Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 2, 1 February 2023 — 'Ai Pōhaku, Stone Eaters Exhibit [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

'Ai Pōhaku, Stone Eaters Exhibit

]an. 22 - March 26 Wed - Sun, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu An exhibit at UH Mānoa featuring some 40 Native Hawaiian artists tells the story of Hawaiian contemporary art that began during the 1970s. www.hawaii. edu/art/ai-pohaku

Kalima Lawyer Talk Story Session Feb. 7, 5:00 p.m. | Online Kalima Case Lawyers answer questions regarding the Kalima lawsuit and settlement of claims of breach of trust by DHHL. Zoom link: mesteads-org.zoom.us/j/83566826336#-success Kahilu Theatre Presents Kainani Kahaunaele Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m. Kamuela, Hawai'i Island Kainani is a five time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and one of the most notable talents of her generation. www.KahiluTheatre.org Native American Journalism Fellowship Ihe Native American Journalists Association is accepting applications through Feb. 10. Selected fellows will build their reporting and interpersonal skills in a digital newsroom experience. Contact NAJA Ed. Mgr. Sheena Roetman: sroetman@naja.com. www.najanewsroom.com

Bishop Museum's After Hours Feb. 10, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu Pau hana music, programs, food, drinks and access to museum galleries. www. bishopmuseum.org/events iHula Feb. 10-19, various times Kāne'ohe, O'ahu Palikū Theatre and Hawai'i Conservatory of Performing Arts at WCC present a performance of hula, mele, and aloha interwoven into a story about cultural perpetuation and legacy. www.windward.hawaii.edu/events/ihula Māleaha Surfing Beach Clean Up Feb. 11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Mākaha, O'ahu Trash bags, gloves, light snacks and bottled water will be provided. If you have weed eaters, lawn mowers, rakes, dust pans please bring them. Checlc-in across bathroom area. www.kingdompathways. info Alyce Spotted Bear & Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Hawai'i Regional Hearing Feb. 15 6- 16, 9:00 a.m,- 5:30 p.m O'ahu & Online Families, community leaders and eommunity members are invited to share on issues important to protecting Native Hawaiian children. Register to attend in person or virtually www.commissiononnativechildren.org Māhū Madness Feb. 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Waikīkī, O'ahu PA'I Foundation hosts the second annual event at the Hikon Hawaiian Village Waikikl featuring talented performers from Hawai'i's māhū (LGBTQ,+) eommunity. www.eventbrite.com MAMo Wearable Art Show 2023 Feb. 18, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Waikīkī, O'ahu Native Hawaiian artists and designers exhibit wearable art creations on an elegant runway at the Hilīon Hawaiian Village Waiklkī. https://bit.ly/3lcOhm5S www.paifoundation.org

Kahilu Theatre Presents Kuana Torres Kahele Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m. Kamuela, Hawai'i Island Recently completing a five year project composing 100 new songs, Kuana strives to inspire and showcase the unique beauty of Hawai'i in his music and lei-malcing. www.Kahilu1heatre.org Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Feb. 18, 11:00 a.m- 3:00 p.m. Kapolei, O'ahu Performances by Hawaiian steel guitar masters, NextGen (keiki) steel guitar players, and musicians from Ke Kula Mele Hawai'i School of Hawaiian Music. Free. www.hawaiiansteelguitarfestival. com/kma/hfkmindex.html Waimea Town Celebration: Ho'olaule'a Feb. 18-25, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Waimea, Kaua'i Kaua'i's largest and longest running festival. Held at the 01d Waimea Mill Site. www.waimeatowncelebration.com

Buftalo s Big Board Surring Classic Feb. 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, AU Day Event Mākaha, O'ahu The 46th Annual BBBSC at Mākaha will honor the late Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulilee Kawānanakoa. www.hoomaa.org/ bbbsc.l