October 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events

Aunty Nona Beamer

News Release Date: September 13, 2012

Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout October. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

"Nona Beamer: A Legacy of Aloha" is a portrait in film painted with the words of some of the people profoundly affected by this remarkable Hawaiian woman. Aunty Nona was a musician, hula dancer, composer and teacher at a time when Hawaiian culture was still being suppressed in Hawaii. She was a major force behind the Cultural Renaissance of the '70s that helped restore dignity and pride to Hawaiians. Join filmmaker Linda Kane for a screening of this remarkable film, and view the trailer here: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/2012-nona-beamer.htm. Part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.
When: Tues., Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (note earlier start time)
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium

Lito Arkangel in Concert. Singer/songwriter Lito Arkangel is a popular Hawaiʻi Island entertainer, and he shares his original compositions and other Hawaiian favorites in this special concert at the park. Arkangel has performed at many establishments around the island, and collaborates with artists such as Rupert Tripp, Jr. & Ohana, the Ahuna Ohana, Piggy Kaleohano, Damon Williams, and many more. Part of Hawai'i Volcanoes' ongoing Nā Leo Manu "Heavenly Voices" presentations. Free.
When: Wed., Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium

The Palila's Future: Restoring a Māmane Forest on Mauna Kea. High above the clouds on the slopes of Mauna Kea, the dry forest harbors the critically endangered Hawaiian finch, the palila. This māmane and naio forest has been severely degraded by grazing animals for more than 200 years, and so has the palila's population. Today, the Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project (MKFRP) is actively restoring the forest through volunteer out-planting and seed-scatter projects. MKFRP's Volunteer Coordinator Jackson Bauer will discuss the restoration of this rarely visited forest and its feathery inhabitants.
When: Tues., Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium

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