Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 11, 1 November 2016 — nowemapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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KONA COFFEE FESTIVAL Nov. 4-13 Enjoy island culture, artistry and history at the state's oldest food festival - the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, celebrating its 46th year. There are over 40 events and activities for all ages. Highlights include the Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll andMiss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant on Nov. 5, the KTA Kona Coffee Recipe Contest on Nov. 6, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit at the Donkey Mill Arts Center Nov. 8 to 12, the Kona Coffee Lantern Parade through Historic Kailua Village on Nov. 1 1, and the Festival Ho'olaule'a on Nov. 12. For a complete list visit konacoffeefest.com. MODERN MĀORI QUARTET Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Imagine a Māori Ratpack with a modern twist, blending story telling and music with humor in a cabaretstyle show. That's what An Evening with the Modern Māori Quartet has in store for you. Ticket are $20-$68

online at www.kahilutheatre.org, by calling 808-885-6868, or at the Kahilu Theatre Box Office in Kamuela. NI'IHAU 'OHANA DAY FESTIVAL Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Let talk story sessions, music, hula and lei making transport you to a rare glimpse into the lives of the families of Ni'ihau, the Forbidden Island at the Kaua'i Museum in Llhue. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. KŌĒKEA CRAFTS FESTIVAL Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The season's holiday craft and food fair, Kōēkea Homestead Crafts Festival celebrates Kanaka Maoli and the beautiful eommunity. Come for the food, stay for the breathtaking views and handmade jewelry, potted plants, Haleakala Supah Shots, fresh produce and more. Kula, Maui at the corner of Ka'amana and Kula Hwy.

NĀ MELE MAE'OLE CONCERT Nov. 12, 6 p.m. The 2016-2017 concert series celebrates musical families of Hawai'i. At the first concert in the series, delight in the harmony of the Kalima 'Ohana as Kupuna Jesse Kalima, the 2007 Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee, is honored. Enjoy the Farden 'Ohana on Jan. 21, and the Keawe 'Ohana April 1. At the Hyatt Regency Waiklkī Beach Resort & Spa's Kou Ballroom. Tickets $60 include entertainment and heavy pupu. Free self parking or discounted valet parking of $6. CELEBRATE THE KING'S BIRTH Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. Reminiscent of the dēcor at the Royal Birthday Jubilee in 1886, 'Iolani Palaee will be draped in red, white and blue to celebrate the 180th birthday of King Kalākaua. The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform music of the monarchy era, and the state and Royal Soci-

eties will offer tribute to the King. Free and open to the puhlie. Hosted by the Friends of 'Iolani Palaee and the Royal Guard of the Hawai'i Air Nahonal Guard. FUTURE FEST Nov. 17 Empowering island youth to succeed, Future Fest 2016 College and Career Fair offers an opportunity for students to hear presentations and speak directly with representatives from colleges, trade schools, labor unions, military recruiters and career personnel at Moloka'i High and Moloka'i Middle Schools. Free and open to the puhlie. This event is presented by the Friends of Moloka'i High and Moloka'i Middle Schools Foundation, and sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. 'UKULELE & SLACK KEY FESTIVAL Nov. 17-19 Enjoy legends in the Hawaiian music Nathan Aweau, Iaukea Bright, Benny Chong, Kainani Kahaunaele, Ledward Kaapana, Mike Kaawa, Sonny Lim, and Jeff Peterson at the 'Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival. Kanikapila will be on Nov. 17, the main concert on Nov. 18 and workshops on Nov. 19, followed by the Festival Finale jam session at 4 p.m., including all the artists listed above. Tickets are available at Kahilu Theatre Box Office, by phone at 885-6868 or online at kahilutheatre.org/Tickets. LIMU FESTIVAL Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the importance of limu in the Hawaiian culture and

diet, as well as its value in maintaining a balanced marine ecosystem as limu is celebrated in the 8th Annual Hāna Limu Festival at Kapueokahi, Hāna Bay Beach Park. Enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts and activities for the young and young at heart as traditional ahupua'a management is revitalized. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. PA'AKAI MARKETPLACE Nov. 18, 5 p.m. The spirit of Kaka'ako, as a traditional gathering plaee where fishers and farmers traded and locals gathered pa'akai, returns in a monthly marketplace. Gather with us in support of Native Hawaiianowned businesses, artists, crafters, and traditional cultural practitioners coordinated by PA'I Foundation and MAMo every 3rd Friday. Live music performances. Free familyand pet-friendly event held at SALT at Our Kaka'ako, owned by Kamehameha Schools, revenues fund educational opportunities. For more information www.saltkakaako.com. THE LEGEND OF KO'OLAU Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. After taking the play on a national tour, the Maui-born actor Moronai Kanekoa returns to the stage in Hawai'i for one night only in the historic drama, "The Legend Of Ko'olau" at the Honolulu Museum of Arts' Doris Duke Theatre. Ticket prices are $20-$35 and available at legendofkoolau.com or the theatre by calling 808-532-6097. ■

HONOLULU FASHION WEEK Nov. 10-13 A feast for the eyes, models from New York, Japan and Hawai'i will walk the runways as international and loeal designers partner and have individual fashion shows at the 3rd Annual Honolulu Fashion Week. Taking island fashion to another level, Hawai'i's very own Project Runway superstar Kini Zamora will unveil his 2017 Spring Summer Collection on Nov 12 at 2 p.m. Enjoy the excitement at VIP events, pop-up boutiques, a beauty bar, exclusive merchandise and other fashionable activities at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Presented by Hawaiian Airlines. For more information visit www.honolulufashionweek.com. To view Kini's current collection visit www.kinizamora.com.

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