Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 1, 1 January 2011 — ʻianuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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KANU O KA 'ĀINA LEARNING OHANA WAIMEA MAKAHIKI Sat, Jan. 15, 7 a.m. The annual Kā Waimea Makahiki celebrates the traditional time of peaee, rejuvenation of spirit and nature at Waimea Community Park on Hawai'i Island. Festivities open with oli komo followed by functional arts, health-promoting practices, and the ever-popular traditional Hawaiian games and athletic competitions, such as hukihuki ho'okahi, pōhaku hooikaika, mokomoko, pāuma,

hakamoa, 'ulu maika, moa pahe'e, ihe pahe'e, 'ō'ō ihe, and kōnane, for keiki to kūpuna. Sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian

Affairs, this event is free and open to the puhlie. www.kalo.org or eall 808-887-1117.

LĀNA'I HIGH AND ELEMENTARY CAREER/ COLLEGE FAIR Wed. & Thurs., Jan. 19 & 20 Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships are an emphasis

of the students of Lāna'i High and Elementary. Get motivated by their innovation at this annual fair

for grades 6 through 12, with exciting alumni and other guest speakers from a wide range of career choices. Topics discussed include what to expect in college, financial aid, degree options, etc. The College Fair will follow from 2 to 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The second day of activities offers discussions on diverse career and education options. Sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. 808-565-7910 x229. A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY NOBLE AND CHARLES E. KING Sat, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Journey back in time to the Golden Age of Hawaiian Music honoring the "Dean of Hawaiian Music," Charles E. King, best known for his compositions "Na Lei O Hawai'i" and the Kamehameha Schools fight song, "Imua Kamehameha." Take pleasure in the music of the "Hawaiian Jazz King," Johnny Nohle, hula and some laughs. Presented by Hawai'i Theatre Center as part of the Hana Hou Series. Kawika Trask and friends will host a special celebration of the artistic works at the historic theatre. For tickets, www. HawaiiTheatre.com, 528-0506 or visit the box office Tues. through Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALI'I SUNDAY Sun., Jan 31, 8:30 a.m. Kawaiaha'o Church conunemorates the 175th anniversary of the birth of the honorable King William Charles Lunalilo. He ruled the

Kingdom of Hawai'i from Jan. 8, 1873, until he died on Feb. 3, 1874 at age 39, leaving his estate to poor and indigent Hawaiians. Ali'i Sundays are an annual celebration started in 1961 by the late Rev. Abraham Akaka. At 8:30 a.m. the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, 'Ahahui 0 Ka'ahumanu, Hale O Nā Ali'i O Hawai'i, Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors - Māmakakaua and members of Hawaiian Civic Clubs proceed into the main sanctuary. 469-3000. 25 YEARS OF HULA Fri & Sat, Feb. 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m. Patrick Makuakāne and Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu return to the Hawai'i Theatre for two perfonnances, paying tribute to the company's series of hula and mele. Featuring several of the most popular dance pieces from the past quarter century, with a special full-length version of the critically acclaimed and newly connnissioned pieee, "Ke Kumulipo" - a series of dances inspired by the epie 2,000-line Native Hawaiian creation chant that is nature's song of origin. "Ke Kumulipo" was conunissioned by a 2010 grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission. Other pieces include "The First Time Ever 1 Saw Your Face," whieh recently won an Isadora Duncan Award for best company perfonnance. www.naleihulu.org. For tickets, www.Hawaii Theatre.com, 528-0506 or visit the box office. LOVE...ON THE SUMMIT Sun., Feb. 13, 5 p.m. A delightful Valentine's treat for the senses, join Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Miehael Casupang with their hula school, Hālau I Ka Wēkiu (School Upon the Summit) in their annual concert showcasing dance, chant, stories and experiences of this hālau as they also feature songs from their newly released CD, On The Summit under the name "KUmZ." Tickets for this Merrie Monarch fundraiser/concert go on sale Jan. 4 at www.HawaiiTheatre.com, 528-0506 or the box office. www.halauikawekiu.com. ■

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King William Charles Lunalilo's birth will be celebrated this month at Ali'i Sunday at Kawaiaha'o Church. - ^ Photos : Guava W^Gtaphics