Merrie Monarch Hula Festival - Thursday, April 28, 2011

MERRIE MONARCH HULA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: Thursday, April 28, 2011:

30 Minutes from Hale Moana Bed & Breakfast:

SCHEDULE:
Thursday, April 28, 2011

* Hawaiian Invitational Arts & Crafts Fair:
8:30AM to 5:00PM -
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

* Craft Fair
9:00AM to 5:00PM -
Hilo Shopping Center with local crafts and local food

* Hula Free Demonstration : Halau Hula Ke 'Olu Makani O Mauna Loa - Kumu Meleana Manuel, -
11:00AM
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

* Merrie Monarch Festival Free Workshops Ka Lei Puakenikeni - Hilo raised Mark Yamanaka soulfully bridges country ballads and Hawaiian falsetto. He will perform songs from his debut solo album.
10:00-11:30AM
'Imiloa Astronomy Center -

* Hula Free Demonstration : Halau O Kawaenanakoa -- Kumu Alberta Nicolas -
12:00
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort

* Hula Free Demonstration : Halau O Kou Lima Nani E -- Kumu Iwalani Kalima -
1:00PM
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

* Merrie Monarch Festival Free Workshops Performance by UNUKUPUKUPU - Dr. Taupōri Tangarō and Kumu Mānaiakalani Kalua, associated with Hawai‘i Community College, will perform didactic hula.
1:00-2:30PM
'Imiloa Astronomy Center -

* Miss Aloha Hula Competition:
6:00PM to midnight
Edith Kanaka'ole Multipurpose Stadium and televised by KITV. Tickets needed.