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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events
Island of Oahu
May 2007

Back to Color (Updated 4-May-07)

Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture

IOLANI PALACE EVENTS
Place: Iolani Palace, Honolulu
Ongoing and special cultural events throughout the year for visitors and kamaaina (local residents). Call: (808) 522-0822. (For Palace Tours call 522-0832.)

MAYOR'S PERFORMANCE - CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Ongoing and special events each month including:
Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace and elsewhere
Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki and elsewhere
Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Pageant in Waikiki
For detailed information on these and other events, call Performance Hotline (808) 527-5666. Most events are Free!

MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM
Place: 553 South King Street, Honolulu (opposite City Hall)
Mission Houses Museum is a registered historic landmark offering a wide variety of ongoing and special events. For more information please visit their site.

SAIL WITH THE STARS
Place: Leeward Oahu
Marine biologist team crew unique sailing charters including Star Gazing, Full Moons, and Meteor Showers. Call: (808) 306-7273 or visit their Events Calendar.

CHANGING OF THE KING'S GUARD
Date: Daily
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Place: King's Village Shopping Center (Front Gate), 131 Kaiulani Avenue, Waikiki
Witness this dramatic rifle drill ceremony nightly. After retiring the Hawaiian flag, the world renowned King’s Guard, dressed in uniforms that are the exact replicas of those worn by the Hawaiian Royal Palace Guard for King David Kalakaua in 1875, impress you with a spectacular performance of skill. Free. Call: (808) 926-7890.

BISHOP MUSEUM
Date: Daily
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu
Along with special programs and exhibits, Bishop Museum offers a wide variety of short ongoing cultural events for children and adults. Call: (808) 847-3511 or visit their site.

THE CANOE: AN ALASKAN AND POLYNESIAN TRADITION EXHIBITION
Date: Through December 31
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii Maritime Center, Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor
Indigenous cultures around the world share many similar practices - among them canoeing. This exhibit, produced in cooperation with the Alaskan Native Heritage Center, presents a comparison and contrast of Hawaiian and Alaskan canoe voyaging traditions. The Canoe also celebrates the 2007 January through March voyage of Hokulea, Ku Holo Mau (Sail On, Sail Always, Sail Forever), to the western Pacific and the island nations of Micronesia and Japan. Call: (808) 536-6373.

NAVIGATING CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: HOKULEA'S VOYAGE TO JAPAN
Date: Through June 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Tues. - Sat.)
Place: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu
Inspired by the Hokulea's voyage to Japan, this exhibition presented by the JCCH explores the historical and cultural connections between Hawaii and Japan over the past 150 years. These connections have ranged from friendship to war and back again and involve a wide range of colorful historical actors. The exhibition also examines the particular connections between Hawaii and various Japanese prefectures the Hokulea will be visiting on its voyage. Gallery visitors will also be able to follow the progress and current status of the Hokulea as it makes its way across the Pacific. Free for JCCH members; $3 for Hawaii residents; $5 for non-residents. Call: (808) 945-7633.

SALA: GEM OF THAI ARCHITECTURE
Date: Through May 23
Time: Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sun. noon-4pm (closed Sat.&Holidays)
Place: UH Manoa, East-West Campus, EWC Gallery, Honolulu
Architecture can tell us much about people's way of life and worldview. This interactive, multi-media exhibition introduces visitors to the traditional wooden Thai sala or pavilion , showing what these structures mean and how they are used by Thai people today. Call: Michael Schuster (808) 944-7543.

HAWAII QUILT GUILD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Date: Through May 6
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts
The Academy Art Center presents the best new quilts by contemporary Hawaiian quilters. Always a popular exhibition, this quilt show is the biggest in Hawaii. Sponsored by the Hawaii Quilt Guild. Call: Honolulu Academy of Arts (808) 532-8700.

LYON ARBORETUM TOURS
Date: Every Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Lyon Arboretum, Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, 3860 Manoa Rd., Honolulu
Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the 193.5 acre rainforest botanical garden administered by the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides will share highlights of the Arboretum collections. Reservations required. Tours are limited to the first 12 participants daily. Free - donations gladly accepted. Call: (808) 988-0461 to register.

KEIKI FUN, HULA, AND MORE!
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Place: Pearlridge Shopping Center, Aiea
Keiki (children) games/entertainment every Tues. 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Hula and Hawaiian music show on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. For information on these and other events call (808) 488-0981.

JOSIAH KEKOA OF "TEN FEET"
Date: Every Tues. & Sat. (through July 11)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd fl. Lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
Features singers from the hit group Ten Feet. Lead singer, Josiah Kekoa, will be heading up the entertainment twice each week as part of an exciting trio performing traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs, with hula. Call: Amber Belcher (808) 531-0244.

AFTERNOON TOUR AND TEA
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu
Designed for visitors who want to explore the galleries, learn more about art, and socialize over a glass of tea. The tours are led by docents who will lead discussions in the galleries and offer insight into many cultures and time periods. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Call: (808) 532-8700.

CHADO - THE WAY OF TEA
Date: Every Wednesday & Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (closed holidays)
Place: Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii, 245 Saratoga Road (Waikiki)
The Japanese tea ceremony known as "chanoyu" is the quintessence of Japanese art and etiquette. The Urasenke Foundation tea gatherings present chanoyu in a simple, direct manner and require no prior experience to participate. Minimum of $3 donation required. Call: 923-3059.

HAWAII NATURE CENTER
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Place: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu
Nature classes and hikes for children and adults. Programs scheduled on a monthly basis. Call: (808) 955-0100.

ART ON THE ZOO FENCE
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Monsarrat Avenue - Across from Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki
Honolulu's very own Left Bank! Meet the artists at this outdoor art show. Originals, prints and photographs available for sale. For more information, please visit their site.

NA MELE NEI - THE MUSIC OF HAWAII TODAY!
Date: Every Sunday
Time: Concert starts 1:00 p.m.
Place: Ward Warehouse Stage, Honolulu
Live music concert presented every Sunday by Native Books Na Mea Hawaii. Call: (808) 596-8885.

FREE LEI MAKING LESSONS
Date: Every Monday (through November 30)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd fl. lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
"Talk story" with our Hawaiian lei maker as you learn this beautiful art. Flowers are provided, free. You'll make one lei per session. Call: (808) 922-2299.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE HAWAII THEATRE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre, Chinatown, Honolulu
The one-hour guided tour offers a unique insight into the history, art, architecture and restoration of the beautiful Hawaii Theatre. The tour includes a performance on the 1922 Robert Morton Theatre Organ. Admission $5. Call: (808) 528-0506.

ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE & FIREWORKS
Date: Every Friday
Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki
Their Super Pool becomes the perfect tropical stage for Hawaiian entertainment and a beachfront fireworks show. The color and pageantry of Hawaii's monarchy are brought to life in this regal tribute to King David Kalakaua, featuring the music, song and dance of the Polynesian Islands and the exciting Samoan Fire Knife Dance. Call: (808) 949-4321.

TASTE OF CHINATOWN EATERIES
Date: Every Saturday (except June, July & August)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu (in front of Hawaiian Nat'l. Bank at Smith & King Streets)
Join this fun-filled tour and eat your way through Honolulu Chinatown. Learn where to go, what to order, how to eat, and how to find a good place. Also, get to know the foods from a cultural and a food science perspective. Comfortable shoes and elastic waistband clothes are highly recommended. Fee $59. Reservations required. Call: (808) 391-1550 or email eat_hawaii@yahoo.com

FIRST FRIDAY HONOLULU'S DOWNTOWN GALLERY WALK
Date: 1st Friday of each month
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu
Self guided tour of 25 downtown art spots that includes "Live from the Lawn", a free live performance held in front of the Hawaii State Art Museum at 250 S. Hotel Street. Call: (808) 521-2903.

RELIVE THE PLANTATION DAYS!
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii's Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu (S.W. Oahu)
A living history museum and ethno-botanical garden on a 50-acre site dedicated to the legacy of immigrant workers from the sugar plantation era. Each month features activities and demonstrations of a different ethnic heritage group. Call: (808) 677-0110.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS "FREE SUNDAY" PROGRAM
Date: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu
Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. Entertainment, art activities for kids, gallery tours, and other activities. For residents & visitors. It's free! It's fun! Call: (808) 532-8700.

NAVIGATING CULTURAL CONNECTIONS EXHIBIT
Date: Through June 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Inspired by the recent Hokulea’s voyage to Japan, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii explores the historical and cultural connections between Hawaii and Japan in the past 150 years. Admission free for JCCH members; $3 for Hawaii residents; $5 for non-residents. Call: (808) 945-7633.

MAY DAY IS LEI DAY IN HAWAII
Date: May 1
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii. This wonderful tradition was founded by artist and poet Don Blanding in 1923. Of all ancient Hawaiian art forms, traditional lei making is one of the most beautiful still being practiced island-wide today. Hardly a lovelier tradition exists anywhere in the world than placing a flower garland around the neck of someone special. Lei have one quality that is unsurpassed: they feel just as good to give as they do to receive as they represent and encompass the true spirit of Aloha! Photo Page

THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO 30TH ANNUAL MAY DAY CONCERT
Date: May 1
Time: Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics on the lawn. Concert begins at 7:30 pm.
Place: Waikiki Shell, Monsarett Ave., Waikiki
May 1, 2007 marks the 30th Annual May Day Concert with the Brothers Cazimero. Local residents and visitors alike know that this is the the ONLY place to be on May 1st. Call: 1-877-750-4400.

80TH ANNUAL LEI DAY CELEBRATION
Date: May 1
Time: Starts 9:00 a.m.
Place: Queen Kapiolani Park, Waikiki
A beautiful event sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu that honors the day with a Queen and Court and also includes an adult lei contest, a children's lei contest and entertainment with many hula halau participating. See some of the most exquisite lei in the world exhibited in a variety of colors and methods. Free. Call: (808) 692-5118.

1ST ANNUAL KA LEI O KA LANAKILA MAY DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: May 1
Place: Nanakuli Beach Park (West Side)
Halau Na Mamo O Tulipa, under the direction of Kumu Leato Savini, will be hosting the first ever "Ka Lei O Ka Lanakila" translated as "The Lei of Victory" May Day Extravaganza. This event will feature different halaus from the area, crafts, games, food booths, as well as entertainment throughout the day. Call: Meilina (808) 688-4242.

MAUNAALA LEI CEREMONY
Date: May 2
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Place: The Royal Mausoleum, 2261 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu
On May 2, it is customary for the City to take the exquisite contest lei from the May 1 Annual Lei Day Celebration to Maunaala, The Royal Mausoleum. The lei are presented to Na Alii O Hawaii (Hawaiian Royalty) in a simple ceremony. As part of the ceremony, the public participates by draping the lei on the crypts and tombs of the Hawaiian Royalty. Free. Call: (808) 692-5118.

HOOKOA, FIJI, LA LEA, KALEO PILANCA LIVE IN CONCERT!
Date: May 4
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaiian Hut, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu
Hookoa Live in concert performing tracks from their debut album "Comin Atchya"! Also featuring special guest MC Kaleo Pilanca, Lalea, & Island music legend Fiji! 18 & over welcome, doors open at 9 p.m. Call: Mariner Revell (808) 960-5527.

ISLANDWIDE SPRING CRAFTS AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: May 4, 5 & 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Honolulu
Promoting the uniqueness of Hawaii's fine craft artists, their work, and their cultural and economic contribution to the State of Hawaii. Call: (808) 841-0170.

LANIKAI SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Date: May 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Lanikai Community Park, Kailua (Windward Oahu)
Handmade, Locally Made, Island Inspired! Call: Georgia Mitchell (808) 262-2133.

4TH ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO PARTY AT ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE
Date: May 5
Time: from 4:00 p.m.
Place: Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Honolulu’s biggest waterfront party in town with live entertainment on multiple stages! The festivities will include live local and Mexican music, tons of free party beads while supplies last, our brand of three amigos, free salsa lessons, mariachis, and more. Free admission. Call: (808) 566-2337.

2ND ANNUAL EAST HONOLULU FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: May 5
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Star of the Sea, 4470 Alii Koa St., Honolulu
Food Festival featuring a sumptuous dining experience and entertainment for the entire family – including a keiki corner with games and activities. There will also be a silent auction benefiting the school. Tickets: $60 adults, $25 keiki 4-13 years of age. Pre-sale tickets only as tickets will not be sold at the door. Call: (808) 734-0396.

CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION
Date: May 5
Place: Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki
An island tradition introduced generations ago by Japanese immigrants, "Children's Day" is a festive and free celebration of our youngsters often celebrated by flying special carp flags and enjoying Japanese treats. Free. Call: (808) 921-9731.

MANOA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: May 5 & 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days
Place: Noelani School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu
A beautiful show with hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. One of the many orchid shows presented throughout the year by the Orchid Societies in Hawaii. Admission free. Call: Oahu (808) 247-3345.

2007 STARBUCKS KAIWI CHANNEL RELAY
Date: May 6
Over 41 miles of treacherous surf! Leaves Molokai early morning, with first finishes arriving new Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park around 2 p.m. Free live entertainment, awards ceremony, and Starbucks Frappuccino's at Ala Moana Beach Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Call: Glenna Wong (808) 395-4321.

HUOA EVENING SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Date: May 9
Place: 94-587 Ukee St., Waipio Gentry Business Park, Waipahu
Just in time for Mother's Day! The Hawaii United Okinawa Association invites the public to come and shop for handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, and gifts Mom is sure to love! Don't miss out on the silent auction, door prizes, food and free entertainment. Call: (808) 676-5400.

MA KA HANA KA IKE: KEIKI ART DAY
Date: May 12
Place: Hawaii State Art Museum (on the lawn)
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike: Keiki Art Day is part of MAMo: Maoli Arts Month, a one month celebration of native Hawaiian traditional and contemporary art and artists. Keiki Art Day will introduce children to both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian art and artists. Hands on activities will include Lauhala weaving with Tutu Holt, lei hulu (feather lei making) with master artist Paulette Kahalepuna, acrylic painting, mirror etching, t-shirt screening with master artist Hiko Hanapi and more. Activities will include: Drawing, Mirror etching, Acrylic painting, Watercolor, Air-dry clay, scratchboard, Haku lei making, Lauhala weaving, kapa beating. Call: (808) 754-2301.

MILILANI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: May 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Place: Mililani-Uka Elementary School, Mililani
A beautiful show with hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. One of the many orchid shows presented throughout the year by the Orchid Societies in Hawaii. Admission free. Call: Oahu (808) 247-3345.

MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE
Date: May 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Foster Botanical Gardens, 50 N Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu
Come and find that special gift for that special person at the Foster Botanical Garden for a Mother's Day Sale of plants and orchids. Hawaii Potters' Guild will be selling high-quality ceramics for garden and home. The Garden is located at 50 N Vineyard Blvd in Honolulu. Sale is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking. Call: Kathy (808) 537-1708.

THOMAS SQUARE ARTFEST
Date: May 12 & 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Thomas Square (directly across from the Honolulu Academy of Arts)
Features the art and handcrafted products of more than 75 Hawaii artists. We have live entertainment as well as great food. Free admission. Call: Nancy Calhoun (808) 696-6717.

ANNUAL WORLD FIREKNIFE DANCE COMPETITION
Date: May 16 - 19
Place: Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie (Windward Oahu)
Fire will light up the night in Laie once again as the Polynesian Cultural Center holds its annual test of champions in the World Fireknife Dance Competition. Competitors from around the world come to vie for the title of world's best. See who can brave the flaming nifo'oti while twisting, turning and innovating routines never seen before. It's a must-see event of the year. Tickets go fast, so make your reservation early. Call: 1-800-367-7060.

TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC SERIES - CANOE PLANTS
Date: May 17
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu
A lecture with Dr. Isabella Abbott. Find out the origins of plant species that were introduced to Hawaii hundreds of years ago. Discover how these early settlers used their plants as a resource to maintain their lifestyles according to elaborate, religious systems of prohibitions and ranks. Also learn how they used these plants as basic survival necessities - the various uses of each plant, its purpose and what each represented. $5. Call: (808) 847-3511.

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY
Date: May 18
Place: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu
Lyon Arboretum, the University of Hawaii's botanical garden, is celebrating Endangered Species Day with educational activities in the gardens and labs, and a poster contest open to all current K-12 students. The U.S. Senate has unanimously declared Friday, May 18th as a national celebration of America's commitment to endangered species protection and recovery efforts. In Hawaii there are more endangered species per square mile than any other place on our planet, so efforts to protect our incredible biodiversity are extremely important. Call: (808) 988-0461 for poster contest details.

ANNUAL SAMOA FESTIVAL
Date: May 19
Place: Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie (Windward Oahu)
Featured at this Samoa Festival are demonstrations and performances in the Samoan village at the Polynesian Cultural Center. High school Samoan Clubs from around the island will compete to find out who is the best in coconut husking, basket weaving, and banana peeling, as well as Samoan oratorical skills, their ability to play the music, and to perform traditional dances. Call: 1-800-367-7060.

2007 DIAMOND HEAD CRATER CELEBRATION
Date: May 19
Time: Start 2:00 p.m.
Place: Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu
Earth, Wind & Fire, known for its funky blend of soul and blues will make Diamond Head Crater erupt with music as one of the featured attractions of the 2007 Celebration. Also joining the lineup is some of Hawaii's greatest entertainers. Reserved seating $135, $150, $175 with general admission, $125. Tickets at Waikiki Shell box office, Blaisdell box office or online at http://ticketmaster.com. Call: Crater Hotline (808) 735-7000.

VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
Date: May 19
The Visitor Industry Charity Walk is one of the largest single day fund-raising events in the State, raising money for various local charities and non-profit organizations. The Walk takes place simultaneously on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Each checkpoint offers delicious grinds (food) and live entertainment. Call: (808) 923-0497.

WAIKIKI ARTFEST
Date: May 19 & 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Kapiolani Park (directly across from Honolulu Zoo)
Featuring the art and handcrafted products of more than 75 Hawaii artists including all types of jewelry, clothing, stained glass, ceramics, quilts and bags, wood products, soaps and candles. All products are displayed for sale by the artist personally. We have live entertainment and great food. Free admission. Call: Nancy Calhoun (808) 696-6717.

HAWAII BOOK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: May 19 & 20
Place: Honolulu Hale (City Hall), Downtown Honolulu
Ten thousand people attended this unique new annual festival last year. It’s "A Celebration of Story and Song," with 300 national and Hawaii authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers, songwriters, performers, and musicians in 100 events. There are Pavilions dedicated to books and authors, Hawaiian culture, Food and Cookbooks, Storytelling, Arts and Crafts, and a Music Stage. There’s a special Children’s Festival, with a Children’s Stage, and a Meet the Children’s Authors Pavilion. Author signings and books sold at Publishers’, and Booksellers’ booths. Great food and refreshments. Call: Roger Jellinek (808) 595-3003.

THE IOLANI STAGE BANDS IN CONCERT
Date: May 20
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre, Bethel Street, Honolulu (Chinatown)
The Tam & Young Visual and Performing Arts Chair with special guest Jimmy Borges. Established in 1999 to further promote the arts at Iolani School. Ticket $5. Call: (808) 528-0506.

31ST ANNUAL MOLOKAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: May 20
Time: Start at 7:30 a.m. First finishers expected on Oahu around 11am-11:30am
Place: Start from Kaluakoi Beach, Molokai. Finish at Queen's Beach, Waikiki
A 37-mile race for OC1 (solo outrigger canoe) and surf ski. This open-ocean race from Molokai to Oahu, across the challenging Kaiwi (Molokai) Channel, is considered to be the world championship race for each of these paddling disciplines. Over 100 paddlers - men and women - participate from more than a dozen nations. Email Jodi Wilmott, Ocean Promotion at oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com visit a 2006 Photo Page.

LANTERNS OF RESPECT PHOTO EXHIBIT
Date: May 21 - 24
Place: Lane Gallery, Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
The Na Lei Aloha Foundation’s annual Lantern Floating Ceremony at Magic Island is known for the setting afloat of lanterns on the ocean to ferry prayers for peace and deceased relatives and friends. The Lanterns of Respect photo exhibit details how these lanterns are created and portrays the community involvement that makes this spectacle possible. The exhibit is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. Call: (808) 523-4674.

UKIYO-E EXHIBITION
Date: May 22 - July 22 (closed Mondays)
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts (Michener & Japan Gallery)
Japanese wood block prints from the Academy's collection. Call: Honolulu Academy of Arts (808) 532-8700.

50TH STATE FAIR
Date: May 24 - June 17 (4 wknds. May 24-28; Jun. 1-3; Jun.7-10; & Jun.15-17)
Place: Aloha Stadium (Parking Lot)
Food, games, a midway of E.K. Fernandez rides, and booths. Admission. Call: Honolulu Jaycees (808) 682-5767.

RADIO HULA
Date: May 25
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre, Bethel Street, Honolulu (Chinatown)
Join the Hawaii Theatre and some of the artists that have promoted, and still promote, Hawaiian music throughout the world as we pay tribute to an era when the strains of Hawaiian music were most commonly heard near ocean waves in our island paradise, or over radio waves. Tickets $33. Call: (808) 528-0506.

JACKPOT RODEO
Date: May 26
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Barbers Point Arena, Barbers Point (Leeward Oahu)
"Cowboy Up"!! Don't miss this fast-paced rodeo action. Men, women and keiki compete in 3D and Open Barrel Racing, as well as 3D and Open Pole-Bending. Bring a picnic and the whole family for a day with some of Hawaii's finest (and fastest!) horses, cowboys and cowgirls. Free. Call: John Teixeira (808) 389-9884.

2ND ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: May 26 & 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum (on the Great Lawn), 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu
Over 40 of the top Native Hawaiian visual artists gather at Bishop Museum to share, display, demonstrate, and sell their works. $3/person. Call: (808) 847-3511.

SUMO IN HAWAII: JAPAN'S NATIONAL SPORT IN THE ISLANDS
Date: May 26 - July 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu
This exhibit tells the history of sumo wrestling in Hawaii through photographs and artifacts from the Museum’s unmatched collection of Japanese immigrant materials. Dramatic costumes worn by sumo wrestlers are among the featured treasures of the exhibit, including exquisitely designed and decorated kesho-mawashi from such famous wrestlers as Hayanami (Nobuyoshi Tanno) and Takahigawa (Nobumi Tokugawa). Archival photographs from the Bishop Museum collections will also feature images of Hawaiian sumo wrestling from the early 1900s. Call: (808) 847-3511.

MAHEALANI
Date: May 31
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Kahala Hotel & Resort
This exquisite Hawaiian style event features an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions and relaxing Hawaiian entertainment. Benefits The Children's Alliance of Hawaii which serves sexually abused children and the Children's Justice Center. Cost: Individual seats $175/person; sponsorship tables of 10 available for $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500. Call: Kim Bartenstein at (808) 599-2955 ext. 216.

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