Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2004 — AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2004 ʻAUKAKE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2004

ʻAUKAKE

Mon., Aug. 2 - Mon., Sept. 6 -

Pahu Drum Workshop

The Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden will be holding a five-day workshop on making pahu drums. Ulalia Ka'ai Berman will teach par-

ticipants how to make the hula instruments out of coconut logs and eow hide. Required supplies are two brown paper bags, chisel, mallet and cordage. Aug. 2, 4, 16, 18 and Sept. 6; registration, 8:30-9 a.m.; class time, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Amy Greenwell Garden, Captain Cook, Hawai'i island. $40 for members, $70 for non-members. For information, eall (808) 323-3318.

Wed., Aug. 4 - Fri„ Aug. 6 -

Na Kumu Hula Workshop

Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho will lead a three-day hula work-

shop, teaching participants the fundamentals L of this ancient dance form. 10 a.m.-noon L and 2-4 p.m. Bishop ' Museum. $250 per person, 20 percent kama'āina discount. For

information, eall 847-8291, or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

Thur., Aug. 5 -

Mr./Ms. Heiva i Kaua'i Pageant

The Mr./Ms. Heiva i Kaua'i Pageant kicks off the three days of competition featuring young men and women competing for the title of Mr. and Ms. Heiva. Opening ceremony and a Tahitian Tamara'a (feast). 6 p.m. dinner; show at 7 p.m. Kaua'i Convention Hall, Līhu'e, Kaua'i. $35 for dinner and show, $10 for show only. For information, eall (808) 822-9447.

Mon., Aug. 9 - Sunv Aug. 1 5 -

2004 IVF Hilo World Sorints

This is the llth Biennual International Va'a Federation's World Sprints Competition, hosted by HCRA and the Kekua Foundation. More than 1,600 outrigger eanoe paddlers from 22 countries and regions will compete in the weeklong event. With a parade of paddlers, special art and education exhibit, arts and crafts expo, health, wellness, eanoe trade show, food

I ' booths and evening cultural events. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Bayfront Beach Park, Hilo. Free. For information, eall (808) 938-2884, or go to www.kekua.org.

Sat., Aug. 1 4 -

Hawai'i's World Heritage Festival

Experience the richness of Hawai'i's heritage shared by modern ancestors of immigrants who started coming here with Polynesians arriving in 300 AD (Hawaiians) followed by Europeans in the 1700s, Americans, Chinese, Portuguese, Okinawans and Japanese in the 1800s, then Puerto Ricans, Koreans, Filipinos and Spanish in the early 1900s. Jouney through Kalākaua Park while enjoying ethnic foods, traditional art, craftwork, displays, demontrations and performing artists. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Hilo. Free Admission. For information, eall (808) 933-9772.

Sat., Aug. 1 4 - Sun., Aug. 1 5 -

"Ke Kulana No'eau o ka Wā Kahik n"

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site celebrates its 32nd

anniversary. The heiau at Kawaihae is one of the last major sacred structures built in Hawai'i before outside influences altered traditional life permanently. Constructed in 1790-91 by Kamehameha I, this heiau played a crucial role in the ruler's ascendancy, and serves as a site of Hawaiian reunification today. The festival includes a march down from Pu'ukoholā, ho'okupu will be received, traditional dance, demonstrations and cultural workshop activities. Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. Free. For information, eall (808) 882-7218 ext. 23. Wed., Aug. 1 8 - Hapa Haole Hula anel Vocal Competition anel Concert The Hapa Haole Festival eoncludes with this evening of Hapa Haole Hula and Vocal Competition. Special guest appearances by Nina Keali'iwahamana, Beverly Noa,

Mahi Beamer, 2003 Ms. Sophisticated Hula Charlene Hazlewood and 2003 Hapa

Haole Vocal winner Paul Shimomoto. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $65. For information, go to www.hapahaole-

fest.org, or eall 754-2301. Thurs., Aug. 1 9 - Moonlight Mele on the Lawn The Makaha Sons: Moon, John and Jerome will headline this popular Hawaiian music and hula concert. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Museum exhibits open until concert time. Bishop Museum. $15 general puhlie; $10 for Bank of Hawai'i customers, employees and Bishop Museum members; and $5 for children 4-12 years of age. For

tickets and information, eall 847-3511. Fri. Aug. 20 -Tues. Aug. 242004 Made In Hawai'i Festival Presented by the Hawai'i Food Industry Association and First Hawaiian Bank, this year's festival will include food, books, gifts, fashions, plants, art, crafts, produce and more, and will showcase live music from Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners and Hawai'i's top culinary artists in the Arena. Exhibition Hall and Arena, Neal S. Blaisdell Center. For information, eall HFIA at 5331292, or visit www.madeinhawaiifestival.com. Fri., Aug. 20 -Tues., Aug. 24 - Duke Kahanamoku Ho'olaule'a The incredible life of Duke

Paoa Kahanamoku, 01ympic swimming ehampion, lifeguard, the

father of international , surfing and Hawai'i's "Ambassador of Aloha," will be celebrated in the

spirit of competition, friendship and goodwill with a mile

swim, waterman ehallenge, brunch at the heaeh and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Waikīkī. Free admission. For information, eall 5264888 or 523-3289. Sat., Aug. 21 - Mo'o'ōlelo Enjoy songs and dances of Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Kuhai

Hālau O Kawaikapuokalani Pā 'Ōlapa Kahiko in their 27 th Annual Hō'ike. This year's event will showcase Hewett's latest release, "Mo'o'ōlelo," and his influence on the work of many kumuhula beyond his original hālau. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Castle High School. $15. For information, eall 234-1155. Sun., Aug. 22 - Hulihe'e Palaee Concert Presented by the Daughters of Hawai'i, this free concert will pay tribute to King Kamehameha III - Kauikeaouli. 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. Seating is limited, so bring a heaeh mat or chair. 4 p.m.

Hulihe'e Palaee. Free. For information, eall (808) J

329-1877 or visit www.huli- J heepalace.org. I

Tues., Aug. 31 - Fri., Sep. 3 - CNHA Native Hawaiian Conference "La'ahia ka Mana o nā 'Ōiwi - Empowered for the future." An opportunity to share, learn, and eelebrate our success, while working together to overcome any future challenges to Native Hawaiian wellbeing and self-determination. It is a special forum for people to eome together whether you have an interest in the state of Hawai'i, Native Hawaiian health, education, housing, cultural preservation and the arts, or eeonomie development. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village. $30$335. For information, go to www.hawaiiancouncil.org or eall 521-5011.

A three-time Olympic gold medal winner in swim-

ming, Duke Kahanamoku broke the 100-yard freestyle swim world record by 4.6 seconds in Honolulu Harbor on Aug. 11, 1911.