Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 6, 1 June 1999 — Iune [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the sponsor by OHA. Thru Aug. 7 Kaulana Nā Pua Anti-Annexation Petition Exhibit in Hilo. Bishop Museum's petition exhibit is in Hilo. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Sat. Lyman House Memonal Museum, 276 Haili St., Hilo. $5 kama'āina, $3 sr. citizens/students/keiki. For information, eall 935-5021 (Hawai'i). W4, 19Kilo Hoku at Haleakalā. Star gazing at Haleakalā National Park with park staff. Dress warmly, bring a red-filtered flashlight, a beach mat and blankets, binoculars and hot drink. 7:30 p.m. HosmerGrove. Free. Forinformation, eall 572-4469 (Maui). Jwe4Kū Kilakila: Music of Kaua'i and O'ahu. The Hawaiian A Capella Ensemble, "Ka Waiola o nā Pūkanileo," under the direction of Nola Nāhulu, presents its fund-raiser concert with guest performers Pua Ali'i 'īlima and Nā Leo Kū Ho'okahi. 7:30 p.m. Orvis Auditorium. $10 general. $8 senior citizens and students. For information, eall 536-2335. J u>n<e 5 — Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Series. The Volcano Arts Center's award-win-ning series presents Hālau Hula ka Makani Hah 'Ala o Puna and Kumu Hula 'Ehulani Stephany. 10 a.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's pā hula (hula enclosure). Perfonnance is free, but park admission applies. For information, eall 967-8222 (Hawai'i). Jmi¥e 5 — "Maui: Tuming Back the Sun." Exhibitions of sculptures and paintings by Rocky Jensen and members of Hale Nauā in. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Volcano Arts Center. Free. For information, eall 9677565 (Hawai'i). iune 11 — King Kamehameha Day. ■ The Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu is draped with flower lei of impressive length. Music and hula performances. 4:30 p.m. Kamehameha Statue, Honolulu. Free.

■ Moloka'i celebrates with a ho'olaule'a feamring the King's court and music by Aunty Genoa Keawe. 9 a.m. - noon. Town Center, Kaunakakai. Free. iiine 1 2 — Kamehameha Day Celebrations. ■ 83rd Annual Floral Parade. From Richard Street in Honolulu to Queen Kapi'olani Park in Waikīkī, this lengthiest parade in the islands will feature floral floats, colorful pā'ū riders, marching bands and mueh more. Free. ■ Queen Kapi'olani Park is the site ^

of the Folklife Festival featuring arts, crafts, ethnic food booths, entertainment and an Obon eelebration. A joint venture with the Pan Pacific Festival. 10 a.m. Free. ■ Kailua-Kona's floral parade. 9 a.m. Ali'i Drive. Free. ■ Lahaina's floral parade. Ho'olaule'a to follow. 10 a.m.

Front Street, Lahaina. Fre ■ Kaua'i celebrates with a ho'olaule'a of arts, crafts, food booths, demonstrations and entertainment at Kalapakī Park at Nāwiliwili Harbor. Free.

20th Annual Fancy Faire and

Hawaiian Quilt Exhibition.

The Mission Houses Museum's fair will feature a quilt exhibition, "Tīfaifai: Hāli'i Moe Polenekia ma Hawai'i," with Polynesian bed covers ffom Tahiti, the Cook Islands

and Hawai'i, running thru June 'til July 3. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission to grounds, $4 for quilt exhibit. Full museum admission is $6, $5 for kama'āina. For information, eall 5310481.

Jiiite 19 — Ko'olauloa Hawaiian Civic Club's 75th Anniversary.

Celebrate the annivei sary of the Ko'olauloa Hawaiian Civic Club, established in June 1924, with a gala dinner and fashion show. Enjoy 'ono food, entertainment

and historical displays. Proceeds will help

to support the club's scholarship fund. 5 p.m. Turtle Bay Hilton. $75. For tickets and additional information, eall Dannette "Sista" Leota-Pascual at 293-8599. June 19 — Holokū Ball. The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu's annual scholarship fund raiser brings out the best in formal Hawaiian wear including elegant holokū. Silent auction, holokū parade, entertainment by Melveen Leed. "Ke Kumupa'a o ke Alaula Hou," (the firm founda-

tion for the approaching dawn) is the theme. Senator L Daniel Akaka will be honored. 5:30 p.m. Hilton p Hawaiian Village. $70. Sponsorship tables available. For information, eall 533-1959, or email Lkeaweehu @ gte.net

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>6th Annual King Kamehame-

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na i-iuia Competition.

Hālau representing O'ahu, Maui, California, Japan and Guam will compete in oli, hula kahiko and 'auana with men's, women's, eombined and kupuna division. Fri. 6/25: 6 p.m.; Sat., 6/26: 1 p.m. NBC Arena. Tickets available June 21 at the NBC Box Office. $8.25 general; $9.25 floor; $11.25/$10.25 loges; $20 Kawēkiu section. For information, eall 5860333.

June 25, 26 — E Lili'u ē, a Tribute to Queen Lili'uokalani. Peter Rockford Espiritu and the Tau Dance Theater present a music and dance tribute to Hawai'i's eighth sovereign. 8 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $20, $15, $10. Discounts for sr. citizens, students and military. For tickets, eall 528-0506. Jui«e 26 — Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Series. The Volcano Arts Center's award-win-ning series presents Hālau o Ha'alelea ff om Kohala and Kumu Hula Raylene Lancaster. Supported, in part, by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. 10 a.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's pā hula (hula enclosure). Performance is free, but park admission applies. For information, eall 967-8222 (Hawai'i). June 26 — Kawa'ewa'e Clean-up. Volunteers are needed to help with the upkeep of Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe. Meet at the end of Līpalu St. off Nāmoku. For information, eall 2351088. June 26, 27 — Establishment Day Cultural Festival. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau presents its annual cultural festival featuring pageantry, traditional craft demonstrations, games and more. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau, South Kona. Free. For information, eall 328-2288 or 328-2326 (Hawai'i). ■

PHOĪO COURTESY: HCCH Flowing holokū are a highlight at the June 19 Holokū Ball, a scholarship fund raiser for Hawaiian students.