Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 11, 1 November 2004 — NOWEMAPA ~ KĒKĒMAPA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
NOWEMAPA ~ KĒKĒMAPA
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Thurv Nov. 1 1 - Satv Nov. 1 3 - World lnvitational Hula Festival
This event is an on-going celebration of Hawaiian culture, history, art, language, and the Hawaiian natural environment providing an opportunity for hula performers to hone their skills and share their knowledge with others, through workshops and
competition. Workshops throughout the year are designed to involve participants in hands-on experiences that are fun as well as enlightening. $5 - $25. Waikīkī Shell. 5:30 p.m. For information, eall 877-750-4400 or visit w w w. worldhula .e om
Satv Nov 20 - Nā Lani 'Ehā
Attend this unprecedented event where four kumu hula and their hālau from Maui join one of the most respected kumu hula of Hawai'i and her hālau to honor the ancestors in chant, dance and song. Enjoy the hula of Leinā'ala Kalama and Hālau Nā Pualei O Likolehua and the Maui groups including Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla with Hālau
Pā'ū O Hi'iaka, Pali Ahue with Nā Maile Kū Honua, Keali'i Reichel with Hālau Ke'alaokamaile and Nāpua Greig and Kahulu MaluoHuber with Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka. $ 1 1 -$37 . Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, eall MACC Box Office (808) 242-7469.
Thursv Nov. 25 - Oceanfront Thanksgiving Lū'au
A fabulous oceanfront lū'au featuring a special holiday menu and an enthralling hula show in a spectacular, under-the-stars setting. The evening's fun includes an unforgettable performance by three-time world ehampion fire-knife dancer, Ifi So'o. Reservations strongly recommended. $33-$73. Wailea Marriott. 4:30 - 8 p.m. For information, eall (808) 874-7831.
Satv Nov. 27 - Native Voices
Soothe the soul and lift the spirit with the nahenahe music of two internationally recognized, award winning master musicians, Keola Beamer and Carlos Nakai. Slack key
I ' guitar virtuoso Keola Beamer is one of Hawai'i's most beloved perfomers. The recipient of muhiple Nā Hōkū Hanahono awards, his best-selling releases are both innovative and enthralling. R. Carlos Nakai, the world's premier Native American flutist, has 27 albums to his credit and numerous Grammy nominations. His beautiful interpretations touch the hearts of music lovers world-wide. $32-$37. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. MACC Box Office (808) 242-7469.
Satv Nov. 27 - E Ho'oulu Aloha -To Grow In Love
The 4th Annual benefit concert featuring Hawai'i musicians Uluwehi Guerrero, Lei'ohu Ryder and Richard Ho'opi'i. The concert benefits the Maui Historical Society and the Bailey House Museum. Hawaiian arts and crafts, hula, music, silent auction, free museum tours, raffle drawings and 'ono food. $10 presale, $15 at the gate, under age 12 free. Bailey House Musuem 9am-3pm. wwwmainmusuem.org Roslyn Lightfoot (808) 244-3326.
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Sun., Nov. 28 - Maohi Native Cultural Festival The Ke Ala "Ōlino Native Cultural Center presents this 2nd Annual event with cultural entertainment and presentations, native arts, crafts, activities, Polynesian tatau, drumming, fire knife demonstrations, cultural exhibits, 'ono food and more. Free. Queen Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. 10 a.m. - Sunset. For information, eall (808) 247-8799 or 234-5664.
Sun., Nov. 28 - He Makana O Nā Mele Youth Symphony I, the state': most exciting student orchestra headlines with Nā Hōkū award-win ning Kapena and internationally famous alto saxophonist Gab( Baltazar at a benefit concert for th( Hawai'i Youth Symphony. Th( spectacular evening includes a silen auction, a lū'au-style buffet dinne and this greatly anticipated concer that will blend Hawaiian, jazz ane classical music conducted Maestro Henry Miyamura. $75
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. 4:30 - 9 p.m. For information, eall (808) 941-9706.
Fri., Dec. 3 - Nā Mele o Maui Student Song & Art Contest
Maui County students in K-12th grades sing their hearts out in traditional Hawaiian songs. Enjoy high school student juried art exhibit with corresponding Hawaiian theme displayed in a Kā'anapali hotel from Nov. 29 til Dec. 5. Your admission helps to raise scholarship funds. $2. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa ballroom, Kā'anapali, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, eall 808-661-3271.
Fri., Dec. 3 - Mon., Jan. 3 - 20th Annual Honolulu City Lights
The lighting of the Honolulu City Lights are a holiday season tradition. Ceremonies began when the city's 65-foot Norfolk Island pine will be lit at Honolulu Hale. A traditional light parade will start at 6 p.m. proceeding down King St. to Honolulu's Hale followed by a Holiday concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Indoor Christmas trees and beautiful wreath exhibits are on display in the lobby of Honolulu Hale. Free. Honolulu Hale. 6-11 p.m. For information, 5 eall 523-4674. Sat., Dec 4 -
[ Writing Family History ; and Personal Memoir ^ Workshop
r I Launeh your personal or family j story with this exciting beginning f writing workshop, whieh gives you the tools you need to finally get that
real life story down on paper. All levels; no writing experience necessary. $55. Volcano Art Center. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information, eall 808-967-8222. Fri., Dec. 1 0 - Sat., Dec. 1 1 - Christmas Pops with the Brothers Cazimero and Nā Leo Pilimehana
Enjoy the melodious sounds of the Honolulu Symphony with the Brothers Cazimero and Nā Leo Pilimehana in a festive holiday eoncert. $30-$75. Blaisdell Concert Hall. 8 p.m. 792-2000. ■