Information courtesy: Mark Kalahele

WHAT: MAMo at Kumu Kahua: First Friday Maoli Film Festival

WHERE: Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street, at Bethel Street

WHEN: Friday, May 4, at 7 and 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 at 7 and 8:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $10, per seating

INFO: 536-4441, www.maoliartsmonth.org

Kumu Kahua Theatre, dedicated to producing works by Hawai‘i writers and about Hawai‘i's culture, teams up with MAMo (Maoli Arts Month) festivities to present a two-night film festival showcasing films by Hawai‘i directors. On opening night, a reception to honor filmmaking team Puhipau and Joan Lander—Na Maka O Ka Aina—will be held at the theater at 6 p.m.

 “Film is a natural extension of theater,” says theater board member and festival organizer Mark Kalahele, “and we’re excited to screen these strong works.

While Liliha Public Library is normally closed on Fridays, patrons are advised that the book drop will be closed on Friday, May 4 due to a one-day renovation project. 

The Library’s walkway is scheduled to be replaced and there will be no access to the book drop.

Patrons may return library books and other materials to any of our other public libraries.      

The 7th edition of the annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival presented by Bank of Hawaii takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, 2012, on the spacious grounds of the Honolulu Hale civic center.  Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, with FREE admission and FREE parking in several nearby locations.  This family-friendly festival promises to be another best-seller event.

Festival-goers can look forward to meeting local, national and internationally celebrated authors and illustrators; a robust offering of music and stage performances; stimulating panel discussions on a variety of topics; story-telling and poetry slams; as well as activities and entertainment for the younger crowd. Attendees also will enjoy the popular Bank of Hawaii Book Swap, book-seller booths and a multi-ethnic food court.