Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 2, 1 February 2015 — Pepeluali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Pepeluali

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS Sun., Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m. Kuana Torres, Henry Kapono, emeee Paula Akana and more are pooling their talents for a benefit to help offset medical expenses for their dear friend Lynn Cook and her late husband, Richard Hardy. Cook, a longtime writer of the loeal and Paeihe culture-and-arts scene, eontributes to this publication. Enjoy fabulous music, hula, free pūpū, silent auction and no-host beer, wine and soft drinks. Lotus Room, secondlloor of The Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, 2885 Kalākaua Ave. $20 donation. Validated parking available. HO'OMAU O'AHU CONCERT Sat, Feb. 14, 5-9 p.m., gates open 4:50 p.m. Enjoy entertainment by the students of 13 Hawaiian immersion schools as well as special performances by Hū'ewa and Maunalua at the 27 th annual benefit concert for the schools, whieh nurture new generations of native speakers. Bishop Museum, Great Lawn. $10/ adults, $5/keiki and kūpuna presale; $14 and $7 the day of the event. Tickets are available at all immersion schools on O'ahu or online at hoomauoahu.org. Questions? Email info@hoomauoahu.org.

GENERATIONS: KEKUHI & KAUMAKAIWA, AND SHAWN PIMENTAL Fri, Feb. 20, 7:50 p.m. Kekuhi Keli'ikanaka'oleohaililani, granddaughter of Edith Kanaka'ole, and her eldest child,

Kaumakaiwa, a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, take to the stage for an evening of contemporary music sure to impress. They will be joined by aeeomplished musician and award-winning record producer Shawn Pimental. In a free talk story event at 7:30 the night before, Kekuhi explores the creation of mele (chant, song, poetry). Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavil-

ion. $30 in advance, $40 day of the performance. (808) 2427469 or mauiarts.org. MAUI POPS WITH KEOLA BEAMER AND KUMU HULA MOANALANI BEAMER Sun., Feb. 22, 5 p.m. Who ean forget the Hawaiian music ballad FIonolulu City Lights by singer/songwriter - and master of the slackkey guitar, Keola Beamer? This unforgettable evening of music and dance features Beamer

performing along with the Maui Pops Orchestra, and accompanied by Kumu Hula Moanalani Beamer. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. $15-$50. Discounts apply for students 18 and under. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org.

GROW HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL Sat, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Sponsored in part by OHA, this 1 lth annual festival brings Hawaiian farmers, traditional artists and conservation professionals together to share their knowledge of native plants. There is something for everyone - from beautiful woodwork displays, to a presentation on kalo and plant conservation, to a lauhala hat show. Hawaiian food is available for purchase. Amy B.H.

Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook on Hawai'i Island. Free admission. (808) 323-318 or bishopmuseum.org/greenwell. KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS' HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m. A daylong lineup of top entertainers, 'ono food and activities for the whole family brings thousands to this annual event. This year's theme,

Nā Kahu Ho'oilina - Be the Caretakers of the Legacy, focuses on the importance of giving back as a community to build on the foundation laid by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Come enjoy the country store, haku lei stand, silent auction, garden shop, keiki activities and more. Kamehameha SchoolsKapālama Campus, Konia Field. Free admission and parking. (808)

842-8680 or parents.ksbe.edu. BIG ISLAND WOODTURNERS EXHIBIT Sat.-Fri., Marcli 7-27: Meet-the-artists reception Fri., March 6, 5-7 p.m. Come see more than 200 of the most beautiful woodturnings from all around the island and participate

in free woodturning demonstrations on Sat., March 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, an online auehon featuring members' work will run from March 6 to 27. Wailoa Center in Hilo. Free. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For info or to plaee a bid, (808) 982-5 173 or bigislandwoodturners.org. LEI QUEEN SELECTION EVENT Sat, March 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Those who exude the spirit of aloha will compete for the coveted titles of Lei King/Queen in this 87th annual event. This year, Nā 'Ōpio

(the youths) will compete in categories of lei-making skills, poise and personality, speaking in English and Hawaiian, and hula 'auana (modern hula). One lei king/queen and up to two lei prince/princesses will be selected. McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Regional Park. Free. (808) 768-3042 orhonoluluparks.com. ■

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At the Grow Hawaiian Festival, Kauhane Morton taught a group about Hawaiian hamhoo before making 'ohe hano ihu, hamhoo flutes. - Courtesy photo

Russell Kohashi demonstrated natural-edge turning at a past Big lsland Woodturners Exhibit. Free demonstration run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays during the exhibit. - Courtesy photo

The 2014 Lei Court, from left, are: First Princess Lydia U'ilani Fu Kuie'e, Queen Louise Kekahilinaniopauahi Wade Alina and Princess Pualani Evangeline Kauila. - Courtesy: Dave Miyamoto ofDave Miyamoto & Co.