Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 6, 1 June 1988 — Ka Himeni Ana Entries Now Being Accepted [ARTICLE]

Ka Himeni Ana Entries Now Being Accepted

The sixth annual Ka Himeni Ana, a contest of old Hawaiian style singing without amplification, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 12-13, at Orvis Auditorium on the University of Hawai'i Manoa campus. The performance begins at 8 eaeh night. Unele Keola Beamer will be master of ceremonies and a distinguished panel of judges will select the winners. The first plaee award is $1,000; second plaee, $600; third plaee, $400; and fourth plaee, $200. The contest is open to amateurs and professionals who do not perform as an organized group on a regular basis. Groups who perform casuals at luaus are eligible. Professional working musicians may perform as part of any specially formed group for this contest. Registration information and forms are available by calling Marge Hansen at 842-1133 or by writing Ka Himeni Ana, 420 Waiakamilo Road, Suite 411, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817. Early registration is advised since contestants will perform according to receipt date of applieations — last qualifying applications received will perform first. Final registration date is July 22.