Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 2, 1 February 2005 — PEPELUALI -- MALAKI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PEPELUALI -- MALAKI

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Thursv Feb. 1 7 - Traditions of the Pacific: Fishponds

Bishop Museum introduces a new quarterly program featuring presentations, artifacts and demonstrations surrounding the cultural heritage of Hawai'i, Asia, and the Pacific. The quarterly, twoday program features an evening presentation by a panel of speakers, including Clyde Tamaru from the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant Program, Kimokeo Kapahulehua from 'Ao'ao o nā Loko I'a o Maui and Hi'ilei Kawelo from Paepae He'eia fishpond, who will explore various topics on fishponds in Hawai'i from the cultural and scientific perspective. $5 general; free for Bishop Museum Members. Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall. 6-8 p.m. Reservations required. For reservations, eall 847-8296.

Satv Feb. 1 9 - Tuesv Feb. 22 - Ho'opono Wnrkshnp

Join Kumu Māhealani Kuamo'oHenry in a ho'opono workshop aimed at reconnecting with practices rooted in Hawaiian teachings and values. $195. Kapahulu, O'ahu. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For information, eall 808-965-0441 or visit alohaspiritaunty.com

Sunv Feb. 20 - yAha MpIp yn Ho'omau

This year's annual benefit concert signifies 20 years of Hawaiian Immersion on O'ahu. Come enjoy Hawaiian entertainers Weldon Kekauoha, Kainani Kahaunaele, Karen Keawehawai'i, Kana'e, and more. Free, Keiki 4 and under. $8, Keiki 58; $15 general; $18 reserved. Waikīkī Shell. 4:30 p.m. For information, eall 487-0617.

Satv Feb. 26 - Ethno-botanical Hawaiian Horticulture and ( iihuial Festival

A celebration of Hawaiian plants and insects through song and

chant, with story telling and talk-story sessions, presentations and garden tours, activities for the kids, information booths, Hawaiian food, plant sales and giveaways. All of the activities engage the audience in m celebrating the links between

Native Hawaiian culture and t h e plants and creatures of the Hawaiian land. Free. Amy Greenwell Garden in Captain Cook. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For information, eall 808-323-3318.

Satv Mar. 1 2 - Kona Brcwprs Fpstival

Set under swaying palm trees, the Kona Brewers Festival celebrates its 10th year with 30 Hawai'i and mainland breweries serving 60 types of beer, and chefs from 25 loeal restaurants preparing tropical culinary creations. Toe-tapping bluegrass, Hawaiian and rock music, a "trash fashion show," hula and fire dancers round out the day. The event raises funds for environmental and cultural organizations. $40 gets you event glass, eight drink tickets and unlimited food. King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel 2:30-6:30 p.m. For information, eall 808-331-3033.

Satv Mar. 1 2 - E Kū Mau Mau, E Kū Fvprlasting

Kū is known as being the Hawaiian god of war, fishing, husbandry, farming, resolution and healing. On exhibit are the many aspects of Kū

as told through Museum collections and through the pieces of invited contemporary artists. $7.95 adults, $6.95 children. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bishop Musuem. For information, eall 8478296.

Tuev Feb. 24 - Sunv Mar. 27 - Eddie Would Go/Queen of Makaha: Rell Sun

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Kumu Kahua Theatre brings the lives of two famous Hawaiian surfers, Eddie Aikau and Rell Sun, to the stage. Eeklie Woukl Go, first produced by HTY in its 1997-98 season, features four young surfers who recount key episodes in the life of Eddie Aikau in an interactive stage show whieh includes the audience playing the oeean. Rell Sunn was a pioneer in women's surfing, the first

female lifeguard on the west side

of O'ahu, m o t h e r , hula dancer, radio DJ, and UH graduate in cultural

anthropology. Queen of Mākaha dramatizes a time in her life when she was in Texas receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Her roommate, Shelley, is in her late teens and, in her adverse relationship with her mother, comes to remind Rell of her relationship with her own daughter. The two women, both dying from cancer and suffering from the debilitating effects of chemotherapy treatments, end up helping one another. $16, adult; $13 seniors; $10 students and children ages 3 - 12. Kumu Kahua Theatre. For information, eall 5364441 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit www.htyweb.org

Thiurv Mar. 3 - Girls' Day Loeal Divas Conrert anH Festival

A fundraiser for the UH Hilo Theatre featuring four Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners and Hawai'i island-grown divas including Diana Aki, Darlene Ahuna, Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Nani Lim Yap and Brittni

Paiva (a diva in training, and an up-and-coming 'nLnUU dnr1 Lpa/

virtuoso). Festival includes diva-inspired products and petite

food samplings offered by womenowned or operated businesses. Food/

refreshments will be provided by: Blane's Drive Inn (Shane Aburamen); Cafe 100 (Gale Tsunehiro); Ken's House of Pancakes (Debbie Maiava); Kūhiō Grille/Encore (Nelline Araki) ; Nori's (Beth Nishijima); 0'Keefe & Sons (Clarita 0'Keefe); Pizza *\ Hawai'i of Hilo (Betsv Paulos);

Restaurant Kaikodo (Mary Ann Rogers); Sombat's Thai Cuisine (Sombat Parente); Hanaoka Farms (Shelley Hanaoka); . Coldstone Creamery (Jean

Meyers). Businesses selling their "diva" goods include: Phoenix Rising

(Bonme Geiger & Margaret Tomibe); DivaTime (Kathleen Kau); and Touched By Angels (Deborah Owen). $25. UH Hilo Theatre. 5 p.m. For information visit www.uhhtheatre. eom or eall 808-933-0881.

Satv Mar. 1 2 - Sunv Ma r 1 2 -

Oeean Arts Fest in Lahaina

Lahaina celebrates humpback whales with a marine arts event. Loeal artists display their best oeean and marine-life themed art for sale. Hawaiian musicians and hula troupes entertain. Kids leani and have fun with art activities, games and "creature feature" touch pool. Free. Banyan Tree Park. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information, eall 888-310-1117.

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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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