Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 3, 1 March 2001 — Malaki 2001 [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Malaki 2001

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i _ 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 of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Note that Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in nonO'ahu phone numbers.

Mar 3 — Kamehameha Schools Ho'olaule'a. The Association of Teachers and Parents of Kamehameha Schools presents "E Ho'i Ke Aloha i Kaiwi'ula" (love returns to Kaiwi'ula) is the iheme for Ho'olaule'a 2001 on the grounds of Bishop Museum.*Live loeal entertainment, crafts, food and game booths, a country store, specialty products from the neighbor islands, and live cultural demonstrations. Proceeds help support enrichment grants for the students of Kamehameha Schools. Bishop Museum. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information, eall 366-6275

Mar 4 — Kama'āina Day at 'lolani Palaee. Tours of 'Iolani Palaee, the officiaI residence of King Kalākaua and Queen Lili uokalani, is open for docent-guided tours (no children under age 5) from 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (children under age 5 admitted free when accompanied by an adult) and the Palaee Shop is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations are taken up to one month in advance at 522-0832; please advise reservationist of any special requirements;wheel-chair-accessible. Kama'āina Sunday is offered in addition to our regular tour

days, Tuesday through Saturday. For reservations, eall 522-0832 Mar 1 1 — Ali'i Sunday In honor of Queen Ka'ahumanu, a worship service will be held at Kawaiaha'o Church, 10:30 a.m. For information, eall 522-1333. Mar 1 5-April 1 5 — Kūpua: Two traditional Hawaiian Stories of Shape-shifters. Kumu Kahua presents this eom-

missioned work of play wright Tammy Haili'ōpua Baker. March 15, 16, 18, 22, 23,2 4, 25, 29, 30, 31; April 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15.8 p.m., Sundays, p.m. For tickets and information, eall 536-4441 March 1 6 — 79th Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. See Event Feature on page 8. March 1 7 — St. Joseph Ho'olaule'a. St. Joseph Ho'olaule'a. Join iri on this fun-filled event at St. Joseph

School in Waipahu. The annual fund raiser will feature crafts 'ono food, games, entertainment, and prize drawings including a Las Vegas vacation. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph School. Free. For information, eall 677-4475. March 1 7 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-up. Join this community volunteer effort, and learn about ancient history in Kāne'ohe. Bring water and a snack, and be prepared for a short uphill hike, weeding and pruning. Meet at the end of Llpalu St. off Nāmoku. For information, eall 2351088. Mar 1 7 — Lauhala Weaving Class. Lauhala weaving class with Margaret Lovett, instructor. Fee - i — a—

$25 ($20 members), 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Bring luneh. Kaua'i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Līhu'e. Registration required. For information, eall the Kaua'i Museum at 808-245-6931. March 1 8 — Walk on the Wet Side. Spend the afternoon in a native cloud forest. Meet at Hosmer Grove parking Iot at the Haleakalā National Park. Wear shoes with good traction, and bring rain gear, a snack, water, sunscreen and binoculars. 5 hour hike, moderateIy strenuous. Noon. Haleakalā National Park. Hike is free, but park admission may apply. For information, eall 808-572-4459. March 24 — Civic Clubs' Hō'ike'ike. The O'ahu Council of the

Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs presents Hō'ike'ike 2001, a celebration of the civic club movement establishcd in 1918 by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole. Opening ceremonies by 'īlio'ulaokalani, hula, music, information on club programs and 'ono food. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. For information. eall Shelly Ha'o-Tamon at 227-0099. March 25 — Ali'i Sunday fn honor of Prince Kūhiō, a worship service will be held at Kawaiaha'o Church, 10:30 a.m. For information. eall 522-1333. March 25 — Prince Kūhiō Celebration. Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club offers a day of family fun tn

honor of Princc Kūhiō. Crafts, demonstrations. Entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band; Hawaiian Paradise, Ciyde Lono, director; Nā Punahele o nā Pua, Richard Pedrina. director: Castle High School Hawaiian Ensembie; Hālau Hula o Pili; and more. Kapi'olani Park. All day. Free. For

1 kwo[ H Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts mformation on special events throughout the islands that I are of interest to the Hawaiian community. Fund-raisers, benefit I concerts, cultural activities, sports ■■ events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote. Send ■ information and color photos to HHB Ka Wai Ola o OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 ■ Honolulu, H1 96813-5249

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information, eall Bill Correa at 373-4190 or 479-9870.

' ■ .. ' ■ ■■ March 23-25 — The Natives are Restless. Patrick Makuakāne's cridcallyacclaimed production of music, hula and politics is back in Honolulu for its second year. The cast includes members of Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu.

Mākuakāne's San Francisco-based hālau. Natives explores the impact of the missionaries,a nd celebrates the strength and resilience of Hawaiian Culture. Hawai'i Theatre. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.,. Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $20-$30. For additional information, visit online at www.naleihulu.org. For tickets, eall the Hawai'i Theatre at 528-0506. Mar 24 - Apnl 30 — "Hawaiian Stories" by Hiko'ula Hanapī. Saturday, March 24 - opening reception for "Hawaiian Stories" exhibit of silk screens by Hiko'ula Hanapi at Volcano Art Center Gallery, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. -Volcano Art Center Gallery 808-967-7565.

March 30, 31 — 'Ladies Night Out/ he all-female production opens & Tau Dance Theatre's fifth season with new works choreoI graphed by Rachel Berman with photographer Kim Taylor Reese, Marie Takazawa, Betsy Fisher and Esther Izuo. Other perform-

ers include Pua Melia and Hālau o Kekuhi. 8 p.m. Leeward Community College Theatre. $15, $10 students. For |k. information, eall

488-8017.

Mar 30 - Apr 1 —

8th Annual East Maui Taro Festival. Celebrate the restoration of Hawaiian traditions through kalo culture, music, hula, arts, crafts, food and more. Cultural activities, cultural sport activities at Hāna Ballpark. Call for times and locations. For information, eall 808-248-8972. ■ Above: Rachel Berman is among performers in "Ladies Night Out," March 30, 31. Photo: Sunstar.