Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 4, 1 April 2001 — ʻAPELILA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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April 5 — Hawaiian tattoo lecture Keone Nunes demonstrates traditional Hawaiian tattoo methods and their significance culturally, spiritually and socially. Nunes is a kumu hula, artist, Hawaiian language teacher, protocol leader and long-time tattoo practitioner. 3 p.m. Hālau o Haumea, Center for Hawaiian Studies, UH Mānoa. Free. For more information, eall 956-8474. Apr. 6 — Nā Leo in concert The Hawai'i Theatre's Hana Hou series continues with the trio of Lehua Kalima Heine, Angela Femandez and Nālani Choy. Hawai'i Theatre. 8 ap.m. $25. For tickets, eall 528-0506.

April 7 — Hanahauyoli Fair. Activities include, for the keiki, face painting and crafts; and for parents, lei making and shopping at the Country Store. Funds raised support the school's financial aid program. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hanahau'oli School (corner of Nehoa and Makiki Streets near Punahou). Free. for information, eall 373-4891. Apr. 12-15 — Celebration of the Arts. The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui presents its 9th festival celebrating the people, arts and traditional euhuie of Hawai'i. Exhibitions, panel discussions, hula and chant performances, workshops in traditional and contemporary Hawaiian art, a lū'au and a

concert led by Henry Kapono. For more information, write or eall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua: One RitzCarlton Drive, Kapalua, HI 96761; 1-800-262-8440 or 808-669-6200. April 15-21 — Merrie Monarch Hilo's annual cultural festival attracts thousands from all over to witness the best in Hawaiian culture in a week-long event that eulminates with a three-night hula festival. A colorful parade winds its way through Hilo on April 21. Crafts, entertainment and cultural exhibitions and sites throughout Hilo. For a schedule and additional information, eall 808-935-9168.

April 20 — HPU lntercultural Day. Hawai'i Pacific University presents its 17th annual intercultural event showcasing the cultural and ethnie diversity of | their student pop- S ulation of more j than 8,900. A parade, ethnic J dance and cos- j| tuming are m among high- :3ml lights. 9 a.m-4 jjj| p.m. Free. mmāi Fort Street :iSBā m

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Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the ealen- - dar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validotion of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Note that Hawai'i's orea code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Miss Aloha Hula 2000 īehanl Gonzado performs "Ku'u Ipo i ka He'e Pu'eone."

Mall HPU campus. For information, eall 544-0265. Apr. 20 — Earth Pay Fair. For 13 years, the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and the Hawai'i Community College has celehrated our environment with displays, activities and demonstrations eelebrating Earth Day. Noon-4 p.m. For more information, eall 808-974-7483. April 21 — Kawa'ewa'e Clean-up. Mueh progress has been made thanks to dozens of volunteers who trim, weed, prune, enhancing the beauty of this ancient Kāne'ohe site. Bring a snack, water, and be prepared for a short, uphill hike. 8:30-1 1:30 a.m. Meet at the end of . Llpalu St. off Nāmoku. For infor- [ mation, eall 235-1088.

Apr. 21 — lnterpretive Training Series. Kōke'e Museum offers their annual spring series covering natural, cultural and historic aspects of the Kōke'e region. For information and to register, eall 808-335-9975. Apr 21 — Lauhala Weaving Classes. Margaret Lovett teaches the art of ulana lauhala or pandanus leaf weaving. Bring your own luneh. Fee $25 ($20 members), 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kaua'i Museum. For information and required reservations, eall 808-245-6931. Apr. 21 — David Malo Pay. Lahainaluna High School's first graduate, who continued on to

become a renowned educator, philosopher and author, is honored in a program of music, hula and chant. 5 p.m. Lahainaluna School. For information, eall 808-662-4000. Apr 21-22 — Surf Meet at Keālia. "Six main heats, preliminary heats, best wave maximum" is the format for this surfing contest at Davidson's at Keālia on Kaua'i's north shore. Location and date pending favorable weather and wave conditions. For information and to enter, eall 808-338-1952. April 28 — 'lmi Pono Concert and Crafts Fair. The Kāne'ohe-based Kula Kaiapuni 'o Pū'ōhala presents its 8th annual fair and star-studded concert featuring Aunty Genoa Keawe, Rodney Arias, the Kamālamalama Brothers, 'Ānelai-

kalani, Pata, the Waimānalo Keiki with Frankie V. and the keiki of Pū'ōhala. Silent auction, 'ono food and dozens of crafters will add to the festivities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kula Kaiapuni Hawai'i 'o Pū'ōhala, 45233 Kalāuli St. Free. For information, eall 233-5667. ■

kwqQBB Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts information on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community. Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote. Send information and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OHA 711 Kapi'olani BlvdL, Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249