Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 5, 1 May 2013 — mei [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO MUSIC FESTIVAL AND AWARDS Fri, May 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat,, May 25, 5-10 p.m. The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Artists' monthlong celebration of the diversity of Hawaiian music, Mele Mei, culminates this weekend with music industry and hula workshops, and a great evening of music and unforgettable performances. OHA is a proud sponsor of the music festival and awards, whieh promote and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. Hawai'i Convention Center. Workshop fee is $25; Award show tickets are $150 general, $135 kama'āina, $125 HARA members. 593-9424 or melemei.com.

MĀLIA CRAVER HULA KAHIKO COMPETITION

Sat, May 11, 10 a.m. Hawai'i's secondary school students showcase their achievements in ancient hula and chant as well as what they have learned about the culture and traditions of old Hawai'i in this competition. Saint Louis School's McCabe Gym. Tickets sold on the day of the competition: $10, $8 for students. 521-6905 or kpcahawaii.com.

KE ALA O KA HUA MELE MUSICAL SERIES

Sat, May 11, 5 p.m. talk story; 7 p.m. perfonnance Discover the evolution of Hawaiian music in this series that includes talk story discussions with kumu, scholars and cultural practitioners, as well as performances by leading Hawaiian musicians. This month's concert, "Hlmeni & Nā Ali'i: Hawaiian Hymnals & Compositions by Hawaiian Monarchs," features Aaron Mahi, George Kuo and Martin Pahinui, the Kawaiaha'o Choir, Kanani Kawika, Kumu Hula Snowbird Bento and the University of Hawai'i Hawaiian Ensemble. Series continues July 13 and Oct. 12. Hawaiian Mission Houses His-

toric Site and Archives. Talk story session is free; tickets are $75 for three concerts, or $30/person presale, $35/person at the door. 447-3926 or missionhouses.org.

MAYDAYBYTHEBAY Sat, May 11,9 a.m.-6 p.m. Beautiful Hanalei Bay is the backdrop for a day of Hawaiian music, hula, cultural practitioners, Kaua'imade products, community group displays, 'ono food and a silent

auction. Entertainment ^ includes the Kapa'a Middle School 'Ukulele and Choir, Maluhia, / Kaukahi, Kalei Moki- f ^ hana O Leina'ala and more. Wai'oli Beach Park off He'e Road I on Kaua'i. $5 sug- / ' gested donation, / children under 5 / are free. (808) 636- &$$$ 9028.

PĀ'INA WIHI MEIAEEN LEED Sat, May 18, 5:30 p.m. The Kaua'i Historical Society hosts a celebration of the island as it was in the 1940s and '50s featuring dynamic diva Melveen Leed performing hits of the era. The evening includes dinner and a silent auehon. Kaua'i Beach Resort. Tables of 10 are sold in advance; $85 per person. Individual tickets are available at the Kaua'i Historical Society. (808) 2453373 or kauaihistoricalsociety.org.

HAWAI'I BOOK & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat, May 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., May 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. OHA is a proud sponsor of this family-friendly festival showcasing celebrated authors and illustrators, music and stage performances by top hālau hula, loeal musicians and more. Books and issues affecting the Hawaiian community are showcased in the ALANA Hawaiian

Culture Pavilion. Keiki ean meet their favorite PBS Kids' characters, and everyone ean enjoy the Bank of Hawai'i Book Swap, bookseller booths and food court. Civic Grounds at Honolulu Hale. Free admission and parking. 234- ; 0404 or 239-845 l,or hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org. For

more on this event, please see page 22. MELE MEI INTERNATIONAL WAIKĪKĪ HULA CONFERENCE & CULTURAL SERIES

Fri.-Sat, May 17-19 Enrich your hula knowledge with three days of workshops taught by 40 kumu hula and Hawaiian cultural experts. Classes cover all aspects of hula, including modern and ancient dance, costuming, lei-making, Hawaiian language, chant, history

and more. As part of the conferenee, a three-part series will be offered by the Hula Preservation

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Kuana Torres Kahele, a big winner at last year's Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, returns this year with 1 1 nominations as a solo artist and as a member of Nā Palapalai. The awards show broadcasts May 25 from the Hawai'i Convention Center. - KWOArchives

At the Ke Ala 0 Ka Hua Mele Series are Kumu Samuel 'Ohukani'ōhi'a Gon III, left, Hawaiian Mission Houses executive director Tom Woods, Kumu Pohai Souza, Hawaiian Mission Houses volunteer coordinator Marcia Timboy, Kumu Kalena Silva and series moderator Aaron Mahi. - Courtesy: leimel Ouillopo

Above: The Lexington Hotel's Hawaiian Room.

Oueenie Ventura Dowsett will be the subject of a tribute by the Hula Pres-

ervation Society, in a series offered at the lnternational Waiklkl Hula Conference. - Courtesy

photos: Hula Preservation Society

Saint Louis School dancers showcased their knowledge of ancient hula at the 201 2 Mālia Craver Hula Kahiko Competition, whieh returns May 1 1 atSaint Louis' McCabe Gym. - Courtesy photo

Society. Topics include a tribute to the late hula master George Nā'ope, a trip back in time to the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington Hotel in New York City, and a celebration of one of the leading solo dancers of the 20th century, Queenie Ventura Dowsett. Attend the entire conference or HPS seminars individually. Hawai'i Convention Center. Special kama'āina, kūpuna and student rates apply. 247-9440 or hulapreservation.org. For general conference information, waikikihula conference.com.

'UKULELE 'OHANA MOLOKA'I Fri.-Tues., May 24-28 Spend five intimate days on Moloka'i experiencing the roots of what has inspired generations of Hawaiians to create beautiful music. Walk the land, swim in the waters, eat traditional foods, learn the language, talk story, dance hula and play lots of 'ukulele music. Participants (limited to 30) will stay and strum on the historical 14,000-acre working ranch, Pu'u O Hōkū Ranch. $995, includes all workshops, lodging and food. (206) 697-0434 or ukeohana.com. ■

Ukulele 'Ohana Moloka'i 201 2 at Mo'aula Falls. - Courtesy: Ounean Berry