The Guild is proud to announce it’s hosting of the 2010 Ukulele Guild
of Hawaii Exhibition at the Neal Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, on July
30 and 31, 2010.
Our friend Mike Chock walks us through some of the basic interests at this years guild exhibition. The show was piggy-backed beside Wayne and Ilene's giant summer Hawaii All Collectibles Show. So the number of visitors and the size of the show was phenomenal. Let's go in and see what he has to show us.
One of the focuses of this year's exhibition was a look at some historical ukulele. Two of the guild members brought in some very rare ukulele to have on display. Mike Chock shows us some of these ukes.
If you have a question about ukulele, you might want to Ask Kimo Hussey. He has all the answers about which ukulele might be right for you.
Tom Walsh has become an expert in the identification and mysteries of the ukulele. He is married to Nuni-Lyn, possibly because of their shared love for this Hawaiian instrument and the fact that Nuni is part of the family tree that begins with Manuel Nunes, one of the original ukulele luthiers in the Hawaiian islands. I brought Tom a somewhat unique ukulele to see what he could tell me about it. Tom was plying his expertise at the 2010 Ukulele Guild of Hawaii Exhibition at the Neal Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 30 and 31, 2010. I was very impressed.
2009
Princess Kailulani Hotel On November 21, 2009, the Hawaii Ukulele Guild held its 8th annual Conference and Exhibition. Mike Chock, founder of the guild, and Doug Long, a committee member, walk us through the exhibition showing us some of the beautiful ukulele produced by the members.
Thanks goes to Keyele for this video.
Please check out Keyele's Youtube page to leave comments on this video
The 'Ukulele Guild of Hawai'i is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the preservation, prepetuation and promotion
of the 'Ukulele as a significant musical instrument.
* UGH Receives Kahili Award! *
The 'Ukulele Guild of Hawai'i received a Kahili
Award in the Events catagory for its Annual
Ukulele Exhibition.
Thanks UGH Supporters!
Many Mahalos to everyone for making this year's
Ukulele Exhibition a huge success! This event was 100% volunteer
run, and could not have taken place without the generosity of many
people.
The Keep It Hawai‘i program was created
in 1991 as a way to formally recognize businesses, organizations and
individuals who year-round work to maintain and preserve Hawai‘i’s
unique culture.
The Keep it Hawai‘i awards showcases the incredible commitment
being made statewide by community-minded people and companies devoted
to perpetuating Hawai‘i’s culture and heritage. The entrants
are recognized for the work they do every day to help make Hawai‘i
such a uniquely exhilarating experience for our visitors and kama’aina
alike.
If you have any
ideas for future seminars please be sure to contact
us.
Happenings Around
Town 2010
JULY 2010
2010 Ukulele Guild of Hawaii Exhibition Download pdf
Event:
2010 Ukulele Guild of Hawaii Exhibition
Sponsor:
Ukulele Guild of Hawaii, a Hawaii non-profit
Where:
Neal Blaisdell Center
Galleria Room 777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
When:
July 30, 2010 -3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.(Friday) July 31, 2010 -10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.(Saturday)
Description:
Special display of rare and vintage ukuleles, built by early Hawaiian luthiers, including Manuel Nunes; exhibition of custom ukuleles, handcrafted by guild members; free evaluation of your ukulele by experts; special discussion sessions and demonstration of ukuleles by Kimo Hussey; live auction of members built, custom ukuleles; FREE giveaway of ukuleles by random drawings; live entertainment by ukulele artists; vendors representing various ukulele companies.
Sharing the Blaisdell Center’s venue with the guild on the same dates and times will be the popular 20th Annual Hawaii All Collectors Show, Hawaii’s largest antique and collectible show.
Bill Tapia spent the 20th century playing guitar with jazz greats.
He's spending the 21st as a ukulele man.
At 100 years old, he's found a tiny musical destiny.Read More
Benny Chong & Byron Yasui
You
can see Benny and Byron Playing every Thursday and Friday
Night at 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Neptune
Restaurant located
at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki.
For reservations call the Pacific Beach Hotel (808) 922-1233
Please ask for the upper level or to be seated close to B2
For More Information on Benny and his Album Please Visit his web site
Through
the generosity of Miki Browne and her family,
an annual scholarship fund has been established for young
deserving students to learn ukulele making. It is with
great pleasure that the ‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii announces
the Miki Browne Scholarship, in honor of one of the original
Guild members and the Guild’s first President. An
application is included in this newsletter and the deadline
for the first award in April 30. Additional details
and the application form will be posted on the Guild’s
website. The winner will be announced at our first
UGH Family Get Together, May 21.
Scholarship shall be open to any applicant,
age 18 or older, sponsored by a member in good standing – membership
dues are current. Applicant shall demonstrate “deserving” characteristics
via past achievements, accomplishments, community service
and other activities.
Scholarship winner shall be selected via
Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of volunteer Board
members and a member of the Browne family.
Scholarship Award shall consist of one year
UGH membership and $500 monetary award to cover the costs
to attend an ‘ukulele making school and learn by creating
an ‘ukulele of their own. The finished ‘ukulele
should be displayed at the next Annual ‘Ukulele Exhibition
and Convention.
Completed applications should be sent to PO
BOX 894426 Mililani, Hawaii 96789. Additional donations
for this Scholarship fund can be made out to “Ukulele
Guild of Hawaii” with a memo (Miki Browne Scholarship
Fund) and sent to the same address.
Friday September 3rd 2010
