Mahalo Michael

Hope everyone has recovered from the past weekend...what a fantastic time!!! 

 

The Party began with the Private Show down at Jimmy Buffett's on Thursday Night.  If you've never had a chance to attend one of these events,  it's a genuine treat.  One of the few chances many of us ever get to see Jimmy and the Coral Reefer's really up close and personal! 

 

Friday night, folks made the trek over the Koolau's to Andrew and Samanth Wiese's beautiful pool side home to enjoy the first Jim Morris Show of the week.  A crowd of 45-50 sat poolside and took in the best Jim had to offer.  In attendance were die hard Jim Morris fan's from all reaches of the Country and many others who experienced their first Jim Morris Show.  Judging from all the CD's Sharon sold, it was equally enjoyed by all in attendance and won't be the last for many of the novices. 

 

On Saturday afternoon the big "5 O'Clock on the Beach" Party at Tiki's Grill kicked off at 1:00pm.  The afternoon was filled with more of Jim Morris, cranking out his best party tunes.  Folks from Fisher House Hawaii were in attendance to experience how Parrot Heads really "Party with  a Purpose".  A multitude of Raffles and a Silent Auction, helped raise $2500 for the Fisher House.  The attendance far exceeded expectations with over 300 Pholks through the entry point!  The Phlock was decked out in their Parrot Head best and partied and danced the afternoon away.  Jim Morris played nearly 5 hours, and again offered folks on this side of the world a unique chance to experience his great songwriting skill's and most certainly expanded his fan base.

 

Saturday night offered one more chance to see the "Man" who started it all, Jimmy Buffett himself right down the street at the "Shell".  Parrot Heads were treated to a spectacular rain free evening with Jimmy and the Reefers playing most the "Yellow Album" some oldies but goodies and also tunes off the new "St Somewhere" CD.  Our club seats were almost dead center in the venue and offered an unobstructed view of the entire show.  If you've never been in the "Shell", check it out...probably one of the best small concert venue's in the Nation,  right at the base of Diamond Head Crater!  Our group danced in the Isle's and sang the night away with Parrot Heads from everywhere.  Some lucky club members were even treated to front row seats which turned up unexpectedly the morning of the show.  We even had a Coast Guard  re enlistment oath taken right in the middle of the show...Congratulations Renee Grix, and thanks for your continued service!  As always the show ended far too soon, then many of our group headed back to continue the festivities in Waikiki.

 

The weekend wrapped up on Monday evening after a much needed day of rest, at the 3/4 Time Bar in Makakiko.  A group of 35 again gathered poolside to enjoy some great food, good drinks, gorgeous sunset over the water,  and the music of Jim Morris.  Sing alongs were plenty and the whole neighborhood was treated to JM classics such as  "Up against the Wall" and "Mike the MD"!!!  Probably a first for many of our "Local" neighbor's...but hopefully not the last!  At around 1:30 am we had a few stragglers hanging on and kind or reminded us of  Jim's song " Some Nights You Never Go Home"!  Eventually though, the night ended much too quickly as the last of the Pau Hana Parrot Heads shuffled through the gate. 

 

Our Club would like to recognize the numerous businesses and individuals who donated  Raffle and Auction Items.  Much too numerous to name here, but they've been listed in our previous emails. 

Thanks to Theresa Johnson and the Fisher House Hawaii for all they do to assist the Patients and Family up at TAMC and letting us support their efforts. 

A big Mahalo goes out to Michael,  Alyssa and the staff over at Tiki's Grill, who took a chance on our club and opened up their fantastic venue to our group.  The drinks specials were unbeatable in Waikiki and the service was stellar throughout the entire afternoon!  

We also appreciate Jim and Sharon Morris making the long trip out here from Southwest Florida and providing us with such a high level of entertainment.  If you'd still like to check out more of Jim's Music or purchase a shirt check out his website at www.jim-morris.com 

A lot of hard work was also put forth by Pau Hana Officers Deane Leidholt, Jeff Eck, Rhonda Marlow, Lee Walters, Mark Jones the Board Members and also Sound Tech Steve Goodman was there for every JM show.  Preparation for this event started back in August, with first indications that JB was coming to town.  Many many hours were put forth since then securing venues, hotel discount rates, adjusting the website, coordinating airfare and travel, organizing club concert tickets,  mailing out tickets for both the Show and Event,  promoting, soliciting donations,  making banners, working the Event and all the other tasks that help make our "5 O' Clock on the Beach" possible and such a big Success!

Lastly we would like to thank all the Pau Hana Parrot Heads and Parrot Heads from all corners of the Country who came out to support the"5 O' Clock on the Beach" Event and Fisher House Hawaii.  Without your folks support it we wouldn't have raised a cent and it wouldn't have been such a big success!!!

 

Please check out Club Facebook site for more pictures.  Look forward to seeing everyone at our next outing sometime in late January.

 

                                                                                                   Mahalo and Finz Up!

                                                                                                   Pua Hana Parrot Heads

 

“5 O’clock on the Beach” Pre-Concert Tailgate Party

Join us for the “5 O’clock on the Beach” Pre-Concert Tailgate Party on December 14th, just prior to Jimmy Buffett’s show at The Waikiki Shell (the Shell/city of Honolulu doesn’t allow tailgatingat the venue prior to any concert). So….the tailgate party, formally called the “Elks Party”  is from 1:00-6:00 pm at the hottest place in Waikiki – Tikis Grill and Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave.  www.tikisgrill.com  just feet from the venue and right off the ocean. Tikis will have drink specials, pupus, the whole package. We’re bringing in one of Trop Rock’s most popular entertainer’s,  Jim Morris outa Florida, with a music style reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker and over 20 CD’s to his credit… check him out at www.jim-morris.com

True to our philanthropic mission, our desire to “party with a purpose”, we’ll have a silent auction with some great prizes in order to raise funds for our chosen charity Fisher House Hawaii.

Great island views, great live music, tropical breezes, great food, drink specials, and Jimmy Buffett literally just around the corner…… it really can’t be much of a better afternoon!

Special Hotel Rates – We’ve secured special Club rates (great rates) at some beautiful Waikiki hotels; all walking distance from the concert. Aqua Aloha Surf, Queen Kapiolani, Park Shore, and The Aston (home to Tikis).

Tailgate Party – How do I get there?

• Event Ticket – $15.00 (gets ya $2.50 drafts – cheapest in town, $3.00 rum and cokes, G&Ts, Sex on the Beach, $5 Mai Tais, Margs, Blue Hawaiis)….plus pupu deals. 
• Tickets will also be available at the door for $20.00;  everyone is welcome.  Pau Hana Club memberships also available at the party.
• 3 hours of validated parking at the Aston Hotel where Tikis is, or park at Kapiolani Park, near the Shell, and walk over.
•  Tikis is on the beach, 2d floor Aston Hotel, above Wolfgang Pucks’ (on Kalakaua Ave),  about a block Ewa the Shell.

As of this morning (14 Dec), due to the quick turn around for the Tailgate we can no longer process Pay Pal ticket sales.  EventBrite.com sales are continuing – $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.