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May 1 - Lei Day Celebration Nā Lei o ke Kui (the lei of the stringing method) is the theme for the City and County of Honolulu s floral celebration. Highlights are the lei contest, lei queen investiture and a performance by the Royal Hawanan Band. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki . Free. For information, eall 547-7393. May 1 - Brothers Caz in Concert Robert and Roland Cazimero are back

for their 23rd annual Lei Day bash, featuring Kumu Hula Leina ala Kalama Heine and a cast of dancers,

performers and surprise guests. 7:30 p.m. Waikilu Shell. Tickets are available at the NBC Box Office, ail Connection Outlets, or by calling 645-4000. May 5, 6 — St. Louis 'Ohana Festival 'Ono food, games, mimature gol£, a petting zoo, crafts, plant sale, white elephant sale and entertainment are a part of this annual event. 2-10:30 p.m. (5/5), 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (5/6). Gerber Field House. Free. For information, eall 739-4887.

May 6 — 'Imi Pono Concert and Craft Fair 2000

Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'o Pū ohala, the Kāne'ohe Hawaiian Immersion School, presents its annual fundraiser. Food, crafts and great enter-

tainment. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pū'ōhaia Elementaiy. For more information, eall 43 3-0480.

May 6 — Kaua'i Ki Hō'alu Workshop and Concert Ledward Ka'āpana Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku, Dennis and David Kamakahi are among the artists that will participate in this Garden Island event, sponsorea oy tne ivaua ī eummunity College H awaiian Studies Department. 9 a.m. workshop, 7 p.m. concert. Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center. $10 forthe workshop, $ 1 0 for the concert. F or information, eall the Performing Arts Center at 245-8270, or the Hawaiian Studies Department at 245-8349.

May 6 ■— Tea with Queen Lili'uokalani A musical celebration of the life of Queen Lili'uokalani featuring the Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, Kawaiolaonāpūkanileo and surprise guests. 1 1:30 a.m. limeheon, 1 p.m. show. Hikon Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. $50 for adults, $35 for children. For ttckets, eall the Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus at 521-2982. May 6 — Counttyside Band at Kimoz Counttyside Band and Wicked Blend will be on stage at Kimoz in Waimānalo. 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Cover Charge. For more information, eall 696-9340. Mav 7 - y xtoxrci i txrucilUC^rUC6ānS A beneflt in support of Nā Lei Anuenue, the pre-school at Kula Kaiapuni 'o Anuenue. For information and tickets, eall 735-6253.

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§mmāmm • «^ak mm Coline Kaualoku Aiu, kumu hula of Hālau Hula o Malkl, is pictured above with the hālau's founder, the late Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake, her mother. "Auntie Maiki" will be remembered in a celebration at Kahikolu, St. Francis High School, May 29.

May 8-14 — Hawai'i Quilt Guild Exhibition tional to modern, wifl be on display in this annual exhibition. 1 1 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Linekona Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Free. For information, eall 532-8700. IVlay 10 — 5th annual Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame lnduction and Concert

Produced V Kahauanu Lake, the concert will feature Emma Veaiy, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Mahi

Beamer, the Kahauanu Lake singers, Haunanai Apoliona, 'Iwalani Kahalewai, Gaiy Aiko and various hula stylists who will x — — 1111 1» Maddy K. Lam. 7 :30 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $25 and $40. May 12 — Ho'okena in Concert The Hawai'i Theatre's Friday evening series wraps up with Ho'okena and hula soloist Nam Dudoit. Also featured in

concert will be Nina Keali'iwahamana, Robert Cazimero and Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani. 8 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $25. For information, eall 528-0506. May 13 •— Hawai'i Secondary School Hula Kahiko Competition See Event Feature May 14 - 'Aha'aina Aloha Makuahine Hālau nā Mamo o Ka'ala and the Kauanoe Foundation present its annual Motbers' Day luneheon and hō'ike of music and dance, this year featuring Kanilau, 0'Brian Eselu, Moe Keala, Lei'ohu Ryder and Tamali'i o Patifita Dance Company. 10a.m.-2p.m. Sheraton Waikiki. $35, $25 (ages 5-12) For information, eall 696-7292 (mailbox #4), or 382-1447.

A-\ay 19 — 'Umi-a-Liloa Hula Drama The Kanu o ka 'Aina Hawaiian Acade- j| my at Honoka'a High School presents a hula drama centering on the theme of 'Umi, son of Li loa, ancient mō'i who ruled from Waipi'o valley. 7 p.m. Honoka'a People's Theater. $5, $2 for kupuna and keiki. For information, eall 959-8243, or email lkamalan@kl2.hi.us. See CALENDAR on page 16

Ka Wai Oia o OHA accepts information on special events throughout ihe islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community. Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote. Send information and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 71 1 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. ■

Kawa'ewa e Heiau. Photo by Ron Walker.

HISTORIC PRESERVE — Thanks to scores of volunteers, Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe is being cleared of damaging weeds and overgrowth. Clean-up is scheduled for May 20.

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From page 11 May 20 — 10th Annual Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko. Hālau Hula o Kukunaokalāand Kumu Hula John Ka'imikaua present their celebration of the birth of the hula at Maunaloa on Moloka'i s west end. All day entertainment at Pāpōhaku Beach Park near Kaluako'i. Free. For information, eall the Moloka'i Visitors Association at 553-38 76. May 20 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau elean-up Ongoing efforts to maintain the Kāne'ohe heiau continue. Short uphill hike to heiau platform. Bring water and a snack, and be prepared for weeding and trimming. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Meet at the end of Lipalu St. off Nāmoku near Pōhai Nani Retirement Home. For information, eall 235-1088 . May 20 — Kamehameha Paiea Hālau o Kekuhi takes its fvtll length hula drama centering on the life and training of King Kamehamea I to Maui. Directed by Kumu Hula Nālani Kanaka'ole and Pualani Kanahele. 7:30 p.m. Maui Arts and Cultural Center. $10-$25. For

tickets and information, eall 2427269. May 21 - Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Hawai'i's stars gather for the annual awards extravaganza honoring island artists who released a total of 159 recordings in 1999. Reception, dinner, ceremony and top entertainment. 5 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. $75 (for members of the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts), $90 (for nonmembers). For tickets, eall 2359424. May 23-27-Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona This annual conference of lauhala weavers is sponsored by Ka Ulu Lauhala o Kona, a nonprofit benevolent organization founded five years ago by master weaver Ehzabeth Malu'ihi Lee. Their mission is to perpetuate, preserved and ensure the growth of the traditional art of lauhala weaving in Kona. The five-day conference will feature beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. All day. Kona Beach King Kamehameha Hotel. $100 (members), $1 10 (non-members). For information, eall 325-5592. May 27 - Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Kumu Hula Miehael Pih Pang and Hālau ka No'eau will perform at the pāhula near the Vol-

eano Art Center Gallery. Pang's hālau, based in Waimea, Hawai'i, is dedicated to perpetur ating the repertoire and stylings of Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake and her graduate kumu hula Aiay Kamāmalu Klein. 10 :30 a.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park admission may apply. For information, eall 967-8222. May 27 - Bankoh Ki Hō'alu Concert on Hawai'i Part of the 7th Annual Bounty Festival, Hawaiian slack-key guitarists will gather at the Orchid of Mauna Lani for an evening of fantastic Hawahan music. 4-9 p.m. For information, eall 887-7358. May 29 — Kahikolu In memory of Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake, Hālau Hula o Maiki presents its annual founder's day concert. Featured this year will be songs and chants composed by Aunty Sarah Ka'ilikea of Kaua'i, whieh are being released on CD. Also performing will be Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i KūMakani. 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m. Kahikolu, St. Francis High School. Free. For information, eall Hālau Hula o Maiki at 9550050. ■