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Monday, October 27, 1997

Ho'olaule'a at Kamehameha Schools

The annual Ho'olaule'a at Kamehameha Schools will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 this year, on the schools' elementary campus. The theme of the event, sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools' Association of Teachers and Parents, is "E Ola Mau Ka Ho'ilina," (The Legacy of Pauahi Lives On).

There will be plate lunches, neighbor island food specialities, games, a petting zoo, and sales of produce, preserves and crafts. Continuous entertainment will be provided by Pacific Blue, Kapena, Tropical Knights, Dis Guys, Brother Noland, Sudden Rush, Baba B, Mauna Lua and the schools' elementary chorus, concert glee club, ROTC drill team and Warrior Marching Band.

Proceeds support enrichment programs for the Kamehameha students. Admission is free; no coolers or alcohol allowed. Call 842-8623.

Karate meet selects national champion

About 1,000 karate athletes will compete in the Junior Olympics & Masters Karate Championships Nov. 28 and 29 at the Blaisdell Center Arena.

Members of the Hawaii-based Japan International Karate Center will take part along with athletes from other dojo from around the country. Among Island competitors will be Jamie Migia and Aaron Oandasan.

The two-day martial arts event will feature team and individual competitions in three categories: kata (form), kobudo (weapons) and kumite (sparring). Winners will qualify to represent the United States in Budapest, Hungary, in December.

There also will be demonstrations of the sport by international champions and masters.

The matches will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Tickets are $10 a day; children under 5, free. They are available by call 593-1153 or at the Blaisdell box office on the days of the event.

Palace tours honor queen

The Friends of 'Iolani Palace will commemorate the birthday of Queen Kapi'olani with two nights of free tours Dec. 26 and 27.

The tours will begin at 6 p.m. and continue every 10 minutes; the last tour begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are first-come, first-serve; distribution begins at 5:30 p.m.

The tours will include views of the Blue Room, Throne room and Grand Hall. The grounds and palace will be decorated with lanterns as they were for a festive event during the monarchy. There all will be showings of a video on the Hawaiian monarchy throughout the evenings at the theater in the 'Iolani Barracks.

Information: 522-0832.

Artists Group exhibits

The Artists Group will present its fifth biennial exhibit Nov. 5 through 29 at Linekona Academy Art Center.

Artists Gail Bakutis, Ann Beeson, Elly Brodsky, Lucille Cooper, Ka Ning Fong, Shirley Hasenyager, Susan McGovney Hansen, Alison Manaut, Margo Mitchell, Mary Mitsuda and Dodie Warren will present pieces in a variety of media.

Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed on Mondays and Nov. 27. An opening reception will take place 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

Information: 262-5069.




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