Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 1, 1 January 2015 — ʻianuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻianuali

CHANGE: 125YEARS THROUGH THE EYES OF BISHOP MUSEUM Now through March 16 Commemorating the 1 25 th anniversary of Bishop Museum, this exhibit takes visitors on a trip back in time to explore how Hawai'i has transformed with historic photographs from the museum's archives. You ean also test your knowledge of loeal sports history, peruse vintage menus or put your ear to an antique telephone. Other cultural objects from the museum's eolleetion will be showcased in an array of creative audio, video and other media. Bishop Museum. Admission applies. 847-3511 or bishop museum.org. NA MELE MAE'OLE: NEVER FADING SONGS Sat, Jan. 24, 6 p.m. The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presents the second in a three-part concert series fundraiser, honoring the late Rev. Dennis Kamakahi. Featuring George Kuo, Danny Akaka Jr. and Aaron Mahi, the tribute highlights three stages of Kamakahi's career, from his early development to his time with Sons of Hawai'i, to his enduring legacy. Kawaiaha'o Church. $30 general,

$20 students. Groups of 10 or more are $20 perperson. 392-3649, admin@hmhof.org or hmhof.org. MAKAHIKI CHALLENGE Sat, Jan. 31 This annual 3-plus mile ehallenge includes trekking over big hills and maneuvering through difficult obstacles - and lots of mud. Designed to test particiants' physical endurance and mental toughness, the Makahiki Challenge is a competition but also a time to respect and enjoy the beauty of the island. Challenge participants

will be rewarded with live music and cold beer from Kona Brewing Co. Kualoa Ranch. makahiki challenge.com.

HENRY KAPONO, JOHN CRUZ, BROTHER NOLAND CONCERT Fri., Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Three legends in the Hawaiian music community eome together for a special concert to share their most popular songs as well as some fantas-

tic new collaborations. Henry Kapono, John Cmz and Brother Noland blend their distinct voices in an evening of unforgettable music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. $12-$55. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. 2015 BIENNIAL HAWAIIAN QUILT SHOW Sat, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ka Hui Kapa Apana o Waimea, the oldest Hawaiian quilting group on Hawai'i Island, holds its biennial Hawaiian quilt show featuring

traditional quilts, a ehanee to do pattem-tracing, a "learn how" station and craft sale. The club strives to perpetuate the art of Hawaiian quilting by collecting, preserving and creating patterns, and by teaching others. Mana Christian Ohana (formerly Kahilu Hall) in Waimea. Free admission. (808) 938-5728.

POW! WOW! HAWAI'I Sat-Sat, Feb. 7-14 More than 60 murals are painted during this weeklong festival by more than 100 international and loeal artists. Visit unique art exhibitions, artist lectures and a fun hloek party with Night Market. Pow! Wow! celebrates the coming together of culture, music and art. Eaeh event is held in or around the Kaka'ako area. 223-7462 or powwowhawaii.com. ANNUAL 'UKULELE PICNIC, HULA SHOW AND BENEFIT CONCERT Sat-Mon., Feb 7-9 This three-day events includes a hula show from 10 a.m to noon Saturday, followed by the seventh annual 'Ukulele Pienie on Sunday from 1 1 a.m to sunset, featuring Grammy- and Na Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitar masters and 'ukulele musicians. The third annual 'Ukulele Museum Benefit

Concert will be heldfrom7-9:30 p.m Monday featuring Waipuna and other special guests at an O'ahu venue. All other events will take plaee at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on Hawai'i Island. ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/en. ALOHA MUSIC CAMP Sun.-Sat, Feb. 8-14 This weeklong immersion into the music, language, dance and culture of Hawai'i offers attendees a ehanee to learn to play slack key guitar, 'ukulele or steel guitar. Dance hula, make lei, sing songs, build Hawai-

ian instruments or just take in some great music and stories. The eamp was created by the famed Beamer 'ohana along with other respected musicians, performers and instructors in the islands. Coconut Beach, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Specialkama'āina rates available. (650) 733-4643 or alohamusiccamp.com. ■

'ALEMANAKA CALENDAR

Football game with College of Hawai'i players, Mō'ili'ili, Honolulu, 1919. Early football players often wore mismatched outfits and inconsistent padding or helmets. - Courtesy: BishopMuseum

The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame plans a Jan. 24 tribute concert to the late singer and composer Dennis Kamakahi, a 2009 inductee. - Courtesy: Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame/Phil Spaulding photo

Staying elean isn't an option at the Makahiki Challenge, whieh traverses hills, obstacles and muddy trails at Kualoa Ranch. Courtesy: Makahiki Challenge

Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awardwinning Waipuna on stage at the 2014 'Ukulele Pienie. - Courtesy photo