Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2016 — iulai [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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HAWAI'I STATE FARM FAIR July 9-10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hawai'i Farm Bureau's 54th annual fair is a fun way to support loeal agriculture. Popular attractions include the 4-H livestock tent; watermelon eating, corn husking and ehili pepper eating contests; Kamehameha School's Country Market and Plant Sale, as well as keiki rides, bouncers and food booths, some featuring fresh grown produce. $5 for adults, free for children and students with valid I.D. Kualoa Ranch, www.hawaii statefarmfair.org. MĀLAMA KAPOLEI July 9, 3 to 7 p.m. Join Ulu A'e Leaming Center in celebrating the rededication of Pā Hula and new signage at Pu'u O Kapolei. The Royal Hawaiian Band performs at sunset. Free. Kapolei Regional Park, Diamond Head end, 864-0013, uluaelearningcenter@ gmail.com. PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL 1 1 MANA KA LĀHUI July 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In conjunction with the Prince Lot Hula Festival (page 10), OHA Community Outreach Coordinator Kaimo Muhlestein will be on-hand to answer questions and share a little

Hawaiian hospitality and fun. Stop by and enjoy a ku'i ai demonstration, a game of ulu maika (Saturday only) or leam about OHA's new initiatives. Free. Moanalua Gardens, moanaluagardensfoundation.org. TALK STORY AND DEMONSTRATION WITH UMI AND LEINAALA KAI July 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about making traditional Hawaiian tools, weapons and lauhala weaving fromrespectedNative Hawaiian artists from Kai Kompany and Ulupono Designs. Umi Kai has been crafting traditional Hawaiian tools and weapons for more than 45 years, while his wife Leinaala is a skilled weaver. Free. Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, www.huinoeau.com. (Note: Leinaala Kai will offer a Peahi Lauhala 'workshop at the center on July 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $20 and supplies are $12.) HULA KAHIKO WITH HĀLAU OLA O KA LANI July 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kumu Hula Kaho'okele Crabbe and his hālau will perform in a unique outdoor setting at Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park's kahua hula, or platform. The performance will be presented authentically, rain or shine with no electronic ampli-

heahon. Guests are encouraged to bring sun and rain gear and sitting mats. Following the performance, cultural specialist Loke Kamanu and her 'ohana will present a hands-on demonstration of instruments, implements and lei styles used by hula practitioners at the Volcano Art Center. Free, but park entrance fees apply. Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park, www.volcanoartcenter.org. NĀ MELE ALOHA - ALOHA HOOIPOIPO July 16, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Experience an exploration of romantic love through mele hooipoipo, including some songs that openly reveal those involved in the relationship and others that use kaona or hidden meanings to obscure the details. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Hawaiian Mission Museum, www.missionhouses.org. HAWAI'IALLCOLLECTORS SHOW July 17, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hawai'i's largest collectible and antiques show and sale features 180 booths and a huge selection of vintage and antique Hawaiiana, including jewelry, art, beads, aloha shirts, koa furniture and more. $5 general admission, $20 for early entry from 9 a.m. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, www.ukulele.com.

46TH ANNUAL 'UKULELE FESTIVAL July 17, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A popular

summer tradition, the annual ukulele festival is the biggest of its kind, showcasing the 'ukulele's sophistication with performances by guest artists and a ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students. Free. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org. KOLOA PLANTATION DAYS RODEO July 22, 5 to 9 p.m. You'll find bulls, barrels, busting, barbecue and beer at the 17th annual rodeo on Kaua'i, along with country music, two-step and a "food truck frenzy." $8 general, free for children 17 and under. CJM Country Stables, 1.8

miles past the Grand Hyatt, www.cjmstables.com. ARTLUNCH: MAHILA PIERRE

July 26, noon to 1 p.m. Learn about 'ūkēkē, a musieal bow and the only indigenous Hawaiian

stringed instrument from Mahi La Pierre, who makes and plays the

instrument. Free, and attendees are weleome to bring a luneh or buy one fromArtizen, HiSAM's cafē. Hawai'i State Art Museum, sfca.hawaii.gov. MELE KULĀIWI: SONGS OF OUR NATIVE LAND

July 30, 3 to / p.m. Waimea Valley's SummerConcert Series continues with performances by Kapena, Raiatea Helm, Brother Noland, Mailani Makainai, Kumu Hula Tracie & Keawe Lopes & Ka Lā 'Ōnohi Mai o Ha'e Ha'e. $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. Waimea Valley Main Lawn, www.waimeavalley.net. WILDEST SHOW IN TOWN Wednesdays m July 4:35 to 7:30p.m. The Honolulu Zoo's summer concert series continues

in July, with keiki activities, 'ukulele giveaways and other prize drawings and performances by popular loeal musicians

starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 and free for keiki under 2.

> July 6: Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawai'i > July 13: Willie K > Julv 20: Ohta

San with Nando Suan > July 27: Kapena Visit www.honolulu zoo.org/wild for more information. ■ 46th Annual Ukulele Festival. - Photo: Jayson īanega

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