Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2013 — ʻaukake [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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GABBY PAHINUI WAIMĀNALO KANIKAPILA Sat, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. More than 150 of Hawai'i's best musicians and hula dancers eome together in the ultimate jam session to honor the late Gabby Pahinui's contributions to the musical identity of Hawai'i. Make the rounds to educational booths, music workshops, cultural demonstrations and displays, food booths and craft vendors. (There

will also be a slack key and 'ukulele workshop on Aug. 9 in the Waimānalo Beach Park pavilion.) Waimānalo Beach Park. Free. (808) 722-8575, cyril@cyrilpahinui.com or www.gabbypahinui. eom. For more on this event, please see story on page 22. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL "O'AHU STYLE" Sun., Aug. 18, noon-6 p.m. The Ki-Ho Alu Foundation eelebrates 3 1 years of promoting and perpetuating Hawaiian slack key guitar with a day of entertainment from some of Hawai'i's finest musicians including Dennis Kama-

Walter Keale, George Kuo, John Cruz, Glen Smith & Ho'okena, Bobby Moderow & Maunalua, Paul Togioka and many more. Also enjoy island crafters, food booths, a guitar and 'ukulele exhibit, giveaways and community informational booths. Kapi'olani Park. Free. 226-2697 or www.slackkey festival.com. KA HIMENIANA HAWAIIAN MUSIC COMPETITION Sat, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presents this melodious

event showcasing amateur Hawaiian mk music groups and B featuring sweet

vocal harmony supported by unamplified acoustic instruments. Ka Himeni

Ana has served as a proving ground for artists who have gone on to heeome some of the

most well-known names in contemporary Hawaiian music. $23 and $33. Tickets, www. hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506. Hawai'i Theatre. www.kahime niana.com. DISTINCTIVE WOMEN IN HAWAIIAN HISTORY PROGRAM Sun., Aug. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Themed "At Dawn our Lives Were Forever Changed: Women of WWII Hawai'i, an Era of Change," this full-day programcelebrates the little-known stories of the women of Hawai'i. Opening ceremonies include hula ki'i (Hawaiian puppertry) and rare hula implements

from the tradition of Nona Desha Beamer, followed by seminars throughout the day including "Hawaiian dancing ladies and the practice of hula during war time." Hawai'i Convention Center. Free with advance registration at www. distinctivewomenhawaii.org. Fees apply for an ophonal catered luneh. Info, info@distinctivewomenhawaii.org. For more on this event, please see story on page 16. WAIMEA VALLEY CONCERT SERIES Sat, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Waimea Valley presents the third and hnal in a series of summer concerts, under the theme "Generations," showcasing musical groups that span three generations of style and story. Musical groups Kaiholu, Abrigo 'Ohana, Waipuna and Maunalua will perform in this month's concert, "Future," showcasing young groups that celebrate the old and new Hawai'i. Waimea Valley Plkake Pavilion Lawn. Presale concert tickets are $15 adults, $8 children/seniors. 638-7766 or www.waimeavalley.net. ■

HO'OKU'IKAHI ESTABLISHMENT DAY HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sat & Sun., Aug. 17 & 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. An elaborate cultural festival complete with g demonstrations, traditional crafts and games, music, double-hull eanoe rides and traditional food tasting. Partake in ancient lei making, 9 quilting, lauhala weaving, ipu (gourd) making, net making, tapa pounding, woodwork and mueh more. Pu'ukoholā Heiau National ! Historic Site on Hawai'i Island. Free. (808) 4 882-7218 ext. 1011 or www.nps.gov/puhe. ■ ■, • ■ M- W * L

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