Monday, September 1, 1997 Japanese classical music star Kineya Katsukuni, master of the three-string samisen, presents a performance- Samisen style
demonstration from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
tomorrow at the Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall at the East-West Center.
With an ensemble of vocalists, samisen players, drummers and a flutist, Katsukuni will demonstrate techniques and discuss the historical and social context of nagauta music. Then he and the ensemble will perform several pieces.
Admission is free; calabash donations will be accepted. For information, call
944-7177.
The ensemble will also present a free performance 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel.
Although Queen Lili'uokalani was born more than 150 years ago, on Sept. 2, 1838, her birthday is still honored. An exhibit of artifacts, documents and memorabilia relating to the Queen will be presented by Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin to commemorate that day. Display honors Liliuokalani
The exhibit at 1111 Bishop St. features more than 40 items including documents, letters and photographs signed by the Queen, calling cards, palace invitations, a kahili used at her funeral, an order of the medal she wore after becoming Queen, and a letter written by her at age 23.
Open to the public free of charge, the exhibit runs from tomorrow to Sept. 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit will be closed on Sunday. Information: 531-6251.
"Happy Days" are here again -- at least at the University of Hawaii. Hop in socks
The UH College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association is sponsoring a 1950s sock hop with disc jockey Fabulous Woody to the nostalgic theme of "Happy Days at Klum Gym" on Sept. 20.
The dance will start rocking and rolling at 6:30 p.m. and keep on bopping until 11:30 p.m. Rubber-soled shoes or socks are required and '50s attire is more than welcome. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 in advance. Call 956-4051 for information.
Ho'olaule'a Alu Like takes place Sept. 27, with a full-day fair of music, games, crafts and more. Alu Like holds fair
Events run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with music by the Royal Hawaiian Band, a health fair and guided tours of the Hawai'i Computer Training Center at Kawaiaha'o Plaza, and craft fair at Mission Houses Museum.
From 1 to 4 p.m. at 827 Mission Lane there will be a series of videos shown for a $2 donation.
At 5 p.m. there will be a concert at Kawaiaha'o Church honoring Haunani Apoliona, with music by Olomana, Genoa Keawe, Ipo Kumukahi, Frank Hewett and Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pa Olapa, and others. Admission is $15 per person donation; $7 for each child under 12 years old.
The annual ho'olaule'a celebrates Alu Like, in its 23rd year of assisting Hawaiian natives "who are committed to achieving their potential."
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