Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 4, 1 April 2000 — ʻApelila [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻApelila

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ThronglT Apnl 29 — West Moloka'i Landscapes Photographs by Philip Spalding III of West Moloka'i are on display at the Mission Houses Museum's Visitor Center Makai Galleiy during museum hours. Free. For information, eall 5310481. | Aprif 6. - 'Mz . ; AiA Beginning Hawaiian class Kumu Loke Kamanu olfers this Hawaiian language course on Wednesdays, as well as an intermediate and advanced course on Mondays. 5:307 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes Naiional Park, Kalauea Theatre at Kilauea Militaiy Camp. Fee is $30. E 'ōlelo Hawai'i kākou! For information, eall 967-8222.

Aprii 8 - Hālau Hāloa benefit concert "Eia Hāwai'i, He Moku, He Kanaka," is the concert theme, taken from an ancient migration chant. Hāiau Hāloa, also designated the Hawaiian National Academy of Performing Arts, is coordinating Hawai'i's official delegation to the 8th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia this October. Featured will be members of the Hawai'i delegation, including Hālau Mōhala 'Ilima, Ka PāHula Hawai'i, Ka Hālau Hana Keaka, Anuhea, Māhiehie, Lihau and the Ni'iahu choral group. Aunty Genoa Keawe will make a speeial appearance. 7 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $27 reserved seats. For information, eall 528-0506.

Apiil 8 — Waiāhole Poi Factoiy Open House Celebrate the poi factoiy s 10th anniversaty (since restoration) with an art exhibit by Hui Ulu Mea'aī, an organization supporting the cultivation of community self-reliance. Plants, food, music and art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Waiāhole Poi Factory. Free. For information, eall Meala at 239-6014. * O VKupulau Aloha IV Ka PāKū Kaiāulu, a school of Hawailan culture and dance under the direction of Ku'ualohanui Kauli'a, presents a spring ho'olaule'a with crafts, 'ono food and entertainment. Perform-

ingwill be Ka PaKu Kaiaulu, Nā Waiho'olu'u o ke Anuenue, the Nānākuli High and Intermediate Hawaiian culture class and more. 4:308:30 p.m. Nānākuli High Schoo! rnultipurpose building. For information, eall Keahi at 696-1078, or Healani at 6961783. Children's Fair 1 lanahau'oli SchooI's fundraiser is ideal for keiki, makua and kupuna. Pony rides, crafts, entertainment and 'ono food. Funds raised are for financial

aid and classroom expenses. 1( a.m.-3 p.m. Hanahau'oli School, corner of Makiki and Nehoa Streets. Free. For information, eail 949-6461.

Apnih, y — Slack Key Festival Hawai'i s slack-key masters eome together with Maui's 'ukulele players in a two-day festival. Hawaiian arts and crafts displays, and a poke eontest. All day. Lahaina Canneiy Mall. Free. For information, eall 6615304.

Eric Gilliom

Maui-born Eric Gilliom, brother of Amy Hfin: iaii'i, is an artist with a styte and flare all his own. "Like Chow Fun" is not only likeahle, but 'ono as weH. Oilliom performs "Aloha ne Moloka'i," an original. with sister Amy Hāna iali'i. Fill up on " Like Chow Furi" and enjoy the satisfaction of another Maui hit. Produced by Mele Productions. Heiau elean-up Ongoing efforts to maimain Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe. Bring water and a snack, and be prepared to trim, weed and clear debris. A short, uphill hike is required. For information, eall Charlie Ogata at 235-1088. ' A *] 1 A OO 8th Annual Celebration of the Arts "Nānāi ke Kumu" (look to the source) is the theme for the Ritz Carlton Kapalua's annual Hawaiian culture showcase. Ceremonies, lectures, hula performances, a kumu hula panel discussion, traditional crafts and £ilm showings are among the activities. A celebration of Hawaiian music and food, grand celebration concert eulminale the event. Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui. For information, eall 669-6200. Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko The Hawai'i Volcanoes Naūonal Park presents its series of hula kahiko, featur-

Nā Kāne Nui

As their name implies, Kurt Kipapa, Kaieo Keli'ikoa and Herman Cosier are big guys wīth big talent as songwriters and performers. "Oueen , of Mākaha," a tribute to the late Rell Sunn, is an original stand out "Lā 'Elima," recalling a tidal wave at Miioii'i, is reminscent of Bruddah lz wHh warm tones, simple harmony and a pureiy Hawaiian feel. Produced by Wayoutwest Errterprīses.

ing this month Hula Hālau o Hilo Hanakahi under the direction of Kumu Hula Puanani Crumb. 10:30 a.m. Pā hula (hula platform) at near the Volcano Arts Center. Free. Park entrance fee may apply. For information, eall 9678222. Apn'l 22 — Aloha 'Aina Festival Come and celebrate the beauty of the

WlLLIE K .

Wīllie K."s strikingfy packaged anthology indudes such WK hits as " You Ku'uipo," "Katchi Katchi Music Makawao" and "WaterfalL" Compiete wKh Willīe K's HarieyDavidson bandana on the cover, this anthology is a big seiler. Produced by the Mountain Appie Company.

land and all it offers. Festival event will feature cultural displays, arts and crafts, an Easter egg hunt and entertainment. All day. Manokalanipō Park at Po'ipū Kaua'i. Free. For information, eall 8238714. Menie Monarch Festival Easter Sunday is the kick-off for Hilo s world-renown celebra-

I tions of Hawaiian eulI ture and the arts. I Hula competition I April 28-30 at the I Edith Kanaka'ole StaI dium. Festival parade I on Sat., Apnl 30. I Hilo, Hawai'i. For I mformation, eall 935I 9168. I I Ka Holomua [ Entertainment, food ™ and crafis are all a part of the benefit for Wai'anae Men in

Recoveiy. WMR, under the auspices of Time Out Services ine., was established in 1998, and is committed to a safe, drug-free community. 1 0 a.m.-5 p.m. Nānākuli Ranch. $5 advance tickets, $7 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Tamura "s in Wai'anae. For additional information, eall 580-8767. Event coordinator Kalani Kahalioumi ean be reached at 696-9925. ■

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Ka Wai Ola O OHA accepts informanon on speciai events throughout thexslands that aie of interest to the ! lawaiuan communily Fuiid-raisers, benefit concertS, cultural activi- ' ties, sports events and the like are. what we' d ■ Like to help you promote. Send informatior. and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 71 1 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. B

DIVINE HULA — Keolalaulani Hālau Ōlapa o Laka of He'eia, Kāne'ohe. performed a tribute to Lā'ieikawai and her forest abode at Paliuli at the 1999 Merrie Monarch Hula Festivai.