Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 11, 1 November 2003 — 2003 NOWEMAPA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2003 NOWEMAPA

... ,-.*m-,_i-,-.L. #",k Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, anā do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Sat., Oct. 25Sun., Nov. 30 — Ka Wehena Art Exhibit An exhibition of contemporary Hawaiian art by Ka Maka O Ka Ihe, the Hawaiian student art organization of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. Free. Aupuni Artwall at Nā Mea Hawai'i and Native Books, Ward Warehouse. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-9 p.m./Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, eall 596-8885. Sun., Nov. 2 — Mali'o, a Hawaiian Music Concert of Women The Maiki Aiu Foundation honors the women who sing and play Hawaiian music from times past. Featured guest are Darlene Ahuna, Haunani Apoliona, Leilani Rivera

Bond, Karen Keawehawai'i, Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Lorna Lim, Maryann Lim, Nani Lim Yap and Owana Salazar. Mamiya Theatre, 3-6 p.m. $30. For information, eall Karen Aiu at 949-0242. Thurs., Nov. 6 - Sat., Nov. 8 — 12th Annual World lnvitational Hula Festival Hālau hula from around the world join with hālau from Hawai'i to share the love of ancient and modern hula, Hawaiian culture and language. Waikīkī Shell, 6-9:30 p.m. This year's festival, hosted by Nālani 01ds and Poni Kamau'u, honors noted cultural icons Pat Nāmaka Bacon and Edith McKinzie. For information, eall 735-7950.

Fri., Nov. 7 - Sun., Nov. 9 — Hula O Nā Keiki Hula students from around the state will gather at Kā'anapali Beach Hotel for Maui's only ehildren's solo hula competition. For information, eall 808-667-0101. Sat., Nov. 8 — No Ka Nahele — Year of the Hawaiian Forest The 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition presents a concert in celebration of

Hālau I Ka Wēkiu (at left) performs in No Ka Nahele anel Nā Lani 'Ehā eoncerts. the Year of the Hawaiian Forest. Experience the beauty of nature through pageantry, mele oli and hula by four awardwinning hālau: Hālau Nā Mamo o

Pu'uanahulu, Hālau I Ka Wēkiu, Mālamalama Hawai'i and Pua Ali'i 'Ilima. Hawaiian choral music by Kawaiolaonāpūkanileo under the direction of Nola Nāhulu. Hawai'i Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $13-48. For information, eall 845-4652 or 528-0506. Thurs., Nov. 1 3 through Feb. Makahiki Celebration Lomi practitioners Kapono Souza, Keohokalani Lewis and Manu Suganuma help usher in the opening of the Makahiki season.

Festivities include lomi massage demonstrations and talks sharing the spiritual beliefs behind the fourmonth season of peaee dedicated to the god Lono. Puhlie is invited to the opening ceremony, 6-8 p.m, Nā Mea Hawai'i and Native Books, Ward Warehouse. Free. For information, eall 596-8885 or 258-2735.

Wed., Nov. 23 — Willie Nelson anel Friends Benefit Concert

The American legend jams in Waimea with top Mainland and loeal artists, including Hawai'i's own Ledward Ka'āpana, Leabert Lindsey and Smitty. Proceeds go to benefit the Paniolo Preservation Society and completion of a statue of Hawai'i's most famous cowboy, Ikua Purdy. Parker Ranch Arena, 12-4 p.m. $50 tickets available at regular ticket outlets. For information, eall 808-885-1011.

Wed., Nov. 1 2 - Fri., Nov. 1 5 — 'lolani Luahine Keiki Hula Scholarship

Competition

Four days of keiki and kūpuna hālau hula competing for scholarships and prizes at the Hilton Waikōloa Resort, Hawai'i. WedFri., 6 p.m. and Sat., 1 p.m. Call 929-8700 to enter, or pchang@hekula.org for info. $10 per event.

Sat., Nov. 1 5 — Kula Kaiapuni 'O Ānuenue Senior Lū'au

The Senior Class of Kula Kaiapuni 'O Ānuenue are hosting a Hawaiian day of 'ono Hawaiian food, entertainment and crafts. Ānuenue School in Pālolo Valley, O'ahu. Contact Lynette at 988-0602 for info or to buy your $10 Hawaiian plate tickets.

Sun., Nov. 1 6 — Nā Lani yEhā Concert

In their annual fundraising eoncert, Kumu Hula Leinā'ala Kalama Heine and the Ladies of Nā Pualei O Likolehua pay homage to King

Kalākaua, Queen Lili'uokalani, Princess Miriam Likelike and Prince William Pitt Leleiōhoku. The program will feature oli and mele composed by "the four chiefs" performed by Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'uanahulu; Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani; Hālau I Ka Wēkiu, Nā Pualei O Likolehua and musical performances by some of Hawai'i's top talents. $15.50-$20.50. Hawai'i Theatre. 3 p.m. For information, eall 676-0056.

Sun., Nov. 1 6 — A King's Birthday Celebration

The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee invite the puhlie to participate in our annual commemoration of King Kalākaua's Birthday, with the palaee decorated to recreate his famous jubilee. Free.

Midnight performance of the Kumulipo genealogical chant. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, eall 'Iolani Palaee at 522-0832.

Thur., Nov. 20 — Na Lei Na'auao Nā Ali'i Hou Concert

Enjoy an exhilarating evening of powerful hula, chant and other cultural performances by students representing 14 Hawaiianfocused puhlie charter schools. Proceeds help support the Nā Lei Na'auao — Native Hawaiian Charter School Allianee. Queen Kapi'olani Hotel, 'Ākala Ballroom, 6-8 p.m. $5. For information eall 808-960-5272 or email dkaiulani@aol.com. Sat., Nov. 22 — Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'uanahulu

Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and his award-winning Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'unanahulu return to Maui in another stunning performance of the most ancient traditions of Hawaiian culture: oli (chant), mele (song) and hula. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. $10-$35, half price for kids 12 and under. For information, eall 808-242-7469. Sat., Nov. 22 —

E Ho'oulu Aloha Concert

Fundraiser features performances by Uluwehi Guerrero, Lei'ohu Ryder, Richard Ho'opi'i and guests. Hula, arts and crafts, museum tours, silent auction, raffle drawings and 'ono food booths. Bailey House Museum in Wailuku, Maui, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Free. For information, eall 808-244-3326. ■

Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts information on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community, such as: fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, sports events, etc. Please submit information and color photos by the 15th of the month prior to the date of your event. Ka Wai Ola o OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd„ Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 kwo@oha.org

Lomi practitioner Kapono Souza sounds the pu (eoneh) to open Makahiki ceremonies held at Mōkapu last November.

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Concerts honor King Kalakaua's Nov. 16 birthday and Queen Lili'uokalani 's Nov. 1 1 passing.