Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 6, 1 June 2002 — RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS

Sunv June 16 — Wet Side Hike Spend an aftemoon in a native Hawaiian Cloud forest. Walk on the wet side with Haleakalā Naīional Park and The Nature Conservancy in the Waikamoi Preserve. Meet at Hosmer Grove parking lot at noon. The fourhour hike is moderately strenuous through wet and muddy terrain at high elevation. Wear shoes with traction, bring rain gear, a snack, water and binoculars. Noon. Haleakalā national Park. Free, however, park entrance fee may apply. For information, eall 808-572-4400. Friv Satv June 21 , 22 — 29th King Kamehameha Hula Competition This year, winners from affiliated 'hula competitions: E Hula Mau in |California and King Kamehameha in ■ Japan, will eompeīe alongside m entrants from Hawai'i. The two-dav

competition mixes several cate- . gories throughout, including oli __ \(individual chant), hula kahiko,

I hula 'auana (men, women, kcombined) and kupuna. V Nineīeen hālau in all. 6 p.m. (Fri.), 1 p.m. (Sat.). NBC Arena,

Honolulu. For tickets, eall the NBC box office at 591-2211. Sat. June 22 — Lā'au Lapa'au Workshop Ho'ōla 'o Lomilomi Lapa'au Clinic is presenting a series of Lā'au Lapa'au workshops in Hilo. We will cover hapai wahine, infant lomilomi and keiki and opu huli massage. We will also teach the kāne and 'ohana how to lomilomi mother before hānau. To register, eall 808-961-3118, or log on to www.lokahiola.org Satv June 29 — 'Lua: the Hawaiian Art of War and Weaponry' Native Books Kapālama presents Kumu Lua Ramsey Taum who will speak on the ancient art of Lua in today's context, as well as the spiritual aspects as they relate to the Hawaiian male. He will also discuss the renewed interest in this traditional practice. 2 p.m. Native Books Kapālama. Free. For information, eall 845-8949. ■

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 Blvd„ Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249

Kawai Cockett: " Beautiful KauaT — Enjoy this favorite coiiection rereiecisecl by Hula records.

Ned Ka'ōpana: "Pana" — Oldies and originals are presented Hawaiian-style, including a tribute to surf legend Buffalo Keaulana. Instrumentals too including the popular "Over the Rainbow." Produced by Koa Records.

Various artists: "Wa'ahila" — Favorite songs old and new for Mōnoa Valley and Wa'ahila celebrate the beauty currently under threat of imposing power lines. Produced by MPI Talent Communications.

Various artists: " With Aioha From Hawai'i" — This musical response to the tragedies of 9- 1 1 features such vocalists as Kainani Kahaunaele, Pauline Wilson and Darlene Ahuna. Produced by United Records.

Pai'ea Kamehameha, mo'i o Hawai'i