Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, March 16, 2017 3 Prepare to dive deep and immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture, protocol and practices. Visitors and kamaaina alike will delight in this hands-on series of classes suitable for anyone 15 and older who has a curiosity about Kilauea, and the indigenous cultural practices of kanaka maoli with respect to akua, or gods, and Pelehonuamea, goddess of the volcano. Kumu Ab Valencia will offer insight into Hawaiian cultural practices and protocol as it pertains to the realm of wao akua (a distant mountain region in which all living things flourish as a result of the activity of the gods). Learn an oli (chant) and get a hands-on demonstration in the method of preparing a pu‘olo (a container that holds the offering). Then, embark on a huaka‘i (excursion) to make a presentation to na akua with oli and ho‘okupu (offering). Presented within a contemporary setting, “Introduction to Hawaiian Culture & Practices” is slated for 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 21 and 28 and April 4. Cost for the workshop is $150 plus a $10 materials fee. Bring a notebook and pen. No prior experience is necessary. Participants are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes early. All classes meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. This series of classes is sure to foster or rekindle your connection to this unique place we call Kilauea. Valencia was born and raised in Honolulu and began dancing hula in 1979. In 2004, he and his wife, Pua, moved to Volcano, where Halau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu ma Kilauea began in March 2006. Valencia teaches hula in Volcano and continues to share traditional cultural knowledge with the community. For more information, visit www. volcanoartcenter.org. ONE GALLERY an artists’ collective Art & Wine Classes 961-2787 $35 onegalleryhawaii.com Fri, Sat, Mon & Tues March 17, 18, 20 & 21 at 7pm Sun - March 19 at 2:30pm & 7pm GOLD (R) ADVENTURE / DRAMA / THRILLER Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll Directed by: Stephen Gaghan Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. Variety: “Itʼs a deliriously entertaining ride, as a man with a dream drops his last quarter in the slot machine and goes home with the entire casino.” $8 Gen. - $7 Student/Senior 38 Haili St. • 934-7777 www.hilopalace.com PARADISE RESTAuRANT SuPPLY STILL OPEN - STILL STRONG OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM LARGEST SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL COOKWARE & SuPPLIES ON ISLAND WE DO KNIFE SHARPENING BACK IN STOCK STAINLESS STEEL TABLES LARGE SELECTION OF POTS, WOKS, MEAT GRINDERS 250 Kamehameha–Downtown hilo 808 - 933 - FORK (3675) Aloha Performing Arts Company is requesting new stage plays that have not been published or produced for its 24th annual Original Play Festival slated for Aug. 16-19 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Scripts must be received by May 10. Because of the limited preparation time for the festival, musical entries will not be accepted. Entries must be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to opf@ apachawaii.org. The script file must contain a list of characters and a brief description of the play, but should not contain the playwright's name. A separate file also must be submitted and should include the title of the play and the playwright's name, address, phone numbers and email address. Authors retain rights; APAC performance rights are limited to the dates of the festival. Plays will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal, actors holding scripts and simple technical presentation. Additional details are available on APAC's website, AlohaTheatre.com. For more information, call 322-9924. Courtesy photo Kumu Ab Valencia will offer insight into Hawaiian cultural practices and protocol during a series of handson classes at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture Scripts sought for fest
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