As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
A hot new workout using Hula Hoops ... Kimberly King learns how to throw an authentic Hawaiian Luau, San Diego Style- Hula Lessons & more. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A new cowboy from the wild west Jul 26, 2008
In Taranaki, a Family Court judge the other day found himself hearing a custody battle over a child named Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii. According to the Taranaki Daily News, "the judge was so worried about the effect on the girl he ordered her to be temporarily placed under the guardianship of the court so a suitable name could be chosen". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Couple turns Olympics passion into work Jul 19, 2008
Atlantans Ed and Sheila Hula turned their passion for the Olympics into a profession ... Its current incarnation, online at , allows the Hulas to reach a global audience ... Ed and Sheila Hula's publication, Around the Rings, brought them to the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hula and surf for a happier world Jun 29, 2008
Aloha Beach Festival: Picture a vacationland where boys and girls spend afternoons surfing, grown-ups frolic with Frisbees all day, and entertainment comes in the form of hula dancers ... There will also be performances by the aforementioned hula dancers, and handouts from surf-friendly vendors such as Patagonia. (Boston Globe)
Acts & Openings Apr 4, 2008
Taj Mahal and his Hula Blues Band ... The Hula Blues Band came together when he moved to Kauai in 1981 ... This annual fundraiser for the Kauai Historical Society features music and hula from 5 p.m. by local groups, an old-style Hawaiian luau buffet and the keynote performance by Pahinui. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Plenty to celebrate with Phillies promotions Jan 23, 2008
Also, collectibles honoring the division champs, a 30th birthday bash for the Phanatic, and the return of Hula Day with a unique "Flyin' Hawaiian" figurine of center fielder Shane Victorino ... Shane Victorino Hula Night ... The game will also feature hula night, where fans are encouraged to wear leis and take part in pre-game festivities. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Women's Basketball Enjoys Fun, Sun and History in Hawaii Dec 17, 2007
Kristen Feemster learns some hula dancing moves ... Inside, we had about two hours to roam the various stations demonstrating lei making, canoeing, spear throwing and hula dancing ... Some of the players got a hula lesson while others just went to the lagoon on the beach and enjoyed the scenery. (Catamountsports.com)
Iconic doll shows side for adults only Dec 10, 2007
The Hula Honey Barbie's bathing suit is described as "alluring." The cowgirl in short-shorts is a "unique cowgirl combination of wholesomeness and sex appeal.". "They are not sickeningly sweet and frou-frou," points out LaDina Ivins, manager of Dream Dolls Gallery & More Inc. in West Palm Beach, an 8,000-square-foot doll store and museum. (The Palm Beach Post)
Regional calendar Nov. 1 edition Nov 2, 2007
Sunday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m., Edison: The Wizard of Light (age 7 and up; 3 p.m., Best of Belmont Youth Video Festival (all ages); 7 p.m., Hula Girls (age 12 to adult), Boston Premiere. Handicapped accessible. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
THE RIDE OF HER LIFE Aug 24, 2007
" Earlier this month, she spent four days in Reno, signing autographs at Hot August Nights, a 10-day nostalgia-thon with hula hoop contests, vintage truck shows, doo-wop rock 'n' roll nights and Classic Car Show-n-Shine Competitions. "American Graffiti" is the hot rodders' "favorite, favorite, favorite film," Clark gushed by phone from her home in the San Fernando Valley. "Most of the people in that world have seen it hundreds of times, so it's like going to a 'Wizard of Oz' convention. They... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The man who played with dolls Jul 29, 2007
Another girl, young enough to be completely flat-chested, poses topless in a grass hula skirt. "Girl Crying" shows a girl of perhaps 6 years holding one hand to her cheek; she has a look of almost comical distress on her tear-stained face. (Boston Globe)
Boomer toys stand test of time Jul 12, 2007
When it was introduced, Silly Putty was a "novelty toy" that didn't boast the lasting play value that the Hula Hoop and Frisbee would have ... "Hula-Hoops became an immense fad in the '50s," Rich says ... Under big tops and in the gym, Hula-Hoops have shimmied back into the popular imagination. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Treasure hunt Jul 1, 2007
"We've seen everything from an accordion to an authentic Polynesian hula dance outfit," she says. Sometimes the donations come from heirs who are disposing of the estates of relatives. (Fresno Bee)
Onlytahiti.com and Devine International Marathon Invite All The Members Of YouTube , Myspace And Eons in Las Vegas Jun 18, 2007
Also, the Magical Hula Girls will bring a sense of perfume from Hawaii. If you are an entertainer and would like to be a part of this exciting event to perform for thousands of people, contact the LVmarathon. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The thrill of the hunt Jun 10, 2007
"Just outside the indoor-market entrance, Debbie Johnson and John Yox sat one Saturday, keeping an eye on their table and enjoying the breeze. The pair greeted customers, who arrived in spurts, with optimistic "hellos. "Like the sporadic customers, Johnson said, business "comes and goes. (The Morning Star)
Entertainment guide May 27, 2007
LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN S LIBRARY EVENTS: Halau Hula, June 3, 2:30 p.m., ages 4-12; Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee story time, June 11, 10:30 a.m., all ages; Stranger Danger, June 12, 1 p.m., all ages; magic mystery show, June 17, 2:30 p.m., ages 5-12; summer reading club kick-off at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, June 18, 6 p.m., all ages; butterfly gardening, June 19, 2:30 p.m.; Unwrapping the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, June 29, 11 a.m., ages 5-12, 520 Vine St.. SUMMER... (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide May 24, 2007
LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN S LIBRARY EVENTS: Halau Hula, June 3, 2:30 p.m., ages 4-12; Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee story time, June 11, 10:30 a.m., all ages; Stranger Danger, June 12, 1 p.m., all ages; magic mystery show, June 17, 2:30 p.m., ages 5-12; summer reading club kick-off at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, June 18, 6 p.m., all ages; butterfly gardening, June 19, 2:30 p.m.; Unwrapping the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, June 29, 11 a.m., ages 5-12, 520 Vine St.. WILD, EDIBLE... (Scranton Times, PA)
Mary Jane's Assets Causing Stir in Spider-Man's World May 17, 2007
HONOLULU (AP) Organizers of the first international hula conference want to use the dance to get more people familiar with Hawaiian language, culture and traditions. The hula, which uses the slow swaying of the hips and a wavy movement of the arms to represent plants, animals or even war, has continued to gain interest throughout the world despite limited opportunities to learn from Native Hawaiians ... The conference is capped at 1,000 participants who will learn from dozens of Hawaii's... (Fox News -- Views)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
SAN MARCOS ---- Halau Hula O Ka'eo will host its second luau fundraiser May 19 at the San Marcos Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the show to begin at 6:30. (North County Times)
New 'Dogs assistant knows hiring's issue Mar 4, 2007
"In addition, former Fresno State quarterback Jeff Grady will take over as the tight ends coach. Grady, who suited up for the Bulldogs from 1999-2003, served as a graduate assistant last season. He called the plays at the Hula Bowl in January."I really think Jeff Grady will be one of the young and up-and-coming stars in the future," Hill said. "I thought keeping him was a no-brainer. " The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6362. The most valuable version of the 1909 Honus Wagner tobacco... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Aina Defeats Kai In Wild Finish At Hula Bowl Jan 16, 2007
HONOLULU (AP) -The Hula Bowl was the perfect ending to cornerback Reggie Lewis' career at Florida ... "We want to win everything. We're going out as champs and we're going out on top at the Hula Bowl. So it can't get no better than this." ... Clemson's Reggie Merriweather scored on a 1-yard run with 44 seconds left, and Tigers teammate Will Proctor completed a 2-point conversion pass to Tennessee's Bret Smith to help the Aina beat the Kai 18-10 in the Hula Bowl on Sunday night. (Kpmariners.com)
