For Upcoming 2017 Arts & Culture Calendar or email giac05@icloud.com to get listing in advance

 

Mahalo to all who enjoy and support Art and Culture on Kaua’i

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December Arts & Culture Program

 

Friday, December 1, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

KAUAI MUSEUM’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice Street

Info:  245-6931

 

Friday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

LIGHTS ON RICE PARADE 2017

From Vidinha Stadium, up Rice Street to the Historic County Building

Cost:  Free

 

Friday, December 1, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

21st Annual FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Lighting Countdown led by Santa Claus from 6:00 – 6:30 pm

Featuring performance by the Kauai Chorale

“Santa’s Gone Kauaiian” Trash to Treasure by Kauai Teens

Most beautiful display of handmade up-cycled Kauai-style decorations; best place for photo with Santa; 

Auntie Josie Chansky’s Christmas Folk Art plus great trees

FREE upcycled Holiday Decorations on Dec 2,3,8,9,10

Kauai Historic County Building, Lihue 

Open for viewing every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night through December 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm’ Saturday, December 30, 6 – 8 pm

Questions or to request assistance or auxiliary aid to view the Festival of Lights, please contact Festival of Lights Art Director: Elizabeth Freeman: 808 639-8564 or by email atfriends@thefestivaloflights.info The Festival of Lights is sponsored by the County of Kauai, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, HouseMart Ace, and Crafts, Oceanic Time Warner Cable and the Friends of the Festival of Lights.Cost: Free 

December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 @ 7:00 pm

December 2 & 10 @ 4:00 pm

Women in Theatre presents …

“The Plight Before Christmas!”

An Old-Fashioned Melodrama

WIT’S END Saloon! Kukui Grove Shopping Center

(next to Kauai Bakery)

Tickets $25; call (808) 635-3727www.womenintheatre.org

Purchase tickets @ www.brownpapertickets.com

 

Saturday, December 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville

Quarterly Used Book Sale

Princeville Pulbic Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive

9:00 open for FNSL members; you can join at the sale

Over 10,000 books, DVDs & CDs; 

all children can select one free book

Everything half price after 2:00 pm

Calling all Schools and non-profit facilities – Books Available FREE!  Right after each quarterly sale, we remove over a thousand books, DVDs and CDs from our shelves to make room for new arrivals.  These items are available free to Kauai’s public and public charter schools (or school volunteers), public libraries and non-profit organizations such as care facilities, thrift stores, correctional facilities, food banks, etc.

Info:  826-4310; www.PrincevilleLibrary.com

 

Saturday, December 2

10:30 – 11:30 am — Keiki Showcase, ages 3 – 10 years old

1:00 – 2:15 pm — Youth Showcase, ages 10 – teens

KAUAI DANCE CENTER WINTER RECITAL SHOWCASE 

Directors:  Jennifer Bell-Grey & Mel Bell-Grey

Kauai Dance Center – Eyes Wide Open Production Theater

3285 Waapa Road, Nawiliwili (next to the Nawiliwili Park)

General Admission $10 at Door/$8 in advance

Child Ticket $5 for advance & door tickets, ages 17 and younger

Free for children age 2 and younger

Outlets:  Magic Dragon Toy & Art Supply, PV; Progressive Expressions, Koloa Town

All proceeds benefit our Performance & Scholarship Fund; Kauai Dance Center is a non-profit organization

Call:  Kauai Dance Center (808) 823-9588

 

Saturday, December 2, 7:00 pm

KAUAI ISLAND SINGERS SHOWCASE! 

Delight in the spirit and music of the season. Enjoy a warm, intimate evening of Christmas songs with 12 inspired singers singing holiday classics — Dhyana Dunville, Lee Miller, Trudy Vella, Mike Kobayashi, Hezar Courson, Melissa Mojo, Trishana Star, Christine Melamed, Alison Miller, Barbara Pendragon, Jennifer van Gorp and Mary Ellen Kopitzke; Hank Curtis on piano and Steve Dubey on trumpet.

All Saints Church, newly renovated sancturary

1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa

Info:  (808) 822-0545

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Saturday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.

(Church of the Pacific—Princeville)

Sunday, December 3, 4:00 p.m.

(St. Michael and All Angels Church—Lihue)

“CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG WITH HARPS CONCERTS”

Come sing your favorite Christmas carols accompanied by two amazing harpists: Sylvia Woods and Madeleine Brandli. In addition to caroling, these festive concerts will also feature Christmas harp solos and fun surprises! This year’s third annual concerts will feature carols from around the world. Don’t know the words? Bob Smith will be leading the singing, and you’ll be given a special booklet with the lyrics of the carols, which is yours to take home. We hope you will join us for our fun and joyful concerts of Advent carols and Christmas music. Come sing along with harps! Tickets $15 at the door.

 

Sunday, December 3, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

8TH ANNUAL WAIPA KALO FESTIVAL

Educational displays, biggest kalo contest, poi pounding, kalo tastings, food inspired by Kalo; homegrown live music all day, local artisans, recipe contest, silent auction, hands-on activities

Halulu Fishpond at Waipa, Hanalei

Cost:  $5 adults/$1 keiki (ages 3 – 18) 

Contact:  Kalen Kelekona, (808) 826-9969

www.waipafoundation.org

 

Sunday, December 3, 5:30 pm

GALA BOSA NOVA BRAZIL!

Music by Rumba de Fuego! Dancing! Authentic Brazilian Buffet Dinner! No-host Bar! Auctions: Silent & Live!

Koloa Landing, Poipu

Benefit for “The Bridge:  Kaua’I to College” which provides guidance and support for local kids who want to go to college

Open Table Seating: $85

Reserved VIP Table for 8:  $1,000 w/ VIP Pre-Party

Tickets & Info:  brazilgalatickets@gmail.com

Info on The Bridge:  www.kauaitocollege.org

 

December 3, 10, 17, 22

Kalaheo Creative Ohana invited keiki to make gifts for the holidays

Keiki Holiday Art Classes!

At Creative Ohana Across from Kalaheo Fire Station

2-2475 Kaumualii Highway, Kalaheo

3rd – Candles

10th – Soap Making

17th – Holiday Cards

22nd – Recycle Ornaments

$10 per keiki for each 1-hour class

Email:  CreativeOhanaKauai@gmail.com(808) 635-5327

 

Monday, December 4, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mahelona Hospital 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 

Mahelona Hospital Courtyard, Kapaa 

Cost: Free

Contact:  Josie Pablo, (808) 823-4138

 

Thursday, December 7, 10:30 am

“A Gift of Dance” 

performed by Kauai Dance Center Students

Mahelona Hospital Auditorium

Free and open to long-term residents & their families

Info:  KauaiDanceCenter.com; 808-823-9588

 

Thursday, December 7, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Keahualaka – A Door to Hawaiian Spirituality

A documentary produced by 

Ka’Imi Na’auao O Hawaii Nei Institiute & 3D Media

Roselle Keli’ihonipua Bailey recounts the history of the work done to restore Kahualaka and Ka ‘Ulu o Pa’oa and its importance in the hula world today.

Kauai Community College, new LAH multipurpose room

Sponsored by KCC Dept of Hawaiian Studies

Anyone needing special assistance, call (808) 639-7618 ten days before event.

 

Friday, December 8, 5:30 pm Doors/7:00 pm Concert

I-Iesu Radio Presents

OHANA NIIHAU O WAIMEA

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall

Crafts:  Shell Lei Sales, Appraisals & Repairs

Food Vendors:  Hawaiian Food; Tongan Food

Info:  (808)( 639-1261, Lon Malapit

FREE CONCERT

 

Saturday, December 9, 4:00 pm

Kauai Dance Theatre’s Winter Showcase

“NUTCRACKER SWEETS”

Lihue Parish Hall, 4340 Nawiliwili Road, Lihue

$5 donation at the door benefit the Zonta Club Christmas Fund

Contact:  Janie Crane, 332-9737

www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

 

Tuesday, December 12, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Kauai Historical Society presents

“Life Behind the Blackout Curtains”

with Carol Kouchi Yotsuda

NEW Fine Arts Auditorium, Kauai Community College

$5 suggested donation:  Non-KHS members

RSVP:  245-3373 or info@kauaihistoricalsociety.org

Co-sponsored by KCC History & Philosophy Club and

Garden Island Arts Council

 

Saturday, December 16, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

CKTV Holiday Craft Fairs

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Proceeds support CKTV Advanced Media Class to compete at Student Television Network Convention in Tennessee

Contact:  Kevin Matsunaga, (808) 645-0019

 

Saturday, December 16, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Kauai County Farm Bureau 2017 Holiday Fair

Kauai Community Market

Featuring Kauai Grown/Kauai Made Programs

Aunty Lilikoi; Kauai Kookies; Ko Bakery; Kula Kala ‘O Kauai; Mailelanis; Moloa’a Bay Coffee; Monkeypod Jam; Salty Wahine; Hanalei Coffee Roasters/ Haole Girl Sweets; Kauai Kim Chee/Miki Macs; Precious Kreations/ White Water Lures; Tropical Flowers Express/Heavenly Hakus

Kauai Community College front lawn

Contact:  Amy Chun, IAC

 

 

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Santa Claus is coming to town 

Princeville Community Center

Free and open to the public

 

Saturday, December 16, 5:30 pm start

Hulu Kupuna Productions & Kilauea Neighborhood Association presents

The 3rd Annual Kilauea Christmas Concert

With Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, the Ke ‘Ala Aumoe Dancers 

and the Kilauea Social Club

Kilauea Ball Park (next to Kong Lung)

Bring your own chair or mat; Food and drink will be sold by Kilauea Neighborhood Association

Free and open to the public

Suggested Donation:  1 canned good per person to benefit the North Shore Food Pantry

 

Saturday, December 16, 7:00 pm

THE 11TH ANNUAL KAUAI SINGS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Kilohana Luau Pavilion

Kauai’s favorite singers with your favorite tunes and exciting surprises

This gala holiday event benefits Malama Pono Health Services

Info:  Jason Blake

 

Saturday, December 16, 11:00 am

Ke Kule Mele, School of Hawaiian Music  (OAHU EVENT)

under the direction of Kumu Alan Akaka, presents

KA MANU – BIRDS and some Christmas songs

A Winter Concert on steel guitar, ‘ukulele, guitar and 

Hawaiian style bass

Windward Mall, Kaneohe

Free and open to the public

Info:  (808) 375-9379www.kekulamele.com

 

Dec 21, 2017 Thursday, It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946, 130”, 6pm

This is the bonus film for Christmas.  

Festival continues in February 2018.

Kukui Grove Cinema

 

Friday, December 22, 5:00 pm Doors/ 6:00 pm show

“Holiday Hula Hoike 2017”

Na Hula O KaohiKukupulani

Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza

Grand Hyatt Kauai

$20 Advance/ $25 at door

Baked Goods Sale; Food; Craft Vendors; Door Prizes

Las Vegas Fundraiser

Call (808) 651-3099

 

 

JANUARY ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS 

 

Heads Up on EKK (E Kanikapila Kakou 2018)

 

Garden Island Arts Council invites you to

E Kanikapila Kakou 2018 – 35th Anniversary Year

January 15 – March 19, Every Monday Night, 6:00-9:00 pm

Plus Ledward Kaapana in Concert

Sunday, January 28, 7:00 pm, ticketed concert

www.brownpapertickets.com

Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua

Info:  giac05@icloud.com

 

Sunday, January 14, Time TBA

Celebrating 35 Years of EKK

EKK Music Workshops with Uncle George Kahumoku,

Max Angel, Sterling Seaton and Nancy Kahumoku

Workshops: ‘Ukulele (Max), Slack ‘Ukulele (George), Slack Key Guitar C Tuning (Sterling), Hula (Nancy)

Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua

Scholarships available for students – need to apply

Inquire at giac05@icloud.com

 

Thursday, January 11, 7:00 pm; Doors open at 6:00 pm

Blue Bears Hawaii Presents

An Evening with Judy Collins

Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr.

Tickets: $45, Gen., Gold Circle Tables $65

Contact: bluesbearhawaii@gmail.com

 

Sunday, January 14, 2018 – Opening Reception for Artists

Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2018 – Maui Arts & Culture Center

Portrait subject must live in Hawaii; artist must have direct relationship with subject including “sittings”, including subject’s signature on artist’s entry form.

Schaefer Art Gallery at MACC

MACC webpage: www.MauiArts.org/SPC2018

 

January 12 – February 4  (four weekends/no holdovers)

7:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

4:00 pm on Sundays

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Stephen Sondheim classic; Arnold Meister director

January 12 – opening night gala

Puhi Theatrical Warehouse

 

Friday-Saturday, January 19 – 20, 7:30 pm

Sunday, January 21, 3:00 pm

Kauai Voices Concert – A Banquet of Voices

Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned 

choral ensemble, showcases its vocal versatility and diversity of styles, including classic contemporary, Latin rock, Broadway, African, jazz, gospel, Hawaiian, movies, Cuban, speaking choir, sound choir and classical.

St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy Street, Lihue

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Info:  800-838-3006

 

 

FEBRUARY ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

 

THE INSPIRATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is your opportunities to see 22 wonderful classic films at Kukui Grove Cinema in Lihue on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen.   The tickets may be shared with friends and family.  For example see a film at 4:30 PM then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show AT 6:30 PM.  Tickets now on sale at the box office.

 

December 21, February 1-8 The Inspirational Film Festival – 22 films for one $20 ticket

Tickets may be shared with friends & family

Kukui Grove Cinema, Lihue, (808) 245-5055kukuigrovecinema.com

 

Dec 21, 2017 Thursday, It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946, 130”, 6pm

This is the bonus film for Christmas.  Festival continues in February 2018.

 

Feb. 1, 2018 Thursday, Good Will Hunting, 1997, 126”, 4pm

The Green Mile, 1999, 189”, 6:20pm

 

Feb. 2, Friday, To Kill a Mockingbird, 129”, 3:30pm

Freedom Writers, 2007, 122”, 5:50pm

Soul Surfer, 2011, 106”, 8:10pm

 

Feb. 3, Saturday, The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006, 117”, 1pm

Awakenings, 1990, 121”, 3:15pm

Pay It Forward, 2000, 118”, 5:30pm

Rain Man, 1988, , 133”, 7:45pm

 

Feb. 4, Sunday, Life Is Beautiful, 1997, Italian, 116”, 2pm

The Blind Side, 2009, 126”, 4:10pm

 

Feb. 5, Monday, Sounder, 1972, 105” 3:30pm

Field of Dreams, 1989, 107”, 5:20pm

Amadeus, 1984, 161”, 7:15pm

 

Feb. 6, Tuesday, National Velvet, 1944, 123”, 4pm

Forest Gump, 1994, 142”, 6:20pm

 

Feb 7, Wednesday, Stand and Deliver, 1988, 102”, 3:30pm

Breaking Away, 2011, 101”, 5:20pm

A Beautiful Mind, 2001, 135”, 7:15pm

 

Feb 8, Thursday, Million Dollar Baby, 2004, 132”, 4pm

Warrior, 2011, 140”, 6:30pm

 

Friday – Saturday, February 2 – 3

3rd Annual Kauai Steel Guitar Festival

Friday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Performances

Friday – 5:00 – 8:00 pm, music workshops

Friday, 8:30 – 10:00 pm, Kanikapila Jam Sessions; all invited to join

Saturday – 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Performances open to the public, free admission

Saturday, 8:30 – 10:00 pm, Kanikapila Jam Sessions; all invited to join

Courtyard Marriott Kauai, Coconut Beach, Kapaa

Info:  Alan Akaka, (808) 375-9379

http://KeKulaMele.com

 

February 8 – 18

Quilt Show

KSA Art Gallery at Kukui Grove

 

Friday, February 9, 7:30 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm

The Very Best of Dave Mason

Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, 

4431 Kauai Beach Road

Tickets:  $45 general/ $65 Gold Circle

Contact: bluesbearhawaii@gmail.com

 

 

March ARTS & CULTURE Events

 

March 17, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

2nd Annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival 

Featuring Favorite Hawaiian Steel Guitar Masters with their own program of traditional & contemporary Hawaiian Music

Plus next generation of Steel Guitarists, Ke Kula Mele Hawaii

Ka Makana Ali’I, 1-1024 Kuipuakukui Street, Kapolei, Oahu

Presented by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment & Learning Experiences (HIMELE) and Ke Kula Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music

Free to the public

Info:  (808) 375-9379

Http://KeKulaMele.comhttp://www.himele.org

 

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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

 

 

ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART 

 

HSFCA CALL FOR ENTRY ON CAFE

Hawaii State Foundation on Culture & The Arts

asking interested artists to submit qualifications

for various commissioned works in upcoming

HSFCA public art projects.  Register with 

Cafe www.callforentry.org/index.php 

website developed by Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) to

facilitate calls for artists & artworks.  Registration is free, secure and 

offers access to visual arts opportunities nationwide.

Go to  www.callforentry.org/index.php for information,

answers to FAQs, tech tips, image prep and Questions forum.

 

Plein air pastel lessons w/ Helen Turner

One-on-one or two max in the field; beginners or advanced

All materials provided

Plein air oil painting lessons w/ Helen Turner

One-on-one in the field; beginners or advanced

All materials provided

Contact:  (808) 346-9357www.helenturner.com

 

Art Classes with Marionette

Ongoing classes in watercolors, acrylics, silk painting, pastels, sumie-e 

and more offered throughout the week for locals and tourists.  

All materials are included and beginners are welcome!  

 www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com/ or call 808~631~9173.

 

 

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 

 

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS

HAL side: “Kuleana – Perpetuating the Legacy: Na Pali Coast Ohana – Nualolo Kai”

United Airlines side: “He Inoa No Kaumuali’I – Na Makana Poina’ole”

Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council

Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai

(open to all passengers in transit)

 

September 27-November 30, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

October 21, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai’i — a photography exhibit presented by the National Tropical Botanical Garden. 

Location: NTGB Botanical Research Center, 3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo

Cost: Free (but donations are welcome)

 

 

Kauai Community Players 2018 Season:

www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

 

January 12 – February 4  (four weekends/no holdovers)

7:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

4:00 pm on Sundays

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Stephen Sondheim classic; Arnold Meister director

January 12 – opening night gala

Puhi Theatrical Warehouse

 

February 23 – March 11

Lovers, Wives and Tennis Players

Classic-style farce by Richard Peck

 

March 30 – April 15

Dog Sees God; Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Comedy by Bert Royal; directed by Lori Benkert

 

May 10 – 27

The Humans

2016 Tony Award for best play by Stephen Karam

Directed by Cass Foster

 

The Mokan Nokan Show

Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12

Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai

View Episode #1 — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/

Contact:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711

www.eyeswideopenproductions.com

www.mokannokan.com

 

First Saturday of each month, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Old Town Kapaa Art Walk

Main street is lined with vendors selling Kauai Arts & Crafts, Kauai’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street; lots of shops and restaurants have their doors open.

Free and public is welcome

 

Last Saturday of each month; 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Kilauea Night Market

Anaina Hou Community Park, Home of Kauai Mini golf

40 artisans, live music, food trucks

Contact:  Courtney Puig, (808) 635-2572

 

First Monday each month, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Kekaha Community Garden 

Help with our garden work on the first Monday of each month

Learn about the importance of nutritious food-school groups welcome

Free compost bins for residents (call for availability)

8610 Kiowea Road between Aukuu and Elepaio Rds.

 (in back of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kekaha)

Contact: kekahagarden@gmail.com    Phoebe Eng, 635-6145

 

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

 

Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am

Forest Workday

Koke’e CCC Camp

Register:  Koke’e Natural History Musuem

(808) 335-9975kokeemuseum@earthlink.netwww.kokee.org/

 

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 Office

Hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College

Contact:  Melissa McFerrin, 337-9944

 

First Saturday night of each month, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Old Kapaa Town Art Walk

Live music, meet the artists, tasty bites, 

dancing, entertainment, support local businesses

Contact:  Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com

 

Kauai Island Crafters, 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

November 18 (Koloa Elementary School), November 25 (Church of the Pacific), December 2 (Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue), December 9 (Church of the Pacific)

 

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

 

Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Sing, dance and feel the vibrational sounds of energetic meditation chanting

kirtan guided yoga breathing, and spiritual insights from sacred yoga texts

Vegetarian dinner

Anahola location – call for directions

Free and open to the public

www.kauaikirtan.com> , (808) 551-6610

 

Every Monday at 3:00 pm

Outdoor Farmer’s Market

Kukui Grove Center (next to K-Mart)

Contact:  245-7784  

 

Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Kauai Baby Swimming Safety Skills

Lava Lava Beach Club

Contact: Anastasia/nastya7700@gmail.com

 

First Saturday of the Month, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Heaven on Earth Health Fair, Dolphin Touch Wellness Center

Are you in need of some clarity or relief in your life? Come discover some of the wonderful Holistic Health Practitioners of Kauai. There is a wide array of professionals here to serve all of your health needs.

Contact: www.dolphintouch.org or 808-822-4414

 

The Kauai Inn

The Kauai Inn has lovely rooms tucked away on three tropical acres 

where the Nawiliwili Bay meets the Huleia River.  Our Kauai Inn is a 

charming 48 unit plantation style resort, where every guest is special!  

All our tropical rooms have 40” televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, 

A/C, ceiling fans, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board, free high speed internet, 

free local calls, and parking.  In the morning, coffee, tea, fruit and pastries 

are served poolside.  We are centrally located and very close to beaches, 

golfing, shopping, and many more fun activities. 

$139.00  w/ 3 night minimum (std King or Queen room)

$189.00 (2 full size bed room)

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call toll free (1-800-808-2330

Local 1-808-245-9000 ext 6 or e-mail us.  

Fax: 1-808-245-3004

Visit our website for pictures at www.kauaiinn.comwww.poipubedandbreakfastinn.com

We look forward to having you as our guest!

 

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE  

 

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Hula ‘Auana Class

Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick

New session begins every quarter

At the Kaua’I Musuem

No charge

Contact:  Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931

 

Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Hula for Kupuna

Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick

Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom

New sessions begins every quarter

No charge

Contact: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744

 

Sundays, 10:00 – 11:45 am

Shakuhachi Practice

Lawai International Center

Info:  Ray Nitta, (808) 652-5832raynitta@yahoo.com;

Lawai International Center, www.lawaicenter.org

 

Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

88 Shrines at Lawai International Center

Tour times:  10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

Brief video & talk story session by Lynn Muramoto

Donations are appreciated

Info:  (808 639-4300LM@hawaii.rr.com

www.lawaicenter.org

 

Halau Hula O Leilani Registration for Hula and Tahitian Classes

Call (or text) kumu Leilani Rivera Low at 808-651-0682 to register now through December for hula classes and Tahitian classes in Kapaa and Koloa. 

Mondays – hula classes at Ka Ui o ka Aina center in Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa. Kaikamahine ages 5-12 at 5:00 pm. Teens & wahine 6:30– 8:00 pm

Tuesdays  – Koloa Neighborhood Center, hula classes for girls ages 4-12 from 3:45 pm

Wednesdays – Tahitian classes for kaikamahine by Ariel Leilani Bond 

   at 6:00-6:45 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.

Thursdays – Tahitian Class for teens, Koloa Neighborhood Ctr, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Saturdays – Tahitian classes for teens & wahine by Ariel Leilani Bond, 

   11:00 am- 12:00 pm at Hawaiian Cultural Center in Coconut Marketplace. 

Call Leilani Low or text 808-651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

 

Ongoing Thursdays, 4:45 – 6:45 pm

Aloha International’s

“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua” hula class

Dance, Chant, Language & Legends

Under the direction of Ho’opa’a Fern Merle-Jones & Kumu Susan Pa’iniu Floyd

Under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett

Entry level students & visitors welcome

Church of the Pacific, Princeville

Info:  Call Fern, 828-1342, 639-0964; Marie, 652-8086

 

2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Kauai Museum’s Saturday Clubs

monthly workshops on unique island traditions

Kaua’I Museum daily public tours, 10:30 am to noon

Led by knowledgeable & entertaining docents

Free with admission to the museum

The Kaua;I Museum, Keepers of the Culture

Info:  245-6931

 

Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour

Ongoing – Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 

volunteer guides lead walking tours through 

the Waimea Plantation Cottages and the Waimea 

Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the 

turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 

90 minutes and are limited to 12 people. 

Waimea Town, (808) 337-1005

 

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

 

Fridays, November 24 to March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Balkan Dancing Free Workshops

Dances & songs of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East

Non-partner; everyone welcome!

Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history

L?hu?e Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street

Contact:  Don: dondancing@gmail.com; or Sonia:  808-320-8487

Professional dance training ages 3 through advanced. Beginning Adults welcome.

Dance classes for all ages and abilities

Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Spanish dance & Modern Dance.

Directors, Jennifer Bell-Grey & Mel Bell-Grey

Dance season Aug 2017-May 2018

Start lessons anytime throughout the year

Performing opportunities available

Schedule your free trial class today.

www.kauaidancecenter.com

Tel: 808-823-9588 Cell/text 415-990-5145

jenballet@gmail.com

Accredited teacher graduate of the Royal Ballet School London, England. Diploma Royal Academy of Dancing.

HomeStudio located at Eyes Wide Open Productions Nawiliwili/Lihue as well as a satellite studio on the North Shore, Princeville community center.

 

Adult Tap Dance Class

Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio

Fall Session:  Sept 29 – Nov 3 (no class Oct 13)

Fridays, 9:00-10:00 AM

$65 for 5-class session

Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737

www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

 

Kauai Dance Theatre

Ballet – Tap – Contemporary for ages 4 – Adult

Fall 2017 Term continues through December 15

Age and ability appropriate classes for in Kalaheo

Join us for our 32nd year of “Quality instruction in the Art of Dance”!

Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737

www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

 

North Shore Dance Party

Church of the Pacific

7:00 to 7:30 Dance Lesson

7:30 to 9:30  Variety of Swing, Latin, and Ballroom music

All levels welcome

No Partner Necessary

$5.00

sponsored by Kauai Parks & Recreation

 

Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now 

full schedule online at   

Professional instruction for ages 3 through adult

Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Modern,

Flamenco, Contemporary and Lyrical jazz

Elite Company Groups

Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October

Beginner through Advanced welcome

Contact:  Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810

 

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 

 

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Group `Ukulele Classes by Kirk Smart

Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei

Contact:  Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633

 

Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

EasyLiving Jazz Duet — Helen Turner, flute; Jeff Iglesia, guitar

Hukilau Lanai

www.easylivingjazz.com

 

Every Wednesday Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)

Larry & Lurline performing

Cafe Portofino, Kalapaki

Contact:  Larry Rivera,

 

Every Friday Afternoon, 5:00 pm

Larry Rivera Performs

Coconut Marketplace Center Stage, Waipouli

Contact:  Larry Rivera,

 

Every Saturday, 1:00 pm

Larry Rivera Performs

Kauai Museum, Lihue

Contact:  Larry Rivera,

 

Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Larry Rivera Performs

Garden Island Grill, Koloa town 

Contact:  Larry Rivera,

 

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE 

 

Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Qi Gong Golden 8

A Beginning Qi Gong Class – ONGOING

Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,

and radiating more energy

Lihue Neighborhood Center

Turn at AT&T on Kuhio Hwy, drive down two blocks to Eono St, 

turn right and drive down one block to the Center; park in the

parking lot and go to the Old Main Hall.

Free for all ages

Questions:  (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

 

Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu

Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit

Location:  Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo), 

call 332-6320 for directions

Contact:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034, 

Current schedule & fees online :  www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com  

 

Kupuna Wellness Ageless Beauty Fitness Program

with Rose T. Warken Ceballos, certified fitness trainer, instructor, 

Wellness Guidance, Author

Monday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Hanapepe N Ctr 

Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 am: ChairAerobic-Koloa N Ctr

Wednesday, 8:00 – 9:30 am: Body and Mind Clarity – Kalaheo N Ctr

Friday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Kalaheo N Ctr

Classes are free and for Seniors

You will need your doctor’s approval before beginning a new exercise program

Contact:  (808) 652-8985kupunawellness@gmail.com

Rose’s classes has support recognition from County of Kauai

 

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am

Aloha Aerobics 

Stretch, step and weights – complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular; All Welcome

All Saints Gym, Kapaa

Contact:  822-3817

 

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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”

–Nelson DeMille