A conversation with Nāke‘u Awai.
We had a wonderful visit today with Nāke‘u Awai, Sun., Sep. 20, 2015, at Native Books / Nā Mea Hawai‘i. Presented here is the audio recording of our conversation along with photos by Blaine Fergerstrom.
NATIVE BOOKS/NĀ MEA HAWAI’I
AND THE KALIHI-PALAMA HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB
INVITE YOU TO ATTEND TEA AND TALK STORY WITH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015, 10:30 a.m.
Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i, Ward Warehouse
Download the flier PDF from this link.
From Kalihi to New York, to Hollywood and back, meet Nāke‘u Awai, entertainer and fashion designer. Learn about this Kalihi Hawaiian businessman. Be inspired by his enthusiasm and creativeness. Learn tricks to enhance your wardrobe. Enjoy tea and a scone. Your talk hostess will be Leimomi Khan, President, Kalihi-Palama Hawaiian Civic Club.
From Kalihi to New York, to Hollywood and back, but its the journey of a man whose life has been dedicated to entertainment and design, from a big city to a little shop at the foot of Kamehameha Heights. Its Nāke‘u Awai on Long Story Short.
After graduating from Kamehameha Schools with an interest in drama, Nāke‘u Awai went on to take his shot in the bright lights of the New York theater scene. Later, he appeared in network television shows in the heyday of live TV production.
But these are careers that few in Hawai‘i really know much about, because since he returned home, he has made a name for himself as a fashion designer. To have a Nāke‘u Awai design in your collection is to have a dress or shirt that will never go out of style.
Tea and Scones will be served by Nā Mea Hawai‘i at a cost of $5 for those interested.
Please RSVP to Leimomi Khan by email or phone (808) 372-0630, to assure sufficient seating.
Brent Imonen, event director for Duke’s OceanFest said, “Duke Kahanamku’s influence and his accomplishments continue to inspire today’s generation of watermen and waterwomen here in Hawai’i and around the world. He first made his mark a century ago and the impact of his life and what he stood for continues to resonate. We are proud to present Duke’s OceanFest and invite the public to come and join us for this celebration of ocean sports at Kuhio Beach and memories of Duke”
Duke’s OceanFest coincides with the 125th anniversary of Duke’s birthday (August 24, 1890). The festival will feature a thrilling menu of competitions and events, which Hawai’i residents and visitors can enjoy in many cases, as participants. The events include surfing competitions for teens, amateurs, pros, tandems and the physically challenged, a wounded warrior canoe regatta, stand-up paddling, a one-mile ocean swim a lifeguard waterman challenge, surfboard waterpolo, paddle boarding, beach volleyball, movies and music on Waikiki Beach, a lu’au and a special lei draping of Duke Kahanamoku’s statue.
Duke’s Creed of ALOHAIn Hawai’i, we greet friends, loved ones or strangers Try meeting or leaving people Aloha to you, DUKE PAOA KAHANAMOKUDuke’s Aloha Creed Mana: Supernatural or divine power, mana, miraculous |
In addition, the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is currently honoring the life and accomplishments of Duke Kahanamoku with a special exhibit running through November 30, 2015. The museum is open daily from 9:a.m. to 5 p.lm. except Tuesdays.
Also, Hawai’i News Now will be recognizing the life and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku on August 24, with the KGMB-TV broadcast of two one-hour documentaries. “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawai’i’s Soul’ at 8 p.m., followed by “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” at 9 p.m.
Renowned as Hawai’i’s greatest athlete, Duke Kahanamoku won six Olympic, medals, including three gold medals in swimming, and is recognized as the “Father of International Surfing,” in his prime, Kahanamoku was the world’s fastest swimmer, the single-most influential person in popularizing surfing worldwide, a champion paddler and steersman, and was revered as Hawai’i’s
Ambassador of Aloha.”
On July 24, 2015 at The Elks Lodge, Waikiki the Nadine Alexander Kahanamoku Scholars celebrated 15 years of Legacy with a Reunion Banquet.
Purpose of this scholarship is to ensure that any student, and in particular any part-Hawaiian student, who wishes to attend the John A. Burns School of Medicine will not be turned away because of finances. The scholarship is intended to assist recipients with tuition, books, fees and other expenses associated with a four year course of studies at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. The prospective recipient should have satisfactory academic performance.
The Program hopes to: 1) recruit Native Hawaiian students from JABSOM; 2) enrich the experience of the scholars; 3) emphasize Hawaiian culture in medical education, 4) orient the scholars to Native Hawaiian beliefs and practices as well as the holistic approach to health care; 5) create a cadre of physicians committed to providing care for and improving the health of Native Hawaiians and most importantly, 6) facilitate service to the Native Hawaiian community by having scholars participate in community service activities Community service performed as a group (“Kahanamoku Scholars Learning Community”) is strongly encouraged. In addition, the community service is expected to take place outsideof the JABSOM curriculum.
Kalihi Palama Hawaiian Civic Club March 2015 Kalaniana’ole meeting at PA’I Foundation in Palama! Mahalo Vicky Holt Takamine, Kihei de Silva, Kalani Akana, Tracie Farias Lopes and Keawe, the Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club and all the others who contributed to the wonderful evening. Here are a few photos from this evening’s marvelous meeting and event! I’ll add more as people send me their pix!
