Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 7, 1 July 2012 — Iulai [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR & 'UKULELE CONCERTS

Fri., Juīy 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 4-6 p.m. anel Sun., July 15, 22, 29 anel Aug. 5, 3-5 p.m. For almost 13 years, Doug and Sandy McMaster, Hawaiian slack key composers, have been putting on educational concerts showcase the traditional style of slack key music and teach audiences how the music was born and has evolved over the years. Concerts are every Fri. and Sun. Hanalei Community Center. $20 general, $15 for kūpuna and 18 and under, kids under 6 are free. (808) 826-1469 or mcmasterslackkey.com.

BIG ISLAND HAWAIIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat.-Sun., July 14-15, noon-6 p.m. Enjoy two days of Hawaiian music and dance, including 'ukulele, slack key guitar, falsetto singing and hula at this popular annual Hilo event featuring musicians from around the state. Performers include Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Kanakapila, Bert Nahi and Rob Yamanoha. AfookChinen Civic Auditorium. $10 in advance for both days or $15 per day at the door. (808) 961-571 1 or ehcc.org.

MOLOKA'1 2 O'AHU PADDLEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sun., July 29, 7 a.m. Not for the faint of heart, this annual Moloka'i-to-0'ahu race attracts world-class stand-up paddle boarders and prone paddlers from 15 countries in a 32-mile Kaiwi Channel crossing from Kepuhi Beach to Maunalua Bay. Soloists get a half-hour head start over teams, with top contestants making landfall around 11:30 a.m. Competitors will be treated to luneh; all others should paek their own drinks and snacks. Everyone ean enjoy the expo that runs till 4. molokai2oahu.com.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Sat, July 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Held in the special setting of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, this popular annual festival helps perpetuate and celebrate Hawaiian culture and traditional arts through Hawaiian music, hula, crafts sales, food and demonstrations by loeal artists and practitioners. Park entrance at mile marker 28 1/2. No entrance fee to the park for the day. (808) 985-6166 or nps.gov/havo.

QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI KEIKI ^ HULA COMPETITION

Thurs.-Fri., July 19-20, 6 p.m.; Sat, July 21, 1 p.m. Talented keiki representing 23 hālau hula from Hawai'i and Japan will compete in solo, hula kahiko and hula 'auana categories at this three-day event presented by the Kalihi Palama Culture and Arts Society with title sponsorship by OHA. Catch the broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4 on KITV4. Blaisdell Center Arena. Reserved seating $13.50 adults, $11 keiki ages 4-12; general admission $10.50. Tickets, 1 (877) 745-3000, ticketmaster.com or Blaisdell Center box office. Info, (808) 521-6905 or kpcahawaii.com.

KANIKAPILA SUNDAYS

Sun., July 22, 1-4 p.m. A special Kanikapila Sunday at Waimea Valley featuring the Abrigo 'Ohana, a talented trio of young siblings, in a freestyle performanee. Attendees may bring their 'ukulele or guitar and strumalong. Don't have an instrument? Impromptu singing and hula dancing are weleome, too. Snack bar will be open. This special "Mahalo Day" offers half-off admission for kama'āina and military with ID: $5 adults, $2.50 keiki and seniors. (808) 638-7766 or waimeavalley.net.

'UKULELE FESTIVAL W

Sun., July 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ▼ Two dozen musical acts eome together for Roy Sakuma's 42nd annual festival, including Grammy award-winninu musician

James Ingram (a frequent guest and fan), 'ukulele players from more than seven eonntries and a

'ukulele orchestra of more than 800 ehil-

dren, teens and adults. Enjoy food booths, displays and giveaways. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand, Waiklkl. Free parking and shuttle service from Kapi'olani Community College to the bandstand and back from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. info@

ukulelefestivalhawaii. org or ukulelefestival hawaii.org. ■

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The Moloka'i 2 O'ahu Paddleboard World Championships spans 32 treacherous miles of open oeean. - Courtesy: Bernie Baker

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Happily strumming along at the 'Ukulele Festival. - Courtesy: Galen Kawasaki

Can't get enough of 'ukulele? Check out the 'Ukulele Festival, happening July 22 at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. - Courtesy: Aubrey Hord Pbotograpby