'ALEMANAKA - CALENDAR

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Lei hulu at Lyman Musuem. - Courtesy photo

FEATHERWORK ART AT LYMAN MUSEUM

May 1-July 12, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Hilo native Aunty Doreen Henderson and her students, collectively known as Lei Hulu of Hilo, have produced a masterful display of feather pieces in the patience-exacting old Hawaiian style. Come marvel at lei hulu, kāhili (royal feather standards), 'ulī'ulī (feather gourds) and 'ahu'ula (feather capes). Participants will learn to make a feather flower. Regular museum admission applies. Lyman Museum, 276 Haili St. in Hilo. 808-935-5021 or www.lymanmuseum.org.

HAWAI'I ROMANCE FESTIVAL

Fri. -Sun., May 2-11

The Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai'i cooks up another Hawai'i Romance Festival with a tested recipe of memorable melodies, divine dinners and appealing concert lineups with top pop and local stars. Speaking of stars, this year's festival premiers “Dancing with the Stars – Hawaiian Style.” Be there May 6 at 6 p.m. in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Monarch Room, where a $10 donation buys the opportunity to “cut a rug” with an island celebrity. Proceeds from the dance to benefit the Hawai'i Arts Alliance. For ticket prices and complete festival schedule: www.hawaii
romancefestival.com.

HAWAI'I SECONDARY SCHOOLS
HULA KAHIKO COMPETITION

Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.

High school students from throughout Hawai'i compete and share their accomplishments in ancient hula and chant. Sponsored by the Kalihi-Pālama Culture & Arts Society and Kamehameha Schools. Kekūhaupi'o Gymnasium at Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama campus. $8 at the door. 521-6905 or keikihula@msn.com.

17TH ANNUAL KA HULA PIKO FESTIVAL

Thurs.-Sun., May 15-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Moloka'i's best dancers, music-makers and craft-makers showcase their talents at Pāpōhaku Beach Park in Kaunakakai. Includes a hula lecture-demonstration on Friday night at 7 by Hālau Hula O Kukunaokalā. Call Louise Bush at 808-553-3673 or the Moloka'i Visitors Association at 808-553-3876.

HONOKA'A TOWN WESTERN WEEK

Sat.-Mon., May 17-26

Paniolo parties turn Honoka'a town into one big bustling Okay Chorale. Events include a paniolo parade, agricultural festival, kids' activities and exciting contests; also a paniolo barbecue and giant block party with live country-western dance music on May 23; a rodeo and Saloon Girl Contest on Memorial Day weekend. Free. 808-933-9772 or amoon@bigisland.com.