Events honoring King, and last queen of Hawai'i
Advertiser Staff
TODAY
"Lift Every Voice," a musical celebration, 3 p.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium, Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds.
Candlelight bell-ringing ceremony of the Nagasaki Peace Bell, 5:30 p.m., also at Honolulu Hale. A torchlight march to 'Iolani Palace will follow the ceremony.
A commemoration of the Jan. 16, 1893, overthrow of the Hawaiian sovereign will begin at 'Iolani Palace and continue to Queen Lili'uoka-lani's statue at the state Capitol. All are invited to offer ho'okupu at the palace near the queen's bedroom at 3:30 p.m. A short walk will follow to the queen's statue for the rest of the program at 4. The program will feature music by Pekelo, from Maui, who has written a song about the queen; a reading of President Grover Cleveland's speech before Congress following the overthrow; and a re-enactment drama, "Ka Lei Maile Alii — The Queen's Women," depicting a meeting of the women of Hui Aloha Aina, who were responsible for gathering many of the signatures on the Great Petitions (Ku'e Petitions) protesting annexation of Hawai'i to the United States. Participants are asked to bring folding chairs or mats to sit on and refreshments to share. For more information, call 284-3460 or 284-8722 or visit www.HawaiianKingdom.org.
TOMORROW
MLK parade begins 9 a.m., from Ala Moana Beach Park's Magic Island to Kapi'olani Park.
MLK Unity Rally, which will include entertainment and vending booths, Kapi'olani Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, presented by Church of the Crossroads, 7 p.m. on the church grounds at 1212 University Ave. Elizabeth R. Kent, director of the state Judiciary's Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, will be given the annual Peacemaker award. Reception to follow.
TUESDAY
"The Legacy of Peace-builders in the Asia Pacific: King, a Queen, and a 'Servant,' " 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center, Jefferson Hall, 1777 East-West Road. Cost: $12.
CONTINUING
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize, an exhibit of nonviolent art, through Jan. 26, Pacific Traditions Gallery, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 19 N. Pauahi St., Chinatown.)