Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2010 — Calendar ʻalemanaka lulai [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Calendar ʻalemanaka lulai

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SURFING! EXHIBIT Ongoing through Mon., Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daiīy. Closed Tuesdays. Surfing is worldwide, but its roots are in Hawai'i. Make your way to Bishop Museum for Surfing: Featuring the Historic Surfboards in Bishop Museum 's CoUection, offering more than 25 historic surfboards from the museum's collection, including some owned and used by ali'i, a surf simulator and historic photos. bishopmuseum.org.

KĪLAUEA CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sat, July 10, 10 a.m.-i p.m. Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 30th annual Cultural Festival - E Ho'omau I Ka Po'ohala. Set atop the world's most active volcano, this educational event promises to immerse you in Hawaiian crafts, practitioner demonstrations, hula and music from artists like Auntie Diana Aki & Friends. Front lawn of Kīlauea Military Camp. Free. 808-985-6011. TE MAHANA HIROA TUMU O TAHITI Sat, July 17, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Polynesian Cultural Center presents the 10th annual Tahitian Solo Dance Competition, showcasing the dramatic, immensely expressive dance that will have you swaying in your seat. $10 adults, $6 keiki 5 to 15. Free for Kama'āina Annual Pass holders, full-day ticket holders and keiki under 5. polynesia.com or 293-3333. KE KANI O KE KAI CONCERTS Thurs., July 15, 29 &

Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Savor Hawaiian music during a beautiful sunset and under the stars at the Waiklkl Aquarium. The award-winning line up stars Willie K. on July 15, Amy Hānaiali'i on July 29 and Ho'okena on Aug 12. Come startina at 5:30 p.m. to

enjoy the Aquarium galleries and exhibits open throughout the evening, and bring your lowlying beach chairs and ' mats for the concert , on the lawn. Tickets, $30 foradults, $10 forkeiki. 923-9741 or aquarium.org.

LA HO'IHO'I EA Sat, July 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On July 31, 1843, Kamehameha III proclaimed a national holiday known as La Ho'iho'i Ea, Hawaiian Restoration Day. This year marks the 167th anniversary of the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom after a six-month occupation by Great Britain. A celebration of Hawaiian independence and sovereignty is set at Thomas Square on the same day and plaee Admiral

Richard Thomas of the Royal Navy ordered the restoration. The ceremonial return lasted 10 days. 'Ohana and friends are weleome to enjoy a day of celebration with food, activities and visits with Hawaiian organizations. Contact Imai Winchester, 780-3680.

HEIVA I KAUA'I IA ORANA Sat. & Sun., July 31 &Aug.

1, 9 a.m. w The spirit of f Tahiti comes ' to Kaua'i! The ninth annual Heiva I Kaua'i

Iaorana Tahiti is an international Tahitian dance and drumming competition with solo and group np.rfnrm o nc.p.s

Come browse through an array of Polynesian arts and crafts, observe and participate in creating Polynesian crafts, savor delicious loeal foods and compete in dance and coconut-husking contests. $5. Children 6 and under are free. 808-822-9447. ■

'UKULELE FESTIVAL Sun., July 18, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ■ Be a part of history as 'ukulele players from Hawai'i, Japan, California, Canada and France gather for the 40th annual 'Ukulele Festival. Come P hear the stylings of 'ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, Cecilio and Kapono, James Hill of Canada and more. ' Featuring 'ukulele displays and j giveaways, food booths and an 'ukulele tent where you ean learn to play and care for the instrument. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. Shuttle service from Kapi'olani Community I College. Free. roysakuma.net/ I ukulelefestival or 927-4493.

'UKULELE GUILD OF HAWAI'I EXHIBITION L Frt, July 30, 3-9 & p.m., Sat, July 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where else ean you see displays of vintage 'ukulele in one space among experts of Hawai'i's famed musical instrument? This two-day event V spotlights rare 'ukulele ■ built by early Hawaiian luthiers and custom 'ukulele handcrafted by guild members. fr Featuring sessions, H demonstrations, random drawings, live entertainment and 'ukulele companies. Neil Blaisdell Center. Free. ukuleleguild. org or exhibition@ ukuleleguild.org.

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A young vahine performs a solo dance. - Photo: Courtesy ofPolynesian Cultural Center

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