldwide. The company offers complete turnkey consulting and management services for pickleball facility planning, development and operations, sport programming, equipment sourcing, court construction, pro shop management and much more. The company’s Pop Up Pickleball courts have been a popular hit at tournaments, exhibitions, trade shows, indoor and outdoor festivals and glow in the dark events. For more, visit www.pickleballmanagement.com.

Join Us For our Annual Mother’s Day Brunch & Show Featuring Josh Tatofi!

Join us on SATURDAY, May 11, 2024 for a special Mother’s Day Brunch and Show!  Treat Mom and the entire ohana to a delicious brunch buffet followed by a performance by Grammy nominee and Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, Josh Tatofi! With special guest Manalani English-Souza (Miss Aloha Hula 2013). 

View menu HERE

Looking for a special gift for Mom? We’ve invited a few vendors to make the day extra special. Shop for special gifts from Maileo Designs by Josh Tatofi, Aloha de MeleHawaii’s Sweetheart DesignsChelle’s House Boutique and more!

Free entry for children 0-2 years. Strollers are allowed but anyone occupying a seat must purchase a ticket.

Tickets are $175 per adult and $90 per child (3-11 years old); tables of 10 are $1,700 (plus processing fee).

Tickets are non-refundable.

SATURDAY, May 11, 2024 

9:00 am – 11:45 am: Vendor Marketplace (4F Ballroom Foyer)

9:45 am: Doors and Bar Open

10:00am – 11:45 am: Brunch Buffet

12:00 pm: Performance by Josh Tatofi

Parking: $15 per entry

NOTE: Parking is limited. Offsite parking options available at Ala Moana Center (Map HERE).

For questions, please call (808) 943-3500

Hawai‘i Convention Center Launches New E-Bars and Permanent Artwork Series  

Two new ground-floor e-bars feature artwork by JT Ojerio of Aloha de Mele and Lloyd Boards of Kaua‘i

The Hawai‘i Convention Center, managed by ASM Global, has transformed its ground-floor Kahakai Lobby and escalator area with the installation of two new e-bars and a permanent artwork collection featuring the work of artists from O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.

The e-bars feature seating with individual power and USB ports and counterspace for mobile devices. The Center worked with artists JT Ojerio of Aloha De Mele and Lloyd Boards to select artwork that would enhance the look and feel of the spaces. There are three stand-alone custom installations by Ojerio, including two lei renderings above one e-bar.

A hand-shaped koa surfboard by Lloyd Boards hangs above the second e-bar. Artwork by Ojerio – a painting of loulu palms – is featured as a backdrop for the board, providing continuity to the installations. Across from this e-bar is a 6-foot by 20-foot wall mural featuring Native Hawaiian model Penina Vaimaona wearing a lei po‘o by Cheka Diaz of Kahihae Floral.

“This artwork showcases the talents of our local artists to guests from around the world, while brightening these new workspaces with a fresh and modern feel. The Center strives to promote Hawai‘i’s culture to our guests through our wide selection of artwork,” said Teri Orton, General Manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “The e-bars are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance shared spaces in the Center, providing easy access to value-added amenities for our guests.”

“I hope that guests at the Center find these pieces beautiful and welcoming and also reflective of what Hawai‘i is,” Ojerio said. “My artwork is often described as simplistic and bold, with just one subject – to me, that is Hawai‘i, simple and beautiful, but also bold and strong with its people and its culture.”

“We work with all local materials to make our boards, and we are grateful that the Hawai‘i Convention Center is taking the lead in showcasing products that are 100% made in Hawai‘i and supporting our local artists,” said Jeremy Lloyd, owner of Lloyd Boards. “It’s so important, and we are honored to be a part of it.”

The Hawai‘i Convention Center is home to a permanent art collection in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and its Art in Public Places program. It also hosts rotating collections in displays throughout the building. Learn more here.

Earlier this year the Center completed the installation of two new Hawaiian cultural exhibits on its third floor – the Pūali‘ahu Feather Cape Exhibit available to the public for two years, and a new permanent display exploring The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu.

VIDEO: Hawaii Convention Center Unveils New Health and Safety Program

The Hawaii Convention Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive health and safety program that ensures the highest levels of cleanliness and safety for our staff, guests, and communities.
While some of our protocols have changed, we will continue to provide a world-class meetings experience with legendary service, shaped by the spirit of aloha.
For more information, please visit: blog.hawaiiconvention.com/reopening-protocols-and-guidelines/

Check out HCC’s New Nursing Pod

Aloha, mamas!

We are thrilled to offer a new place for moms to pump and nurse with seating, dual outlets and USB ports while visiting the Hawaii Convention Center!

HCC’s new Nursing pod is located at the Lobby Level near Exhibit Hall 1
To unlock our new Nursing Pod, users may download the Mamava app or use HCC’s house phone (located beside the pod) and dial “0” to request for the access code.
Inside of HCC’s new Nursing Pod: includes Two benches, dual outlet and USB port, shelf, mirror, and coat hook.

The Hawaii Convention Center now offers a private, comfortable and clean space to pump or nurse. Look for the nursing pod located at the Lobby Level near Exhibit Hall 1.

HCC’s ADA compliant Mamava lactation pod is spacious, secure and offers a 60’’ turnaround and grab bars for easy wheelchair access. The pod includes the following features:
•    Secure access with Mamava app or access code
•    Two benches, 
•    Dual outlet and USB port, 
•    Shelf, mirror, and coat hook
•    Ceiling vents and exhaust fan
•    Occupancy-activated lighting

To unlock, users may download the Mamava app or use HCC’s house phone (located beside the pod) and dial “0” to request for the access code.

Click HERE for more info.

Join us for Sunset Mele and Night Market on April 20th!

Join Us For Sunset Mele and Night Market on April 20, 2018

Sunset Mele and Night Market is a free community event showcasing live entertainment, family-friendly movie, pop-up marketplace, artisan workshops, local eats and drinks.

Interested in sponsorship or vendor opportunities? Please email Michellee Phelps, Communications & Special Events Manager at mphelps@hccaeg.com

Next Event:

Friday, April 20, 2018

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

Free admission, parking is $5 per vehicle.​

Hawai‘i Convention Center, Mauka Side of Level 3 (Near the Charlot Courtyard and Lili΄u Theater 310)

Celebrate Earth Day at Sunset Mele and Night Market on April 20 with local eco-conscious partners and activities.

Support local vendors and artisans at our Pop-up Marketplace.

Pau Hana in our lounge with local eats, drinks and live entertainment.

Entertainment Schedule (Room 306)

4:00 pm Evan Khay and Keilana

Evan Khay

Keilana

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:00 pm Streetlight Cadence

Streetlight Cadence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:00 pm Ku Ha’Aheo and Kekaniwai

KuHa’aheo

 

 

 

 

 

 

7:00 pm Kawika Kahiapo

Kawika Kahiapo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8:00 pm Alx Kawakami and Blayne Asing

Alx Kawakami

Blayne Asing

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:00 pm Feature Movie, Disney Pixar’s COCO in the Lili΄u Theater 310.

Seating is first-come, first-serve.

Sunset Mele Feature Movie: Coco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:30pm-8pm Earth Day Terrarium and Mini Animal Sculpture Workshop (Room 307B)

Sunset Mele Earth Day Terrarium Workshop

In this workshop students of all ages will first be given a brief overview of plant adaptation and evolution.   Afterwards they will learn how to create their own terrariums using large mason jars, soil, stones, and succulent plants.  Upon completion, students will learn the fundamentals of sculpture and create small animal figurines made of air-dry clay to accompany their terrariums.  Space is limited, cost $25.

Click here to register

 

 

 

Support 50 local partners and vendors participating in our Pop-Up Marketplace.

Click here to view full list of Pop-up Marketplace vendors

Mahalo to our sponsors and partners:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunset Mele and Night Market Map

 

 

Hawaii Convention Center Legacy Forest

 

Photo credit: Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative

Through the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, a nonprofit organization that has led the permanent reforestation of more than 340,000 endemic trees on Hawaii Island, the Hawaii Convention Center has committed to planting 1 million native trees across the state. Join us as we support these vital reforestation efforts. With a few clicks, you can sponsor a Legacy Tree, track its development, and help Hawaii grow a brighter future.

We invite you to sponsor your own Hawaiian Legacy Tree. Planted on the Hāmākua Coast on the Island of Hawai‘i, your koa tree gift will perpetuate for years and grow to over 50 feet in its natural environment

Walk the ancient trails and feel the connection. Plant your ʻohana (family) tree in Hawaii and become a part of the rich history of this special place.

Visit http://onemillion.legacytrees.org/ to make a donation.

Hawai‘i Convention Center Is In the Game!

February was an active month for us here at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. On top of our list is the launch of our new state of the art athletic courts! With new volleyball courts and basketball courts, the Hawai‘i Convention Center is the perfect venue for sports tournaments of any size. The first athletic tournament to use our Volleyball courts is the AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix held last February 17 – 20, 2017 in our Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1. An estimated 1,000 women athletes, ages 12 to

18, from the mainland U.S. and throughout Hawaii participated in this inaugural event and we look forward to having them back again in the future!

Another notable event in February is the return of Pola Cosmetics group. We welcomed 1,300 guests from Japan who enjoyed a morning of festivities which included an award ceremony, lunch and Hawaiian entertainment in our Kalakaua Ballrooms.

Lastly, we welcome the Association for the Sciences of Limnology & Oceanography, for here for their

2017 ASLO Meeting from February 26 – March 3, 2017. This is an important meeting to address water issues and promote scientific exchange across the freshwater to marine continuum. The conference theme, “From the Mountains to the Sea” emphasizes the connectivity of our planet’s aquatic systems, and underscores the urgent need to share knowledge, insights, discoveries, and different world views

about the lakes, rivers, streams, aquifers, wetlands, and oceans that comprise our Earth’s hydrosphere. We welcome ASLO’s 2,000 attendees and wish them a productive meeting here in Hawai‘i!

 

Volleyball Courts at Hawaii Convention Center

Volleyball Courts at Hawaii Convention Center (Photo credit: Keith Uehara Photography)

AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix

AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix at the Hawaii Convention Center (photo credit: Keith Uehara Photography)

 

AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix at the Hawaii Convention Center

AAU Volleyball Honolulu Grand Prix at the Hawaii Convention Center (photo credit: Keith Uehara Photography)