Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 10, 1 October 2014 — ʻokakopa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
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NANIWALE 'O ULUHAIMALAMA Sat., Oct. 11, 7-8 p.m. Join Uluhaimalama Cemetery Association, the Kauakoko Foundation and Eiālau I Ka Wēkiu on the 120th anniversary of the creation of Queen Lili'uokalani's Garden. OHA is a proud sponsor of this commemoration featuring hula, mele and storytelling. In 1894, the queen gave her land in Pauoa, Uluhaimalama, to her people as a plaee of reflection after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and Hawaiians eame to participate in a planting ceremony to establish the garden, following formal rituals of ancient times. 342 'Auwaiolimu St. on the slopes of Punehhowl. RSVP: 283-5284 or mlum65@ hawaii.rr.com. MAUI 'UKULELE FESTIVAL Sun. Oct. 12, 1-6 p.m. Renowned 'ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma emcees as performers Niek Acosta, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Raiatea Helm, The Hula Honeys, Aidan James, Richard Hoopi'i, San Francisco-based 'AHAmele and more showcase their talents in an aftemoon on the lawn. There will be 'ukulele giveaways, arts and crafts and 'ono food for purchase. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater. Free. (808) 242-2787 or visit mauiarts.org.
KŪKULU OLA HAWAIIAN FILMMAKERS SERIES Sun., Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. Keo Woolford's hula-based The _ Haumana shows as part of Kahilu Theatre's Kūkulu Ola Hawaiian Filmmakers Series. A 3:30-4:30 p.m. workshop covering "An Introduction to Hula" with Lanakila Magauil precedes the film. The series, curated by filmmaker, artist and educator Meleanna Aluli Meyer, features films, workshops and filmmaker talk stories through Dec. 17. $5 film, $10 workshop. Tickets: kahilutheatre.org, (808) 885-6868 or at the box office, 9 a.m.-l p.m. weekdays. TALK STORY FESTIVAL Fri.-Sat, Oct.l7-18, 6-9 p.m. Saturday night will be devoted to The Epie Tale of Hi'iakapoliopele
told in relay form as eight storytellers hand off the narration from one to the other. The night's performance was inspired by Puakea Nogelmeier's reproduction and translation of the serialized text, whieh ran in the Hawaiian-language newspaper Ka Na'i Aupuni from 1905 to 1906. Participating storytellers are Sandra MacLees, Daniel A. Kelin II, Sam 'Ohu Gon, Kalama Cabigon, Jeff Gere, Kilohana Silve, Moses Goods and Kathy Collins. Friday night is devoted to spooky tales. Free. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. 768-3032 or jgere@honolulu.gov. MOHALA MAI Sat, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., silent auction begins at 4 p.m. Under the direction of Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning vocal-
ist and kumu hula Nāpua Greig, the dynamic dancers of Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka present their annual Mohala Mai, a celebration of 18 years of hula. This year's theme, "From a Dancer," focuses on the traditional foundation of the hula practitioner. Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $32. (808) 242-2787 or mauiarts.org. HAWAI'I POPS CONCERT SERIES FEATURING AMY HĀNAIALI'I AND WILLIE K Sat, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. After years of solo successes, Amy Hānaiali'i and Willie K reunite for the season premiere of the Hawai'i Pops Concert Series. The duo joins the Hawai'i Pops Orchestra for an evening of beautiful music as they perform their hits as well as songs from their newly
released alhum. Hawai'i Theatre. $40, $75 and $95. (808) 528-0506 or hawaiitheatre.com. NĀ LANI 'EHA Sun., Nov. 9, 3-5:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of hula and mele honoring Hawai'i's beloved ali'i, with performances by Nā Pualei o Likolehua led by Leina'ala Heine, Ka Lā 'Ōnohi Mai o Ha'eha'e led by Tracie and Keawe Lopes, and Hālau Hula Ka Lehua īuahine led by Ka'ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, and featuring Kainani Kahaunaele. $25. McKinley High School auditorium. Tickets andinfo: 676-0056, napualei76@gmail.com or visit Nā Mea Hawai'iatWardWarehouse. ■
From left, Brother Noland, Dwight Kanae and Kawika Kahiapo backstage at the 2013 Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Westside Style. All three will return to perform in allstar kī hō'alu lineup at Hoalauna Park in 'Ewa Beach on Oct. 1 9. - Courtesy: Colleen Ricci HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL - WESTSIDE STYLE Sun., Oct 19, noon-6 p.m. This event promises to be a great time for the whole family with amazing music, 'ono food and island crafts. More than 15 artists will perform, including Kawika Kahiapo, George Kuo, Glen Smith, Danny Carvalho, Maunalua and Brother Noland. Also enjoy guitar and 'ukulele exhibits, and sign up to win a Taylor Guitar or a 'ukulele. Hoalauna Park in 'Ewa Gentry. Free. 2262697 or slackkeyfestival.com.
'ŌIWI FILM FESTIVAL Fri.-Wed„ Nov. 7-12 The first festival dedicated to the work of indigenous Hawaiian filmmakers returns this year with a lineup of new shorts and features. An opening night reception kicks off at 6 with food, wine and beer available for purchase before a special film screening at 7:30. Opening night tickets: $35 general, $30 members. Festival tickets: $ 10 general, $8 members, available online or at the door. Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theatre. 5323033, 532-8794 or honolulumuseum.org. The festival gives voice to Hawaiian culture and storytelling, and is held alongside PA'I Foundation's Mo'olelo Storytelling Festival, Nov. 14 and 15.
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Thefilm Kalo Culturems showcased atlastyear's 'Ōiwi Film Festival at the Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theater. This year's selectees, still being finalized as we went to press, are destined for the festival's big screen Nov. 7-1 2. - Courtesy: 'Oiwi Film Festival