Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 8, 1 August 2013 — Page 20 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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Aloha Festivals! Celebrations showcasing Hawaiian culture will be held across the Islands in September and October, but a few events start as early as this month. To help you plan ahead, here are some of the activities that are just around the corner. (A more complete listing of events will appear in our September issue): Kaua'i Aloha Festivals www.kauaialohafestivals.net Royal Court lnvestiture Fri., Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. Offers an evening of mele anel hula. The investiture is followed by Smith's Tropical Paradise Lū'au. Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden. (808) 821-6895. Festivals of Aloha Maui Nui Style! www.festivalsofaloha.com First Friday Festivals of Aloha Kickoff Fri., Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. A night of great live entertainment, food, artisans, crafters and shopping in historic Wailuku town. Free. Market Street, Wailuku. Hawai'i lsland Festival www.hawaiiislandfestival.org 22nd annual Clyde Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling Contest Sat., Sept. 7, 5 p.m. doors open, program starts at 6 p.m. Come witness this all-male amateur falsetto contest as talented singers push their voices to new heights. The event includes both adult and junior divisions. Tīckets: $10 at the door; $5 with purchase of Hawai'i lsland Festival button. Waikoloa Beach Marriott. lnfo, eall Pua at (808) 345-8575. ■