STAR-BULLETIN / 2002 The Waikiki Ho'olaule'a had 11 different stages of entertainment last year, compared to nine stages this year, but that doesn't mean there will be less fun. Nolan and Uilani Arasato enjoyed the music of Kapena on Kalakaua Avenue last year.

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Ho‘olaule‘a
comes to
Waikiki

Program Schedule

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Star-Bulletin Staff
features@starbulletin.com

Aloha Festivals continues this week with another street party, this time in Waikiki. There'll be nine stages set up to accommodate some 35 bands, solo performers and hula halau during the Waikiki Ho'olaule'a that starts at 7 p.m. tonight on Kalakaua Avenue.

Thousands of people are expected to show up to enjoy the entertainment, multicultural cuisine available for purchase from food booths and sales of Hawaiian crafts.

Pick up an Aloha Festivals ribbon on site for $5 and enjoy discount admission to several island attractions as the celebration continues.

Here is a day-by-day listing of highlights. (See accompanying calendar for the Waikiki Ho'olaule'a lineup.)

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STAR-BULLETIN / 2002 Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners Na Palapalai: Kea Costa, left, Kehau Tamure and Kuana Torres; and (inset) Keahiwai: Lei Melket, left, and Mailani Makainai; are just a two of the acts performing tonight in Waikiki.

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Today

>> Royal arrival on the beach: Royal court members will make their way to Waikiki Beach on a canoe. The sound of conch shells announces the arrival, followed by a program of hula, chant and offerings at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Ocean Lawn, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

>> Waikiki Ho'olaule'a: Party-goers will take to the streets of Waikiki with a block party including dancing, entertainment, ethnic foods for purchase, and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Several entertainment stages will showcase a variety of hula and music performances, and there will be booths for the purchase of flower, shell and feather lei, 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue, from Lewers Street to Kapahulu Avenue.

Tomorrow

>> Waialua Taro Festival: Head to the North Shore to celebrate the revival of taro farming. Enjoy entertainment by musicians and hula halau, ethnic foods, craft booths, laulau and taro recipes, art displays, educational booths and "Grown and Made in Waialua" products on display and for sale. Wear an Aloha Festivals ribbon to receive discounts at select booths. The site is next to the Waialua Community Association at 66-434 Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 638-7229.

>> Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel Celebration: Enjoy a day of activities in celebration of Aloha Festivals, including a 10 a.m. appearance by the Aloha Festivals Royal Court. Call 922-0811 for information.

>> Lovely Hula Hands: See Napunaheleonapua and Halau Hula 'O Namakakualii perform, then browse through a farmer's market with fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers, lei- and haku-making demonstrations, lei sales and made-in-Hawaii crafts, at Hawaii Kai Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 396-0766 for information.

>> A Celebration of Hula: Windward Mall hosts this showcase featuring Na Hoku Hanohano entertainers, artisans, crafts, food, giveaways and an appearance by the Aloha Festivals Royal Court, 1 to 7 p.m. Call 235-1143 for information.

>> "200 Years of Hawaii -- The Hawaiian Monarchy Collection": A fashion journey featuring gowns, holoku and heirloom jewelry of Hawaii's alii, beginning with Queen Kaahumanu through Queen Liliuokalani's reign. Includes a hula performance, an appearance by the King's Guard and performance of "Ku'u Pua 'O Paoakalani, The Queen's Song." From 2 to 3 p.m. at Kahala Mall Center Court. Call 732-7736, ext. 11, for information.

>> "Ku Ha'ahe (To Cherish With Pride)": The Outrigger Reef on the Beach's 2nd annual luau takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. on the hotel's pool deck, at 2169 Kalia Road. Produced and written by kumu hula Blaine Kia, the performance will showcase the art of hula from its ancient beginnings (kahiko) through its modern form (auana). Oli (chanting), mele (the poetry and composition of song), ka wa kahiko (the customs and protocols of storytelling) and kumu loea (the mastering of Hawaiian skills and crafts) also will be part of the show's theme. The cost for the dinner, show and one cocktail is $60 for adults, and $30 (including one non-alcoholic drink) for keiki 3 to 12. For reservations, call 924-6069.

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Waikiki Ho'olaule'a schedule

Here is the entertainment lineup for tonight's Aloha Festivals Waikiki Ho'olaule'a:

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, at Lewers Street (sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Culture & Arts and KQMQ)
>> 7 to 8 p.m.: Kumu hula Leimomi Ho and Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula
>> 8:10 to 9:10 p.m.: Mika Goto Hula Studio and The Keale Ohana
>> 9:20 to 10:20 p.m.: Na Opio O Ku'ulao Hula Halau and Polynesian Revue

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Seaside (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and KINE)
>> 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Halau Hula O Pohai Kealoha
>> 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.: Halau Hula O Maiki
>> 8:45 to 9:30 p.m.: Maunalua
>> 9:45 to 10:30 p.m.: Na Palapalai

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Diamond Head (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and KKEA)
>> 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Halau Hula O Nawahine
>> 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.: Halau Hula 'Olana
>> 8:45 to 9:30 p.m.: The Ladies of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and the Men of Kahulaliwai, kumu hula Blaine Kia
>> 9:45 to 10:30 p.m.: Halau Hula O Maile with Ledward Kaapana

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and The Big Kahuna)
>> 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Kalia
>> 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.: Na Ho'okele
>> 8:30 to 9 p.m.: Ale Ale Kai V
>> 9:15 to 9:45 p.m.: Vaihi

Sheraton Moana Surfrider (Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki and KSSK-FM)
>> 7 to 7:55 p.m.: Augie Rey
>> 8:10 to 8:50 p.m.: Ka'ala Boys
>> 9 to 10:30 p.m.: Simplisity

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa, Ewa end (Bank of Hawaii and American Express, and KCCN FM100)
>> 7 to 7:45 p.m.: The Next Generation
>> 7:55 to 8 p.m.: Island Idol winner
>> 8:10 to 8:45 p.m.: Keahiwai
>> 9 to 9:45 p.m.: Three Plus
>> 10 to 10:30 p.m.: Sudden Rush/Mr. Tripp

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Diamond Head end (Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa and KRTR)
>> 7 to 8 p.m.: Cory Oliveros Band
>> 8:15 to 9 p.m.: Rubber Soul
>> 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.: Pipeline Band

Pacific Beach Hotel (Pacific Beach Hotel and KGMZ)
>> 7 to 7:45 p.m.: Air Force Band Hana Hou
>> 7:55 to 8:40 p.m.: Army Band Tropic Lightning Rock Band
>> 8:50 to 9:35 p.m.: Marine Forces Pacific Show Band
>> 9:45 to 10:30 p.m.: Navy Band Tsunami

Aston Waikiki Beach (Aston Hotels & Resorts and KDNN)
>> 7 to 7:45 p.m.: Inoa'ole
>> 7:55 to 8:30 p.m.: Ho'onu'a
>> 8:40 to 9:30 p.m.: Kapena
>> 9:40 to 10:30 p.m.: Natural Vibrations

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