Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 11, 1 November 2014 — nowemapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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E MAU ANA KA HULA Fri. & Sat, Nov. 14 & 15 This event pays tribute to King David Kalākaua, the "Merrie Monarch," with two days of hula workshops and a day of entertainment fea-

turing hālau hula from Hawai'i, Japan and Europe. $50 for three workshops or $20 per workshop. Saturday's ^ entertainment is from 8 0 a.m.-5 p.m., and there will be loeal arts and orafts vendors and

'ono food. Admission is free. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. To register, emauanakahula. org. 'EMALANI ELUA: SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN EMMA PART II Sat, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Based onthelifeof Queen Emma Rooke, this 10-scene opera focuses on her years following the death of her husband and child, and

her journey to Europe and England. Composed by Herb Mahelona Jr., a faculty member of Kamehameha Schools-Kea'au campus, the youth opera includes performances by Gioventu Musicale Ensemble of the Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, St. Andrew's Priory Choir, Nu'uanu Elementary School fifth grade, Kawaiolaonapukanileo and the University of Hawai'i-Mānoa Hawaiian Chorus. St. Andrew's Cathedral in downtown Honolulu. Free. 521-2982 or hyoc.org.

NATURE'S WONDERS ■*" Extended through Dec. 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays and Christmas Day Bishop Museum boasts the largest Hawai'i and Paeihe natural science collection in the world, and this exhibit displays the collection's most stunning specimens, creatively arranged into aesthetic works of art. Gaze upon spotted moths, colorful butterflies and shimmering beetle shell jewelry. J.M. Long Gallery. Admission. 847-3511 or bishopmuseum.org. PA'I KAKA'AKO ARTS & MAKAHIKI FEST Sat, Nov. 22,9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, there is something for the entire family to enjoy at this festival, fromkōnane (Hawaiian eheekers) and kite-flying tournaments to food trucks. The keiki foot race kicks things off at 9 a.m., and the Makahiki toumament for those 18 and under runs through noon. Live entertainment is fromnoon to 4 p.m, along with all-day cultural demonstrations, artists and craft booths. Mother Waldron Park in Kaka'ako. Entry is free. 844-2001 orpaifoundation.org.

MAKAHIKI MAOLI FESTIVAL Sat, Nov. 22,9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kōmike Makua Pūnana Leo o Honolulu hosts this event marking the beginning of the traditional Hawaiian year, celebrating the values, language and arts of the Hawaiian people. Everyone is invited to participate in the Makahiki games, as well as enjoy native artisans. crafters. demonstrations. exhibits. silent aue-

tion, food booths, entertainment and hula. Kapi'olani Park. Entry is free. 841-6655. M

MAKAHIKI NUI Sat, Nov. 22,7 a.m.-7 p.m. Honoring the traditions of ancient Hawai'i, this event includes a procession of Akua Lono and ho'okupu bright and early at 8 a.m. followed by traditional games at 9 for kāne 16 and up. The games continue throughout the day and families are encouraged to attend and cheer on participating kāne. The evening closes with a potluck dinner and awards presentation. Kualoa Regional Park, Large Group Site A. Free. To reserve a spot, eall Umi Kai at 840-5510 or email uluponol@gmail.com. LEGEND OF KO'OLAU Sun., Nov. 23, 3 p.m. Loeal journalist Gary T. Kubota penned this oneman play depicting the story of a Hawaiian man fighting against exile to Kalaupapa against the backdrop of the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Maui-born Moronai Kanekoa stars in this tale of courage, love and survival. Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $28; half-price for keiki. (808) 242-2787 or mauiarts.org. Also ahead, the Legend of Ko 'olau company will do a free, private show in the former Hansen's disease settlement of Kalaupapa on Nov. 21, by special invitation of the patients. LĀ KŪ'OKO'A Fri, Nov. 28, 3-6 p.m. Kalaniakea Wilson is the guest speaker at this puhlie informational event celebrating the Hawaiian holiday Lā Kū'oko'a (Hawaiian Independence . Day). Sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian * Affairs, this event is a collaboration of the Royal I Order of Kamehameha I-Moku O Kohala and [ Kailapa Community Association, and pays IX homage to the international recognition of mh Hawai'i as a sovereign nation. Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Free. Call Roger "Mahal" Kanealii at (808) 937-6380. ■ Emma Rose Layaoen, left, triumphed in the kōnane competition at the PA'I Kaka'ako Arts Fest last year. - Courtesy photo

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The Nature's Wonders exhibit includes this mandala of eolorful butterflies and moths from Brazil, South America, New Guinea and Australia. - Courtesy: Bishop Museum

A scene from the opera " 'Emalani Elua," coming to St. Andrew's Cathedral Nov. 1 5. - Courtesy: Moniea Lau Photography