March 12, 2004

HAWAII ARTS SEASON IN FULL SWING AT ALA MOANA CENTER

The Center hosts events during the 10-week statewide cultural celebration

HONOLULU — The arts are in full bloom this spring at Ala Moana Center.  This 10-week statewide cultural celebration – Hawaii Arts Season 2004 – began February 27 and continues to May 2.  Ala Moana is proud to be the official welcome center for Hawaii Arts Season 2004 and will be hosting events at Ala Moana Center and Ala Moana’s Centerstage.  

A special exhibit entitled, “Local Heroes… Individuals Making a Difference,” will be on display from March 25 through 29 at Ala Moana’s upper level, center court.  Local photographer Stan Cox II has interviewed dozens of Oahu men and women over the past three months who have selflessly given their time, energy, influence and resources to philanthropically effect positive change and/or to alleviate suffering.  Twelve to fifteen photographs will be assembled along with a one-page short story about each individual and his or her favorite charity.    

Additional events at Ala Moana include:
- 52nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival – Saturday, March 13, 12 – 12:30 p.m. at Centerstage
- Honolulu Dance Studio – Saturday, March 20, 6 – 7 p.m. at Centerstage
- Honolulu Festival’s Fuji Film Photo Exhibition – April 3-18, upper level, center court
- Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, Army Community Theater, and Kabuki from the University of Hawaii – Saturday, April 10, 12 – 4 p.m. at Centerstage
- Pacific Youth Ballet – Saturday, April 17, 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Centerstage
- House of I Keiki Hula Show – Saturday, April 24, 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Centerstage

For more information regarding Centerstage events, visit the customer service center, call 955-9517, or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

Ala Moana Center (www.alamoanacenter.com) is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc. General Growth Properties is the country's second largest shopping center owner, manager and developer, and is the largest third-party manager for owners of regional malls.  General Growth currently has ownership interest in, or management responsibility for, a portfolio of over 170 regional shopping malls in 41 states.  The company portfolio totals approximately 149 million square feet of retail space and includes over 15,000 retailers nationwide.  A publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), General Growth Properties is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information on General Growth Properties and its portfolio of malls, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.

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