Thursday Night at the Center: “The Hawaiian Room”

Movie: “The Hawaiian Room”

by Filmmaker Ann Marie Kirk

Produced by Hula Preservation Society

Between 1937-1966, hundreds of Hawaiian dancers, singers, and musicians from the Hawaiian isles became part of the incredible legacy of the pioneering Hawaiian Room, located at The Hotel Lexington in the heart of New York City.

Over the course of three decades, The Hawaiian Room became an incomparable venue through which Aloha and Hawaiian culture were shared in vibrant and exciting New York City.  Hear from the entertainers, dancers and patrons who made it such a special place, and be transported to a time in history when Hula, Hawaiian Music and Aloha enchanted New York!

After the film, you’ll meet and hear from several original Hawaiian Room talents appearing in person.

In honor of the era, the Room’s TeMoana Makolo will teach a special “Hapa-Haole Hula: Hawaiian Room Style!” workshop on Friday, October 16^th, from 4:30pm til 6:00pm. For more info & to register for this workshop, click here!