Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 3, 1 March 2023 — ALEMANAKA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Pelekikena o ka 'Ahahui Sīwila Hawai'i March 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Waikīkī, O'ahu Learn, discuss and celebrate prominent women in our lāhui with special guest spealcer Dreana Kalili. Reservation required. www.HMPShawaii.com >>events Kalima Lawyer Talk Story Session March 7, 5:00 p.m. \ Online Kalima Case Lawyers will answer questions regarding the Kalima lawsuit and settlement of over 4,000 claims of breach of trust by DHHL. Zoom link: https://hawaiianhomesteads-org.zoom. us/j/83566826336#success

Bishop Museum's After Hours March 10, 5:30-9:00 p.m. \ Honolulu, O'ahu Pau hana music, programs, food, drinks, planetarium programs, gallery tours and activities. www.bishopmuseum.org/ events 'Iolani Palaee Kama'āina Sundays March 12, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu This month's theme is kalo. Enjoy free tours for kama'āina, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and 'ono food options. Performances by Kuana Torres Kahele, the Royal Hawaiian Band, and hula hālau. www.iolanipalace.org Nā Haku Mele Hawai'i March 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Waikīkī, O'ahu Learn, discuss and celebrate prominent women in our lāhui with special guest spealcers Dodie Browne and Nola Nahulu. Reservation required. www.HMPShawaii.com >>events Hāinu Lā'au — Cultivating Wellness 3/18/, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 'Ewa Moku, O'ahu 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/23, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Ko'olau Moku, O'ahu A free Hawaiian culture-based heahh and wellness course for 'ōpio (6-8th grade) and 'ohana in the moku of 'Ewa and Ko'olau. www.huimauliola.org/ hainu-laau/

Waimea Valley Lā 'Ohana Day March 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Haleiwa, O'ahu Every 3rd Sunday of the month kama'āina and military families get 50% off general admission. Identification required to be eligible for discount. www.waimeavalley.net Kahilu Theatre Presents MasterClass - Atamira Dance Company March 20, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Kamuela, Hawai'i Island Indigenous dance and choreography from a Māori perspective. Learn about Mātauranga Māori (Māori world view) and eonneeūon with others in space, insight from Te Wheke, and explore movement through concepts of whanaungatanga (a sense of belonging), tūpuna (ancestors), mauri (life force) and more. Ages 14 and up weleome. https://KahiluTheatre.org Kahilu Theatre Presents Atamira Dance Company's - Te Wheke March 21, 7:00 p.m. \ Kamuela, Hawai'i Island A powerful full-length dance worlc from Atamira Dance Company. Dancers journey into the esoteric dimensions of human experience, revealing the eight tentacles of Te Wheke— the Octopus, a powerful guardian on this journey from the past into the future. Layers of Te Ao Māori (Ihe Māori World) emanaīe through accomplished patterns of video design, mesmeric soundscapes, and subtle shimmering garments with reflective lighting enhancing the darlcness and light. https://KahiluTheatre.org 2023 Kona Steel Guitar Festival March 23-25, Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Kailua-Kona Kanikapila, workshops, live entertainment, Ho'olaule'a, a Steel Guitar Exhibit and more. Programs will be livestreamed on the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase's Facebook page and YouTube ehannel. https://hawaiiansteelguitarfestival.com Nā Ali'i Wāhine March 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Waikīkī, O'ahu Learn, discuss and celebrate prominent women in our lāhui with special guest spealcer Kumu Zita Cup Choy. Reservation required. www.HMPShawaii.com >>events

Māhū March 25 & 26, 7:00 p.m & 2:00 p.m. Leeward Tbeatre, Pearl City, O'ahu Patriclc Makualeāne and Nā Lei Hulu i lea Wēkiu present a captivating cast of māhū guest artists: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Kuini and Kaumaka'iwa Kanaka'ole in a fresh, possibly forbidden, and slightly dangerous hula show. https://bit.ly/3Kwx80q ■ 'Ai Pōhaku, Stone Eaters Exhibit Jan. 22-March 26 Wed-Sun, 12:00-4:00 p.m. The Art Gallery, UH Mānoa, O'ahu

A multi-venue exhibit of some 40 Native Hawaiian artists tells the story of Hawaiian contemporary art that began during the 1970s. http://www.puuhonua-society.org/ aipohaku See story on page 8.