Hawaiian Music Page (Lyrics

Hawai'ian Music Resources Hawai'ian Music Resources Kani ka pila o Hawai`i Playing Hawai`ian Music! Hawaiian Meles (vocal) -- sheet music Text versions of Hawaiian mele words and chords as they were posted on alt.culture.hawaii way back in 1995/96. Other sources of Hawaiian mele sheet music: Wink's Hawaiian Lyrics and Chords Jimbo's Hawaiian Music Page (Lyrics and Chords) Jonathan Wong at Wongie's Page Kolohe Boy at Uke Muzik Aaron or Chris at Aaron & Chris' Webpage If you are looking for hula lyrics (some w/ interpretations and/orbackground), visit: Drene at Hawaiian Hula Archives (theseinclude some chants and other traditional hawaiian mele) If you know of any other good Hawaiian music sites, please let me know Ho'okani Ki Ho'alu: To Play Slack Key Guitar Ozzie Kotani -- Guitar Playing Hawaiian Style, Instructional Method See also his recordings with Dancing Cat records Ron Loo -- He Kalana Kakau Ki Ho`alu Instructional Books, Beginning through Advanced Slack Key Instructional Books For information on ordering slack key guitar instruction books, audio and video tapes. 'Auhea wale 'oe: Music for Listening Stevo's Hawaiian Music Page the master index of Hawaiian Music Info on theWeb The Hawaiian Music Island Including Upcoming Concerts on the Mainland and in Hawaii Maui Hawaiian Music Web Site The Sweet Sound of Hawaiian Music Windham Hill and - Dancing Cat Music Hawaiian Music and Event Newsletters Hui Ki Ho'alu Newsletter Tim Holtwick, Editor 2527 East Lee Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 Donations accepted. Kapalakiko Calendar (National Events) Saichi Kawahara, Editor 800 Meade Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 (415)468-7125 Subscription: $10 donation Dancing Cat 's Slack Key Mailing List Dancing Cat Records Dept. SK. Box 639, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Free This page created by Web Menhune Robyn Lihau`ihilani Myers Many mahalos to David Fisher who first hosted this page at Maui Net.

Hawaiian Quilt Collection [

Collections - Special - North American Indian and Native Hawaiian About special collections North American Indian and Native Hawaiian Quilt Collection [ click here to see samples ] Native quilters in the Hawaiian Islands and on the North American continent have long used colors and designs distinctly their own to make quilts which function in ways both similar to other cultural groups as well as in ways that have specific tribal or pan-Indian meanings. Quilts have been used in nearly every Native community for everyday purposes such as bed coverings, shelter coverings, infants' swing cradles, weather insulation, and providing a soft place to sit on the ground. In some communities, quilts are also used to honor individuals, in ceremonies, and in a variety of activities that strengthen community life. Native peoples in the Hawaiian Islands and North America have always had many indigenous traditions of textile production and use; the materials and skills of quiltmaking had many precedents in these communities. When commercially-manufactured cloth and steel needles became available to native peoples, it was not surprising that, adept at similar craft forms, they quickly picked up quiltmaking. Native needleworkers continually combine or replace old materials and technologies with new. Finger-woven animal pelt blankets have been replaced by wool blankets and quilts, hides replaced by cotton fabrics, and awls and needles replaced by sewing machines and rotary cutters. The initial conveyance of quilting skills to Native peoples occurred in the nineteenth century with the establishment of mission schools and churches in Native communities. Numerous references in missionary diaries and letters, mission records and newsletters, and oral histories point to the substantial influence that Christian denominational mission churches and schools had in introducing quiltmaking to Native peoples. Through both formal instruction and in the context of affiliated women's social groups, missions promoted Euro-American domestic arts, including quiltmaking and other forms of needlework. Whether Mennonite missions on Hopi land, Mormon missions in Utah and Nevada, Quaker mission schools in Pennsylvania, or Catholic missions in frontier outposts, these Christian evangelical and educational efforts were instrumental in introducing and sustaining interest in these crafts. Within Native communities, quilts are often used to mark rites of passage or special occasions and to honor individuals for their special achievements or contributions. At naming ceremonies, quilts are given to friends and family in honor of the loved one being named. Students graduating from high schools or college are given quilts as a sign or recognition of their academic accomplishments. Athletes winning competitive events are given quilts for their physical achievements. Veterans returning from military service are honored with quilts to thank them for their bravery and personal sacrifice. Any one who has contributed significantly to his or her own, family's or community's well being is honored, either by being given a quilt or having quilts given away on their behalf. Production techniques (patchwork, appliqué, quilting, tied work), material preparation (batting, recycling cloth), patchwork patterns, quilting designs, and quilt names were shared among Native and non-Native quiltmakers. Yet choices of patterns, construction techniques, materials, and names often are tied to Native or tribal identity. Native artists adapt the beadwork, rug weaving, and basket weaving patterns of their cultural heritage of their own experience into their quilts. Color choices often reflect the Native quilter's close spritual ties to the natural world. Many times Native quilters, irrespective of their own tribal background, will select printed fabrics that incorporate Southwestern or pan-Indian imagery, such as eagles, running horses, or motifs from or resembling those of Navajo rugs. Of all the discrete collections of the MSU Museum's quilt collections perhaps the most important is the collection of North American Indian and Native Hawaiian quilts. Several museums have one or a few samples of Native quilts and a handful of museums have quilts specializing in the quilts of one culture or tribe (for instance Native Hawaiian or Lakota Sioux) but no other musuem in the world has a collection that not only represents the breadth and diversity of Native quilting in North Amercia but also is accompanied by documentary information resulting from historical and ethnographic research. There are a number of reasons why Native quilters have been so little known to those outside their families or communities and that museums have so few examples in their collections, but perhaps the chief reasons were that it is an art form that has appeared so extensively in everyday life and that it was primarily the result of indigenous cultural contact with outsiders. Considered commonplace and perceived firmly tied to a European rather than a Native artistic tradition, quilts, unlike other Native arts, were historically not collected or studied as items of ethnographic, aesthetic, or marketplace value. In addition, most quilts made within Native communities were made for everyday use; even those made and given in ceremonies were intended for everyday use. Thus, there are few extant historical quilts in either private or public collections. The first Native American quilt acquired by the Michigan State University Museum was one documented in a Michigan Quilt Project Discovery Day in 1985. The quilt, made c. 1920 by Margaret (or Anna) David, an Odawa quilter, from Peshawbestown, Michigan has distinctively Woodland Indian floral motifs in the corners and sides of a traditional Star quilt pattern. It was donated by a non-Native family who had acquired it from its maker. Subsequent research has uncovered five more quilts done in this style and has revealed that the quilter was probably affiliated with a group of women who quilted together in the basement of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Peshawbestown, Michigan, a community where Ojibwa and Odawa had long resided. Additional research by museum staff on Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi quilting resulted in the collection of narratives, photographs, and quilts documenting the long-time engagement in quilting by many Native women in the region. Working in tandem with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, Atlatl (the national service organization for professional Native artists), and many tribal museums as well as quilters, collectors, and other scholars, the Michigan State University Museum staff continued to document Native quilting traditions throughout the United States and Canada. These efforts have resulted in the exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" that toured to major museums across the nation, a smaller version of the exhibit that is touring to tribal museums, a publication, and the collection of well-documented quilts and related materials at MSU. -- by Marsha MacDowell [excerpt from Marsha MacDowell, ed., Great Lakes,Great Quilts. Concord, California: C&T Publishing, 2001] GLQC Home About GLQC Collections Exhibits Programs Publications Internships/Volunteers Quilt Index On–Line Newsletter Virtual Quilt Sponsors/Endowments Links Quilt Care Site Info Contact Us

Hawaii Condo Rental Quiet,

Maalaea Maui Condo Rental - Condominium Maalaea Maui Condo Rental Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Hawaii Maui Maalaea Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #24649 Panoramic Oceanfront Views!! Location: Maalaea, Maui, Hawaii, USA (10 miles from Kahului Airport between Lahaina and Wailea) Accommodations: Condominium - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 4-5) View from the lanai - Maalaea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental Quiet, romantic Maalaea Bay offers the ideal setting for your Hawaiian vacation. Located at the water's edge on a quiet street, this complex offers lovely grounds, pool, and barbeques. Completely upgraded, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, oceanfront condo centrally located to all of the wonderful areas for fun Maui has to offer. The unit is located on the 4th floor of a 4-story building and offers spectacular unobstructed views of the blue Pacific Ocean, the South Shore of Maui, and Haleakala. From your double lanai enjoy some of the best whale watching in Maui, as the Humpback's bring their young to the protected waters of Maalaea Bay (in the winter months). Also, when the surf picks up, Maalaea produces the "Freight Train," one of the fastest and longest surfing waves in the world (Best in summer months). Night-time affords wonderful views of the lights from Kihei to Wailea, and upcountry. PEACEFUL... PERFECT FOR UNWINDING! Master bedroom is located in direct view of the blue Pacific Ocean and offers it's own private bath. Unit is air conditioned, offers a tastefully updated kitchen, washer and dryer inside the unit, Marble floors, countertops and bathrooms. Murphy bed in second bedroom. Jacuzzi tub in guest bath. Living area features comfortable seating with fantastic views. Other features include a large screen television, DVD,VCR, surround sound, and stereo with a multi CD player. A real nice unit that's affordably priced. Just a few feet from your doorstep, enjoy snorkling and swimming...one of the best locations in Maui. The unit is located just a short walk from a secluded, 4 mile, white sand beach that borders the Kealia Nature Preserve. Perfect for the beachcomber, a good long walk, or getting away from it all. A short walk the other way, takes you to Maalaea Harbor which is a popular place for boat excursions to Molokini for snorkling, fishing, sunset cruises and even more whale watching. Maalaea Harbor is also home to several resturants including Buzz's (famous for their Tahitian Prwans and their Maui Onion Rings), The Waterfront (a 5 star resturant), and The Maalaea Grill (awesome Mahi Mahi fish and chips). Shopping, an ice cream parlor, The Pacific Whale Foundation, miniture golf, even a fast food place (Carl's Jr.)is located at the Harbor. Maui's #1 tourist attraction, the Maui Ocean Center makes it's home at Maalaea Harbor. Bottom line...this place is central to unlimited activities in Paradise!! VRBO Bear stayed here - on site review: Huge, unobstructed views of the Pacific ocean, the south Maui shoreline and Haleakala... wow! I couldn't keep my baby blue eyes off of those views... what a great place to watch for Humpback whales in the winter months, I can bearly wait to come back! I bearly set my furry paws in this Maui condo, when I noticed all the recently upgraded features such as granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths, marble tile floors, big screen TV, stereo system, etc... all the features of home PLUS this condo is centrally located in Maalea - not far from the Maui Ocean Center aquarium. Just down the street, begins a 4 mile beach that's to die for - great for strolling or beach combing. When you get a "rumbly in your tummy", there's lots of great Maui restaurants nearby too. What are you waiting for? Signed, VRBO Bear Pool as seen from the lanai - Maalaea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental Amenities: Phone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, Jetted Tub in Bath, Pool (shared), Charcoal Grill (BBQ), No Smoking Activities (on site or nearby): Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Miniature golf, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ May-Oct ................... $165/night.Nov-Apr ................... $185/night.Nov 23-Jan 03 (Holidays) .. $235/night (10 night minimum).Rates are subject to 11.43% Hawaii's hotel tax.Rental dates held by $500 deposit.Discounted rates for stays of over two weeks.$100 cleaning fee for stays of less than 5 nights.Full payment due 60 days prior to arrival.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Left view from lanai - Maalaea, Maui, HI - Hawaii Condo Rental Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: (925) 648-7700 ext. 108 (California, USA) Please say: "I saw your listing #24649 on VRBO" Interior of unit Remodeled kitchen - fully equipped. Master bedroom with ocean front view and lanai Master Bath - all granite. 2nd bath has large jetted tub. View from living area and master bedroom. View of nearby beach from unit Whale watching in Ma'alaea Home USA Hawaii Maui Maalaea Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #24649 There have been 16003 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on January 16, 2005 This listing was first published here on May 19, 2003. Maalaea Maui Condo Rental Date last modified - December 16, 2005 VRBO® is Vacation Rentals by Owner® - The largest and most popular vacation rental site. 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Hawaii Resorts Travel Travel

Hawaii Resorts -- for families  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break Beach Vacations Ten Latest Family Travel Deals All-inclusive and other Family Resorts Topics Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide Activity Kits Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts Hawaii Resorts Below, see many Hawaii Resorts grouped by island, plus some recommended outings. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, pools with waterpark features, etc.; not all-inclusive pricing, though. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent BIG ISLAND: Kohala Coast Hawaii Resorts If you feel like lapping up a little luxury, here's a group of eight upscale Hawaii resorts --on the west side of the Big Island-- that Conde Nast readers voted among the Top Fifty Tropical Resorts Worldwide." Hawaii All-inclusive Resorts?? Vacationers won't find full-scale all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii, but here are a few hints. Hawaii Beach Vacations Ten great beaches, and eight Hawaii resorts. (With photos.) HAWAII RESORTS - KAUAI: Hyatt Regency Kauai With 50 acres on one of the quieter islands, this luxury Hawaii resort has pools connected by "river pools", caves, waterfalls, 150-foot water slide; saltwater lagoons; Camp Hyatt program for kids 3 to 12. HAWAII RESORTS - OAHU: Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach is still a lovely place despite so much nearby concrete development, and it's lots of fun for families. Click here for several properties that have special features for families. Generally, kids 18 and under stay free. Hawaii Resorts: Hilton Waikoloa Village Another luxury Hawaii resort on the Kohala Coast; get around the 62 acres by "monorail" or by canal-boat on waterways. One of the features is a 4-acre saltwater lagoon: great for learning snorkel, with plenty of fish, and even sea-turtles. Hawaii with Kids and Teens- Multi- Islands About's guide for Hawaii for Visitors has many suggestions for family activities on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu. JW Marriott Ihilani The JW Marriott Resort & Spa-- on Oahu at Ko Olina, a short drive from the Honolulu airport-- has kids program, teen program, Marine Life Program, and a bunch of Ocean Adventures. No charge for two kids 17 and under, in parents' room. Ka'anapali Beach Hotel Value alert: this place aims to be "a moderately-priced first-class hotel", and also "Maui's most Hawaiian hotel." The free kids' "Aloha Passport" program of activities features local arts and crafts. Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy This condominium property-- on 13 acres on the east side of Kauai-- has one- and two-bedroom units with private lanai, full kitchen, washer-dryer, etc. Swimming pool has lagoons and kids' pool. Kids' Programs at Maui Resorts A review of kids' programs at a number of resorts in the popular Wailea area, at the City Spin website. Kona Village A luxury getaway on the Kohala Coast, with no phones or tv in your room. Stay in individual "hale" cottages spread over 82 acres; complimentary outrigger canoe and glass-bottom boat rides, kids program and teens program; snorkeling in the bay full of colorful fish. Kona Village has a rare feature, for a Hawaii resort: nearly-all-inclusive pricing. MAUI: Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Fun at this luxury Maui property includes kids camp and the Canyon Activity Pools, nine pools connected by a river that floats swimmers along. MOLOKAI: Molokai Ranch and Lodge Guests stay in comfy "upscale tents": canvas bungalows on platforms, big bed in one section, twin beds in another; solar-powered lights; private bathroom, hot-water showers; lanai. ( A lodge is also available.) 54,000 acres of land, white-sand beach, sea kayaking, mountain biking, horseback rides; Ed-ventures for kids include tidal pools, Hawaiian arts and crafts. Multi-island: Hawaii Resorts & Activities for the Whole Ohana "Perfect family weeks on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island"-- at Outside Online. For each island, there's a recommended "home base" property, plus detailed itineraries for seven days of fun. Ohana Hotels and Outrigger Resorts OHANA is a brand of Outrigger Resorts and Hotels that offers non-beachfront properties at a good price point. Both OHANA and Outrigger have family-friendly properties on several islands; most OHANA locations are near Waikiki, and the flagship Outrigger Reef is right on Waikiki Beach. Top Ten Big Island Family Activities About's guide for Hawaii/South Pacific selects ten family activities: Beaches, Dolphins, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and more. Turtle Bay Resort Turtle Bay is a unique Hawaii resort: a lone property on the beautiful north coast of Oahu, with 880 acres, file miles of beach, five different bays, pool with waterfall and slide, on-site snorkeling, horseriding, surf lessons...   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. 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Select your Hawaiian Tour Oahu Adventures - About Oahu Nature Tours - Our Guides - Our Management Team Tour Photos - Photo & Video Galleries - Maps of Oahu - FAQ - The Risks of Hiking Alone Guest Book - Gift Certificates - Reservations - Michael's New Book - Home page Oahu Bird Species Checklist - "Species of the Month" - Hawaii's Endangered Species Our Ecological Restoration Projects - Hawaii Bird Sightings - Explore Oahu's offshore Islands C H O O S E Y O U R A D V E N T U R E Click on the title of an adventure or a picture for more information. L A N D A D V E N T U R E S #1 Diamond Head Crater Adventure Enjoy a guided walk to the 760 foot summit of the world's most famous crater where breathtaking 360 degreeviews await you. On this adventure you will learn interesting information about thecraters geology, history, archeology, flora and fauna. #2 Discover Honolulus Hidden Waterfalls Adventure On this exciting adventure we visit scenic waterfalls, cool valley streams, ancient Hawaiianpetroglyphs, the beautiful Liliuokalani Gardens, a tropical rainforest with bamboo groves and the worldfamous Pali Lookout. #3 Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure Spectacular 2000 foot jagged cliffs tower above as you walk into the lush Koolau mountains that riseabove Kaneohe Bay. We visit a picturesque rainforest waterfall and enjoy Hawaiis unique rainforestplants and birds. #4 Natural Highlights of Oahu Adventure Visit Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, world famous Hanauma Bay, "From Here To Eternity" beach,Halona Blowhole, Makapuu Lookout, Kaupo lava flow and tide pools, Waimanalo Bay, Enchanted Lakebird refuge, ancient Hawaiian temple. #5 Mountain Rainforest Adventure Journey to the scenic mountains high above the shimmering waters of Pearl Harbor to a place that timehas passed by. In this beautiful setting we walk into a forest that includes Hawaiian honeycreepers,scarlet-flowered Ohia and majestic Koa trees. #6 Valley of the Rainbows Adventure Travel with us to the enchanting, lush rainforest located deep within the beautiful Valley of the Rainbows. Here, nestled below towering jungle trees and surrounded by seven waterfalls one of the worlds premier Botanical Gardens, the Lyon Arboretum awaits you. #7 Lost Coast of Oahu Adventure Escape the hustle bustle of Waikiki and journey with us to the lost coast of Oahu, a place where your fantasies of a tropical island paradise come true. Our first stop is Lanikai, the most beautiful beach in the world. #8 North Shore Adventure An exciting journey of discovery to the famous North Shore of Oahu. Over the Koolau Mountains to the windward side, then onwards to the North shore featuring Byodo Temple, Wetlands, Banzai Pipeline, historic village of Haleiwa and much more.. #9 Manoa Waterfall Adventure This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies about Hawaiis lush rainforests, giant ferns, cascading tropical waterfalls, picturesque streams and unique species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.. #10 Oahu Nature Tours Grand Adventure Combo prices! - Save $ Combine the Diamond Head Crater Adventure with any of our other tours. Experience the fascinatingdiversity and natural beauty of Oahu on our Grand Adventure. The tours CAN be taken on the same or separate days! #11 Oahu Nature Tours Deluxe Adventure Combo prices! - Save $ Combine any two adventures from #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 or #7. A great way to see several interesting ecologicalhighlights of our island. The tours CAN be taken on the same or separate days! #12 Special Adventurers Pass Combo prices! - Save $ For those guests interested in exploring a wide variety of unique ecosystems on Oahu. Three of our tours areincluded and CAN be taken on the same or separate days! BIRDWATCHING ADVENTURES #19 Custom Birdwatching Tour Private tour for 1-3 guests to observe Oahu's unique honeycreepers, water birds, or seabirds. Led by Michael Walther, the owner of Oahu Nature Tours, who has conducted numerous Hawaii forest bird surveys and has written books and magazine articles about Hawaii's native bird species... The following of our adventures are also recommended for birdwatchers, even though their itineraries are not exclusively designed for birdwatching only. For wetland species and sea birds - #4 Natural Highlights Tour For mountain forest bird species - #5 Mountain Rainforest Tour Online Reservations Pages TRAVEL AGENTS AND GROUP RESERVATIONS Phone: 808-924-2473 Fax: 808-924-5395 General E-mail: natureguide@oahunaturetours.com Reservations E-mail: reservations@oahunaturetours.com