Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 1, 1 January 2000 — JANUARY 2000 [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JANUARY 2000

Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation ofthe event or the sponsor bv OHA. Jan. 2 — 164th birthday observance of Queen Emma Kaleleonālani The Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club remembers its namesake in a ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum. Royal Hawaiian Band 8:30 a.m. Chapel service at 9 a.m. Remarks on Queen Emma's life by Kimo Alama Keaulana. Ho'okupu presentations to follow. Mauna 'Ala, Nu'uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information, eall Bill Maioho at 5371716. Jan. 8-Feb. 14 — "Mana Hola 2000" exhibit Hawaiian sculptor Peggy Kalā Hubacker displays her art in tribute to the new year. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. Free, but park admission may apply. For information, eall %7-7565. Jan. 1 5 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau elean-up Ongoing elean-up and maintenance at Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe has attracted hundreds of volunteers over the years. Bring water and a snack, and be prepared for weeding, trimming and a short uphill hike to the heiau site. Meet

at the end of Llpalu St. off Nāmoku St. 8:30 - 1 1:30 a.m. For information, eall Charlie Ogata at 235-1088. Jan. 1 5 — "Ua Ao Hawai'i 2000" concert The 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition's third annual concert will feature the talents of the 1999 female vocalist of the year Kekuhi Kanahele and friends, Akoni and the Palapalai Patch and Kahikina, all from Hilo; the Waiehu Sons from Maui; and hālau including Hālaul o Kekuhi, Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, Nā Pualei o Likolehua, Hālau o nā Maolipua, Pā'ū o Hi'iaka, Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani, Hālau i ka Wēkiu, Nā Maile Kū Honua and more. 5:30 p.m. Andrews Amphitheater, UH Mānoa. $15, keiki 10 and under free. Tickets available Ticket Plus outlets including Foodland stores and Tempo Music. Also at Native Books and Beautiful Things, Native Books ine. Call Ticket Plus at 593-4000, or order tickets online at www.ticketslive.com Jan. 15« Nā Mele concert series The Honolulu Academy of Arts eontinues its music series with a special performance by Hui Aloha, featuring guitar masters Dennis Kamakahi and George Kuo; bassist Martin Pahinui; and the 'ukulele stylings of David Kamakahi. The Nā Mele o Hawai 'i music series is funded, in part, by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and benefits the programs of the Academy. 7:30 p.m. Honolulu Academy of Arts. $15. For information, eall 532-8700.

Jan. 16 — Sovereignty Sunday Join supporters of Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination at an 'ohana gathering at 'Iolani Palaee. Speeches, displays and kūkākūkā. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 'Iolani Palaee grounds. Free. For informahon, eall 595-6691.

Jan. 22 — In celebration of Pele and the Volcano Storytelling by Hiko'ula Hanapl; haku lei-making with Loke Kamanu, print and booksigning by Deitrich Varez, and a hula kahiko performance by Pekelo Day and Ke Kula Nā Mea Hawai'i are among the activities at this cultural celebration. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Volcano Arts Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free. For information on this and other special events throughout the month, eall 867-8222. Jan. 23 — 15th Annual Ala Wai Challenge

The Waikīkī Community Center's annual benefit, sponsored by Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, honors long-time waterman Joseph "Nappy" Napoleon. Events include traditional makahiki games of 'ulu maika, 'ō'ō ihe, moa pahe'e and huki kaula; Hawaiian entertainment; and a quarter-mile eanoe race. 8:30 a.m. Ala Wai Playground Park. Entry fee for 12-member team is $360. For information, eall Jeff Apaka at 9231802. Jan. 29 — Queen Emma hula workshop. Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana, on behalf of the Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club, will present a hula workshop for kumu hula and alaka'i focusing on a mele for Queen Emma. Workshop is a scholarship fund raiser for the club. Space is limited. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hālau o Haumea, Center for Hawaiian Studies, UH Mānoa. $35. For information, eall 988-2771.

Jan* 29 — Lokomaika'i 2000: Lunalilo Home benefit concert Lunalilo Home, serving aged and destitute Hawaiians for generations, presents its fund-raiser to complete its two-year renovation project. The home is scheduled to reopen this year.

Headlining the cast of entertainers is

, multi-Hōkū winner Ku'uipo Kumukahi. For tickets or to make a donation, eall 9225454. Jan« 29 — Imua 200 Fun RurvWalk The Kamehameha Schools 'ohana supports the Aloha United Way in at 10K fun run/walk from Kāhala Mall to Niu and back. Awards will be presented to winners in several categories. Participants will also

receive an event T-shirt. 7 a.m. $18 entrance fee until Jan. 22. $25 for late registration. For information, eall 842-8461. ■

^ ■■■ Hālau from Hawai'i, Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i will be a part of "Ua Ao Hawai'i," a benefit concert for the 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition, Jan. 15. Oancers perform unadorned protesting the state's attempts at regulating Native Hawaiian gathering and access rights.

JOE CARINI PHOIO

"Nappy" Napoleon is this year's honoree at the Ala Wai Challenge, the annual fund raiser for the Waikīkī Community Center, Jan. 23.