Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 1, 1 Ianuali 2005 — IANUALI ~ PEPELUALI 2005 JAN. -FEB. CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IANUALI ~ PEPELUALI 2005 JAN. -FEB. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri., Jan. 1 4 - Sat., Jan. 1 5 - Hānau Ka Moku - An lsland ls Born (O'ahu) Hālau O Kekuhi and Tau Dance Theater create groundbreaking work combining traditional Hawaiian dance, chant and music with contemporary dance, narrative, sets and video. Modern abstraction and Hula 'Aiha 'a meld to depict the continuing movement of Pele that is resulting in the formation and eventual emergence of a new island, southeast of the Big Island. This program tells the story of the birth of a new island off the coast of Hawai'i island called Kama'ehu (Lō'ihi): mountain child of Haumea (earth) and Kanaloa (sea). Kumu Hula Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele and Nālani Kanaka'ole joined forces with Peter-Rockford Espiritu for this inspirational production. $25-35. Leeward Community College. 8 p.m. For information,

eall 455-0385 or visit lcctheatre.hawaii.edu Tues., Jan. 1 8 -

Cyril Pahinui - Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Former member of The Sunday Mānoa and The Peter Moon Band,

two-time Nā Hōkū Award winner, Cyril Pahinui appears with host George Kahumoku Jr. to perform traditional Hawaiian songs and share authentic "talk-story." "Rarely are there performers such as these - who are so reachable and who care so mueh about those who've eome to their concert" writes music critic Jamie 0'Brien. "These artists make a lasting impression. They are true ambassadors of their music, their culture, their land." $40. Indoor Amphitheatre at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. 6 and 8:30 p.m. For information, eall 888-669-3858. Sat., Jan. 22 - Body Talk: Tattoos Explore the art of Pacific tattoo through storytelling, demonstrations and discussions on how this form of bodily adornment has

evolved through time - technically, culturally and politically - across Hawai'i and the Pacific. Program free with paid exhibition admission ($6). Mission Houses Museum. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, eall 531-0481.

Sat., Jan. 22 - Hānau Ka Moku - An lsland ls Born (Maui)

Traditional Hawaiian dance by Hālau O Kekuhi blends with eontemporary modern dance by Tau Dance Theater. Please see description from event on Fri., Jan. 14. $10-$38. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre. 7:30 p.m. For information, eall the MACC Box Office 808-242-7469.

Sat., Jan. 29 - Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Performance

Enjoy traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kīlauea Crater, featuring kumu hula Roy Palacat and Nā Pua Ha'aheo o Kona. Free (park entrance fees apply). Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. For information, eall 808-967-8222, or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Sat., Jan. 29 - Kōkua Nā Kupuna O Lunalilo

This fundraiser honoring the 170th birthday of King Lunalilo hopes to fulfill a worthy cause and your 'ōpū too. This event features a traditional lū'au at Lunalilo Home with pua'a kālua, squid lū'au, lomi salmon, ehieken long rice, poke, raw crab, 'opihi, haupia, pineapple and eake, including entertainment by Melveen Leed, Tony Conjugation and Leo Nahenahe. All proceeds will directly benefit programs for our kūpuna at Lunalilo Home. Lunalilo Trust has no assets to provide ineome to operate Lunalilo Home and must continually fundraise to fulfill the mission of caring for our elderly. $30. Lunalilo Home. 11:30 a.m. For information, eall Lunalilo Home at 395-1000.

Sun., Jan 30 - Ala Wai Challenge

This year's 20th Anniversary Waikīkī Community Center's Ala Wai Challenge will honor "Rabbit" Kekai, one of the last original heaeh boys, eanoe paddller and longboard surfer. Kekai, 83, is one of Hawai'i's water sports legends who spread the aloha spirit along with his peers, Duke Kahanamoku,

George Downing, Woody Brown and others. Sponsor a team of twelve participants in the eanoe races or eome enjoy the fun. The opening ceremony starts at 8:15 a.m. at the McCully Bridge over the Ala Wai Canal with a double-hulled eanoe carrying event chair, honorary chair and honoree to the eanoe hālau at University Ave. The Royal Hawaiian Band will play Hawaiian mele, and students of Kamehameha Schools will perform chant and hula to greet the eanoe. Plus Tahiti Toa and guest entertainers at 11:30

a.m. Events include eanoe r a e i n g , M a k a h i k i I games and I lunches, team I T-shirts and 1 refreshments. J Paddles, I e a n o e s

(Mālia mold) and steersmen are nrovided.

All are weleome to bring their own paddle. A 12-person team is $360. Ala Wai. 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, eall 923-1805. Fri., Feb. 1 1 -

Keali'i Reichel Concert

Keali'i Reichel spreads his message of the living culture of Hawai'i to the world. A nominee for the first-ever Hawaiian music Grammy, Keali'i's music takes you into Hawaiian culture and history. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre. 7:30 p.m. For information, eall the MACC Box Office at 808-242-7469.

Sun., Feb. 1 3 - "Loving Traditions" Kauakoko Foundation and Nā Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Miehael Casupang present Hālau I Ka Wēkiu in a performance that will engulf you in their "loving traditions." Kumu and hālau will touch your hearts and raise your souls. This concert is perfect for Valentine's couples and is sure to quickly sell out. $20, $30, $35. Hawai'i Theatre. 5 p.m. For information, eall Hawai'i Theatre at 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com. ■

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Legendary beachboy Rabbit Kekai