Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 1999 — ʻAukake [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events of interest to the hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endoresement or validation of the event or the sponsor by OHA. Aug. 8 — Pnnee Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club's 35th Anniversary. "Ke Ali'i Maka'āinana" (the people's pnnee) is the theme for this scholarship benefit luneheon whieh will also honor the accomphshments of club members Elia Long, Barbara Mills and Oswald Stender. Other acrivihes include special entertainment, a silent auehon and a bouhque. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room. $40. Sponsor tables available for $800. For hckets and informahon, eall Mele Peters at 2618308, Lydia Lake at 988-7170, or Nona Akana at 395-5712. Aug. 9 - 13 — Bemice Pauahi Bishop Museum Annual Quilt Show. More than a dozen quilts, wall hangings and pillows of tradihonal and eontemporary design made by Aunty Debbie "Kepola" Kakalia, her granddaughter and students will be featured. Kakaha also holds regular demonstrahons and workshops at the museum. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bishop Museum, Atherton Hālau. Free. For informahon, eall 847-8290.

"Pili Mau: Together Forever."

AlohaUnited UM Way and Shera- ■ ton Waikīkī join b forces in a bene- \ fit for the \ Waikīkī Community Center. Performing wih be the Mākaha Sons, 0'Brian Eselu, Hapa, Jake Sbimabulairo of

"Pure Heart", Melveen T ,eed T ,nval

Garner, Myra Enghsh, Karen Keawehawai'i and Kanilau. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Ballroom, Sheraton Waikīkī. $20 advance, $25 at the door. For informahon, eah 931-8178. Aug. 13-14 — Huliau 1999. Hālau Hula Ka No'eau and the Hawai'i

Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Kumu Hula Miehael Pih Pang, present a dance concert centering on the themes of Kamehameha I, Hi'iakaikapohopele and Halemano. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $18, $15. Sponsored, in part, by OHA. For informahon on Hawai'i and Maui performances, eall 885-6525. For Honolulu performance hckets, eall Hawai'i Theatre at 528-0506. Aug« 13 - 14 — Cultural Slam: An Ethnic Revolution.

Peter Rockford Espirim's Tau Dance Theater climaxes its 1999 season with a Hanee nf)tnniirri that will fea- £

ture the contemporary Hawaiian group "Chant" and Hālau Hula Olana. Other cultural influences include African American, Chinese, Korean, Nahve Ameriean. Snanish. Jananese and

Middle Eastern. 8 p.m. Lee ward Community College Theatre. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for senior citizens, students andmihtary. Forinformahon, eah 488-8017 or 455-0385.

Aug. 1 4 — f i 22nd Annual Ho'ike. 31

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Hā Hawai'i - Perpemate the Hawaiian Culture," is the theme for Kumu Hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani's annual exhibition of music andhula. Performing with his Kuhai Hālau O Kawaikapuokalani Pā 'Ōlapa Kahiko will be Kawai K Cockett, the Lim Family, Olomana 0|- and Kāna'e in the HL 2 p.m. mahnee; »nd Guy Cruz, BB Shawn, the rim Family, Loyal Gar-

ner, Aunty Genoa Keawe and Kāna'e in the 7 p.m. evening show. 2 p.m., 7 p.m.

Ron Bright Auditorium, Castle High School. $12.50 pre-sale, $15 at the door. For informahon, eall Aunty Ahee at 2353603, or the Hō'ike Ticket Hotline at 235-8211. Aug. 17 — "Insect Ecology in Hawai'i." The "After Dark in the Park" lecture

series continues with this look at insect species unique to Hawai'i, from caves, wetlands, barren fields and icy mountain tops. U.S. Fish and wildlife entomologist Adam Asquith, from the Kaua'i Wildlife Refuge, will present a shde

program on Hawai ī s amazing microfau-

na and their funchons in the

ecosystem. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. Free. For information, eall 985-6014. Aug. 1 9 — Aloha Festivals Investiture. The O'ahu Royal Court will be presented pubhcly in a ceremony where they will receive their symbols of authority. Pageantry, hula and ho'okupu presentahons. 5 p.m. Honolulu Hale. Free. For informahon, eall 589-1771. Aug. 20 - 22 — 4th Annual Made in Hawai'i Festival. Books, apparel, art, gourmet foods, plants, jewelry, lauhala and wood products and other quahty products from O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i, Moloka'i and Hawai'i will be displayed and sold at the First Hawaiian Bank-sponsored annual event. Fri.: Noon - 9 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. -

9 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibirion Hall. $2. Free for children under age 6. For informahon, eall 524-6441. Aug* 21 — Kawa ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up.

Ongoing efforts to elean Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe reauire the kōkua of manv hands.

| 8:30 a.m. - 11:30. Short hike 1- required. Bring water and 5 snacks. Meet at the end of Līpalu Street off Nāmoku. Forinformahon, eall Charlie Ogata at 2351088. Augus* 24 — "'Awa: Traditional Medicine for the Modem World." This week's "After Dark in the Park" lecture explores the use of 'awa ("kava" in southern Polynesian languages), in medicine, ceremony and social contexts. Tropical horticulturist Ed Johnston and 'awa farmer Jerry Konanui, president of the Association for Hawaiian 'Awa, will present a slide program on propagation techniques, products and therapeuric uses. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. Free. For information, eall 08^-6014

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— m — y m Volcano Hula Kahiko Performance. Kumu Hula Keoni Jenny and Hula Hālau Kawaiokamaluhia will perform at the pā hula near the Volcano Art Center. Hula performance: 10 a.m.; craft demonstrations: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. Free. For informahon, eall 967-8222. ■

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lnnovative costuming and choreography are the highlight of "Cultural Slam."

-■ ' PHOTO: TAUOANCĪTHĒATER