Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 2001 — 2001 KEKEMAPA DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2001 KEKEMAPA DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

i • Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian eommunity are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation ofthe events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Note that Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-0 'ahu phone numbers.

Thurs., Dec. 6-Sun., Dec.9 — Cazimero Christmas Join the Brothers Caz in their holiday gala of song, dance and Christmas cheer. Performing also will be Leinā'ala Heine, Amy Hānaiali'i, Hālau Nā Kamalei and the Royal Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). Hawai'i Theatre. $22.50-$40. For information, eall 528-0506. Thurs., Dec. 6 — Holiday Creations at Lyon Arboretum Readv to deck the halls? Learn interior and exterior holiday decorating and wreath-making at this class. Lyon Arboretum, Mānoa Valley. For information, eail 9880456.

Fri., Dec. 7 — Nā Meie O Maui Students on Maui sing Hawaiian songs and exhibit their art work at this 29th annual event. Proceeds benēfit scholarship fund. 8:30 a.m. Maui Marriott. $2. For information, eall 808-661-3271. Sat. Dec. 8 — Moloka'i Christmas Festival A parade, Christmas tree decorating, loeal entertainment, food booths and Santa Claus will be on hand at this Kaunakakai family event. 9 a.m. Kaunakakai Town. Free. For information, eall 808-567-6408.

Sat., Dec. 8 — "Willie Kalikimaka" on Maui The incredible Unele Willie K

(Kahaiali'i) and his band present an evening of traditional Hawaiian, Christmas, Blues and Rock. 7:30 p.m. Maui Arts and Culture Center in Kahului. $T0 - $28. Discounts for keiki&12 , and below. For tickets aftcyP information, eall 808-242|p s 7469.

Sat., Dec. 8 anel 15 — § Candlelight Chritmas Enjoy the wonder of Christmas past as docents dressed in period clothing guide you through candlelit historic homes. Experience 19th

Wntury Honolulu with a wedding c^fcnony performed in Hawaiian, a us ;ionary wife preparing a ^ irft tmas feast, and a doctor tendjng to a sick sailor.

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Hawaiian. 6-9:30 p.m. Misacn Houses Museum behind Kawaiaha'o Church. $10 adults, $9 children, free for keiki four and younger. For information, eall 531-0481. Sun., Dec. 9 — Ali'i Sunday In honor of King Kamehameha V (Lot Kapuāiwa), a worship service will be held with Hawaiian r.oyal societies, civic clubs and the pi;blic. 10:30 a.m. Kawaiaha'o Church. Free. For information, eall 5326310. m Sat.7 Dec. 1 5 — Waimānalo Christmas i Parade Marching units. floats. Santa Claus and the Waimānalo eommunity will celebrate the holidays with fun for the whole 'ohana. Parade starts at Waimānalo District and ends at Nākini Street. 10 a.m.-noon. For information, eall 259-7342 .

Sun., Dec. 16 — Home for the Holidays with Hoyokena This 2nd annual holiday concert by Ho'okena will featurc music from their Nā Hōkū Hanohano Christmas Album of the Year, as well as Hawaiian and contemporary favorites. Special guests are Keali'i Reichel, Zannuck Kāpaia Lindsey, Ginai and Nola Nāhulu's select choir, Kawaioiaonāpūkanileo. 6 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $25-$30. For tickets and information, eall 5280506. Sun., Dec. 1 6 — Ali'i Sunday In honor of Princess Bernice Pauahi (see related story on page 8), a worship service will be held with Hawaiian royal societies, civic clubs and the puhlie. 10:30 a.m. Kawaiaha'o Church. Free. For information, eall 532-6310.

Sat., Dec. 29 — Kama'āina Days at Mission Houses Museum Museuin interpreters in pcriod clothing guidc visitors through the museum and discuss 19th century life in Honolulu. 9 a.m. Mission Houses Museum. Kama'āina discounts. F;or information, eall 5310481. ■