Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 5, 1 May 2012 — Mei [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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A TREASURED EVENING FEATURING MARLENE SAI Tliurs., May 10, 6 p.m. hea\>y pūpū and cocktails, 7 p.m. concert Award-winning entertainer Marlene Sai presents songs and stories from her illustrious career, including "Kainoa," "WaikM," "I Love You" and other hits from the '60s and '70s. Kenneth Makuakane aeeompanies her in this concert benefiting Kaua'i Museum's cultural and education department. Kaua'i Museum, Llhu'e. $100. Seating is limited and is expected to sell out fast. (808) 245-6931 or kauaimuseum. org. MĀLIA CRAVER HULA KAHIKO COMPETITION Sat, May 12, 10 a.m. Bearing the name of its renowned cofounder, this annual hula competition provides Hawai'i's secondary-school students with a venue to showcase their achievements in ancient hula and chant as well as what they have learned about the culture and traditions of old Hawai'i. Pearl City High School gym. Tickets sold on the day of the competition. $10, $8 for students. 521-6905 or kpcahawaii.com.

NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO MUSIC FESTIVAL Fri.-Sun., May 25-27 The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts' monthlong celebration of the diversity of Hawaiian music culminates on the last weekend in May with workshops sponsored by OHA and the 35th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Music Awards at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Workshops are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Single workshops, $25-$40; allday, two-day pass, $75-$ 100. The Sunday awards show starts at 5 p.m., with awards starting at 5:30 and a live TV broadcast at 7. $125-$ 150. 593-9424 or nahokumusic festival.com. KĀMAUA'E Thurs.-Sun., May 31-July 1 Playwright Alani Apio's 1997 drama about the Hawaiian sovereignty movement returns to the stage. The play tells the story of Miehael Kawaipono Mahekona, a just-released prisoner who joins an effort to reclaim Hawaiian land. When the group splinters, Mahekona's own beliefs are put to the test. This play contains strong lan-

guage. The June 8 performance will be followed by a Q&A with Apio. $5-$ 10. Kumu Kahua Theatre. (808) 536-4441, kumukahua.org. REGAL AND ROYAL HAWAIIAN QUILTS Ongoing through Sun., June 17 The Honolulu Museum of Art, formerly the Honolulu Academy of Arts, is exhibiting 1 1 historic Hawaiian quilts from its collection, including "Ku'u Hae Aloha - My Beloved Flag," honoring the lost Hawaiian Kingdom, as well as a pre-1918 quilt, pictured above, that's unique in its usage of large-scale human figures. $5-$ 10, free for 3 and younger and members. Textile Gallery. honoluluacademy.org. ■

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Titled "Na Kihapai Nani Lua 'Ole 0 Edena a Me Elenale - The Beautiful Unequaled Gardens of Eden and Elenale," this quilt was a gift to the museum from the Estate of Mrs. Charles M. Cooke in 1 929. - Courtesy: Honolulu Museum ofArt