Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2003 — Nā hanana kūikawā: Special events in October [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Nā hanana kūikawā: Special events in October

Through Sat., Oct. 1 8 — Aupuni Artwall presents "Hō'ike Nā Hana No'eau Hawai'i" A display of works by 18 contemporary master artists inspired by traditional Hawaiian artforms: kapa making, na hana lei (leimaking), na hana hulu manu (feather work), kalai la'au (woodwork), lei pupu (shell lei), ulana lauhala (lauhala plaiting), ka hana 'ie'ie ('ie'ie weaving), drums, lua weapons, ipu pawehe (decorated gourds) and stone-carving. Native Books Nā Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse, Free. 596-8885. Fri., Oct. 3-Tue., Jan. 6 — Recent work by Sean K.L. Browne In this exhibition, the kanaka maoli sculptor, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, honors his Hawaiian heritage through the

sculptural re-interpretation of form and symbolism of ancient Hawaiian culture. Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. M-Th 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed weekend and banking holidays. Free. 526-1322, ext. 31. Sun., Oct. 5 — 26th Annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palaee A full day of great Hawaiian entertainment, loeal foods, and artists and craftspeople. Docent guided tours of the summer residence of Hawai'i's Queen Emma. This is the Daughters of Hawai'i annual fundraiser in support of their mission to preserve the palaces. Adults $5, $1 for keiki. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 595-6291. See EVENTS on page 16

Sean K.L. Browne's granite sculpture Kamalei represents the Cherished Child in the cycle Of life. Photo: courtesy of the artist

October events from page 13

Sun., Oct. 5 — Hawai'i Pacific lslands Kava Festival Featuring kava in traditional, contemporary, and novel forms, food, entertainment, music, culture, education, 'awa (Hawaiian kava) plants, and other native plants. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Rd. Free. Call 988-0464, or see http://kavafestival.org or http : //ka vaforum. org . Sun., Oct. 5 — 'Aha Mele VI: "Ka Wao Nahele - The Forest" Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani will perform in the acoustically ehoiee Hawai'i Theatre venue in the hālau's annual fundraiser event. The event features a top lineup of Hawaiian musical artists, including Raiatea Helm, Ho'okena, Nā'ā, Hālau Nā Kamalei and Kaumakaiwa "Lopaka" Kanaka'ole. Tickets range from $20 to $40. 4 p.m. Call 528-0506 for tickets. Wed., Oct. 8-Sat., Oct.1 1 — Aloha Festivals Lāna'i Lāna'i kicks off its annual celebration with a community parade featuring graceful pā'ū riders, ho'olaule'a and a host of intriguing entries. Call 808-852-7690, 808-589-1771 or 800-852-7690.

Thur. Oct. 9-Sat., Oct.1 8 — Aloha Festivals KauaM The Garden Island presents a multitude of cultural events, activities and programs, including a Hawaiiana Festival, a parade and ho'olaule'a, and royal court ball. 808-589-1771. Fri., Oct. 1 0 — Aston Hawai'i Full Moon Concert Enjoy an evening of free entertainment featuring Brothers Cazimero, Ka'ala Boys and Raiatea Helm at the beautiful Kapi'olani Park Bandstand in Waikīkī. 6:30 p.m. 931-1435. Sun., Oct. 1 2 — 52nd Moloka'i Hoe Canoe Race Cheer on the 100-plus teams of paddlers from around the world as they make the grueling 41-mile crossing of the Kaiwi (Moloka'i) ehannel. Starts at 7 a.m. at Hale O Lono Harbor, Moloka'i and crosses the Kaiwi Channel to a finish at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikīkī, O'ahu. 808-259-7112. Sun., Oct. 1 2-Sat., Oct. 1 8 — Hana Ho'ohiwahiwa 'o Ka'iulani An Annual week-long celebration in honor

of Princess Victoria Ka'iulani, Hana Ho'ohiwahiwa 'o Ka'iulani features free hula and 'ukulele lessons, lei making, arts and crafts, culminating in the Keiki Hula Festival. Watch over 200 children from loeal hālau perform. Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani Hotel. Free. 9225811 or 931-4524. Sat., Oct. 18-Sun., Oct.19 — Old Hawai'i Historic Wooden Surfboard Event See legendary surfers ride old-style wood boards at the Hawaiian Longboard Federation's first traditional-board surfing event. A revival of Hawaiian culture in surfing. Exhibition to be held at Queen's break behind the Duke Kahanamoku statue, Waikīkī. Free for spectators. 263-2444. Sat., Oct.25-Sun., Nov. 30 — Aupuni Artwall presents "Ka Maka o Ihe (Eye of the Spear)" A display of works by 12 contemporary artists with the University of Hawai'i masters of art program who co-founded the "Ka Maka o Ihe" native arts collective. Opening reception on Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m., Native Books Nā Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. Free. 596-8885. ■