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

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MID-MAY Arts & Culture Events
HAPA is hiring!
Development & Operations Manager
Preference would be a Kauai-based person, but anyone in Hawaii
is eligible to apply.
Contact:  Anne Frederick, Executive Director, Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action
www.HAPAhi.org

May 12 – 28 (No Holdover)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:00 pm
Sundays, 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players present “Talley’s Folly”
Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson, 1980 NYC Drama Critics’ Award for Best Play
Starring Nicole Cowan & Ian Foster in briliiant performances
Directed for KCP by Nellie Foster
Takes place in a Victorian boathouse in Lebanon, Missouri, in 1944.
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E Kikowaena St. Lihue

Thursday, May 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Kauai Path & Friends invite you to
Appreciation Night Potluck for 25 Innovative Readiness Training military personnel who are now here on Kauai building the Kawaihau Boardwalk which connects residential Kawaihau Road to the coastal stretch of Ke Ala Hele Makalae with a walkable/rideable route.
Military personnel are being deployed to Kauai on an extended training mission in a series of 2-week long “rotations.” The 25 member Rotation #1 crew now here will leave Kauai on May 23, so let’s honor their efforts with a memorable social event while they are on island.  Five Military training rotations, each lasting 2-weeks, are scheduled to complete this project about the end of July, 2017.
Lydgate Park, Mail Pavilion
Contact:  (808) 639-1018, Tommy Noyes

Friday, May 19
Bike to Work Day
Get Fit Kauai’s Web page for details

Friday, May 19
HOME, The Mahal Ohana
Starring Imon Star, Deva Mahal, CoCo Peila, Zoe Moon Mahal, Inshirah Mahal, Cody Wolfchild, Estere Dalton and more
Tahiti Nui, Hanalei
$20 at door; no advance ticket sales

Friday, May 19, 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 20, 7:00 pm
WIT presents…
KAUAI SHORTS – Kauai’s own 10-minute play festival
Two nights of comedies, dramas, eighteen original plays
performed over two nights at KCC PAC
Tickets:  $20 for one performance; $25 at the door;
A special price for both nights — $35 for all performances
(not for two tickets to one performance)
Contact:  Romey Curtis, (808) 826-9755

Friday/Saturday, May 19, 20; Sunday May 21, 2017
Island School Middle School Production “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza,” by Don Zolidis
Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and
general theatrical insanity.
Fri/Sat 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.
Admission: $6 single, $20 Family Pass (4+)
Contact: Alice April – alice.april@ischool.org

FridaySunday, May 19-21
Auditions for HCT’s “Lucky Stiff”
Announcing Auditions for Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s After Dark production of Lucky Stiff.  Lucky Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery musical farce by Tony Award-winning writing team — Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds and a corpse in a wheelchair. Auditions will be held at Island School’s Frear Hall on Friday, May 19 at 5-8 PM and Saturday, May 20 at 3-6 PM. Callbacks will be at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse on Sunday, May 21 at 11:30-2:30 PM. For more information, please visit our website!
808-246-8985 www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

Saturday, May 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Goddess Chant 2017: Empowering Women and honoring
the Divine Feminine in All Beings
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay
Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 youth ages 5 – 18;
Kids 4 years & younger Free
To benefit Kauai YWCA & Malama Pono Health Services Women’s Wellness
Outlets:  Harvest Market, Healthy Hut, Papaya’s, Vim & Vigor, Kalaheo Music & Strings
Contact:  Goddess Chant, (808) 828-0076; goddesschant2017@gmail.com

Saturday, May 20  4:00 – 11:00 pm (OAHU EVENT)
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, 40th Anniversary
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu
Tickets: www.nahokuhanohano.org
Televised Broadcast: 4:00 – 11:00 pm
K5 The Home Team

Saturday, May 20, 7:00 pm; Doors @ 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 21, 5:00 pm
Chamber Music Kauai presents
A Concert of Classical, Folk & Flamenco Selections
St. Michael’s & All Angels Church, Lihue
Admission free; donations gratefully accepted
Info:  Greg Shepherd, (808) 482-1455; shep@hawaii.edu

Sunday, May 21
Tour de Poipu easy bike ride from Poipu Beach Park
See:  Tour de Poipu

Sunday, May 21, Registration at 10 am; start 11:30 am
The North Shore Challenge
Namolokama O Hanalei Canoe Club welcome all paddlers
V1 Racers encouraged to compete
OC1, OC2, SurfSki, SUP
First time racers & novices encouraged to join the short course
Registration at Anini Boat Ramp
$35 entry fee; $40 for OC2 canoe
Food, drink, awards immediately after the race at NCC
Contact:  Curil Brian

Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 pm
Island School Music Department Spring Concert
“Pop Goes the Chorus”
Directed by Philip Steinbacher
with Island School Keiki Chorus, ‘Opio Chorus, Alakai Chorus
Contact Philip Steinbacher, 246-0233

Friday, May 26; Doors 7:00 pm/Show 7:30 pm
Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band, Hawaii Tour 2017
New Orleans-flavored Blues, R&B, Swamp Funk;
nominated for Best Traditional Female Blues Artist, Blues Foundation
Midnight at the Oasis, 1974 Mega Hit – “Steady Love” 39th album
Signed Instrument auction benefitting Kauai Lifeguard Association
Kauai Marriott Resort Ballroom, 3616 Rice St, Lihue
Tickets $40; Gold Circle $55
Call (808) 896-4845
www.lazarbear.com
Contact Venue: (808) 245-5050

Saturday, May 27, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8th Annual Pedal to the Meadow
from Kekaha to Koke’e
Sunday, May 28
Mana time Trial and Cycle on the Strip Criterium in Kekaha/Mana
Register:  www.PedaltotheMeadowKauai
Entry fees vary ages 10 and up
www.Facebook.com/PedaltotheMeadowKauai/BicycleRacingKauai

Saturday, May 27, 7:00 pm
A Night of Piano
Benefit for Kauai Concert Association
Featuring: Dr. Timothy Lee, Dr. Jean Shein, Monica Chung, Kaycee Parker, Violinist
Kauai Performing Arts Center
Join us backstage for Dessert, Champagne & Coffee reception – suggested additional donation of $10 each
$20 Adults; $10 Students
Tickets:  Cal 245-SING (7464)
Outlets:  Magic Dragon, PV; Kauai Music & Sound, Kapaa;
Island Soap & Candleworks, Koloa; Eye Care Center of Kauai
Contact:  KCA

Saturdays, May 27- July 15
The Actor’s Workshop – Character and Scene Study for Teens & Young Adults
Hawaii Children’s Theatre presents a new Saturday acting workshop for teens and young adults 14-20 years old. Develop your  skills with with character building and scenework with Director Chris Aldrete Saturdays from 10am – 1pm for eight weeks at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. The first half will focus on monologues; developing a solid foundation for character study, and exploring an individual character. The focus of the second half will be scenes study where you will work with your fellow actors building a world, and delving deeper into character connections. For more information, or to register, please visit our website! 808-246-8985 www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

Sunday, May 28, 9:00 am start time
27th Annual Banana Poka Round Up
Great musicians, weave a basket, take a hike, enjoy the forest, play games, eat snacks, silent auction, booths about native plants and animals; parking at the park; shuttle van up the hill
Historic Civilian Conservation Corps Camp
Above Kokee Lodge; 3600 Kokee Road, Kokee,HI 96796
Lawn chairs okay; coolers not allowed
Call ahead for ADA arrangements
Contact:  info@kokee.org; www.kokee.org

June Arts & Culture Events

Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3, 7:30 pm

Sunday, June 4, 3:00 pm

Kauai Voices Concert — Classics II: The Music Lives On!?Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned choral ensemble presents an evening of classical songs from many eras — with compositions from Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Verdi to Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson and Leonard Cohen, and many more.

St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy Street, Lihue?Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Info:  800-838-3006

Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am – !;00 pm
“The Filipinos of Koloa” by Catherine Pascual Lo
Book signing, book talk and talk story
Author of Koloa Plantation, the camps, life in plantation days, the eight major ethnic groups who made Koloa Plantation a success story and Filipino participation in the Koloa experience from 1910 – 1996.
Koloa Public/School Library Meeting Room
Proceeds will help the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center
info: 742-7238; cpl123@hawaiiantel.net

Friday, June 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting w/ Representative Nadine Nakamura
Organized by Kauai Women’s caucus.
Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Submit questions for Rep Nakamura, email kauaiwomenscaucus@gmail.com
Public is encouraged to attend

Saturday, June 10, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The King’s Celebration & Parade
Historic County Building, Lihue
Cost:  FREE
Contact:  Melissia Sugai, (808) 635-7205

June 10, June 24, 5:30 pm
“Broadway in Love!”
Dinner Show featuring your favorite Broadway love songs!
The Broadway Pacific singer
Courtyard Marriott Paddle Room, Kapaa
Featuring Daphne Sanchez, Cindy Jackson, Jessika Montoya, Erin Gaines, Bud Soria, Kurt Last, & Greg Shepherd; Ron Wiley emcee;
Menu:
Caesar’s Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Fresh Croutons

Chef’s Selection of Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Mongolian Chicken

Local Fish with Wasabi Citrus Sauce

Stir-fried Noodles with Tofu

Steamed Calrose Rice

Chocolate Dobash Cake

Freshly Brewed Hawaiian Coffee and a Fine Selection of Herbal Teas
140 seat event; buy tickets early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk4eLFCEay0
Tickets: www.broadwaypacificsingers.com

Sunday, June 11, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (OAHU EVENT)
2017 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
featuring Hawaii’s top steel guitar masters
plus Ke Kula Mele’s next generation steel guitar students
Windward Mall, Kaneohe
Community Friendly Venue with lots of free parking & merchant facilities
Free and open to the public

June 12 to July 16
Hawaii Children’s Theatre is starting registration for Summer Stars. We have three programs for ages 5-15 starting June 12-July 16. Our morning programs (8am-12pm) consist of “Keiki at Play” for ages 5-7 and “Rising Stars” for ages 8-15. These programs will culminate in a final Gala performance on July 13 at the Convention Hall!
Our afternoon program (1pm-5pm) presents “The Lion King, Jr.” for ages 8-15. “The Lion King, Jr.” will have three performances on July 14-16 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
We have half days or full days available!
Registration open NOW online at www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org. Please email info@hawaiichildrenstheatre.org or call 808-246-8985 for more information!

Saturday, June 24, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Kauai Humane Society & Junior Achievement presents
2017 Dog House Beer Fest
Small bites from restaurants & beers from Hawaii & the mainland
Local entertainment,
Kauai Sheraton, Poipu
Tickets $75 online, www.kauaihumane.org
Tickets $90 at the door after June 16
Ages 21 and older – ID at the door
Contact:  Laura, (808) 632-0610, ext 108; laura@kauaihumane.org

June 24, 5:30 pm
“Broadway in Love!”
Dinner Show featuring your favorite Broadway love songs!
The Broadway Pacific singer
Courtyard Marriott Paddle Room, Kapaa
Featuring Daphne Sanchez, Cindy Jackson, Jessika Montoya, Erin Gaines, Bud Soria, Kurt Last, & Greg Shepherd; Ron Wiley emcee;
Menu:
Caesar’s Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Fresh Croutons

Chef’s Selection of Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Mongolian Chicken

Local Fish with Wasabi Citrus Sauce

Stir-fried Noodles with Tofu

Steamed Calrose Rice

Chocolate Dobash Cake

Freshly Brewed Hawaiian Coffee and a Fine Selection of Herbal Teas
140 seat event; buy tickets early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk4eLFCEay0
Tickets: www.broadwaypacificsingers.com
Saturday, June 24, 5:30 – 11:00 pm
Kauai Veterans Museum presents
“A Night at the Museum” M.A.S.H.
Veterans Museum Annual Fundraiser
The Big Band Sound of the Star Lighters; dance under the start with the Vibrations; local talents will engage you in an re-enactment of M.A.S.H. and a Broadway salute to our armed forces
Proceeds wiil go toward the restoration of our military artifacts, renovation/expansion and education program.
Kauai Veterans Center. 3219 Kapule Hwy, Lihue
Contact:  Aida Cruz, (808)( 246-1135

Monday, June 26 – 30, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
KCC Summer Kids College:  Bee Keeping
Students will learn with visual and hands on learning tools;
Focus tailored for the middle school age group
Fee:  $130
Contact:  Peggy Lake; (808) 245-8318

July Art & Culture Events

July 10 – 14, Mon-Fri
Camp Good News
Coming to train our youth in way of The Master
Supreme Grandmaster, Jimmy, Son of John
Info:  www.CampGoodNewKauai.org; (808) 639-9675;Jimmy@CampGoodNewsKauai.org

Monday through Saturday, July 10 – 15, 2017
at the Royal Hawaiian Center.  (OAHU EVENT)
The 2017 Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival will be expanded this year to a week-long event and rebranded as “Royal Hawaiian Center presents The Waik?k? Steel Guitar Week.”
MondayThursday, July 10 – 13, 2017, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Steel guitar “Pau Hana” Hawaiian Entertainment will be presented at the Royal Grove.
Friday and Saturday, July 14 – 15, 5:30 – 9:00 PM.
A Steel Guitar Showcase with thirty minute performances by Hawaii’s leading steel guitar masters will be presented on at the Royal Grove with a different program each evening.
A Vintage Steel Guitar Exhibit will be offered to the public all day Friday andSaturday in Helumoa Hale adjacent to the Royal Grove.
Saturday, July 15
A music/lecture workshop about the Hawaiian Steel Guitar is also being considered.
All events are FREE to the public and produced by the Royal Hawaiian Center and the Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences (HIMELE).
For more information: 808 375-9379.

July 29
Kauai Unites Theatre presents
Shakespeare in the Park Renaissance Faire
Go back to the medieval times and spend the day with the family enjoying food and retail vendors. Entertainment including juggling, fire dancing and eating, silk acrobats, sword fighting, and much more. Also participate in our Archery Contest. Then have a seat on the lawn to watch a full theatrical production of Romeo & Juliet. All are welcome to join and dress in your favorite Renaissance attire.
Vidinha Stadium Field
Retail & Food Vendors:  $40 Retail Vendor; $75 Food Vendor
Vendor & Actor Info:  Jason Hoyle, (808) 346-6759

Sunday, July 30, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run 2017
Special KOA Challenge:  Sign up your paddlers as a group; the canoe club with the most participants will win a special gift package for your club; $5 discount for every entry in the group
Poipu Beach Park:
5:30 am – 10 mile Walk start
7:00 am – 10 Mile Run start
7:30 am – 5K & 10K Run start
8:45 am – Race Awards
9:00 am – Keiki 1-mile start
9:30 am – Keiki Awards
A FUNdraiser for Kukuiula Outrigger Paddling Program
Contact:  Janet Nathanson, (310) 960-8855; Fran McDonald, (808) 635-0165

August Art & Culture Events

Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 6, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
16th Annual Heiva I Kauai 2017
2-day colorful Tahitian cultural festival
Tahitian Dance & Drumming Compeitition
Guest Performances by Oahu’s Te Vai Ura Nui
Pacific Island Artists, Solo competition, group competition
Tahitian dance & coconut husking contests; Polynesian arts & crafts, Silent Auction; jewelry, clothing, food
Kapaa Beach Park
Cost $7/ Children under twelve are free
Contact Info & ADA:  Sally Jo Manea, (808) 822-9447; heivaikauai.com

September Art & Culture Events

Sunday, September 3, 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Marathon 2017
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa
Cost:  Registration Fee

Sunday, September 24, 10:00 am
Hawaiian Church Services
Kapaa First Hawaiian Church, 4-1320 Kuhio Hwy
No admission fee

Monday, September 25, 7:00 pm
The Kauai Composers Contest & Concert
Waimea Theatre, 9691 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea
Cost:  $20
Mokihana Pass $75 to attend all 2017 KMF events
Ticket Information:  Iwalanai, (808) 652-4497
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com

Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Kauai Mokihana Festival – EO E Lili’u Children’s Music Competition
Na Mo’omeheu O Hawaii Nei – Year of Cultures of Hawaii
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Cost:  $10/ $5 children ages 6 – 17
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com

Thursday, September 28, 6:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition:  Solo/Group Kahiko Nei
ASTON Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Balroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive
$20 advance/ $25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com

Friday, September 29, 6:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition: Group ‘Auana
ASTON Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Balroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive
$20 advance/$25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com

Saturday, September 30, 12:00 pm
KMF Hula Competition Solo ‘Auana & Finale
ASTON Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Balroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive
$20 advance/$25 at door
Contact: Maka Herrod, (808) 651-1868; kumuhulamaka@yahoo.com

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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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

Nickelodeon Paradise Fun Season 3
Auditioning Fun, Competitive & Intelligent Kid Teams of Two
between the Ages 11 – 15 to compete in amazing physical & mental challenges in Hawaii!
If selected for the show, this is your kid’s chance to win the “Ultimate Vacation Experience!”
Parents:  Apply for for children at www.mysticartpictures.com
Contestants must be citizens or permanent legal resident of the US or Canada; between ages 11 – 15 at time of filming; must not have appeared on a game or reality show in the past year; must be available for up to 48 hours to film in Hawaii during May/June 2017; must be accompanied by one parent/legal guardian
Questions:  Angela: angela@aloha.net

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.

Monday Nights
Life Drawing by Helen Turner
KSA Art Gallery, Kukui Grove Center
Contact:  HIT@helenturner.com

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.com or call 808~631~9173.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Year of the Hawaiian Monk Seal”
United Airlines side: It’s Whale Watching Season in Hawaii
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through NOAA, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Department of Land & Natural Resources
(open to all passengers in transit)

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

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

Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kekaha Community Garden
Help with our garden work Mondays 5 pm-7 pm
Learn about the importance of nutritious food
Free compost bins for residents (call for availability)
8610 Kiowea Road btwn Aukuu and Elepaio Rds. (in back of St Pauls Episcopal Church, Kekaha)
Contact: kekahagarden@gmail.com    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.net; www.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, 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 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.com;www.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
Kauai Museum daily public tours, 10:30 am to noon
Led by knowledgeable & entertaining docents
Free with admission to the museum
The Kauai 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

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

Adult Tap Dance Class
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 AM, March 31 – May 12
$75 for 6-class session
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

Kauai Dance Theatre
Ballet – Tap – Contemporary
Winter-Spring Term, Jan. 6 – May 12, 2017
Age and ability appropriate classes for ages 4 – adult in Kalaheo
Join us as our 31st year of “Quality instruction in the Art of Dance” continues!
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

Fridays, December 2 to March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Balkan Dancing Free Workshops
Dances & sons of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East
Non-partner; everyone welcome!
Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street
Contact:  Don: dondancing@gmail.com; or Esti: 822-4599

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
-Michael Ruff, Kirk Smart and Will Lydgate every other Thursday 7:30pm?-Michael Keale every other Saturday 7:30
Every Wednesday, 7:30 pm
A History of ‘Ukulele and Steel
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, 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

Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Garden Island Grill, Koloa town
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 – 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
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@gmail.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

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