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[ DA KINE ]
Hula beyond the sea
About 500 hula dancers from 19 halau from Japan will fill the stage at Ala Moana Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday during Hula Ho'olauna Aloha 2004, a two-day festival celebrating Japan's love for the dance.The fest opens with the Ala Moana Centerstage dance exhibition by Japanese and local halau, also featuring chant by kumu hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, followed by kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) performances. Musical guests include Darlene Ahuna, Maunalua and Na Kama.
The festival concludes with the Sunday dance competition among the 19 Japan halau, taking place at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Coconut Grove.
There also will be kahiko performances by the halau of Ed Collier, Blaine Kamalani Kia, Maelia Loebenstein Carter, Olana Ai, and Sonny Ching, and a presentation by designer Nake'u. There is grass seating only.
Both events are free. Call 347-2085 for more information.
Halau from Japan will perform at Hula Ho'olauna Aloha 2004.
JCCH talk set
The importance of Japanese-American experiences during World War II will be discussed at "Challenges to Civil Rights in Threatening Times," from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i first floor, Teruya Courtyard. Admission is free.A panel will give historical accounts of the Japanese-American wartime experience, when many were thrown into makeshift camps due to their ancestry. Panel members include Brian Niiya, editor of the "Encyclopedia of Japanese American History: An A-to-Z Reference from 1868 to the Present"; Gerry Takano, a California architect and preservationist of historical sites; and Diane Matsuda, executive director of the California Cultural and Historical Endowment Board.
The event is part of a summer series related to the exhibit, "Dark Clouds Over Paradise: The Hawai'i Internees Story," in the JCCH Community Gallery, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays through July 31, 2004.
Call 945-7633 for more information.
[ HOME & GARDEN ]
DIY workshops
Plan ahead for the following free do-it-yourself workshops coming up in July at the Home Depot Iwilei store.» 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Use a combo kit to build a planter bench.
» 7 p.m. Thursdays: Design the ultimate kitchen.
» 7 p.m. Friday: Install a ceiling fan.
» Saturdays: 10 a.m., Increase the curb appeal of your home; 2 p.m., Install a lockset.
» 2 p.m. Sundays: Refinish furniture.Also, for this month's Kids Workshop project, held the first Sunday of each month, children will create "America's Birthday Box." Workshops begin at 9 a.m.
Clinics are conducted by skilled Home Depot associates, many are former trades people.
For more information, call Home Depot in Pearl City at 455-1200 or Iwilei at 521-7355.
Garden tales
Story Time at Foster Botanical Gardens begins today as instructor Brandy Rea leads keiki in activities such as reading stories, creating nature crafts, playing games, visiting a tree in the garden and more.The free programs run 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays through July 30.
Reservations required. Call 522-7064.
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