Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 35, Number 1, 1 January 2018 — ianuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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'ALEMANAKA CALENDAR

CALENDAR LISTINGS J Tohavealocalevent V listed in our monthly calendar, email kwo@ oha.org at least six weeks in advance. Make sure to include the location, price, date and _, ■ time. If available, please I attach a high-resolution | (300 dpi) photograph withyouremail. ifffn

| PEACE MARCH Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. In observance of the 125th year since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, join Hui Kū Like Kākou for Hele Lālani Maluhia O Lili'u Ē, a peaee march from the Mauna 'Ala Royal Mausoleum to 'Iolani Palaee. Cultural protocol begins 10:30 a.m. at Mauna 'Ala (2261 Nu'uanu Ave.) k with the march to follow at noon. < ■ ■

FIRST FRIDAY AT HISAM Jan. 5, 5 p.m. Live slack key guitar performances by Ron and Pomaika'i Loo and the "I Love Art" hands-on activity gallery are highlights atM this month's family-friendly offering. Free. Hawai'i State Art Museum, 586-0305, sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam.

ECLECTIC DIVERSITY Opening reception Jan. 5, 5-7 p.m.

Runs through Jan. 25 This invitational exhibit features an array of collectibles from 11 Hawai'i Island artists in 11 different niedi;

The opening reception offers an opportunity to meet the artists. Free. Waiola Center, Wailoacenter.com or eall (808) 933-0416. WILLIE K & FRIENDS BLUESFEST Jan. 6, 5 p.m. Renowned musician Willie K hosts special guests ffom Hawai'i and

beyond for an evening of blues that promises to be both diverse and eleetrifying. $40-$250, $10 ages 2-12. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheatre/Yokouchi Pavilion, www.mauiarts.org/williek. AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Folk music ieon Iudy Collins is touring in

support of her album "Strangers Again," featuring duets

with Don McClean, Jeff Bridges, Willie Nelson and Jackson Browne, among others. $40-65. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, www.maui arts.org/judy_collins.

HO'OKALAKAPUA: STORIES OF WONDER AND SPIRITS Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. Lopaka Kapanui offers an evening of supernatural stories, wonder and "ehieken skin" moments in Bishop Museum's historic Hawaiian Hall. $25. Bishop Museum, www.bishopmuseum.org/specialevents.

A BANYAN DRIVE ART STROLL Jan. 13, noon to 6 p.m. The 2nd annual art stroll provides the opportunity to view art and photography exhibited at hotels along Lihiwai Street and Banyan Drive. Plein art demonstrations will be held in Lili'uokalani Gardens, Gyotaku (fish printing) at Suisan and entertainment and pupus will start V V 111 LHUI L

in the late afternoon. Free. Banyan Drive, Hilo, us-japanesegardens.com. THE NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS Jan. 13-14, 4:30 anā 7:30 p.m. Acrobats, jugglers, balance artists and contortionists from China take the stage for contemporary interpretations of traditional Chinese circus arts. $15-$39.50. Blaisdell Concert Hall, www.blaisdellcenter.com.

O LILI'U Ē Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. Join Hui Kū Like Kākou for a peaee march in observance of the 125th anniversary since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Cultural protocol at Mauna 'Ala Royal Mausoleum begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a march to 'Iolani Palaee at noon.

PACIFIC ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL Jan. 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 19th annual festival will feature more than 75 fine artists and handcraft artisans, casual entertainment and hula, and a lion dance on the second day. Free. Kapi'olani Park, icb-web.net/haa. KŌKUA KAILUA Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m. Head to Kona's Historic Kailua Village for a monthly, pedes-trian-only outdoor marketplace that features more than 100 artisans, crafters, musicians and vendors from Kailua Pier to Hualalai Road. Free. Ali'i Drive, historic kailuavillage.com. KA MOLOKA'I MAKAHIKI Jan. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn about ancient makahiki traditions specific to Moloka'i through lectures, land and oeean activities, hands-on art and craft workshops, sporting and oli competitions and traditional ceremonies. Free. Baseball park across from Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, www. molokaievents.com. OKAREKA DANCE COMPANY: MANA WĀHINE Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Five dancers demonstrate women's power, authority and culture through their interpretation of the story of Te Aokapurangi, a young woman from Rotorua who was captured in battle and returned years later to save her people from slaughter. $27-$67. Hawai'i Theatre, www.hawaiitheatre.com. ■

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