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JANUARY 2010 Jam-packed with exciting events:
Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Friends of the North Shore Library present
Jean Nishida Souza, Kauai Programs Coordinator for
NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Nat’l Marine Sanctuary
Multi-media presentation of the biology, behavior, research
and conservation of Hawaii’s endangered humpback whales
Free Event
Request for sign-language interpreter, call PV Library at least 7 days
prior to program. Phone 826-4310
Contact: Dottie Nakea
Thursday, January 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm; doors open at 5:30 pm
SENTECH Hawaii and KPAA hosts
“Kauai Energy Sustainability Plan 2010 – 2030″ (KESP)
draft report being developed by the County of Kauai
Review plan online January 4 at www.KauaiEnergySustainabilityPlan.com
Plan identified renewable and energy efficient opportunites that can help
Kauai achieve energy independence from imported oil over the next 20 years
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Friday, January 8, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
SENTECH Hawaii hosts interactive Webinar online meeting
“Kauai Energy Sustainability Plan 2010 – 2030″ (KESP)
Webinar log-in instructions available at www.kauainetwork.org
Call KPAA, 632-2005
Friday, January 8, 7:00 pm
Berklee Chamber Players String Trio Concert
Steelgrass Farm Main House
Seating Limited, by invitation only
January 3 – 10, 2010
Berklee College of Music String Trio Residency
Steelgrass Farm
Contact: Will Lydgate
January 8 – January 31 — Four weekends
Fridays & Saturdays, Jan 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 – 7:00 pm
Sundays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 – 4:00 pm
Events Kauai & Hawaii Children’s Theatre present
Steel Magnolias - the quintessential story of friendship serves up a slice of
life in Louisiana that’s as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie
Starring Laurie Aguayo, Jennifer Downs, Lolli Hagen, Susan LeHoven,
Emma Palumbo and Mary Ellen Kopitzke
The Puhi Playhouse (KAPA)
Reserve tickets by calling 246-8985, seating limited
Adults $20; Students & Srs $15
Rated PG-13 (not recommended for under 12)
Saturday, January 9, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
7th annual Uplifting the Immune System Days
with Grandmaster Hong
addressing asthma, allergies, respiratory colds, vog relief and more
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue
Free Event
Register: 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Sunday, January 10, 4 PM
The Mokihana Club Winter Concert
Lihue Parish Hall
Classical favorites, including Bach and Debussy,
performed by Flutist ‘G.G.’ Shanley
with Pianist Lisa Rapha El
and The Ali’i Strings.
Cost: Adults $10, Students $5, Children under 8 free
Tickets available at: K-Mart; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo;
Zack’s, Coconut Market Place; Kaua’i Music & Sound, Kapa’a;
Hanalei Surf Co., Hanalei.
Or, you may reserve your tickets for will-call pick up
by calling 332-9870 or 822-3718.
January 11, 12:30 – 5:00 pm
Kauai Planning & Action Alliance hosts:
“Successful Fundraising in Challenging Times” Workshop
by Stephanie Roth, Editor of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Kauai Humane Society Training Room, Puhi
$30 advance registration fee; seating is limited
Contact: KPAA, 632-2005 for registration form, www.kauainetwork.org
Saturday, January 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Feng Sui Workshop: Enhancing Prosperity, Success & Health
w/ Grandmaster Hong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue
Tuition $190 prepaid by January 2; $210 at door; includes lunch
Register: 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Monday, January 18, 10:45 am – 1:30 pm
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Kukui Grove Center
Contact: KGC, 245-7784
E Kanikapila Kakou 2010 (27th Season of EKK)
“The Stories Behind the Songs”
featuring Hawaii’s outstanding composers/musicians/storytellers
Every Monday night from January 18 to March 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukoli’i (next to Wailua golf course)
Concerts:
Saturday, March 6, 7:00 pm
EKK Concert – Palani Vaughan & Kings’ Own + Donald Kaulia
Kauai Community College PAC
Thursday, April 1, 6:00 pm
EKK Final Night – “Alice in EKK Wonderland Masquerade Concert”
Makana, Lopaka Colon, Lono Kaumeheiwa
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukoli’i (next to Wailua golf course)
Contact: Carol Yotsuda, 808.245.2733 <giac@hawaiilink.net>
Monday, January 18, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
In conjunction with E Kanikapila Kakou
Slack Key Ukulele Workshop by George Kahumoku, Jr
Ukulele Workshop by Keoki Kahumoku
Kauai Beach Resort – Shutters Lounge and Ballroom
$25 workshop fee
Register: giac@hawaiilink.net
Monday night from January 18, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2010 — “The Stories Behind the Songs”
featuring Hawaii’s outstanding composers/musicians/storytellers –
George Kahumoku Jr & Keoki Kahumoku – Father & Son team; Grammy Award winners; Founders of ’Ohana Kiho’alu Annual Slack Key/Ukulele Festival on Maui
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukoli’i (next to Wailua golf course)
by donation
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net
Monday night January 25, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2010 — “The Stories Behind the Songs”
featuring Hawaii’s outstanding composers/musicians/storytellers –
Eddie Kamae – Cultural Icon, “Sons of Hawaii”, Filmmaker, Instrumental genius
Dennis Kamakahi – Hawaii’s most prolific living composer of Hawaiian music
David Kamakahi – hot young ukulele virtuoso
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukoli’i (next to Wailua golf course)
by donation
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net
Saturday, January 30, 6:30 pm
Ebb and Flow Concert
featuring Robert Pollock in solo piano recital
Church of the Pacific
Admission: Free
Contact: rosalime@aol.com
Saturday, January 30
F.A.M.E. festival (Fresh Art and Music Entertainment)
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Music by “Ten Feet”, “The Throwdowns”, “Skunk Dog”
“The Green Stone Project” and “Juss Diss”
Contact: Shea Fabiana, <sheabird47@yahoo.com>
Tim Fabiana, 808.651.6738
Saturday-Sunday, January 30 – 31, 2010, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
6th Annual Inspiration Kauai Wellness Expo
“To Your Health” featuring Dr and Master Zhi Gang Sha
plus 100 vendor booths, informative speakers and more
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Contact: Char Ravelo, 808.652.4328
ONGOING OR MULTI-DAY EVENTS:
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Papahanaumokuakea – A Legacy of Conservation”
United Airlines side: “Kauai – Island of Festivals”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through the Hawai’i Tourism Authority
In cooperation with the County of Kaua’I Office of Economic Development
(open to all passengers in transit)
Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Community Market
fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products,
tropical plants and flowers, coffee, hoiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk,
breakfast & lunch choices, educational demo, and more
KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm
hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
Contact: Melissa McFerrin, 337-9944
Saturday night (Every Saturday Night)
Old Kapaa Town Art Night
Live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing, entertainment
Contact: Angelique Ell, 808.635.4964
Second Saturday of Each Month, 8:30 pm until lunch
Friends of the Path Clean Up
Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast
Potluck lunch at 11:00 am
Meet at the rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Contact: Brett, 639-4561
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
7:30 – 11:00 am; 11:45 am – 4:15 pm
Kauai Resource Center Open & Accepting Recyclables
Redeem HI5 bottles, plastic #1&2, aluminum,
Cardboard, Mixed paper, glass, newspaper
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 pm
Lihue Public Library 2010 Film Club Schedule
With Film Curator Paul Booth
Lihue Library Conference Room
Admission: Free
January - COMEDY MONTH
Saluting Jack Lemmon, one of the finest comedic actors in the history of film, we will begin the season with a laugh and feature two films, one in black and white and one in color, that show the talent and range of Lemmon’s nearly five decade career.
Jan 6 Some Like It Hot (1959)
When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.
Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe
Jan 20 Grumpy Old Men (1993)
A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood, only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Mathau
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
“Let’s Hula in 2010″ – begins February 6, 2010
Opening new hula class in Kapahi for ladies
Beginners & Intermediate classes
Hula ‘Auana & Hula Kahiko
Non-competitive Hula
Saturday class schedule
Cover 3-month tuition + registration fee to start;
monthly tuition thereafter
Must register to attend mandatory orientation
Enroll: hulakauai@gmail.com
Kina’u Kapi’ioho Baker
Hula ‘Olapa Training 2010
Opening NEW Hula ‘Olapa Training for Ladies
Serious students ONLY
Must have at least 2 years hula experience
Name of prior Halau/Kumu must be provided & contactable
Non-competitive hula
Sunday class schedule – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cover 2-month tuition plus registration fee upfront
Monthly tuition after initial 2 months
Must have at least 5 students enrolled to open class
Maximum of 15 students
Must register to attend mandatory orientation
Class starts Sunday, February 7
to Enroll, e-mail your contact info to <hulakauai@gmail.com>
Hula Class Registration: Classes begin in February
Leilani Rivera Bond, kumu hula of Halau Hula o Leilani
Mondays, 6:00 pm – beginning keiki; 7:15 pm – beginning opio and wahine
All Saints Church gym, Kapaa
Tuesdays, 3:45 pm – beginning keiki; 4:45 pm – beginning wahine
Koloa Neighborhood Center
Wednesdays, 3:45 pm – keiki kane class
Coconut Marketplace, Wailua
6:00 pm – hula & Tahitian, intermediate & advance keiki
7:30 pm – hula & Tahitian, intermediate & advance opio & wahine
All Saints Gym, Kapaa
Contact: Leilani, 651-0682; email <darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net>
Donna Stewart, 635-7248; email <dsmanu@hawaii.rr.com>
Second and Last Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour times: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief video and talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Kauai Dance Theatre’s 24th season
Winter-Spring 16 week term of classes, Jan. 4 – May 16, 2010 for ages 4 to adult
Creative movement, various levels of Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Jazz dance and morning exercise classes - Kalaheo Studio
Intermediate level ballet class – Lihue United Church Parish Hall
Contact Janie Crane, Director, for more information: 332-9737,
jbcdance@hotmail.com, or visit www.kauaidancetheatre.com
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Morning Exercise in Kalaheo
“Stretch and Tone” on Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM - Pilates-inspired exercises to stretch, strengthen and tone muscles in a fitness format
“FitDance Fusion” on Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM - standing stretches, 20 min. simple aerobic dance movement, toning floor exercises
Both classes are ongoing at Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule
Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes if desired for aerobic dance on Fridays
$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
TAI CHI CHUAN – Yang Style School of the Inner Path
“Surf the Waves of Chi’
with Francis L. Dubois, Martial Arts practioner since 1976
Mondays, 8:00 – 9:30 am
Wednesdays & Fridays, 5 – 6:30 pm
Drop In Rate: $12
Card of ten classes: $100
Hideaway Spa, Waimea Plantation Cottages
Directions: 338-0005
Contact: 635-9868, <francis@soulskin.us>
December 31 deadline:
Aggie Marti-Kini’s “Anahola Book” – Kauai’s Mystic Hawaiian Village
Special 33% pre-order discount off regular $29.99 retail if ordered by January 1.
Taylor Camp books have arrived and are ready for distribution.
Contact: 245-2617 or 245-8606 for directions
Taylor Camp
John Wehrheim
2749 Kapena St.
Lihue, HI, 96766
