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KAUAI — DECEMBER HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, December 2, 9, 13, 20, 27, 5:30 pm
Every Wednesday until end of 2015
DateNight Kamaaina Special – 25% off for general admission or Premier Seating
SOUTH PACIFIC Dinner Show
Check-in Time 5:15 pm/ Doors open 5:30 pm/ Dinner 5:30 pm/
Show starts 6:30 pm/ Show ends 9:00 pm
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Tickets online include dinner, gratuity, valet or self parking &
Full length original Broadway version of South Pacific
No-host cash bar also available
www.southpacifickauai.com/
Friday, December 4, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Christmas Crafts Fair & Lights on Rice Street
Kauai Museum
Contact: Kauai Museum (808) 245-6931
Friday, December 4, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
19th Annual Festival of Lights & Lights on Rice Parade
6:00 – 6:30 pm – Lighting Countdown by Santa & Mrs Claus
featuring Kauai Chorale
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Festival of Lights display open
on view every Friday, Saturday, Sunday through December 24; and Saturday, December 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
6:30 – 9:00 pm Rice on Lights Parade
County Historical Building, Rice Street
Contact: Elizabeth Freeman, (808) 639-8564
Contact: Eileen Winters (808) 639-6571
www.kauaifestivaloflights.com
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am
Annual Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Wear appropriate clothing’ bring gloves & clippers,
Decorations to add to wreath
Kokee Museum
$25, must be current HoL member
Payonline at www.kokee.org
Or in the Gift Shop on that day.
Contact: rosalindthompson@kokee.org
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Saturday, December 5
10:30 – 11:30 Keiki Showcase, ages 3 – 10 years old
1:00 – 2:15 pm Youth Showcase, ages 10 – Teens
Kauai Dance Center Winter Recital Showcase
At Kauai Dance Center – Eyes Wide Open Productions Theater
3285 Waapa Road, Nawiliwili (next to the Nawiliwili Park)
Online tickets at www.kauaidancecenter.com
Advance tickets: Adults $8; Children $5
Contact Jennifer for Online Tickets
Ages 2 and younger FREE
Food & Refreshments
Proceeds benefit KDC Performance & Scholarship fund
www.worldinnermotion.com
Contact: Jennifer Bell-Grey, (808) 823-9588
Saturday, December 5, 4:00 pm
“Nutcracker Sweets” presented by Kauai Dance Theatre
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and other holiday favorites
by the students of Kauai Dance Theatre
Lihue Parish Hall, 4340 Nawiliwili Road, Lihue
$5 donation at the door benefits the Zonta Club Christmas Fund
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Contact: Janie Crane, (808) 332-9737
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Princeville Public Library & Friends of the North Shore Library
Quarterly Used Book Sale
Over 12,000 books, DVDs, CDs & jigsaw puzzles
All Children may select one free Book
After 2:00 pm, Everything is Half Price!
Info: 826-4310; www.PrincevilleLibrary.com
Donations of books in good condition are always appreciated and may be brought to the library desk whenever the Library is open
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 pm Doors/6:00 pm Performance
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani
Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
Holiday Hula Celebration
Kauai Marriott Resort, Nawiliwili
Tickets $20 advance/$25 at door
Info: Call (808) 651-3099
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Saturday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Church of the Pacific in Princeville
Sunday, December 6, 7:00 pm
St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue
Christmas Carol Sing-Along with Harps Concerts
Accompanied by two amazing harpists, Sylvia Woods of Princeville & Madeleine Brandli, part time Poipu resident
Also featuring harp solos & fun surprises by the harpists Bob Smith of Princeville will be leading the singing with special booklets with lyrics of the carols, yours to keep
Join us for a fun and joyful evening of Advent carols
& Christmas music.
Tickets: $15 at the door
Contact: Sylvia Woods, Sylvia@harpcenter.com
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Saturday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Kauai Community College Instrumental Music
2015 Winter Concerts – Wind Symphony
KCC Performing Arts Center
Free Admission/Donations graciously accepted at door
Helps to maintain these unique ensembles
Info: Sarah Tochiki, (808) 387-6772; tochikis@hawaii.edu
December 5, 7 pm; December 6, 2 pm
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Students $6; Adults $8
Tickets available at door only
*Denotes Students Director
KPAC Proudly Presents:?Four Middle School Plays
“The Stone in the Road”? By Kristi Thielen. ?Directed by Penny Shimomura?Featuring the students of Waimea Canyon M.S.
“Rainbows vs Bunnies: Annihilation”? By Bradley Walton. ?Directed by Sarah Tochiki & Sean Evans? Featuring the students of Chiefess Kamakahelei M.S.
“The Nameless Princess”? By Maureen Brady Johnson.? Directed by Ethan Whatmore*
“All The Bases” ?By Alan Haehnel?. Directed by Sara Morimoto *?Featuring the students of Kapa’a M.S.
Contact: Dennis McGraw, (808) 651-2417
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Sunday, December 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
6th Annual Waipa Kalo Festival 2015
Halulu Fishpond, Waipa, Hanalei
Kalo Activities, food, Kalo recipe contest, biggest kalo, Keiki Art, home-grown live music all day
Admission $5 Adults 18+; keiki $1
Contact: Kalen Kelekoma, (808) 826-9969
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Sunday, December 6, 5:00 pm
Kauai Island Singers Showcase presents
ROCK ‘n Blues & Holiday Tunes
Featuring Dhyana Dunville, Erik Hagen, Mike Kobayashi,
Mary Ellen Kopitzke, Christine Melamed, Melissa Mojo, Fran Nestel, S. Kamai Salibi, Trishana Star, Karen Tilley & Stanley Wolshin;
Hank Curtis on piano, Edd Cook on Bass; Jim Flore on Drums
All Saints Church, 1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa
FREE Concert
Info: (808) 822-0545
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Wednesday, December 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
“Malama Monk Seal: A Voyage into the Papahanaumokuakea
Marine National Monument”
By Kim Steutermann Rogers, Journalist
Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive
Presented by the North Shore Library Dotty Nakea Memorial
Speaker Program & Princeville Public Library
To request sign language interpreter, call Library 2 weeks
Prior to program; 826-4310
Info: (808) 826-4310
Wednesday, December 9, 6:30 pm
Island School Chorus Performance
“Winter Round the World”
Island School Alaka’i Chorus, Kahikina Chorus,
‘Opio Chorus, Keiki Chorus; Rose Alfiler Accompanist
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihue
Adults: $10, Youth (ages 3 – 17): $5
Tickets available at the Island School Office
Contact: Philip Steinbacher
Thursday, December 10, 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 12, 1:00 pm
Auditions for “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”
Winner of the 3013 Tony Award for Best Play
By Christopher Durang
Performance Date: Feb 12 – 28, possible holdover to March 6
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E Kikowaena St., Lihue
Contact: Faith Harding, tophatandscarf@yahoo.com
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Every Friday, December 11 – March 11, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
(except Christmas & New Year Day)
FREE WORKSHOPS
Balkan & Middle Eastern Dancing
Dance in lines and circles; non partner; ages 12 to112
Learn history, geography, customs, songs, culture, educational & fun
Romanian, Greek, Klezmer, Armenian, Hungarian, Croatian, Roma,
Macedonian, Turkish, Assyrian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Israeli, Serbian,
Palestinian, Kurdish and more!
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street Lihue
Beginners welcome
Contact: Don Buskirk; (808) 651-9118; dondancing@gmail.com
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Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm
Kauai Community College Instrumental Music
2015 Winter Concerts – Symphony Orchestra
KCC Performing Arts Center
Free Admission/Donations graciously accepted at door
Helps to maintain these unique ensembles
Info: Sarah Tochiki, (808) 387-6772; tochikis@hawaii.edu
December 11,12, 18, 19 at 7:00 pm
December 13 & 20* at 3:00 pm
*December 20 by reservation only
“Inherit the Wind”
by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
Directed by Dennis McGraw
Featuring the students of Kauai & Kapaa High Schools
KPAC Black Box Theatre (Room R-3 on Kauai HS Campus)
$10 general admission
Contact: Dennis McGraw (808) 651-2417
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Saturday, December 12, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kauai County Farm Bureau
Annual Holiday Fair
Featuring Kauai Made and Kauai Grown products
Kauai Community College
Sponsors: Aunty Lilikoi, Hawaiian Palm Baskets, Kauai Nut Roasters,
Ko Bakery & Hula Baby Biscotti, Kula Kala ‘o Kauai, Monkeypod Jam, Mailelani’s of Kauai, Moloaa Bay Coffee, Ti Leaf & Taro, Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts, Tropical Flowers Express &
Heavenly Hakus
Contact: achun@hawaiiantel.net
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Saturday, December 12,
Ben Kikuyama – “A Matter of Taste: Art Experience”
5:30 – 6:30 pm (reservations required)
Prior to the general reception will be a special preview, A Matter Of Taste: Art Experience. Viewers will have the opportunity to experience select pieces from the artist’s Cracked and “+” series in an innovative presentation involving art and food set in a unique and surreal restaurant-like setting. Event is free but will be limited to six couples (seating twelve). Reservations will be given on a first come, first served basis (5:30 – 6:30 pm).
6:30 – 8:30 pm Opening reception for general public
Maui-based contemporary artist, Ben Kikuyama, presents his first one-man art show on the island of Kauai. Presented will be works from his Cracked and“+” Series. Opening reception for the general public is from
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Galerie 103, The Shops at Kukuiula
Contact: Galerie 103
Saturday, December 12, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
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FREE Pop-Up Concert
Kilauea Christmas Featuring
Mark Yamanaka & Kupaoa
Kellen & Lihau’s Yard, 2348 Kahalou Street
Bring your own mat or chair
**Please be mindful of our neighbors when parking
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Saturday, December 12, 5:30 pm
The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay proudly hosts its
Black & White Celebration
St. Regis Hotel
A fundraiser for its many community projects
Tickets: $140 with dinner; Dinner seating very limited
$50 general admission
Open bar for 90 minutes, shows, photographs, live & silent auction; dancing to “Group Therapy” band, cultural & fashion show of local designers (some will be auctioned off)
Tuxedo not required – dress smart Island
Contact: Michael Dexter-Smith (808) 212-1377
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Saturday, December 12, 7:00 pm
Holiday Kauai Sings Christmas Concert
Kilohana Luau Pavilion
A Benefit for Malama Pono
Tickets $30
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Friday, December 18, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
19th Annual Festival of Lights & Lights on Rice Parade
Mary Lardizabal’s Kapaa Middle School Choir & ‘Ukulele Band
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Festival of Lights display open
on view every Friday, Saturday, Sunday through December 24;
and Saturday, December 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there on
Saturday, December 19, Sunday, December 20, December 24
County Historical Building, Rice Street
Contact: Elizabeth Freeman, (808) 639-8564
Contact: Eileen Winters (808) 639-6571
www.kauaifestivaloflights.com
Saturday, December 19, 7:30 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 20, 5:00 pm
St. Regis Hotel
Kauai Chorale presents Christmas Wishes 2015
Special Guests Tongan Youth Choir
Lois Ricciardi, Director; Virginia Shepherd, Accompanist
Jill Simonsen, Keyboard; Dan Spriggs, Percussion
Kauai Chorale String Quartet
Tickets $12 advance/ $15 at the door/ Students $5
Outlets: Wrangler’s, The Hanapepe Bookstore, Lapperts,
Furniture Plus, Scotty’s Music, Pono Market, Kauai Music & Sound,
North Shore Pharmacy
Call: (808) 377-1882 or (808) 822-5633
Saturday, December 19, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
20th Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade 2015
Beautiful floats will parade down the center of Waimea Town
Events free; sponsored by West Kauai Business & Professional Assn
Info: Esther Estes (808) 652-0927, estesaloha@hawaii.rr.com
December 31, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
New Years Eve at Poipu Beach Park
Fireworks, Bands, Food Trucks, Movie, DJ Music
Free Event
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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”
–Nelson DeMille
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