2025 Events
May
Ashland Hula Workshops with Kumu Andrea
Date: Saturday, May 31, 9:30 - 5 pm
Location: Bellview Elementary gym in Ashland. View map.
Halau Member Cost: (currently or recently enrolled in local/online classes): $75*
Community Member Cost: $95*
We're excited to welcome Kumu Andrea back to Ashland for her first in-person visit since she moved to Hawai'i in June 2024!
Morning & afternoon workshops will be offered in hula kahiko & hula 'auana, with a focus on the beauty and history of North Kohala, where Kumu now calls home. We'll also weave some talk story time into our sessions on the deeper applications of Hawaiian lifeways into everyday life.
Schedule
9:30 - 12 Kahiko Workshop: Aia I Ka Makani O Kohala, composed by Kumu Raylene
12-1 Break for Lunch
1-4 ‘Auana Workshop: Aloha E Kohala, choreographed by Kumu Andrea
4-5 Closing Talk Story
These workshops are offered to our community with a warm welcome of aloha to all. Basic hula skills and prior hula experience preferred.
To register and pay, click the green button below. Scroll down to Hula Workshops and select the appropriate PayPal button. If you have filled out the registration form before, you do not need to do it again. Mahalo!
* No one turned away due to finances. Please email kumuandrea@gmail.com for partial trade or sliding scale options.
September
Ashland Aloha Festival
Sunday, September 21, Grizzly Peak Winery, Ashland, OR
Join us for an afternoon of aloha at Grizzly Peak Winery in the beautiful foothills of Ashland. Enjoy community cultural workshops for all ages, live music featuring Walt Keale from O'ahu, plus an authentic hula show with traditional hula kahiko, accompanied by live drumming and chanting, as well as contemporary hula accompanied by our talented musicians. Ono Hawaiian food from and wine by Grizzly Peak will be available for purchase.
EVENT SCHEDULE
2-4 pm - Cultural Workshops for all ages with an All-Day Pass
3:30 - 5 pm - Hawaiian plate lunch served ($10-12)
3:30 pm - Pre-show music Live Music with Keale
4 - 5:30 pm - Main Show: Hula by Ka Pi'o O Ke Anuenue; music by Walt Keale
COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS - Attendees pick two.
2-2:45 Workshop 1 | Lei-making; 'Ukulele lesson, or Hula lesson
3-3:45 Workshop 2 | Lei-making; 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making), or Hula lesson
TICKETS
All-Day Pass: (includes Cultural Workshops and Show): Adult - $30, Child/Youth - $15 (age 12 and under)
Show Only: Adult Advance $20/ Door $25; Child /Youth - $10 (age 12 and under)
Ticketing and more info will be posted in June!
Gates Open:
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1:30 pm for All Day Pass Guests only
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3:30 pm for General Admission (Show Only)
Tickets also available at Music Coop, 268 E. Main St. in Ashland or at the event. Blankets and low-back chairs for any ticket type welcome at front of the stage.
Advance tickets will not be available after 5 pm on Saturday, September 20. Last-minute ticket buyers can purchase at the event on September 21.
Questions? Contact info coming soon.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given unless Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled. If Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled, ticket holders will be emailed a cancellation announcement with a form with two options: 1) donate the value of your ticket to Kapi'oanuenue 501(c)(3); or 2) receive a refund to your credit card. If you do not respond with your choice within 4 days, the value of your ticket will be donated to Kapi'oanuenue.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather outside at Grizzly Peak Winery, the show will continue as long as it is safe for patrons, performers, and staff. If you choose to leave during the performance, there will be no refunds offered. If Kapi'oanuenue cancels a performance due to inclement weather, see “Cancellation Policy” section above.
EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30 - 3:30 pm - Cultural Workshops for all ages! Attend as many as you want with an All-Day Pass!
3:30 - 5 pm - Hawaiian plate lunch by Auntie Carol’s Hawaiian Cafe ($10-12)
3:30 pm - Pre-show music by Keale Kupuna
4 - 6 pm - Main Show: Hula by Ka Pi'o O Ke Anuenue; music by Keale Kupuna and Bill Griffin
COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS - All materials & instruments provided!
1:30 pm | Lei-making
1:30 pm | Hula lesson
1:45 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)
1:45 pm | Ipu-making & lesson (gourd drum)
2:00 pm | 'Ukulele lesson
2:15 pm | Lei-making
2:15 pm | Hula lesson
2:30 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)
2:30 pm | Ipu-making & lesson (gourd drum)
3:00 pm | Lei-making
3:00 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)