First Night Monterey

On December 31, 2002, members of the Academy of Hawaiian Arts performed at First Night Monterey, appearing both in the opening parade and in three stage performances. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.

	Alohi, Justin and Mely relax before getting ready for the performance.
	Sarah helps Cory tie on his kupe'e.
	Anthony: This lei sure is itchy.
	Mike enjoys a photo op with his hula sisters.
	AHA's San Jose Crew.
	The AHA girls.
	The group rehearses one last time in the dressing room.
	The AHA girls practice 'Wai'oli.'
	'Wai'oli' rehearsal continues.
	Mike, Karen and Anthony rehearse 'Hole Waimea.'
	'Waika' final rehearsal.
	AHA performs for the First Night Parade.
	The First Night crowd watches as Karen and AHA perform.
	The conch shell signals the opening of the stage performance.
	Kumu Hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu chants and plays his ipu heke for the performance.
	Members of The Monterey Bay branch of the Academy perform 'Wai'oli' in their home town.
	The men of AHA present 'Maui.'
	AHA's women perform 'Waika.'
	Outdoors... in Monterey... at night... in December. Yes, it was cold! The AHA girls huddle for warmth, as Kumu Mark just laughs.
	The AHA boys mug for the camera .
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