MAHALO BASH CONCERT

The Mahalo Bash is a one-night concert series on Saturday, September 3rd, starting at 7:30PM (doors open at 7:00PM). Held in the beautiful Terrace Theater, the Mahalo Bash features upcoming and popular Hawaiian musical acts and entertainers. E Hula Mau® is proud to present 2011’s Mahalo Bash concert lineup:

VAIHI
Vaihi, Tahitian for Hawai'i and spring of water, has a refreshing, fun loving style that draws you into their music. Aaron W. Kaonohi, song writer and composer is the leader of the group as well as the lead guitarist. Samuela Langi, lovingly known as "Bruddah Sam" plays lead ukulele with Bruce Naluai playing second ukulele and Peter Lakatani playing the base.

Vaihi has been playing together since 1993 and has toured around the world, Japan being their biggest fans. In 2005 and 2007 they won best Polynesian Album of the Year. Come and enjoy Valhi's creative talents as they engage you and your family in their exciting musical renditions of both traditional and original musical

GARY HALEAMAU AND KAWILI 

“Kawili” (to blend or to be interwoven) beautifully describes the traditional Hawaiian music and voices of Gary Haleamau, William Lau, Sheldeen and Kurin Haleamau.  The groups goal is to translate the essence of each mele (song) composed with their voices, instruments, and their hearts…ultimately telling stories of Hawaii’s culture, events, and its people.   

“Gary Haleamau”, a 2008 Nā Hoku Hanohano Award recipient for “Best Christian Album of the Year” has been playing and singing Hawaiian Music professionally since the age of 7.  At the age of 12, he won a contest and recorded his first 45 with Poki Records.  Since then, Gary has recorded seven albums with Liko Records and two albums with Ken Makuakane and Pua Records. 

Coming from a family of Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboy), Gary learned to play Hawaiian Slack-key from his father Karin Haleamau and Uncle Lyons Kahulamu and keeps this art alive by sharing his gift with son Kurin. 

Gary believes that our “Kuleana” (responsibility) as Hawaiians is to treasure and pass on Hawaiian music and art to our keiki (children), for they are our future.

KANIKAPILA JAM

Feel the ‘ohana spirit even after the competition! E Hula Mau®’s Kanikapila Jam features entertainment and music, from 9:00PM-12:00AM on Saturday, 

September 3rd, at the Westin Long Beach Hotel. Come socialize with event participants and fellow E Hula Mau® visitors while listening to the melodious sounds of Hawaii. Bring your ukulele or guitar for impromptu jam sessions held in the hotel lobby. This event is free and open to the public.

LEI CONTEST

The Lei Contest will take place at the Hawaiian Cultural Village, Sunday, September 4th at 9am. The winners will be recognized and awarded outside on the Plaza Outdoor Stage during intermission on Sunday. Download here for the contest rules and entry form. To learn the art of lei making, join our Lei Making Workshop on Saturday, September 3rd, at 8am. 

Click here for printable version of Hawaiian Lecture on the Oli

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
In partnership with E Hula Mau® & Nā Mamo® PIEAM (Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum) is having a Special Promotion for all our family & friends...

Just mention Nā Mamo® or E Hula Mau® at their box office between August 27 thru September 11, 2011 and each person in your party will get into PIEAM for only $1.00

*HAWAIIAN CULTURAL VILLAGE WORKSHOPS
(Behind the outdoor stage – Terrace Theater Plaza). E Hula Mau® is happy to have a number of creative artisans and crafters demonstrating their talents throughout the weekend. The following are some of the available crafts:

While supplies last - various keiki (children) craft ktts - FREE

• Pua Lei Hulu (feather flower) - $5.00
• Lauhala Bracelet - $8.00
• Lauhala Fish - $5.00
• Ipu Hokiokio (Gourd Noseflute) - $8.00
• 'Oe'oe (Gourd Bullroarer) - $7.00
• Keiki (child) Ipu - $10.00
• Ti Leaf Lei - $10.00
• Ipu Hula - $10.00

*LEI WORKSHOP
Try your hand at crafting a lei Saturday September 3rd,at the Hawaiian Cultural Village, The Lei Workshop starts at 8:00AM. Download here for more workshop details. A $10 fee will be collected at the door for materials. (Please bring scissors, floral clippers, and a spray bottle.) Once you have mastered the technique, enter your lei in the contest Sunday, September 4th, at 9:00AM.

*SLACK KEY WORKSHOP
Gifted musician, Cyril Pahinui, will be leading a Slack Key Workshop at the Westin Long Beach Hotel, Marina Room, 4th Floor, on Saturday, September 3rd, from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Please bring your own guitar. The $45.00 workshop fee (cash or check payable to Cyril Pahinui) will be collected at the door. RSVP ~ (909) 930-3994.
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