Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 14, Number 10, 1 October 1997 — ʻOkakopa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻOkakopa

OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct. 2 - Traditional Hawaiian m tattooing by Keone Nunes - Known I for his knowledge about Hawaiian tat- ■ tooing, Nunes will give a free presen- H tation about Hawaiian traditions, tech- I niques and designs in tattooing. 7 p.m. I Hanapepe Neighborhood Center. For p information, eall The Kaua'i Historical m Society at (808) 245-3373. Oct. 4 - Na Mele o Hawai'i - L Slack-Key Master Raymond Kāne | invites special guests Alan Akaka, I Sonny Kamahele and Benny Kalama I for nahenahe Hawaiian music. Space is | Limited and tickets are sure to sell out. Events starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 1 2. For information, eall the Honolulu Academy of Arts at (808) 532-8700. Oct. 4 - Voices of Native America - Leeward Community College Theatre will host the Hawai'i premier of " Voices of Native America Windham Hill recording artist Douglas Spotted Eagle, a master of both traditional and eonlemporary native flute, weaves native dance and storytelling into an emoūonal and visual joumey. "Yoices of Nathe Ameriea ' is in Hawai'i for a one-time engagement. Performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 for general public, and $15 for students. For information. eall Leeward Community CoIlege Theatre at I808M 455-0385. ' Oct. 4 - Kauaha'ao Celebrity Lei Making Festivals - Join 30 celebrities and leam lei making at this first-ever fund raiser for the reconstruction of the 117-year-old Kauahā'ao Congregational Church in Wai'ōhinu, Ka'ū. Hawai'i County Mayor Steven Yamashiro. Kimo Kahō'ano. Nina Keali'iwahamana, Sig Zane. Paula Akana and Diana Aki are among the island notables who will share their talents. Lei materials and luneh provided. Tickets are $25. Donations to the building fund are weleome. For information. eall (808) 929-8630. Oct. 5 - Holomua Ka No'eau - 1 7 th Annual concert featuring Kumu Hula Māpuana de Silva's Hālau Mōhala llima, a school of traditional Hawaiian dance from Ka'ōhao. Kailua. De Silva recently conducted the hālau's third

'ūniki. graduating 22 'ōlapa (aeeomplished dancers) and four kumu hula: Renee Pualani Awai,- Norma Jean Lehuanani Chock, Ivalee Puaali'i Kamalu and Mary Māpuana Pescaia. The new kumu hula and portions of their graduation hō'ike (dance performance) will be presented publicly for the first time. Special guest appearance by Robert Cazimero and Hālau Nā Kamalei. 3 p.m. Call Hawai'i Theater for ticket information at (808) 528-0506, or the hālau at (808)261-0689. Oct. 10 Rally Commemorating Annexation Protest Centennial - Hawaiian royaIists and others will gather at 6:00 p.m. in Palaee Square, fronting the main Post Office and old Federal Building. to mark the 100th anniversary of the Oct. 8, 1897 assembly protesting the anticipated annexation of Hawai'i by the United States. Activities include a reenactment of the original event and speakers on contemporary issues. For more information, eall Pōkā Laenui at (808) 696-5157 or e-mail plaenui@pixi.com. Oct. 10 - 11 - Lila Kane: Love - the Ultrasonic Core - In a multi-cultur-al, mystical, musical voyage through the many dimensions and expressions of love, Kane performs chants, love songs and lullabies from around the world. woven together with indigenous instrumentation and drums. 7:30 p.m.. $13. For more information. eall Honolulu Academy of Arts. (808) 532-8700. Oct. 10, 11, 12 - lona Pear

Dance Theatre "/« God's Hands " (and other selections) - Based on the Japanese Butoh dance form, Iona Dance Theater presents an anthology of works including two worId premiers by artistic director Cheryl Flaharty . Leeward | Community College Theater. 8:00 p.m. For tickets at

$25, $20, $15 (reserved seating), eall (808) 455-0385. Oct. 10, 11, 12 - Hula 'Oni Ē - The Hillon Hawaiian Village is host to this keiki hula competition. organized by Hālau Hula o Hōkūlani. Oct. 10 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 11 and 12 at 10 a..m. For information, eall Hōkūlani and Larry DeRego at (808) 623-7720. Oct. 11 - School of Oeean and Earth Science and Technology Fourth Biennial Open House - The University of Hawai'i will host its fourth biennial SOEST open house on the Mānoa eampus. This free event features a diverse collection of hands-on demonstrations whieh highlight the oeean, earth and space sciences, as well as works in progress by faculty, students and staff. There will be interactive demonstrations. video's, poster presentations, laboratory tours, state-of-the-art computer animation, high-tech equipment displays and creative leaming activities for all. Doors are open to the public between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct 11 - Ho'onanea Pu Kakou featuring Keali'i Reichel- Fundraiser for Kumu Hula Kekaimoku Yoshikawa's hālau Kapōmākolekapuakāne includes Keali'i Reichel, Julita de Puerto Rica, Kaleo O Kalani, Kanilau and other artists. Arts Crafts and food booths. 2:30 p.m. $15. general: $10. children and seniors. For more information, eall Lorraine at 525-7531. Oct. 12 - Bankoh Moloka'i Hoe - This 46th-annual intemational long-dis-

tance outrigger eanoe race begins at dawn at Hale o Lono Harbor on Moloka'i, crosses the Kaiwi Channel, and ends at Kālia, Waikīkī. More than 100 canoes are scheduled to make the 41mile crossing. For more information, eall Carol Hogan of Oeean Promotion, (808) 325-7400 (Kona) or Linda Chinn of B;mk of Hawai'i, 537-8658. Oct. 17 - Welfare, the Legislature and You - The Committee on Welfare Concems sponsors a hands-on eonference on the issues facing low-ineome people in the upcoming 1998 legislative session. This is an opportunity to leam how the legislature works and how people ean participate. For registration information, eall 988-3673, 0'ahu; 822-1624 Kaua'i; 935-7048, Hawai'i; 800-670-8464, Maui. Oct. 18 - 25 - Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents "Imagine." This drama program for children from K - 6., presented on Saturday, offers the opportunity to explore unique themes through story-building, role playing, and movement. $75 per person. For more information,callHTYat 839-9885. Oct. 24 - West Kaua'i Taro Conference - Focusing on taro farming issues of particular interest to commereial and backyard growers, the conferenee will also include topics such as water traditions, maintenance and pest control. For anyone interested in taro farming, this

conference should offer important information. In addition to the eonference there will be a guided tour to JĒ

taro farms W a i m e a Makaweli, ane Hanapepe Valleys on Oct. 25. Call ahead for tour times, conference

schedule j updates and J registration H f o r m s . ■ (808) 338- m 9957.

♦ Oct. 28 - After Dark in the Park - Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park will host a presentation by the Natural Area Reserves System, administered by the State Division of Forestry and Wild life. Betsy Gagne will discuss Natural Area Reserves System's efforts to protect the biological weahh of Hawai'i, and will review the system's management strategies and restoration efforts. For information, eall the Division of Interpretation at (808) 985-6014. Every Wednesday - kids: Serious Stress Alert. ADHD, leaming difficulties, allergies, asthma and infections are symptoms of severe stress. Choose "NO DRUGS" for your keiki. 6 p.m. 1672 Lusitana St. $5 donation. For information, eall 259-8868. Every Tuesday Circie of Balance - Destructive relationships, uncontrollable anger, anxiety, depression, violence and addictions are among learned behavior pattems that people ean break. Find balance within yourself as never before, 6 p.m.- 1672 Lusitana St. $10, single; $15, eouple. For more information, eall 259-8868. ■ Keali'i Heiehel is one of many performers at the Ho'onanea Pū Kākou, Saturday 0ct. 11 at Bishop Museum.

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