Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 4, 1 April 2005 — ʻAPELILA --MEI APRIL --MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻAPELILA --MEI APRIL --MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Through Sun., Oct. 16 Nā Akua Wāhine Exhibit Created to honor female deities, the exhibit will feature rare female images and the works of noted contemporary Hawaiian artists. The exhibit is based on the hook Akiui Hawai'i, written by Kimo Armitage and illustrated by Solomon Enos. Artists include Rocky Jensen, Puni Kukahiko, Meleanna AluliMeyer, Richard Kupihea Romero and more. Admission rates apply. Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, eall 847-3511. Sat., Apr. 1 6 - Beginning Hawaiian Language Learn the basics of 'ōlelo Hawai'i including vocabulary, conversation, grammar and sentence structure in this three-session intensive workshop with Loke Kamanu. $75. Volcano Art Center. 9:30 a.m.-l p.m. For information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or eall 808-967-8222. Fri., Apr. 22 - Nā Palapalai in Concert Kuana Torres, Kēhau Tamurē and Keao Costa all leamed to play music the oldfashioned way: in family backyards from friends, relatives andkūpuna. Nā Palapalai

aims to C touch a new \ * generation \ of fans by \ preserving the traditional Hawaiian sound of falsetto

with their own

style. Tickets: $22. Maui Arts & Cultural Center. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, eall 808-242-7469. Sat., Apr. 23 - Ho'omau Concert on Moloka'i Hawaiian educational ho'olaule'a to benefit Pūnana Leo o Moloka'i. Festival includes Hawaiian music, crafts, food booths and keiki games. $10. One Ali'i Beach Park. 10 a.m-9 p.m. For information, eall 808-567-9211. Sat., Apr. 23 - Kaua'i Legendary Nights Relive the past through the 9th Annual Royal Pā'ina, whieh features three famous old-school nightspots on Kaua'i: Coco Palms, Tahiti Nui and The Club Jetty. Entertainment will reflect the style of eaeh establishment from Tahitian to Hawaiian to classic rock. Aloha attire or period dress recommended. $75. Kaua'i Marriott Resort Grand Ballroom. Reserve by Apr. 15. For information, visit www.

kauaihistoricalsociety.org or eall 808-245-3373. Sun., May 1 - The Brothers Cazimero May Day Concert

For the 28th time, Robert and Roland Cazimero present their beloved Lei Day concert. Features Leinā 'ala Kalama-Heine and special guests. $15-$25. Waikīkī Shell. 7:30 p.m. Charge by phone 877-750-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com. For information, eall 597-1888. Sun., May 1 - Lei Day Celebration The City & County of Honolulu presents this annual celebration. Includes the traditional investiture of the Lei Day Queen and her court, an adult and youth lei contest, craft demonstrations and Hawaiian entertainment all day. Free. Queen Kapi'olani Park. 9 a.m. For information, eall 808-692-5118. Fri., May 6 - Hapa Haole Hula &Vocal Competition The Hapa Haole Festival concludes with the Hapa Haole Hula and Vocal

Competition. Special guest appearances by Nina Keali'iwahamana, Beverly Noa, Mahi Beamer and more. Tickets: $35 ($25 before May 1). Hale Koa Hotel. 6 p.m. Charge online at www.hapahaolefest.org or eall 754-2301. Sat., May 7 - Te Vaka

These artists from islands near New Zealand incorporate electric and acoustic guitars with traditional pate (log drums) to yield a high-energy show of dance and music. The band maintains a deep devotion to their culture and writes their lyrics in their native tongue in order to preserve their language. $25-$30. Leeward Community College. 8 p.m. For information, eall 455-0385.

Wed., May 11-Sun. May 1 5 - Weaving Conference

The 10th annual Ka Ulu Lauhala o Kona Weaving Conference will feature beginner, intermediate and advanced w e a v i n g workshops

taught by experts from across the state. Learn to

make lauhala baskets, bracelets, hats and more. Master feather crafters will also conduct demonstrations. $116 per night, includes food and room; $125 for conference, includes materials kit. Kona Village Resort. For more information and registration forms, eall Barbara at 808325- 5203, or Harriet, 325-7715.

Fri., May 13-Sun., Jun 5 -

Pacific Voyagers, Canoes

In a celebration of Pacific island voyagers, this exhibit will be comprised of canoes from the 2004 Festival of Canoes. Included will be paddles, drums and tools

used in eanoe making. Maui photographer Masako Cordray will complement this exhibit with black-and-white photographs of

the festival participants and carvers. Free. Schaefer International Gallery. Open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, eall 808-242-7469. Sat., May 1 4 - Kanu o ka 'Āina Hula Drama

More than 100 students from Kanu o ka 'Āina New Century Puhlie Charter School will perform their annual hula drama. The theme of this year's production is "Ho'i i ka Piko a Mālama i ke Kahua." In the drama, the students will demonstrate the knowledge they have learned throughout the year regarding Mauna Kea as the piko of Hawai'i. Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, Hawai'i. 6:30 p.m. For more information, eall 808-887-1117. Sat., May 14-Sun., May 29 - Festival of Canoes

Master wood carvers from across the Pacific eome together in Hawai'i to showcase their trade. Demonstrations of old-style

surfboard and drum making, house thatching and a crafts fair will be held at Banyan Tree Park. The launeh of completed canoes and surfboards will be held on May 28 at Kamehameha Iki Beach Park. Free. Front Street, Lahaina. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For nformation, eall 888-310-1117.

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