Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2000 — IULAI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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«t? "V^zzy^s2£i^zz 2s%. :.« .-./^ggyra Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation ofthe event or the sponsors by OHA. Sat., July 1 - Tues., *July 4 — Hilo Orchid Show. "0rchid culture" and information on potting and plant care will fīll the Kanaka'ole Stadium. Lectures, demonstrations, plant sales and displays of hundreds of colorful orchid varieties, including hybrids. All day. Kanaka'ole Stadium. $1 donation. For information, eall 247-3345. Sun., «July 2 — Kama aina Day at 'Iolani Palaee. Free admission for kama'āina with I.D. Tours from 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. will take you through the residence of the last two rulers of the Hawaiian Kingdom. At 2 p.m., the living masters concert series sponsored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, will present Kumu Hula Nona Beamer, Maile Loo and Hālau Hula o ka Ho'oilina Aloha. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.'Iolani Palaee. Free. For information, eall 522-0832.

Sat., Juiy 8 — Kilauea Cultural Festival. The Kīlauea Military Camp lawn will be filled with music, hula, hands-on crafts, games and demonstrations. Arts and crafts include 'ohe kāpala (hamhoo stamp designs), kui lei (lei stringing), ulana launiu/lauhala (coconut / lauhala weaving), pulumi niau (coconut midrib broom making), kapa kuiki (quilting) and Hawaiian games. Featured performers will be Diane Aki, Becky Pau and 'ohana, the Keli'iho'omalu 'ohana, Aukahi Pride and hula by He Kula nā Mea Hawai'i with Kumu Hula Pekelo Day. Co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Naturai History Association and the Volcano

••'. .. -■ "; ^'v- " Arts Center. Free, but park entrance fee may apply. 10 a.m.-3:30p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. For information, eall 9856011. Mon., *July 10 — Pu'u 'Ohi'a Family Hike.

The Hawai'i Nature Center leads a hike

at Pu'u 'Ohi'a, better known as - Tantalns

Visit a rain forest, see rare flora and fauna and take in breathtaking views of the Ko'olau range and Mānoa valley. Reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 9:30 a.m,- 12:30 p.m. For information, eall 955-0100. Thurs., J uly j 13 — Ke Kani o ke Kai.

The Makaha Sons Moon, John and

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| in Waikīkī. I See aquarium exhibits and enjoy Hawaiian music under the stars at the M%»- Waikīkī

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Aquarium at Queen Kapi'olani Park. Tickets are $18. Discount available for aquarium members. For information, eall 923-9741. Sat„ Julv 15 — Pnnee Lot Hula Festival. Music, lauhala weaving, traditional Hawaiian games, crafts, Royal Hawaiian Band, 'ono food and hula performances by a dozen hālau are the fare for the 23rd annual event named for King Kamehameha V. "Laukanaka ka Hula" (a multitude of hula people gather) is the theme of the non-eompe

itive hō'ike hula whieh 9,000 are expected to attend. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Moanalua Gardens, Kama'ipu'upa'a hula platform. For information, eall 839-5334. Sat.,*JuK' 15 — Hawaiian Polineal Rally Concert. .5 The newly-established Aloha 'Āina poliīieal party will hold its first benefit concert featuring Hawaiian music and hula. 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30

p.m.). Waikīki Shell. Tickets range from $15-$50. For informaiton, eall 239-9773 or 753-9773. Sat., July 15 — Lauhala Weaving Class. Kaua'i Museum presents Margaret Lovett, who instructs in traditional lauhala weaving. 10a.m.-2p.m. Bring luneh. Fee, including supplies, is $25. For infor-

mation, eall 245-6931. Sat., July 15— Moloka'i Festival. Victoria Ward Ltd. brings Moloka'i to the Ward Warehouse with music, dance, crafts and food celebratin? the

"Friendly Island." 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ward Warehouse. Free. For information, eall 591-841 1. Sat. ,July 15~Sat., July 22 — 53rd Annual Libraiy Book Sale. The Friends of the Library have eollected thousands of books on hundreds of topics, in an effort to promote reading among those of all ages. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

McKinley High School cafeteria. For information or to make donations, eall 536-4174. Surt., July 16 Palikea Trail Hike. The Nature Conservancy leads a hike through the Honouliuli preserve on O'ahu. Staff will share knowledge on Hawaiian flora and fauna of the Wai'anae mountains, including 45 rare species. See CALENDAR on page 16

The keiki of Halau Mohala 'llima will perform again in the Queen t- Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Festival. July 27-29.

CALENDAR Continued from page 11 Reservations required. For information, eall 537-4508, ext. 220. Sun., July 16 — 1 lth Annual Big Island Slack-Key Guitar Festival. Kī hō'alu masters and up-and-coming artists perform in Hilo's Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. CDs for sale, along with crafts, 'ono food and cultural displays. Co-sponsored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the County of Hawai'i, KWXX and KPUA radio. Noon-6 p.m. Afook-Chinen. $5 general

admission, manuahi (free) for keiki 12 andunder. For information, eall 9613268. Thurs. July 2Z-Sat. July 29 — 25th Annual Oueen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. Kaikamahine (girls) and keikikāne (boys) representing 23 hālau from from O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i vie for prizes in this annual children's hula competition sponsored by the Kalihi-Pālama Culture and Arts Society. The Miss Keiki Hula competition will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m., group hula kahiko on Friday at 6 p.m., and hula 'auana and awards on Saturday at noon. Neal Blaisdell Arena.

Tickets are $7.50 and $8.50. For information, eall 521-6905. Sun., July 30 — 30th Annual 'Ukulele Festival. Celebrate the Portuguese-introduced instrument that has become a mainstay in Hawaiian music Some of the finest 'ukulele players anywhere will perform at the Kapi'olani Park Bandstand in this festival that draws thousands eaeh year. A highlight will be Roy Sakuma's 500pieee 'ukulele orchestra. Guest artists include master of ceremonies Danny Kaleikini, Melveen Leed, the Ka'au Crater Boys (with Ernie, Shawn and John), Pālolo (with Troy Fernandez), Imua, the Garza Brothers, Joy, Moe Keale, the Nippon 'Ukulele Club, the

Langley 'Ukulele Ensemble (Canada), Grammy award-winning singer James Ingram. 10:30 a.m.-lp.m. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. Free. For more information, eall 732-3739, or visit the website at www.ukulele-roysakuma.com i\lon ., July 31 — Lā Ho'iho'i Ea. Hawaiians and other supporters of independence and self-determination gather at Thomas Square in Honolulu where, a century and a half ago, sovereignty was restored to King Kamehameha III. Historical reflection and inspirational speeches on nation-rebuilding.' Free. For information, eall 595-6691 . ■