Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 9, 1 September 2013 — kepakemapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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WILL THE REAL CHARLIE CHAN PLEASE STAND UP? Tlirough Sept. 22, Thurs.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. In this play by Nancy P. Moss, the hehonal Charlie Chan joins forces with Chang Apana, the real-life detective he was modeled after, to fight crime in 1920s Honolulu. Part historical theater, crime drama and comedy, the play stars Shawn Forsythe as Chan and Daryl Bonilla as Apana. Kumu Kahua Theatre. $5-$20. 5364441 or www.kumukahua.org. BREADFRUIT FESTIVAL TAKES ROOT Sun., Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mouths will water as Kaua'i hosts its first festival featuring 'ulu andkalo, proudly sponsored by OHA. Experts from four islands will delight the senses with cooking demon-

strations and presentations, including celebrity chef Sam Choy. Breadfruitand taro-inspired dishes will be sold, as well as breadfruit trees and cookbooks. Nahonal Tropical Botanical Garden, Southshore Visitors Center in Po'ipū. Free. Off-site parking on the western bypass road near the roundabout; free shuttle. www.ntbg.org. HUAKA'I: A MUSICAL JOURNEY Sat, Sept 21, 6-10 p.m. This annual fundraiser for Hawaiian Mission Houses programming eelebrates the legacy of Aunty Genoa Keawe

with dinner al fresco and music by the Keawe 'Ohana. A silent auction features Hawaiiana items, including a koa box, hand-stitched Hawaiian quilt and lauhala hat. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives. Reserve a table for up to 10 for $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000; a limited number of individual tickets will be sold for $300. 447-3922 or www.missionhouses.org. KAUMAKAIWA KANAKA'OLE & KEKUHI KANAHELE Thurs.-Fri., Sept 19-20, 7 p.m.; anel Sat, Sept 21, 8 p.m. Join Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole and Kekuhi Kanahele on Hawai'i Island in an intimate three-day mother and son concert that also features other members of their renowned 'ohana. Thursday's concert is in Hilo at the

Palaee Theater (Call (808) 9347010.) Friday's concert is in Kealakekua at Aloha Theatre. (Visit brownpapertickets.com.) Saturday's eoncert is in Waimea at Kahilu, where tickets are $64 to $20. (Call (808) 885-6868 or visit kahilutheatre.org.)

WINDWARD HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept 28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Windward Community College's Ho'olaule'a is an all-day, family-friendly event with top island entertainment including Brother Noland & Band, Kapena, Hi'ikua and Kumu Hula Chinky Mahoe's Hālau Hula 'O Kawaili'ulā, overall winner of this year's Merrie Monarch Festival. Enjoy food, crafts, keiki activities and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations such as lā'au lapa'au (traditional medicine), woodcarving and lei making. Windward Community College. 235-7374 or www. windward.hawaii.edu/hoolaulea

KOHALA COUNTRY FAIR Sat, Oct 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hawai'i Island's biggest country fair showcases art and craft vendors, loeal entertainment, 'ono food and drinks, lots of keiki activities and old favorites like Spam-carving, ipu carving and kava preparations. Check out the "Made in Kohala" tent and the "Agricultural" tent, offering loeal produce, plants and flowers. Kapa'au, 1 mile east of the King Kamehameha statue, toward Pololū, makai from 'Iole Road. Free. (808) 895-7920 or www.kohalacountryfair.com.

WIKI WIKI ONE DAY VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES & HAWAIIANA SHOW Sun., Oct 6, 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.; early entry at 9 a.m. Shop at more than 90 tables at this allvintage (20 years and older) fall collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop and browse antiques, Hawaiiana, art, estate jewelry, koa, furniture, 'ukulele, mid-century decor, Ni'ihau shell lei, lauhala hats, stamps, coins, Hawaiian monarchy items, prints, textiles, aloha shirts and more. This is Hawai'i's only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. $4.50 general; $15 early bird entry. Blaisdell Center Hawai'i Suites. Tickets available the day of the show at the box office

with discounts available online at www.uku- , lele.com. 941-9754.

EO E EMALANI I ALAKA'I Sat, Oct 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An outdoor festival honoring Queen Emma, "the queen who took the land to heart." There will be a royal procession, performances by hālau hula from around the state, exhibits, craft demonstrations and snack sales. Paek your own pienie luneh and enjoy the eool mountain weather. Free. Kōke'e State Parkon Kaua'i. (808) 335-9975 orwww.kokee.org. ■

'IMILOA WAYFINDING AND NAVIGATION FESTIVAL 2013 Sat, Sept 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a day of hands-on activities, including wayfinding and navigation skills, makahiki games, eanoe and cultural arts exhibits, planetarium shows, speaker presentations, a featured documentary and live music. This event celebrates the "Spirit of the Wayfinder" and those who are stewards of heritage and culture. 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i. Free. (808) 969-9703 or www.imiloahawaii.org.

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Gianya Nawai'anela Carvalho, left, Kamana'o Kekuewa and Jasmine Cheng explore a training wa'a on display at the 'lmiloa Wayfinding and Navigation Festival. - Photo: Dino Morrow/Courtesy 'lmiloa Monomy Center

Mother and son Kekuhi Kanahele, left, and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole team up for three concerts on Hawai'i lsland starting Sept. 1 9 in Hilo. - Courtesy photo

Above, Brother Noland will perform at the Windward Ho'olaulea, Sept. 28 at Windward Community College, where, arts and crafters, left, will showcase their wares. -

Courtesy photos

0'AHU'S ALOHA FESTIVALS Themed "Moana Nui Akea - Celebrating Traditional Hawaiian Oeean Voyaging," all O'ahu events are free and open to the puhlie. Call 483-0730 or visit www.aloha festivals.com. OPENINO CEREMONY Tliurs., Sept. 12, 5 p.m. Traditional chant and hula mark the official beginning of the Aloha Festivals events. The Royal Court will be introduced as well. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove. WAIKĪKĪ HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Don't miss the Islands' largest hloek party, where thousands take to the streets for food, fun and entertainment. Top island entertainers perform on muhiple stages, and Hawaiian crafts and flower lei will be available for purchase. Kalākaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Kapahulu Avenue. FLORAL PARADE Sat, Sept 28, 9 a.m. A colorful equestrian procession of pā'ū riders, exquisite floats, hālau hula and marching bands. Kalākaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapi'olani Park. FESTIVALS OF ALOHA MAUI NUI STYLE! Pageantry, parades, street parties, concerts and family activities will spread across the islands of Maui, Moloka'i and Lāna'i, proudly sponsored by OHA. Call (808) 878-1888 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com. Maui RICHARD HO'OPI'I FALSETTO CONTEST Sat, Sept 28, 6-10 p.m. A rich showcase of a Hawaiian music tradition. Festivals of Aloha ribbon needed for entry. Ritz-Carl-ton, Kapalua, Salon Ballroom. Hāna HĀNA PARADE AND CELEBRATION Sat, Oct, 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It seems the entire town participates in this parade, giving it a heartfelt flavor. The celebration that follows showcases Hawaiian

culture, crafts and demonstrations on coconut baskets, haku lei and lauhala weaving. There are makahiki games for the keiki and "ono food for all. Hāna Ball Park. HŌ'IKE NIGHT Sat, Oct, 26, 6-10 p.m. A special evening of Hawaiian food, culture, Hawaiian music and hula. Don't miss the Poke Contest, Hāna Herb Pohole Contest, Kahanu Gardens "Ulu Cook-off and Lei and Floral Contest. Hāna Ball Park. Lāna'i TRUE HAWAIIAN SPIRIT CELEBRATION PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept 14, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Pineapple Island festivities begin with a parade through town honoring Kūpuna Ambassadors of Lāna'i with beautiful pā'ū riders. The parade is followed by a ho'olaule'a with "onolicious food, live entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, artisans and crafters. 01d Dole Administration Building in Lāna'i City.

Moloka'i PARADE, BED RACE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Oct 19, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. bed race, 11 a.m. ho'oīauīe'a The Friendly Isle demonstrates its aloha spirit with a triple treat of fun. The parade features colorful pā'ū riders and country-style floats as it travels through Kaunakakai

town. The bed race and ho'olaule'a take plaee at Mitchell Pauole Center. Entertainment, arts and crafts, and lots of "ono food for all. Free. HAWAI'I ISLAND FESTIVAL Celebrates "30 days of Aloha" with music and dance, a poke contest and mueh more. For information, visit www.hawaii islandfestival.or2.

WAIMEA PANIOLO PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept 21, 10 a.m.-4:i0 p.m. A free event showcasing the best of Waimea with generations of ranch families and their horses participating in the parade, along with hālau hula, church organizations and schools. The ho'olaule'a boasts all-day music, made-in-Hawai"i crafts and "ono food.

KAUA'IALOHA FESTIVALS MOKIHANA FESTIVAL Sun.-Sat, Sept 22-28 A weeklong festival filled with

Hawaiian culture, experiences of hula, Hawaiian and contemporary music, Hawaiian language, crafts, lectures, history and more, all in support of the Mālie Foundation and the Mālie Scholarship. Events take plaee around the island. www. maliefoundation.org. NĀ LIMA HANA FESTIVAL Thurs.-Sat, Oct 17-19 "Many hands working" is the perfect name for this three-day event where you ean take in a multitude of cultural and heahh practitioners offering activities, demonstrations and learning experiences. Learn about weaving with endemic plants, uses of medicinal plants, salt making, drummaking, carving, lomilomi and tapa making. Enjoy a Hawaiian buffet ($30 per adult) and entertainment. Most activities and entertainment are free. Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa. (808) 240-6369 or nalimahana.net. ■

Kaua i Aloha lestivals celebrates with Hawaiian and contemporary music, hula, lectures and crafts. - Courtesy phoīo