Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 3, 1 Malaki 2004 — MALAKI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MALAKI

Fri., Mar. 5 - Sun., Mar. 7 -

10th Annual Honolulu Festival

This annual event promotes cultural understanding, eeonomie cooperation, and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawai'i and the AsiaPacific region. The event is expected to have 6,000 marchers, 20 vehicles, 5 floats, and 3 bands. Enjoy a grand parade down Kalākaua Avenue on March 7., with a fire spitting dragon that shoots smoke and fire. Free. Waikīkī. For information, eall 9211720. Sat., Mar. 6 -

Prince Kuhio Parade

Enjoy this parade honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalani'anaole where

organizations march in partnership, recognizing this great monarch of Hawai'i. The event is expected to have 150 marchers, 40 vehicles, one float, and three bands. Grand Marshals for the parade will be Roy Benham and Katherine Farm. Partnering Organizations include: City & County of Honolulu; OHA; Dept. of Hawaiian Home Fands; Homesteaders; Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs-0'ahu Council. Free. 4:30 p.m. Starting at Saratoga Road, Ft. DeRussy and ending at Kapi'olani Park. For information, eall 394-0050. Tues., Mar. 9 -

Roles of Hawaiian Women

Eook into the world of Hawaiian

women: Their roles as leaders and practitioners in traditional and modern Hawai'i. Join kupuna Pele Hanoa and his daughter,

Keolalani, as they discuss the M importance of genealogies, V* mo'olelo, kuleana, and wāhine toa (fearless women). $1 donation. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. For information, eall (808) 985-6014. Fri., Mar. 1 9 - Sat., Mar. 20 —

Mareka Me Venuse (Mars and Venus) Peter Rockford Espiritu and his Tau Dance Theatre performers are joined by Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, Hala'i, Pua Melia Trio, Makana, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, Mehanaokalā Hind, Pi'ilani Smith

and Mālamalama Hawai'i in a dance presentation celebrating Venus and Mars — Esniritu's

only Honolulu production this year. $8-$23. Hawai'i Theatre. For

tickets, eall 528-0506 -■or visit online at www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Sat., Mar. 20 - American Diabetes Association "Walk for Wili"

The American Diabetes Association of Hawai'i (ADA) will hold the fifth annual Hawai'i's WAEK for Diabetes to help raise money for the 100,000 people with diabetes in Hawai'i, and to honor the memory of the late radio personality Wili Moku. Moku, who passed away on Jan. 29, 2004 due to eomplications from diabetes, encouraged people to stay healthy to prevent becoming diabetic. 8 a.m. Kapi'olani Park. For information, eall 947-5979, or visit diabetes.org/walk. Sat., Mar. 20 - Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Performance

Traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kīlauea Crater, featuring Hula Hālau O Hilo Hanakahi under the direction of

kumu hula Puanani Crumb. Free (Park fees may apply). 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. For information, eall (808) 9678222.

Tues., Mar. 23 - Nā Lei o Pele a me HPiaka

Fearn about the many lei of Pele and Hi'iaka from Marie McDonald, an ethnologist, artist, teacher of lei making, and author of Nā Lei / Makamae. $1. Donations weleome (park fees may apply). 7 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. ' For information, eall (808) 985- * 6014.

Sat., Mar. 27 - Prince Kūhiō Celebration of the Arts

A full day of festivities eelebrating the birthday of one of Hawai'i's most beloved monarchs, Prince Kūhiō. Begins

with commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kūhiō 's birthplace followed by a full series of demonstrations, "talk-story," and entertainment reflecting Hawai'i's unique cultural customs during Prince Kūhiō's time. 1 Prince Kūhiō Park and Hyatt i Regency Kaua'i. For information, < eall (808) 742-1234. i

Sat., Mar. 27-Sun., Mar. 28 - Hō'ike'ike The O'ahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs honors Prince Kūhiō in this event with Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, hula, crafts, tattooing, lomilomi and live music from Keawe Fopes, Raiatea Helm, the Kawaika Trask Trio, Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, and more. No entrance fee. 9-5 p.m. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. For information, eall 753-9773. ■

RECENT RELEASES BY I S L A N D ARTISTS

Lei'ohu Ryder: "Love Returns - E Ho'i ^ Mai Ke Aloha Hou"- Lei'ohu Ryder's A fifth album, deeply rooted in B Hawaiian spirituality, is a beautiful ■ blend of English and Hawaiian eom- ■ positions. Lei'ohu pays homage to V sacred Maui people and places in V several songs. Produced by Ululoa r Productions.

Crazy Fingers: "lsland Giris" - This Maui-based band specializes in a wide array of music from R&B, eontemporary pop, rock and roll, rap. reggae, country, funk and blues. This album includes 21 tracks that will surely get you dancing. Produced by Crazy Fingers.

DannyCouch: "īhen &Now"~ A musieal joumey through Danny Couch's nearly 25-year recording career. Couch has re-recorded two of his No. 1 hits from his days with the Ali'is, including "You Are The Best Of My Life," and "Lady You're My Rainbow." Included on this CD are a few new recordings as well. Produced by Danny Couch Records.

Noel Okimolo: "'Ohana" Considered by many to be Hawai'i's premiere jazz drummer, Noel Okimoto presents his solo debut featuring Makoto Ozone and Tiger Okoshi. Okimoto, a pro since age 1 1 , has performed with such famous musicians as Natalie Oole, Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles. Produced by Roy Sakuma Productions, ine.

Tau Dance Theatre