Punana Leo O Kawaiaha'o photo
The ocean is the focus of the free E Malama I Ke Kai
Ocean Festival at Ihilani Resort and Spa Saturday.
Entertainment will be provided by some the island's top local artists including 1999 Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year Kekuhi Kanahele, Sudden Rush, Melveen Leed, Loyal Garner and Iva Kinimaka, George Kuo and friends, Halau Kealakapawa, Na Pualei O Likolehua, and others.
There will be free HPD keiki identification cards available, games and activities for all ages, and of course, ono food for sale. On the menu are fresh fried fish, beef stew plate, Hawaiian kalua pig plate, shoyu chicken plate, hot dogs and hamburgers, poi mochi, shave ice and drinks, but no alcohol.
There will also be a special appearance by the crew of the Makali'i voyaging canoe.
Admission and parking are free. All proceeds from booth sales will benefit Punana Leo (Hawaiian language) schools on Oahu. The event is being sponsored by Punana Leo O Kawaiaha'o and Ihilani.
For more information call Ihilani's concierge desk at 679-0079 or Punana Leo O Kawaiaha'o at 536-7999.
The 35-member Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of the Agricultural Academy of Lublin, Poland, will share its music and dances during "Polish Days in Hawaii," beginning Sunday. Enjoy Polish music and
dance next weekPerformances will be at Polynesian Cultural Center at 5:30 Monday through Thursday. Additional performances take place as follows:
Sunday -- Ala Moana Shopping Center stage, noon; and Kapiolani Park Bandstand Polish Fair, 4 to 8 p.m.
The ensemble has earned several awards in Poland and abroad.
For more information, call the Polynesian Cultural Center at 293-3333.
On the Tube
Tomorrow
"Emme's Island Moments," 9 p.m., rebroadcast 2 p.m. July 31, KHON/FOX. Emme Tomimbang profiles island businesses and business people marking milestone anniversaries.
Saturday
"Island Beat," 10 a.m., CNBC. Basic bon dance tips; the meaning of bon season.
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