// --- Photo Gallery Caption List --- // Initialization Program // For the Barefoot Hawaiian Web Site - Photo Gallery Page // By LCC Enterprises, ©2005-2010 // Program last modified: March 22, 2010 // ---------------------------------- // Max Gallery Size: 35 Photos // Current Number of Galleries: 1 // Maximum size for caption: ?? Characters // Program Note: A null photo caption signifies to the control program that the matching photo position // is not used and does not have a photo for it. Thus, if a photo does exists for a particular position // but a caption has not yet been assigned, then use a blank caption (at least one blank space) in the // caption assignment. function initPhotoGalleryCaptionList() { // Begin - Caption List // GALLERY 1 - Hula PhotoCaption1[1] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian can provide shows of any size, including full 1-hour highly affordable shows with a single hula girl. Even those on a modest budget can have live Hawaiian entertainment at their backyard luau."; PhotoCaption1[2] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the ipu at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[3] = "Hula dancers at the Lake Odyssey show in June of 2004"; PhotoCaption1[4] = "Lake Opeka Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[5] = "Lake Opeka Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[6] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the ipu at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[7] = "Private corporate performance in the O'Hare area in 2005"; PhotoCaption1[8] = "Lion's Park Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[9] = "Athentic Hula always tells a story, and that is told by motion and position of the hands, head, and eyes. This is from the 2008 Hoffman estates show. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption1[10] = "Lake Opeka Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[11] = "Notice the Barefoot Hawaiian Band in the background of this photo playing the music for our hula dancers in the foreground."; PhotoCaption1[12] = "This dance is a form of the hula performed with an item called the 'ipu'"; PhotoCaption1[13] = " "; PhotoCaption1[14] = " "; PhotoCaption1[15] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[16] = "In ancient times, Hula was a form of communication. As shown in the 2008 Hoffman Estates show, this is depicted by the motion and position of the hands. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption1[17] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[18] = "Norridge Park District Festival, 2002"; PhotoCaption1[19] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption1[20] = " "; PhotoCaption1[21] = "Our kane (men) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[22] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the kala'au at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[23] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the kala'au at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[24] = "Our kane (men) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the uli'uli at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[25] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the ipu at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[26] = "Our wahine (ladies) perform the ancient Kahiko Hula with the ipu at the Wilmette Aloha Night in 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption1[27] = ""; PhotoCaption1[28] = ""; // GALLERY 2 - Tahitian PhotoCaption2[1] = "Kapela performs the exotic 'Tahitian Aparima'"; PhotoCaption2[2] = "This handsome kane is performing the Tahition Otea at the 2009 show of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption2[3] = "Lion's Park Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[4] = " "; PhotoCaption2[5] = "This photo was taken from one of our spring concerts and shows a performance of 'Ori Tahiti'"; PhotoCaption2[6] = " "; PhotoCaption2[7] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[8] = "Spectacular Taitian costumes is one the marks of a Barefoot Hawaiian show. This scene is from the Hoffman Estates show in 2008. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption2[9] = "Tahitian dancers at the Lake Odyssey show in June of 2004"; PhotoCaption2[10] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian Tahitian dancers pose at North Avenue in Chicago with Lake Michigan in the background on a beautiful day on September 19, 2009. Our dancers were the lake front this day to participate in the Chicago Beachathlon. Photo provided courtesy of Tracy Kuback."; PhotoCaption2[11] = "This scene is from the Hoffman Estates show in 2008. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption2[12] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[13] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian performs shows every Friday and Saturday night at the Tiki Terrace restaurant in Des Plainess, Illinois."; PhotoCaption2[14] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian contestants pose prior to departing for the San Jose Tahitian Competition"; PhotoCaption2[15] = " "; PhotoCaption2[16] = "This photo of a Tahitian dance performance was taken at the 2005 Taste of Des Plaines."; PhotoCaption2[17] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[18] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[19] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption2[20] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian Competition Team competes in the World Tahitian Championships at 'Tahiti Fete' in San Jose in 2005"; PhotoCaption2[21] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian Tahitian dancers against the skyline of Chicago on September 19, 2009. Our dancers were at Chicago's lake front this day to participate in the Chicago Beachathlon being held at North Avenue Beach. Photo provided courtesy of Tracy Kuback."; PhotoCaption2[22] = ""; PhotoCaption2[23] = ""; // GALLERY 3 - Fire PhotoCaption3[1] = "Fire Knife bearers with blazing torches lead the procession of performers through the audience in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Wilmette Aloha Night Show"; PhotoCaption3[2] = "Slow-shutter photography captures the speed and motion of one of the many spectacular performances by our own world-placing champion, Kalaniokeahi. This one was at a Casino VIP Event in Greenbay Wisconsin in 2008"; PhotoCaption3[3] = "Lion's Park Show 2008"; PhotoCaption3[4] = "Tamana Tere mesmerizes a packed crowd of several hundred spectators with his performance at Navy Pier on October 18, 2008. Tamana Tere along with the rest of the 'Sons of Samoa' Fire Knife Dance Troupe performed under the Ferris Wheel at the world-famous Navy Pier in Chicago in a series of weekend performances in the Fall of 2008 as part of the 'Carnival of Curiosities - Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street' presented by the City of Chicago. Photo by Flickr.com user, 'Lil Boo / Miss Boo Berry'"; PhotoCaption3[5] = "Shown here is Nakana performing bare-chested with the fire knife in the single-digit temperatures of the 2005 Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade. We will perform in just about any conditions as depicted here."; PhotoCaption3[6] = "Wilmette Show 2008"; PhotoCaption3[7] = "Fire Knife bearers with blazing torches front and center stage in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Wilmette Aloha Night Show"; PhotoCaption3[8] = "Tavana Hau performs the Siva Afi at the Wilmette Show in 2008"; PhotoCaption3[9] = "All fire performances begin with only one end of the knife burning. During the performance, fire is actually grabbed from the burning end and moved to light the other end. This photo was taken at the Lion's Park Show in 2008"; PhotoCaption3[10] = "All fire performances begin with only one end of the knife burning. During the performance, fire is actually grabbed from the burning end and moved to light the other end. This photo was taken at the Lion's Park Show in 2008"; PhotoCaption3[11] = "Lake Opeka Show 2008"; PhotoCaption3[12] = "Slow-shutter photography captures the speed and motion of one of the many spectacular performances by our own world-placing champion, Kalaniokeahi. This one was at a Casino VIP Event in Greenbay Wisconsin in 2008"; PhotoCaption3[13] = "Lion's Park Show 2008"; PhotoCaption3[14] = ""; PhotoCaption3[15] = ""; PhotoCaption3[16] = ""; PhotoCaption3[17] = ""; PhotoCaption3[18] = ""; PhotoCaption3[19] = ""; PhotoCaption3[20] = ""; // GALLERY 4 - Specialty PhotoCaption4[1] = "Keiki perform for a backyard luau in local suburbs in 2008"; PhotoCaption4[2] = "Kalaniokeahi stands proudly with the Barefoot Hawaiian Keiki (children). Our Keiki perform at select shows such as this one at the Wilmette Wallace Bowl in 2003."; PhotoCaption4[3] = "Students from our Keiki III class perform in the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[4] = "'Invitation only' - Keiki perform the Oli (a Hawaiian greeting) and the Kahiko Hula (a Hula from the times of ancient native Hawaii)"; PhotoCaption4[5] = "In Addition to Hula and Tahitian, the Company Team performs a Polynesian mix opening featuring 'One Particular Harbor' sung in Tahitian. This particular performance is from the Lake Opeka Show in 2008"; PhotoCaption4[6] = "Performances by the Barefoot Hawaiian Keiki are often a favorite of seniors at retirement communities and assisted living centers. This photo is from such a show in August of 2009. If you run a such a center and desire a Keiki performance, ask us about availability. Photo provided courtesy of and use with permission of Victory Centre of Bartlett, A Supportive Living Community by Pathway Senior Living."; PhotoCaption4[7] = "Students from our Keiki III class perform in the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[8] = "The Kane Team opens the show with the traditional blowing of the conch shells. This particular scene is from our 31st performance of the annual Wilmette Show (2008)"; PhotoCaption4[9] = "The Kane and Keiki Kane perform the Samoan Slap Dance together. This particular performance is from the Wilmette show in the summer of 2008"; PhotoCaption4[10] = "Scottie the Parrot is the Midwest's most gentle and loveable parrot and makes for a welcome and highly photogenic addition for your luau or party. Photo provided courtesy of BP Products, North America."; PhotoCaption4[11] = "Our Keiki perform regularly at our annual Halau Concerts such as seen here performing in the 2005 Concert titled, 'Love is Reflected in Love'"; PhotoCaption4[12] = "Students from our Keiki II class perform in the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[13] = "Nakana, one of our professional Kane performers, prepares for the Samoan Slap Dance. This particular performance is from the Lake Opeka Show in 2008"; PhotoCaption4[14] = "Every Barefoot Hawaiian performance includes an emcee/dancer who navigates the audience through Polynesia."; PhotoCaption4[15] = "Klub Kane Revue is an all-Kane (male-only) dance show. Klub Kane Revue may be available upon special request with sufficient notice for special occasions and performances. The performance shown here was a monthly show done at the Tiki Terrace restaurant during 2005. "; PhotoCaption4[16] = "Students from our Keiki III class perform in the Norridge Park District Aloha Night on August 6, 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[17] = "Keiki perform at select community and public events. This one was in 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[18] = "Members from our 'Wahine for Fun' class perform at select public events. These 3 lovely ladies were part of the show in Buffalo Grove in 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[19] = "Photo from the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[20] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[21] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[22] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[23] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[24] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[25] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the July 15, 2009 performance at Lake Opeka in Des Plaines. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[26] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the July 15, 2009 performance at Lake Opeka in Des Plaines. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[27] = "Students from our Keiki class perform in the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[28] = "Students from our Keiki III class perform in the Norridge Park District Aloha Night on August 6, 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[29] = "Students from our Keiki III class perform in the Norridge Park District Aloha Night on August 6, 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption4[30] = ""; PhotoCaption4[31] = ""; PhotoCaption4[32] = ""; PhotoCaption4[33] = ""; // GALLERY 5 - Samoan and Fiji PhotoCaption5[1] = "Shown here is the 'SAMOAN SASA.' This is the dance of the women, telling of life in Samoa. This performance is from the August 6, 2009 Norridge Aloha Night Show. Photo by Chris Rullan."; PhotoCaption5[2] = "Shown here is the 'SAMOAN SASA.' This is the dance of the women, telling of life in Samoa. This performance is from the August 6, 2009 Norridge Aloha Night Show. Photo by Chris Rullan."; PhotoCaption5[3] = "Shown here is the 'SASA.' This dance performed by kane (men) is also know as the slap dance of Samoa. This performance is from the August 6, 2009 Norridge Aloha Night Show. Photo by Chris Rullan."; PhotoCaption5[4] = "Shown here is the 'SAMOAN SASA.' This is the dance of the women, telling of life in Samoa. This performance is from the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption5[5] = ""; PhotoCaption5[6] = ""; PhotoCaption5[7] = ""; PhotoCaption5[8] = ""; PhotoCaption5[9] = ""; PhotoCaption5[10] = ""; PhotoCaption5[11] = ""; PhotoCaption5[12] = ""; PhotoCaption5[13] = ""; PhotoCaption5[14] = ""; PhotoCaption5[15] = ""; PhotoCaption5[16] = ""; PhotoCaption5[17] = ""; PhotoCaption5[18] = ""; PhotoCaption5[19] = ""; PhotoCaption5[20] = ""; // GALLERY 6 - Full Revues PhotoCaption6[1] = "The Fires of Polynesia Luau was a full Polynesian Revue Show sponsored by the Barefoot Hawaiian"; PhotoCaption6[2] = "This scene is from the Lion's Park full revue and show, held in Mount Prospect, in 2008."; PhotoCaption6[3] = "Scene from the 2006 Halau Concert, 'This Side of Paradise'"; PhotoCaption6[4] = "This revue was held in 2008 in beautiful Hoffman Estates. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption6[5] = "Scene from the 2006 Halau Concert, 'This Side of Paradise'"; PhotoCaption6[6] = "Every full revue show features our Tahitian dances in Barefoot Hawaiian exclusive Tahitian costuming that includes a full headdress. This performance is from our Wilmette 2008 show."; PhotoCaption6[7] = "Scene from the 2006 Halau Concert, 'This Side of Paradise'"; PhotoCaption6[8] = "One of our most spectacular annual Polynesian revues open to the public is our Wilmette show, performed on a large stage in an outdoor arena with stadium seating, located right on the lakefront. This scene in 2008 marks our 31st consecutive year that we have been performing there."; PhotoCaption6[9] = "Scene from the 2006 Halau Concert, 'This Side of Paradise'"; PhotoCaption6[10] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian Ori Tahiti dancers perform for every full revue, this one at the Wilmette show in 2008."; PhotoCaption6[11] = "Hula performed in long floral dresses are generally performed at every Barefoot Hawaiian full Polynesian revue. This one is the Lake Opeka show in 2008"; PhotoCaption6[12] = "Hula dancers with Ipu perform in front of hundreds of spectators at the Hoffman Estates show in 2008. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki."; PhotoCaption6[13] = "Full Polynesian revues performed outdoors by the Barefoot Hawaiian often includes the famous fire performance. In many cases, as shown here at the Wilmette 2008 show, multiple fire knife dancers perform simultaneously making for a spectacular stage presentation."; PhotoCaption6[14] = "Every full Polynesian revue includes live music performed by our highly popular Barefoot Hawaiian band. As also shown here in this 2008 Lions Park show, full revues include at least one Kane-only (men-only) routine. Here our Kane are performing the ancient Kahiko Hula"; PhotoCaption6[15] = "As many as seven (7) costume changes occur in a full Polynesian revue, each one spectacular as shown with the shimmering gold costumes at this Lake Opeka show in 2008. The white items are ancient instruments called 'uli uli', which are feathered rattling gourds."; PhotoCaption6[16] = "All full revues include at least one Kane-only (men-only) performance. Show here is a performance from the Wilmette 2008 show."; PhotoCaption6[17] = "This scene is from the Wilmette show held in the summer of 2008. People come from all over to see this annual, free, open-to-the-public, Polynesian Revue. Once you see it, you will know why Wilmette has asked us to perform here for 31 consecutive years now."; PhotoCaption6[18] = "Shown here is a scene from the Lions Park show in 2008."; PhotoCaption6[19] = "This Tahitian dance was performed in the Wilmette show in 2008."; PhotoCaption6[20] = "In this scene, from the revue in Hoffman Estates in 2008, our Wahine perform with an ancient instrument called 'uli uli', which are feathered rattling gourds. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption6[21] = "This performance is from the June 13, 2009 'Voyage Through the South Pacific' concert. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[22] = "Photo from the July 15, 2009 performance at Lake Opeka in Des Plaines. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[23] = "Photo from the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[24] = "Photo from the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[25] = "Photo from the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[26] = "Photo from the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[27] = "Photo from the September 5, 2009 performance of 'Buffalo Grove Days'. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[28] = "Photo from the August 6, 2009 performance of Norridge Park District Aloha Night. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[29] = "Photo from the August 6, 2009 performance of Norridge Park District Aloha Night. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[30] = "Photo from the August 6, 2009 performance of Norridge Park District Aloha Night. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption6[31] = "The Ori Tahiti girls take the stage at Wilmette Aloha Night on August 11, 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption6[32] = "Multiple and simultaneous Fire Knife performance are often seen at many public community shows. Here, three members of the Siva Afi team take the stage for a spectacular grand finale of the Wilmette Aloha Night on August 11, 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption6[33] = "Our gorgeous Ori Tahiti girls bring the community to the edges of their seats with their sensuous dances on the stage of the Wilmette Aloha Night on August 11, 2009. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption6[34] = "Along with our spectacular fire performances, our Tahitian grand finale, with the characteristic Tahitian headress, sends the spectators of the Wilmette Aloha Night (August 11, 2009) off with a show they will remember for a long time. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; PhotoCaption6[35] = "All community shows, such as this one in Wilmette on August 11, 2009, feature a wide variety of Kane (men) and wahine (women) in varied Tahitian costuming, dancing, and poses. Often, so much is happening on stage, spectators are entertained no matter where they look on stage. Photo by Lynn/Michael Mann."; // GALLERY 7 - Spotlight PhotoCaption7[1] = "July 20, 2005 Fox News in the Morning Show - Barefoot Hawaiian's own Gabriela Wins 3rd Runner Up in the 'So You Think You Can Dance, Chicago?' contest."; PhotoCaption7[2] = "Barefoot Hawaiian Hula dancers stand with 3-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and producer Bill Campbell during the July 19, 2007 taping of his 30-minute television show 'Chicagoing' which aired Sunday, July 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM on ABC Channel 7 in Chicago. Gwen Kennedy and her Barefoot Hawaiian dance company were the featured guests of Bill Campbell for this show."; PhotoCaption7[3] = "Oprah Winfrey receives lei from Barefoot Hawaiian greeter at 19th Season Wrap party. This image courtesy of Paramount Pictures and Harpo, Inc."; PhotoCaption7[4] = "Scottie the Parrot assists Broadcaster and Reporter Jeanne Sparrow deliver the news from the veranda of the NBC studios in downtown Chicago during the NBC-5 News Today Show on July 8, 2005."; PhotoCaption7[5] = "Barefoot Hawaiian dancers and Scottie the Parrot on the NBC-5 News Today Show on July 8, 2005"; PhotoCaption7[6] = "'The lovely Barefoot Hawaiian Hula Dancers make theirs way down State Street in 2008.- Chicago Festival Association's May 2009 edition of TurkeyTALK. Photo by Lawrence Ware'"; PhotoCaption7[7] = "'A Barefoot Hawaiian performer twirls a flaming baton.' (Charlie Nye / The Star) - The Indianapolis Star, May 27, 2006 - Indianapolis 500 Parade."; PhotoCaption7[8] = "'A member of Des Plaines-based Barefoot Hawaiian dancers gets ready to take stage as part of Taste of Des Plaines entertainment on Saturday.' - Des Plaines Journal, June 10, 2009 (page 5A - photographer undeclared). The dancer shown is of our professional performer, Matt."; PhotoCaption7[9] = "'The Barefoot Hawaiian Revue was the center stage attraction at the Sinnissippi Music Shell as they danced for the Rockford crowd last week' - John F. Elbers/Rockford Register Star, July 26, 2005.)"; PhotoCaption7[10] = "The Keiki from the Barefoot Hawaiian perform a hula at the Lake Park Pavilion in Des Plaines. - Trib-Local (TL15 - covering Des Plaines), August 18, 2009, page 14. Photo submitted by the Des Plaines Park District."; PhotoCaption7[11] = "Barefoot Hawaiian Tahitian dancers stand with 3-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and producer Bill Campbell during the July 19, 2007 taping of his 30-minute television show 'Chicagoing' which aired Sunday, July 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM on ABC Channel 7 in Chicago. Gwen Kennedy and her Barefoot Hawaiian dance company were the featured guests of Bill Campbell for this show."; PhotoCaption7[12] = "'FIRE BY THE LAKE: Dancer Richard Flores performs the fire dance with the Barefoot Hawaiians [sic] Thursday night at the park district's program July 27 at Lake Opeka' - Allen Kaleta / for Pioneer Press - The Des Plaines Times, August 3, 2006"; PhotoCaption7[13] = "'Members of the Barefoot Hawaiians [sic] make a colorful display during the parade.' (Kelly Wilkinson / The Star) - The Indianapolis Star, May 27, 2006 - Indianapolis 500 Parade."; PhotoCaption7[14] = "'There have been many wonderful groups that have participated in the McDonald’s® Thanksgiving Parade over the years. Recently, Turkey Talk sat down with long time parade participants The Barefoot Hawaiians [sic] from Des Plaines, IL. Turkey Talk spoke with Gwen Kennedy, director of the Barefoot Hawaiians.' - Chicago Festival Association's May 2009 edition of TurkeyTALK. Photo by Steve Horne"; PhotoCaption7[15] = "This photo appears on the front page of the Wednesday, June 10, 2008 Edition of the Des Plaines Journal (photographer undeclared). The performance by our professional dancer, Earl, was used as the iconic photo covering the 2009 Taste of Des Plaines under the Highlights section on the front page. The Taste of Des Plaines was held Friday-Sunday, June 5-7, and the Barefoot Hawaiian performed on Saturday and Sunday."; PhotoCaption7[16] = "November 23, 2006, ABC-7 Morning News Show features the Barefoot Hawaiian Fire Dancers in promotion of ABC-7's coverage of the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade that aired later that morning. You can watch the full 1-1/2 minute video in our Video Gallery below."; PhotoCaption7[17] = "Earl Famanas, a Polynesian fire dancer, performs for children at the Lindenhurst Early Childhood Education Center on July 28. (Photo provided) - Lake County Journal, July 29, 2009"; PhotoCaption7[18] = "SMOKIN' HOT - 'Scott-Kalani-Zuziak performs a Samoan fire knife dance as part of the Barefoot Hawaiian, Inc. dance team's performace Wednesday afternoon at Elgin Community College's Jobe Lounge. The event was part of the welcome-back activities marking the start of a new semester.' - Scott M. Bort / Staff Photographer - The Courier News, January 25, 2007."; PhotoCaption7[19] = "The Wahine and Kane, professional women and men dancers from the Barefoot Hawaiian, perform with the ipu, or gourd. - Trib-Local (TL15 - covering Des Plaines), August 18, 2009, page 14. Photo submitted by the Des Plaines Park District."; PhotoCaption7[20] = "TROPICS IN DES PLAINES - 'The Barefoot Hawaiians [sic] perform at Lake Park in Des Plaines July 17 as part of the Lake summer entertainment series presented by the Des Plaines Park District.' - Joel Wintermantle / for Pioneer Press - The Des Plaines Times, July 18, 2008"; PhotoCaption7[21] = "Susan Juskey, of The Barefoot Hawaiian dance troupe, entertains for residents at the Victory Centre in Barlett on August 21. - mysurburbanlife.com article (Barlett Press) titled 'Seniors get into Hawaiian spirit as part of Victory Center programs' by Kristen Lepore, August 27, 2009. Staff photo by Steve Bittinger."; PhotoCaption7[22] = "“Members of The Barefoot Hawaiians dance group perform at the dedication ceremony” - TribLocal, September 15, 2009, (online) Evanston section. Photo by Triblocal photographer, Jonathan Bullington. This photo appeared with an article titled, 'Artist dedicates tiki to Evanston residents'. The Barefoot Hawaiian was taking part in this dedication ceremony. See additional photos of this event in our Noteworthy photo gallery."; PhotoCaption7[23] = "In March, 2010, Live Well HD network's “Let's Dish” TV show featured a program titled “Healthy Polynesian Dishes.” Shown here during the “Time to Taste” portion of the show, Barefoot Hawaiian professionals, Lorrina Gamble and Rachel Smolin, were brought in as guest tasters and “Hawaiian experts”. Here with Chef Chris Koetke, Dean of Kendall Culinary School, they sample and rate the Coconut Chicken Wrapped in Banana Leaves dish that was prepared by Chef Koetke earlier in the show."; // GALLERY 8 - Noteworthy PhotoCaption8[1] = "Shown here are the Barefoot Hawaiian performing on stage in Shanghai for China's Exotic Show of Performing Arts."; PhotoCaption8[2] = "Barefoot Hawaiian performers inside the ABC Channel 7 Studios in Chicago on July 19, 2007 for the taping of 'Chicagoing' that aired July 29. This episode of 'Chicagoing' was on the influence that the Barefoot Hawaiian had as the pioneering Hawaiian entertainment company in Chicago."; PhotoCaption8[3] = "Even mascot wears grass skirt for Wolves game performance"; PhotoCaption8[4] = "Barefoot Hawaiian dancers perform on stage for the Hawaii Convention Center Bureau – based in Honolulu, Hawaii – at a private convention held October 18, 2008. Elsewhere in this gallery is a photo of the dancers posing with the Bureau's Client Services Manager."; PhotoCaption8[5] = "Barefoot Hawaiian performer, Keolaka'inoa, dances for 'Elvis Presley' at the 25th Anniversary Elvis Spectacular held in 2006."; PhotoCaption8[6] = "Hundreds of visitors to Navy Pier pack in front of the main stairs to the Ferris Wheel concourse to watch the 'The Sons of Samoa' perform an hour-long show. 'The Sons of Samoa' — Barefoot Hawaiian's Fire Knife Dance Troupe — was hired to appear at this world-famous site in Chicago in Fall of 2008 as part of the 'Carnival of Curiosities – Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street' presented by the City of Chicago. Look for another photo in this same gallery showing the Ferris Wheel in the background. Photo courtesy of Pablo Castro"; PhotoCaption8[7] = "Our dancers pose after the performance of 'Abondanza! - A Contemporary International Dance Showcase' in 2007."; PhotoCaption8[8] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian are featured performers for the Indianapolios 500 Parade in 2006"; PhotoCaption8[9] = "Shown is a publicity photo for the Barefoot Hawaiian's Shanghai, China tour"; PhotoCaption8[10] = "This Wilmette show in 2008 marked the 31st consecutive year and annual show, making the Wilmette show one of the longest running consecutive annual shows performed by a single Hawaiian entertainment company in the world."; PhotoCaption8[11] = "'The Sons of Samoa at Navy Pier' - Barefoot Hawaiian Fire Dancers performed under the Ferris Wheel at the world-famous Navy Pier in Chicago in Fall of 2008 as part of the 'Carnival of Curiosities - Outdoor Spectacle on Dock Street' presented by the City of Chicago. Look for another photo in this same gallery showing the huge crowd of spectators in the background. Photo courtesy of Pablo Castro"; PhotoCaption8[12] = "Barefoot Hawaiian dancers pose for a photograph after a performance at the Milwaukee Zoo in December of 2004"; PhotoCaption8[13] = "Barefoot Hawaiian performers pose with the Client Services Manager for the Hawaii Convention Center Bureau. The Hawaii Convention Center Bureau – based in Honolulu, Hawaii – hired the Barefoot Hawaiian for a private convention held October 18, 2008. Elsewhere in this gallery is a photo from the actual stage performance done for the Bureau at the convention."; PhotoCaption8[14] = "Scottie the Parrot at White Sox Park, U.S. Cellular Field, during the game on Beach Bash Day in 2007. Hundreds of photos of Scottie were taken with fans and appeared on the Chicago White Sox web site for fans to view and purchase. Photo provided courtesy of Scottie the Parrot."; PhotoCaption8[15] = "Our Ori Tahiti girls perform in front of hundreds at the Hoffman Estates full revue show. Photo provided courtesy of Hoffman Estates and James Hojnacki; photo ©2008 by James Hojnacki"; PhotoCaption8[16] = "On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Barefoot Hawaiian took part in a Blessing and Dedication Ceremony of “Ohana,” an 8-foot wood Tiki statue carved on site by Master Tiki Carver, Johnnie “Keoni” Durant, from the island of Kauai. In this photo, the Barefoot Hawaiian performs a special ancient hula in front of Ohana as part of the ritual and ceremony while Evanston spectators watch. Photo provided courtesy of Tracy Kuback."; PhotoCaption8[17] = "On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Barefoot Hawaiian took part in a Blessing and Dedication Ceremony of “Ohana,” an 8-foot wood Tiki statue carved on site by Master Tiki Carver, Johnnie “Keoni” Durant, from the island of Kauai. In this photo, the Barefoot Hawaiian poses with Keoni in front of Ohana. Photo provided courtesy of Tracy Kuback. See photo that appeared in TribLocal in our Spotlight Photo Gallery"; PhotoCaption8[18] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian perform their 'Mele Kalikimake Show' (Holiday/Christmas Show) in front of a wonder crowd at Brookfield Zoo in their Holly Jolly Theatre on December 6, 2009. Photo courtesy of Tracy Kubak."; PhotoCaption8[19] = "They're Off! A team of Barefoot Hawaiian Tahitian dancers simulate their race entry participation in the 2009 Chicago Beachathlon held on September 19 by taking off from the starting line at Chicago's North Avenue beach. Actually, our dancers were invited to participate in this event with encouragement and entertainment to the many hundreds of runners that actually ran the race. The 2009 Chicago Beachathlon had a Hawaiian Hula theme. Photo provided courtesy of Tracy Kuback."; PhotoCaption8[20] = "The Barefoot Hawaiian perform their 'Mele Kalikimake Show' (Holiday/Christmas Show) at Brookfield Zoo in their Holly Jolly Theatre on December 6, 2009. Photo by Renata Wilczynska."; PhotoCaption8[21] = "Our lovely dancers pose for the camera before taking the stage at Brookfield Zoo's Holly Jolly Theatre for our 'Mele Kalikimake Show' (Holiday/Christmas Show) on December 6, 2009. Photo courtesy of Shelly Summers."; PhotoCaption8[22] = "The 2009 Chicago Beachathlon, held September 19, 2009, was great fun for all who attended whether they were running participants or simply there in costume to take part in the festivity as shown here in this photo by the two persons above posing with four Barefoot Hawaiian Tahitian dancers."; PhotoCaption8[23] = "Barefoot Hawaiian Pro Dancers Rachael and Lorrina pose for the camera with their beautiful Hawaiian-greeting type smiles during the shooting of “Let's Dish.” These two beauties performed during Live Well HD network's “Let's Dish” TV show while two Hawaiian chefs prepared exotic dishes from the islands. The program airs on March 22, 2010."; // End - Caption List }