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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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 Posted - 10/07/2009 : 11:55:59 AM
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Cool happenings for October. Sounds like plenty stuff to keep folks busy and plenty of learning opportunities, too. Wish we were there.
Oct 9-11, Honolulu, Ala Moana Park
Talk Story Festival 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday Night- Obake Stories
Saturday Night - Real Life Tales
Sunday - Revelations
Story Telling Workshop Sunday 2-5 p.m.
FeaturingLopaka Kapanui, "Tita" Kathy Collins; Alton Chung; Dan Kelin; Nyla Fujii-Babb; Dan Seki; Lyn Ford; Michael Pareni and Kuniko
Cost: Manuahi
Maui - Haleakala
October 10
Talk and Hike with the Birds
Waikamoi Preserve
9 a.m.
Approx. 5 miles lecture and hike on a boardwalk wher you can see birds such as red `apapane, Maui parrotbill and the Maui creeper.
Price: Manuahi, but reservations need be made call 808-573-0280
Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko
at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
October 10
Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua's Halau Palaihiwa o Kaipuwai performs at the hula platform at Ka`auea
Price: Manuahi, but park entrance fees apply
October 10
Eo E `Emalani I Alaka`i
Koke`e State Park, Kaua`i
10 a.m.
Since its inception in 1988, the `Emalani Festival has become one of the most authentic and powerful Hawaiian cultural experiences The even commemorates the 1871 journey of Queen Emma to the upland forest of Alaka`i. Featuring Live Hawaiian music, halau hula, historical displays and a re-enactment of the Queen's entrance in Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback (at noon).
Price: Manuahi
Sunday, October 11
Moloka`i Hoe
Annual men's 41 mile Moloka`i to O`ahu Outrigger canoe race across the Kaiwi Channel. Paddles up at Moloka`i's Hale o Lono beach at 7:30 a.m. Finish line is Duke's Beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.
October 16-18
Hilo Wayfinding and Navigation Festival
`Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo, Hawai`i
Talks by noted voyagers, workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to learn about the culture of the Pacific canoe community.
October 18
Hulihe`e Palace, Ali`i Drive, Kailua, Hawai`i
Stroll 1 p.m. Concert 4 p.m.
Concert featuring the Merrie Monarch Men's Glee Club and hula. After the concert, plenty kama`aina discounts at restaurants and shops all along Ali`i Drive.
Price: Manuahi
October 22 through January 31
In Honor of Grandmothers
Honolulu Academy of the Arts
The Academy of Arts often receives gifts from people who donate cherished items in honor of their grandmothers, some of which inspired this exhibit. Diverse examples with fascinating histories.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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les_maverick
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 8:20:06 PM
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Thanks Wanda,
We are heading to Oahu tomorrow, and Maui next Friday .... |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2009 : 09:34:17 AM
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Don't forget the uke festival on Maui -- FREE!
Sunday October 18 1-6pm
Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Events Lawn
Bring your own seating. Announced performers are Na Palapalai, Hulu Lindsey, Kamaka Fernandez, Richard Ho`opi`i, The Hula Honeys, Kanekoa featuring Vince Esquire, Herb Ohta San with Nando Suan, and many more.
There are always vendors of food, lei, arts & crafts, and beverages.
Wear plenny sunscreen! 
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Hawai`i Calendar of Events, October 2009
