Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 1998 — December [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

December

Editor's note: Events of interest to the Hawaiian eomniunity are ineluāeā in the ealendar on a space-available basis. Inclusion does not eonstitute endorsement or validation ofthe event or the sponsor by OHA. Dec. 2 — Nainoa Thompson speaks on Mālama Hawai'i. The Center for Hawaiian Studies and Hawai'inuiākea invites you to spend an evening with Hōkūle'a navigator and University Regent Nainoa Thompson. 7 p.m. Hālau o Haumea, Center for Hawaiian Studies. Free. For information, eall Mehanaokalā Hind at 9730978. Dec. 4 — Honolulu City Lights. The Honolulu Civic Center and downtown Honolulu eome to life in a galaxy of lights of holiday trimmings. 6 p.m. Honolulu Hale. Free. For information, eall 523-4674. Dec. 4 — Māhealani Moon Festival. The UH Mānoa Center for Hawaiian Studies invites the comunity to a full moon festival honoring

Hawaiian artists and their work. Alani Apio, Pi'ikea Clark, April Drexel, Kapulani Landgraf and Kawai'olu Souza will discuss their works. Pot-luck reception. Hālau o Haumea. Free. 6:30-9

p.m. For more information, eall 973-0978. Dec. 5 — Christmas Tradition at Lyman House Memorial Museum. Opening ceremony, exhibits, Haili Church Choir, Waiākea Intermediate 'Ukulele Band and Ke Ola Pono no nā Kūpuna and a

Hawaiian puppetry show are some of the activities and performances for this annual holiday fest. Lyman House Memorial Museum, 276 Haili St. Free. For information, eall 935-5021 (Hilo). Dec. 4, 5 — "Sing We Noel" Students of the Kamehameha Schools celebrate the

Christmas season with a jubilant concert featuring the schools' Concert Glee Club, Hawaiian Ensemble, orchestra, Sinfonietta, Hīmeni Pualu, Kamehameha Performing Arts

Company, JAMM Team, Nā Pu'ukani, symphonic band and colorguard. Fri: 7:30 p.m. Sat: 4 and 7:30 p.m. NBC Concert Hall. Free. For information, eall 842-8495. Dec. 11 — A Candlelight Christmas at the Mission Houses Museum.

Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music, tales of holidays past, tours, food preparation, harp and flute eoncert and printing demonstrations. 5 -9 p.m. Mission Houses Museum next to

Kawaiaha'o Church. $7 adults, $4ages4-17. Children under four, free. For information, eall 531-0481. Dec. 12 — Kūkahi Coalition Legislative Forum. Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Hālona St. Free. 9 a.m. For more information, eall Clara Kakalia at 262-8741 Dec. 13 —

"Sweet Hawaiian Christmas." The Nā Mele o Hawai'i Hawaiian music concert series features Ku'uipo Kumukahi performing music from her Hōkū awardwinning recordings and for the holiday season. 4 p.m. Honolulu Academy of Arts Theater. $15. For more information, eall 532-8768 or 532-8700.

Dec. 11, 12 — A Cazimero Christmas. Robert and Roland Cazimero are joined by the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club and the Honolulu Symphony in this Christmas spectacular. 7:30 p.m. NBC Concert Hall. $50, $35, 2$7.50, $22 and $15. For more information, eall the box office at 591-2211. Dec. 16 — 1 lth Annual Winter Concert. Dancers, singers and musicians join together for this popular annual holiday event. Kīlauea Theater, Volcano Art Center. For information, eall 967-8222. Dec. 19 — All Day Guided Hike at Haleakalā. The 12-mile hike starts at Sliding Sands and ēnds at Halemau'u. Wear layered clothing for cold weather. Meet at Halemau'u parking lot at 8 a.m. Estimated finish time is 5 p.m.. Fee. $10 per vehicle entrance fee may be charged. For more information, eall 572-4459 (Maui). ■

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