Email giac05@icloud.com to get listing in advance
Mahalo to all who enjoy and support Art and Culture on Kaua’i
Donate at www.gardenislandarts.org
MID-MARCH 2015 ART & CULTURE EVENTS
Last two sessions of 2015 EKK Season
E Kanikapila Kakou 2015 presents the best of Hawaiian music, musicians, composers, dancers and storytellers every Monday night from January 19 through March 23 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom.A donation at the door will treat you to an unforgettable evening of Aloha from the heart. This program is brought to you by the Garden Island Arts Council with a grant-in-aid from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and is supported by the County of Kauai Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Monday, March 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2015 – “Music Into the Community”
Aunty Noelani Mahoe and Kai’ola Farin
Special Guest: Sean Robbins
Kauai Beach Resone Ballroom
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Monday, March 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2015 – “Music Into the Community”
“One Big Community Hula Party”
6:00 – 6:45 pm three Hula circles by Lady Ipo, Puni Patrick
and Kamealoha Forrest (your chance to learn a hula)
Open invitation to any and all hula dancers to share your hula
Music by Tamatea Nui O Kauai – Haunani Kaui, Wailana Dasalia,
Piikea Matias, Anuhea Herrod, Tia Keawe
Malie Foundation Special (Lady Ipo and Uncle Nathan)
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
March 14 – March 29
Prince Kuhio Celebration 2015
Sat, March 14, 9 am – 4 pm, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM Stables
Info: Charlene Medeiros, charmedeiros@yahoo.com
Sat, March 21, 10 am, Commemorative Ceremonies w/ Royal Order of Kamehameha, Prince Kuhio Park, Lawai Road
Contact: Peter Kea, rookchapter3@gmail.com
Sat, March 21, 9 am – 3 pm, Garden Isle Artisan Fair, Poipu Beach Park, Entertainment by ‘Ilima Rivera & ‘Ohana
Info: Judith Webb, (808) 245-9021, judithw@hawaii.edu
Mon, March 23, 9:30 am, Pa’akai (Hawaiian Salt Making),
Salt Pond Park, end of Kaalani Road, Hanapepe, no charge
Info: George Makali’I Thronas, George.thronas@hyatt.com,
(808) 240-6452
Tues, March 24, 5:30 – 9:00 pm A Royal Dinner
Plantation Gardens Restaurant
Info & Dinner reservations, (808) 742-2121
Wed, March 25, 9 am, “Talk Story” about South Shore Culture, Flora and History by knowledgeable Kupuna, no charge
Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club, 2249 Poipu Road
Info: (808) 742-4400
Thursday, March 26, 9 – 11:30 am
Makauwahi Cave Tour at Makauwahi Reserve open-ceiling sink hole,
A living museum–preserved archaeological site, cost $10
Info or reservations, David Burney, (808) 651-2479,
www.cavereserve.com for info & driving directions
Fri, March 27, 2 – 7 pm
Hawaiian cultural demonstrations & Hands-on learning sessions
6 pm – Torchlighting ceremony; Music by “Hoonanea” trio
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Lobby & Seaview Terrace
Info: (808) 240-6452, George.thronas@hyatt.com,
Fri, March 27, 5:00 pm
Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu’au
Smith’s Tropical Paradise, Wailua River
Reservations: (808) 821-6895, www.smithskauai.com
Sat, March 28, 8:00 pm start
44th Annual Prince Kuhio Long Distance Canoe Rade
8:00 am Men’s Division, Kalapaki Beach to Kukui’ula Harbor
10:30 am Women’s, Kukui’ula Harbor to Salt Pond Beach Park
Info: Peter Chow, (808) 651-7298; opihichow@gmail.com
Sat, March 28, 11 am – 5 pm
5th Annual Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
Anahola Beach Park, Ko’olau, admission free
Info: La Contrades, khpono@gmail.com or
Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira, kahaunaelel002@hawaii.rr.com
Sat, March 28, 6 pm
Torch lighting and Hawaiian entertainment
8 pm – Na Hoku Award Winner Henry Kapono
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Seaview Terrace
Info: (808) 240-6452, George.thronas@hyatt.com,
Sun, March 29, 8:30 am
8:30 am Opening Protocol honoring Prince Kuhio
9 am – Taiko Drumming
9:30 am – 3 pm Crafts Fair/Cultural Demonstrations/entertainment
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Lobby, Foyer, Atrium
Info: (808) 240-6452, George.thronas@hyatt.com
Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars Registration now Open
For June 15 – July 16 Workshops at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
Rising Stars Morning Workshops, Ages 5 – 16
Performance: Thursday, July 16, KCC PAC
Afternoon Summer Stars Workshops, Ages 8 – 16
Performances: Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18, KCC PAC
Culminating in performance of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Scholarships Available
Tuition: $375 Rising Stars; $395 PM Production; $720 for both
Info: www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org
Monday, March 16, 9:00 am
State of the County Address by Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr
Review of the fiscal year 2016 budget submittal
Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Courtyard
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
March 18 – 29, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Annual Kauai Quilt Show
Displaying 70 locally made quilts
Many quilts will be for sale or may be acquired
by contribution to a local charity.
Sponsored by Kauai Quilt Guild, No Nene Quilters,
Kapaia Stitchery, Singer Discount Fabric, Vicky’s Fabric
Friday, March 20 – Vernal Equinox
Lighting a Torch for the future at Kalapaki Beach
4:00 pm — meet & prep at Niumalu Canoe Club
5:30 pm – Overview
6:45 – 7:45 pm — Torch Lighting & Filming at Kalapaki Beach
7:45 – 8:00 pm – Closing pule at Niumalu Canoe Club
Illuminating Kalapaki Beach with torchlight, re-enactment
July 8, 1891 Queen Lili’uokalani arrived predawn at Nawiliwili Bay
On a royal tour of her islands, People gathered, lit torches to illuminate the bay, while waiting to greet their beloved new monarch
Sponsored by grants through Hale ‘Opio Kauai Inc.
Contact: Kat Ho (808) 635-4110
Friday, March 20, 7:00 – 8:00 pm?Aloha Friday Night featuring The Starlighters
Smooth Jazz & Classic Music by Kauai’s favorite big band
Kukui Grove Center Stage
Friday, Saturday, March 20 – 21, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 22, 4:00 pm
Island School’s High School Production
Comedy Past & Present:
Moliere’s French Comedy – “The Imaginary Invalid”
followed by Live Improv Theatre
Island School’s Main Hall
$5 admission at the door;
or call Peggy Ellenburg, (808) 246-0233, ext 262
http://voyagervoice.ischool.
Saturday, March 21, 8:00 am
Mini Triathlon — Deadline to sign up: March 14
Very short course; great introduction into triathlon
80 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile trail run
Ages 7 and over, individuals or team
(kids/parents encouraged to partner up)
Must be able to swim 80 yards, wear bright colors for bike
30 participants limit due to size of pool
PMRF Swimming Pool
Top 3 in each age group wins event T-shirt, participation medal, award certificate
Award ceremony 11:00 am at Shenanigens; special post-race lunch available.
Cost per person without lunch: Active/family $5; PMRF $10; general public $15
Total cost with lunch (turkey club, fries, 1 drink)
Active/family $15; PMRF $18; general public $23
Info Contact: Eric, (808) 335-4983; erick.greffrathj@navy.mil
Saturday, March 21, 8:30 am registration
Clinics 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2015 Hawaii Junior Golf Day Volunteer Sign Up
Aloha Section PGA & Hawaii State Jr Gold Assn for ages 5 – 18
Fun & Free Introductory Golf Experience for new & beginner golfers, ages 5 – 18
Kauai: Puakea Golf Course with Glenn Tamagawa
Princeville Makai Golf Course with Alex Nakajima
First 40 to sign up receive free tee shirt gift
Contact: Mary Bea King, HI State Jr Golf Assn;
MaryBea@kingautocenter.com
March 21 – May 22
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays, March 21, April 11, May 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Plants of the Society Islands Art Exhibition
A selection of 18th century prints from the explorations of Joseph Banks – plants of this French Polynesia archipelago
Botanical Research Center, NTBG Headquarters Complex
End of Papalina Road
Contact: (808) 332-7324, ext 227
www.ntbg.org/art
Tuesday, March 24, 9:30 am
How to Keep Our Brain Cells Healthy
Dr. Martin Albert
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono St
Contact: (808) 241-6858
Thursday, March 26, 5:30 pm
Hawaii Craftsmen ‘Aha Hana Lima 2015 workshops
Sara Ransford Ceramic Sculptor Lecture
Sculpting in Paper Clay: The Process
Galerie 103, Kukuiula Village
Contact (808) 742-0103
Friday, March 27, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29; 9:00 am– 5:00 pm
Hawaii Craftsmen ‘Aha Hana Lima 2015 workshops
Sara Ransford Ceramic Sculptor Workshop
Sculpting in Paper Clay: The Process – pyrogirlaspen.com
Keith Tammarine Studio, 3586 Koloa Road #B
(Below Lawai General Store)
Maximum enrollment – 15
HC Member $250/ Non-member $300/ Student $150
+ $25 lab fee
Register: hawaiicraftsmen.org/event-
Friday, March 27th, 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
2015 Kaua‘i Orchid and Art Festival
Guest Artist — Makana
Various locations in Hanapepe
Orchid show, live music, art displays, food, workshops,
craft fair, Silent Auction, activities for keiki
Juried Art Show with Artist Cash Prizes
Plein air and studio painting both days
Link for art show: www.hanapepe.org or call Angela Headley,
(808) 335-0591
All events except workshops are FREE
Contact: Kimberly Busch-French (808) 651-9801
Friday, March 27, 7:00 pm
Tom Moffatt presents
An Evening with Neil Sedaka
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets and times – TBA
Saturday, March 28, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Co-sponsors Kauai Historical Society and Kauai Museum present
“He Ko’I Honua—an Introduction to the Kumulipo”
by Kumu Kawika Makanani, a Kaua’i native, teacher and scholar.
The Kumulipo is a seminal chant that encompasses the Hawaiian perspectives on creation, evolution, spirituality, and also the genealogy of the original ali’iI and their descendants. He presents glimpses into the major parts of the Kumulipo, a chant that has innumerable layers of knowledge and meaning.
Bring a brown bag lunch; ice tea and coffee will be provided.
Kauai Museum
Free and open to the public
Call Kauai Historical Society at 245-3373 or email info@kauaihistoricalsociety.
OR call the Kauai Museum at 245-6931.
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Grove Farm Old Time Games
Experiencing family fun at the turn of the 20th Century
A delightful day of family fun! – Games of skill, potato sack race, pie-eating contest, petting zoo, puppet shows, tin plate model train display, delicious food
1:00 pm – New! Grove Farm Vaudeville Show – most
popular entertainment from 1880’s through 1920’s
Grove Farm Museum, Lihue on Nawiliwili Road
$2 entry fee; $8 for family of 4 or more.
Games – $2 each, races and contests – $1 each, shows free
Contact: (808) 245-3202
Saturday, March 28, (call them for time)
Island School’s 36th Annual Gala Auction
“Speakeasy Club”
Remembering the days of gangsters, flappers & all that jazz
Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort & Spa, Poipu
Single ticket $150; Table of Ten $1,500
Payment by cash, credit card, or check made out to Island School (write “auction” in memo field)
Must be at least 21 years old to attend
Preview auction items: http://ischool.maestroweb.com
Info: (808) 246-0233; auction@ischool.org
Saturday, March 28, 7:00 pm
Kauai Christian Fellowship presents
Tales of Tolstoy
A One Man Show with Bruce Kuhn
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets $20
Kauai Music & Sound, Scotty’s Music, Nukumoi Surf Company,
Kauai Christian Fellowship, PAC Box Office – night of event
Contact: Rick Bundschuh, (808) 639-6146
March 29 – Entry Deadline
Call for Entries in Women in Theatre’s
2015 Kauai Shorts 10-minute Play Festival
Plays must be 10 minutes long and suitable for general audience
Previously or professionally produced plays ineligible;
Special consideration will be given to Hawaii-based playwrights.
Authors notified by June 1
Selected plays produced at KCC Performing Arts Center on
August 7 and 8, 2015
No entry fee
To enter, visit www.WomenInTheatre.org
Questions: Romeycurtis@aol.com
March 30, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Aloha Friday Nights
Featuring Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Jazz Band
Kukui Grove Center Stage
APRIL 2015 ART & CULTURE EVENTS
April 2 – 19, 2015 (three weekends only)
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:00 pm; Sundays 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players present “Prodigal Father”
Written & directed by Richard E. Peck,
playwright from New Mexico & Kauai
Light-hearted comedy about sailor/novelist father who locates his son whom he hasn’t seen in years. The play treats in hilarious fashion the inability of some men to express their love.
Puhi Theatrical Playhouse, 4411 Kikowaena, Puhi
Tickets: $22 at the door;
$20 in advance through BrownPaperTickets.com;
Discounts for seniors, KCP members, and opening weekend
Info: www.KauaiCommunityPlayers.org
April 2 – 30
April 9, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Opening Reception
Preview Exhibition for Kauai Art Tour
KSA Art Gallery Space, Kukui Grove Center
Contact: Donia Lilly KauaiArtTour.com
Thursday, April 9; 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Presentation on Lihue: Root and Branch of a Hawaii Town,
new book by Pat L. Griffin.
At Lihue Public Library conference room
Copies will be available for purchase and author’s autograph. Extensive, 350+ pg. book details evolution of Lihue town core from a mill town to commercial center, to a governmental center. Fascinating historic photos and carefully researched text illustrates architecture, social and economic changes. Brings back memories of Lihue’s past, key personalities, and hopes for its future. Mahalo to Friends of Lihue Library.
Call Kauai Historical Society, 808-245-3373 or email info@kauaihistoricalsociety.
Saturday, April 18,
Hawaii Pacific University Symphony
Guest Artist – Makana
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Dr Teresa McCreary, (808) 544-0887
Saturday, April 18, 8:30 am
Hui O Laka event – Earth Day
Tackling the invasive weeds
Kokee Museum, Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, Kokee State Park
April 18 & 19, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Kauai Art Tour – Artists Open Studios
Lihue to Waimea
Free Printed Guidebooks will be available as well as Maps & Info online:KauaiArtTour.com
April 25 & 26, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Kauai Art Tour – Artists Open Studios
Wailua to Hanalei
Free Printed Guidebooks will be available as well as Maps & Info online:KauaiArtTour.com
MAY 2015 ART & CULTURE EVENTS
May 1 – 3, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
2015 Kauai Writers Conference
Hosts 6 nationally recognized authors and 2 top literary agents;
A full weekend of author, agent and editor talks, conference sessions with personal feedback in the unique Read-A-Palooza event.
Courtyard at Marriott Resort, Kapaa
Conference fee: $429.
Scholarships are available for college as well as junior and senior high school students.
Discounted group rates are available for parties of four or more.
Visit www.kauaiwritersconference.com
Saturday, May 9, 2015, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Kauai Historical Society Fundraiser
Smith’s Tropical Garden
Tickets: $85 – dinner and entertainment – local musicians representing all sections of Kaua’i
Silent Auction – valuable, unusual and rare items
Starting at 4:00 pm:
Free Smith’s Boat rides on Wailua River for local residents;
Visitors – discounted boat ride tickets at $18
Contact: Kaua’I Historical Society
JUNE 2015 ART & CULTURE EVENTS
Sunday, June 7, 11:30 am
Rotary Club of Kapa’a Signature Fundraiser
27th Annual Taste of Hawaii – the Ultimate Sunday Brunch
Serving Kauai’s Youth, Community and Vocational
Smith’s Tropical Paradise
Purchase tickets online
www.tasteofhawaii.com
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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS
ART 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/
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.
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) 346-9357; www.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.
Art Classes at HeArtworks Studio
Creativity coaching and ongoing classes in a variety of media
Painting in oils and acrylics, drawing, mandala art,
ceramics/pottery (both wheel and handbuilding)
Beginners welcome! Private and small group
instruction for both residents & visitors.
Info: Argus (808) 634-4031
www.arguseliam.com; www.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: Kaua’i Library — Books & Authors of Kaua’i
United Airlines side: With These Gifted Hands – Artists and Craftsmen of Kauai Express Themselves
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)
Call for entries: Deadline March 29
Women In Theatre (WIT) invite you to submit to
“Kauai Shorts” – Fifth biennial 10-minute Play Festival
Any subject suitable for general audience;
previously or professionally produced plays ineligible
Cast should be small; no more than six actors, simple set,
no water features, curving staircases, or chandeliers
No Application fee
20 plays will be selected by committee for production Aug 6 – 7 2015
Festival Judges will select best comedy, best drama,
audience will vote for favorite play
$200 award certificate for winning playwright
Enter: www.WomeninTheatre.org
Sundays, Jan 25; Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 26, Aug 30, Sept 27, Oct 25
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Joseph Campbell Mythological RoundTable 2015 Symposium Series
Review of Campbell’s “Power of Myth” audio tape w/ Bill Moyers
Followed by discussion and inquiry led by Mark Jeffers
Hanapepe Storybook Theatre
Info: (808) 335-0712
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Days Open to the Public in 2015
Reduced from seven to five days a week
Closed: each Sunday & Monday throughout the year beginning February, 2014
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm except most major holidays
Every first Saturday, 5:30 pm with music from 5:15 pm
Jazz Vespers Communion service
45 minute service with sermon by Father Bill Miller
Communion and Musical reflections
Contemplative jazz with pianist Henry Adam Curtist
December musical guest – Trumpeter David Braun
Followed by wine and pupu reception at 6:15 pm
Info: 245-3796, www.stmichaels-
Kekaha Community Garden Membership is open
Communal gardening – 2 hours per week of food, fun and health
Replace your monthly produce bill with $35 per month fees –
includes weekly box of food; free compost bins for residents by appt
Open daily, group meets Sundays from 4 – 6 pm
8610 Kiowea Road, St Pauls Episcopal Church, Kekaha
Contact: kekahagarden@gmail.com, 651-5197
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) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@
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, tasty bites,
dancing, entertainment, support local businesses
Contact: Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com
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
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 27” 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.
$79.00 w/ 3 night minimum (std King or Queen room)
$99.00 (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.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) 652-5832; raynitta@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: (808 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
www.lawaicenter.org
Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Kundalini style core-building yoga by Joella Shepherd
Breathing, moving energy & meditation
traditional yoga asanas incorporated
focus is clearing out stuck energy
Yoga House, Kapaa
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@
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
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Winter-Spring Term
January 5 – May 9, 2015
Age and ability appropriate levels of Ballet/Pointe,
Tap Dance, Morning “Stretch & Tone” for ages 4 – adult
Join us for fun, better health and simply the “joy of dance”
as our 29th season continues!”
Contact: Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Kauai Dance Center classes for all ages & abilities
Royal Academy of Dance qualified
Locations: Princeville, Kilauea, Kapaa & Lihue
Contact: Jennifer Bell-Grey ARAD, (808) 823-9588
info: info@kauaidancecenter.com
website: www.kauaidancecenter.
Monday Nights – October 6 – October 24, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Adult Dance Class – Salsa
Kilauea Neighborhood Center
$20 for 5 week series/$5 per Drop-In
Sponsored by YMCA NS Dance Club & Kauai Parks & Recreation
Second Friday of Every Month
7:00 – 8:00 pm – tango
8:00 – 10:00 pm – variety of swing, ballroom, latin
North Shore Dance Party
Church of the Pacific
All levels & singles welcome
$5 donation
Info: kauaidancing@gmail.com
Mondays, 7:30 pm – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Kapaa Neighborhood Center
YMCA-sponsored Tango Kauai Dance Club
Classes open to the public
No experience or partner necessary
Tango Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm – Small Town Coffee Shop, music and dancing
Info: Maurizia Zanin, (808) 635-8049, www.tangokauai.com
Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now
full schedule online at www.AlohaDanceStudio.com
Professional instruction for ages 3 through adult
Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Modern,
Flamenco, Contemporary and Lyrical jazz
Master Classes with instructors from “So You Think You Can Dance”
Elite Company Groups
Travel to National Dance Conventions
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Contact: Tiffany Dodge
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Every other Sunday, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Irish Music: Whiskey-O performances
Feral Pig Retaurant/Pub in Nawiliwili Harbor Mall
Contact: ShantyBob, (808) 651-5819
Every other Friday at the Sunset Grill in Port Allen
Not My First Rodeo Country Band
Classic & current country songs
Marty on drums, Dave Greenberg on vocals/bass,
Cindy Jackson on vocals/guitar, Jim Hollingsworth on vocals/pedal steel & electric guitar, Lee Richards on fiddle
Marty Leonard: (808) 635-6477
Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
EasyLiving Jazz Duet — Helen Turner, flute; Jeff Iglesia, guitar
Hukilau Lanai
www.easylivingjazz.com
Saturdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays
Doug and Sandy McMaster’s traditional Slack Key/Ukulele Talk Story
Children of the Land Center (Under Clock Tower, Kauai Shopping Village, Kapaa)
Admission $20/$15
Free Gift Drawing
Info: 826-1469
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, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Thursday Night, 6:00-8:00pm – winter months only
JJ’s Broiler
Anchor Cove, Kalapaki
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Friday Afternoon, 5:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Coconut Marketplace Center Stage, Waipouli
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Saturday, 1:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Kauai Museum, Lihue
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Qi Gong Golden 8
A Beginning Qi Gong Class in January
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
Group Exercise offerings include Super Sculpt, Cardio & Strength Interval,
Smart Muscle Training, Boot Camp, Prenatal/postnatal Exercise
Location: Private Studio in Kalaheo, call 332-6320 for directions
Contact: Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,puuwaifitness@gmail.com
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) 652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com
Rose’s classes have 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
Morning Exercise in Kalaheo
“Stretch and Tone” on Mondays and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
– Pilates-inspired exercises in a fitness format — stretch, strengthen and tone muscles
Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes if desired (or barefoot)
$8/class, $30/4 class card, $56/8 class card
Classes are ongoing at Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
www.kauaidancetheatre.com
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Especially for those with Arthritis
Cis Odell – instructor
Dress comfortably
Check with doctor before beginning any exercise program
Contact: 596-2900, Jennifer DeMarrre, Director
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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”
–Nelson DeMille
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