Archive for "May 1st, 2014"

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)

Kauai

Daily: Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. May 1 – Kevin Brown; May 7&8 – Kimo West; May 14&15 – Ledward Kaapana; May 21&22 – Chino Montero; May 28 & 29 – Jeff Peterson. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program

Maui

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Lei Day Celebration 2014

Oahu

Thursday & Friday, May 1 & 2:
Lei Day Celebration 2014. The Hawaiian Lei Day Celebration events began in 1927. The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue whereby one day of the year is set aside to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers. This event honors Hawai`i’s people and their rich heritage. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day at Thursday’s event. Thursday – Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand, 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday – Mauna Ala and Kawaiahao Church, 2261 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 768-3042 or visit www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/leiday/index.htm.