Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 3, 1 Malaki 1998 — Malaki [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. March 7 — UTOhana 1998. The ' Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i presents its 7th annual Hawaiian language familv day at the Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. Entertainment. food. games. contests. demonstratioas. storytelling. crafts and more. all conducted in Hawanan. Free. For more information, eall 528-5453. March 8 — "Hālaulani at Lanīkūhonua. " 'llio'ulaokalani will hold an aU-day workshop on poliheal and cultural issues affecting Native Hawaiians. Review protocoi oli (chants) and leam about traditional gathering practices and ongoing efforts to protect our cultural environment. Free. Register by March 3. Lanikūhonua is adjacent to Kō Olina Resort. O'ahu. For more information, eaU Vicky Holt Takamine (488-0092) or Pi'ilani Smith (841-5404) on O'ahu: Pua Kanahele (9599832) on Hawai'i; Hōkūlani Holt Padilla (244-7569) on Maui: or Kēhau Kekua (8212070) on Kaua'i. March 13 — Seniors Day. Celebrate Wahiawā's I00th anniversary and honor 0'ahu's kūpuna at this and other centennial events throughout the year. Health screening. demonstrations, entertainment and information booths. Free. WahiawāShopping Center and Town Cen-

ter. For more information. eall 262-0687. March 14 — 7th Annual Family Affair. NāPua No'eau, Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children. eelebrates the "Year of the Panilolo." FamUy fun, genealogy, entertainment by Hālau o ka Ua KanUehua. the Kamalani ChUdren's Choms, Nā'imiloa and more. Free. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. University of Hawai'i at Hilo. For more information. eall 'Ālapa Hunter at 974-7678. March 14and 21 — O'ahu lsland Burial Oouneil Meeting. Council will discuss the repatriation of iwi

and funerary objects from sites around O'ahu. March 14: Atherton Hālau, Bishop Museum, 9 a.m. March 21: Kamehameha Schools, Konia 1 08- 109, 9 a.m. For more information, eall 587-0047. March 14 and 21 — "Eddie Would Go." The Honolulu Theater for Youth explores the events that shaped the life of the extraordinary loeal boy, Eddie Aikau, on the 20th anniversary of his disappearance at sea. The production is recommended for ages 10 and up. $10, adults; $7.50, students with I.D.; $5, keUei 12 and under, and senior citizens over 60. 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral. For more information, eall 839-9885. March 17 — After Dark in the Park. "Edith Kanaka'ole." Hawai'i Volcanoes Naūonal Park celebrates Women's History Month. "He Mau Wāhine Hiwahiwa." Kumu Hula Pualani Kanahele shares memories of her mother, founder of the UH-Hilo Hawauan Studies Program, kumu hula and a guiding force in the Hawauan cultural renaissance. Free. 7 p.m. KUauea Visitor Center Auditorium. For more information, eall 585-6014. (Hawai'i) March 20 — 76th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. This choral display showcases tum-of- the- een-

tury music by Alfied 'Alohikea, David Nape and Mekia Keala-

ka'i.

Event will be telecast live on KHON/FOX2, simulcast on KCCN and KINE and rebroadcast at 1 p.m., March 22. March 21 — Ho'omau Concert '98. Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui, ine. presents this benefit for Pūnana Leo o Maui Hawauan language preschool. Entertainment, crafts, live and silent aueūon. Maui Botanical Garden Amphitheater. WaUuku. $10pre-sale; $12 gate. Free for keiki 10 years and under. For more information, eall 244-5676. (Maui) March 22 — "Clothes Make the Man." Robert Cazimero's Hālau Nā Kamalei presents its semi-annual concert, featuring stories, song and dance. 4:30 p.m. Mamiya Theater. Honolulu. Tickets $20 at Nake'u Awai, Nā Lima Mili Hulu No'eau, by e-mail at Nakamalei @ Hotmail.com. For information eall 521-HULA. March 24 — After Dark in the Park. "Mary Kawena Pūku'i." Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park celebrates Women's History Month, "He Mau Wāhine Hiwahiwa." Pat Nāmaka Bacon shares stories of her mother. A "daughter of two cultures," Puku'i co-authored the " Hawaiian Dictionary " and published volumes of information on Hawaiian language and culture. Free. 7 p.m. Kllauea Visitor Center Auditorium. For information eall 585-6014. March 26 — Kūhiō Day. The 1 27th birthday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole.

March 26 — "E Hi'ipoi 'la. This benefit concert for the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Museum produced by Kahauanu Lake will honor 1998 inductees including living treasure Irmgard Farden Aluli. Also performing are the Royal Hawaiian Band, Nālani 01ds, the Kahauanu Lake Trio with Genoa Keawe, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Puamana and other artists. $25 and $40. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Theater. For more information, eall the Hawai'i Theater box office at 528-0506. March 27 and 28 — "In My Life ... A One-Man Show" Peter Rockford Espiritu's eoneeil is a semi-autobiographical pieee of live art that follows the stmggling dancer's trials and tribulations. $ 10 general admission; $7 students and senior citizens. 8:00 p.m. Leeward Community College Theater. For more information, eall 4888017. March 28 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up. Volunteers are needed to help with the elean-up of Kawa'ewa'e, apo'o kanaka heiau in Kāne'ohe, a site in the 'Olopana and Kamapua'a legend. 8:30 a.m. - noon. Meet at the end of Līpalu Street off Nāmoku St. in Kāne'ohe. To confirm participation or for information, eall Charlie Ogata at 235-1088. March 31 — After Dark in the Park. "Helen Desha Beamer." Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park celebrates Women's History Month, "He Mau Wāhine Hiwahiwa." Nona Kapuailohia Beamer speaks of her grandmother's contributions to Hawaiian music and hula.

Helen Desha Beamer of Hilo was one of Hawai'i's

most prohfic eomposers. Free. 7 p.m. Kllauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Formore information, eall 585-6014. ■

Students from the Punana Leo o Maui Hawaiian language preschool.

PHOĪO COURTESY" NĀ LEO PULAMA O MAUI. INC