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Who’s Coming Next Week? Monday, March 2

‘Ukulele Takes on a Whole New Look

Using their ‘ukulele circle as the springboard for their evening on stage, the three members of NUE, a loosely formed trio of hot ‘ukulele players gave participating audience a chance to rethink the way they play their little instrument and also how they view a performance of instrumentalists.

NUE – N? ‘Ukulele ‘Ekolu – is Bryan Tolentino on tenor ‘ukulele, Halehaku Seabury from the group “N? Hoa” on baritone ‘ukulele and Kama Hopkins from the group “Holunape” on U-Bass. Friends for many years, these three musicians love getting together to share their music and passion for the ‘ukulele! They have been doing NUE for about 4 years whenever the opportunity arises. Tonight, they took on the EKK audience which happily participated in a 45-minute workshop at the beginning of the evening.

“No song sheets for the ‘ukulele circle” as it becomes a crutch to getting mentally engaged in the process of listening, paying attention to everyone around you, and really learning to play this simple and yet complicated instrument.

Step by step, the circle learned how to play one set of chords, a second set of chords, a long vamp, a short vamp, some picking, and a lot of practice that felt like not wanting to lose your place in “musical chairs.” After several rounds of mentally challenging steps — paying attention to what you had to play, what the others were playing — leader Bryan Tolentino had them put it all together. Surprise! Surprise! the ‘ukulele players found that they had learned to play four songs with the same chord structure. As the group strummed their chords over and over, the artists sang ‘Ulupalakua, Susie Ana E, Noho Paipai, and Henehene Kou ‘Aka. Even if I could barely keep track of what chords to play, much less keep up with what everyone else was playing, I at least got the concept of what we were trying to do. They pointed out that becoming aware of what and how each other is playing is key to performing; they asked everyone to watch for it on the stage.

Victor said it was the most instructive ‘ukulele circle ever; really blew his mind how much he learned.

Whew! I thought artists just had good fun strumming, picking, tuning and singing for the audience, but it really is a game of mental calisthenics to keep track of what each other was doing when they perform in front of an audience.

It was a most unusual program in that there were three ‘ukuleles making up the band – the baritone ‘ukulele played left-handed by Halehaku carried the melody in the middle range like playing the top four strings on the guitar, the bass ‘ukulele played by Kama Hopkins kept the beats with very low, subtle sounds like playing the bottom four strings of the guitar, and the smaller tenor ‘ukulele played by Bryan carried the melody in the higher range. Of course, each ‘ukulele overlapped with the two others so that they would sound like ‘ukulele, guitar and bass playing together. The result was not anything like a group of ‘ukulele players strumming together at a gathering or ‘ukulele stars demonstrating their amazing virtuosity. Instead, it was more like a jazz ensemble in a lounge setting playing music serendipitously, each playing off of the other musicians. Unfortunately, not being a musician and lacking the necessary verbiage and knowledge to describe the details of the instrumentation that was created, my “wrap” will just recall the songs that they performed.

The three artists wearing their sponsor’s Kamaka ‘Ukulele shirts gave a wikiwiki lesson on the different types of ‘ukulele and how they are built, their sizes, their shapes and the sounds they make.

Ka Ua Loku by Alfred Alohikea of Kaua’i was the first song sung by Kama with an ‘ukulele solo by the talented Halehaku, who can also play the guitar, steel guitar, and actually anything with strings and ended with all three singing and playing together. Then they swung over to Maui for ‘Ulupalakua. Somewhere in there they slipped in Nani Wai’ale’ale that spoke about Nawiliwili, Wai’ale’ale, Lawai, Waimea, and other Kaua’i places and Jungle Rain by David Kupele. They then moved on to the rolling hills of Hawai’i island where they sang Pu’uanahulu, a favorite of the Pahinui family of artists and Bryan who played a beautiful version of the song.

Noho Paipai, the rocking chair hula, featured a baritone ‘ukulele solo and some beautiful falsetto verses by Halehaku, joined by Kama and Bryan. Bryan reinforced the message to the ‘ukulele circle that when the musicians play together as they did, “It’s musical awareness at its finest.”

They then sang and played Lepe ‘Ula’ula (Cockscomb) which was sung by Jesse Kalima and Sons known as “One Thousand Pounds of Melody.” (What an image!) This love story from Waimea tells of a cowboy from Hawai’i island who uses his lariat to capture the object of his affection.

Kama Hopkins shared the story about a friend who was so in love with a “Miss Aloha Hula” named Kehaulani, name of the song and the hula dancer. Unfortunately, the feelings were not reciprocal, but the song was very nice. They ended the first set with Palani Vaughan’s very popular and lively song about the train in Kahului, Ka’a Ahi Kahului.

During the intermission, great CD’s by Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, Waipuna, Makaha Sons, Jeff Peterson and Ozzie Kotani were won by six lucky folks who took the time to fill out the attendance sheet. We are happy that our music goes all the way to the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Minnesota, Canada and California. We were also happy to see visitors from Australia and Switzerland in our audience. The happiest winner was Carl Brust from Franklin, Wisconsin who won the Kamoa ‘ukulele.

Before they began the second set, Kama Hopkins sent out huge thanks to the many volunteers who make EKK possible. They brought us back to Kaua’i with a medley of Kaulana Kaua’i and Lumahai, a song not heard often. It’s great to hear songs not often sung by other artists.

Audience participation goes over very big at EKK as it brings an element of spontaneity and surprise to see who and what ends up on the stage. Kama Hopkins introduced the son of his classmate from Kamehameha Schools Noe Haumea. Her son is no stranger to EKK audiences as he has been invited on stage on many occasions to share his virtuosity as an up-and-coming falsetto singer. Kama pointed out that when he was a teacher at the Hawaiian immersion school where all the children learned a song written by Larry Lindsey Kimura titled Kulaiwi. Despite the title, the song is not about bones but it talks about “Us as Hawaiians.” With so many shouts of hana hou, Kamaha’o Haumea-Thronas sang a second song titled A ‘Oia. He has quite a repertoire of songs because every song that he sang on EKK stage has been different from the one before. His mother shared that he teaches himself the songs. What a gift and we have been fortunate that he so willingly shares his talent with us.

Another spontaneous invitation brought up their good friend Lady Ipo who oozes with talent as a singer and hula dancer among everything else she does. She shared the story that her dad would often sing this song for all the hula dancers in their family. She spoke about Leilani, one of the hula girls in the family who decided that she wanted to be a hula dancer the first time she saw Beverly Noa dance the hula. She recently passed away. Ipo sang a mesmerizing bluesy version of Lovely Hula Girl and the lovely Polei Palmeira came up to dance the hula; Polei spent many years traveling the world with her late husband Wally Palmeira, one of Kaua’i’s finest steel guitar player. This song happened to be one of Wally’s favorite hula songs. The ‘ukulele accompaniment was so perfect to capture the mood of the song; not sure how they did that but they did.

Lady Ipo asked the audience, “Are there any Susans out there?” There were two. One of Lady Ipo’s favorite numbers is Susie Ana E which she sent out to the Susans. She started the song with just the bass ‘ukulele; it was perfect for the quiet sultry singing style of Lady Ipo. The entire accompaniment was again spot on for that song . . . as if you were sitting in a lounge with an umbrella drink.

In Ipo’s extended ‘ohana, Leilani was the designated resident hula dancer. In her honor they played the song Leilani; this gave Lady Ipo a chance to do the hula. Elegance is her middle name.

Time goes by too fast at EKK but shouts of hana hou always beg the artists, “One more song, please!” and they obliged with what they considered the perfect hapa haole song to end the night at EKK – Last Night in the Heart of Paradise. This song was really personal to long time EKK “snowbird” Carol Dick who has been faithfully flying to Kaua’i every year since the days of EKK in the Saint Michael’s Church parish hall (that was in the last century … the late 1900’s … and she said what she loved best was to watch the way the program has evolved over the last 20-plus years that she has been attending EKK. Tonight was her last EKK night and this was her last EKK season, so it’s with great nostalgia and perspective that she listens to this final song. It’s amazing how much we miss seeing the loyal “snowbirds” who have been coming for years and then we no longer see them. For many, the travel becomes difficult. We cherish the time they spent with us when they could.

This is also the last night of EKK 2020 for our faithful volunteer from Minnesota who travels 4,000 miles to be here to welcome guests at the entrance with her unmistakable gigantic Namaka Lindsey smile. We will miss that smile and her ever present hula dancing …. But she will be back next year.

Talking about volunteers, EKK volunteers are practically legendary because all the artists who appear on our stage are properly impressed with their hospitality, their efficiency and their loyalty in making sure that the program goes on each week without a hitch. Let me take you backstage with the volunteers to see why EKK clicks.

The 2019 EKK season was a particularly rough one for me to pull off because I was undergoing chemo-therapy and radiation during the entire run of the season; besides being bald, some weeks I could barely stand up. None of the artists knew. Nearly all of the volunteers had no clue about this, but they all faithfully carried out their individual tasks plus anything else that was thrown their way. Others like Lady Ipo stepped in to assist as requested and the 2019 season came through with flying colors.

It never occurred to me until Jerome Koko of Makaha Sons asked me about the volunteers and what they did when they were not EKK volunteers. I was surprised when I replied, one of my “chair cops” is a brain doctor from Boston who keeps in touch with his medical colleagues through long distance meetings, and the other is a retired owner of one of the largest commercial printing business in Fresno. That got me thinking about the anatomy of the volunteer crew and why it works so well.

The tasks are many but basically they fall into groups such as the physical set up which includes bringing the sound system and all the physical ukana needed each week for the program, meeting and greeting the guests and being sure they come happy and leave happy (JOB #1) and taking care of any and all gripes, big and small, that arise each week, taking care of the “business” of EKK to be sure we get enough audience support to keep the program going and be sure we collect all the necessary information required by our funders, including the publicity and marketing of EKK. We have several teams who handle the concessions – ‘ukulele circle, CD sales for artists, ‘ukulele give away, sale of tees, art work, leis, and step massage – and the hospitality needs of the performing artists.

My welcome team of greeters who sign in people, collect donations, take care of artists’ needs, put up the decorations are not too shabby where their day jobs are concerned. Among them are a mechanical engineer and energy consultant for international companies, one of the founders of Santa Barbara infrared industry company, practicing lawyers, retired lawyers who used to teach and work with Legal Aid lawyers in inner cities all over the country, electronic technician and IT specialist at military base, retired aerospace engineer and computer science specialist, program integration specialist for Northrup Grumman, retired orphthamology surgeon and professor, educational consultant, long time director for comedy and variety shows and Movies and Mini-series at ABC-TV and CBS-TV, professional entertainers who traveled the world….and on and on.

Volunteers who organize and operate the concessions include long time grant development coordinator who was a research professor at Geophysical Institute at University of Alaska in a previous life, visual artists, educational administrators and teachers, retired fashion illustrator and owner of clothing company, concierges and “most valuable workers” at other resorts, health workers, youth counselors and many more fascinating people.

Our technical crew who sets up and operates the lights, the sound, the videography, are devoted to doing their job as well as they can and have the same commitment as all the volunteers. They are recording engineers, lighting and sound designers, computer consultants, entrepreneurs and even a former Olympic gymnast.

One thing they all have in common is their love of Hawaiian music and the joy they get from meeting and greeting so many happy people here to enjoy this program. Several times I overheard some folks from the mainland, when asked for a donation, saying things like, “Where I come from, I have to drive four hours on the freeway and pay $75 to get to see a show like this!” Yes! EKK is a great deal and we want to keep it that way.

Facebook message from Bryan: NUE had such a great time at E Kanikapila Kakou on Kaua’i Monday night! Mahalo nui aunty Carol Kouchi Yotsuda and your hui for always putting on a great event! We were blessed to have join us 10 yr. old Kamaha’o Thronas share his beautiful leo and also the smooth as buttah Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira with her so cool vocal stylings! I so wish we could perform with you more often. We had a great time Kaua’i! Hana hou!

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Email Message from Frank O. Hay, Hawaii Museums Association, in support of our upcoming concert on March 21 – Hawaiian Sovereign String Band:
One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen was Sovereign Strings at the Honolulu Museum of Art in January 2019. I saw a poster today at Wilcox Hospital, and would like to publicize the event on the Hawaii Museums Association website. I don’t see it on yours, but if you send me a .jpg or a .pdf file, I’ll post it on our FB page and get it out to the Museum community.
Me ke aloha,
Frank O. Hay Treasurer, Hawaii Museums Association (808) 635-3226

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Info at www.gardenislandarts.org — “Celebrating 43 years of bringing ARTS to the people and people to the ARTS”

Funding for E Kanikapila Kakou 2020 Hawaiian Music Program is made possible by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program, with support from the County of Kaua’i Office of Economic Development, the Garden Island Arts Council supporters and the Kaua’i Beach Resort. Garden Island Arts Council programs are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Hawai’i State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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MID-FEBRUARY 2018 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

February 9 – 21
Kauai Quilt Show 2018
KSA Art Gallery, Kukui Grove Shopping Center
(behind Longs Drug Store)
There will be over 70 hand made quilts on display, many of them for sale.  Over 25 donation quilts will be for sale with 100% of the sale price going to a Kauai Non-profit organization of buyer’s choice.
Vote for “Viewer’s Choice 2018”
Sponsored by Kauai Quilt Guild, Nene’s Quilters, Vicky’s Fabric, Kapaia Stitchery and Discount Fabric Warehouse.
Info:  (808) 652-2261
Open daily:  11 am – 5 pm; Fridays: 11 am – 8 pm
FREE ADMISSION

Friday, February 16, 6:00 pm
The Ocean Around Us (Final Weekend)
“How to Think Like a Beach”
An Overview of Kauai’s Dynamic Beaches by Chuck Blay, Geologist
Kukui Grove Center – behind Exhibition Area

Saturday, February 17, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Sanctuary Ocean Count Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture
Jean Souza, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
1:00 on Keiki Activity:  Origami Fish & Gyotaku Fish Prints
2:00 Documentary & Discussion: “In the Wake of Giants”
10:00 – 4:00 Exhibits in Suite E10 behind the Exhibition Area
Info:  (808) 977-8677; info@kukuigrovecenter.com

February 17 – 25
Waimea Town Celebration
Saturday 6:30 – 10:00 pm:  Kauai Cocktails & Cuisine – Jack Ginger; Historic Waimea Theater; 25 years or older/ $50 – $60
Sunday 5:00 – 8:00 pm: King Kaumualii Celebration; Historic Waimea Theater; $30 per person
Monday 9:30 am – 7:30 pm Waimea Film Festival; Historic Waimea Theater; $10/film or $30 all day pass
Tuesday – Thursday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Music in the Park;
Hofgaard Park; Free Performances by Mike Keale (Tues), Geri Kuhia,  (Wed), Empress (Thurs)
Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm; Historic Waimea Theater; Ambassador of Aloha & Music Concert; Mark Yamanaka & The Homestead Band; $10 general admission
Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm; Historic Waimea Theater; Hawaiian Tales by Storyteller Moses Goods; $10 admission
Friday, 5:30 – midnight; Hoolaulea; Waimea Old Sugar Mill
Saturday, 10:00 am – midnight; Hoolaulea; Waimea Old Sugar Mill
http://www.waimeatowncelebration.com/entertainment.html
Call (808) 651-5744 for tickets

Sunday, February 18, 8:30 am
Hawaii Children’s Theatre invite you to
Whale Watch/Snorkel Tour on
Captain Andy ‘s Trimaran four hour sail
Food and drinks are provided
Space is limited
Check in at Port Allen Marina office no later than 8:30 am;
Boat leaves at 9:00 am for a four hour sail.
Tickets $85 pre-paid donation
Benefit for HCT who brought you Lion King, Jr.,
Lucky Stiff, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 2017
Call Debra at (808) 639-2437;
email info@hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

Monday, February 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Ku’uipo Kumukahi w/ Isaac Akuna & Daniel Kiaha
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.org/

Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 pm doors; 6:00 pm show
2nd Ho’onani Kauai Festival
A fundraiser for Kauai Japanese Cultural Society
Featuring Mapuana’s Hula Nani from Odawara, Japan; Enka singing sensation Torao Hikariyama from O’ahu, Michael Keale, Na Hoku Nominee for New Vocalist of the year; plus Kauai’s solo kane hula
Courtyard Marriott – Paddle Room; Waipouli
Tickets $20 general admission’ $35 VIP seating with gifts from Japan
$15 seats for kupuna 65 & over (limited seating – first come/ served)
Special Food Concession provided by Courtyard Marriott
Info:  Pearl Shimizu, (808) 822-5353; pkgshim3@hawaiiantel.net
Event supported by County of Kauai Office of the Mayor & KVB

February 23 – March 11 (No Holdovers)
Week 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 & 3:  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
$5 discount on opening weekend; reception on opening night
7:00 on Thurs, Fri, Sat; 4:00 on Sundays
Pay what you can preview on Thurday, February 22 at 7 pm; donation at door only
Lovers, Wives and Tennis Players
Classic-style farce by Richard Peck
Written and directed by Richard Peck, this is a classic-style farce with mistaken identities, razor-sharp dialogue and split second timing that will have you laughing as the absurdity builds.
Finalist for the C. Brooks Fry Award, Theater Americana
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org 

Saturday, February 24, 7:00 pm
Let’s Dance! – KISS Dance Party
Kauai Island Singers Showcase
Featuring Siri Shabad, Dhyana Dunville, Melissa Mojo, Diana Leone, Mike Kobayashi, Alison Miller, Trishana Star, Lee Miller, Christine Melamed, Karen Tilley; Hank Curtis on Piano, Edd Cook on Bass, Laine Griffith on Sax, Chris White-root on Drums
Come to boogie, dance, enjoy the music!
All Saints Gym, Kapaa, 1065 Kuhio Highway
Suggested Donation $10
Grand Prize:  Weekend at Kauai Marriott Resort;
Gift Certificates:  Duke’s Restaurant; Hukilau Lanai
Sponsored by King Auto Center
Info:  Women in Theatre; (808) 822-0545

Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 pm
Public Reading & Discussion on Tyranny
Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century
(Lessons #11 – #10)
Princeville Community Center
Free & Open to the Public
Info:  Laurel Brier, (808) 635-7941; kauaiwomenscaucus@gmail.com

Sunday, Feb 25, 1 pm; Friday, March 2, 6 pm
AUDITIONS for Angel Street, also known as Gaslight
By Patrick Hamilton; directed by Cass Foster
Classic Victorian thriller 19th century melodrama
Need:  5 Actors – 2 middle aged males; 3 females ages 20, 30, 50’s
Show will run May 10- 27, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Be prepared with ALL your confliects & time constraints
Email Cass if you plan to audition:  Cass613@gmail.com
Location:  WIT theater space in Kukui Grove next to Kauai Bakery
Info: kcp@kauaicommunityplayers.org 

Monday, February 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
6:00 – 7:00 “Da Aunties Four What?” – Makaala Kaaumoana,
Hob Osterlund, Sandy Wann Swift, Sabra Kauka; “What he said? Understanding Hawaii’s Pidgin English” (comedy sketch)
7:00 – 9:00 Dynamite Trio from Hawaii Island —
Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.org/

March ARTS & CULTURE Events

Friday, Saturday, March 2 & 3 at 7pm
Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm
Island School’s 5th graders present:
“The Legend of Mulan”
adapted from the Chinese legond for the stage by Kathryn Shultz Miller
directed by Peggy Ellenburg
Island School Main Hall
Family friendly entertainment!
Tickets $4 in advance, $5 at the door
Family Pass $15 in advance, $18 at the door
Contact the School Office – 246-0233 or peggy@ischool.org

March 2, Friday – Kauai
THE EDGAR WINTER BAND AND RICK DERRINGER
“Edgar and Rick Still Alive and Well”
A Tribute to Johnny Winter

Kauai Beach Resort – Jasmine Ballroom ?4331 Kauai Beach Rd. Lihue, Hi. 96766

Venue: 808-245-1955

Tickets: $48. Gen. Gold Circle Tables $75.

Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
Info:  Blues Bear Hawaii; www.bluesbearhawaii.com; (808) 896-4845

Saturday, March 3, 11 am – 5 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show Entry Date
KSA Art Gallery, Kukui Grove Center
Show will be up from March 10 to April 13
Info: roseanne818@gmail.com

Saturday, March 3, 7:00 pm
The Comic Strippers
A Male Stripper Parody & Improv Comedy Show
Historic Waimea Theatre, Waimea Town
Online:  www.brownpapertickets.com
Ticket Price $30/ $25 each for groups of six or more
By Phone:  1-800-838-3006
Kauai Ticket Outlets:  Scotty’s Music, Banana Patch Studio,
The Wine Shop, Aunty Lilikoi, Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co
Info: giac05@icloud.com

Monday, March 5
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
6:00 – 7:00 ‘Ukulele Circle w/ Lady Ipo
7:00 – 9:00 Kuhio Travis
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.org/

Saturday, March 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“As Only Uncle Nathan Can Concert”
presented by Uncle Nathan’s Hula Group, Na Kupuna O Kalamaolaimaluhialani
Kumu Hula/Composer Nathan Kalama will be sharing original material in Oli, Himeni, Mele, Poetry, Storytelling and Hula.
Na Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua, Maka Herrod and Troy Lazaro and their respective Halau will interpret some compositions.
Honored individuals will perform Mele Aloha and Mele Inoa composed for them. Special honorees are Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira and Kumu Hula Dana Kaua’iki Olores
Kaua’i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Tickets $20 advance/$25 at door
Ticket Info:  Call Wini Smith (808) 823-1228
or Beverly Muraoka (808) 822-1451

Monday, March 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Herb Ohta, Jr. & Bryan Tolentino present
“The Kamaka ‘Ukulele Family Story” — Chris LKW Kamaka, Christopher Kamaka, Jr., Casey Kamaka
Kamaka ‘ukulele will be available for purchase
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.org/

Bikes on Rice; 4:30 pm meet time; 4:45 pm roll out
Safe, slow paced fun rides throughout the Lihu’e neighborhoods
for all ages & abilities
March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13
Meet at the Lihue Civic Center on Rice Street
Sign up:  www.bikesonrice.org
Info:  (808) 639-1018

Monday, March 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou” (FINAL NIGHT)
MAKANA in Concert (Ticketed Event)
Starts at 6:30 pm
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Ticket Information: (starts February 7)
www.BrownPaperTickets.com
$20 – first 100 Early Bird Kama’aina Tickets
$25 – general admission after first 100 ticket sold out
$35 – 80 Preferred seating in first four rows center section
Kauai Ticket Outlets: $25 general admission tickets
Kauai Music & Sound, 823-8000
Kamoa Ukulele Company, 652-9999
Scotty’s Music House, 246-2020
Da Wine Shop, 742-7305
Banana Patch Gallery, 335-5944
Hawaiian Music Hut, 826-0245
http://www.gardenislandarts.org/

March 17, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
2nd Annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival (in KAPOLEI, Oahu)
Featuring Favorite Hawaiian Steel Guitar Masters with their own program of traditional & contemporary Hawaiian Music
Plus next generation of Steel Guitarists, Ke Kula Mele Hawaii
Ka Makana Ali’i, 1-1024 Kuipuakukui Street, Kapolei, Oahu
Presented by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment & Learning Experiences (HIMELE) and Ke Kula Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music
Info:  (808) 375-9379
http://KeKulaMele.com; http://www.himele.org
Free to the public

March 30 – April 15
Dog Sees God; Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Comedy by Bert Royal; directed by Lori Benkert
Good Grief! Our favorite comic’s kids are now in high school. Bert Royal brings us all those teenage issues of today – drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity – which collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful.  Did we mention it’s a comedy?
R-Rated. Not for everyone.
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org    

APRIL ART & CULTURE EVENTS

Saturday, APRIL 7,  5  – 8 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show
People’s Choice Awards Reception
KSA Art Gallery, Kukui Grove Center
Show will be up from March 10 to April 13
Info: roseanne818@gmail.com

Bikes on Rice; 4:30 pm meet time; 4:45 pm roll out
Safe, slow paced fun rides throughout the Lihu’e neighborhoods
for all ages & abilities
April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13
Meet at the Lihue Civic Center on Rice Street
Sign up:  www.bikesonrice.org
Info:  (808) 639-1018

April 21, 7:30 am – Noon
Earth Day Community Work Day
Lunch & Snacks will be served
Bring water bottle, work gloves, sunscreen, shoes
Lydgate Park Main Pavilion
Registration:  www.KauaiPath.org/kamalani; (808) 639-1018

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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS

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

HSFCA CALL FOR ENTRY ON CAFE
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture & The Arts
asking interested artists to submit qualifications
for various commissioned works in upcoming
HSFCA public art projects.  Register with
Cafe www.callforentry.org/index.php
website developed by Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) to
facilitate calls for artists & artworks.  Registration is free, secure and
offers access to visual arts opportunities nationwide.
Go to  www.callforentry.org/index.php for information,
answers to FAQs, tech tips, image prep and Questions forum.

Plein air pastel lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one or two max in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Plein air oil painting lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Info:  (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com

Art Classes with Marionette
Ongoing classes in watercolors, acrylics, silk painting, pastels, sumie-e
and more offered throughout the week for locals and tourists.
All materials are included and beginners are welcome!
Info: www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com or call (808) 631~9173.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Kuleana – Perpetuating the Legacy: Na Pali Coast Ohana – Nualolo Kai”
United Airlines side: “He Inoa No Kaumuali’i – Na Makana Poina’ole”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai & the Hawaii Tourism Authority
(open to all passengers in transit)

Info:  giac05@icloud.com

Bikes on Rice; 4:30 pm meet time; 4:45 pm roll out
Safe, slow paced fun rides throughout the Lihu’e neighborhoods
for all ages & abilities
Feb 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13
Meet at the Lihue Civic Center on Rice Street
Sign up:  www.bikesonrice.org
Info:  (808) 639-1018

Kauai Community Players 2018 Season:
May 10 – 27
Angel Street
Directed by Cass Foster, Angel Street is a mystery/thriller which tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be in the essence of Victorian tranquility.
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org 

The Mokan Nokan Show
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episode #1 — http://mokannokan.com/the-program/
Info:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.com
www.mokannokan.com

First Saturday of each month, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Old Town Kapaa Art Walk
Main street is lined with vendors selling Kauai Arts & Crafts, Kauai’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street; lots of shops and restaurants have their doors open.
Free and public is welcome

Last Saturday of each month; 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Kilauea Night Market
Anaina Hou Community Park, Home of Kauai Mini golf
40 artisans, live music, food trucks
Info: (808) 635-2572

First Monday each month, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kekaha Community Garden
Help with our garden work on the first Monday of each month
Learn about the importance of nutritious food-school groups welcome
Free compost bins for residents (call for availability)
8610 Kiowea Road between Aukuu and Elepaio Rds.
(in back of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kekaha)
Info: kekahagarden@gmail.com    Phoebe Eng, (808) 635-6145

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
7:30 – 11:00 am; 11:45 am – 4:15 pm
Kauai Resource Center Open & Accepting Recyclables
Redeem HI5 bottles, plastic #1&2, aluminum,
Cardboard, Mixed paper, glass, newspaper

Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register:  Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net; www.kokee.org/

Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Community Market
Fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products,
tropical plants and flowers, coffee, hoiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk,
breakfast & lunch choices, educational demo, and more.
KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm Office
Hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
Info:  Melissa McFerrin, (808) 337-9944

First Saturday night of each month, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Old Kapaa Town Art Walk
Live music, meet the artists, tasty bites,
dancing, entertainment, support local businesses
Info:  Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com

Kauai Island Crafters, 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
November 18 (Koloa Elementary School), November 25 (Church of the Pacific), December 2 (Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue), December 9 (Church of the Pacific)

Second Saturday of each month, 8:30 pm until lunch
Friends of the Path Clean Up
Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast
Potluck lunch at 11:00 am
Meet at the rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Info:  Brett, (808) 639-4561

Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Sing, dance and feel the vibrational sounds of energetic meditation chanting
kirtan guided yoga breathing, and spiritual insights from sacred yoga texts
Vegetarian dinner
Anahola location – call for directions
Free and open to the public
www.kauaikirtan.com, (808) 551-6610

Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (next to K-Mart)
Info:  (808) 245-7784

Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Kauai Baby Swimming Safety Skills
Lava Lava Beach Club
Info: Anastasia, nastya7700@gmail.com

First Saturday of the Month, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Heaven on Earth Health Fair, Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
Are you in need of some clarity or relief in your life? Come discover some of the wonderful Holistic Health Practitioners of Kauai. There is a wide array of professionals here to serve all of your health needs.
Info: www.dolphintouch.org or (808) 822-4414

The Kauai Inn
The Kauai Inn has lovely rooms tucked away on three tropical acres
where the Nawiliwili Bay meets the Huleia River.  Our Kauai Inn is a
charming 48 unit plantation style resort, where every guest is special!
All our tropical rooms have 40” televisions, refrigerators, microwaves,
A/C, ceiling fans, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board, free high speed internet,
free local calls, and parking.  In the morning, coffee, tea, fruit and pastries
are served poolside.  We are centrally located and very close to beaches,
golfing, shopping, and many more fun activities.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call toll free (800)808-2330)
Local (808) 245-9000 ext 6 or e-mail us.  Fax: (808) 245-3004
Visit our website for pictures at www.kauaiinn.com; www.poipubedandbreakfastinn.com
Supporter of the Garden Island Arts Council

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE  

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

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

Sundays, 10:00 – 11:45 am
Shakuhachi Practice
Lawai International Center
Info:  Ray Nitta, (808) 652-5832; raynitta@yahoo.com;
Lawai International Center, www.lawaicenter.org

Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour times:  10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief video & talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info:  (808) 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
www.lawaicenter.org

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.

Ongoing Thursdays, 4:45 – 6:45 pm
Aloha International’s
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua” hula class
Dance, Chant, Language & Legends
Under the direction of Ho’opa’a Fern Merle-Jones & Kumu Susan Pa’iniu Floyd
Under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Entry level students & visitors welcome
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Info:  Call Fern, 828-1342, (808) 639-0964

2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s Saturday Clubs
monthly workshops on unique island traditions
Kauai Museum daily public tours, 10:30 am to noon
Led by knowledgeable & entertaining docents
Free with admission to the museum
The Kauai Museum, Keepers of the Culture
Info:  (808) 245-6931

Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour
Ongoing – Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
volunteer guides lead walking tours through
the Waimea Plantation Cottages and the Waimea
Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the
turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately
90 minutes and are limited to 12 people.
Waimea Town
Info: (808) 337-1005

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

Adult Tap Dance Class?
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio

Short sessions held throughout the year
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 AM, $75/6 classes
Inquire or visit website for dates/details
Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com  

Kauai Dance Theatre?
Ballet – Tap – Contemporary for ages 3.5 – Adult
Winter-Spring 2018 Term, Jan. 8 – May 12
Age and ability appropriate classes in Kalaheo
Join us for our 32nd year of “Quality instruction in the Art of Dance”!
Info: Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com 

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

Dance classes for all ages and abilities

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

Directors, Jennifer Bell-Grey & Mel Bell-Grey

Dance season Aug 2017-May 2018

Start lessons anytime throughout the year

Performing opportunities available

Schedule your free trial class today.

www.kauaidancecenter.com?

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

jenballet@gmail.com?

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

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

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

Balkan Dancing

Free Workshops?Dances & songs of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East

Non-partner; everyone welcome!

Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history

Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street

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

North Shore Dance Party
Church of the Pacific
7:00 to 7:30 Dance Lesson
7:30 to 9:30  Variety of Swing, Latin, and Ballroom music
All levels welcome
No Partner Necessary
$5.00
sponsored by Kauai Parks & Recreation

Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now
full schedule online at  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 MUSIC MUSIC

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Group `Ukulele Classes by Kirk Smart
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Info:  Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633

Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
EasyLiving Jazz Duet — Helen Turner, flute; Jeff Iglesia, guitar
Hukilau Lanai
www.easylivingjazz.com

Every Wednesday Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)
Larry & Lurline performing
Cafe Portofino, Kalapaki
Other Larry Rivera Live Performances:
Every Friday Afternoon, 5:00 pm
Coconut Marketplace Center Stage, Waipouli
Every Saturday, 1:00 pm
Kauai Museum, Lihue
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Garden Island Grill, Koloa town
Info:  Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Qi Gong Golden 8
A Beginning Qi Gong Class – ONGOING
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Lihue Neighborhood Center
Turn at AT&T on Kuhio Hwy, drive down two blocks to Eono St,
turn right and drive down one block to the Center; park in the
parking lot and go to the Old Main Hall.
Free for all ages
Info:  (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne

Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu
Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit
Location:  Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo),
call (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

Kupuna Wellness Ageless Beauty Fitness Program
with Rose T. Warken Ceballos, certified fitness trainer, instructor,
Wellness Guidance, Author
Monday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Hanapepe N Ctr
Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 am: ChairAerobic-Koloa N Ctr
Wednesday, 8:00 – 9:30 am: Body and Mind Clarity – Kalaheo N Ctr
Friday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Kalaheo N Ctr
Classes are free and for Seniors
You will need your doctor’s approval before beginning a new exercise program
Info:  (808) 652-8985; kupunawellness@gmail.com
Rose’s classes have support recognition from County of Kauai
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am
Aloha Aerobics
Stretch, step and weights – complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular; All Welcome
All Saints Gym, Kapaa
Info:  (808) 822-3817

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