Another hectic week has passed and we feel we are constantly busy, not only with blog-related events but also a number of other things. It’s always difficult around the holidays to find the time for everything you want to do, but we are still working hard on completing our Hawaii Public Library Challenge Tour, so look out for a rise in the number of entries you see in the coming weeks!
Happy Birthday today to Hawai’i’s Crown Princess, Victoria Kawekiu I Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Ka’iulani Cleghorn. Born Oct. 16, 1875. Today is also the world premiere of the controversially named film, Barbarian Princess. Despite finding fault with the title of the movie, HBB will be present at tonight’s showing at Hawaii Theater. Hopefully the movie makes up for its rather ironic lazy title. For those interested in learning more about Hawai’i’s heroic princess, the Princess Ka’iulani Project is a wonderful resource to explore.
I also wanted to give a big mahalo out to Hula Moon Press, Aloha Air Cargo, Lokahi for Aloha, Jocelyn Fujii and everyone else involved with the Stories of Aloha book. They are all kindly hosting a special book signing event for former employees of Aloha Airlines tomorrow. And since I’m in a pimping mode, also performing at that special event will be Makalei (including former AQ pilot, Stew Kawakami), whose debut CD is coming out this November.
As for the weekend, here is a list of book-ish events you should definitely check out!
Friday 10/16
- 10:30am – Storyteller Lyn Ford will be at Kahului Library. Her storytelling performances are always filled with rhythm, rhyme, humor and heart. Details
- 03:30pm – Wayne Moniz leads Kaona Instruction with the Hawaii Writing Project at Molokai High School. Details
- 03:30pm – Storyteller Lyn Ford will be at Kihei Library. Her storytelling performances are always filled with rhythm, rhyme, humor and heart. Details
Saturday, 10/17
- 10:00am – A groundbreaking ceremony for the new, “green” Manoa Public Library building will be conducted on Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m. complete with a musical prelude, brief remarks from dignitaries, introduction to the staff and a blessing. Details
- 10:00am – Keiki Storytime at Borders Pearlridge. Details
- 10:30am – Go Green! An Eco-Friendly Craft Program will be held at Kapolei Library. Craft expert Evelyn Nakamura will provide a hands-on demonstration on how to create holiday gift bags using recycled items found around your home. Recommended for 18 years and older. Details
- 11:00am – Book Signing: Join local author Daniel Harrington at Borders Lihue on Kauai as he presents his book “What Am I?”: A Hawaii Animal Guessing Game (Volume 2). Details
- 11:00am – At Barnes & Noble Kahala, a special Halloween Storytime with Executive Women International, reading Halloween…. Or Bust! (Fancy Nancy Series) Details
- 11:00am – At Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, a costume character storytime reading Madeline. Details
- 11:00am – Storyteller Lyn Ford will be at Lahaina Library. Her storytelling performances are always filled with rhythm, rhyme, humor and heart. Details
- 12:00pm – Asian Folktales, Ghost Stories and Tales of Mystery at the Hawaii State Public Library.
- 12:00pm – “Boom Boom Brown – A Celebration of Filipino Youth Culture” will be presented in the Courtyard at the Hawaii State Library. Details
- 12:00pm – Also at the Hawaii State Library will be storyteller Alton Chung. Not only does he breathe life into traditional Asian folktales with sensitivity and deep connection, but he can also touch into the fire of ancient Hawaiian legends and tell them with passion and respect. Alton also enjoys telling true stories of the Japanese-Americans during WWII, but his true passion is telling ghost stories. Details
- 01:00pm – Author Event at Barnes & Noble Kahala. Hope Fields will be signing copies of her book Journey to the Magical Places of the Heart. Details
- 01:00pm – Meet Reiki Master, Shalandra Abbey as she signs her book Living a Life of Reiki at Kona Stories bookstore. Details
- 02:00pm – At Kailua-Kona Library, FOLK presents “Lasagna Gardening” with Master Gardener Daghild Rick teaching people a new layering system for bountiful gardens with no digging, no tilling and no weeding. Source
- 02:30pm – Storyteller Lyn Ford will be at Makawao Library. Her storytelling performances are always filled with rhythm, rhyme, humor and heart. Details
Sunday, 10/18
- 11:00am – If you’re in Kahului, go to the Borders Express at Kaahumanu Mall to join local author Katie Grove-Velasquez as she presents her book New Friend for Nai’a. Details
- 12:00pm – Visit the Target store in Kona to see Sam Choy as he presents his latest cookbook Poke. Details
- 01:00pm – Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana. Join author Dorinda Lum and Illustrator Michael Furuya as they present their book Keoni’s Special Gift. Details
- 01:00pm – At Kaimuki Public Library will be storyteller Alton Chung. Alton also enjoys telling true stories of the Japanese-Americans during WWII, but his true passion is telling ghost stories. Details
- 02:00pm – Talking Hawaii’s Story–Oral History of an Island People. Readings from the book will be featured in the program, directed and produced by Aloha Shorts at the UH Architecture Building Auditorium, Room 205.
- 02:30pm – At Kaneohe Public Library will be “Cultures of the World with Greywolf.” This educational program will feature authentic handcrafted weapons and antiques, period costumes, practical demonstrations, and audience participation. Program is recommended for ages 12 and older. Details
- 03:00pm – A First Degree Reiki Training Class with master, Shalandra Abbey from 3pm to 9pm at Kona Stories bookstore. Details
Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change. If you have an event you would like us to help promote, please leave us a comment here or e-mail me at aalba@hawaiibookblog[dot]com. Replace the [dot] with a ‘.’ when you compose the message. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
