Historic Hawaii Foundation's Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS and DATES TO REMEMBER

June 30

“DIGGING THROUGH THE PAST”

ART LUNCH LECTURE AT THE HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM

Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room – 1st Floor, 250 S. Hotel St., Honolulu

A free lecture by artist Linda Kane, who will discuss her work, inspired by visits to archeological sites in Hawai‘i. Open to the public. 12 noon-1 p.m.

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July 4

Schofield Barracks Centennial Celebration

Historic District Bus Tours (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Schofield Barracks Centennial Ceremony (4:45 p.m. Sills Field)

Kansas Concert (5:30 p.m.)

Fireworks (8:30 p.m.)

Jul 9, 2009

HAWAIIAN ORAL TRADITION DESCRIBES 400 YEARS OF VOLCANIC ACTIVITY AT KILAUEA

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Atherton Hālau, Bishop Museum

$5 General Public; FREE for Members.

Reservations Recommended.

The Hawaiian oral tradition of Pele (the Hawaiian volcano deity) and her youngest sister Hi‘iaka, combined with accounts from the first Europeans to visit the summit of Kilauea, describe 400 years of volcanic activity at the summit of Kilauea during a period of time that until recently, was poorly understood by science. In recent years, volcanologists have begun to decipher this period of time at Kilauea and have found remarkable correlations between volcanic eruptions described in the epic tale of Pele and Hi‘iaka and the results of modern geologic research. These recent geologic studies confirm the essence of Hawaiian oral traditions and illustrate the potential value of examining other Hawaiian chants and stories for more information about past volcanic activity in Hawaii. This captivating lecture will be delivered by Don Swanson, U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. T

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July 9

ULUPO HEIAU HO'IKE FESTIVAL

Kailua YMCA, 1200 Kailua Road, Oahu

Free community-wide festival celebrating the cultural traditions of Ulupō Heiau, Kawainui Marsh & Kailua Ahupua’a.

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July 18

32nd Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival

Moanalua Gardens, Oahu

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) presents Ke Alana o Moanalua…the awakening of Moanalua.” The largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai‘i, the festival honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa who reprised the once banned hula in the district of Moanalua.

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July 24

Due Date for Most Endangered Sites Nominations

August 8

Garden Tour of the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Captain Cook, The Island of Hawaii

Come and see the garden’s collection of native Hawaiian plants while hearing about their traditional cultural uses. This is a free event. For more information: (808) 323-3318.

August 8-9

Grand Reopening of Bishop Museum's Hawaiian Hall

Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Oahu

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August 8-9

"The Biggest Little Airshow on Ford Island"

Pacific Aviation Museum

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September 20 - 26

KAUAI MOKIHANA FESTIVAL 2009

A contemporary Hawaiian cultural festival that offers a full week of events each September, including Hawaiian music contests and performances, cultural workshops, and three days of hula competition.

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September 26

"Aviation Archeology" with Ralph Wetterhahn

Pacific Aviation Museum

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October 13 - October 17

National Preservation Conference 2009

Nashville, Tennessee

Nov 6- 15

KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Hawaii's Big Island

Visit Hawaii’s oldest food festival and the only coffee festival in America. Nearly 50 events celebrate Kona’s special cultural heritage and recognize the accomplishments of our Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. The 39th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival kicks-off November 6-15, 2009 bringing the local community together while attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate Kona’s famous harvest. The festival features events including art exhibits, tastings, cupping competition, farm tours, contests and parades.

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December 5

Historic Hawaii Foundation's

Kamaaina of the Year Celebration

Royal Hawaiian Hotel