Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Location: Hotel Street and Nuuanu Avenue, Downtown Honolulu

This celebration serves to bring awareness to Oahu’s diverse population of 120,000 Hispanics from over 22 nations. It is co-produced by the Arts at Marks Garage, The Arts District Merchant Association, ChinatownGetDown.com, Alma Latina Radio Show and others. This celebration will showcase the diversity of Latino culture in Hawaii and includes music, dance, cuisine and the arts.

The Cinco de Mayo Street Festival specifically highlights Honolulu’s connection to all the beautiful colors, dances, arts, music, folklore and cuisine of Latin America. Local Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban restaurants will feature seasonal specialties, alongside downtown landmark establishments and the best of Honolulu lunch-wagon eateries. Expect Nachos, spicy Chili Con Queso, Tamales and Horchata, Elotes and Pasteles, alongside Chicken Mole and Green Rice, Mexican Pizza, Lamb & Chicken Biryani, French crepes and Cheesecake.

The streets will be covered with festive decorations. Flower girls dressed in theme will entice the crowds to join in the spectacle. Event highlights:

• Keiki Corner with Games, Prizes, Pinatas, face Painting & other Fun things. This booth is sponsored by Woodmen of the World Fraternal Lodge.
• BANDS: Mariachi Loco ~ Strolling the streets, Son Caribe Salsa Band, Roshan~Tribute to Santana Band, Sewa Fare~Afro-Cuban Drums.
• Dances of Mexico directly from San Jose, California~Ballet Folkloric “Costa de Oro” Mariachi Singer~Christina Linares.
• Epica Latin Dance Company, Arthur Murray Dancers(Latin/Fusion), Flash Mob, Samba Dancers.
• Special Appearance by: Miss Latina Hawaii`2013~Steisha Sheather.
• 808 El Control DJ’s in the Alma Latina Radio Tent.(K-108, 1080am).
• KTUH Dj’s, KPOI DJ”s.
• Low Riders Pride Cars, Latin American Motorcycle Club Hawaii, Riding Bull & more!!!

Cinco De Mayo Street Festival 2013 is free to all.

Over 21″s will be carded and $5 drink wristbands will be required for enjoying alcoholic beverages. A $10 wristband is available, which also provides entry to multiple nightclubs in the district, running live bands and DJs from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. The official after-party of Cinco de Mayo Hispanic Celebration is brought to you by ChinatownGetDown.com.

The Festival is presented by the The Arts District Merchant Association, ChinatownGetDown.com, Alma Latina Radio Show and others.

The Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant serves as a preliminary pageant for the Miss Hawaii Pageant and the Miss America Organization.

The seven contestants vying for this title are: Gabriella Sheindlin, Christina Linares, Jasmyne Garay, Keoni Maldonado – Diaz, Dzidzielia Trevino-Marquez, Carin Young, and Steisha Sheather.

All contestants compete in Private Interview, Lifestyle & Fitness in Sportswear, Talent, Evening Wear, On-Stage Question and Scholastic Achievement.

The new Miss Latina Hawaii will represent the Hispanic Community at the Miss Hawaii Pageant. Then if chosen as Miss Hawaii, she would go on to compete in the world renowned Miss America Pageant.

The Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant has been established to provide Latin women the opportunity to grow as well rounded individuals. Through participation skills and showcase their talents.

In addition we will have great Contemporary/Hispanic Entertainment.

We thank our Diamond Sponsors: Argosy University, Woodmen of the World, OMG Swimwear.  Gold Sponsors: Alma Latina Productions/Radio, Uno de 50 and Bronze Sponsors: Carets & Karets, United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii, Inc., Aimee’s Floral Arrangements, Beautiville Salon, Spa & Beautique.

Tickets can be purchased from contestants or online here: hispaniceventshawaii.com/MissLatinaHawaii.html

For more information call: 808-285-0072 or 808-358-1007.

For more information on becoming a contestant contact Nancy Ortiz.

Join us on Saturday, May 12th for a Pre-Mothers Day Gala!
Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of Alma Latina Radio & Mother’s Day!

Entertainment by: Mike Balles Y Sus Latino’s Escogido’s & Latin Amigos (9pc. Band) featuring traditional Puerto Rican music with a flavor of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more!

Special Attraction: “Afro-Criollo Sound ” featuring Cuban Rumba, Colombian Cumbia, Puerto Rican Plena, and more!

Heavy Appetizers, Door Prizes & Surprises and Roses for the Mothers!

Plus, an opportunity to meet the newly crowned “Miss Latina Hawaii”, Joleen Iwaneic.

Location: United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii, Inc., (Social Hall) 1249 North School Street, 6pm-midnight
Cover: $10 (all ages welcome)

The Alma Latina Radio Show, celebrating 36 years on the airwaves & serving Hawaii’s 121,000 Hispanics offering the best of Latino music, interesting guests and Hispanic scoops! Every Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm K-108, 1080AM.

Nancy Ortiz, host of the “Alma Latina Show”, gives Hawaii a spicy Hispanic program, and definitely one of the most popular shows of its kind, bringing the finest in Latin/Salsa and other music from various parts of the Hispanic World and highlighting local Latin performers and many cultural events as well.

Tonight we join in on the magic as seven, wonderfully talented, dedicated, and personable young women present for you the 2012 Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant.
The Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant is in it’s first year and we have the honor of being a preliminary pageant for the Miss Hawaii/Miss America Organization. There are so many people who have helped us this year. First and foremost we would like to thank God, for without him none of this would be possible. Also a big thank you goes out to the support of many important Individuals and Organizations including our Corporate Sponsors, Scholarship Donors, Directors, Committee Members, Volunteers, Contestants, and Family Members that have made all of this possible.
To Ryan Brown and the Miss Hawaii Organization – thank you for supporting this program. Each and every one of these young ladies have taken on the challenge and have committed themselves to exemplifying what the organization is all about: scholastic achievement, healthy living, community service, and creative accomplishment. Through their participation, the contestants will undoubtedly be rewarded with scholarship opportunities and the development of personal qualities that will allow them to achieve any goal which they set their minds to in the future.

To the 2012 Miss Latina Hawaii Contestants – Congratulations! We are excited as tonight we honor you, all your time, hard work, and dedication. Go ahead and SHINE on the stage tonight. We are so very proud of you all.

Enjoy four days of fantastic local live Salsa entertainment plus local & invited international Artists, DJ’s, Dance Instructors, Dance Performances and more! Workshops for all ages: Salsa, Bachata, Cuban, Cha-Cha-Cha, Tango, Zumba, Bomba y Plena, all in beautiful locations around Honolulu!

Salsa Dance Competition! Winning couple goes to the 2nd World Latin Dance Cup  to represent Hawaii in the Ultimate Dance Competition at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, December 14-17, 2011. Produced by Albert Torres Productions, Inc. (ATP).

Hawaii’s Summer Salsa In Paradise is a fundraiser that benefits the Hispanic Center of Hawaii, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

Saturday, December 18th ~ 9pm-2am
The New Indigo Ultra Lounge
Downtown Chinatown, 1121 Nuuanu Avenue

Ultra Lounge:
Son Caribe Salsa Band

Green Room:
Guest DJ’s throwing down the best in  Merengue, Reggaeton, Latin-HipHop & more!

Opium Den:
Guest DJ’s – Bachata & Salsa
Salsa/Bachata Dance Lessons by Guest Instructors!

Drink Specials!      Appetizers!       Three Dance Floors!     Valet Parking!        Dress To Impress!

Bring an unwrapped NEW Toy to be donated to TOYS FOR TOTS & get discounted cover @ AT THE DOOR (21+).