Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 9, 1 September 2008 — KEPAKEMAPA CALENDAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

KEPAKEMAPA

CALENDAR

r 2008 ALOHA FESTIVALS

Thurs.-Sat„ Sept. 1 1-20 Events and schedules unique to eaeh island. On O'ahu, this premier eultural showcase invites you to enjoy music and dance performances, royal court parades, food and craft fairs, historical exhibits and more. Hula is the 2008 theme and will be on spectacular display at the signature Waikīkī Ho'olaule'a, Fri, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. Promote the grassroots fun by purchasing your $5 Aloha Festivals ribbon. 589-1771 oralohafestivals.com.

HAPA HAOLE HULA & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat„ Sept. 13, noon Presented by the PA'I Foundation, this event spotlights the early 20th century hula genre with English lyr-

ics. Winners from the September preliminary will show their stuff at an Oct. 10 eompehhon and concert. Free. Follows Honolulu Aloha Week Parade. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. hapa haolefest.org or 375-0847.

'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN

Sat.-Sat„ Sept. 20-Jan. 1 1, 2009, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. An exhibition of Native Hawaiian textile art combines rare kapa treasures from Bishop Museum's eolleehon alongside works by eight contemporary Hawai'i artists who were encouraged to "delve within their heritage" to express the vitality of material culture in the lives of modern Kanaka Maoli. J.M. Long Gallery. Bishop Museum entrance fee. 847-8271 or bishopmuseum.org .

KAUA'I MOKIHANA FESTIVAL

Sun.-Sat„ Sept. 21-27 Established 24 years ago as a showcase for Kaua'i musical talent, the Mokihana Festival is now a multi-event, islandwide festival that includes a Kaua'i Composers Concert (Sept. 22, 7 p.m, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, $20; or $15 presale) and a three-day hula eompehhon (Sept. 2527, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, 6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri, noon Sat, $20; or $15 presale). All events dedicated to the Year of the Kūpuna. 808-822-2166 or mokihana.kauai.net.

HŌ'IKE'IKE 'O WAI'ANAE

Sun.-Sun„ Sept. 21-28, times vary Celebrate the best of Wai'anae as folks gather for cultural exhibits and demonstrations, community activities like a Mākua Valley excursion, an annual song contest celebrating Wai'anae - from Kahe to Ka'ena, and more. The Aloha Festivals Royal Court and the Royal Hawaiian Band wrap up the weeklong hō'ike with a free noon performance at Mākaha Resort Golf Club. Admission applies for some events. 696-1217 orhoikeike.net.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Sat„ Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Kumu Hula and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning vocalist Uluwehi Guerrero and Hālau Hula Kauluokalā present an evening of traditional chant, music and hula, accompanied by the Kaulupono Chamber Ensemble, with special guests Lynn Araki Regan in traditional Japanese Shinbuyo Dance and a community choir, Nā Leo Lani O Maui. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Castle Theater. $12-$30, halfprice for kids 12 and under. 808-242-SHOW (7469) or mauiarts.org.

MEALANI'S TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE AND AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Fri„ Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m. Revel in Hawai'i Island's culinary bounty at this annual event featuring dozens of the state's top chefs offering bite-sized samples of forage-fed beef, lamb, mutton, goat and pork with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables - all from the island's ranchers and farmers. Hihon Waikoloa Village. $70; or $35 presale. 808-981-8285 or ctahr. hawaii.edu/taste. I

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