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Hazelwood To Host Hawaiian Blues-Theme ‘Bluau’ Aug. 28
The Hawaiian Polynesian Revue will perform at Hazelwood’s Bluau this Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6-10 p.m.
The Polynesian islands will be brought to life at The Bluau, on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6-10 p.,m. at Howdershell Park, 6800 Howdershell Road,Hazelwood. Admission is free.
Sponsored by the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division, this event gives people of all ages an opportunity to celebrate good times in a great community as a final farewell to the summer of 2010. The term “bluau” is used to describe a Blues-themed luau.
The featured entertainment will be provided by the Hawaiian Polynesian Revue, a professional Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian and Maori native music and dance troupe with over 20 years of experience. Adorned in authentic costumes, they perform to “live” rhythmic drumming and music played by a two-piece band. They do everything from fun audience participation activities to amazing fire/knife dances.
The Hawaiian Polynesian Revue has shared its island magic at local events as well as on the national stage. In addition to making an appearance at The Muny of St. Louis, the group has headlined many festivals, weddings, reunions, birthdays, fundraisers, cultural events and church socials.
The second half of the program will highlight a concert performance by the Baker-McClaren Band, representing the crème de la crème of musical talent found in the St. Louis area. Band members consist of Max Baker (Guitar/Vocals), Jim McClaren (Harmonica/Vocals), Bill Murphy (Keyboards/Bass/Vocals), and Benet Schaeffer (Drums). The band’s sound offers a mixture of blues and rock which can best be described as American Roadhouse. From swing to blues to hard driving rock, the band displays powerful solo performances and strong vocal harmonies. With a combined 120 years of professional experience, their credo is “play only music you love.”
Boy Scout Troop 739 will be cooking barbecued hamburgers and hog dogs, with chips, soda and bottled water as a fundraiser. The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation will be providing the beer and Bluau’s secret recipe drink to those of legal drinking age. However, no outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the premises.
With the addition of a new pavilion built at Howdershell Park, the main stage will be set up underneath it and tables/chairs will be placed around the structure. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
For more information, contact Darryl Miller of the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division at 839-5575.
