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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park programs for June 2012

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout June. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply.

Puakea Nogelmeier

* Ike Kuokoa: Liberating Knowledge

More than 100 Hawaiian language newspapers were printed from 1834 to 1948, possibly the largest native-language cache in the western world. The papers were a repository of knowledge, opinion, and the historical progress of Hawaii, yet only two percent of the cache was readily available to the public. Ike Kuokoa is an effort to open up the resource to all. Join Puakea Nogelmeier as he describes the exciting project, and how you can get involved. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium

* Kenneth Makuakane Live in Concert

Join 12-time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Kenneth Makuakane as he shares songs from his latest albums, The Dash, White Bath Tub, Makuakane, and other compositions. A prolific songwriter, his songs are performed at the
Merrie Monarch Festival and his music is featured on the soundtracks for motion pictures including Honeymoon in Las Vegas and Parent Trap in Paradise. Kenneth is widely recognized as an innovator in Hawaiian music and has more than 100 albums to his producing credit. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” presentations. Free.

When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 20
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai

Kenneth Makuakane

* Kai Hoopii, An Evening of Hawaiian Music

Listen to the sweet voice of Kai Hoopii, sharing the music of his ohana from Kahakuloa, Maui. Kai Hoopii is an Aloha Festivals Hawaiian falsetto contest winner. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing Nā Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” presentations. Free.

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium

* Hawaii Island: In the Line of Fire!

Increased drought, development near wilderness areas, an influx of invasive vegetation, and human-caused ignitions, all create hazardous conditions and place many human and ecological communities at risk for wildfire. The Hawaii Wildlife Management Organization (HWMO) works collaboratively with agencies,
landowners, communities and researchers to plan and implement projects to reduce the risks and impact of wildfires. HWMO Executive Director Elizabeth Pickett shows what residents and communities can do to prepare their families and protect their homes from future wildfire events. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium

* Feather Kahili-Making

Join park rangers Keoki Wells and Jaeneise Cuison as they demonstrate the art of making a feather kahili, a symbol of Hawaiian royalty. Simply watch and learn, or join in and make your own kahili to take home. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing ‘Ike Hana Noeau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free.

When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June. 27
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai

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