Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 4, 1 April 2004 — ʻAPELILA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
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Friv Apr. 2 - Sat., Apr. 3 - Hawaiian Myths & Legends IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre presents Hawaiian Myths & Legends - a visual indulgence not to be missed. Hawaiian Myths & Legends abounds with color and vitality, offering audiences a provocative interpretation of the eultural mythology of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Myths & Legends soars with acrobatic airborne deities and breathtaking dancers suspended by silk. $25-$40. Hawai'i Theatre Center. 8 p.m. For information, visit www.iona360.com or eall 262-0110. Fri., Apr. 2 -TFiur., Apr. 8 - Hawai'i lnternational Spring Film Festival
The annual Hawai'i International Spring Film Festival is held at the Signature Dole Cannery 18 Theatres. Expect the very best and latest in independent and global einema. The Spring Film Festival has grown over the years and has heeome just as popular and successful as the main Fall festival. For information, eall 528-3456, ext. 18. Sun., Apr. 4 - 6th Annual E Mālama I Ke Kai ~ Family Oeean Festival Bishop Museum hosts this benefit concert for Pūnana Leo o Kawaiaha'o. There will be live entertainment by the Brother's Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Ale'a, Makana, Amy Hānaiali'i, Weldon Kekauoha, Kupa'āina and other loeal entertainers. Special performances by several
hālau hula and Hawaiian immersion schools from around the island. Enjoy keiki rides and games, ono food, a crafters village, silent auetion, and more. $3. Bishop Museum. 9-5 p.m. For information, eall 5367999 or 294-2994. Sun., Apr. 1 1 - Sat., Apr. 1 7 - The 41 st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival A week-long festival of cultural events including Hawai'i's most prestigious hula competition. The festival begins with a Ho'olaule'a on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Easter Sunday. Enjoy the free exhibition on Wednesday night, the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition on Thursday, and the group Kahiko (ancient) and Auana (modern) hula competitions on Friday and Saturday. $10-25. Edith Kanaka'ole
Stadium. For information, eall (808) 935-9168.
Sat., Apr. 1 7 - Kaua'i Historical Art anel Photo Show
Kaua'i Historical Society and Ship Store Galleries present original art work and Giclee prints of photos focusing on Kaua'i in the early 1900s to celebrate the Society's 90th anniversary. Multimedia artwork by selected artists and art-quality historieal photos from the Historical Society's collection will be on sale. Ship Store Galleries, Coconut Marketplace, Wailua. Kaua'i Historical Society, Līhu'e, For information, eall (808) 245-3373 or (808) 822-4999.
Sat., Apr. 24 - Ho'omau Concert Moloka'i Hawaiian Educational Ho'olaule'a (Festival) to /benefit Pūnana Leo O Moloka'i. Festival includes
Hawaiian Music by Nā Palapalai, Crafts, Food Booths and Keiki Games. $5. One Ali'i Beach Park. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. For information, eall (808) 567-9211. Sat., Apr. 24 - "E Ho'ohanohano" Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing at the 90th Anniversary and Royal Ball with the Kaua'i Historical Society. Be swept away by The Royal Serenaders, including bandmaster Aaron Mahi and the vocal mastery of Cathy Foy as they relive music from the early 1900s. A mix of live and silent auctions, a five course meal by Chef Guy Higa, and more. $75. Reservations required. Kaua'i Marriot Resort Grand Ballroom. 5:30 p.m. For information, email khs@hawaiilink.net or eall (808) 245-3373.
Sun., Apr. 25 - Hulihe'e Palaee Concert
Presented by the Daughters of Hawai'i, in remembrance of Prince Albert Edward Kahakuohawai'i.
Enjoy the voices of the Merrie Monarch Glee Club and Hawaiian performing arts by Kumu Hula Etua Lopes and his Hālau Nā Pua U'i O Hawai'i. Free. Hulihe'e Palaee, Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona. 4 p.m. For information, visit www.huliheepalace.org eall (808) 329-1877.
Thurs., Apr. 29 - Sun., Oct. 1 7 - Reflections on a Hawaiian Heritage
Hawai'i-born scholar Irving Jenkins was an accomplished artist in mixed-media sculpture. His creations speak specifically of the Hawaiian culture using the shapes of feather capes and niho palaoa (hookshaped pendant) to make contemporary sculptures. General admission $7; Students, seniors and military $4; Keiki 12 and under free. 900 S. Beretania Street. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. For information, eall 5328700.
Sun., May 2 - Sat., May 8 - Beginning Lomilomi Workshop
Learn the basic routines of lomilomi, including: Hawaiian protocol, pule, ho'oponopono, hi'u wai, 'awa ceremony techniques, oli and basic full body lomilomi. This seven-day course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding from licensed lomilomi practitioner Mileka Robins. $1,050 for 7-day workshop. For information, eall 2221773. ■
RECENT RELEASES BY I S L A N D ARTISTS
Dancers from Honolulu's Hōlau I Ka Wēkiu will perform at the 4 1 st Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo April 15-17.
"Island Style" - This CD is a eompilation of some of Palm Records favorite island artists who have brought fresh new sounds to the island music scene. Artists include Emie, John and Desir6e Cruz, Loma Lim, Mana'o Company and Robi Kahakalau. Palm Records.
Kani Mākou: "Easy Stylin" - Shaun Reyes, Chad Kim and Shane Mahi'ai blend together reggae and a eontemporary island sound on their debut CD. This high-energy recording includes eight originals and four covers. Produced by Dave Tucciarone and Kani Mākou.
Manny K. Fernandez: "In This Enchanted Plaee" - This ambassador for Hawai'i has been delighting audiences around the world for more than four decades. This collection of his favorite Hawaiian songs includes three written by his mentor, Andy Cummings. PekeKini Records.
Simplisity: "Urban Warriors, 'Set us tree'" - Simplisity's new album features several originals and a variety of covers from Hall and Oates' "Sara SmiSe" to Billy Kau'i's "G uess lt Doesn 't Matter Anyhow, " Produced by Simplisity.