Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 3, 1 April 2002 — ʻApelila [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻApelila

Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community 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. Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Sunv Mareh 31 -SaL, April 6 — Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo's week-long cultural festival and tribute to King Kalākaua eulminates with a three-night hula eompetition described as the olympics of hula. Hilo-wide craft shows, art exhibits, Miss Aloha Hula competition (4/4); Hula Kahiko competition (4/5); Parade, Hula Auana eompetition, awards (4/6). Live broadcast on KITV 4. Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo. For information, eall 808-935-9168. Sat., April 6 — Lyon Arboretum Plant Sale With more than 35 participating nurseries, thousands of native and exotic plants will be on sale. Plant experts will be on hand to give tips and insight. Also on sale will be lei, jams, jellies and crafts. 9 a.m.-2

p.m. Lyon Arboretum, Manoa uka. For information, eall 988-0456. Sunv April 7 — Hawaiian Music Awards At the 5th annual awards program, Hawai'i's most popular entertainers and recording artists will be honored by the Music Foundation of Hawai'i, whieh supports the Music in the Schools program. Evening. Kapono's, Aloha Tower Marketplace. $10. For information, eall 951-6699. Friv Api il 12 — Hānaiali'i Hana Hou The Hawai'i Theatre Hawaiian music series continues with Amy Hānaiali'i Gilliom, the multi-Hōkū winner known for rich vocals, ha'i style and outstanding showmanship. Pre-concert music by Kilinahe. 8

p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $30. For tickets and information, eall 528-0506. Friv April 1 2-Sunv April 1 4 — East Maui Taro Festival Hāna, Maui, is the site for this festival celebrating the restoration of Hawaiian traditions including hula, music, crafts and more. Central to the event is the kalo (taro), staple of the Hawaiians. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hāna Park. Free. For information, eall 248-8972. Satv April 13 — Ho'omau in Kona Pūnana Leo o Kona's annual fund-raiser supports its operation as a Hawaiian immersion pre-school site serving West Hawai'i. Kona Inn Shopping Village. For tickets and information, eall 808-322-6011.

Sat., April 13 — Qral History Workshop The U.H. Center for Oral History and the Mission Houses Museum present this "how to" workshop in gathering historical information through interviews. The workshop will continue after this first session on May 1 1 and June 1. Class size is limited. 9 a.m.-l p.m. Mission Houses Museum. $40 general, $35 museum friend, $20 student. For information, eall 531-0481. Fri., April 1 9-Sat, April 20 — 'lolani School Fair "Wild, Wild West is the theme for this annual event. 'Ono food, rides, entertainment galore. Noon-11 p.m. 'īolani School field. Free, For information, eall 943-2339. Fri., April 1 9-Sat, April 20 — Hilo Orchid Show Celebrating their golden anniversary, the society will feature hundreds of orchid varieties, demonstrations, arrangements and more. 9 a,m,-5 p.m, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, For information, eall 808-775-1185.

Sun., April 21 — Walk on the Wet Side Spend the aftemoon in a cloud forest at Waikamoi Preserve with staff from Haleakalā Naīional Park and the Nature Conservancy. Moderately strenuous three-hour hike. Noon-4 p.m. Haleakalā Naīional Park. Free (park entrance fee may apply). For information, eall 808-572-4400. Satv April 27 — Nā Mele o Hawai'i The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents Daniel Ho in concert. Ho is a talented musician/arrange/composer, and has produced award-win-ning music. Jazz, blues, contemporary island blend along with a few surprises. 7:30 p.m. Academy Theater. $15. For information, eall 532-8700.

Satv April 27 — Explorr^theReefDay Learn about the natura! history of Hawai'i's shoreline and tide pools with the staff of the Waikīkī Aquarium. Also learn J Daniel Ho performs April 27. I

about conservation and reef walk safety. Minimum age is five years. Adult accompaniment required for keiki. 8-10:30 a.m. Location tba. Pre-registration required. $10 adults, $8 keiki, discounts for members. For information including activity location, eall 923-9741. Satv April 27 — Kalakoa Jam II Concert The Statewide Cultural Extension Program presents

their second

concert with proceeds benefit- J

ting more than 150 culture and arts event s ,

programs and presentations throughout the islands. Performing are Kumu Hula Vickie Holt Tākamine and hālau, Led Ka'āpana, Bobby Ingano, Ho'okena, Mākaha Sons, Jake Shimabukuro and more. Randy Hudnall, MC. 5:30-9 p.m. Andrew's Amphitheatre, U.H. Mānoa. Tickets are$20 general, $15 students, military, senior citizens $10 keiki 12 and under, and are available at Tower Kāhala, Tower Ke'eaumoku. Charge by phone at 956-6878. For information, eall the U.H. Campus Center at 956-7235. ■

Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts information on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community, Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural acti\ities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote, Send - information and color photos to ™ Ka Wai Oia o OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd„ Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249

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