Nightlife

The only regular nightlife venues are the two resorts, the Lodge at Koele and Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay.

The Lodge at Koele has stepped up its live entertainment. In front of the manorial fireplaces in the Great Hall, local artists serenade listeners, who sip port and fine liqueurs while sinking into plush chairs, with contemporary Hawaiian, classical, and other genres of music. The special programs are on weekends, but some form of nightly entertainment takes place throughout the week, from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Down at the Manele Bay resort, the Ahi Ahi Lounge also has live entertainment nightly from 6:30 to 9:30pm.

Occasionally, special events will bring in a few more nightlife options. During the annual Pineapple Festival, generally the first weekend in July, some of Hawaii's best musicians arrive to show their support for Lanai. The Aloha Festival (www.alohafestivals.com) takes place at the end of September or during the first week in October, and the Christmas Festival is held on the first Saturday in December. For details on these festivals, contact the Lanai Visitors Bureau, PO Box 631436, Lanai City, HI 96763; or 431 Seventh St., Ste. A, Lanai City; tel. 800/947-4774 or 808/565-7600; fax 808/565-9316; www.visitlanai.net.