Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 4, 1 April 2015 — ʻapelila [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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KA'IULANI Now through Sat., April 25 ( no show on Easter Sunday, April 5) 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. A revival of the 1987 play by Dennis Carroll, Victoria Kneubuhl, Robert Nelson and Ryan Page tells the story of Princess Ka'iulani during three phases of her short but admirable life. Ka 'iulani is a drama complete with a Greek/Hawaiian chorus and a Hawaiian chanter. Kumu Kahua Theatre. $5-20. 5364441 orkumukahua.org. A SOURCE OF LIGHT, CONSTANT AND NEVER-FADING Ongoing through Fri., May 22 After traveling throughout the Islands, this historical exhibit comes to OHA's Honolulu headquarters on Nimitz Highway. The exhibit sheds light on the lives affected by leprosy, the effect of political change on leprosy policies in Hawai'i and the relationship between Hawaiian royals with the people of Kalaupapa. OHA's Lili'uokalani Hall, 560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200. Free. Open during meetings of the Board of Trustees and its committees. Forlinks to meeting schedules, visit oha.org/trustees.

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY Sat, April 11,9 a.m.-2 p.m. ( Reg - istration begins at 8:30 a.m.) OHA is a proud sponsor of this fun-filled day that teaches healthy behaviors to loeal keiki and families. There will be more than 30 exhibitors, games, a family obstacle course, healthy cooking demonstrations, face painting, free health screenings, nonstop entertainment and prize giveaways. Kama'āina and military families are also invited to explore the Bishop Museum's exhibits and planetarium for free on this day. Preregister online at ymca honolulu.org to enter through the Express Entrance. Bishop Museum. Free admission. 531-YMCA or ymcahonolulu.org. KA'AHELE WAI'ANAE Sat, April 18 Billed as the "ultimate Hawaiian adventure game and ho'olaule'a," this half-day challenge pits 25 twoperson teams against eaeh other as they test their wits and physical fitness in solving clues about the mo'olelo of the Wai'anae Coast. (Some proficiency in the Hawaiian language is needed.) Details about this year's contest are under wraps, but past challenges ranged from grating coconut with 'opihi

shells to ho'olei 'upena (throwing net) or learning and reciting the first verse of an oli. The competition, hosted by Pūnana Leo o Wai'anae as a benefit for an emerging P-20 consortium of Hawaiian medium education schools, wraps with a Ho'olaule'a 'Ōlelo Hawai'i at Mā'ili Beach Park from 1 1:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including a craft fair, food trucks and live Hawaiian music. kaahele.waianae@gmail.com or 808-721-6592.

EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL Sat, April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. OHA is a proud sponsor of this cultural event highlighting the importance of kalo as a staple of the

Hawaiian diet as well as the symbolic elder brother of the Hawaiian people. Features 20 food booths, agricultural tent with a farmers' market, 40 crafts booths, hands-on demonstrations of poi pounding, lauhala weaving, Hawaiian musical instruments and toys, all-day music and hula. Entertainment includes Ola Hou, The Cosma Sisters, Hālau o Nakaulakuhikuhi, Leokane Pryor & CJ Helekahi and more. Hāna Ballpark. Free admission. Call Judy Kinser at (808) 264-1553.

LEI DAY CELEBRATION Fri, May 1, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Celebrate Lei Day with the annual lei queen and court, loeal entertainment, hālau hula, crafts and 'ono food. Hawaiian artisans will be on hand to share their talents with exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day. Also visit Tūtū's Hale to hear stories, play Hawaiian games, and learn hula, lei making and lauhala weaving. Don't miss T <=»i (~* An TH YhiKit AiiAn

to the public from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park and Bandstand in Waiklkl. Free admission. 768-3042 or honolulu parks.com.

MELE MEI Starting May 1 This monthlong celebration of Hawai'i's music and culture features ticketed concerts and activities as well as a number of free, familyfriendly events. Concerts feature top loeal musicians, including Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artists and Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Music and hula events are held statewide at various hotels, outdoor venues and restaurants. Prices vary per concert. melemei.com or 593-9424. SEASONS AND THE SEA Friday, May 2, 5:30 p.m. to sunset The Waikīkī Aquarium and the Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts weleome guests to a ceremony, performed by cultural adviser Sam 'Ohukani'ohia Gon III, marking the official changing of the seasons, from Ho'olilo (wet season) to Kauwela (hot or warmdry season). Enjoy performances of hula, chant and mo'olelo (storytelling), as the sun sets into the crown of Pu'u o Kapolei, whieh happens only onee a year. Free. The area just 'Ewa (west) of the aquarium grounds at 2777 Kalākaua Ave. waikikiaquarium.org. ■

BROTHERS CAZIMERO LEI DAY CONCERT Fri., May 1, 7:30 p.m. The Brothers Cazimero eome to Maui onee again for their annual Lei Day Concert, sure to wow audiences with their signature contemporary Hawaiian melodies. Enjoy preshow festivities including hula and music in the courtyard, as well as a plentiful selection of beautiful lei available for purchase. In the pavilion, Hālau Kamaluokaleihulu and Kumu Hula Kahulu Maluo will also entertain audiences before the eoncert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $12-$55. (808) 2427469 or mauiarts.org.

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