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Reminder, Kokua Hawai’i Foundation Benefit Auction Starts Today!

Apr 21, 2009

The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation Benefit Auction starts today, Wednesday, April 22nd, and bidding continues thru May 1st.  Bid on numerous collectible items and concert opportunities from past Kokua Festivals artists, as well as fun Eco-themed experiences and gift certificate packages from friends of the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation. Check out the special items from Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, G Love, Matt Costa, Paula Fuga and more.  All proceeds support Kokua Hawai’i Foundation programs… so don’t be shy and have fun bidding on your favorite items by visiting www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/auction/2009.

Also to celebrate Earth Month, reward our Kokua supporters and gain new members we will be offering all Kokua members, who have a current membership during the month of April, with free exclusive Kokua Festival live music downloads.  Simply visit www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/membership to join, renew or check your membership status and follow the special instructions to download your complimentary tunes.  Please tell your friends, renew or become a member and rock out to some free tunes from the Kokua Festival today!

Jack Johnson featured on Ziggy Marley’s new album, “Family Time”

Apr 21, 2009

Tuff Gong Worldwide will release Ziggy Marley’s third solo album, ‘Family Time’, on May 5, 2009. Marley produced the album with legendary producer Don Was.

The album will feature a variety of family and friends including Rita Marley (Ziggy’s mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.  Jack Johnson and Paula Fuga sing on the track “Cry, Cry, Cry, Set the Children Free”.  

Check it out!

Check out “Life In These Islands” Tonight Earth Day, April 22

Apr 21, 2009

If you are in Hawai’i this Earth Day check out “Life In These Islands” this Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm on KGMB channel 9. The program is co-produced by musician and Kokua Hawai’i Foundation board member, Kawika Kahiapo, and features interviews and live performances by Jack Johnson and other Hawaiian music favorites. Life In These Islands celebrates Hawai’I’s unique cultural heritage as well as provides practical ways in which we can move into a more positive and sustainable future through music and talking-story, with the essence of “ALOHA.”

More info at www.lifeintheseislands.com

Jack included on the Ideal Bite and iTunes Earth Day Playlist

Apr 21, 2009

In honor of Earth Day 2009 Ideal Bite and iTunes teamed up to make an eco-friendly playlist of some of their Favorite tracks from green artists. Perfect for any Earth Day celebration!  There is no denying that these musicians have done good things for our ears and our planet: touring in biodiesel buses, promoting green causes, and walking the eco-walk in their own lives.  Jack’s song, “Flake”, is included on the playlist!

For more information and to learn about how each artist is helping the world go green. visit:  www.idealbite.com/itunes-playlist

Or to purchase the playlist go to iTunes

Jack wins Treehugger Green Award

Apr 07, 2009

The staff at TreeHugger put their heads together to do one mighty feat: Select the best of the best, the greenest of the green.  All of their picks are undeniably cutting-edge on the eco front.

They chose Jack Johnson for “Best Musician Under 50.” 

Check it out here!

Kokua Hawaii Foundation Benefit Auction!

Apr 03, 2009

Come join the fun and support the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation during their Earth Day Benefit Auction and Membership Drive!

What do Willie Nelson’s sneakers, Jack’s Johnson’s guitar and tickets to a Dave Matthews concert all have in common?  ...They are just three of the over twenty one-of-a-kind items available exclusively at the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation Benefit Auction this month. Bid on numerous collectible items and concert opportunities from past Kokua Festivals artists, as well as fun Eco-themed experiences and gift certificate packages from friends of the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation. Check out the rest of the special items from Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, G Love, Matt Costa, Paula Fuga and more by visiting www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/auction/2009.

Kokua 2009 Benefit Auction

The first annual Kokua Hawai’i Foundation Benefit Auction begins on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd and bidding continues thru May 1st. All proceeds support Kokua Hawai’i Foundation programs….so don’t be shy and have fun bidding on your favorite items!

Also to celebrate Earth Month, reward our Kokua supporters and gain new members we will be offering all Kokua members, who have a current membership during the month of April, with free exclusive Kokua Festival live music downloads. Simply visit www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/membership; to join, renew or check your membership status and follow the special instructions to download your complimentary tunes. Gift memberships are also available. Please tell your friends, renew or become a member and rock out to some free tunes from the Kokua Festival this month!

Mahalo for your continued support and enthusiasm and HAPPY EARTH DAY!

From your friends at the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation

The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawai’i. Our mission is to provide students with experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth.

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