In today’s newsletter:
- Pakele Live stage “dark” this week
- Kona on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis (OC16 TV)
- 33rd Annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace
- Kalei Gamiao – CA and WA
- Dr. Ku‘uleialoha Amy Stillman
- Keoki Kahumoku – Berkeley
- Aunty Aka – San Rafael and Mt. Tamalpais
- Charles Michael Brotman, Brittni Paiva, Keoki Kahumoku, Kalei Gamiao – WA
- Brittni Paiva & Keoki Kahumoku – Sebastopol
- Jack Ofoia family fundraiser – Honolulu
- Andy Bumatai, Paul Ogata, and Cathy Tanaka – San Francisco
- Hawai’i Nui Brewing contest – Hilo
- PBS Hawai’i
The stage will be dark this week at the Ala Moana Hotel for Pakele Live! with Tony Solis - the hotel has booked another function in the Pakele Lounge. However, we’re back next week with a CD release party for Keale! Details in the next newsletter.
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Singer-songwriter KONA is this week’s guest on the TV version of Pakele Live! with Tony Solis. Tune in to OC16 TV or watch the livestream. Airs for one week – check the schedule for days and times!
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The 33rd Annual “Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace” will be held October 3 from 9 am to 5 pm. Held on the lush, tropical grounds of the Victorian period residence of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma (2913 Pali Hwy, Oahu), the event features Hawaiian music (Jerry Santos and others) and hula; food and craft booths; local artists; native Hawaiian craft demonstrations; keiki crafts and more. (Note: I’ve found conflicting admission information. Some sites say it’s free, others say there’s a “modest” admission fee that includes tour of Palace. Free Parking.)
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Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominee Kalei Gamiao is taking his ‘ukulele to the mainland for a few performances this month. Don’t miss your chance to see this amazingly talented young man!
Friday, October 9, 3:30 – 5:30PM
Reception and Wine Tasting Event (free!)
Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa
American Canyon, CA
Saturday, Oct. 10, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Promenade Stage
Wine Country Ukulele Festival
St. Helena, CA
Sunday, Oct. 11, 7:00PM – 9:00 PM
University of Puget Sound, Schneebeck Concert Hall, Tacoma, WA
with Brittni Paiva, Charles Michael Brotman, and Keoki Kahumoku
$12 gen admission; Tickets available at the UPS information Center (253) 879-3419) and at the door.
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Grammy award winner Dr. Ku‘uleialoha Amy Stillman has a new blog "Hawaiian Music for Listening Pleasure." Interesting reading!
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Keoki Kahumoku will be at Templebar in Berkeley (984 University Ave.) on Oct. 13 for an ‘ukulele workshop (6pm-7pm, $22) and concert (8-9:30pm, $22). Call (510) 524-6403 for reservations.
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Big Island Kahuna Haleaka Iolani Pule Dooley (Aunty Aka!) will be in the greater San Francisco Bay area this weekend for several workshops:
On Saturday October 2 she will be in San Rafael for a Ho’oponopono workshop. On October 3 and 4 she will be at Mt. Tamalpais for a two-day workshop on Ho’oponopono and Ho’omana, plus a full moon ceremony.
Long-time readers of this newsletter know that Aka is one of my favorite people. I could listen to her talk story for hours, and her laugh is among the most infectious I’ve heard. A native Hawaiian and the direct descendant of Hawaii’s highest ali’i and kahuna nui, she was born with a number of special gifts and was trained in the ancient ways, including spirituality, medicinal, hula, chanting, crafts, and much, much more. She also holds two degrees (cultural anthropology and administration of law) and is continually invited to speak all over the world at peace and conflict resolution conferences sponsored by the United Nations.
For information on this weekend’s workshops, go to the Hawai’i Music Live website.
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Brittni Paiva & Keoki Kahumoku will be in concert at the French Garden Restaurant & Brasserie in Sebastopol (8050 Bodega Ave.) on October 18. The best seating is available with early dining - dinner is served from 5-7:30pm. Doors open at 7:45 for non-dinner guests. Tickets are $20 advance/$25 door. For dinner reservations call (707) 824-2030. Tickets may be purchased online.
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There will be a fundraiser at the Ocean Club in Honolulu on October 19 to help musician Jack Ofoia’s family with medical expenses resulting from an August car accident in which his daughter Shyla was seriously injured. Called “KUATA’S Night Out,” it’s a pajama party of sorts (come in your best PJ’s!). Performances by Weldon Kekauoha (6-6:30pm), Ernie Cruz, Jr. (6:40-7:10pm), Del Beazley (7:20-7:50pm), the Pajama fashion show (8-8:50pm) Sista Robi Kahakalau and Jeff Rasmussen (9-9:30pm), Nesian N.I.N.E. (9:45-10:30), and Mana’o Company with special guest Sean Na’auao (10:45-11:30).
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This just in! Comedians Andy Bumatai, Paul Ogata, and Cathy Tanaka will appear at the Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco (444 Battery St, between Washington and Clay) November 16 for a “Hawai’i” show. It was just confirmed today, so no ticket information is available as yet - but I expect this to be a very popular event, so get your tickets early! Watch the Punch Line website for info, or call them at (415) 397-4337.
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Hawai’i Nui Brewing Company of Hilo is looking for someone to re-write a German song that talks stink about Hawaii and Hawaiian beer in time for Oktoberfest 2010! They’re not interested in responding in kind, but in a song (and video) that is fun, shows the Aloha spirit, invites visitors to come to Hawai’i and try our beer, and something that has a chorus in German, Hawaiian and English . The song in question is "Es Gibt Kein Bier auf Hawaii." Go to their blog for more information.
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And finally, a little “editorial”…
As part of a national series, PBS will be airing a show this fall about Hawai’i. However it may not be seen in Hawai’i. Why? Because the narrator so badly mangled the Hawaiian words, place names, etc., PBS Hawai’i decided not to air the episode unless the narration is redone to pronounce key Hawaiian words correctly. Here is a blog post by Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO of PBS Hawai’i that explains the decision.
Personally, I applaud that decision. At the very least, producers could have shown respect for Hawai’i, its language, and its people by requesting a local consultant to assist in the correct pronunciation of Hawaiian words. It’s not that difficult when you take the time to learn a few basic rules, such as the fact that vowel sounds are similar to Spanish (AH EH EE OH OO). And it doesn’t need to be perfect – even locals pronounce things differently, including place names. Some correctly pronounce words and names that contain the diacritical mark called ‘okina, but others ignore it. For example, the town Ka’a’awa is pronounced ka–ah–AH-va, but many say ka-AHva.
I cringe when listening to Hawaiian music shows (radio/TV/internet) when the announcer makes no attempt to correctly pronounce Hawaiian words, and there are certain announcers whose shows I won’t listen to at all for that reason. To me it shows a lack of respect, especially when it comes to repeatedly mispronouncing someone’s name. If you love their music, honor them by correctly pronouncing their name. If you try but stumble, that’s ok – you made the effort, and there’s no shame asking for help! You’ll do better next time. :)
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Pau for now – e malama pono a hui hou!
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