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1998

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AND THE MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER SCHEDULE September 3, Chasing Amy. September 10, A Chef in Love. September16, Brassed Off! September 24, Female Perversions. Call:242-7469.

HERB KANE RECENT IMAGES September 1 - 26. Art exhibit at Ramsay Galleries in historic Chinatown in Honolulu. The artist is one of the most famous living artists of old Hawai`i. Call: 537-ARTS.

BLUE BIRD RHAPSODY September 3 - 7. The Kennedy Theatre presents Blue Bird Rhapsody, by Shuji Terayama, the first of the Earle Ernst Lab, 1997-1998 Season. Call: 956-7655.

THE QUEEN'S SERENADE September 6. The Friends of `Iolani Palace present this musical birthday tribute to Queen Lili`uokaiani on the front steps of the `Iolani Palace, at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call 522-0822.

CLYDE KINDY SPROAT FALSETTO CONTEST September 7. Kahilu Theater, Parker Ranch Shopping Center, Mamalahoa Highway in Kamuela at 2 p.m. An old-time talk-story , unamplified falsetto singing contest broadcast over radio station KCCN. Tickets:$13 (includes Aloha Festival ribbon) or $8 without Aloha Festival ribbon. Call: Glory Ann Akau, 885-8086.

KENNEDY THEATRE PRIME TIME September 3 - 7. Prime time at the Ernst Lab Theatre presents Blue Bird Rhapsody. Call: 956-2598.

KENNEDY THEATRE LATE NIGHT AT THE ERNST LAB THEATRE September 3 - 18. Late Night Theatre presents The Devil and Billy Markham. Call: 956-2598.

HAWAI`I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND ARTS 30th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION September 4 - October 12. An exhibition, at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, of works from the State art collection with catalog and educational components. Call: 532-8700.

THE QUEEN'S SERENADE September 6. Front steps of `Iolani Palace, at 5 p.m. This year's serenade will feature Willy K. and Amy along witha tribute composed by James Wong. Aunty Genoa Keawe and the Royal Hawaiian Band will appear. Call: 522-0827.

HAWAI`I CRAFTSMEN ANNUAL EXHIBITION September 6 - 28. This juried exhibit holds a central place in Hawai`i Craftsmen's programs, being one of the finest vehicles available in Hawai`i for craft artists to display their work. Call: 532-8700.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS EXHIBITION SCHEDULE Sophie Calle: Last Seen, September 11 - October 26; Hawai`i in Transition: Studies from the Voyage of Louis de Freycinet, September 18 - December 7; Unending Path: Paintings by Huang Zhongfang, September 24 - November 12; Lauren Okano: "Sho & Tell" Exhibition, September 5 - 28. Call: 532-8700.

IOLANI PALACE & QUEEN LILIU`OKALANI September 6. This royal palace in downtown Honolulu celebrates the birthday of Queen Liliu`okalani at 4:30 p.m. with free entertainment for the public. Call: 522-0832.

DESIGN FOR SURVIVAL September 6 - 7. Two day workshop presented by the Honolulu Academy of Arts, features Thomas Mann. Call: 532-8712.

MAUI TRIATHLON September 6. Swimmers, bicyclist, and runners compete in individual and iron team race on Maui. This event has both ironman and Olympic distances. Call: 572-5071.

E LAU HOE CANOE RACE FOR WOMEN September 7. Sponsored by Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. From Magic Island to Pokai Bay. 8 a.m.

HAWAIIAN FALSETTO CONTEST September 7. The Frank B. Shaner Hawaiian Falsetto Contest is held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu as part of Aloha Festivals. Call: 545-1771.

"WONDER WALK" GUIDED HIKE September 7, 14. Register at Kokee Natural History Museum, 1 p.m., $3 donation. Call: 335-9975.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE September 8 - 19. A juried art exhibit featuring local Hawaii artists, sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Amfac Exhibition Hall in downtown Honolulu. This 19th Annual Art Exhibit will also feature 19 well-known artists of Hawaii. Exhibition hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am - 5pm, Free admission. Call: (808) 949-5531.

6TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LAHAINA September 12 - 14. Lahaina Center on Maui hosts cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and entertainment. Call: 667-9194.

ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILLE AND FIREWORKS September 12 and 19. A tribute to King David Kaiakaua at Hilton Hawai`i Village. Included in the festivities are the king's procession, flag ceremony, precision rifle drill, musical revue and a spectacular aerial fireworks display. 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Call: 949-4321, ext. 70071.

O`AHU ALOHA FESTIVAL September 12- 21. The 51st Aloha Festival kicks off with opening ceremonies at Bishop Square and a Downtown Ho`olaule`a in Honolulu. The festival theme is Aloha Hali`a, treasured memories. Floral Parades, Hawaiian Royal Balls, Steel Guitar Festival, storytelling, horse racing, paniolo hat and lei contests, fishing tournaments and ukulele performances are planned through Sept. 22. Call: 545-1771.

BIG ISLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL HO`OLAULEA September 12. This celebration of Hawaiian crafts, foods, music and dance will be held at Keauhou Shopping Center on the Kona Coast.

BANANA POKA BASKET WORKSHOP September 13. Gather forest vines and learn how to make baskets. Register at the Kokee Natural History Museum. Call: 335-9975.

BIG ISLAND ALOHA FESTIVAL PARADE & HO`OLAULEA September 13. This colorful event takes place in Holualoa, a historic coffee town on the mountain above Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.

FLORAL PARADE September 13. Aloha Festival parade travels through downtown Honolulu as part of the Oahu Aloha Festivals, an annual event. Call: 545-1771.

ALOHA FESTIVALS ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ILIKAI/HOTEL NIKKO WAIKIKI September 13. Free entertainment after the Floral Parade including Hawaiian music and hula , taiko drummers, a Japanese choir and a CHinese lion dance. (7:45 - 8:30 p.m.) Call: 949-3811.

ALOHA SECTION PGA MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS September 13 - 17. Wailea Gold Course, Wailea Golf Club. Call: 875-7450.

STEEL GUITAR TRIBUTE September 13 - 20. Steel guitar artists perform in celebration of Aloha Festivals at Halekulani's House Without A Key. (7:45 - 8:30 p.m.) Call: 923-2311.

KEIKI MAKAHIKI This children's day is a festival of games, music, dance and sports at Pu`uhonua O Honaunau, the City of Refuge, an ancient Hawaiian cultural park on the Kona Coast.

PEAMAN INTERNATIONAL BIATHLON September 14. This sporting event, beginning at 8 a.m. with a swim at Kailua Pier in Kailua-Kona, attracts athletes from all over the world. Call: 329-PEAS

SKIPPY KAMAKAWIWAO`OLE RACE FOR MEN September 14. Sponsored by Outrigger Canoe Club, Maunalua Bay Beach Park to Nanakuli Beach Park, on Oahu . 8 a.m..

FALSETTO CONTEST September 15. 3rd annual fund-raising event, sponsored by Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki, at Hawaii Theatre, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Aloha Festivals. Tickets are $15-20 for purchase at Hawai`i Theatre call: 528-0506 or Connections Outlet, 545-4000.

MADE WITH ALOHA FESTIVAL September 15 - 19. An exhibit at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki featuring hundreds of Hawai`i-made product, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Call: 921-6045.

DOWNTOWN LUNCH HOUR CLASSES September 17. No texbooks, no homework, a painless way to learn the Hawaiian language. Student will learn Hawaiian pronunciation as well as basic conversational skills. Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. or noon. Registration is $5. Call 522-0822.

MAUI ULTIMATE CYCLING CHALLENGE A bike ride up the slope of Haleakala Volcano challenges pros and amateurs as they pedal to the 10,000-foot summit. Call: 575-9151.

NA LEI O HAWAI`I Na Lei O Hawaii is an annual lei- making contests, as part of Aloha Week Festival celebration at Wailoa Center in Hilo. Call: 933-4360.

ALOHA FROM OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI ON THE BEACH September 17. Get into the aloha spirit with a day of Hawaiian arts, crafts, music, entertainment and food in the hotel's lobby. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call: 921-6839.

SEIZANKAI Castle Theater. This Japanese folk music group features old-style guitar music. Call: 242-7469.

HAWAII COUNTY FAIR September 17 - 21. This years Hawai`i County Fair is to be held in Hilo. Call 961-8720.

HAWAI`I IN TRANSITION September 18 - December 7. The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents studies from the voyage of Louis de Freycinet. Call: 532-8712.

HAWAIIANA AT ASTON'S PACIFIC MONARCH September 19. A week-long cultural celebration featuring lau hala weaving, handcrafted Hawaiian arts and crafts and food samples. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Call: 923-9805.

OAHU ROYAL COURT SUNSET CEREMONY September 19. The Royal Court and torch bearers greet the King as he arrives by canoe at Waikiki Beach on the Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian. A hula halau also will perform during this ceremony. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call: 545-1771.

44th ANNUAL WAIKIKI HOLLAULEA September 19. The largest block party on Oahu features food booths, flower lei vendors and live performance stages at various locations in Waikiki. Call: 545-1771.

ALOHA FESTIVALS September 19 - 28. This month long event on the Big Island features royal Hawaiian courts and cultural entertainment. Call: 326-9425.

13th ANNUAL KAUA'I MOKIHANA FESTIVAL September 19 - 27. Festival highlights include a flowerless lei competition, folk arts workshops, concerts, an art and entertainment day and hula competitions. Call: 822-4561 or 822-2166. http://www.kauai.net/~kwc1/Arts/

STORYTELLERS: KA LIMA KUIKI O MAUI September 20 - October 11. (The Quilting Hands of Maui) Kazum International Gallery, daily except Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

HANA RELAYS ON MAUI September 20. A relay team race travels along the famous Hana Highway. Call: 871-6441.

WILLIE AH YEE INVITATIONAL CANOE RACE September 20. Call: 558-8422.

LAUHALA WEAVING WORKSHOP September 20. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaua`i Museum, with Margaret Lovett. Bring lunch. Call: 245-6931.

BANKOH NA WAHINE O HAWAI`I September 21. 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Many of Hawai`i's top women entertainers will bring their musical and dancing talents to the stage at the Bishop Museum for the 9th annual festival. The concert features a diverse range of talents, both traditional and contemporary, reflecting the richness and diversity of the Hawaiian music scene. Call: 239-4336

SAM CHOY POKE CONTEST September 21. The sixth annual recipe contest for creating poke, a favorite island food made from raw ingredients, from fish, to seaweed, to squid to macadamia nuts. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on the Kohala Coast Call: 885-8086.

53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO September 23 - October 19. The Honolulu Academy of Arts is showing a series of mini-shows, honoring Ando Hiroshige's birth. The mini-shows are held in Gallery 18b. Call: 532-8700.

PAINTINGS BY HUANG ZHONGFANG September 24 opening. The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents paintings by Hong Kong artist Huang Zhongfang. Show runs through November 12. Call: 532-8700.

KAUA`I FLORAL PARADE Kaua`i Floral Parade celebrates Aloha Festivals with Hawaiian princesses on horseback.

WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL September 26. 6 - 9 p.m. at Kilhana Carriage House, features silent auction. Navy league of the United States, Kaua`i Council.

HO`ONANEA HOU September 26. Hawaiian Music Series Concert featuring Willie K and Amy Hanaiali`i. 7:30 p.m. at the Castle Theater. Call: 242-7469.

WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT September 26 - 28. Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwill, Kaua`i.

HIROSHIMA September 27. Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. A truly global group, their music is a marriage of different cultures with blends of jazz and R&B. Proceeds will benefit Maui Community College, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i and Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Call: 242-7469.

MEMORY WALK ON MAUI September 27. Annual fund-raiser for the Alzheimer's Association Maui Branch. This fun event begins at 7:30 am at the Ka`ahumanu Center. Enjoy a short walk up to Wailuku and return to the Ka`ahumanu Center for great entertainment, refreshments and prizes. Memory Walk brochures/pledge forms will be available from the Alzheimer's Association Maui Branch. For more information call the Alzheimer's Association at 871-5150, send a fax to 871-6268 or e-mail wcober@maui.net

RUN TO THE SUN September 27. Run from sea level on Maui to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala. From the town of Paia to the top of Haleakala. Call: 871-6441.

POW WOW September 27 - 28. At the Waimea Ballpark from 9am to closing on both days. This is to be a no drug/no alcohol event. Free admission; free parking; food; Native American as well as Native Hawaiian crafts and is a family oriented affair. Call Carol Folsom: 967-8546.

MOLOKA`I ALOHA FESTIVALS September 28 - October 12. A cultural celebration of music and dance on the most Hawaiian island with a parade, the Moloka`i Mule Run and a Ho`olaulea, all in Kaunakakai. Call: 800-852-7690.

19TH ANNUAL BANKOH NA WAHINE O KE KAI September 28. Top female paddling crews from around the world will compete in the 19th annual 40.8-mile women's Moloka`i-to-O`ahu world championship long distance outrigger canoe race. The race will begin at Moloka`i's Hale O Lono Harbor, adjacent to Moloka`i Ranch, and finish at the Hilton Hawaiian Village beachfront area in Waikiki. Call: Linda Chinn, 537-8658 or Carol Hogan, 325-7400 or website: www.boh.com.

FALSETTO AND STORYTELLING CONTEST This event in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country takes place in Waimea on the Big Island at Kahilu Theatre and honors Hawaiian cowboy Kindy Sproat.

VOLCANO ART CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS The complete schedule. For more information call: 967-8222.