E Hula Mau® 2009

Southern California's 15th
Annual Hula & Chant Competition
September 4, 5, 6
Friday - Sunday

Terrace Theater

300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA

Box Office: (562) 436.3661

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Schedule

 

Sponsors

  • Na Mamo
  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • 2010 Census

Weekend Schedule

E Hula Mau® returns to Long Beach, CA for a fun-filled weekend, packed with beautiful performances, various workshops, gifted artisans, and island-style food. Festivities will go on throughout the weekend, with the Hawaiian Village and other areas of the Terrace Theater are open free to the public.

The Hula & Chant competition and Saturday evening's Mahalo Bash concert are both held at the Terrace Theater. For competition and concert information, please visit the Tickets page.

Each day of E Hula Mau® will conclude with music in the evening at the Westin Long Beach Hotel. The Kanikapila Jam will also be held at the hotel’s lounge and lobby on Saturday night. No tickets are needed to enjoy Hawaiian Music at the Westin.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Noon Hawaii Arts & Crafts fair/Workshops and Food Court, Hawaiian Cultural Village (Open to the Public)
3:30PM Opening Ceremonies, Birmingham Community Charter High School, Chamber Singers, Choir Director: Michael Suffolk, Hula Pākahi (Solo Performances) and Awards Presentation, "Wahine Soloist to be Crowned Miss E Hula Mau", Special Exhibition: Keiki Kāne Solo, Kahiko – Hālau ‘O Lilinoe; ‘Auana & Hula Pālua – Hālau Hula A Kawika Laua O Leinani
Intermission*
9:00PM – 12:00AM Hawaiian Entertainment “Oahu” at The Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

8:00AM Island Food Court and Lei Making Workshop(Open to the Public)
9:00AM Hawaiian Arts & Crafts fair, Hawaiian Cultural Village (Open to the Public)
10:00AM Opening Ceremonies: Kawehilani Stutz, Hālau Na Hoa O Ka Hale Kanu, Kāne Group, Choreography by: Kumu Hula Kapua Hollands, Kahiko (Ancient) Group & Oli (Chant) Performances & Awards Presentation, Special Exhibition: Keiki Kāne Group, Hālau ‘O Lilinoe
Intermission Entertainment at the Hawaiian Village Outdoor Stage
7:30PM Mahalo Bash concert (Doors open at 7:30PM) Featuring “Maunalua”, Kamaka Brown, Auntie Geri & Mehana
9:00PM-12:00AM Hawaiian Entertainment “Pumana” at The Westin Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach Hotel Lobby – Kanikapila Jam

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

8:00AM Island Food Court & Hawaiian Lecture "Hula Protocol" presented by Hokulani Holt-Padilla
9:00AM Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair/Workshops
10:00AM Opening Ceremony, Kawehilani Stutz, Hālau Na Hoa O Ka Hale Kanu, Wahine Group, Choreography by: Kumu Hula Kapua Hollands, ‘Auana (Contemporary) Group Performances & Awards Presentation
Intermission Lei Making Contest & Awards
7:00PM-12:00AM Hawaiian Entertainment "Something Simple" & Kalika at The Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby

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