Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 7, 1 July 2005 — IULAI --ʻAUKAKE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IULAI --ʻAUKAKE

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Sat., July 1 6-Sun., July 1 7 - Guitar Music Festival The Big Island Slack Key Guitar Music Festival will feature some of the best in island music playing guitar and 'ukulele, and singing falsetto. Artists include Keoki Kahumoku, Diane Aki, Wes Awana and the recent first-time Hōku winner Brittni Paiva. Guitars and 'ukuleles will be offered as door prizes on eaeh day. $8; free for keiki (11 and under). Afook-Chinen Auditorium, Hilo. Noon-6 p.m. For information, visit www.ehcc.org or eall 808-935-9085. Sat., July 1 6 - Prince Lot Hula Festival The festival is the state' s oldest and largest non-competitive exhibition of hula. Enjoy kapa and ipu making, lauhala weaving, lomi lomi massage, traditional Hawaiian games, food and more. Parking and trolley service will be available from the lower parking lot at Tripler Medical Center. $3. Moanalua Gardens. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, eall 839-5334.

Thu., July 21 - Moonlight Mele on the Lawn

The second concert in the series will feature traditional Hawaiian music from the Grammy-nominated band Ho'okena and comedy from loeal favorites Da Braddahs. $15 for adults; $5, children; $10, members and BOH customers. Bishop Museum. 6 p.m. For information, eall 847-3511.

Thu., July 21 -Sat., July 30 - World Hula Conference

More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in this year's Ka 'Aha Hula 'o Hālauaola. Eaeh day of the 10-day conference will be filled with various cultural workshops, classes, excursions, and hula and chant performances. Presenters include Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, Keali'i Reichel, Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele, Kekuhi Kanahele Frias and Leinā'ala Kalama Heine. $200-$375. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Maui Community College and other sites. For information, visit www.hulaeonference.org or eall 808-984-3363.

Sat., July 23 - An Evening on the Great Lawn

This benefit for Bishop Museum's education programs will honor three museum-community members: Walter Dods, who will receive the Charles Reed Bishop Award; and Patience Nāmaka Bacon and Dr. Yosihiko Sinoto, who will eaeh receive the Robert J. Pfeiffer Award. Menu is prepared by Roy Yamaguchi, Alan Wong, D.K. Kodama and others. Entertainment by Willie K. and Ale'a. $200. Bishop Museum. 5 p.m. For information, eall 848-4169.

Sun., July 24 - Hulihe'e Palaee Concert

The Daughters of Hawai'i present this concert to celebrate the life of the John Adams Kuakini. Concert will showcase the voices of the Merrie Monarch Glee Club and a performance by Hālau nā Pua U'i o Hawai'i. Free. Hulihe'e Palaee, Kailua-Kona. 4 p.m. For information, visit www.huliheepalace.org or eall 808-329-1877.

Thu., July 28-Sat., July 30 - Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition

For 30 years, keiki have demonstrated their hula talents in this competition. Blaisdell Center Arena. General seating is $10. Event starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; Noon on Saturday. For tickets, eall the Blaisdell Center ox office at 591-2211. For information, eall 521-6905.

Sun., July 31 - 'Ukulele Festival

For the 35th time, renown 'ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma will present this three-hour concert. Event will feature some of the best entertainers in loeal music and an 'ukulele orchestra of more than 800 children. Free. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand in Waikīkī. For information, eall 7323739.

Sat., Aug. 6 - Statewide Canoe Regatta

The fastest outrigger eanoe paddlers from Hilo to Hanalei will eompete in the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association state championships in Lahaina. From keiki 12 and under to senior masters men and women crews, this championship regatta will draw thousands to West Maui for a day of fun in the sun. Food booths and heaeh fun for the whole family. Event will be broadcast nationally on the eahle sports station ESPN. 8 a.m.-pau. Lahaina, Maui. Free.

Sun., Aug. 7 - Collier Hālau Hō'ike

Kumu hula Ed Collier and his Hālau o nā Pua Kukui will present their hō'ike featuring hula performances and Hawaiian music. Ticket prices and time to be announced. Hawai'i Theatre. For tickets and information, eall 528-0506, or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com

Sat., Aug. 1 3 - Ka HFmeni 'Ana

Vocal groups vie for prizes in this annual Hawaiian singing competition where acoustic, old-style hīmeni (singing) is the fare. Sponsored by R.M. Towill and Associates, the 20-plus year concert-competition has inspired many groups to pursue professional careers in Hawaiian music. Experts in traditional Hawaiian music serve as judges. 8 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $6-$30. For tickets and information, eall 5280506, or visit www.hawaiitheatre. eom.