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1 04, 2022

EKK 2022 Week #2 Wrap

2023-02-11T18:06:42-10:00EKK 2022|0 Comments

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Racing Through Time on a Hula Train
Michael Pili Pang & Halau Hula Ka No’eau Hula Academy

Monday night at EKK was a rare experience for the audience as Michael Pili Pang had us jump on a high-speed train that raced through the centuries experiencing the evolution of hula from its primordial beginnings from the mythical days of Madame Pele and her lusty encounters with the gorgeous mortal Lohi’au on the Keahualaka hula platform on the slopes of Ke’e Beach in Ha’ena to the present day hula as we know it.

His first visit to EKK was in February 2020, right before the pandemic shut-down. So memorable was his presentation that he and his Academy of “smart” hula dancers were invited back to EKK.

A student of iconic kumu hula Maiki Aiu Lake, Mae Kamamalu Klein and legendary chanter Pualani Kanaka’ole Kanahele, Michael is a master storyteller who brought the fascinating hula tradition to life as he chanted, narrated, and translated the lyrics of the mele so that even the novice could understand the meaning of the hula movements. The entire evening was a fascinating visual and auditory storyboard that was artistic, emotional, exciting and informative. He took us on a time-and-space travel through the genealogy of traditional hula ku’i.

Many styles of chants associated with the early kahiko style of hula were employed to convey the stories. Michael Pili Pang set the stage with the chants that are basic to the hula protocol practiced by all hula halau. He began the program with Ua Ao – Oli , a welcome chant.

Oli Kahea is a “password” for the hula dancer to enter the room. Entering from the back of the room, three dancers dressed in bright orange garments ceremoniously walked through the audience carrying parts of their hula garment – their skirts and their lei — as they chanted the Kunihi Ka Mauna.

Oli Komo is the answer from the keeper of the hula school; E Hea I ke Kanaka was the chant that received the dancers to the stage.

Much of the inspiration for the hula comes from Laka, the goddess of hula.
The chanter then offered a chant to Laka, Noho Ana ‘O Laka – Oli Kanaenae.

A fascinating procedure by dancers who spent years of training to master the steps of adorning themselves in their hula garment from skirt to lei for their wrists, ankles, neck and head, each step accompanied by the following chants for dressing — Oli Pa’uOli Kupe’e and Oli Lei. Right before our eyes was the transformation of the dancers into their hula attire; it was really a treat to witness. For these dancers, this was their first performance since their graduation last summer.

In hula there is a hierarchy as the dancers train and advance from one stage to another higher level: first as a haumana, people that come to our halau, to ‘olapa, a dancer, to ho’opa’a, a title reserved for a student who has earned the status of chanter, and eventually to a kumu hula, a teacher. In tonight’s performance, we were able to witness all these different levels of the hula dancer. It was obvious that each stage took a great deal of time, practice and commitment to attain.

Passed down over six generations, hula has to live, grow and change over the years as its environment changes. In the ancient kahiko chants, the text or words was the main thing in the hula; it was not about entertainment but a description of their life and part of ritual ceremonies.

Hula Pahu is the oldest collection of dances spanning over six generations.
Accompanied by the powerful chanting of the kumu hula and ho’opa’a, Kawehionalani, they first laid the foundation for the hula after which they begin their hula performance.

Kaulilua I Ke Anu Wai’ale’ale is a chant about the largest mountain on this island; many of the attributes described as the foundation by which a hula dancer lives are in this chant.

Lokelia Montgomery changed some of the movements of the hula, A Ko’olau Au, to make it more fast-paced and dramatic as it describes the Ko’olau Mountains.

In the chant ‘Au’a ‘Ia, a prophesy by Keaulumoku says that one day a chief will come in and change everything; he will conquer these islands; this was later realized when Kamehameha brought the islands together under one rule. He also talks about the civil war.

The audience sat transfixed as Pili Pang shared the story of the origin of hula which started on Kaua’i at the Keahualaka hula heiau on the slopes of Ke’e Beach in Ha’ena with the Godly encounters between Madame Pele in her spirit form, her “human” boy toy Lohi’au, and Pele’s younger sister, the Goddess Hi’iaka. This performance was a fascinating revelation of the encounters between Gods and mortals as they acted out their emotions of love, passion, jealousy, anger and revenge.

The chanting by Kawehionalani was superb, the dancers were top notch and Michael’s narration, often humorous and at times irreverent, guided us through the passionate interactions of the principal players in the hula drama. MPP used today’s every-day language to convey the thoughts and actions of Pele and Hi’iaka; it made it easier for the audience to understand their desires, intentions and actions.

Ka Poli Laua’e – Hula Papa Hehi is about Pele’s first sighting of Lohi’au.
Using kala’au sticks and foot pedals that rock back and forth, Ka Poli Laua’e – Hula Papa Hehi is difficult so few halau practice this particular hula.

After traveling all over the Pacific, Pele follows the sound of drums and came to Kaua’i to rest. When Pele stays in one place to rest, her spirit leaves the body and she travels everywhere. Pele gained access to Ke’e beach where she first set eyes on the beautiful Lohi’au. Ka Poli Laua’e danced by the three dancers to Kawehionalani’s powerful chanting told this story of the love affair between the Goddess Pele and the mortal Lohi’au.

Being in spirit form, she could not touch Lohi’au, so she went back to Hawai’i Island to get her younger sister Hi’iaka to return to Kaua’i to fetch the handsome Lohi’au. Pele warns Hi’iaka, “don’t touch him; he’s mine. I will have him for the first three nights and then you can have him after that.” Hi’iaka agrees.

Hi’iaka is stunned by his beauty but remembers that Pele had cautioned her not to touch him until after she had spent the first three nights with Lohi’au. After that, he was hers. Hi’iaka had agreed to the arrangement provided Pele looked after her lehua forest on the east side of the volcano and be sure no lava destroyed her forest because her friend Hopoe was there.

Having left Hawai’i Island as a youth, Hi’iaka was now a young woman experiencing womanly desires for this beautiful man that she has brought back to life. As she prepares for her journey to cross the Ka‘ie’ie Channel between Kaua’i and O’ahu, she experiences ho’ailona, the symbolism or thought in the form of a dream that her friend Hopoe is trying to escape from the lava flow by climbing the trees, together with the sound of gravel-like chattering gossip which convinces her that older sister Pele has not kept her promise to protect Hi’iaka’s lehua grove. Embarking on the two-person voyage in the canoe to the chant No Luna I Ka Hale Kai, Michael asked the audience to imagine “what’s going to happen?” with Hi’iaka and Lohi’au alone in the canoe.

Hi’iaka finally arrives on Hawai’i Island with Lohi’au and encounters her sister Pele with “You let go of my lehua trees, so I am going to hug your husband and give him a big kiss!” The ensuing battle between Pele and Hi’iaka was so fierce, raging from the crescent of the volcano down to the plains of Puna; Aia La ‘O Pele chant describes how the heavens lit up with fires that went higher and higher and could even be seen from the island of Maui. Aia La ‘O Pele is about the creation of land by Pele. Michael encouraged everyone to go and see the lava flow while it’s happening; it’s amazing to see land created in your lifetime.

With the advent of the missionaries in the 1820’s and the practices imposed by them onto the Hawaiians, many changes came about.

‘Auana translates to “wandering away” perhaps from working on tasks which did not sit well with the plantation owners and the missionaries, so in 1850, a law was passed saying that outside of the two ports in Lahaina and O’ahu there was to be no “congregating” – Hawaiians were not to gather in large groups or else be fined $200; the music by the Hawaiians changed as the 2-line chants led to melodic patterns and learning to sing hymns so they could go to heaven. And no, there was to be no hula as they practiced it. It was no longer proper for dancers to stand and dance, so the Hawaiians introduced the hula noho or sit-down hula.

Ho’opa’a Kawehionalani Goto began her hula noho (sit down hula) entitled Kalalau with her Hula ‘Ulili, a musical implement like a Hawaiian yoyo made with two gourds. She pulled the string that caused the round gourds on each end to spin in unison with her chant which describes the Kalalau valley.

In 1893, Hawai’i was taken over by the Americans. Earlier, every Hawaiian could read and write and enjoyed free education and free health care. Kamehameha III made sure that everyone was educated and literate.

But at the turn of the century, they were forbidden to speak Hawaiian in public. They had to learn the 13 letters of the alphabet. Hula changed. Music changed. The Hawaiian people changed.

Hula was for the Hawaiians their theatre, their archives, and everything about everyday lives. Their new topics of dance were the whaling ships, social dancing, people and Hawaiian royalty rather than Gods and Goddesses. The Hawaiians began to sew together their dances into Hula Ku’i, which mean to sew together the stories. Hawaiians began to piece things together; all of the changes were embraced by the people; movements such as the up-and-down movement, the side-to-side movement called kaholo and the front-to-back movement called kawele; hula began to tell the stories of people and places.

Ka Iwalani is a fascinating dance that had a very catchy chant-like lyrics —
Un te te te un te te te un te te te un — since the audience was mostly Hawaiians, they understood the text. Michael shared a funny story that when the halau last performed this hula, he went to the bathroom and heard a little boy using the bathroom chanting the catchy phrase; it’s one of those phrases that can run through your head all day once you start repeating it.

Hula dancers dressed in white smock-like blouses with bold gray-and-blue horizontal striped skirts, fuzzy white kupe’e around their wrists and anklets, and colorful scarlet-and-orange lei po’o for that bright spot of color that really made the whole costume sparkle.

Ku’u Mai Balota is about the “Ballot” and voting process for the first election for King between Lunalilo and Kalakaua in which not everyone was allowed to vote. Michael did the chanting in a guttural style while his three dancers did a brisk side-kicking hula with a lot of hip action and simple hand motions. The election for King was won by Lunalilo but he was in office for just one year. Upon his death, another election took place and Kalakaua became King. His wife Kapi’olani traveled around the Islands to visit her subjects. When she came to visit Kaua’i, she visited Ni’ihau.

Many songs are written about or for the royalty. The mele titled Ka ‘Ulu Ali’i Ni’ihau E hula for Queen Kapi’olani, daughter of King Kaumuali’i of Kaua’i, tells about her visit to Ni’ihau, the secret pao’o water from the fresh-water spring which bubbled out of the hidden clefts in the reef, the sideward-growing sugar cane buried in the sand dunes, and the sacred ‘ulu or breadfruit tree which is planted in a reef hole thirty feet below the ground so the fruit was easily picked at ground level.

Starting with the first dancer, joined by the second dancer continuing the story, the third dancer added her hula moves; then all three dancers continued the story about the Queen’s visit to Ni’ihau.

When Captain Cook arrived in the 1700’s, there were approximately 60,000 to 80,000 Hawaiians; by 1893 there were less than 40,000 native Hawaiians. Procreation became very important as the decimation of the Hawaiian population was a serious problem. Thus the hula ma’i about the urgency of procreation became a very important subject. The suggestive sounds and gestures were very clear in conveying the message of the “Birds and the Bees” to the audience. The halau dancers ended the first half of the program with the powerful Hula Ma’i (procreation chant), Punana Ka Manu, which Michael stated would insure that EKK enjoys continued procreation into the future.

Before the intermission, Michael strummed the Kamoa ‘ukulele to show how it sounded.

The second half started with the weekly CD Giveaway with happy winners — Jackie & Larry Fitzsimmons of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kim McKillip from Princeville; Wendy Feldmeyer form Canada; Jordan Loudan from Princeville; Kathy & Janice Kovala from Winona, Minnesota; Philip and Dorothy Bradbury from Koloa.

Dona Cunningham and Mizu Sumida, the ‘ukulele volunteer team, drew a name and the happy winner was Lisa Morgan from Prince George, BC. Finally! The Canadians are back.

Paul Kim on ‘ukulele and Henry Barrett Jr. on guitar started off hula in modern times with a medley of songs. A big part of the story is told by the familiar hula costumes associated with the different hula eras as we remember them.

If the powerful hula kahiko kept everyone captive during the first half, the light and colorful second half of hula ‘auana was both entertaining and instructive as Michael narrated in English the lyrics of the Hawaiian mele; understanding the fluid moves of the hula choreography became so clear. It was simply wonderful!

King Kalakaua was the only world ruler who circumnavigated the globe. As he traveled, he saw that all countries had national dances and Hawai’i had none, so he got rid of the law of 1850 that forbade the dancing of hula and reinstated hula as the national dance for Hawai’i, leaving the legacy of the Merrie Monarch hula festival.

Hula ‘Auana (hula in the modern times) – the word ‘auana means to wander and so it went with the hula from traditional forms of hula kahiko (stay-in-one-place) to the modern day standard forms of dance as we have come to know them. The stories of the life and times of the people of Hawai’i are captured in hula and chants, but it is not a static thing that sits on the shelf. Rather, it evolves with the life and times of the people who create the music and the dance. Introduction of guitars and ‘ukulele to the islands impacted the music of Hawai’i.

An interesting point is that in the early days the members of the Royal Hawaiian Band were multi-instrumental artists, many of them able to play 6 – 7 instruments. The band members today are allowed to play only one instrument although many of them in their own lives are able to play more than one instrument. Therefore, the Royal Hawaiian Band members of today are unable to play the songs that used to be played by the early Band.

Maile Lei was written in 1963 by Maddy Lam for the Goodyear Tire Company Convention at the Waikiki Shell. However, it was the same day that John F. Kennedy was shot so the Convention did not happen; this beautiful song became a tribute to JFK. The four dancers were elegant in their white satin long-train holoku with maile leis and strands of plumeria cascading down to their knees and plumeria crowns worn as lei po’o. They were visions of beauty and elegance as they danced Maile Lei in the modern ‘auana style.

One of the best-loved hula love songs, Pua Lililehua, was written by Kahauanu Lake and Mary Kawena Pukui. Lake was not yet married to Maiki Aiu, but she choreographed the hula to the lyrics by Lake. Pili Pang translated the Hawaiian words into English so we could easily follow the graceful choreography of the four gorgeous hula dancers of this iconic love song. The facial expressions of the dancers as they flirted with their eyebrows, their subtle glances, along with the suggestive hand and hip motions made for an arresting hula love song that many prospective “victims” found too much to resist.

In 1983, after the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani and the Hawaiian Kingdom by businessmen, Kaulana Na Pua was composed as a protest song; many people decided that they wanted to pledge allegiance to the Queen instead of those responsible for the overthrow. After many decades of dormancy, this song was revived as its importance in representing the sentiment of the people was recognized. Choreography for this song was given to Michael’s kumu hula. A Kaua’i hula dancer named Haunani Aiu-Parpal, dressed in a long-sleeved, high-neck mu’umu’u reminiscent of early Hawai’i with maile li’ili’i cascading down to her knees, projected the sentiment of the song with serene elegance.

Hawaiians began to look at nature and people as the subjects for their hula. Out of this period came the now very popular hula song about Captain Makee who was wondering why his ship was all the way over in Kapa’a, Kaua’i when he was in O’ahu. Michael, with a rascal smile and moves that clearly tell the kaona-laden story, danced a seaworthy hula about Captain Makee’s oceanic misadventure.

In the 1900’s, Hawai’i wanted to promote tourism at the Pan Pacific Festival in San Francisco; newspapers wrote about the movement in New York for non-Hawaiian speaking musicians who played Hawaiian music; this movement was called the “Tin Pan Alley”. Hapa-haole music was first introduced by a group of New York City folks in 1910. When they saw how popular Hawaiian music was at the Pan Pacific Festivals in San Francisco featuring pineapple, sugar cane and hula dancers, these enterprising songwriters who had never been to Hawai’i started selling music sheets with hapa-haole songs and became instant millionaires. Using sheet music became the most popular and lucrative item in modern times. Hawaiians caught on quickly and started writing their own hapa-haole songs; these songs defined a distinct period in Hawaiian music and showed off the sweet charm and expression of a happy lighthearted period in Hawai’i.

In 1927, a graduate of Punahou School named R. Alex Anderson took hula images of Hawai’i and put them together into Haole Hula, a song for the Don Blanding Show at the Princess Theater in Honolulu. Dressed in red & white sarongs so popular during that Hollywood-inspired period, the hula dancers showed off the difference in the hula style that was so popular during that period and still a hula favorite today.

In 1927 a big thing happened in Waikiki…the opening of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. From their vantage point in their hula studio adjoining the RHH, the teenage male hula dancers had a clear view of the round pink domes of the hotel. When their teacher Maiki Aiu told them that they should be able to move their Royal Hawaii Hotel round pink domes better than that, they caught on right away. “As we slip and slide on the smooth soft velvet beds” that the hotel used to have for the guests found its way into the lyrics of the song Royal Hawaiian Hotel, written by Mary Pula’a Robins.

The war years brought a lot of change to the islands, especially the influx of military to Hawai’i. During the golden era of the sixties, a common practice was that military personnel had “golden meal tickets” which allowed them to frequent all the showrooms full of jazz music; hula dancers had a chance to jump from one showroom to another for a very lucrative career.

Dancers dressed in swishy shiny long turquoise cellophane skirts and skimpy tops accented with splashes of white gardenia blossoms on their hair, bodice, wrists and waistbands, brought back instant nostalgia for those colorful days of hula entertainment. It sure is hard to take your eyes off these flirty dancers with their shruggy shoulders and dimpled smiles. The crowd got boisterous with applause.

Big changes came about during the post-war years. Hawai’i was a big stop for Vietnam vets. Descriptive hula is typical of songs like Misty Rains and Lehua; the hand motions speak of trade winds, dew-covered mountains, rainbows, breezes, the sun and the clouds and guardian angels. The melody is dreamy and romantic, the kind of song associated with the haunting sounds of the steel guitar. Haunani, one of the hula dancers in one of the longest Las Vegas hula show who now lives on Kaua’i, came out dressed in a fashionable black-and-white mu’umu’u adorned with many strands of plumeria and maile leis.

Many of the kumu hula had been trained with little or no knowledge of the Hawaiian language due to the missionary-imposed taboo on the speaking of Hawaiian in public and in educational situations. During the 1970’s a new movement began; the Hawaiian Renaissance changed the culture and along with it the way in which hula was taught … men could dance hula; voyaging became important; ideas of hula start to change; hula competitions began to change. Hula masters began to change and not be so secretive and started to share about their hula culture. If you were lucky, you could sit and eat with the kupunas. Hula started to become a worldwide phenomenon, embraced by serious dancers in many countries.

Musical interlude was offered by Paul and Henry who sang about Ku’u Ipo (My Sweetheart), a song that was written as a 45th anniversary gift. Of course, Mauli’ola Cook and Sabra Kauka got up to share their hula as Michael translated the movements into understandable English. For the novice to hula, it sure helps to have someone translate what those graceful motions mean. The audience goes wild to see their resident hula dancers get up on stage.

In 1937, a beautifully written hula song titled Mi Nei was copywrited by Charles E. King. Mi means “me” and nei means “over here”. The words are so descriptive of the allure of this beautiful and charming hula dancer who knows how to flirt to get the attention of her love-struck admirer. It’s a perfect hula for the dancer who wants to embrace and offer her feminine essence. Four gorgeous dancers in soft pink and blue short-trained holoku and plumeria lei filled the stage with their beauty.

In 1954, Maiki Aiu Lake sent a group of hula dancers to Kaua’i since she could not make it. The Kaua’i group sent her a box of maile li’ili’i and mokihana berries as a thank you. Because she could not write Hawaiian, she got her Uncle Claude Malani to help her write Aloha Kaua’i. The words speak of their appreciation for the fragrant gift of leis; this was her thank you song to the people of Kaua’i — a beautiful hula mele that is so much embraced by Kaua’i dancers who were moved to join these hula dancers on the stage. They shared their hula with the appreciative and captivated audience.

The enlightened audience members all joined hands to celebrate this evening of hula with their favorite Hawai’i Aloha. As always, the singing was emotional, moving and showed the audience appreciation for this gift of music and hula.

*** Photos courtesy of Mike Teruya ***

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Funding for E Kanikapila Kakou 2022 Hawaiian Music Program is made possible by Hawai’i Tourism Authority, with support from Kauai Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, National Endowment for the Arts, the Kaua’i Beach Resort, Kamoa ‘Ukulele, Kauai Festivals and the Garden Island Arts Council supporters.

1 04, 2022

EKK 2022 Wk #1 Wrap

2023-02-11T18:06:41-10:00EKK 2022|0 Comments

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EKK March 21: When Music Fills Your Soul

It was truly a kama’aina kine pardee; after nearly two years of no-music lockdown, the floodgates on gatherings opened in a truly local style and the Jasmine Ballroom at the Kaua’i Beach Resort was packed with aunties, uncles, tutus, folks celebrating anniversaries and everyone hungry for face-to-face, even with masks, celebration of Hawaiian music!

Whereas the weekly EKK attendance is normally 60% visitors and 40% local folks, the first night of EKK 2022 was an enthusiastic gathering of residents from Kekaha to Ha’ena and everything in between! There was one visitor from Switzerland, one person from Spain, no Canadians! (can’t believe that) and a smattering of raised hands from continental USA! 89% of the participants were from Kaua’i! Although many “snowbirds” are normally heading back to their homes in March, some of them managed to stay longer and keep their EKK patron seats.

Who could have been more perfect for this opening night of EKK than the lovely Natalie Ai Kamauu, her awesome husband ‘Iolani Kamauu and their amazing ‘ohana.

Natalie’s singing, which was always remarkable, has now risen to off-the-charts spectacular as her voice soared, growled, and filled the ballroom with music that ran the whole gamut from sweet and melodic to fast-paced and zesty, rhythmic and foot-tapping… it was all there in one awesome package. She and ‘Iolani not only delivered, they introduced their adoring fans to yet another segment of their accomplishments— their awesome musical family. Their beautiful daughter Sha-lei Burdett and Steele Blue, her baby who just yesterday made one-year-old, dynamic hula-dancing son Chaz and daughter-in-law Amanda, originally from Koloa, a former dancer with Leina’ala Pavao Jardin’s Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala.

It was an evening for the books! It was a celebration for the undaunting love of Hawaiian music and dance that filled our souls! It was a testimony to the value of face-to-face human interaction! It was EKK Live! Yes! EKK is back!

The EKK audience was ready to show their appreciation for this gift of music as they gave Natalie and ‘Iolani a standing ovation from their very first number, Aloha Hawai’i, showing off Natalie’s soaring voice and the beautiful harmony of two voices that truly meant to find each other. Brother Chad, who was their long-time bass player and hula dancer, has moved to Sacramento, so their trio has become a duo, but tonight’s performance introduced new alliances. As difficult as Covid was for everyone, the many months being on lockdown with only family has resulted in a new kind of show for the Kamauu family.

Blossom Nani Ho’i E, the first song that she penned, is about her grandmother Blossom, affectionately called Grandma “B”. It’s a familiar mele that is an important part of Natalie’s repertoire. Fast-paced and catchy, it gives Natalie a chance to show off her soaring voice. Kaua’i dancers Linda Lester Keale and Donna Stewart could not resist doing the hula. Ke Aloha, easily one of the most beautiful hula numbers, was the perfect introduction for her two hula dancers, Sha-Lei and daughter-in-law Hiwalei.

In 2008 she received an unexpected phone call from the NFL. Yes! It was about football. With her hubby strumming cadence on his trusty guitar, Natalie involved the whole audience in her storytelling about the NFL asking her to be the first Hawaiian female artist from Hawai’i to sing a song at the NFL Super-Bowl game just before the first kick-off. She assured them that she had a song about things Hawaiian that was 2 minutes and 26 seconds long. As the deadline approached, she anxiously went to church to pray that she could come up with the promised song. It’s good to pray, but she was caught off-guard when the song came pouring down all over her as she sat in the pew with not even a napkin to write down the lyrics. She was saved! She then belted out her heaven-sent song that was full of “hula”, “grass shacks”, and other things Hawaiian. Hula Baby was so football perfect and it showed a whole different side of her singing styles.

Proud mama introduced her son Chazzy who instantaneously captured the audience attention and adoration as he stomped his way across the stage with his zesty interpretation of Cowboy Hula. His horn-waving, butt-slapping, foot-stomping moves had the crowd screaming hana hou; they went wild over Chaz’s hula antics. “He’s coming back!” she quieted the audience screams. As a youth, Chaz was a Master Keiki Hula winner. No wonder he get ‘um!

Wanting to write a song for Chaz, she asked him what his favorite flower was. It was the shower tree; not an ideal subject for a flower song. What finally became her song for Chaz was Ku’u Pua Pakalana, her favorite flower. Sha-lei, looking gorgeous in a fitted long dress sparkled up with a bling-bling bodice brought the song to life; you could see in her delivery Natalie’s adoration for her son Chaz.

Right before the Covid lockdown, their family camped for several days on Mauna Kea. It was truly uncomfortable to camp in that harsh environment as the elements were brutal. It was the same day that her aunty, her Dad’s sister, was arrested along with many other protestors at the summit. Natalie shared her generational family tradition of taking the piko of each family member to be placed in the lake atop the sacred mountain. She wanted to share their love for the mountain with an emotional medley of Make You Feel My Love / The Beauty of Maunakea coupled with Sha-lei’s hula rendition which embodied their beliefs and emotions.

No concert featuring Natalie would be complete without her hula. ‘Iolani, full of affection for Natalie, sang The Breeze and I, in his captivating baritone She mesmerized the audience with her elegant hula. It was clear to see that she was most deserving of her title as Miss Aloha Hula 1990. What a handsome couple! What a treat!

Natalie asked, “How fast do you want it?” as ‘Iolani started singing the lively strains of E Huli M?kou. Chaz and Hiwalei flirted with each other and the audience with their fast and sassy hula. How did they find each other? They met each other in Japan while both Kamauu family and Leina’ala’s halau were on their many performing jaunts to Japan.

To show off the donated Kamoa ‘ukulele that would be given away after the intermission, ‘Iolani started strumming the song Lei Onaona, (Fragrant Garland), a traditional mele taught to the ‘ukulele circle by ‘Iolani. The ‘ukulele players joined in to play the song that they had just learned.

The Intermission was a lively interlude of eating, drinking, catching up with friends, visiting the lua, checking out the Kamoa ‘ukulele, patronizing the GIAC tables with their original art and a new wrinkle – the “Boro Boro Boutique” fundraising project to support Kathleen Ho’s mosaic mural training program.

CD’s by LT Smooth, Napua Greig, Kupaoa, Ozzie Kotani, and Keale were given away to six lucky recipients. Happy, happy, happy was Kamoa ‘Ukulele winner Connie Schwarzenegger (no relationship).

Grandma Natalie walked on stage with her beloved grandson who turned one on Sunday. Baby’s Dad loves the Steelers and Sha-lei loves the color blue, hence he was named Steele Blue. She sang “their song” from Cinderella; you could see that Steele was already very comfortable in front of a mic and trying to join in. Yes! You need to start them young.

Natalie extended her invitation to Kauaians to come up on stage to dance hula favorite Lei Nani sung by Natalie in her wondrous falsetto. Madeleine Guyett didn’t miss a beat; she was on the stage instantly. Our resident hula dancers must be so happy to return to the EKK stage where the audience so appreciate the beauty and grace they so graciously share.

In the darkest moments of the Covid pandemic she recorded music for a new CD titled Natalie Noelani; it was released on 2/22/22. Not being able to share her music was very emotional; it forced her to re-define and refine herself. This evening’s performance is proof that she has successfully done exactly that.
From the first song to the last, the crowd gave them standing ovations and applause that was so loud that backstage their kids expressed their surprise; that is the famous Kaua’i reception!

Natalie does not talk about Miss Aloha Hula 32 years ago. She said she used to sing in a Mickey Mouse/Minnie Mouse voice until she entered Miss Aloha Hula. It was a turning point in her career because she had to oli; she had to learn to use her voice. She acknowledged that the Miss Aloha Hula title is one of the highest accolades that a hula dancer can receive, but that experience was a pivotal moment in her development as a singer which actually began in 2005 when her debut album E garnered her four Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and a Grammy nomination for La La La La in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category. Since then she has been a formidable contender on the Hawaiian music scene.

Kaulana ‘o Hilo Hanakahi really shows Natalie’s voice off with a richness and depth as she moves from one octave to another. Out of the darkness, Sha-lei delighted the audience as she moved through the aisle up close to the audience with her sensuous hula moves.

Chaz, quick to wow the audience with his hula is bigger than life and full of charm. He danced the full-of-kaona hula called Noho Paipai, the “Rocking Chair Hula”. Full of suggestive charm, ‘Iolani belts out the song with his masculine voice.

Hanalei Moon is a beautiful Kaua’i song but when you hear Natalie and ‘Iolani harmonizing, it takes on another indescribable layer of beauty. Natalie called on a Kaua’i hula dancer, Akala Aiwohi, who happened to be celebrating her wedding anniversary with husband Bryan Aiwohi, one of the lucky winners of the CD giveaway during the intermission.

Natalie shared that she met Troy online (not that way) because her kids were bouncing around in their garage taking Troy’s Zoom Zumba Class. She invited one of Kauai’s favorite kumu hula to join her on stage for Kawainahenahe. Troy Hinano Lazaro and members of his halau were as sensuous as bamboo swaying in the breeze. Their hula choreography, so typical of Troy’s hula style, delighted the audience. My first encounter with Troy was at Nathan Kalama’s 50th birthday party when I first witnessed Troy’s dancing and immediately dubbed him “Liquid Silver.” He was so young….maybe still in high school, but a standout at that very young age.

Natalie suddenly called out, “I know this person will not tell me ‘no’; Kamaha’o, where are you?” The Kaua’i audience cheered knowing what was in store for them. Young Kamaha’o quickly ran up to the stage and agreed to sing the famous seaweed song, Ka Uluwehi o Ke Kai, strumming Natalie’s gorgeous ‘ukulele. As Kamaha’o’s voice rings out sassily, the Tango brothers appeared quickly on the stage followed by a huge contingent of our EKK resident hula dancers who joined the action…all so delighted to finally be able to get up on the stage they missed for way too long.

Fifteen years into their married life, the Kamauu’s first family vacation to historic European cities was a really big deal. They marveled at the splendor and history of all the famous sites. As splendid as their family experience to Europe was, her return to the islands brought thoughts of the mountains and valleys of Kaua’i. “That is architecture! Kaua’i is magnificent! Kaua’i is extraordinary!” She then invited dancers up to dance to Nani Kaua’i. She wanted to dedicate this hula to a very special person
. . . Kumu Maka Herrod. With over 25 dancers on stage and on the floor, it was truly a chicken-skin moment and a heart-felt tribute to one of Kauai’ most beloved and instrumental kumu hula on Kaua’i.

How can anyone match Maka’s wildly playful personality when he cartwheels on stage to introduce his hula group at one of the early E Pili Kakou. His adoring fans are spread far and wide; when he steps on the stage in one of Japan’s giant hula concert venue, you can hears screams of “Maka! Maka” from all parts of the massive audience. To know Maka is to adore him. The adoration oozing from all the hula dancers and the Kamauu artists was tangible.

Kumu Maka did step up on stage to embrace and lei the lovely Natalie. Tear jerker moments! “What beautiful things are happening tonight to all of us.” said Natalie. Yes! Many in the audience were moved to tears by the surprise and the warmth of everything that was unfolding right before their eyes. Unplanned and unstifled … it was truly a Kaua’i style evening.

Natalie took a moment to acknowledge Kauai’s Linda Lester Keale who interviewed her for the EKK event on KKCR radio. “Linda not only loves Hawaiian music, she loves the people who created them and is so quick to acknowledge the music of all musicians on the radio.” Yes! That’s Linda! Another Kaua’i “treasure.”

No Waimea Ke Aloha was written by Taupouri Tangaro of Hawai’i Island who sent lyrics to her via Facebook. Natalie and ‘Io put a beautiful melody to it; this is the song they wanted to share to usher in the next big move in their life. At long last they will be getting a piece of the ‘aina to call their own … thanks to ‘Iolani’s 70% Hawaiian plus Danish and Chinese and Natalie’s contribution of Hawaiian, American Indian, Spanish, Scottish, Dutch, Irish, Welsh, Belgian and English. They are planning to build a new home on Hawai’i Island. She shared with her children that they would be moving to Waimea where her Lindsey family ties are. Sha-lei said she was moving with her as Mom needed her…. Natalie agreed. Chaz was certainly not going to be left behind; he made his intentions clear. It’s clearly a very tight-knit family.

For her final number she belted out an awesome medley of I Will Always Love You Pili Aloha. The harmony between ‘Iolani and Natalie was eloquent and emotional. Sha-lei’s hula was the culmination of generations of hula traditions. What an awesome gift they shared with all of us so hungry for this evening of sharing Hawaiian music, dance and stories. Coconut wireless trivia: I learned via Jodi Ascuena who got it from Tutu Kamala Mersberg that ‘Iolani was named by and for his great Aunt, the iconic hula legend ‘Iolani Luahine. His Mom, Hoakalei Kamauu, was also a significant giant in the hula world. No wonder hula oozes through their veins.

When everyone stood up, held hands and started to sing the final
Hawai’i Aloha, it was obvious that both Natalie and ‘Iolani were so moved at the sight of a whole audience swaying and singing at the top of their voices. ‘Iolani later told me several times, “This is something you would see only on Kaua’i . . . everyone singing Hawai’i Aloha at the top of their voices and knowing all the words… not just moving the lips pretending to know the song.”

Text Message:
Aloha & Mahalo Carol for such a beautiful evening!!!
Once again Mahalo….Mahalo….Mahalo!!!!
Iolani & Natalie Kamauu

*** Photos courtesy of Mike Teruya ***

If you have a disability and need assistance for Monday events, email Garden Island Arts Council at giac05@icloud.com.

Info at www.gardenislandarts.org — “Celebrating 44 years of bringing ARTS to the people and people to the ARTS”

Funding for E Kanikapila Kakou 2022 Hawaiian Music Program is made possible by Hawai’i Tourism Authority, with support from Kauai Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, National Endowment for the Arts, the Kaua’i Beach Resort, Kamoa ‘Ukulele, Kauai Festivals and the Garden Island Arts Council supporters.

1 04, 2022

March 2022 & Beyond Arts & Cultural Events

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2022 Arts & Culture Calendar or email giac05@icloud.com to get listings in advance.

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

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APRIL ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

March 31 – April 2, 2022, 11:30 – 6:00 pm

KAUAI STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL

Event Address: Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746

phone: (808) 822-3455

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

The 6th Annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 31 – April 2, 2022, at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort. This festival will be presented in the days preceding the annual Aloha Music Camp as an extension of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar experience that is offered at the camp. In addition to steel guitar performances by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters, the festival will include workshops, kanikapila jam sessions for play-along or listening enjoyment, and Open Stage sessions where amateur Hawaiian Steel Guitarists can present their own programs to festival guests.

A “Kika Pila” kanikapila jam session to kick off the festival will be held on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022, at a location to be announced. Festival musicians, NextGen steel guitarists and members of the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i ensemble will be joined by guest performers for a fun evening.

The festival will be presented free to the public by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences (HIMELE) in association with the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music. The festival website should be checked for updated festival information.

Festival Website: https://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com

Info: contact Alan Akaka at alan@himele.org

Friday, April 1, 2022 — Performances begin

Kauai Community Players present “The Roommate”

A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life and what happens when the wheels come off.

Rated R: Adult themes of sex, drugs, alcohol, smoking, crimes & voodoo

Directed by Faith Harding

Puhi Theatrical Warehouse

Info: Director Faith Harding: tophatandscarf@yahoo.com

(808) 651-1927

Saturday, April 2, 2022; every first Saturday; 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Lawai International Center is sparkling from the caring hands of helpful volunteers. Please join us as we nurture the grounds and plant orchids Lunches made by the aunties of Lawai will be served.?Bring the following items if you have them, we have extra tools:?Hand gardening tools (garden gloves, light hand weeders, clippers, sickles, and rakes); Weed Wackers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters?Lawai International Center? If you will be able to join us, please text or call, (808) 639-1718;? email info@lawaicenter.org

Info: Lynn & your Lawai International Center Family,? www.lawaicenter.org?

Monday, April 4, 9:00 am

Hawaii Children’s Theatre announces

Summer Stars 2022 Online Registration Starts

Two amazing in-person 6-weeks programs this year

AM Program, Ages 5 – 15

June 13 – July 21m 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cabaret style format will focus on singing, dancing, acting workshops;

Coaching culminating in a final performance.

PM Program: Once on this Island, Jr.; Ages 8 – 15

June 13 – July 24

Production-oriented camp. Young actors will put their learned skills to work putting on a full-scale production of “Once On This Island, Jr.”

Previous HCT experience required.

Scholarship application now open; deadline to apply – April 25

Info: info@hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

Monday, April 4, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Week #3

Led Kaapana w/ Jesse Gregorio

‘Ukulele circle w/ Led at 5:15 – 6:00 pm

Kauai Beach Resort — Lihue

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/garden-island-arts-council-42722074693

Saturday, April 9; 9:00 am and 11:30 am

Kauai Museum invites you to join “Uncle Onio”

To make your own Easter basket out of coconut frond

Eugene Onio Punzal is cultural weaving practitioner

With the Kauai Museum

$35 for two-hour workshop; materials included

Space Limited

Register: Kauai Museum; (808) 245-6913;

Uncle Onio; (808) 639-7722

Monday, April 11, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Week #4

Kupaoa & Ke Ala Aumoe Hula Dancers

‘Ukulele circle at 5:15 – 6:00 pm

Kauai Beach Resort — Lihue

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/garden-island-arts-council-42722074693

Wednesday, April 13; The second Wednesday of every month

Climate Action Forum

Our April 13 forum will be a legislative Update with leaders from the Hawaii State Environmental Caucus discussing climate and environmental bills of importance that are still alive. Our Kauai legislators have been invited to participate as well. Forum is cosponsored by Surfrider Foundation, Zero Waste Kauai and Kauai Climate Action Coalition. Forum can be watched live on Facebook.com/zerowastekauai where past forums are archived as well, or people can register for zoom link by emailing kauaiclimate@gmail.com Participates on zoom call can participate in conversation at end of the forum if they choose. Anyone who registers will receive a recording of the forum.

Can also watch live on ZeroWasteKauai FaceBook page. For more information email kauaiclimate@gmail.com

Many thanks Carol for making Kauai Climate Action Forums a regular feature event on your email blasts. AND so happy to see EKK is back!

Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 pm

Kauai Concert Association present:

LA VOIX – The Eighth Wonder of the World

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall

Tickets: $40 — www.Kauai-Concert.Org

Monday, April 18, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Week #5

‘O’iwi – John Mahi, Bronson Aiwohi, DJ Yaris

‘Ukulele circle at 5:15 – 6:00 pm

Kauai Beach Resort — Lihue

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/garden-island-arts-council-42722074693

Monday, April 25, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Week #6

“Community Hula Night” w/ Malie Foundation

Hula circles at start at 5:15 pm

Kauai Beach Resort — Lihue

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/garden-island-arts-council-42722074693

MAY ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Sunday, May 1; 2:00 pm (Honolulu Event)

Hawaii Theatre presents

Kalani Pe’a – May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i

Special Guests Ho’okena, Keiluna, Hoku Zuttermeister, Hula Halau O Kamuela. Hosted by Mele Apana

Tickets: HAWAIITHEATRE.COM; or call Box Office (808) 528-0506

Saturday, May 7; 4:00 – 9:30 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm)

Kauai Songwriters Music Festival Songwriters Showcase

Featured Artists:

Ken Emerson–Grammy Award Winning Composer

Kealoha–Hawaii State Poet Laureate

Allan Thomas–internationally acclaimed songwriter

Showcasing Local Songwriters – Kimberly Hope, Kirby Keough, Terry Low & Friends, Maria Stice, Bill Dick & Friends, Chris-WhiteRoot & Friends, Kaua’I Greenhouse Band, Warren Dastrup & Friends

Hilton Garden Inn – next to Wailua Lydgate Park

Ticket Information TBA

W/ Support of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kauai Visitors Bureau, Hilton Garden Inn, ArtsKauai.org

Info: terry@terryjlow.com; www.kauaisongwriters.com

Tickets Link: Buy tickets for Kauai Songwriters Music Festival

Saturday, May 7, 7:00 pm

The Mokihana Club Benefit Concert & Online Auction

An Evening of Hawaiian Music

Keola Beamer & Jeff Peterson

With Moanalani Beamer

Kauai Beach Resort – Jasmine Ballroom

Tickets $55 General/ $80 Gold Circle

Tickets & Auction at www.themokihanaclub.org (808) 755-5235

Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test within 48 hours required

Benefits Nursing Students, Music Studients & Community Outreach Projects

Kauai Community Players announces

Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece COMPANY!

Directed by Dennis McGraw

Performances are May 13-29, 2022

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday at 7:00 pm/Sundays at 4:00 pm.

Info: Director Dennis McGraw – (808) 651-2417; mcgrawd002@hawaii.rr.com

Monday, May 30, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Special Concert

“Legacy of Our Legends” Hosted by MAKANA

Kauai Beach Resort — Lihue

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/garden-island-arts-council-42722074693

JUNE ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Saturday, June 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Hawaii Craftsmen Entry Day for Fiber Hawaii 2022

Downtown Art Center

Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 8, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Exhibition Dates: June 8 – July 1, 2022

Downtown Art Center

Prospectus available soon at www.hawaiicraftsmen.org

Juror: Amos Kotomori, fashion designer & creative consultant – “manifest your vision. create bodies by being in the moment, capturing each breath and telling your story. trust the energy within to inspire all who date to feel. let the world see who you are.”

ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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.

Kathy Kovala Watercolor Classes

Live Classes on the Lanai

Wednesday mornings, 9:30 – 12:30; $40

Saturday ZOOM classes – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (Hawaii time); $35

Info: Kathy Kovala, kathykovalawatercolor@gmail.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

Waimea Studio, 10:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays,

9665 Kaumuali’I Hwy; across Shrimp Station

Info: (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS

HAL display case: “Kaua’i Community College – nearly 100 years of history in the making…”

United display case: “A Glimpse into the World of Kaua’i Art and Artists #2”

Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council

Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai

(open to all passengers in transit)

?Info: giac05@icloud.com

Kauai Community Players 2022 Season Tickets on Sale Now

April 1 – 17: “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman; directed by Faith Harding

May 13 – 19: “Company” book by George Furth/Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Dennis McGraw

Tickets & Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

First Saturday of each month; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lawai International Center Community Caring Day

Nurture grounds & plant orchids; no tools necessary;

lunch will be provided.

Reservations: (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org;

paradisekauai@yahoo.com

Visit the 88 Shrines

2nd & 4th Sunday of every month

Tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm

Lawai International Center Sanctuary

Donations are appreciated with gratitude

Reservations: (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org

paradisekauai@yahoo.com

The second Wednesday of every month free public forums are held on an aspect of the Climate Crisis organized by Kauai Climate Action Coalition, Surfrider Kauai and Zero Waste Kauai on www.Facebook.com/zerowastekauai or watch there live, as well as find archived past forums. To get more information or to sign up for monthly news on events email kauaiclimate@gmail.com

Info: Laurel B (808) 635-7941

Kauai Community College Office of Continuing Education Online Classes offered

Kauai Community College Free Classes

Are you a Kauai resident? Have you been affected by the pandemic? Lost your job? Decrease in work hours? Take a class to increase your employability

Info: https://ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu/

Call (808) 245-8313 to register: Email: ocet@hawaii.edu

Register: ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu; or call KCC-OCET (808) 245-8318

Kumu’s Cupboard is Open (former Payless Shoes location)

The Free School Supply Store for Kauai Educators

Regular Store Hours:

Tuesdays: 3:00 – 6:30 pm

Fridays: 3:00 – 6:30 pm

Saturdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sundays: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Covid-19 Safety Rules in effect

Info: kumuscupboard1@gmail.com

www.kumuscupboard.org

Farmers Markets Weekly Schedule:

Weekly Sunshine Markets: Fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, holiday pies & baked goods,

goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk and more.

Sunday Hanalei Market – 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Monday Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove – Mondays, 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Kealia Farm Market – Monday 3 – 6 pm

Coconut Marketplace – Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm

Waipa Farmers Market – Tuesday 3:00 pm – dusk

Kapaa Sunshine Market – Wednesday, 3 – 4:30 pm

The Farmers Market, Shops@Kukuiula – Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Hanapepe Sunshine Market – Thursday 3 – 4 pm

Coconut Marketplace – Thursday 9 am – 1 pm

Kealia Farm Market – Friday 3 – 6 pm

Puhi Park Produce – Saturday 10 am – sold out

Anaina Hou Community Park – Saturday 9 am – 12 pm (Kupuna 9 – 9:30 am)

Hale Halawai Farmers Market – Saturday 9:30 am – 12:00 noon

The Kauai Community Market at KCC closed due to COVID-19 and campus closure to the public

Murals on view in Lihue:

NirMANAfest, Kauai’s mural festival will premier mural painting by 15 mural artists on five walls at the end of Umi Street off Rice Street. These 15 artists were selected out of a broad range of applicants by a panel of experts including Carol Bennett, Elsa Alvarez, Carol Yotsuda, Vanessa Owens and Addison Bulosan. There is a youth mentoring component as part of this Rice Street Project. Public viewing of muralists at work will be available.

Locations: former Big Save Market façade facing north to the shoppers parking lot; former Lihue Café Restaurant and adjoining apartment complex at makai end of Umi Street.

Please check out the NirMANAfest website and promote it in conversations you have about Rice Street Creative Community development:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces

Re-instatement of Public Visitation to K?lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Beginning July 9, 2020, K?lauea Point NWR will re-instate public visitation under a revised schedule of Thursday through Saturday except for Federal holidays. The refuge has implemented a timed entry reservation system in order to meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19 and to better manage high visitation demand and limited parking availability. Reservations are required for all visitors age 16 and older in order to visit the Refuge and can be booked online through Recreation.gov at the following link: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018. The $10 entry fee along with a $1 reservation booking fee will be charged for individuals 16 and older. Kama??ina as well as America The Beautiful Passes will be continue to be honored; however, passholders must also make online reservations through Recreation.gov and pay the $1 online booking fee in advance of their visit to the Refuge.

NTBG (National Tropical Botanical Garden) will open its Kauai gardens:

Limahuli Garden, north shore

McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden

All tours require a reservation

Garden admission fees have been modified to accommodate every member of the community;

Reservation: www.ntbg.org; or call (808) 742-2623 for McBryde & Allerton; (808) 826-1053 for Limahuli

Media contact: media@ntbg.org

The Mokan Nokan Show:

Please view my new music video “IF U Believe”

Created always w/ Positive Vibes & Good Intentions! Believe in Your Dreams! Walk Good Always!

New Music Video “SWEET LOVE”

New music video “LIGHT FORCE”

New Music Video “Wherever the truth may take you”

Created to inspire and uplift the human consciousness

New Music Video “Golden Child”

Sent with Love to Inspire & Uplift You in these challenging times

New Movie short/music video “A Beautiful Dream”

New movie short/music video “I Remember”

New music video “Hold Onto Love”

New Episode: “It’s Not Easy Being Me”

Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12

Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai

View Episodes — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/

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

www.eyeswideopenproductions.com

www.mokannokan.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

Info: Brett, (808) 639-4561

Every third Wednesday, 3:30 pm

Dolphin Touch Wellness Center

Reiki Circle — Energy Therapy

Free and open to all; no experience necessary

Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org

www.dolphintouch.org

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)

Hula ‘Auana Class

Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick

New session begins every quarter

At the Kaua’i Museum

No charge

Info: Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931

Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Hula for Kupuna – by invitation only

Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick

Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom

New sessions begin every quarter

No charge

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

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.

Info: Leilani Low or text (808) 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

NO OPEN CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME

Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Aloha International’s

“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kaua’i”

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

At private location (call to inquire)

Info: Call Fern Merle-Jones, (808) 828-1342; bless2u@aloha.net

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

Info: (808) 337-1005

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

Kauai Dance Theatre?

Winter-Spring Term is January 3 – May 4, 2022

Ballet & Tap Dance Classes for ages 6 – Adult in Kalaheo

For details visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

Join us for our 36th season of “Quality Instruction in the Art of Dance”

Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com

Kauai Dance Center

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 2018-May 2019 – enrolling now

?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.?

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

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

Elite Company Groups

Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October

Beginner through Advanced welcome

Info: Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

Kaua’i Songwriters — A Network and Hui for Kaua’i Songwriters

Monthly songwriting circle for songwriters wishing to share and discuss their work.

2022 Dates: Saturdays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm

March 12; April 16; May 14; June 11; July 16; August 3; September 17

Meet on the lanai of the KCC PAC. Songwriters wishing to participate must register as a visitor on the UH Lumisight website where you upload your vaccination or COVID information. Do this a week before your first session:

https://uh.campus.lumisight.com/

Info: terry@terryjlow.com (monthly update of participants)

www.kauaisongwriters.com

Every Evening

Rice Street Business Association hosts

Online music concerts Live video broadcasts from home of musicians; local businesses promoted

Call to make arrangements:

Private `Ukulele Lessons by Kirk Smart

Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei

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

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

First Saturday of the Month Open House, 6:00-9:00 pm Open House — 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. Free sessions on the Amethyst Biomat, mini-readings for $20, free wellness consultations, superfood samples. Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org; www.dolphintouch.org

Monday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Basic

Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Advanced

Qi Gong Golden 8

Qi Gong Classes – ONGOING via ZOOM

?https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5976649949 and you’ll be with us.

Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,

and radiating more energy

Free for all ages

Info: (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

Pu’uwai Fitness Kauai

Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu

Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit

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

Covid-19 Safety Details are followed

call (808) 332-6320 for directions

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

puuwaifitness@gmail.com

Current schedule & fees online: www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com

8 02, 2022

February 2022 ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR On KAUAI

2023-02-11T18:07:07-10:00NEWS! Arts & Cultural Events on Kauai|0 Comments

For Upcoming 2019 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
Donate by
clicking here

Register on AmazonSmile.Org & select Garden island Arts Council to receive .05% of your eligible purchases

Open message to E Kanikapila Kakou supporters:
Thank you for all your inquiries by email, phone and in person asking whether Garden Island Arts Council will be staging EKK 2022 this year.  Happy to report that Hawaii Tourism Authority has granted GIAC “Community Enrichment Program” support, so we are working with Kaua’i Visitors Bureau to make it happen. Realistically, we need to keep our eye on the pandemic barometer which is erratic and unpredictable. We want to present EKK so it is SAFE and enjoyable for all participants. Keep the faith! Keep in tune! Music will survive!

Saturday, January 29, 7:00 pm
CONCERT:  World Class Jazz on Kauai
DeShannon Higa & Quadpod (A neo-bop quartet)
Jazz to Latin/Salsa to Modern Electronica & Hip Hop
Sheraton Kapaa New Luau Pavilion
Proof of Vaccination required for entry
Tickets:  Kauai-Concert.org
Info:  (808) 652-5210

Kauai Community Players announce the 2022 Season
Tickets on Sale Now
February 18 – March 6: “Mama Won’t Fly” by Jessie Hones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten; directed by Jo Grande
April 1 – 17:  “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman; directed by Faith Harding
May 13 – 19:  “Company” book by George Furth/Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Dennis McGraw
Tickets & Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

FEBRUARY 2022 ARTS & CULTURE
February 3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
February 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Audition Notice for “The Roommate”
A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life and what happens when the wheels come off.
Rated R: Adult themes of sex, drugs, alcohol, smoking, crimes & voodoo
Directed by Faith Harding
Performances beginning April 1, 2022
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
Auditioners will be asked to cold-read scenes relating to the character they are auditioning for.
Info:  Director Faith Harding: tophatandscarf@yahoo.com
(808) 651-1927

Feb 11 – 23, 2022, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily, Fridays till 8:00 pm
Kaua’i Quilt Show 2022
Over 70 locally made Quilt on Display; many for sale with 100% of proceeds going to Kauai Non-profit Org of buyer’s Choice
Meet the Quilters Reception, Fri., Feb 11, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Kaua’i Society of Artists Gallery, Kukui Grove Center, Lihue
Info:  Lea Ingram, (808) 652-2262; leaingram.artist@gmail.com

The second Wednesday of every month:
Wednesday, February 16
The next Climate Action Forum will be a Q & A with the candidates for KIUC Board of Directors.  The board is our voice for moving toward 100% sustainable, self reliant, clean energy future.  Three incumbents Peter Yukimura, Jan TenBruggencate and Calvin Murashige are running for reelection and climate activist Steve Parsons will be challenging the incumbents for a spot.
Register for the zoom forum at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcO6hrDkuGtwgUnOOAjwO4cBgZ47hUgzD .  Can also watch live on ZeroWasteKauai FaceBook page.  Ballots go out to rate payers in late February and are due March 19.  For more information email kauaiclimate@gmail.com

February 18 – March 6
Thurs, Fri, Sat – 7:00 pm/Sundays – 4:00 pm
“Mama Won’t Fly”
By Jessie Jone, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Hooten
Directed by Jo Grande
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St, Lihue
Only 40 seats available for each performance/Masks must be worn

Kaua’i Songwriters
A Network and Hui for Kaua’i Songwriters
Monthly songwriting circle for songwriters wishing to share and discuss their work.
2022 Dates – Saturdays, 12:00 – 2:00 pm:
February 12/ March 12/ April 16/ May 14/ June 11/ July 16/
August 13/ September 17
Meet on the lanai of the KCC PAC. Songwriters wishing to participate must register as a visitor on the UH Lumisight website where you upload your vaccination or COVID information. Do this a week before your first session:
https://uh.campus.lumisight.com/  
Info:  terry@terryjlow.com    (monthly update of participants)
www.kauaisongwriters.com

Kathy Kovala Watercolor Classes
Live Classes on the Lanai
Wednesday mornings, 9:30 – 12:30; $40
Saturday ZOOM classes – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (Hawaii time); $35
Info:  Kathy Kovala, kathykovalawatercolor@gmail.com

MARCH ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

March 31 – April 2, 2022, 11:30 – 6:00 pm
KAUAI STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL
Event Address:  Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746
phone:  (808) 822-3455
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The 6th Annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 31 – April 2, 2022, at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort. This festival will be presented in the days preceding the annual Aloha Music Camp as an extension of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar experience that is offered at the camp. In addition to steel guitar performances by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters, the festival will include workshops, kanikapila jam sessions for play-along or listening enjoyment, and Open Stage sessions where amateur Hawaiian Steel Guitarists can present their own programs to festival guests.
A “K?k? Pila” kanikapila jam session to kick off the festival will be held on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022, at a location to be announced. Festival musicians, NextGen steel guitarists and members of the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i ensemble will be joined by guest performers for a fun evening.
The festival will be presented free to the public by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences (HIMELE) in association with the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music. The festival website should be checked for updated festival information.
Festival Website: https://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com
Info: contact Alan Akaka at alan@himele.org

MAY ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Kauai Community Players announces
Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece COMPANY!
Directed by Dennis McGraw
Performances are May 13-29, 2022
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday at 7:00 pm/Sundays at 4:00 pm.
Info:  Director Dennis McGraw – (808) 651-2417; mcgrawd002@hawaii.rr.com

ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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.

Penny Nichols is teaching new adult classes called “Painting Flowers with Watercolor” in January and February at her Green Orchid Studio at Harbor Mall in Lihue.
Have fun in a playful, experimental environment. Classes are designed for adults and teens and will have a maximum of four students per group. Each class will meet for two hours once-a-week for six weeks. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. County Covid guidelines will be followed.
Here is the schedule for the three separate classes:
Tuesday Morning Group: every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 am
January 18 through February 22.
Tuesday Afternoon Group: every Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
January 18 through February 22.
Saturday Afternoon Group: every Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm
January 22 through February 26.
The cost is $350.
You can enroll online at www.pennynicholsart.com.
Or contact Penny at pennynicholslihue@gmail.com.

Kathy Kovala Watercolor Classes
Live Classes on the Lanai
Wednesday mornings, 9:30 – 12:30; $40
Saturday ZOOM classes – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (Hawaii time); $35
Info:  Kathy Kovala, kathykovalawatercolor@gmail.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
Waimea Studio, 10:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays,
9665 Kaumuali’i Hwy; across Shrimp Station
Info:  (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Kaua’i National Wildlife Refuge Complex”
United side: “A Glimpse into the World of Kaua’i Art and Artists”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai
(open to all passengers in transit)

Info:  giac05@icloud.com

First Saturday of each month; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lawai International Center Community Caring Day
Nurture grounds & plant orchids; no tools necessary;
lunch will be provided.
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org;
paradisekauai@yahoo.com

Visit the 88 Shrines
2nd & 4th Sunday of every month
Tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm
Lawai International Center Sanctuary
Donations are appreciated with gratitude
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org
paradisekauai@yahoo.com

The second Wednesday of every month free public forums are held on an aspect of the Climate Crisis organized by Kauai Climate Action Coalition, Surfrider Kauai and Zero Waste Kauai on www.Facebook.com/zerowastekauai or watch there live, as well as find archived past forums.  To get more information or to sign up for monthly news on events email kauaiclimate@gmail.com
Info:  Laurel B  (808) 635-7941

Kauai Community College Office of Continuing Education Online Classes offered
Kauai Community College Free Classes
Are you a Kauai resident?  Have you been affected by the pandemic? Lost your job?  Decrease in work hours?  Take a class to increase your employability
Info:  https://ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu/
Call (808) 245-8313 to register

Email:  ocet@hawaii.edu
Register:  ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu; or call KCC-OCET (808) 245-8318

Kumu’s Cupboard is Open (former Payless Shoes location)
The Free School Supply Store for Kauai Educators
Regular Store Hours:
Tuesdays:  3:00 – 6:30 pm
Fridays:  3:00 – 6:30 pm
Saturdays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays:  1:00 – 4:00 pm
Covid-19 Safety Rules in effect
Info:  kumuscupboard1@gmail.com
www.kumuscupboard.org

Farmers Markets Weekly Schedule:
Weekly Sunshine Markets: Fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, holiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk and more.
Sunday Hanalei Market – 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Monday Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove – Mondays, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Monday 3 – 6 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm
Waipa Farmers Market – Tuesday 3:00 pm – dusk
Kapaa Sunshine Market – Wednesday, 3 – 4:30 pm
The Farmers Market, Shops@Kukuiula – Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Hanapepe Sunshine Market – Thursday 3 – 4 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Thursday 9 am – 1 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Friday 3 – 6 pm
Puhi Park Produce – Saturday 10 am – sold out
Anaina Hou Community Park – Saturday 9 am – 12 pm (Kupuna 9 – 9:30 am)
Hale Halawai Farmers Market – Sundays 12:00 – 12:30 pm
The Kauai Community Market at KCC closed due to COVID-19 and campus closure to the public

Murals on view in Lihue:
NirMANAfest, Kauai’s mural festival will premier mural painting by 15 mural artists on five walls at the end of Umi Street off Rice Street. These 15 artists were selected out of a broad range of applicants by a panel of experts including Carol Bennett, Elsa Alvarez, Carol Yotsuda, Vanessa Owens and Addison Bulosan. There is a youth mentoring component as part of this Rice Street Project. Public viewing of muralists at work will be available.
Locations:  former Big Save Market façade facing north to the shoppers parking lot; former Lihue Café Restaurant and adjoining apartment complex at makai end of Umi Street.
Please check out the NirMANAfest website and promote it in conversations you have about Rice Street Creative Community development:
https://www.facebook.com/nirmanafest/videos/334259341199894

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces
Re-instatement of Public Visitation to K?lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Beginning July 9, 2020, K?lauea Point NWR will re-instate public visitation under a revised schedule of Thursday through Saturday except for Federal holidays. The refuge has implemented a timed entry reservation system in order to meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19 and to better manage high visitation demand and limited parking availability. Reservations are required for all visitors age 16 and older in order to visit the Refuge and can be booked online through Recreation.gov at the following link: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018. The $10 entry fee along with a $1 reservation booking fee will be charged for individuals 16 and older. Kama??ina as well as America The Beautiful Passes will be continue to be honored; however, passholders must also make online reservations through Recreation.gov and pay the $1 online booking fee in advance of their visit to the Refuge.

NTBG (National Tropical Botanical Garden) will open its Kauai gardens:
Limahuli Garden, north shore
McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden
All tours require a reservation
Garden admission fees have been modified to accommodate every member of the community;
Reservation:  www.ntbg.org; or call (808) 742-2623 for McBryde & Allerton; (808) 826-1053 for Limahuli
Media contact:  media@ntbg.org

The Mokan Nokan Show:
Please view my new music video “IF U Believe”
Created always w/ Positive Vibes & Good Intentions! Believe in Your Dreams! Walk Good Always!
https://youtu.be/25-PUfxjb8
New Music Video “SWEET LOVE”
https://youtu.be/6KCLpnT7MaM
New music video “LIGHT FORCE”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LzlzQbPC6M
New Music Video “Wherever the truth may take you”
Created to inspire and uplift the human consciousness
https://youtu.be/TIsn6BLLGil
New Music Video “Golden Child”
Sent with Love to Inspire & Uplift You in these challenging times
https://www.youtube.com/embed/56mDLegNPeM
New Movie short/music video “A Beautiful Dream”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrI8XkEilVc
New movie short/music video “I Remember”
https://youtu.be/-sA-KCdsokY
New music video “Hold Onto Love”
https://youtu.be/Ss2mMFnKlfw

New Episode:  “It’s Not Easy Being Me”
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episodes — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/
Info:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.com
www.mokannokan.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
Info:  Brett, (808) 639-4561

Every third Wednesday, 3:30 pm
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
Reiki Circle — Energy Therapy
Free and open to all; no experience necessary
Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org
www.dolphintouch.org

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kaua’i Musuem
No charge
Info:  Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931

Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula for Kupuna – by invitation only
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom
New sessions begins every quarter
No charge
Info: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744

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.
Info: Leilani Low or text (808) 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

NO OPEN CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Aloha International’s
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kaua’i”
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
At private location (call to inquire)
Info:  Call Fern Merle-Jones, (808) 828-1342; bless2u@aloha.net

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
Info: (808) 337-1005

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

Kauai Dance Theatre
Winter-Spring Term is January 3 – May 4, 2022
Ballet & Tap Dance Classes for ages 6 – Adult in Kalaheo
For details visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Join us for our 36th season of “Quality Instruction in the Art of Dance”
Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com

Kauai Dance Center
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 2018-May 2019 – enrolling now

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

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
Elite Company Groups
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Info:  Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

Kaua’i Songwriters — A Network and Hui for Kaua’i Songwriters
Monthly songwriting circle for songwriters wishing to share and discuss their work.
2022 Dates: Saturdays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
January 15; February 12; March 12; April 16; May 14; June 11;  July 16;
August 3; September 17
Meet on the lanai of the KCC PAC. Songwriters wishing to participate must register as a visitor on the UH Lumisight website where you upload your vaccination or COVID information. Do this a week before your first session:
https://uh.campus.lumisight.com/    
Info:  terry@terryjlow.com    (monthly update of participants)
www.kauaisongwriters.com

Every Evening
Rice Street Business Association hosts
Online music concerts Live video broadcasts from home of musicians; local businesses promoted
https://www.facebook.com/ricestreetbusinessassociation/posts/270974147614111

Call to make arrangements:
Private `Ukulele Lessons by Kirk Smart
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Info:  Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

First Saturday of the Month Open House, 6:00-9:00 pm                                 Open House — 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.  Free sessions on the Amethyst Biomat, mini-readings for $20, free wellness consultations, superfood samples.  Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org     www.dolphintouch.org
Monday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Basic

Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Advanced
Qi Gong Golden 8
Qi Gong Classes – ONGOING via ZOOM

?https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5976649949 and you’ll be with us.
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Free for all ages
Info:  (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

Pu’uwai Fitness Kauai
Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu
Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit
Location:  Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo)
Covid-19 Safety Details are followed
call (808) 332-6320 for directions
Info:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,

puuwaifitness@gmail.com
Current schedule & fees online :  www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com

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

6 01, 2022

January 2022 ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR On KAUAI

2023-02-11T18:07:08-10:00NEWS! Arts & Cultural Events on Kauai|0 Comments

For Upcoming 2019 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
Donate by
clicking here

Register on AmazonSmile.Org & select Garden island Arts Council to receive .05% of your eligible purchases

JANUARY 2022 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Tuesday, January 7, 2022, Open daily noon to 6:00 pm
Last Day for Kauai Society of Artists Small Works Show
KSA Art Gallery; Kukui Grove Center
January 8: Art Pick-Up date, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Spring Show, March 5 – April 1
Washed Up Show, May 14 – June 10
www.kauaisocietyofartists.org

 

Wednesday, January 12, 6:00 pm

The US Military is the single largest emitter of Greenhouse Gases in the world helping create an unstable and unhealthy world. Join the ongoing free monthly forums the second Wednesday of every month on the many issues surrounding the Climate Crisis and possible solutions. On January 12 at 6pm the presentation is ‘Another Cost of War: the Military’s Impact on the Climate Crisis’, followed by Q & A. To register for the zoom link go to: Zero Waste Kaua’i (ZWK) Facebook page or watch live on the ZWK FB page. Brought to you by Kauai Climate Action Coalition, Zero Waste Kauai, and Surfrider Kauai Chapter.
Info: email kauaiclimate@gmail.com

 

Kauai Community Players announce the 2022 Season
Tickets on Sale Now
January 7 – 23: “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller; directed by Sade Reuarin
February 18 – March 6: “Mama Won’t Fly” by Jessie Hones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten; directed by Jo Grande
April 1 – 17: “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman; directed by Faith Harding
May 13 – 19: “Company” book by George Furth/Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Dennis McGraw
Tickets & Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

 

January 7 – 23
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7:00 pm
Sundays 4:00 pm
Arthur Miller’s All My Sons
Directed by Sade Reuarin
All my sons is an American classic about a family amidst WWII. The father, Joe Keller, owns a factory that manufactures plane parts. During the war, they are contracted by the American government to manufacture for the military. After a bad batch of cylinders is sent out, a number of American pilots lose their lives. As the families of these soldiers are affected, so are the family and their community as they deal with the scandal. The family also has a personal loss – one of their sons never returned from the war. The play is set a couple of years later, after the war has ended, and explores the study of denial, guilt and social responsibility.
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena Street, Lihue
Only 40 seats available for each performance, masks must be worn at all times while inside the theater
Info & Tickets: www.KauaiCommunityPlayers.org

 

Audition Dates:
Thursday, January 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday, January 14, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Callbacks, Sunday, January 16, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Kauai Community Players announces auditions
For Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece COMPANY!
Directed by Dennis McGraw
Kauai Society of Artists’ Gallery, Kukui Grove Center
(adjacent to Macy’s women’s store)
All auditioners must provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination prior to auditioning.

Performances are May 13-29, 2022; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm. There will be two rehearsals a month for the entire cast, as well as additional rehearsals for solos and small ensemble pieces until rehearsals move into the theater in April. The director’s goal is to have a firm grasp on the music prior to rehearsals at the theater.
Info: Director Dennis McGraw – (808) 651-2417; mcgrawd002@hawaii.rr.com

 

Penny Nichols is teaching new adult classes called “Painting Flowers with Watercolor” in January and February at her Green Orchid Studio at Harbor Mall in Lihue.

Have fun in a playful, experimental environment. Classes are designed for adults and teens and will have a maximum of four students per group. Each class will meet for two hours once-a-week for six weeks. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. County Covid guidelines will be followed.
Here is the schedule for the three separate classes:
Tuesday Morning Group: every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 am
January 18 through February 22.
Tuesday Afternoon Group: every Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
January 18 through February 22.
Saturday Afternoon Group: every Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm
January 22 through February 26.
The cost is $350.
You can enroll online at www.pennynicholsart.com.
Or contact Penny at pennynicholslihue@gmail.com.

Initial Call out for MLK DAY 2022
To get involved in any way email me at sbackinoff24@gmail.com or text/call me at 808-346-2587.

 

MARCH 2022 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

March 31 – April 2, 2022, 11:30 – 6:00 pm
KAUAI STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL
Event Address: Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746
phone: (808) 822-3455
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

The 6th Annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 31 – April 2, 2022, at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort. This festival will be presented in the days preceding the annual Aloha Music Camp as an extension of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar experience that is offered at the camp. In addition to steel guitar performances by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters, the festival will include workshops, kanikapila jam sessions for play-along or listening enjoyment, and Open Stage sessions where amateur Hawaiian Steel Guitarists can present their own programs to festival guests.

A “K?k? Pila” kanikapila jam session to kick off the festival will be held on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022, at a location to be announced. Festival musicians, NextGen steel guitarists and members of the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i ensemble will be joined by guest performers for a fun evening.
The festival will be presented free to the public by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences (HIMELE) in association with the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music. The festival website should be checked for updated festival information.
Festival Website: https://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com
Info: contact Alan Akaka at alan@himele.org

 

ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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
Waimea Studio, 10:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays,
9665 Kaumuali’i Hwy; across Shrimp Station
Info: (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Kaua’i National Wildlife Refuge Complex”
United side: “A Glimpse into the World of Kaua’i Art and Artists”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai
(open to all passengers in transit)

Info:  giac05@icloud.com

First Saturday of each month; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lawai International Center Community Caring Day
Nurture grounds & plant orchids; no tools necessary;
lunch will be provided.
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org;
paradisekauai@yahoo.com
Visit the 88 Shrines
2nd & 4th Sunday of every month
Tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm
Lawai International Center Sanctuary
Donations are appreciated with gratitude
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org
paradisekauai@yahoo.com

The second Wednesday of every month free public forums are held on an aspect of the Climate Crisis organized by Kauai Climate Action Coalition, Surfrider Kauai and Zero Waste Kauai on www.Faceboook.com/zerowastekauai or watch there live, as well as find archived past forums.  To get more information or to sign up for monthly news on events email kauaiclimate@gmail.com
Info:  Laurel B  (808) 635-7941

Kauai Community College Office of Continuing Education
Online Classes offered

Kauai Community College Free Classes
Are you a Kauai resident?  Have you been affected by the pandemic? Lost your job?  Decrease in work hours?  Take a class to increase your employability
Info:  https://ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu/
Call (808) 245-8313 to register: Email:  ocet@hawaii.edu
Register:  ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu; or call KCC-OCET (808) 245-8318

Kumu’s Cupboard is Open (former Payless Shoes location)
The Free School Supply Store for Kauai Educators
Regular Store Hours:
Tuesdays:  3:30 – 7:00 pm
Fridays:  3:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays:  1:00 – 4:00 pm
Covid-19 Safety Rules in effect
Info:  kumuscupboard1@gmail.com
www.kumuscupboard.org

Farmers Markets Weekly Schedule:
Weekly Sunshine Markets: Fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, holiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk and more.
Sunday Hanalei Market – 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Monday Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove – Mondays, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Monday 3 – 6 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm
Waipa Farmers Market – Tuesday 3:00 pm – dusk
Kapaa Sunshine Market – Wednesday, 3 – 4:30 pm
The Farmers Market, Shops@Kukuiula – Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Hanapepe Sunshine Market – Thursday 3 – 4 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Thursday 9 am – 1 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Friday 3 – 6 pm
Puhi Park Produce – Saturday 10 am – sold out
Anaina Hou Community Park – Saturday 9 am – 12 pm (Kupuna 9 – 9:30 am)
Hale Halawai Farmers Market – Sundays 12:00 – 12:30 pm
The Kauai Community Market at KCC closed due to COVID-19 and campus closure to the public

Murals on view in Lihue:
NirMANAfest, Kauai’s mural festival will premier mural painting by 15 mural artists on five walls at the end of Umi Street off Rice Street. These 15 artists were selected out of a broad range of applicants by a panel of experts including Carol Bennett, Elsa Alvarez, Carol Yotsuda, Vanessa Owens and Addison Bulosan. There is a youth mentoring component as part of this Rice Street Project. Public viewing of muralists at work will be available.
Locations:  former Big Save Market façade facing north to the shoppers parking lot; former Lihue Café Restaurant and adjoining apartment complex at makai end of Umi Street.
Please check out the NirMANAfest website and promote it in conversations you have about Rice Street Creative Community development:
https://www.facebook.com/nirmanafest/videos/334259341199894

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces
Re-instatement of Public Visitation to K?lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Beginning July 9, 2020, K?lauea Point NWR will re-instate public visitation under a revised schedule of Thursday through Saturday except for Federal holidays. The refuge has implemented a timed entry reservation system in order to meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19 and to better manage high visitation demand and limited parking availability. Reservations are required for all visitors age 16 and older in order to visit the Refuge and can be booked online through Recreation.gov

at the following link: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018. The $10 entry fee along with a $1 reservation booking fee will be charged for individuals 16 and older. Kama??ina as well as America The Beautiful Passes will be continue to be honored; however, passholders must also make online reservations through Recreation.gov and pay the $1 online booking fee in advance of their visit to the Refuge.

NTBG (National Tropical Botanical Garden) will open its Kauai gardens:
Limahuli Garden, north shore
McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden
All tours require a reservation
Garden admission fees have been modified to accommodate every member of the community;
Reservation:  www.ntbg.org; or call (808) 742-2623 for McBryde & Allerton; (808) 826-1053 for Limahuli
Media contact:  media@ntbg.org

The Mokan Nokan Show:
Please view my new music video “IF U Believe”
Created always w/ Positive Vibes & Good Intentions! Believe in Your Dreams! Walk Good Always!
https://youtu.be/25-PUfxjb8
New Music Video “SWEET LOVE”
https://youtu.be/6KCLpnT7MaM
New music video “LIGHT FORCE”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LzlzQbPC6M
Latest Music Video “Wherever the truth may take you”
Created to inspire and uplift the human consciousness
https://youtu.be/TIsn6BLLGil

Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episodes — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/
Info:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.com
www.mokannokan.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
Info:  Brett, (808) 639-4561

Every third Wednesday, 3:30 pm
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
Reiki Circle — Energy Therapy
Free and open to all; no experience necessary
Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org
www.dolphintouch.org

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kauai Musuem
No charge
Info:  Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931

Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula for Kupuna – by invitation only
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom
New sessions begins every quarter
No charge
Info: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744

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.
Info: Leilani Low or text (808) 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.ne

 

NO OPEN CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Aloha International’s
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kaua’i”
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
At private location (call to inquire)
Info:  Call Fern Merle-Jones, (808) 828-1342; bless2u@aloha.net

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
Info: (808) 337-1005

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

Kauai Dance Theatre
Winter-Spring Term is January 3 – May 4, 2022
Ballet & Tap Dance Classes for ages 5 – Adult in Kalaheo
For details visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Join us for our 36th season of “Quality Instruction in the Art of Dance”
Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com

Kauai Dance Center
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 2018-May 2019 – enrolling now

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.

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

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
Elite Company Groups
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Info:  Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

Every Evening
Rice Street Business Association hosts
Online music concerts – Live video broadcasts from home of musicians; local businesses promoted
https://www.facebook.com/ricestreetbusinessassociation/posts/270974147614111

Call to make arrangements:
Private `Ukulele Lessons by Kirk Smart
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Info:  Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

First Saturday of the Month Open House, 6:00-9:00 pm                                 Open House — 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.  Free sessions on the Amethyst Biomat, mini-readings for $20, free wellness consultations, superfood samples.  Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org     www.dolphintouch.org
Monday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Basic
Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Advanced
Qi Gong Golden 8
Qi Gong Classes – ONGOING via ZOOM

?https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5976649949 and you’ll be with us.
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Free for all ages
Info:  (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

Pu’uwai Fitness Kauai
Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu
Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit
Location:  Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo)
Covid-19 Safety Details are followed
call (808) 332-6320 for directions
Info:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,
puuwaifitness@gmail.com
Current schedule & fees online:  www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com

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

3 12, 2021

Special Event Notice

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For Upcoming 2019 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
Donate by
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Register on AmazonSmile.Org & select Garden island Arts Council to receive .05% of your eligible purchases

Special Event Notice

Friday, December 10, 2021; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 11, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Join Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele for a very special event —Kaua’i Hula Workshops
New Music from Robert Cazimero for Kaua’i — ANINI MINE (from his new MINE release)
Workshop Site:  Kaua’i Philippine Cultural Center, Puhi 
(next to YMCA Swimming Pool & Chiefess Kamakahelei School)
Workshop Fee:  $55 /No cancellations & no refunds
A benefit for Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala
Link to sign up for the workshop:  https://napalapalai.myshopify.com/products/robert-cazimero-kauai-workshop-friday-evening-12-10-21

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

30 11, 2021

December 2021 ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR On KAUAI

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For Upcoming 2019 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
Donate by
clicking here

Register on AmazonSmile.Org & select Garden island Arts Council to receive .05% of your eligible purchases

 

DECEMBER ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

 

Submission Deadline: December 1, 2021
I’m writing to invite you to share information about the Tony Quagliano Poetry Award, which seeks to recognize innovative poets, who are also committed to uplifting the voices of their literary community. We’re also giving preference to poets living and working in the Hawai?i/Pacific region. This award honors Tony Quagliano’s legacy as an experimental poet and editor. The biennial Tony Quagliano Poetry Award is for $1000.
Complete submissions must be received electronically by December 1, 2021.
Info: Lyz Soto PhD
Hawaii Council for the Humanities, Communications Officer
3599 Wai’alae Avenue, Room 25
808-732-5402 x7
hihumanities.org

Sunday, December 5, 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players
Annual Membership Meeting
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
4411 Kikowaena St, Lihue 96766

Kauai Community Players announce the 2022 Season
Tickets on Sale Now
January 7 – 23: “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller; directed by Sade Reuarin
February 18 – March 6: “Mama Won’t Fly” by Jessie Hones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten; directed by Jo Grande
April 1 – 17: “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman; directed by Faith Harding
May 13 – 19: “Company” book by George Furth/Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Dennis McGraw
Tickets & Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org

Saturday, December 4 & Tuesday, December 7
ACTING AUDITIONS: KAUAI COMMUNITY THEATRE COMEDY,
MAMA WON’T FLY

KAUAI COMMUNITY PLAYERS announce acting auditions for a comedy, MAMA WON’T FLY, to be held at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse (4411 Kikowaena, Puhi ) Saturday, December 4th from 3 to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, December 7th from 6 to 8 p.m.. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

MAMA WON’T FLY will play 3 weekends, Thursdays through Sundays, opening February 17th through March 6, 2022.

Director Jo Grande will cast at least 8 roles, men and women ages 21 through 80, with most actors playing multiple roles, 24 total. The three largest roles are women including Mama, her daughter, and her grandson’s wife-to-be. The three embark on a cross country road trip from Alabama to California, a trip loaded with comedic chaos. Some of their misadventures involve an underwear museum, an ordained Vegas showgirl-turned-wedding-chapel-minister, a mad dash through the desert in a high-jacked 18-wheeler, and mother-daughter issues punctuating the urge to ditch each other.

Dramatist Play Service’s extremely successful playwrights–Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten—are familiar to Kauai audiences. Not only have they visited Kauai numerous times in the past 20 years, but several of their plays have been produced on the island: Dearly BelovedChristmas BellesDixie Swim ClubSavannah Sippin’ Society, most of which Jo directed. While reflecting the Southern humor and country folklore these playwrights excel in, Mama Won’t Fly broadens the trio’s particular focus on Southern locations to this cross-country jaunt you won’t soon forget!

Call Jo for more information and, if you wish, to request a script. Jo explains that both experienced actors and first timers looking to get their feet wet are welcome to audition. Jo will cast early, give out scripts, and allow holiday time before delving full-on into rehearsals in January. Family-friendly, ferociously funny, and fun to be part of—get involved! Jo Grande 808-652-8558.
Contacts: Bailey Hutton, President, 808-635-2812
Jo Grande, Director, 808-652-8558

 

November 2 – December 16
Art Classes for Teens & Adults
Painting the Landscape with Acrylic W/ Penny Nichols
All materials will be provided
Classes held at Nichols’ Green Orchid Studio, Harbor Mall, 2nd floor
Enrollment for each class limited to 5 students
Five different 6-week Sessions w/ varied dates – 15 hours total
Sign up at www.pennynicholsart.com; Pay on Shopify
Info: pennynicholslihue@gmail.com;

Message on Instagram@pennynicholslihue

November 28 – December 4, 2021
Kauai Mokihana Festival (New Date)
A week-long celebration of Hawaiian Culture, including educational lectures, music & hula competitions
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa
www.maliefoundation.org/Kaua-i-mokihana-festival

 

Initial Call out for MLK DAY 2022
With USA’s Thanksgiving Holiday this week and the Hawaiian Makahiki season having risen with Makali’i , the Pleiades constellation at sunset now, my thoughts turn to how to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday in January 2022. For me, celebrating MLK DAY each year is a perfect way to refocus my creative intentions near the beginning of a new calendar year and to move the community that I live in and love toward being the healthiest ohana we can be. To get involved in any way email me at sbackinoff24@gmail.com or text/call me at 808-346-2587.

MARCH 2022 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

EVENT NAME: KAUAI STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL
EVENT DATE: March 31 – April 2, 2022
EVENT TIME: 11:30 – 6PM
EVENT ADDRESS: Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746
EVENT PHONE: (808) 822-3455
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The 6th Annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 31 – April 2, 2022, at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort. This festival will be presented in the days preceding the annual Aloha Music Camp as an extension of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar experience that is offered at the camp. In addition to steel guitar performances by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters, the festival will include workshops, kanikapila jam sessions for play-along or listening enjoyment, and Open Stage sessions where amateur Hawaiian Steel Guitarists can present their own programs to festival guests.
A “K?k? Pila” kanikapila jam session to kick off the festival will be held on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022 at a location to be announced. Festival musicians, NextGen steel guitarists and members of the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i ensemble will be joined by guest performers for a fun evening.
The festival will be presented free to the public by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences (HIMELE) in association with the Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music. Please note that the festival website should be checked for updated festival information.
FESTIVAL WEBSITE https://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ALAN AKAKA AT alan@himele.org

 

ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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
Waimea Studio, 10:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays,
9665 Kaumuali’I Hwy; across Shrimp Station
Info: (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Kaua’i National Wildlife Refuge Complex”
United side: “A Glimpse into the World of Kaua’i Art and Artists”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai
(open to all passengers in transit)

Info:  giac05@icloud.com

Beginning July 3, 2021, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
First Saturday of each month
Lawai International Center Community Caring Day
Nurture grounds & plant orchids; no tools necessary;
lunch will be provided.
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org;
paradisekauai@yahoo.com

Beginning July 11, 2021, Visit the 88 Shrines
2nd & 4th Sunday of every month
Tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm
Lawai International Center Sanctuary
Donations are appreciated with gratitude
Reservations:  (808) 639-5952; www.lawaicenter.org
paradisekauai@yahoo.com

The second Wednesday of every month free public forums are held on an aspect of the Climate Crisis organized by Kauai Climate Action Coalition, Surfrider Kauai and Zero Waste Kauai on www.Faceboook.com/zerowastekauai or watch there live, as well as find archived past forums.  To get more information or to sign up for monthly news on events email kauaiclimate@gmail.com
Info:  Laurel B  (808) 635-7941

Kauai Community College Office of Continuing Education
Online Classes offered

Kauai Community College Free Classes
Are you a Kauai resident?  Have you been affected by the pandemic? Lost your job?  Decrease in work hours?  Take a class to increase your employability
Info:  https://ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu/
Call (808) 245-8313 to register: Email:  ocet@hawaii.edu
Register:  ocet.kauai.hawaii.edu; or call KCC-OCET (808) 245-8318

Kumu’s Cupboard is Open (former Payless Shoes location)
The Free School Supply Store for Kauai Educators
Regular Store Hours:
Tuesdays:  3:30 – 7:00 pm
Fridays:  3:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays:  1:00 – 4:00 pm
Covid-19 Safety Rules in effect
Info:  kumuscupboard1@gmail.com
www.kumuscupboard.org

Farmers Markets Weekly Schedule:
Weekly Sunshine Markets: Fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, holiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk and more.
Sunday Hanalei Market – 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Monday Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove – Mondays, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Monday 3 – 6 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm
Waipa Farmers Market – Tuesday 3:00 pm – dusk
Kapaa Sunshine Market – Wednesday, 3 – 4:30 pm
The Farmers Market, Shops@Kukuiula – Wednesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Hanapepe Sunshine Market – Thursday 3 – 4 pm
Coconut Marketplace – Thursday 9 am – 1 pm
Kealia Farm Market – Friday 3 – 6 pm
Puhi Park Produce – Saturday 10 am – sold out
Anaina Hou Community Park – Saturday 9 am – 12 pm (Kupuna 9 – 9:30 am)
Hale Halawai Farmers Market – Sundays 12:00 – 12:30 pm
The Kauai Community Market at KCC closed due to COVID-19 and campus closure to the public

Murals on view in Lihue:
NirMANAfest, Kauai’s mural festival will premier mural painting by 15 mural artists on five walls at the end of Umi Street off Rice Street. These 15 artists were selected out of a broad range of applicants by a panel of experts including Carol Bennett, Elsa Alvarez, Carol Yotsuda, Vanessa Owens and Addison Bulosan. There is a youth mentoring component as part of this Rice Street Project. Public viewing of muralists at work will be available.
Locations:  former Big Save Market façade facing north to the shoppers parking lot; former Lihue Café Restaurant and adjoining apartment complex at makai end of Umi Street.
Please check out the NirMANAfest website and promote it in conversations you have about Rice Street Creative Community development:
https://www.facebook.com/nirmanafest/videos/334259341199894

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces
Re-instatement of Public Visitation to K?lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Beginning July 9, 2020, K?lauea Point NWR will re-instate public visitation under a revised schedule of Thursday through Saturday except for Federal holidays. The refuge has implemented a timed entry reservation system in order to meet the CDC, state and local guidance related to COVID-19 and to better manage high visitation demand and limited parking availability. Reservations are required for all visitors age 16 and older in order to visit the Refuge and can be booked online through Recreation.gov

at the following link: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018. The $10 entry fee along with a $1 reservation booking fee will be charged for individuals 16 and older. Kama??ina as well as America The Beautiful Passes will be continue to be honored; however, passholders must also make online reservations through Recreation.gov and pay the $1 online booking fee in advance of their visit to the Refuge.

NTBG (National Tropical Botanical Garden) will open its Kauai gardens:
Limahuli Garden, north shore
McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden
All tours require a reservation
Garden admission fees have been modified to accommodate every member of the community;
Reservation:  www.ntbg.org; or call (808) 742-2623 for McBryde & Allerton; (808) 826-1053 for Limahuli
Media contact:  media@ntbg.org

The Mokan Nokan Show:
Please view my new music video “SWEET LOVE” The song and video is about Universal Love. Love of Life, Nature and all that is Good and Beautiful Pure & True, “SWEET LOVE”
https://youtu.be/6KCLpnT7MaM
New music video “LIGHT FORCE”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LzlzQbPC6M
Latest Music Video “Wherever the truth may take you”
Created to inspire and uplift the human consciousness
https://youtu.be/TIsn6BLLGil
New Music Video “Golden Child”
Sent with Love to Inspire & Uplift You in these challenging times
https://www.youtube.com/embed/56mDLegNPeM
New Movie short/music video “A Beautiful Dream”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrI8XkEilVc
New movie short/music video “I Remember”
https://youtu.be/-sA-KCdsokY
New music video “Hold Onto Love”
https://youtu.be/Ss2mMFnKlfw?

New Episode:  “It’s Not Easy Being Me”
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episodes — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/
Info:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.com
www.mokannokan.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
Info:  Brett, (808) 639-4561

Every third Wednesday, 3:30 pm
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
Reiki Circle — Energy Therapy
Free and open to all; no experience necessary
Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org
www.dolphintouch.org

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE

August – November
Welcome Back, King Kaumuali’i
Friends of King Kaumuali’i present an art, history and cultural exhibit in the foyer of the Kauai Community College Library/Learning Resource Center. The 3-foot maquette of the large statue is featured with interpretive signs, timeline, historical art by Brooke Kapukuniahi Parker and student art.

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kauai Musuem
No charge
Info:  Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931

Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (ON HOLD DURING PANDEMIC)
Hula for Kupuna – by invitation only
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom
New sessions begins every quarter
No charge
Info: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744

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.
Info: Leilani Low or text (808) 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

NO OPEN CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Aloha International’s
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kaua’i”
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
At private location (call to inquire)
Info:  Call Fern Merle-Jones, (808) 828-1342; bless2u@aloha.net

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
Info: (808) 337-1005

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

Kauai Dance Theatre
Summer-Fall Term is August 16 – December 13, 2021
Ballet & Tap Dance Classes for ages 5 – Adult in Kalaheo
For details visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Join us for our 36th season of “Quality Instruction in the Art of Dance”
Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com

Kauai Dance Center
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 2018-May 2019 – enrolling now

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.

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

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
Elite Company Groups
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Info:  Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

Every Evening
Rice Street Business Association hosts
Online music concerts – Live video broadcasts from home of musicians; local businesses promoted
https://www.facebook.com/ricestreetbusinessassociation/posts/270974147614111

Call to make arrangements:
Private `Ukulele Lessons by Kirk Smart
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Info:  Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

First Saturday of the Month Open House, 6:00-9:00 pm                                 Open House — 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.  Free sessions on the Amethyst Biomat, mini-readings for $20, free wellness consultations, superfood samples.  Info: Jeanne Russell (808) 822-4414; info@dolphintouch.org     www.dolphintouch.org
Monday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Basic
Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm — Advanced
Qi Gong Golden 8
Qi Gong Classes – ONGOING via ZOOM

?https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5976649949 and you’ll be with us.
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Free for all ages
Info:  (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

Pu’uwai Fitness Kauai
Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu
Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit
Location:  Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo)
Covid-19 Safety Details are followed
call (808) 332-6320 for directions
Info:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,
puuwaifitness@gmail.com
Current schedule & fees online:  www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com

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

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