Events salute opening of new Kapolei Macy’s

Fashion shows, vendor fairs, beauty makeovers, live music, pro surfer appearances and a cooking demo by “Iron Chef America’s” Cat Cora will be part of the festivities when Macy’s holds a grand opening for its first store in Kapolei at 10 a.m. Friday.

A performance by the Hawaiian Hula Co. will precede the opening, beginning 9:30 a.m.

The first 100 customers through the doors will receive a $10 Macy’s gift card, with one lucky shopper receiving a $500 gift card. Shoppers can also sign up to win a trip for two to New York to attend the 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or a two-night stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and $200 dinner voucher.

At noon, Cora will prepare some of her favorite dishes at the store’s main mall entrance. With any purchase of $35 or more in the Home Department, shoppers will receive a $10 Macy’s gift card, a gift item and a signed copy of Cora’s book, “Cooking as Fast as I Can.” RSVP for the demo online at catcorakapolei.eventbrite.com.

There will also be complimentary manicures and fresh lei throughout the day, plus shoe giveaways, a live Zumba workout, acai bowl samplings and family fun in the Children’s Department with face painting and appearances by Hello Kitty and Peppa the Pig.

Macy’s Kapolei is in Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway.

Jewelry features famed statue’s preserved copper

Alex and Ani has introduced a limited-edition jewelry collection featuring original copper preserved from the Statue of Liberty’s centennial restoration.

The Liberty Copper collection was created in partnership with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Inc., and includes 26 pieces featuring a replica of Lady Liberty’s torch made from preserved copper. During the restoration that took place between 1984 and ’86, the statue’s original iron frame and copper supports were replaced by stainless-steel armature.

The signature card that accompanies each purchase reads in part, “When we CARRY LIGHT, we ignite the light in others, and create one light indivisible.”

Prices range from $38, with nylon cord, to $2,000 for a sterling-silver and 14-karat, gold-plated necklace. Find the collection at the Alex and Ani shop at Ala Moana Center or online at alexandani.com.

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