“THE SUSTAINABLE MIND, AN EVENING WITH EDGY LEE”
PRESENTED BY HALEKULANI LIVING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HONOLULU, August 13, 2006.  Halekulani, a hotel synonymous with the arts, is pleased to present “The Sustainable Mind, An Evening with Edgy Lee,” as part of its Halekulani Living Masterworks series, on Thursday, September 7, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Lee, Hawaii’s premiere filmmaker will share highlights of her accomplished career, the complex art of filmmaking and her vast inspirations derived from Hawaii’s extraordinary history and its people. Guests will enjoy interactive discussions, excerpts of Lee’s films, live music and an exquisite reception of Halekulani designer wines and hors d'oeuvres. Participation is $45 per person.

“Halekulani is committed to both preserving and sharing Waikiki and the hotel’s legendary history,” said Janis Clapoff, General Manager of Halekulani. “ We welcome Hawaii’s leading and emerging artists to come to our House Befitting Heaven and share their masterful stories. Edgy is truly passionate about Hawaii and its history and we value her respected craft of filmmaking. Her diligence in authenticity is to be applauded.”

Edgy Lee is a fifth generation Hawaii-born writer-producer-editor.  Her most recent work, "The Hawaiians Reflecting Spirit," is a documentary film on Hawaii’s indigenous culture; their understanding of ecosystems oriented to sustainability and how the future of Hawaiians has impact on others.  The film premiered at the opening of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. and is receiving rave reviews in its national PBS broadcast across the U.S.

Among Lee's career recognitions are: 2005 Ten Who made a Difference, Honolulu Star Bulletin (Most Influential); 2004 Pacific Business News Leadership Award, Non profit category; 2002 New York Intl Independent Film & Video Festival - Best Cinematography;  2001 HVCB Literary Award; 2000 HVCB Best in Show Award; 2000 Kahili Award Broadcast Media Category; 1998 Chicago International Film Festival, Silver INTERCOM Plaque; 1998 Chicago International Film Festival, Individual Achievement, Writing; 1995 National Educational Media Network Silver Award, among others.

The Sustainable Mind, An Evening with Filmmaker Edgy Lee, is open to the public. For reservations and information call 931-5005. Complimentary valet provided courtesy of Halekulani.

MEDIA NOTE:
Edgy Lee’s bio and headshot are available upon request. Contact Erika Kauffman, Director of Public Relations, Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani, (808) 526-1186 or Erika.Kauffman@halekulanicorp.com

HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS
Halekulani is a second home to several of the world’s most acclaimed artists. With the launch of Halekulani Living, guests can enjoy interactive seminars, showcases and performances with leading international and local artists, filmmakers and authors, offering Halekulani guests an exclusive and intimate environment to learn from a Master, in an art of their choosing.

For more than a decade, Halekulani has held exclusive alliances with the arts and cultural communities of Oahu. From its title sponsorship of the Honolulu Symphony to its popular “For You, Everything” program, offering guests VIP access to Hawaii’s leading historical establishments such as The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Shangri-La, Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace, Halekulani is synonymous with Masterworks of every genre.

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About the series, Halekulani Living
Halekulani Living was crafted to provide guests an immersive, authentic and memorable Halekulani experience showcasing the Hotel’s dynamic offerings in cuisine, the arts and wellness. Halekulani Living is founded on the Hotel’s unwavering philosophy to and commitment of an enriched lifestyle, sophisticated elegance, innovative guest programming and award-wining hospitality. *Forthcoming Halekulani Living events will be announced individually.

About Halekulani
Consistently ranked among the world’s best hotels, Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Okura Hotels & Resorts, two exclusive organizations pursuing service excellence and standards of the highest quality. Travel + Leisure ranked Halekulani as one of the top 20 hotels in the world in 2006, while the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani was named one of the 50 most romantic destinations in the world. Also in 2006, the three year-old SpaHalekulani was named a “Leading Spa of the World” and the #2 best resort spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler. In addition, Halekulani’s fine dining restaurant La Mer is Hawaii’s only AAA-Five Diamond Restaurant, holding this esteemed rating for 17-consecutive years, as well as being voted #8 of “America’s Top 100 Hotel Restaurants” by Zagat in 2006. The Leading Hotels of the World, ltd. has bestowed Halekulani with its annual Quality Award, making the Waikiki resort the only Leading Hotel to achieve this prestigious honor in either the United States or Canada.

Halekulani is managed by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brand management division of the Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, which also manages Waikiki Parc Hotel.  For reservations and information contact your travel planner or the hotel at (800) 367-2343 or (808) 923-2311.  Reservations can also be made through Halekulani’s website at www.halekulani.com.