Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2004 — 2004 IULAI JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2004 IULAI JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sat., July 3 — LānaM Pineapple Festival Destination Lāna'i is the sponsor of this 12th annual Lāna'i eommunity event affiliated with Aloha Festivals celebrating the island's pineapple plantation history. Loeal food, Hawaiian crafts/demonstrations, game booths, live loeal entertainment and pineapple eating, cooking and cutting contests. 4-10 p.m. Dole Park, Lāna'i City. For information, eall 808-565-7600. ThuF., July 8 — Geographic lnformation System (GIS) of Mauna Kea lecture Brad Evans of Bishop Museum's Hawaiian and Pacific Studies

Department will discuss the summit region of Mauna Kea, whieh is home to a number of endangered species as well as Native Hawaiian cultural sites and some of the most advanced astronomical instruments on Earth. The shared use of the summit region by the public, scientists, and cultural practitioners has at times been contentious; therefore, planning for its future requires that all interested parties have as mueh information as possible. 4 p.m. Bishop Museum. Free. For information, eall 847-3511. Fri., July 9-Sun., July 25 — "Onee Upon One Time" An encore production of the musical comedy by Lisa Matsumoto, with Hawaiian pidgin adaptations of fairy tales. Presented

by 'Ōhi'a Productions. Experience the magic, music, and laughter in this award-winning pidgin. Hilarious loeal adaptations of familiar fairy-tales collide in the forest of a mythical loeal kingdom where outrageous characters meet and the crazy, "kapakahi" (mixed up) adventure begins. Fun for the whole 'ohana and sure to delight audiences of all ages. For additional information on 'Ōhi'a Productions,

visit online at www.ohia.com Performance times varv j

for eaeh performance Hawai'i Theatre. $15-$35. For tickets, eall 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com. Sat., July 1 0 —

Kīlauea Cultural Festival/ Definine

Hawaiian Art panel The Volcano Art Center at Volcanoes National Park presents a day of entertainment and cultural activities with performances by JĒ

Nā Lima Lele o nā Kūpuna, the Pandanus Club, Diana Aki and friends, Aukahi J Pride, Keoni Turalde and ^

I ' Kīlauea. Crafts, cultural demonstrations, and a day-long panel discussion with Native Hawaiian artists and cultural practitioners titled "Defining Hawaiian Art" presented by the Keōmailani Hanapī Foundation. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free. For information, eall 808-985-6011, or visit www.nps.gov/havo.

ThuFS., July 1 5 — Bishop Museum's "Moonlight Mele on the Lawn" This second show in a three-part summer series features music of the 1970s and 80s with Nā Leo Pilimehana. Bank of Hawai'i is the title sponsor of the event held under the stars on the museum's Great Lawn. Food and beverages available for purchase. Low lawn chairs and small eool-

ers permitted. Museum V exhibits open from 6-7 p.m. for concert. 7 p.m.

Bishop Museum. $15 senera1

admission, $10 i for members J of the Bishop M u s e u m

* Association members and Bank of

Hawai'i customers and employees, $5 for keiki ages 4-12. For information, eall 847-3511, or visit www. bishopmuseum.org Sat., Sun., July 17, 18 — Big lsland Hawaiian Music Festival The East Hawai'i Cultural Council is proud to present the Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival, whieh incorporates the 15th annual Slack Key Guitar Festival, expanded to two days with the addition of 'ukulele and steel guitar. 'Ukulele and Steel Guitar Concert - Sat., July 17 and the 15th annual Slack Key Guitar Festival, Sun., July 18. Noon-6 p.m. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. $8 general admission, children 12 years and younger free. For information, eall

808-935-9085 ThuFS.-Sat., July 29-31 — 26th Annual Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition Keiki from O'ahu, Maui, Los Angeles and Japan will compete in the three-day hula event that features hula kahiko, hula 'auana and solo divisions. The annual festival is a project of the Kalihi-Pālama Culture and Arts Society. Thursday solo and Friday hula kahiko events are at 6 p.m.; Saturday's hula 'auana event begins at noon. Neal Blaisdell Arena. $8.50, $9.50. Tickets are available at the Blaisdell Box Office, or by calling TicketMaster at 1-877-750-4400. Sun., Aug. 1 — Kahiau 2004 A host of Hawaiian musicians and dancers will converge at Damien

Memorial High School at a benefit concert for St. Philomena Church. 'Ono food and music by Ipo Kumukahi, Ho'okena, Hemapa'a, Nā Kama, Nā Hōkūpū, Kawika Trask, Jerry Santos and Ale'a. Hula performances by Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula and Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Damien Memorial High School. $15 for adults, $10 for keiki. Discounted pre-sale tickets available by calling St. Philomena Church at 839-1876. ■ KWO 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

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LOCAL COMEDY — "Da Wicked Queen" (Lisa Matsumoto) and "Da Mean Mongoose" (Patrick Fujioka) will bring classic fairy tales to life with loeal humor, pidgin and hilarious antics in "Onee . Upon One īime." Photo courte3y of ōhi a Productiori3