Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 6, 1 June 2008 — IUNE CALENDAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IUNE CALENDAR

IKUA 'ĀINA Sun„ June 1, 4 p.m. Catch the a eappella styhngs of Kawaiolaonāpūkanileo as they share songs of the land, with the help of special guests Hālau Mohala 'Hinia led by kumu hula Mapuana de Silva, and Hakipu'u Charter School. Palikū Theater, Windward Community College. $15, $12. 524-3078 or email kawai ola-mail@hawaii.rr.com. WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM'S "KE KANI O KE KAI" 2008 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Annual concert series features an impressive bill of Hawaiian singer-songwriters, plus food by various restaurant partners - hve on the lawn by the sea. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; eoncerts start at 7. Aquarium galleries and exhibits will remain open throughout the evening, so that you ean discover why 2008 has been proclaimed Intemational Year of the Reef. Concert lineup is as follows: June 12, Kaukahi; June 26, HAPA; July 10, Jerry Santos and Jay Larrin; July 24, Eddie Kamae; Aug. 7, Wilhe K.

2777 Kalākaua Ave. $25, $10 for ages 7 to 12, lree for ehildren 6 and under. 440-9015 or www.waquarium.org. NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO AWARDS Tues„ June 17, doors open at 5:45 p.m. Ballots are in! Recording artist newcomers Hōkū ZuttermeisterandNāpua Grieg have the largest share of nominations for the 31st annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, sure to dehght with other surprises. The gala ceremony recognizes excellence in loeal music and also raises money to fund Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts scholarships for Hawai'i music students. Hawai'i Convention Center. $125-$200, includes dinner and entertainment. Group rates available. 593-9424 or www.nahokuhanohano.org. VOLCANO ART CENTER PRESENTS CLASSIC HAWAIIAN MUSIC & HULA CONCERT Sat„ June 21, 7:30 p.m. Stan Kaina sings classic island melodies in Hawahan falsetto

style and performs with his Hālau Leo Nahenahe O Pōhai Kealoha. Kaina's rich repertoire of Hawahan "oldies but goodies" dates back to the early 1900s. Kūauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. $15 and $13 in advance ($2 more at the door). Sponsored in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. 808-967-8222 or www.volcano artcenter.org. KALA-BASH PARTY ON MERCHANT STREET! Fri„ June 21, 5-9 p.m. With help from this annual fundraiser, Kumu Kahua Theatre looks forward to its 38th year in staging the productions of talented loeal playwrights, such as Alani Apio. Come kōkua and enjoy awesome loeal music, good grinds and the ehanee to talk story with Hawai'i's noted actors, writers, directors and designers from K.K.'s past and upcoming season. Kumu Kahua Theatre's plaza at 46 Merchant St. Tax-deductible tickets are $40. 536-4222 or www.kumukahua.org.

HĀLAU WA'A CEREMONY Sat„ June 28, 6 p.m. Family Day at Polynesian Cultural Center features a grand opening of the voyaging attraction Hālau Wa'a, including the first puhlie weleome of its new doublehulled, 57-foot Hawahan voyaging eanoe, Iosepa, as well as hands-on activities and a Uee nighttime eoncert. Children 3 to 1 1 Uee with the purchase of an adult general admission ticket. 293-3333 or www.polynesia.com.

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