Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 5, 1 May 2005 — MEI --IUNE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MEI --IUNE

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

The 10th annual Ka Ulu Lauhala o Kona Weaving Conference will feature beginner, intermediate and advanced workshops taught by experts from across the state. Learn to make lauhala bracelets, fans, earrings, baskets, clutch purses and more. Master feather crafters will also conduct demonstrations. $125 for conference, includes materials kit. Kona Village Resort. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, eall (808) 325-5203.

Sat., May 1 4 — 'lmi Pono Concert

Enjoy a day of food, music and crafts all for great cause: money raised from the event will benefit students of the Hawaiian language immersion School at Pū'ōhala. Event will also feature a petting zoo, pony rides and other activities. Entertainment includes Ilona Irvine, Iva Kinimaka and friends, Nā Hoa, Pōmaika'i and Halau Hula O Ulumeanani. Free. Pū'ōhala Elementary School in Kāne'ohe. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, eall Carol or Makana at 233-5667.

Thu., May 19-Sat., May 21 Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko

The Ka Hula Piko Festival will feature entertainment, food and crafts from the residents of Moloka'i. Kumu John Ka'imikaua and Hālau Hula O Kukunaokalā will present lectures and site excursions. Free. Pāpōhaku Beach Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, eall the Moloka'i Visitors Association at (808) 553-3876 ext 21.

Sat., May 21 — Hawai'i Secondary Schools Hula Kahiko Competition

In this annual competition, intermediate and high school students from around the state showcase their talent and knowledge in ancient hula. Participating schools include Kamehameha (Kapālama and Maui campuses), King, Kohala, Mililani, Punahou, Wahiawā, Baldwin, Farrington, Lutheran, Mid-Pacific Institute and Sacred Hearts Academy. $7. Hemmeter Field House, Punahou School campus. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For information, eall 521-6905.

Mon., May 23 — I Ka Wā Kahiko: Onee Upon aTime

The performing arts group 'Aheleakala presents a very unique way of telling Hawaiian mo'olelo using oli, hula, modern dancing and even aerial acrobatics. $10. Hawai'i Threatre. 7:30 p.m. For information and tickets, eall 528-0506.

Sun., May 29 — Pu'uhonua: Refuge of Wonders

An event showcasing the natural and | cultural treasures of the Northwestern I Hawaiian Islands, and the effort to I protect them. Dinner to follow with I special guests, oli and hula. Free I ($30 donation for dinner). McCoy I Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. 2-5 p.m. I For information, eall 524-8220 or visit I www.kahea.org.

Mon., May 30 — I Hālau Hula o Maiki I Founders Day

This event celebrates the life and work I of the late Maiki Aiu Lake, a revered I kumu hula and an influential figure in I the Hawaiian renaissance movement. I $20 donation, whieh includes T-shirt. I St. Francis High School. 11 a.m.-2 I p.m. For information, eall 955-0050.

Fri., June 3 — I Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards

Even with Hawaiian music now I having a category at the Grammys I that doesn't take away from this longI running award show acknowleding I excellence in island recordings. f Presented by the Hawaiian Academy of L Recording Arts, event will feature live I entertainment from the best in loeal I music. $95. Hilton Hawaiian Village, I Coral Ballroom. No-host cocktail, 5 I p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m.; program, 7:30 I p.m. For information, eall 235-9424.

Fri., June 1 0 — Kamehameha Statue lei draping

The statue of King Kamehameha I in downtown Honolulu will be decorated with 13-foot lei. Event celebrates King Kamehameha Day and will include music and hula performances. Free. Ali'iōlani Hale. 4 p.m. For information, eall 586-0333.

Sat., June 1 1 — King Kamehameha Celebration

This annual celebration honors - King Kamehameha I. The famous parade includes floral floats, pā'ū riders and marching bands. Parade starts at King and Richards streets, goes down Ala Moana Blvd., through Kalākaua Ave. and ends at Kapi'olani Park. Ho'olaule'a will include free entertainment, crafts and food. Free. Honolulu/Waikīkī. For information, eall 586-0333.

Sat., June 1 1 — Mākaha Sons concert

Moon, John and J erome present Take a Walk in the Country, a star-studded show featuring hula performances from Chinky Māhoe and Hālau Hula O Kawaili'ulā and music from Ho'okena and others. 5 p.m. Waikīkī Shell. For information, visit www. makahasons.com .

Sat., June 1 1 — Hālau Kū Māna hō'ike

Hālau Kū Māna Charter School presents Kupuohi, a theatrical twist on their annual hō'ike. Offered entirely in Hawaiian, the production showcases the students' talent as they re-enact mo'olelo. The hō'ike highlights the important benefits found in traditional Hawaiian values and morals. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Kaimukī High School Auditorium. First show starts at 12 p.m.; second show, 6 p.m. For tickets and information, eall 988-8995.

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Ka WaiOlaoOHA 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