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

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MAKAHIKI KUILIMA Sat, Jan. 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Naepuni Aloha, the parent group of Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau education program, presents a Makahiki celebration filled with traditional sporting events and cultural performances, including he'e hōlua (sledding on grassy slopes), hukihuki (tug of war) and 'ulu maika (a form of bowling). Additional highlights include hula and Polynesian dance performances, loeal cuisine, artisans demonstrating Hawaiian crafting techniques and educational exhibits. Turtle Bay Resort. Free. http://sites.google.com/site/makahikikuilima or makahiki.kuilima@gmail.com. MUSIC OF HAWAI'I: KAMAKAKEHAU FERNANDEZ Wed., Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Every third Wednesday of the month, the Honolulu Museum of Art features a different Hawaiian music entertainer. This month showcases the 'ukulele-playing and falsetto-singing talents of 2013 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Kamakakehau Fernandez. Doris Duke Theatre. $25; $45 VIP reserved seating. 532-870 1 or www.honolulu museum.org.

MOAAMŌ'Ī Jan. 23-Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. (no show Feb. 2, Super Bowl Sunday) Not since the 1960s has a Jean Charlot play been produced. For one month Kumu Kahua Theatre will showcase the Paris-born Charlot's Moa a Mō 7 (translates to "Chicken Into King"), whieh pays tribute to the longago Hawaiian ali'i 'Umi-a-Liloa. The Jean Charlot Foundation is helping with production costs. $5-$20. 536-4441 or www.kumu kahua.org. HAWAI'I POPS CONCERT Sat, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. The Hawai'i Pops' Orchestra Series, under the direction of maestro Matt Catingub, eontinues with a fabulous evening featuring the contemporary Hawaiian music of Keali'i Reichel, along with dinner and dancing. Hawai'i Convention Center Ballroom. $35, $60 and $75. Tables of 6 and 10 are also available for purchase. 550-8457 or www. hawaiipops.com. HERITAGE FILMS: THE HAUMĀNA Sun., Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Jonny Kealoha, a washed-up Waiklkl entertainer, reconnects with his culture when

his kumu hula taps him to prepare a boys' troupe for the esteemed Royal Hula Festival. Directed by Keo Woolford, the film has won awards at the Los Angeles Asian Paeihe Film Festival and Hawai'i International Film Festival. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. $10. (808) 242-7469 or www.maui arts.org.

MAKANA CONCERT Fri., Jan. 31, 7 p.m. Hawai'i Island folks won't want to miss Makana's unique blend of Hawaiian, folk and

rock-influenced music as he performs live in North Kohala. Kahilu The- » atre. $20-$64. (808) Mk

885-6868 or www. kahilutheatre. org. //

MARK YAMANAKA IN CONCERT Fri., Jan 31, 7:30 p.m. Mark Yamanaka, whose talent was nurtured from a young age by Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho, shares his fantastic falsetto singing in a special concert on Maui. A mulhple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, his vocal expertise makes for a rich evening of melody and

memories. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $30. (808) 2427469 or www.mauiarts.org. ■

MOANIKEALA HULA FESTIVAL Sat, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hawaiian tradition and artistry eome to life at the Polynesian Cultural Center as dancers of all ages from hālau hula across Hawai'i and Japan captivate crowds in this 24th annual hō'ike (exhibition) held in honor of PCC's first Hawaiian cultural instructor, Aunty Sally Wood Naluai. $10 for adults; $6 for keiki ages 5 to 15; free for Kama'āina Annual Pass holders. (800) 367-7060, (808) 293-3333 or www.polynesia.com.

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i protēgē of Bobby Moderow Jr. and the late Sonny Chilling1 worth, Makana, left, deftly applies I slack key to various I r music genres. He performs at Kahilu Theatreon Jan. 31,- | Courtesy photo

Hālau hula from Hawai'i and Japan will perform at the Moanikeala Hula Festival, honoring the late Aunty Sally Wood Naluai. - Courtesy: Polynesian Cultural Center

Falsetto singer Mark Yamanaka will perform Jan. 31 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. -Courtesy L photo