Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 4, 1 April 2017 — apelila [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Tlirough May 8 Several loeal and Native Hawaiian artists are included in the Honolulu Biennial 2017 exhibition, titled "Middle of Now I Here" and curated by Fumio Nanjo, director of Toyko's Mori Art Museum. $10-$25 general, with discounts for kama'aina, military, students and seniors. Visit www.honolulu

biennial.org for locations and events, or start at The Hub of Honolulu Biennial, Ward Village, formerly Sports Authority. KALANI'ŌPU'U AT HIFF April 2, 3 p.m. Watch "Nā Hulu Lehua," the documentary about the historic return of Kalani'ōpu'u's royal eloak and helmet, whieh he gifted to Capt. James Cook in 1779. Regal Dole Cannery Stadium and IMAX Theatres. Tickets available at www.hiff. org. See page 8 for more listings. NĀNĀKULI WETLAND AND WATERSHED HŌ'IKE April 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See what students have learned about the muliwai (estuary) in Nānākuli through short videos and interactive displays from Ka Waihona O Ka Na'auao PCS, Kapolei High, Nānākuli High & Intermediate, Wai'anae High and Waipahu High. Light dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Free. University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu, Building C, multipurpose room. For information or to reserve a seat, email pauline@malamalearningcenter.org or eall 305-8287. Sponsored in part by the Office of

Hawaiian Affairs. NAKAI & KATER IN CONCERT April 5, 7 p.m. Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai and pianist/composer Peter Kater have been collaborating on New Age and World Music recordings for 25 years and have earned more than 24 Grammy nominations combined. $20- $40. Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; www.kahilutheatre. org, (808) 875-8820. HAWAIIAN OCEAN EXPO April 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event features products, information, services and more for those who swim, fish, dive or enjoy watersports and watercrafts. Prize giveaways include a 30-foot boat and there will also be a Seafood Food Court and poke contest. $6 general, $4 seniors and military, free for keiki under 12. Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, www. hawaiioceanexpo.com. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER CONCERT April 9, 2 to 5 p.m. Hawai'i's Ki Ho'alu All-Stars

are the featured entertainers at Na Poki'i, Ine., and Moku O Kohala, Royal Order of Kamehameha I's annual fundraiser, whieh also features a silent auction where two inlaid koa dressing benches are among the items up for bid. $40. Kahilu Theatre, tickets available from any member of Na Poki'i or Moku O Kohala, as well as at the Wishard Gallery in Waimea. MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL April 16-22 If you can't get tickets to experienee the Merrie Monarch Festival in person, be sure to catch OHAsponsored live broadcasts on KFVE, K5 Hawai'i News. See the schedule at http://merriemonarch. com/the-festival. MANAOLA HAWAI'I ISLAND POP-UP SHOP April 18-22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Manaola's pop-up returns to Hilo during Merrie Monarch for the third year, offering Hawaiian fashion and entertainment, with new items released daily. Prince Kūhiō Plaza, www.facebook.com/ manaolahawaii.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY April 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Start thinking about summer plans at the YMCA's annual event, featuring free admission to Bishop Museum, 40 game and education booths, sports and obstacle courses, food and entertainment. Free. Bishop Museum, www.ymcahonolulu.org, 531-YMCA (9622). Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

9TH ANNUAL MAUI STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL April 28-30, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This three-day festival includes performances, presentations, instructional workshops and nightly jam sessions. For those interested in learning about the Hawaiian steel guitar and how to play it, a tuitionbased program will be offered before the festival on April 26-27. Kā'anapali Beach Hotel,www. mauisteelguitarfestival.com, www. hawaiiansteelguitarcamp.com, (808) 375-9379. 90TH ANNUAL LEI DAY CELEBRATION May 1, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. "Lei Kula," or gold lei, is the theme for this year's celebration of lei and those who make them. Take time to view the beautiful contest entries, stop at "picture stops" for photos and enjoy loeal entertainers, Hawaiian craft exhibits and demonstrations, keiki activities and craft and food booths. Free. Kapi'olani Park, www.honoluluparks.com, 768-3041. 2017 HAWAI'I BOOK & MUSIC FESTIVAL May 6-7 This annual festival has something for everyone but be sure to eheek out the ALANA Hawaiian Culture Program, whieh will feature four hula hālau, 10 musical performances and 14 panels on topics such as Hawai'i's history, Polynesian archaeology, Hawaiian music, contemporary literature and culture. Free. Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds at Honolulu Hale, http://hawaiibook andmusicfestival.com. ■

CALENDAR LISTINGS To have a loeal event listed in our monthly calendar, email kwo@oha. org at least six weeks in advance. Make sure to include the location, price, date and time. Ifavailable, please attach a highresolution (300 dpi) photograph with your email.

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Sports will be among the offerings at the YMCA's free Healthy Kids Day at Bishop Museum on April 8. - Photo: Courtesy of YMG I

Charlton Kūpa'a Hee is one of the artists featured at this year's Honolulu Biennial 201 7 exhibition. - Photo Courtesy