Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 7, 1 July 2004 — Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

JULY ĒVENTS friday • july 2 • 5p - 9p First Friday Gallery Walk ! Our Fort Street store hosts a book launeh for Kaipo anel the Mighty Ahi, with author Leonard Villanueva, Ceramics from the YWCA's Toshiko Takaezu studio, and a "rummage sale" of work by Nā Mea Hawai'i artists! sun. july 4 & sat. july 31 'EA-with Imaikalani Kalahele Art exhibtion and reception, plus two poetry readings to honor the struggle of our kupuna who stood for our sovereignty. Sun. July 4, 2p-5p, and Sat. July 31 , 3p-6p. Both events are at our Ward Warehouse store. For information eall 398-6848. sunday • july 11 • 1p - 3p Na Mele Nei & He Mele Aloha Jam Bruce Shimabukuro's Ukulele Essence Studio takes the Ward ^stage first, then at approx. 2pm, our fourth He Mele Aloha Jam Session swings into action, hosted by Kimo Hussey. Bring your ukulele and join in the fun! sunday • july 25 • llA - 1p He Lā A'o Mai, A'o Aku Our Ward Warehouse store hosts a day of learning for the entire family. Workshops will include storytelling and screen printing with Hiko'ula Hanapi, and ulī ulī making with Kuahiwi Lorenzo. sunday • july 25 • 1p - 3p James Hill, Ukulele Virtuoso Our Na Mele Nei Concert at Ward starts at 1 pm, featuring Pono, Buckz Boyz and James-who takes the stage at approx. 2pm. James, who hails from Canada, has played with Bill Tapia, Herb Ohta Jr., Jake Shimabukuro, and Kelly Boy DeLima. He is considered one of the most exciting ukulele players today!