Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 6, 1 June 2010 — iune [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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CELEBRATE THE KING Friday, Jwie 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Kamehameha Day, this festival is part of the larger Kamehameha Day celebration that was first established in 187 1 as a nahonal holiday of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Today the festival continues to pay tribute to Kamehameha while perpetuating the Hawaiian culture. Featuring traditional Hawaiian dance, music, chant, practices, arts and crafts. Free. This is an aleohol- and smoke-free event. PaulNeves, paul@kamehameha festival.org. O KE KAI SERIES - CANOE RESTORATION Sat, Jwie 12, 9 a.m.-noon The old and water-damaged Hawai'iloa eanoe will be restored by the Friends of Hōkūle'a and Hawai'iloa in a free presentation at Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Waiklkī. True to its mission, the group has committed to restore this historic eanoe currently housed in pieces.

Come learn about Hawai'i's eanoebuilding legacy and restoration work on traditional Hawaiian canoes. $5 parking validation for two hours at Kani Ka Pila Grille. 923-3 111. KE KANI O KE KAI Begins Thurs., June 17,7 p.m. This summer concert series will host five concerts under the stars every other Thursday until Aug. 12. Features live entertainment on the lawn, food by various restaurants and fun for the entire family. Artists such as HAPA, Willie K and Ho'okena will perform. $30 for adults, $10 for children ages 7 to 12, and free for children 6 and under. $ 1 20 for single general admission for all five eoncerts. 923-9741 or aquarium.org. SUMMER FARMFEST AND 'UKULELE JAM Sat., Jwie 19,9 a.m.-3 p.m. Māmalahoa Highway in the West Hawai'i town of Holuloa will feature

locally grown produce fromBig Island farmers at most of the village art galleries and shops along that half-mile stretch. Partake in free samples from the area's finest farms. The emphasis is on "Buyin' Hawaiian" produce at this village-wide farmer's market. Live 'ukulele music all day long on three stages throughout town. Parking at Imin Center and Holualoa School. Big Island farmers are invited to participate. holualoahawaii.com. EXPERIENCE PU'UHONUA O HŌNAUNAU Sat. and Swi, June 26-27, 9 a.m-3 p.m. This year marks the 49th anniversary of Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. This fun and educational festival will feature demonstrations of - and participation in - numerous Hawaiian arts and lifestyle activities, including the Royal Court investiture, hula, hukilau, eanoe rides, food tasting, lauhala weaving, lei making, kapa making and kāhili making. No park fees. nps.gov/puho or eall Charles Hua, 808-328-2326. ext. 1241. LĀNA'I PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL Sat., July 3 Known as Hawai'i's "Pineapple Island," Lāna'i's rich pineapple plantation and ranch history is eelebrated in an annual festival offering loeal foods, crafts and game booths and exceptional entertainment. Free. Dole Park in Lāna'i City. 808-565-6043. ■ I

KŌKE'E HAWAIIAN MUSIC SUMMER CAMP Fri.-Sun., June 11-13, noon-8 p.m. Retreat to the mountains of Kaua'i and find your inner songwriter through instructive workshops and practical application with experts in small group settings and hands-on sessions. Learn principles of Hawaiian language songwriting and bring your original songs to have them reviewed. Katherine Brocklehurst, 808-346-5800.

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Miniature replica of Hawai'iloa sits on display in the lobby of the Outrigger hotel. - Photo : Courtesyof Outrigger Reef on the Eeaeh