Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 11, 1 Nowemapa 2012 — nowemapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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NĀ LANI 'EHĀ Sun., Nov. 11, 3-5:30 p.m. Four hālau led by kumu hula Leina'ala Heine, Manu Boyd, Snowbird Bento, and Karl Veto Baker and Miehael Casupang join in the spirit of friendly "eompehtion" in a fundraiser for Nā Pualei o Likolehua. This tribute to four musieal royals - Kalākaua, Lili'uokalani, Leleiohōkū and Likelike, features award-winning musician Hōkū Zuttermeister as a special guest artist. McKinley High School Auditorium. $25. Tickets available at Nā Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse or by calling (808) 676-0056. KAWAIAHA'O CHURCH AND HAWAIIAN MISSION

HOUSES HISTORIC SITEANDARCHIVES HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Sat, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Find the special, made-in-Hawai'i gift you're looking for at one of the oldest craft fairs in the islands. More than 40 vendors will showcase everything fromjams and j ellie s to glass-blown items, wood carvings, jewelry, ribbon lei, handdyed items and more. Indulge in 'ono grinds, enjoy Hawaiian crafting demonstrations and listen to music by Maunalua's own Bobby Moderow Jr. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, and Kawaiaha'o Church grounds. Free. (808) 447-3923 or mission houses.org.

MAKAHIKI NUI Sat, Nov. 24, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. In ancient Hawai'i, makahiki was a time of peaee, thanksgiv- ( ing, preparation I for the new year fl and to honor the |S god Lono. It fl was filled with H games and contests, danc- ^ ing and feasting. The Makahiki

Nui event begins with the procession of Akua Lono and ho'okupu at 8 a.m., followed by traditional games at 9 a.m. for kāne 16 and up. The games eonhnue throughout the day. The evening closes with a potluck dinner and awards presentation. Families are weleome to eamp over from 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Sunday. Bring your own food and supplies. Kualoa Regional Park, Large Group Site A. Free. To reserve a spot, eontact Umi Kai at (808) 840-5510 or ulupono 1 @ gmail.com. CHRISTMASAT HULIHE'E PALACE Sat, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. This gala celebration honoring the legacy of Queen Emma, who founded Queen's Hospital and St. Andrew's Priory, features aroyal holiday dinner, live and silent auctions, Christmas trees, entertainment by the Kealakehe Intermediate School Chorus and 'Ukulele Ensemble, as

well as Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning Ho'okena. The event benefits Habitat for Humanity West Hawai'i and Daughters of Hawai'i. Hulihe'e Palaee in Kona. $100. (808) 756-8928 or daughters ofhawaii.org. MAMO WINTER MARKET & ANNUAL MEMBER MAHALO DAY Sat, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This holiday season, look no further than this winter market to find what you need for that special person on your list. Enjoy Native Hawaiian art, keiki Christmas crafts and unique holiday gifts at this event organized by Maoli Arts Month, a community-based effort that celebrates the diversity of the Native Hawaiian arts community. Museum members also receive a special discount at the Shop Paeihea store. Bishop Museum. Free. (808) 847-35 1 1 or bishopmuseum.org. ■

SOLO SESSIONS: KEALI'I REICHEL Fri., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. See an up close and personal side of the amazing singer-songwriter and kumu hula Keali'i Reichel, who shares his songs and stories in an intimate performance. Audience interaction and impromptu mele have heeome a signature of this popular series, so be ready for anything ! Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $35; $65 VIP includes an artist meet-and-greet. Tickets, (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org.

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HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL "KAUA'I STYLE" Sun., Nov. 18, noon-6 p.m. This annual festival series by the Ki-ho'alu Foundation brings together some of Hawai'i's top slack key guitarists. Kaua'i artists Doug and Sandy McMaster, Miehael Keale and Paul Togioka join the long list of performers, including Dennis Kamakahi, Brother Noland, John Cruz and Bobby Moderow. Enjoy island crafters and 'ono food. Kaua'i Beach Resort. Free ($10 suggested donation). (808) 226-2687 or slackkey festival.com.

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Singer-songwriter Keali'i Reichel offers an inlimale performance Nov. 30 allhe Maui Arts and Cultural Center. - Courtesy: /HAEE

The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival travels to Kaua'i in November, featuring kl hō'alu by Walt Keale, pictured, Kaua'i's own Paul Togioka and many more. - Courtesy: Milton Lau

Alfred Shaheen's vintage designs will rule the runwayatAn Evening of Hl Fashion on Nov. 17,Courtesv: Camille

Shaheen and Will liam īurnberg