Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 5, 1 April 2008 — ʻAPELILA CALENDAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻAPELILA CALENDAR

TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC 2008: YEAR OF THE HULA Bishop Museum's multimedia and interdisciplinary tribute to one of the most profound practices in Hawaiian culture continues this month, 848-4187 or www.bishopmuseum.org, Event reservations recommended via email: courtneychow@bishopmuseum.org, April events include:

MELEHULA LECTURE Thurs„ April 24, 6-8 p.m. University of Hawai'i scholar Dr. John Charlot discusses the historical circumstances that have shaped various styles of hula and song, including the works of Helen Desha Beamer. Atherton Hālau. $5, free to members.

KUMU HULA: KEEPERS i I OFTHECULTURE Tues„ April 15, 7 p.m. In this award-winning 1989 documentary directed by Robert Mugge, kumu hula Vicky Holt-Takamine is one of several hula masters pre- * senting a panoramic look at hula's past, present and future influences i on the life of Native Hawaiians. $3 : members, $5 regular admission

NĀ HAN , ^EVENTS

I Pictured above and left: | "Kumu Hula: Keepers of ū ■ Culture", ū rare hulo documentary. - Photos: Courtesy ■ of Mug-Shot Productions