Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 05, 1 Mei 2003 — MEI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Evetito tn the Hniiaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i's area code,

808, is on y included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Sat., May 3 - Kawai Nui Ho'olaule'a

Enjoy a day filled with the eultural traditions of Kawai Nui held

at Ulupō Heiau. Traditional arts and crafts demos, hula kahiko, music, lua (>martial arts) and games, 'ono food. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for the Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club's Student Scholarship Program and for heiau restoration and educational activities in Kawai Nui Marsh. For informaiion, eall 595-3922 or email chuckb@hawaii.rr.com. Sat., May 3 - 2nd Annual May Day Hapa Haole Hula Competition

As part of the Kaua'i Mokihana Festival enjoy this hula competition in the following categories: Hotel or business, Group, Solo, Halau, Keiki & 'Ōpio. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Radisson Kaua'i Beach Resort. Adult $10, Keiki $3. For information, eall 808-822-2166. Sat., May 3 - The Brothers Cazimero May Day CelebTate Lei Day in grand style at this spccial May Day coocert featuring the lush harmonies and offbeat humor of the island's favorite duo, Robert and Roland Cazimero. They will be joined by the hula artistry of Leina'ala Heine and the Brothers Cazimero Dancers in a memorable evening of contemporary Hawaiian music and dance. 7:30 p.m. MACC. Tickets: $30,

THE KOU FLOWER shown ls natlve (nonno1tves are darker orange), not commonly seen m lel stands but used by halau In trtJdltional lel. The beautlful wood was i «oH fr\r irvc Hkhoe onri

highly prtzed and used cups, ano caloboshes $22, $10, 1/2 price for children 12 & under.

Sun., May 4 - Ethnic Music Pau Hana Concert Beginning students of the UH Music Department's ethnic

music and dance courses present their end-of-semester performance. The concert will feature Tahitian music and dance, — Mawaliau — liulu -tm<! anrl Balinese and Javanese gamelan music and more. UHM Orvis Auditorium and Music Department Courtyard. 3:00 p.m. Free. For information, eall 956-8742. Sat., May 1 0 - 'lmi Pono Concert &

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Annual fundraiser for Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'O Pu'ohala Hawaiian immersion school. Concert and all day crafters, activities for keiki and 'ono Hawaiian food. 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Pu'ohala Elementary School, 45-233 Kulauli St., Kāne'ohe. Free. For information, eall 233-5667.

Thurs., May 1 5- Sun., Jun. 1 5 - King Kalākaua's Poker

Game A drawing room comedy by Alan Sutterfield about King David Kalākaua's love for poker and of those who play with him in the Royal Boathouse. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. $5 to $16. Kumu Kahua Theatre. For information, eall 536-4441.

Fri., May 1 6 - Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series - y Uluwehi Guerrero Uluwehi Guerrero, the Mauibased singer, who is known for his falsetto riches and a deep appreciation for romantic island music. 8 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. Tickets: $30. For tickets, eall 528-0506. Sat., May 1 7 - Nā Mele O HawaPi - Benefit Concert Series A concert benefiting the Native Hawaiian Programs featuring Ho'okena & Raiatea Helms 7 p.m. Kaua'i Performing Arts Center, KCC. For information, eall Kalani Simeona (808) 634-6375. Mon., May 26 - 1 8th Annual Kahikolu A Memorial Day celebration in memory of Maiki Aiu, famed kumu hula and "mother of the Hawaiian renaissance" at the memorial garden "Kahikolu" planted in her

honor at St. Francis School. Entertainers include Lei Hula, Diana Aki "Pu'uhonua," Hālau Hula O Maiki plus Richard Ho'opi'i. Bring mat or lawn chair. Refreshments and luneh sold. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets $20. St. Francis School. For information, eall 955-0050. Wed., May 28 - 25th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts presents the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Hawai'i's version of the Grammy Music Awards. Most Promising Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Popular Hawaiian Album of the Year, are some of the many Hōkū awards presented. No-host o&cktnil begins at 5 p.m., dinner and awards at 6 p.m. $95. Black-tie optional. Sheraton Waikīkī, Grand Ballroom. For information, eall 235-9424. Sat., May 31 - The 2003 Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko

Performance See traditional hula performed outdoors in a natural setting overlooking Kīlauea Crater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, 10:3011:30 a.m. Featuring kumu hula 'Iwalani Kalima and Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani E. Bring sitting mat, hat, sunscreen, rain gear. Hawaiian arts & crafts demonstrations at the Volcano Art Center Gallery from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free (park entrance fees may apply). For information, eall 808-967-8222. Kwomiini 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 activities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote. Send information and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 kwo@OHA.org