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MARCH 2017 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
Garden Island Arts Council celebrating 40 Years of “bringing Arts to the People and People to the Arts”
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 THIRTY-FOURTH Season
— “Music is Our Kuleana”
Monday, January 23 through Monday, March 20
Every Monday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
plus March 27 – Special EKK Concert, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
at KCC Performing Arts Center
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
March 2 – 5 (Final Weekend)
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 7:00 pm; Sundays – 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players present “Going Home”
By David Penhallow Scott
Directed by Steve Whitney
KCP is proud to present the final chapter of the saga of Eudora Whitney. With his keen understanding of plantation-era Hawaii, author David Penhallow-Scott takes us back to the days after World War II. Eudora, widowed and alone in a new world she doesn’t understand, must find her way as love tries to reenter her life. The final of four plays about plantation life in WW II–era Hawaii
Going Home performances at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse,
4411E Kikowaena Street in Lihue.
Thursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 5
March 2, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
March 3 & 4, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
March 5, 1:00 – 9:00 pm
Annual Sufi Retreat on Kauai
3 Days of Spiritual Teachings & Practice w/ Pir Shabda Kahn
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Thursday only: $15
Tuition for whole retreat including Thursday: $250
One day is $80; youth 35 & under eligible for major discount
Contact: Vigil Alkana, (808) 823-9759
Friday/Saturday, March 3 & 4, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 5, 3:00 pm
Island School’s 5th Graders Perform
Roald Dahl’s “The Fantastic Mr. Fox”?Directed by Peggy Ellenburg, assistant Director Richard Porto
Based on Roald Dahl’s story, three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, are determined to rid their farms of the Foxes who continually raid their poultry storehouses. But it’s not easy to outsmart Fantastic Mr. Fox! Suitable for ALL audiences. ?At Island School’s “Theatre” (Main Hall)? Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the door, available in the Island School Office, from Cast Members and by calling 246-0233, ext. 262.
Saturday, March 4, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Book Fair
Kukui Grove Food Court
Proceeds from sale will be used to purchase books for Kumu’s Cupboard
Free and open to the public
Saturday, March 4, 4:30 p.m. (MAUI EVENT)
Viewpoints Gallery presents
Hawaii Contemporary 2017
Walk-through with participating artists –
Gabrielle Anderman, Melissa Chimera, Diane Lehr, Michael & Misato Mortara, Wanda Russell, Susan Schlesser, Linda Whittemore,
Mizu Sumida, Carol Kouchi Yotsuda (last 2 from Kaua’i)
Exhibition on view from March 4 – April 12
Viewpoints Gallery, 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, Maui
Contact: Oliver Perz, Viewpoints Gallery Director;
(808) 280-2845; (808) 572-5979
Saturday, March 4, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Get Down and Derby with the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz
Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex
Kapaa Hockey Rink near the Roundabout, Kapaa
Info: Garden Island Renegade Rollerz
Kathy Kovala Watercolor Instructor – Celebrating 20 years!
“THREE DAY TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP”
March 3/4/5 Time 9 until 3:00
One day of each technique – Throwing Paint, Rock and Roll and Negative Painting- Fee $300. KSA Gallery
“DESIGNING FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP”
This workshop is for all mediums, lecture and demonstration of major reasons for failure for painters.
March 7, 8th and 9th, 9 until 3:00
At the Kukui Grove KSA gallery.
Bring your paintings for critique and design problems.
To register call 715-360-9929 or email kathykovalawatercolor@gmail.
Workshops require a $50. deposit.
Monday, March 6, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
Sean Naleimaile, Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing, Kihei Nahala-e,
Keao Costa, Kainani Kahaunaele, Ed Punua
“Project Kuleana: – Kuleana through Na Mele Hawaii”
6:00 – 7:00 pm will be sharing of a video and talk story by Kauai Artists – Carlos Andrade, Chucky Chock, Darryl Gonsalves,
Lady Ipo, Kawika Sproat and Ed Punua
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
Wednesday, March 8, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friends of the NS Library at Princeville Dotty Nakea Memorial Speaker Program proudly present
“Songs From Our Hearts”
The Welch Family Musical Group
Four Siblings – Taylor, Daniel, Katherine & Annamarie Welch
Classical era, Irish folk, Mediterranean, and Pop
North Shore Library at Princeville
Free and Open to the Public
Friday, March 10, 6:00 pm
CSL Kauai REVEALED!?Discover the secret behind how to manifest successful relationships, ?optimum health and a prosperous and a creative life at Center for ?Spiritual Living Kauai’s free reception. The evening offers: presentations on CSL Kauai’s programs, classes, events and vision for its Global Center; live music; delicious pupus and door prizes galore. All are welcome! Bring a friend!? CSL Kauai, 4-1579 Kuhio Highway (across from the Kapaa Neighborhood Center). ?Info: 808-431-1700
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 9 – March 26
Hawaii Craftsmen Aha Hana Lima Statewide Workshops
Dates:?
Daniel Essig on Maui?Public Lecture Thursday March 9th 5:30-7:30
Workshop half day Friday March 10th 5pm-9pm
Workshop full day Saturday, Sunday March 11th, 12th 9am-5pm
Daniel Essig, Matthew Szösz, Lisa Klakulak on Oahu
Public Lecture Thursday March 16th 5:30-7:30
Workshop half day Friday March 17th 5pm-9pm
Workshop full day Saturday, Sunday March 18th, 19th 9am-5pm
Lisa Klakulak on Kauai
Public Lecture Thursday March 23rd 5:30-7:30
Workshop half day Friday March 24th 5pm-9pm
Workshop full day Saturday, Sunday March 25th & 26th, 9am-5pm
Hawaii Craftsmen will be hosting three nationally recognized mainland artists for their Aha Hana Lima series of workshops throughout the month of March. Bookmaker Daniel Essig kicks off the 2017 Aha Hana Lima season on Maui on Thursday, March 9th, with a public presentation and workshop on making mica books. He will be joining fiber artist, Lisa Klakulak, and glass artist, Matthew Szösz, on Oahu on Thursday, March 16th, for a public presentation of their work. Workshops will be held on the following days. Daniel will give the second of his workshops on mica books, this time featuring wood covers. Glass artist Matthew Szösz will be giving two workshops on Oahu on kiln-formed three dimensional glass structures while fiber artist Lisa Klakulak will be giving her first workshop on felting. In the following week, Lisa Klakulak will be moving on to Kauai to give a public presentation followed by a workshop onThursday, March 23rd. ?Registration is open to members and the general public.
The public is also invited to become Hawaii Craftsmen members in order to enjoy the year-long benefits that membership provides, especially in reduced event fees. For more information on dates, times, and locations as well as workshop fees and membership please visit:? hawaiicraftsmen.org
?Contact: info@hawaiicraftsmen.
All public presentations are free to the general public.
Saturday, March 11, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
NTBG invites you to
Keiki Botanical Illustration Workshop for Ages 8 – 11
By Award winning artists Asuka Hishiki & Wendy Hollendar
3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741
$40 (all supplies included)
15% off for Members; Contact: www.members@ntbg.org
Info on www.ntbg.org/art
(808) 332-7324 x204 or www.education@ntbg.org
Saturday & Sunday, March 11 & 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Creative Lab Hawaii presents
Kauai Transmedia Ideation Weekend
For 30 creative entrepreneurs dedicated to furthering their craft:
Do you have an idea, concept, a fully developed story, script or other content (a book, a play, a pitch, etc) and interested in taking the next steps toward getting your property developed, produced, sold or distributed across multiple platforms (motion pictures, television, games, web-series, publishing, etc.)
Kauai Marriott Resort
RSVP required to register; you must commit to full 2 days of program
Contact: creativelab808@gmail.com
Visit: www.creativelab.hawaii.gov
Saturday, March 11, 11 am and 3 pm
Each performance 1 hr 30 minutes long
The Mokan Nokan Beautiful Hawaii Roadshow
Ballet, Hip Hop, Hula, Lyrical & Contemporary Dance
Featuring 60 talented students from Kauai Dance Center;
All ages from 3 years old through adults
Original scores by filmmaker/director/composer Mel Bell-Grey
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Adults: $20 advanced; $25 at the door
Cnildren: $10 advanced; $15 at the door
Outlets: Magic Dragon Toy & Art Supply; Kauai Music & Sound; Progressive Expressions; Kauai Dance Center
Info: www.kauaidancecenter.com; (808) 823-9588
www.mokannokan.com
Monday, March 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
Puni Patrick and Friends (Chucky Boy Chock, Hiipoi Kanahele, Mike Keale, Russell Wellington, Bambi Emayo & His Band)
“Mele Inoa for Special People in My Life”
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
Tuesday, March 14, 5:30 pm
“Seeds of Thought” public lecture series present
“In the Footsteps of Joseph Rock: Travels in Southwest China”; NTBG Director & CEO Chipper Wichman will share hightlights of a 2016 trip he led to Yunnan province in Southwest China. From the foothills of Tibet to the steamy tropics along the Mekong River, Chipper traveled to some of the most ethnically and biologically diverse regions of China while visiting remarkable botanical gardens. Join Chipper as he relives a journey tracing that travels of legendary botanist and explorer Joseph Rock.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Margaret Clark at (808) 332-7324 ext. 225 at least 10 days in advance. For information on the institutions, visit their respective websites at www.ntbg.org and kauai.
Saturday, March 18, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
7th Annual Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
Ho’okupu protocol ceremony begins at 11 am
Alcohol and drug free event
Anahola Beach Park, Anahola
Cost: Free
Contact: La Contrades, (808) 639 1754, khpono@gmail.com
or Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira, kahaunaele1002@hawaii.rr.com
Saturday, March 18
“Journey to Wonderland”
Island School’s 38th Annual Gala Auction
Kauai Marriott Resort
Kauai Marriott Weekend Special Group rates
(808) 246-0233; email: auction@ischool.org
www.Facebook.com/
Monday, March 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
KUPAOA (Kellen and Lihau Paik) w/ Ke ‘Ala Aumoe Dancers
“Dynamite Team w/ Dynamite Music Tops Off Dynamite Season!”
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
March 20 – May 5, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm
Fruits of Paradise Art Exhibiton: Works by NTBG Florilegium Society
Melani Campbell-Carter; Esther Carpi; Jane Goldsmith; Asuka Hishiki; Wendy Hollender; John Patorizo-Pinoi; Kelly Leahy Radding;
Trudy Rehbock; Maggie Sporck Koehler: Catherine Watters
NTBG Headquarters, 3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741
Suggested donation: $5
For viewing information: (808) 332-7324, x 227
Saturday, March 25, 5:00 – 8:30 pm
Mokihana Aquatics 35th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring HAPA Live in Concert
Ono food, Prizes, lots of family fun
At Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-05971 Kuhio Highway
Tickets: $35, Call (808) 821-0587
Outlets: Hanalei Surf Company, Vicky’s Fabrics, JC’s Flowers,
Kauai Electronics, Progressive Expressions, Jojo’s Anuenue
Monday, March 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
Jerome Koko and Daniel Ho
“Celebrating 40 Years of GIAC with Super Stars”
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $40 reserved seats; $30 general admission
Banana Patch Studio, Hanapepe, 335-5944
Kauai Music & Sound, Kapaa, 823-0302
Scotty’s Music, Lihue, 246-2020
Island Soap & Candleworks, Koloa, 742-1945
Hawaiian Music Hut, Princeville, 826-0245
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
Hawaii Opera Theatre presents
Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers”
Based on a play by Terrence McNally about Broadway star Madeline Mitchell, as she enters the twilight of her career; Madeline will be played by the internationally-renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade in what the Houston Chronicle called “the role of a lifetime” for the opera legend when she created the role in 2008.
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $25 and $45; HOT Box Office, (808) 596-7858
Local tickets outlets:
Banana Patch Studio, Hanapepe, 335-5944
Kauai Music & Sound, Kapaa, 823-0302
Scotty’s Music, Lihue, 246-2020
Island Soap & Candleworks, Koloa, 742-1945
Hawaiian Music Hut, Princeville, 826-0245
March 31 – April 16
Kauai Community Players present “Savanna Sipping Society”
By Kauai playwrights Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
Directed by Jo Grande
April Arts & Culture Events
Saturday, April 1, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Grove Farm Old Time Games
A delightful day of family fun!
Come enjoy some real old fashioned fun with games, races, and entertainment from the 1800s & 1900s, along with small prizes from this bygone era! Amusing for the whole family, proceeds benefit the continuing preservation of the non-profit Waioli Mission House and Grove Farm museums. We’ll have games of skill along with potato sack, jump rope, and egg and spoon races, plus pie eating contests. There will also be a miniature horse petting zoo, puppet shows, a fortune teller and a tin-plate model train display. The Sweet Shoppe and food booths will be open all day!
Entry $2 per person • Families of 4 or more $8 • Games $2 • Contests & Races $1
Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Road
Info: (808) 245-3202; www.grovefarm.org
Saturday, April 1, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Ceramic Night Fundraiser
Clayworks at Kilohana, Lihue
Design a ceramic vase in time for Mother’s Day;
Heavy pupus and beverages
Tickets: $40, Ages 12 and older only
Info: (808) 639-1379, Liz Hofmann
Saturday, April 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Hookena in Concert
Horace Dudoit, Chris Kamaka, Glen Smith, Ben Vegas, Maile Gibson,
Kauai Beach Resort
April 12 at KCC, Time TBA
April 13 at Princeville Library, Time TBA
Poetry Reading by Carole Langille
Friday, April 21
Earth Day Literary Reading, Hanapepe
Saturday, April 22, Lihue
Workshop for kids; Adult Playshop
Contact: Steve Backinoff
May Arts & Culture Events
May 12 – 28
Kauai Community Players present “Talley’s Folly”
Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson
Directed for KCP by Nellie Foster
Takes place in a Victorian boathouse in Lebanon, Missouri, in 1944.
June Arts & Culture Events
Sunday, June 11, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (OAHU EVENT)
2017 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
featuring Hawaii’s top steel guitar masters
plus Ke Kula Mele’s next generation steel guitar students
Windward Mall, Kaneohe
Community Friendly Venue with lots of free parking & merchant facilities
Free and open to the public
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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
HSFCA CALL FOR ENTRY ON CAFE
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture & The Arts
asking interested artists to submit qualifications
for various commissioned works in upcoming
HSFCA public art projects. Register with
Cafe www.callforentry.org/
website developed by Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) to
facilitate calls for artists & artworks. Registration is free, secure and
offers access to visual arts opportunities nationwide.
Go to www.callforentry.org/index.php
answers to FAQs, tech tips, image prep and Questions forum.
Kathy Kovala Watercolor Instructor – Celebrating 20 years!
“CELEBRATING WATER AND COLOR”
PERSONAL ART SHOW
February 25 until March 10th
KSA Gallery – Kukui Grove Shoping Mall – Lihue
Hours 10 to 3 Daily
To register call 715-360-9929 or email kathykovalawatercolor@gmail.
Monday Nights
Life Drawing by Helen Turner
KSA Art Gallery, Kukui Grove Center
Contact: HIT@helenturner.com
Plein air pastel lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one or two max in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Plein air oil painting lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Contact: (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com
Art Classes with Marionette
Ongoing classes in watercolors, acrylics, silk painting, pastels, sumie-e
and more offered throughout the week for locals and tourists.
All materials are included and beginners are welcome!
www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: KULEANA: Protecting the Magnificent Kohola
United Airlines side: It’s Whale Watching Season in Hawaii
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through NOAA, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Department of Land & Natural Resources
(open to all passengers in transit)
The Mokan Nokan Show
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episode #1 — http://mokannokan.com/the-
Contact: Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.
www.mokannokan.com
January 18 – February 28
“The Bill of Rights and You Exhibition”
Lihue Public Library, 4344 Hardy Street, Lihue
Presented by Lihue Public Library with the National Archives and the Hawaii Council for the Humanities
Library hours: Monday & Wednesday, 11 am – 7 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Last Saturday of each month; 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Kilauea Night Market
Anaina Hou Community Park, Home of Kauai Mini golf
40 artisans, live music, food trucks
Contact: Courtney Puig, (808) 635-2572
Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kekaha Community Garden
Help with our garden work Mondays 5 pm-7 pm
Learn about the importance of nutritious food
Free compost bins for residents (call for availability)
8610 Kiowea Road btwn Aukuu and Elepaio Rds. (in back of St Pauls Episcopal Church, Kekaha)
Contact: kekahagarden@gmail.
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
7:30 – 11:00 am; 11:45 am – 4:15 pm
Kauai Resource Center Open & Accepting Recyclables
Redeem HI5 bottles, plastic #1&2, aluminum,
Cardboard, Mixed paper, glass, newspaper
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@
Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Community Market
fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products,
tropical plants and flowers, coffee, hoiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk,
breakfast & lunch choices, educational demo, and more
KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm Office
hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
Contact: Melissa McFerrin, 337-9944
First Saturday night of each month, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Old Kapaa Town Art Walk
Live music, meet the artists, tasty bites, tasty bites,
dancing, entertainment, support local businesses
Contact: Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com
Second Saturday of Each Month, 8:30 pm until lunch
Friends of the Path Clean Up
Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast
Potluck lunch at 11:00 am
Meet at the rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Contact: Brett, 639-4561
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Sing, Dance and Feel the vibrational sounds of energetic Meditation chanting
kirtan guided yoga breathing and spiritual insights from sacred yoga texts
Vegetarian dinner
Anahola location – call for directions
Free and open to the public
www.kauaikirtan.com, (808) 551-6610
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (next to K-Mart)
Contact: 245-7784
The Kauai Inn
The Kauai Inn has lovely rooms tucked away on three tropical acres
where the Nawiliwili Bay meets the Huleia River. Our Kauai Inn is a
charming 48 unit plantation style resort, where every guest is special!
All our tropical rooms have 40” televisions, refrigerators, microwaves,
A/C, ceiling fans, Hair dryer, Iron w/ Ironing board, free high speed internet,
free local calls and parking. In the morning, coffee, tea, fruit and pastries
are served poolside. We are centrally located and very close to beaches,
golfing, shopping and many more fun activities.
$139.00 w/ 3 night minimum (std King or Queen room)
$189.00 (2 full size bed room)
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call toll free (1-800-808-2330)
Local 1-808-245-9000 ext 6 or e-mail us.
Fax: 1-808-245-3004
Visit our website for pictures at www.kauaiinn.com;www.poipubedandbreakfastinn.
We look forward to having you as our guest!
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kaua’I Musuem
No charge
Contact: Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931
Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Hula for Kupuna
Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick
Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom
New sessions begins every quarter
No charge
Contact: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744
Sundays, 10:00 – 11:45 am
Shakuhachi Practice
Lawai International Center
Info: Ray Nitta, (808) 652-5832; raynitta@yahoo.com;
Lawai International Center, www.lawaicenter.org
Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour times: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief Video & talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: (808 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
www.lawaicenter.org
Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Kundalini style core-building yoga by Joella Shepherd
Breathing, moving energy & meditation
traditional yoga asanas incorporated
focus is clearing out stuck energy
Yoga House, Kapaa
Halau Hula O Leilani Registration for Hula and Tahitian Classes
Call (or text) kumu Leilani Rivera Low at 808-651-0682 to register now through December for hula classes and Tahitian classes in Kapaa and Koloa.
Mondays – hula classes at Ka Ui o ka Aina center in Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa. Kaikamahine ages 5-12 at 5:00 pm. Teens & wahine 6:30– 8:00 pm
Tuesdays – Koloa Neighborhood Center, hula classes for girls ages 4-12 from 3:45 pm
Wednesdays – Tahitian classes for kaikamahine by Ariel Leilani Bond
at 6:00-6:45 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
Thursdays – Tahitian Class for teens, Koloa Neighborhood Ctr, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturdays – Tahitian classes for teens & wahine by Ariel Leilani Bond,
11:00 am- 12:00 pm at Hawaiian Cultural Center in Coconut Marketplace.
Call Leilani Low or text 808-651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:45 – 6:45 pm
Aloha International’s
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua” hula class
Dance, Chant, Language & Legends
Under the direction of Ho’opa’a Fern Merle-Jones & Kumu Susan Pa’iniu Floyd
Under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Entry level students & visitors welcome
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Info: Call Fern, 828-1342, 639-0964; Marie, 652-8086
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s Saturday Clubs
monthly workshops on unique island traditions
Kaua’I Museum daily public tours, 10:30 am to noon
Led by knowledgeable & entertaining docents
Free with admission to the museum
The Kaua’i Museum, Keepers of the Culture
Info: 245-6931
Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour
Ongoing – Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
volunteer guides lead walking tours through
the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea
Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the
turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately
90 minutes and are limited to 12 people.
Waimea Town, (808) 337-1005
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Beginning Adult Tap Dance Class
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 AM, Jan. 27 – Mar. 10
$75 for 6 class session
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Kauai Dance Theatre
Ballet – Tap – Contemporary
Winter-Spring Term, Jan. 6 – May 12, 2017
Age and ability appropriate classes for ages 4 – adult in Kalaheo
Join us as our 31st year of “Quality instruction in the Art of Dance” continues!
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Fridays, December 2 to March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Balkan Dancing Free Workshops
Dances & songs of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East
Non-partner; everyone welcome!
Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street
Contact: Don: dondancing@gmail.com; or Esti: 822-4599
New Dance Season starts August 1
Schedule for August – December: www.kauaidancecenter.com/
Kauai Dance Center classes for all ages & abilities
Royal Academy of Dance qualified
Locations: Princeville, Kilauea, Kapaa & Lihue
Contact: Jennifer Bell-Grey ARAD, (808) 823-9588
info: info@kauaidancecenter.com
website: www.kauaidancecenter.
Second Friday of Every Month
7:00 – 8:00 pm – tango
8:00 – 10:00 pm – variety of swing, ballroom, latin
North Shore Dance Party
Church of the Pacific
All levels & singles welcome
$5 donation
Info: kauaidancing@gmail.com
Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now
full schedule online at
Professional instruction for ages 3 through adult
Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Modern,
Flamenco, Contemporary and Lyrical jazz
Elite Company Groups
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Contact: Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Group `Ukulele Classes by Kirk Smart
-Michael Ruff, Kirk Smart and Will Lydgate every other Thursday 7:30pm?-Michael Keale every other Saturday 7:30
Every Wednesday, 7:30 pm
A History of ‘Ukulele and Steel
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Contact: Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633
Every Sunday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday Jazz & Blues Jam
Shutters Lounge, Kauai Beach Resort
Sit in and jam with some of Kauai’s best jazz musicians featuring Amit Heri on guitars, Mike Latif on bass, and Ron Margolis – drums and percussion. Guest musicians and vocalists always welcome. Vocalists, please bring charts and keys you sing in if you have that.
Admission: FREE
Shutters Lounge, Kauai Beach Resort
Info: Ron Margolis, (808) 346-7095
Every other Friday at the Sunset Grill in Port Allen
Not My First Rodeo Country Band
Classic & current country songs
Marty on drums, Dave Greenberg on vocals/bass,
Cindy Jackson on vocals/guitar, Jim Hollingsworth on vocals/pedal steel & electric guitar, Lee Richards on fiddle
Marty Leonard: (808) 635-6477
Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
EasyLiving Jazz Duet — Helen Turner, flute; Jeff Iglesia, guitar
Hukilau Lanai
www.easylivingjazz.com
Every Wednesday Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)
Larry & Lurline performing
Cafe Portofino, Kalapaki
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Friday Afternoon, 5:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Coconut Marketplace Center Stage, Waipouli
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Saturday, 1:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Kauai Museum, Lihue
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Larry Rivera Performs
Garden Island Grill, Koloa town
Contact: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Qi Gong Golden 8
A Beginning Qi Gong Class – ONGOING
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Lihue Neighborhood Center
Turn at AT&T on Kuhio Hwy, drive down two blocks to Eono St,
turn right and drive down one block to the Center; park in the
parking lot and go to the Old Main Hall.
Free for all ages
Questions: (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne
Fitness Classes in Kalaheo
Group Exercise offerings include Super Sculpt, Cardio & Strength Interval,
Smart Muscle Training, Boot Camp, Prenatal/postnatal Exercise
Location: Private Studio in Kalaheo, call 332-6320 for directions
Contact: Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,
puuwaifitness@gmail.com
Current schedule & fees online : www.puuwaifitnesskauai.com
Kupuna Wellness Ageless Beauty Fitness Program
with Rose T. Warken Ceballos, certified fitness trainer, instructor,
Wellness Guidance, Author
Monday, 8 – 9:30 am: Total Conditioning – Hanapepe N Ctr
Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 am: ChairAerobic-Koloa N Ctr
Wednesday, 8:00 – 9:30 am: Body and Mind Clarity – Kalaheo N Ctr
Friday, 8 – 9:30 am: Total Conditioning – Kalaheo N Ctr
Classes are free and for Seniors
You will need your doctor’s approval before beginning a new exercise program
Contact: (808) 652-8985; kupunawellness@gmail.com
Rose’s classes have support recognition from County of Kauai
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am
Aloha Aerobics
Stretch, step and weights – complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular; All Welcome
All Saints Gym, Kapaa
Contact: 822-3817
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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”
–Nelson DeMille
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