E Komo Mai

E komo mai (Welcome)! We are excited to have you as an E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center (EHCC) member! As an EHCC member, you’re entitled to exclusive prices and benefits, which are not offered to the general public. In addition, you will enjoy special pricing and will be given priority when signing up for events, workshops and seminars, some of which will have limited seating. Just before events go public, you will receive a “heads up, for-members-only” email from us so that you can sign up immediately once the event is announced. We look forward to an exciting 2019 cultural journey with you. Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much)!

Save the Dates

EHCC

March 2 (Sat): Cooking | Hawaiian Style Early Member Registration opens.

March 23 (Sat): Cooking | Hawaiian Style with Chef Ola 10am - 2pm 

May 10 (Fri) - 11 (Sat): Mind.Body.Spirit | Hawaiian Style with Keone Nunes (Registration to be announced)

July 13 (Sat) - 14 (Sun): Fashion | Hawaiian Style Reception featuring Native Hawaiian entrepreneur Kanoelani Davis, creator of PoMahina Designs (Registration to be announced)

Hula Classes

March 30 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA

April 27 (Sat): Hula Class 10am -1pm (new quarter hula begins) Crystal City, VA

Jun 29 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA

Jul 27 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm (new quarter hula begins) Crystal City, VA 

Aug 24 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA 

Sept 28 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA 

Oct 19 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm (new quarter hula begins) Crystal City, VA 

Nov 16 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA 

Dec 7 (Sat): Hula Class 10am - 1pm Crystal City, VA 

Community Connections

March 9 (Sat): Halau O 'Aulani Hula Lite (Register here)

March 9 (Sat) - 10 (Sun): National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian, Washington D.C.,  programming honoring Queen Liliokalani at 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm in the Potomac

March 15 (Fri) - 16 (Sat): Gaithersburg UkeFest (More info here)

June 9 (Sun): Annual King Kamehameha I Lei Draping Ceremony 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. U.S. Capitol Building, Visitor Center, Emancipation Hall, Washington, D.C.

Hawaiian Style Series

Cooking | Hawaiian Style with Chef Ola of Aloha Cr3w

On Saturday, March 23, 2019 in this cooking and dining series, you'll learn to cook like a local, Hawaiian-style! Join Chef Ola, from Aloha Cr3w, in preparing your own onolicious (delicious) steamed laulau (pork and fish wrapped in lu'au leaf, steamed). Then, stay to enjoy the fruits of your labor at a mini lu'au with Hawaiian entertainment. Early registration for members starts Saturday, March 2, 2019 and on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 resistration opens to the public.

Register www.ealaehcc.org/events 

Learn more about the Chef www.ealaehcc.org/news

Learn more about Aloha Cr3w

Mind.Body.Spirit | Hawaiian Style with Keone Nunes

Save the date: Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11, 2019 (Registration to be announced)

Uhi (Hawaiian tattoo) expert Keone Nunes, who was here in Dec., 2018 to share the Art and History of Tatau (Tattoo). He’ll return to showcase his work by tattooing a select few EHCC members. Keone is known world-wide for sharing the cultural significance of uhi. Keone will also share how la`au lapa`au (healing), lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage), and tatau tie into traditional and medicinal practices.

Learn more about Keone Nunes

Fashion | Hawaiian Style 

Save the date: Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14, 2019 (Registration to be announced)

Enjoy a reception featuring Native Hawaiian entrepreneur Kanoelani Davis, creator and owner of PoMahina Designs as she shares mo`olelo (stories) of how her heritage inspires her traditional and modern designs. Exclusive opportunity to buy PoMahina Designs.

Learn more about PoMahina Designs

Celebrate | Hawaiian Style (details coming soon)

Don’t miss AlohaFest DC including food and vending booths, cultural demonstrations, entertainment with local Polynesian groups and more!

Interested in sharing something in our Newsletter? How about a special event or announcement?

Please send an email to: Marilyn@ealaehcc.org