Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 1, 1 January 2002 — RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Expect a number of surprises along the way as Henry Kapono and Robi Kahakalau perform their original compositions with the full symphony orchestra, 7:30 p.m, at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, Sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines, $15-$55, For tickets and information, eall the 792-2000. Satv Jan. 1 9 — 5th Annual Hawai'i Heart Walk and Health Fair in Hilo Join a great cause to reduce heart disease and stroke and educate the public to exercise healthy habits, Choose from two routes starting at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium at 8 am, ^^^Heahh Fair from 7-11 a.m, will fea-

ture free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screening, Also other non-profit and t community groups promoting

EKG, healthy cooking, keiki ID to name a few. For information, eall 808-961-2825. Sunv Jan. 20 — Ala Wai Challenge For 17 years, the Waikīkī Community Center as benefitted from this annual event of eanoe racing, Hawaiian games and family fun. This years honorees are Mjtron "Pinky" Thompson and Wright Bowman Sr., who have contributed tremendously to Hawai'i's eanoe culture. Canoe team sponsors are being sought. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ala Wai Park. For information, eall 9231802. Sunv Jan. 20 — Ka Pā Hula O Kauanoe O Wa'ahila Benefit Join Kumu Hula Maelia Loebenstein Carter and her hālau in their annual party fund-raiser. Entertainment by Nā Leo, Ho'okena and Pai'ea, and great door prizes. Dancing to follow. 5-10 p.m. Oeean Club, Restaurant Row. $10 donation. For tickets and information, eall the hālau at 735-5233.

Satv Jan. 26 — Hula 'Ōlapa Workshop Fund Raiser Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana will present a hula workshop to benefit the scholarship fund for 'Ahahui Sīwila Hawai'i o Kapolei. The mele to be shared is "Aia i Honolulu Ku'u Pōhaku" honoring Princess Ruth Ke'elikōlani. Dancers must bring their own ipu and pale. Space is limited, and registration must be completed by Jan. 12. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hālau O Haumea, U.H. Mānoa Center for Hawaiian Studies. For information and an application, eall Gerry Alama at 988-2771. Satv Jan. 26 — Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Kumu Hula Raylene Lancaster and Hālau Hula o Ha'alelea will perform at the pā hula (hula enelosure) at 10:30 a.m. Hawaiian arts and crafts demonstrations will be on hand at the Volcano Art Center Gallery from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes Naīional Park. Free (park entrance fee may apply.) For information, eall the Volcano Art Center at 808-967-8222 .

Sunv Jan. 27 — Ali'i Sunday at Kawaiaha'o The birth of King Lunalilo (William Charles Lunalilo), the sixth ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom, is commemorated at the historic Kawaiaha'o Church. Hawaiian royal societies, civic clubs and other dignitaries participate in the music-filled service. 10:30 a.m. Kawaiaha'o Church. Free. For information, eall 5221333. ■ Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts infonnation on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community, Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural acti\ities, 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 71 1 Kapi'olani Blvd„ Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249

Bla Pahinui: "Guava Soul" — Bla maintains the trademark Pahinui sound with new songs and classics recorded years ago by his father, Gabby. Produced by Jon de Mello and the Mountain Apple Company.

'Ekolu: "Shores of Waiehu" — Makapu Ho'opi'i, Lukela Keala and Akoni Dellomes do Maui proud as they bring reggae, R&B and a little gospel in their latest project. Produced by Tsunami Records West LLC.

Imua: "Next Generation" — Dave Dunaway and Baba Akiona are back with their unique blend and hot new songs of today like "Warrior Pride and "Mr. Governor." Produced by lsland Groove Productions and Imua.

Karen Keawehawai'i: "Do the Hula - Ka Leo Lani o Karen" — Sixteen songs perfect for hula are performed by Karen whose falsetto "ha'i" style is crisp, clear and Hawaiian. Produced by Kaleolani Records.

Scores of paddlers will gather in friendly competition at the Ala Wai Challenge, Jcin, 20, a fun event for the whole family.