Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the second annual Lanai Ukulele Festival April 13-15, 2012. The alluring sounds of the ukulele will sweep the island – from the beaches of Manele Bay to the upcountry of The Lodge at Koele. Throughout the three-day free event guests will be treated to complimentary performances by legendary performers, including Grammy winners Richard Ho`opi`i and Kawika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Benny Uyetake, Hula Honeys, Lanai Kupuna Ukulele Group and Kalama School Ukulele Band, plus Hawaiian language and ukulele workshops with Kaliko Beamer Trapp.

"Four Seasons is pleased to once again host the music and cultural festival with such revered artists gracing our stage to perform for the Lanai community and Resort guests,” says Tom Roelens, general manager of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai. “We understand the importance of the arts and are privileged to be able to assist with bringing the second annual Lanai Ukulele Festival to the island.”

The schedule of events include:

• Manele Bay - Friday, April 13, 2012; 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Ukulele music under the stars with special performances by Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawaika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Hula Honeys, and Benny Uyetake.
• Coffee Works - Saturday, April 14, 2012; 9:00 – 11:00 am. A morning of harmonious music with Benny Uyetake.
  Café 565 - Saturday, April 14, 2012; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Live music in Lanai City during lunch with CJ “Boom” Helekahi.
• The Lodge at Koele – Saturday, April 14, 2012; 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The Great Hall will come alive with an afternoon of award winning ukulele music. The line-up includes ukulele falsetto legend Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawika Kahiapo, Byron Yasui, CJ “Boom” Helekahi, Benny Uyetake, Hula Honeys, Lāna‘i Kapuna Ukulele Group, and Kalama School Ukulele Band. In addition to the music, there will be Hawaiian language and ukulele workshops with Kaliko Beamer Trapp.
• Blue Ginger Cafe – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 9:00 – 11:30 am. The day begins with a morning jam session featuring Benny Uyetake.
• The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning with brunch at The Terrace and listen to music by Kawika Kahiapo.
• The Lodge at Koele – Sunday, April 15, 2012; 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The festival concludes with an evening jam session in Great Hall with Byron Yasui.

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai is offering a special accommodations package for Hawaii residents, with rates starting at USD 199.00 per night at Manele Bay and USD 179.00 per night at The Lodge at Koele. To make room reservations, call toll-free at 800 321 4666 and ask for the Lanai Ukulele Festival Package . The package is valid for new bookings for travel April 13-15, 2012, and rates listed are per room, per night, based on single or double occupancy , and are subject to availability. Tax and service charge additional.

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai thanks the following sponsors for making the event possible: HawaiiONTV.com; Jazz Alley TV, Maui-Lanai Expeditions Ferry; Maui Time Weekly; Lanai Western Adventures; Pau Vodka; Maui Brewing Co.; Lanai Today; Café 565; Coffee Works; Lanai ‘Ohana Poki Market; Lanai Heritage & Cultural Center; Lanai Pine Sporting Clays & Archery Range; Trilogy; KONI FM 104; Lanai Plantation Store; Dollar Rent-a-Car; ABB Executive Rentals LLC; Dreams Come True B&B; KIKU TV; Colours TV Network; Smooth Jazz Radio; Aloha Friday Show KAOI; Manoa Radio; MauiFEST Hawaii; LanaiONTV.com; Hale Moe Accommodations; Pele’s Other Garden; Cory Labang; The Local Gentry; and RB Steak House.