Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 8, 1 August 1998 — ʻAukake [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻAukake

A u g u s t c a I e n d a r of e v e n t s

i i Editor's note: Events of interest to \ the Hawaiian community are included ' in the calendar on a space-available i basis. lnclusion does not constitute l endoresement or validation of the event \ or the sponsor by the Office of Hawaii ian Affairs. \ \ Auq. - 31 — Bishop Huseum Lecture Series on Annexation. Tuesday evening lecture series. Aug. 4: "Kū 'ē: Nā Leo Kū 'oko 'a - Treaty ofAnnexation orJoint Resolution: ls ' Hawai 'i a part of the Union ? " by Kekuni i Blaisdell, Nālani Minton and Jon Osorio; | Aug. 9: "A Nation Within " by Tom Coff- ' man; Aug. 11: "The Queen's Legacy: The i Music of Lilu 'uokalani," presented by the ! Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, produced and directed by Kahauanu Lake with performances by Emma Veary, Randy Hongo and Kūliaika-nu'u; Aug. 17: "Ka Po'e Aloha 'Āina: Hawaiian Resistance" by Noenoe Silva; Aug. 24: "Native Voices," by i 'īmaikalani Kalahele; Aug. 31: "TheAnnex- ! ation Debate" by Victoria Kneuhuhl. $5 < per lecture. $20 for the series, includes , admission to all museum exhibits,

including "Kaulana Nā Pua," a pho1 tographic exhibit of the 556 page i signed petition opposing annexa- ! tion, whieh will run through 1 Jan. 1999. For information,

i eall ! 848-4170. Auq.S-Hawai- a

ian Story īime at Wailuku Public Library. ! Kanani Baz \ • of Pūnana ! Leo o Maui 1 and Joanne

Rode of Wailuku ^ ! public Library will * present story time in the Hawaiian language ; as part of the library's

summer reading program. Stories will be shared in both Hawaiian and English. Free. 10 a.m. For information, eall Joanne Rode at 243-5766 (Maui). I Auq. S-6-HoonliqhtHiketo Kalu'uoka'ō'ō. Come explore the natural beauty of the Haleakala Wilderness Area by moonlight. Park staff of Haleakalā Nahonal park will Iead a 4-hour, 5mile strenuous hike from Sliding Sands to Kalu'uoka'ō'ō. Be prepared

for cold weather (40 degrees) by wearing layered clothing, hat and sturdy shoes. Bring a snack, water, hot beverage recommended, small flashlight and binoculars. Meet at Haleakalā Visitor Center no later than 6:30. Free, however, a $10 per vehicle entrance fee may be charged. For information, eall 572-4452 (Maui). Auq. 12 - "From Resistanceto Affirmation: We Are Who We Were." All-day commemoration for the entire 'ohana examining the events that led to the purported annexation of Hawai'i to the United States. Featured will be the Royal Hawaiian Band, Sudden Rush, the interactive play, "1898: The Way lt Should Have Happened," speeches, hula, oli, music, video presentations. voter registra-

ūon, native art and more. Parking k extremely lim- ■ ited. 'Iolani I Palaee. 9a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. ī For more information, eall Mel Kalahiki at 235-2727. (See page 13 for i schedule ).

Auq. 12-LaHo'olilo. Kaha'i Topolinski, kumu hula of Ka Pā Hula Hawai'i presents a pageant of mele, hula and mo'olelo surrounding the transformation of the independent Hawaiian Kingdom to a territory of the United States. Also performing will be Papa 'Ūniki Lehua - Halau Hula O Maiki, Hālau Mōhala 'Hima, Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Wa'ahila, Hālau o Kekuhi, Nā Pualei o Likolehua, Halau Kealakapawa and Pua Ali'i 'Ilima. T-shirts, commemorative posters and programs available. Hawai'i Theater. 6:30 p.m. $25 and $20, plus a $ 1 theater restoration fee. Tickets available at Hawai'i Theatre, Connection Outlets, Tempo Music, House of Music, UH Campus Center, Jellys and the MTI desk at the Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel. For information, eall 528-0506. Auq. I*» - 15 — Hen Dancinq. Peter Rockford Espiritu's all-male dance concert includes Greg Zane, Sammy Akuna, Simeon Den, David De Bhek, Kenny Endo, hālau hula among other performers. Diamond Head Theatre. 8p.m. $15. Forinformation, eall Diamond Head Theater at 734-0274. Auq. H - 16 - Ho'oku'ikahi '98. The Papa Kanaka o Pu'u Kohola heiau weleome you to the 8th annual 'aha. Enrich yourself in the cultural and traditional wealth of our kupuna (ancestors) at this year's event, "Hō'oeoe i ka 'ī (reach for the best). Protocol, ceremony, workshops on genealok av k;in;i h;ikn mele. 'ōlpln Hawai'i snnrts

iistory, hōlua sledding and more. Registration deadline, Aug. 3. For information, eall Pu'u Koholā heiau at 882-7218 (Hawai'i). Auq 15 - "E Ola Ke Kuini Emalani" Scholarship Benefit. The Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic i Club presents this second annual fashI ion show and luneheon featuring the I designs of Nake'u Awai, Puamana I Crabbe, Leinā'alaFreitas, LindaOshi- | ro and Crystal Rose. Entertainment I by Hālau Hula Ka Pā Kū Kaiāulu [ (Ku'ualohanui Kauha, kumu hula). [ Arts and crafts, silent auehon, lucky number drawings, and a five-course Chinese luneheon. Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. 10:30 a.m. $35. For information, eall 373-4190.

Auq. 15 - Kickoff '98. Join Keali'i Reichel, Amy Gilliom with Willie K and the Mākaha Sons for a concert benefitting the Kailua Mustangs Football Teams. Waikīkī Shell. 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets at $22.50, $20 and $17.50 are available at the Blaisdell Center Box Office, all Connections outlets, Tempo Music, UH Campus Center, Jelly's Comic & Books and MTI desk at the Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel. Connection 24-hour charge-by-phone at 545-4000, or 1-800-333-3388. Auq. 16 - Bankoh Ki Ho'alu Ee stival. The 16th annual Bankoh Kī Hō'alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival will be a tribute to legendary artists Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, Alvin "Atta" Isaacs, and Edwin "Sonny " Chillingworth. Performers include Cyril, Bla and Martin Pahinui, Unele Willie K, BB Shawn, Matthew Swalinkavich (a.k.a. "Kī Hō'alu Kid"), Ozzie Kotani, Dennis Kamakahi, Ho'okena featuring Glen Smith, the Three Ds (Del Beazley, Dwight Kanae and David Kahiapo), the Native Hawaiian Band and special guest Jonathan Castillo. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. 4-9 p.m. Free. For information, eall Milton Lau of Ka-Hōkū Productions at 239-4336. Auq. 22 - Hō'ike '98. Kumu Hula Frank Hewett and Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pā 'Olapa Kahiko ine. present their 21st annual concert. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. will feature the Three Ds, Olomana Mākaha Sons and Kana'e; and the 7 p.m. show will feature Aunty Genoa Keawe, Kawai Cockett, Loyal Gamer, the Cruz Bothers and Kana'e. For tickets, eall Aunty Aliee Hewett at 259-9253, or the Hō'ike Hotline at 259-8612. Auq. 20 - lnvestiture ofthe O'ahu Aloha Festivals Royal Court. Honolulu Hale is the site for pageantry, hula and chant. 5:30 p.m. Free. For tickets to the 'aha'aina to follow at Kawaiaha'o Church, eall 545-1771. Auq. 30 — A Hawaiian Husic Benefit Concert. Haunani Apoliona, Ho'okena, Chant, 'Elua Kāne, Makaleka Street Band, Naluai Brothers, Ben Vegas, Johnny Kamai and Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani (Manu Boyd, kumu hula) will team up in a benefit for Jamie Wong to defray medical expenses. St. John Vianney Church, Ka'elepulu (Enchanted Lake) in Kailua. 2 - 6 p.m. $20 adults, $ 1 0 for keiki under 10. Chili/rice plate included. For information, eall Aulani Apoliona at 247-3016. ■

Kumu Hula Kaha'i Topolinski wrote and produced Lā Ho'olilo, a pageant celebrating Hawai'i's hereditary monarchy on Aug. 12.