Aloha Festivals
turns 50
Oahu
(celebrated Sept. 13 to 22):1. - Buy a golden anniversary Aloha Festivals ribbon; $5.
2. - Go "stylin'" in 50th anniversary Aloha Festivals-print aloha attire in four color combinations, Hilo Hattie stores on four islands.
3. - Buy the Aloha Festivals Golden Anniversary "Hali'a Aloha" (Treasured Memories) CD, featuring soprano Nina Keali'iwahamana and other performers, $15.99 at stores.
4. Friday - Aloha Festivals opening ceremonies with the Royal Court, chant and hula, 5:30 p.m., Iolani Palace.
5. Friday - Join 150,000 street revelers at Downtown Ho'olaule'a, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
6. Friday - Observe float building for the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, 6 p.m. to midnight, Hilton Hawaiian Village.
7. Friday and Sept. 20 - Fireworks at 8 p.m. culminate a procession, flag ceremony and musical revue, 6:45 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village dome to the Superpool.
8. Friday and Sept. 20 - Olomana with Hoku Award-winning Haunani Apoliona and Jerry Santos perform, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Hilton Hawaiian Village Paradise Lounge.
9. Friday to Sept. 22 - Aunty Genoa Keawe and Her Hawaiians highlight a week of entertainment, Windward Mall. Call 235-1143.
10. Friday to Sept. 22 - "Pau hana" sunset serenading and hula by the Islanders, Hiram Olsen Trio and former Miss Hawaii Kanoe Miller, 5 to 8 p.m., Halekulani Hotel's House Without a Key.
11. Saturday - Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, 9:30 a.m. from Ala Moana Park.
12. Sunday - Plantation Heritage Festival with ethnic foods, sports of immigrant field workers, crafts and dance, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hawaii's Plantation Village in Waipahu. Call 677-0110.
13. Tuesdays - Experience the state's co-official language at Kama'ilio Hawaiian-conversational sessions, 3:30 p.m. to sunset, Ala Moana Park by Magic Island parking lot bathhouse; free.
14. Wednesday - Armed Forces bands in "A Salute to Hawaii" concert, 7 p.m., Waikiki Shell.
15. Sept. 20-21 - Preview "Somewhere in Time" auction's antiques, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21, historic Waterhouse Home in Nuuanu. Call 595-8400. (Auction 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21; admission)
16. Sept. 20 - Sample isle delectables at Made with Aloha Festival product show, 5 to 9 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki hotel.
17. Sept. 20 - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and Na Leo Pilimehana headline Waikiki Ho'olaule'a, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
18. Sept. 21 - A Day at Queen Emma's Summer Palace offers hula, music, homemade jams and baked goods, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission. Call 595-6291.
19. Sept. 21 - Inaugural Steel Guitar and Slack Key Guitar Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., McCully Shopping Center. Call 955-7377.
20. Sept. 21 - Register to dance "Waikiki" and "Aloha Week Hula" in the Waikiki Hula extravaganza with a cast of thousands, 6 p.m., Waikiki Beach. Call 545-1771 or 1-(800)-852-7690.
21. Sept. 21 - Ho'opi'i Brothers and Makaha Sons headline Hali'a Aloha Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Waikiki Shell.
22. Sept. 22 - Aloha Sunday Services with Aloha Festivals Royal Court, 8:30 a.m., Central Union Church.
23. Sept. 22 - 'Ohana Day with entertainment and petting zoo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kualoa Ranch.
24. Sept. 26-27 - The newly restored Hawai'i Theatre stages "Lili'uokalani," starring Leo Anderson Akana, 7:30 p.m.; admission.
25. Sept. 27-29 - 12th annual Hawai'i Seniors Fair, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; Hawaii State 'Ukulele Standoff, 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Call 532-7300.
26. Sept. 28-29 - Eat malassadas at '96 Festa - Portuguese Around the World, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 845-1616.
27. Sept. 28 - Hawaiian Language Spelling Bee for 3rd to 7th graders, 10 a.m., Ward Warehouse. Hula follows at 12:15 p.m.
28. Sept. 29 - Bankoh Na Wahine O Ke Kai 41-mile women's outrigger canoe race from Molokai to Oahu ends about 11 a.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village pier.
29. Oct. 5-6 - Indian Powwow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thomas Square.
30. Oct. 12 - Hispanic Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kapiolani Park.
31. Oct. 13 - Bankoh Moloka'i Hoe men's canoe race finishes about 10:25 a.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village pier.
32. Oct. 18 - Lokomaika'i 'Aha Himeni Festival features 14 choirs, 7 p.m., St. John's Church in Mililani.
33. Oct. 18-20 - Hula 'Oni E keiki hula contest, Hilton Hawaiian Village; admission.
34. Nov. 1 - Royal Ball, 6 to 11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village; admission. Call 545-1771.
Kauai
(Sept. 20 to 29):35. Sept. 21 - Learn to care for sacred Hawaiian sites, 8:30 a.m., Poli'ahu Heiau in Waimea.
36. Sept. 23 - Kaua'i Mokihana Festival composers contest and concert, 7 p.m., Kauai Outrigger Hotel; admission. Call 822-2166.
37. Sept. 24 - Storytelling with kupuna (elders), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Kapaa State Library.
38. Sept. 28 - Kaua'i Mokihana Festival 'Ukulele Jam, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Kekaha Neighborhood Center.
39. Sept. 29 - Hula Ho'ike features Kauai halau (schools), 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Princeville Hotel.
Molokai
(Sept. 27 to Oct. 6):40. Sept. 28 - Molokai Mule Run (10:30 a.m.), parade (9 a.m.) and ho'olaule'a (noon), Kaunakakai.
Big Island
(Oct. 4 to 13):41. Oct. 5 - Paniolo parade/-ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Waimea.
42. Oct. 6 - Public sampling follows Sam Choy Poke Contest, 11:30 a.m., Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
43. Oct. 10 - International Kupuna Hula Festival, 6 p.m., Kona Surf Resort; admission. Call 323-3190.
44. Oct. 12 - Royal Ball, 6 to 11:30 p.m., Hilton Waikoloa Village; admission. Call 322-KONA.
45. Oct. 13 - Royal Horse Races, 10 a.m., Pana'ewa Equestrian Center in Hilo; admission.
Maui
(Oct. 4 to 13):46. Oct. 3-6 - Maui County Fair, War Memorial Stadium, Wailuku; admission $3 and $1.50. Call 242-2721.
47. Oct. 12 - Hana parade/celebration, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
48. Oct. 13 - Lahaina parade/ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
49. Oct. 18-20 - Solo children's hula contest, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel.
Lanai
(Oct. 11 to 20):50. Oct. 12 - Parade/ho'olaule'a, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lanai City.