Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 11, 1 November 2000 — NOWEMAPA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation ofthe events or the sponsors by the Office ofHawaiian Affairs. Fri., Nov. 3 — Aloha Wai'anae. Nā Lima Hana presents a day of craft demonstrations, pūpū sampling, talk-story and more. Wai'anae Mall. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, eall 696-LIMA. Fri„ Nov. 3-Sat., Nov. 11 — 29th Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. West Hawai'i's annual celebration features a parade, tours, contests and all kinds of fun for the family over the week-long event. The grand parade in Kailua, Nov. 4, will include marching bands and the new

Miss Kona Coffee. Times, locations and fees vary depending on the event. For information and a schedule of events, eall 808-326-7820. Sat., Nov. 4 — 8th Annual Taro Festival. Hāmākua on Hawai'i island is the site for this Hawaiian cultural festival celebrating the many uses of kalo. The event includes entertainment with hula, singing and chanting; a silent auction; exhibits; a poieating contest; 'ukulele contest, Hawaiian crafts, children's games and a "Taste of Taro Tent" featuring loeal chefs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Honoka'a County Gym. Free. For information, eall 808-962-0704. Sun., Nov. 5 — Kama aina Sunday at 'Iolani Palaee. Free admission for residents who present I.D. to the residence of the Kalākaua family. Docent-guided tours, wheel chairaccessible, are available from 9a.m.-2:15 p.m. The Plaee Shop will be open. Make tour reservations by calling 522-0832. Thurs., Nov. 9-Sat., Nov. 1 1 — 9th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival. Hālau hula from the mainland, Japan, Guam, Mexico and Africa join schools

from Hawai'i in competition and cultural enrichment. Named "E Ho'i Mai i ka Piko Hula" (retum to the hula source), the event fosters a deeper understanding of Hawaiian culture at an international level. Waikīkl Shell. 6 p.m. For ticket information, eall 783-8006. Fri., Nov. 10-Sun., Nov. 1210th Hula o nā Keiki.

Maui's solo keiki hula event draws eompetitors from Hawai'i and the content to vie for categories in kahiko and 'auana. Kā'anapali Beach Hotel, Lāhaina. $5-$15. For information, eall 808-667-0217. Fri., Nov. 10 — Concert Under the Stars. St. Joseph School in Waipahu presents a benefit featuring the FM100 All star Band with Shannon Scott; Vaihi with Sam Langi; Koauka; and Ho'onu'a. 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph School. $10 advance tickets, $12 at the gate. For information, eall 6774475. Sat.Nov.llKaua'i Community College Craft Fair. Hand-crafted items by loeal artists will be sold including wood crafts, jewelry, cloth-

ing, floral arrangements, omaments and ceramics. Other attractions include entertainment, refreshments and 'ono food. Proceeds benefit the KCC General Fund supporting student activities. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. KCC Campus. Free. For information , eall 245-8208. Sat., Nov. 12 — Nā Lani 'Ehā Concert. Nā Pualei O Likolehua's 4th annual eoncert pays tribute to the Kalākaua family. Performing with the hālau will be Robert Cazimero and Hālau Nā Kamalei; Veto Baker and Miehael Casupang and Hālau i ka Wēkiu; Sonny Ching and Hālau Nā Mamo o Pu'uanahulu; Kana'e; and a female all-star band with Amy Hānaiali'i, Kainani Kahaunaele and Kēhau Tamure. $18.50, $23.50. For tickets, eall 486-1773, or 528-0506.

Thurs., Nov. 16— Birthday Celebrarion for a King. The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee invite all to join in a birthday tribute to King Kalākaua, who raled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1874-1891. Ideal for photography with the Palaee in full bunting as it was in the Kalākaua era. The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform a concert of monarchy-era music at 1 1:30 a.m., and a review of the Royal Guard will eommenee

at noon. Free concert and review. Admission for Palaee tours only. Palaee shop 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. For information, eall 522-0827. Thurs., Nov. 16-Sat., Nov. 18 — King Kalākaua Hula Festival. Competitive hula comes to Kona with this annual celebration honoring Hawai'i's seventh ruler. Aston Keauhou Beach Hotel. For ticket prices and general information, eall Bemie Nā'ope at 808-329-1532.

Sat., Nov. 18 — Holomua Ka No'eau. Kumu Hula Māpuana deSilva and her Hālau Mōhala 'Ilima present their 20th annual concert music and hula celebrating 25 years of hula traditions. Performing with the hālau will be David Ka'io with Anuhea, and Līhau, winners of Ka Hīmeni 'Ana 2000, the annual old-fashioned Hawaiian singing contest. The concert will also feature some of the graduates of the hālau, and those members preparing for next year's Menie Monarch Festival. Proceeds will benefit the Mākālei Foundation, supporting the cultural and educational activities of the hālau. Hawai'i Theatre. 7 p.m. $18, $23. For information or ticket reservations, eall 261-0689. Sat., Nov. 18 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up. Ongoing efforts to maintain Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe continue with a eleanup day. Be prepared for a short, uphill hike. Bring water and a snack, and dress appropriately for weeding and trimming.

Meet at the end of Līpalu St. off Namoku. 8:30-11 a.m. For information, eall 2351088. Sat„ Nov, 26-Sun„ Nov, 26 — Holiday Craft Fair. The Mission Houses Museum behind Kawaiaha'o Church presents an old-fash-ioned fair featuring crafts, clothes, ceramics, jewelry, hats, lei, plants, food and entertainment. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mission Houses Museum. Free. For information, eall 531-0418. ■

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