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Hawaii Club Luau

UP Hawaii Club 43rd Annual Lu‘au, March 23

Please come for a taste of paradise at the Hawaii Club 43rd Annual Lu’au on Saturday, March 23, at the Chiles Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30, with entertainment to follow at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “E alu like no ka pono o ke Ao,” which translates to “coming together for the betterment of our world.” We hope to share with the community the idea of coming together from different backgrounds and working towards a common goal.

You may purchase tickets online at www.portlandpilots.com/LUAU, in person at the Chiles Center Box Office (M-F 11-5), or at the door on the night of the event. When purchasing your tickets online, use the promo code “UPLUAU” to access student/faculty/staff/alumni ticket options. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please email upluau@gmail.com.

42nd Annual UP Hawaii Club Luau, March 24 

The University of Portland Hawaii Club’s annual Lū’au will take place on Saturday, March 24, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Every year the University’s Hawaiian community offers authentic aloha hospitality with kalua pig, shoyu chicken, poi, and other Hawaiian delicacies plus traditional dancers and decor.
For tickets please click on this link. People may also pick up and pay for tickets on the day of March 24 at will call. If you have any questions please email upluau@gmail.com.

Annual UP Hawaii Club Luau, March 25

The University of Portland Hawaii Club’s annual Luau will take place on Saturday, March 25, from 5 to 9 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Every year the University’s Hawaiian community offers authentic aloha hospitality with kalua pig, poke, chicken, poi, and other Hawaiian delicacies, plus traditional dancers and decor. General admission (12 and older) is $20; students, alumni, staff, kids 4-11, and senior admission is $10; kids under 4 are free.

For tickets email upluau@gmail.com. People may also pick up and pay for tickets on the day of March 25 at will call.

A Taste Of The Islands: Hawaii Club Luau, March 28

luauThe University of Portland Hawaii Club’s 39th annual Luau will take place on Saturday, March 28, in the Chiles Center. The popular event is filled with food, dance, and celebration, and this year’s theme is “Pi’i Mai Ka Nalu (Ride the Wave).” Each year students from Hawaii and their families share their Polynesian culture and traditions with the University and greater Portland communities.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Following a traditional luau meal, there will be a show featuring live music, hula, and traditional Polynesian dances performed by University students. General admission tickets (12-55 years old) are $20; student, faculty, staff, and alumni tickets are $10 (additional tickets purchased are $15); senior citizens (55+ years old) are $15; groups of 5 or more are $15 apiece; children (4-11 years old) are $10; and children under 4 years old are free. Tickets will be available March 23-27 in Bauccio Commons, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the event.

For more information, visit the Luau’s Facebook page or email upluau@gmail.com.

Faculty, Staff Invited To Showcase Hula Talents

hulahulaThe Hawaii club will be hosting its 39th Annual Luau on March 28, 2015. This year’s theme is Pi’i Mai Ka Nalu (“Overcoming/riding a wave”). As in years past the Hawaii Club extends an invitation to any faculty or staff members who are interested in learning hula basics and showcasing their dance talents in the luau show. It is always a fun role reversal when the students can be the teachers; they promise there won’t be any tests. Practice will take place on Sundays in St. Mary’s at 10 a.m., beginning January 25.

For more information contact Tiffany Harada at harada15@up.edu. Mahalo!

Hawaii Club Luau, March 22

luauAll are welcome to enjoy an evening of Aloha spirit and hospitality at the 38th annual Hawaii Club Luau on Saturday, March 22, in the Chiles Center. “A Piece of Paradise” will feature food, dance and culture of the Hawaiian Islands with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available to students, faculty, staff, and alumni for $10 per person, while general admission tickets are on sale for $20 per person. Children aged 4 and under are free. Please contact the Hawaiian Club with questions or to purchase tickets at upluau@gmail.com.

Faculty and Staff: Join the Luau!

Hawaiian Luau 1996 S3A dancers copy copyThe University’s Hawaii Club will host its 38th annual Luau on March 22, 2014, and organizers would like to invite UP faculty and staff members to be a part of the night’s entertainment. Hawaiian dance practices will begin the week of January 19, 2014. Faculty and staff whose schedules don’t match times or dates can contact the Hawaii Club and they will do their best to accomodate them. All those interested are asked to e-mail Tiffany Harada at harada15@up.edu. Mahalo!