Da Kine
Wednesday, January 1, 1997

Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Kanoelehua Miller

Kilts in order for Bobby Burns bash

WHEN you sang "Auld Lang Syne" last night, remember the song's composer Robert Burns, whose 238th birthday is marked Jan. 25.

That evening a Burns dinner unfolds at the Ilikai Hotel Pacific Ballroom, with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Then, Peabody Award winner Terence Knapp portrays the late National Poet of Scotland.

Entertainment also features the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, the Celtic Pipes and Drums band, and U.S. National Scottish fiddle champion Elke Baker. Two young ladies perform Highlands dances, accordion/concertina player John Williams performs, and Kalani Brady sings.

Tickets are $43.50 for members of the Caledonian Society of Hawaii, $46.50 for nonmembers and guests, and $41.50 for seniors. Reserve at 538-7489.


Latest word on anime, clowns

Animated samurai and female clowns are featured topics at a free doubleheader Jan. 26 at Borders Ward Centre.

Vilsoni Hereniko, author, educator and playwright of Rotuma island, speaks at

3 p.m. on Pacific islanders empowering themselves through literature, art, film and theater.

Hereniko signs his book "Woven Gods: Female Clowns and Power in Rotuma," shows a 15-minute video on han mane ak su (female clown) and her victims, and gives insights on his native Polynesian island. He was raised in a traditional manner, then earned a Ph.D. degree in 1991.

Earlier, Professor Antonia Levi of Whitman College hosts a 1 p.m. book signing and talk. She autographs her latest book "Samurai from Outer Space: Understanding Japanese Animation." A Ph.D. in Japanese history from Stanford University, Levi speaks on the phenomenon of Japanese animation - known to initiates as anime - and shows examples of Japanese anime.

For information, call 591-8995.


Finale for female bodyboarders

Native Hawaiian competitors are invited to enter free this month's eighth annual World Championship of Women's Bodyboarding, event executive director Carol Philips said. The $15,000 contest takes place at Pipeline beach on Oahu's North Shore on two days with the best waves from Jan. 28 through Feb. 10.

This tour finale draws the Top 16 as well as the best female bodyboarders from around the world. Competitors include Stephanie Pettersen, first tour winner in Japan; Bianca Andrade, tour winner in Brazil; and Daniela Freitas, five-time tour winner.

For information, call 638-1149.


Heine, halau in anniversary show

Join kumu hula Leina'ala Kalama Heine and Na Pualei O Likolehua at the halau's 20th anniversary celebration Feb. 9 at Hawaii Theatre Center. Heine is the long-time featured dancer with the Brothers Cazimero.

The three-hour concert - called " 'My Hula Book Hanauna No Na Kau A Kau ... For Generations to Come" - features song, dance and memories. Tickets for the 4 p.m. event are $22.50 for reserved seating, available at the theater box office. Or call 488-0235, Ext. 2.


Fashions from the heart

Iolani School hosts a pre-Valentine's "Straight from the Heart XV" fashion show/luncheon Feb. 9 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

Former Miss Hawaii Kanoelehua Miller directs the fashion show, featuring designs by Cielo at the Kahala Mall, A New Season, Vows Bridal Salon and others.

A boutique and bake sale open at 9:30 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch and fashions. Also, Iolani's Hokuloa Singers entertain, along with the school's orchestra, concert band, stage band and chorus groups.

Tickets at $35 each are available by calling the school at 943-2238.


Compiled by Catherine Kekoa Enomoto, Star-Bulletin.



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