2011 Chinese New Year Celebrations

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Chinatown!  Food and fun begin tonight through Saturday evening!  Click here to see a list of the different restaurants and businesses offering discounts through the month of February.  Enjoy! 

Friday, January 28, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii presents
62nd Annual Narcissus Festival and
Choy Cheng, Traditional Lion Dance Blessing, and
Chinatown Open House
In Chinatown and at Chinatown Cultural Plaza. The evening begins at 8 South King St. with the traditional Chinese lion dance blessing -- Choy Cheng. The Narcissus Queen and her court will visit Chinatown businesses and their patrons. Stores celebrate by lighting firecrackers and offering lisee (good luck money envelopes) to the dancing lions. Meanwhile, the Chinatown Open House celebration takes place at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, with food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and entertainment.

Saturday, January 29, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open to the public, Free
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii hosts the
Chinatown New Year Celebration
Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Food vendors provide an assortment of Chinese ethnic favorites, including jai (vegetarian monk’s food), gin doi (Chinese doughnut), gau (New Year pudding), and jook (rice soup). Entertainment includes ethnic dance troupes, local musical groups, and martial arts and weapons demonstrations.

Saturday, January 29, 3:30– 5:30 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinatown Merchants Association presents
Night in Chinatown Parade
The “Night In Chinatown” Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. on Hotel Street at the
State Capitol and proceeds to Maunakea Street. Parade participants include Festival Queens and their courts, cultural organizations, kung fu martial artists, lion and dragon dance associations, including a special performance by a 150 foot dragon. For more information about this event or to participate, call Gifford Chang at (808) 306-4570 or Denton Chun at (808) 375-2488, or email hawaiichinatown@yahoo.com.

Saturday, January 29, 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinatown Merchants Association presents
Night in Chinatown Festival
On Maunakea Street and Smith Street. This all-day block party features booths with home-cooked Asian food and traditional New Year’s arts and crafts, as well as, entertainment on two stages with martial arts, cultural demonstrations, and Chinese lion and dragon dance performances. Visit Keiki Land where there are activities for children of all ages, from inflatable rides to games. Join the Little Miss Chinatown activity and have an opportunity to participate in the parade. Also, special guests, including lion dance performances and other fun activities will occur throughout the day. Don’t miss this major opportunity to purchase special food or items to welcome the Lunar New Year! For more information about this event or to participate, call Gifford Chang at (808) 306-4570 or Kelfred Chang at (808) 306-4584, or email hawaiichinatown@yahoo.com
chinese new year celebrations

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Love Street Food?

If you love food, this sounds like heaven!  Happy Eating!

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New Labeling Requirements for Meat & Poultry Starting January 1, 2012

To learn more about the new requirements, check out the Federal Register Posting or USDA New Release.

Current Meat Label

Delicious Spanish Rolls at Nanding's Bakery

Soft.  Buttery.  Lightly Sweet.  The Spanish Rolls at Nanding's Bakery are definitely one of our favorites!  Can't wait to try more!  Happy Eating!

Happy Eating at:

Nanding's Bakery
918 Gulick Avenue
Honolulu, HI  96819
Ph.  841-4731

*NEW* Slow Art Fridays

SLOW ART FRIDAYS
Every THIRD Friday of the month, join the Arts
District of Honolulu for a slower paced alternative to First Friday.

Where:  Downtown Honolulu (Chinatown)
When:  Friday, January 21st, 5 to 7 pm & beyond.
  
THE SLOW ART FAIR -- 6–8pm, FREE
Between Hawaii Theater and Marks Garage on Pauahi Street between Bethel and Nuuanu.

Organic food & wine, from Brasserie du Vin; vintage recipes from Soul de Cuba, scrumptious local desserts from Otto Cake. Micro-brewed beers from Marks. Slow Food of Kapiolani Community College’s handmade fro-yo (frozen yogurt) and citrus aid. Park your bike with the extraordinary Bike Valet. Relax at our 35-foot table in the middle of the street, with canvas tablecloths & candlelight.

Local Do-It-Yourself and vintage flea-market from Rock Shop, Shop & Bop, and Art & Flea.

Live acoustic music across from Hawaii Theatre between Bethel and Nuuanu.

:: BAR 35 ::
DJs every Friday Night @ Bar 35 -- 9:00pm - 2:00am. DJs Fhombus and Audissey play Hip hop and reggae, rock, 80s and groove.

:: BRASSERIE DU VIN ::
Hops and Grinds Geer Dinner Series -- 6:00pm. NEW! A monthly dinner offered the third Friday of each month featuring unique pairings of artisan and craft beers and a multi-course course food menu. Themes will change monthly and dinners are hosted by beer aficionado Andy Baker. $50 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reception starts at 6:00 pm. Limited seating and reservations required.

:: ETOWN :: 
Local fashion design workshop with retro designs from recycled vintage materials and re-purposed sailcloth.

:: STUDIO OF ROY VENTERS ::
Treasures await the patient curiosity seeker. Find what you never knew you were missing!

:: SUPER CITIZEN ::
A Sustainable Lifestyle store offering alternative choices to your everyday purchases. New stock in. Come down and check it out! Slow Art Friday Specials…10% off everything in the store!!

 :: THEVENUE @ BAMBUTWO :: 
Count Dracula Hawaii 2011 -- 8:00pm. From the Creators of Miss Vamp Hawaii 2010. This time, the men take the stage! Count Dracula was a European nobleman and a gentleman, an enigmatic character who possessed a certain charm, wit and masculinity that made him completely irresistible. The Dark Lord will be crowned Count Dracula Hawaii 2011. Prizes for the winner, first runner-up and Most Debonair. For more details go to www.djnocturna.com. $10 advanced tickets; $15 at the door. 21+

http://www.artsdistricthonolulu.com/artsdistrictevents1.html#slow 

Clearance on Black Reusable Bags **SOLD OUT**

Clearance Price  - Only $1.00 per bag
(Regular Price $3.50 per bag)
Limited quantity available!

This reusable grocery/tote bag is great for carrying groceries, shopping at the mall or hanging at the beach.  To order, just give us a call at (808) 845-3262 or email us at info@danalabels.com.   

Features:

• Eco-Friendly
• Light & Durable
• 100% Rip Stop Polyester
• Large Interior Volume
• Machine Washable
• Compact and Easy to Fold - Folds into a small inner pocket

February's Free Business Seminar Topic: Labels

Labels (Basics & Helpful Hints) 

Date:  February 24th

Time:  10 to 11 am
Where:  Dana Labels, Inc.
              1920 Colburn Street, 96819 

To register, please call 808-845-3262 or email. Please tell us which seminar you plan to attend, how many seats you would like to reserve, and provide your name and phone number.

Check back regularly or visit our website, facebook and twitter accounts for the latest information including upcoming seminar topics.

Free Valentine's Day Labels at Dana Labels - 2011

Get 25 free Valentine labels by placing ANY order with Dana Labels.  What a lovely reason to reorder or send in your new label design!  While supplies last!

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Make Cute Gift Bags from Your Old Calendars

It always seems like such a waste to throw away the beautiful, fun or cute photos from the yearly calendars.  That's why I thought this was such a great idea to share.  All you need is an old calendar with great photos and some glue.  I had a ruler handy but it is such an easy project that you can just wing it if you want to...Happy Crafting!

Mini Gift Bag Made from an Old Calendar Page

 

Flip the photo page of the calendar over so the month is upside down

and is at the "bottom" of the page.  Make a 1/2 inch fold at the "top"

of the page and glue down. This makes the top of your bag.

Find the center of the paper.  Measure 2 inches to the right of the center 

and fold down.  Repeat on the left side. This becomes the front of your bag.

 

Measure 1 inch to the right of the right fold you just made.  

and fold down.  Repeat on the left side.  This makes the sides of the bag.

Glue right and left sides together.  This makes the back of the bag.

Please note:  The sides may overlap.  If you would like, you can

cut the paper so the back seam is in the middle of the bag.

Make 1 inch slits in the corners of the bottom of the bag.

 

Fold the sides in first.  Then, fold the front and back flaps.

 

Glue the bottom of the bag together.

Another Cute Bag with Gift Tag

 

Plastic Bag Ban for Maui & Kauai Begins January 11th

For more information regarding the plastic bag ban in Maui and Kauai, check out the Maui County Official Website and Kauai County Official Website.  If you are looking for a great reusable bag or want to design a bag for your company, Dana Labels can help!  For more information, please contact us at info@danalabels.com or call us at 808-845-3262.

Free Business Seminars & Workshops at Dana Labels

Beginning in February, Dana Labels will be offering free seminars and workshops to help small businesses.  Be sure to check our website, blog, facebook and twitter accounts regularly for more information regarding topics, dates and times.

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