Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Presents The Hula Show 2011

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuak?ne and his award-winning dance troupe, N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu, are set to return to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre October 15 - 23 with six performances of The Hula Show 2011. Tickets are on sale now at 415-392-4400, or online at cityboxoffice.com.

With stops in India, Samoa, Turkey, Spain, and Wai'anae, The Hula Show 2011 takes attendees on a global tour of dance and song. The trip is rounded out with Hanohano Kapalakiko, a suite of chants that celebrate the indelible bond and long historical ties between Hawai'i and San Francisco. These original chants were written especially for N? Lei Hulu by Puakea Nogelmeier, the celebrated author, composer and linguist.

WHEN:
October 15 at 8 p.m. - opening night Champagne reception following show
October 16 at 4 p.m.
October 21 at 8 p.m.
October 22 at 5 p.m. - gala benefit Lu'au & silent auction, show begins at 8 p.m.
October 23 at noon - one-hour matinee designed especially for children & families
October 23 at 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
San Francisco
(Bay & Lyon Streets)

TICKETS:
Ticket prices are $35 - $45 (reserved seating) for regular performances. All tickets for the family matinee are $10 (general admission). Groups of ten or more receive a 10% discount (does not apply to reception or gala). Tickets to the opening night Champagne reception (Saturday, October 15) are $90. Tickets for the gala benefit Lu'au and silent auction (Saturday, October 22) are $150 and a reserved table of ten is $1,500. Tickets are on sale now at 415-392-4400 and online at cityboxoffice.com.

MORE:
As special guests, the Golden Gate Men's Chorus join N? Lei Hulu for a beautiful a cappella accompaniment as they perform an Islamic chant and two Indian Ragas during the October 22 and 23 performances. All shows feature an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary forms of hula.

PARKING:
Due to construction at the Palace of Fine Arts, parking will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, and arrive early to park.

Street closure: Doyle Drive from northbound 19th Avenue/Hwy 1.

Parking options:
ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB - free parking. 700 Marina Boulevard at Yacht Road. 12-minute walk across Marina Boulevard to Lyon Street and POFA Theatre.

CLAIRE LILIENTHAL SCHOOL - $10 per car. Enter schoolyard on Beach Street between Scott and Divisadero. 15-minute walk on Beach Street to POFA pond, then around pond to POFA Theatre doors.

MARINA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Sunday shows only) - $10 per car. Enter schoolyard on Bay Street between Fillmore and Webster. Complimentary shuttle to and from POFA Theatre, starting 90 minutes prior to show time. For additional parking information, please visit naleihulu.org.

About N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu
Founded in 1985, N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu ("the many feathered wreaths at the summit, held in high esteem") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to teaching and preserving the Hawaiian culture through hula. It has a performance group of nearly 40 dancers and offers classes to students in the beginning and intermediate levels. The organization holds educational workshops throughout the year in Hawaiian language, history, and arts and crafts. The company has performed in locations throughout California, and in New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Honolulu. For further information on N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu, call 415-647-3040 or visit naleihulu.org.

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