Walk and lectures focus on feng shui
Clear Englebert, author of "Feng Shui for Hawai‘i Gardens" and "Bedroom Feng Shui," will offer a free feng shui walk through the downtown area Jan. 29, along with a series of free lectures at public libraries.
During the stroll, Englebert will point to buildings and landscapes that serve as illustrations of feng shui concepts. Participants should meet outside the front entrance to the Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King St., at 3:30 p.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Englebert will discuss feng shui principles in regard to furnishings and landscapes and explain the concept of the yin/yang symbol and the bagua map during free public library talks at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Manoa, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Salt Lake, 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Waikiki, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at Kapolei, 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Hawaii State Library and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Pearl City.
A five-week "Feng Shui Basics" class in Kapolei and Honolulu will begin Feb. 1. For information on fees and other details, call 328-0329 or visit www.fungshway. com.
Luau, entertainment honor King Lunalilo
Lunalilo Home will commemorate the 179th anniversary of the birth of King William Charles Lunalilo with a traditional luau Feb. 1 featuring Hawaiian food, hula and music by Hoku Zuttermeister and Natalie Ai Kamauu.
In addition to honoring Lunalilo’s legacy and the home’s kupuna, this year’s celebration will highlight recognition of the first recipients of the King Lunalilo Malama Kupuna Award for leadership in support of disadvantaged Hawaiian elders.
They are Roy Benham, Oswald Stender and the Queen’s Health Systems.
The luau, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will be held on the grounds of Lunalilo Home at 501 Kekauluohi St., near Kaiser High School. Tickets and more information are available at lunalilo.org; the deadline to buy tickets is Jan. 24.
Event proceeds support Lunalilo Home and adult day care programs and services.
See museum free for Bishop’s birthday
Bishop Museum will kick off its 125th year with a celebration of founder Charles Reed Bishop’s birthday and free admission Jan. 26 for Hawaii residents and military personnel with valid identification.
To mark the occasion, a special program featuring oli (chant) and hula will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Presenters include museum President and CEO Blair D. Collis and 40 Kamehameha Schools students.
Bishop founded the museum in 1889 in memory of his wife, Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last direct descendant of King Kamehameha I. It holds more than 1.3 million cultural artifacts representing Native Hawaiian, Pacific island and Hawaii immigrant life as well more than 22 million plant and animal specimens.
The institution hosts more than 250,000 visitors annually, including 25,000-plus students.
Regular admission is $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 4 to 12, and $16.95 for those ages 65 and older. Fees for nonresident visitors accompanied by a military member or Hawaii resident with ID are $16.95, $11.95 and $13.95, respectively.
Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. For more information, call 847-3511.
