Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 12, 1 December 2004 — KĒKĒMAPA~IANUALI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Wed., Dec. 1 5 - Sun., Feb. 27Lono I Ka Makahiki Exhibit Bishop Museum honors the return of the deity Lono in its new exhibit, "Lono-i-ka-Makahiki." Lono, the god of peaee and agriculture, comes during the time of Makahiki (from October through February). The exhibit combines the works of contemporary Hawaiian artists and cultural practitioners with rare items from the museum's eolleetions, including the rare Makahiki image Lono Makua and two Kamapua'a images from Maui. $14.95, adults; $11.95, youth. Bishop Musuem. Open everday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, eall Bishop Museum 847-3511. Sat., Dec. 1 8 - Sun., Dec 1 9 - Pacific Handcrafter's Guild Annual Christmas Festival The 30th Annual Pacific Handcrafter's Guild Christmas Festival event features some of the highest quality in fine crafts and arts, including: pottery, wood, clothing, glass, jewelry, quilting, plant sculpture, fine arts and more. Enjoy great food, entertainment and activities such as: plant sale, martial arts, lomi lomi (massage), keiki

activities and inflatables. Free admission. Thomas Square Park. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, eall 841-0171.

Sat., Dec. 1 8 - Sun., Dec .1 9 - "Bowl of Līght" Sonny Ching and Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'uanahulu present "'Bowl of Light,' Celebrating the Light of Christmas." This promises to be a spellbinding evening that celebrates Christmas through chant,

song and dance to the joys of holiday traditions. $20-$30. Hawai'i Theatre. Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. For information, eall 5280506. Sat., Dec. 1 9 - Hulihe'e Palaee Concert 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. Free. Hulihe'e Palaee, Kailua-Kona. 4 p.m. For information, eall (808) 329-1877 or visit www.huliheepalace.org. Sat., Dec. 1 9 - "A Magical Christmas with the Mākaha Sons & Friends" This Christmas, enjoy the melodious music of the Mākaha Sons and special guests Natalie Kamau'u, Raiatea Helm, Robi Kahakalau, Pili'oha, Kumu Hula Chinky Māhoe and Hālau 'O Kawaili'ulā and emeee Augie T. They will entertain you throughout the night during a wonderful dinner buffet. Children, $27.50; adults, $55. Renaissance 'Ilikai Waikīkī Hotel, Pacific Ballroom. 5:30 p.m. For information, eall 944-6372. Sun., Dec. 26 - Sun., Jan. 2 - Hawaiian Drum Carving Event Give yourself the gift of culture and knowledge by spending a week carving a drum on Hilo's Onekahakaha Beach from the day after Christmas to the day after New Year's with Keoni Aweau Turalde, a Native Hawaiian artisan from a long line of seafaring master craftsmen. Renowned for his gift as a master carver of pahu niu (sharkskintopped drums carved from coconut wood), Turalde teaches from a traditional cultural perspective, with chants, prayers, and protocols woven in throughout the week and throughout the workshop. Price includes eight days' accommodations, carving tuition, drum materials, all daily meals, ground transportation to/from airport and volcano, and guided volcano hike. $1,150 - $1,400. Onekahakaha Beach. Weeklong work-

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http://kahanapono.tripod.com/ohan a/drums/ or email dnr@aloha.net Fri., Dec. 31 - Ho'omaka Hou 2005 A New Year's Eve filled with Hawaiian Music and Hula. Featuring performances by some of Hawai'i's most popular artists and hula hālau: Kanilau, Hālau Nā Mamo O Ka'ala, the Mākaha Sons, Robi Kahakalau and a 'ukulele component with Herb Ohta Jr., the 'Opihi Pickers and Kelly Boy DeLima with Kapena. $85 show, $225 dinner and show. Sheraton Waikīkī Hawai'i Ballroom. 7 p.m. For information, eall 931-8383. Fri., Jan. 1 4Talk Story with Kathy Collins anel Willie K. Loeal actress and radio DJ Kathy Collins returns with her alter ego "Tita" and special guest Willie K. for "Tita Out: One Mo Time!" Enjoy an evening of humor, storytelling and song, spooky stories and Hawaiian legends, and don't miss Willie K's amazing musical artistry, all laced with "plenny pidgin" and lots of laughs. $22. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theatre. 7:30 p.m. For information, eall MACC Box Office (808) 242-7469. ■

Ka Wai Ola o 0HA 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

Celebrate a "Magical Christmas" with the Mōkaha Sons, Dec. 19.