Indigenous Peoples Day - Monday, October 10, 2022 According to the United Nations, there are more than 476 million Indigenous peoples living in 90 countries all over the world. Check out this link for various ways to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day year-round. |
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HOLOKŪ BALL SPONSORS AND DONATIONS IMPORTANT: The “Kūpuna (65 and older)” and “General Public” ticket sale will end on Nov. 21, so be sure to get your tickets now! Purchase them here before the deadline! E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center would like to take this time to say MAHALO to our sponsors, without whom our event would not be as impactful. And what an incredible list of donations we’ve received so far! |
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Kuana Torres Kahele returning to the D.C. area in December! In addition to having Kuana as our featured entertainer at our Holokū Ball, we will also host workshops for Kuana that weekend! So, in addition to marking your calendar for our Holokū Ball, be sure to also include Sat., Dec. 3 and Sun., Dec. 4 for one or all of Kuana’s workshops, which will feature hula and lei-making! |
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Miso Soup We just love these 5-ingredients recipes from Foodland chefs. Here’s yet another one:
“Miso soup is a staple Japanese comfort food dish that is really easy to make. Hot, filled with umami, and perfect for a chilly evening. All you need is five simple ingredients and you’ve got yourself a perfect dish to stand alone or to serve alongside your favorites.” - @Keeping.it.Relle
Find the recipe here. |
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Dec 2 (Fri): Aloha! In honor of our Hulu Kūpuna (Precious Elders), please join us at our Friday, December 2, Holokū Ball. This gala will be held at the Renaissance Capital View Hotel in Crystal City (Arlington), VA from 6PM - 10PM. Ticket sales end November 21st. Purchase your tickets here. |
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Dec 3 (Sat) and Dec 4 (Sun): Kuana Torres Kahele returning to the D.C. area in December! In addition to having Kuana as our featured entertainer at our Holokū Ball, we will also host workshops for Kuana that weekend! So, in addition to marking your calendar for our Holokū Ball, be sure to also include Sat., Dec. 3 and Sun., Dec. 4 for one or all of Kuana’s workshops, which will feature hula and lei-making! To register, click here. |
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Oct 18 and Oct 25 (Tues): MANA Sports Performance and Martial Arts, together with Top Gun Baseball Academy will be offering a Women's Self-Defense Class on a limited basis. 6 Exclusive 1-hour sessions. $25 per session or $130 for all six. To register call 808.497.0015 or register online at www.TopGunBall.com. |
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Nov 3 (Thur): Moanalua Gardens Foundation presents the 45th Anniversary
Prince Lot Hula Festival. This virtual anniversary special will be an exciting two-hour television broadcast of twelve of Hawai’i’s most celebrated hālau hula aired on KHON2 and live streamed globally. *Active only on Nov 3, 7-9 PM HST. Learn more. |
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Nov 5 (Sat): Manny Manuel and Aloha Gardens together with L&L Hawai‘i present its monthly “Saturday Night Kanikapila Live” with live Hawaiian music. This November the HSS ‘Ukulele Hui and Hui O Ka Pua ‘Ilima will perform from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Come enjoy the Hawaiian entertainment while indulging in the Hawaiian local food by L&L Hawaiian Barbeque, 717 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA. Admission is FREE. |
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Nov 5 (Sat): UkeFest Virginia 2022 is a fun, annual celebration of the ukulele brought to you by the River City Ukulele Society, a nonprofit group of like-minded ukulele enthusiasts. $110 registration. For weekend details and to register, go to Eventbrite. No refunds. For list of artists workshops, click here. The Aloha Boys will be among this year’s artists again! |
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Nov 11 (Fri): Join the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in honoring the exceptional military service of Native Americans in a formal dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. The dedication and processional will honor American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian veterans and their families. Veterans are welcome to sign up as individuals, with a companion, or as a group. Family, friends, and community members, as well as the general public, are encouraged to honor these veterans from viewing areas along the procession route. The ceremony will also be live-streamed. Register here. |
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Nov 12-13 (Sat & Sun): Join the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in honoring the exceptional military service of Native Americans during their weekend celebration. The dedication and processional will honor American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian veterans and their families. Learn more here. |
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Nov 13 (Sun): Come enjoy Hawai‘i-born Jake Shimabukuro at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA. Tickets $45. This event is for all ages. Purchase tickets here. |
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Nov 14 (Mon): Come enjoy the ‘ukulele sounds of Jake Shimabukuro at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD. This event is 21 years and over. Tickets $45. Purchase tickets here. |
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Nov 15 (Tues): Jake Shimabukuro continues his concert tour with a performance at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Tickets $49.50. Purchase tickets here. |
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Interested in sharing something in our Newsletter? How about a special event or announcement? Please send an email to: Marilyn@ealaehcc.org |
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