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Ten Mondays at the Kaua’i Beach Resort
Monday, January 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Malie Foundation Community Hula Night
Monday, January 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Papakolea Serenaders
(Puka Asing, Taneesha Asing, Cory Mau, Jonah Solatorio)
Monday, February 3, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo
Monday, February 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Michael Pili Pang – The Story of Hula in Songs
Monday, February 17, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Kupaoa & the Ke ‘Ala Aumoe Dancers
Monday, February 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
NUE – Na ‘Ukulele ‘Ekolu
(Bryan Tolentino, Kama Hopkins, Halehaku Seabury)
Monday, March 2, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Napua Greig
Monday, March 9, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Walt Keale & LT Smooth
Monday, March 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Natalie Ai & I’olani Kamau’u & Sha-Lei Kamau’u
Monday, March 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
‘Oiwi/John Mahi presents Kauai Falsetto Singers
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Mid-December Arts & Culture Events
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday; December 6 – 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Festival of Lights Kauai-style Holiday Wonderland inside the Historic County Building; Showcase “Trash to Treasure” Folk Art Decorations by Auntie Josie Chansky
In the Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Lihue
Info: (808) 241-4946
Friday, December 13, 6:45 – 9:00 pm
Hui o Kalama Ola presents
“In the Name of Aloha” Benefit Ho’ike
10:00 am – 8:00 pm Crafts Fair/Silent Auction
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ono Grinds for Lunch
4:00 – 8:30 pm Ono Grinds for Dinner
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Honorees: Mama Ane Kanahele, Daisy LaFrance Keahikuni Kapaka-Arboleda, Laola Kawehionapua Monica Peahu Rapozo, Frances Eliza Keliinani Petersen Kamoku
Live Music & Hula featuring Puna Kalama Dawson, Nathan Kalama, Maka Herrod, Troy Lazaro, DJ Yaris, Kuuilei Keamoi, Puni Patrick; Also Kumu Aloha, Lei’ohu Ryder & Maydeen ‘Iao, Nelson Kaai
Performances by:
Na Kupuna O Kalamaola I Maluhialani – Nathan Kalama
Ka Ipu Ha’a ‘O kekau’ ilani Na Pua Hala ‘O Kau’ai – Puna Kalama Dawson
Na Hui O Kamakaokalani – Maka Herrod
H?lau Hula ‘O Hali’ileo – Kawaiola Yaris & Kuulei Keamoi
H?lau Ka P? Hula o H?nano – Troy Allen Hinano Lazaro
Kupuna Klub – Puni Patrick
Live Music by: ‘Oiwi (John Kepa Mahi, Kawaiola Yaris, Bronson Aiwohi); Island Sons (Kane Pa, Omi de Jesus, Jonah Cummings); Soulgood Family (Aimee & Jeremy Brown)
To benefit Ho’omana Learning Life Skills Center & Thrift Store
(Physically, mentally & disabled Community Members)
Info & Tickets: www.hoomanainc.org/events
Friday, December 13, 7:00 pm
Kauai Community College Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Featuring everything from Jazz to Classical music! There will be music for all tastes and the concert is free!
At the KCC Performing Arts Center
FREE!
Info: Sarah Tochiki at (808) 387-6772 or tochikis@hawaii.edu
Saturday, December 14, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
2019 Kauai Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair
Old K-Mart Location, Kukui Grove Center, 4303 Nawiliwili Rd
Cost: FREE
Info: (808) 241-4946
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kauai Shinbuyo Kai Japanese Dance Performance
Enjoy some of your favorite Japanese songs & dances to celebrate the dance legacy by the late Mrs. Aiko Nakaya; guest performances by East Minyo Dance Club & Azuma Dance Group
Kukui Grove Center – Center Stage
Sponsored by the Kauai Japanese Cultural Society
www.kauaijac.org
Saturday, December 14, 4:00 pm start time
Kaulana Kilauea and the Kauai NS Lions Club proudly present
5th Annual Kilauea Christmas Concert
Featuring the Kauai Christmas Choir, Kilauea School Keiki, Patrick Landeza, Kilauea Social Club, The Lim Family, Miss Aloha Hula 2006 Namakana Lim-Carvalho, Kupaoa and the Ke ‘Ala Aumoe Dancers
Food for purchase by Kilauea Noodle Co, North Shore Grinds Food Truck, Kilauea School PTSA
Kilauea Park
Door Donation: 1 can of food/person for North Shore Food Pantry
Donations appreciated to Kaulana Kilauea, 501 c3 nonprofit organization, kaulanakilauea@gmail.com; (808) 258-66877
Saturday, December 14 – Sunday, December 15
WIT – Women In Theatre Rummage Sale
Vintage items, clothing, books, kitchen, furniture, everything!
At Kukui Grove next to Kauai Bakery
Info or to donate: (808) 635-3727
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 15, 3:00 pm
The Kauai Chorale Concerts
“A Great English Christmas”
S. Morris Wise, Artistic Director
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $15 Advance; $18 at Door, $6 Students
Online: www.KauaiChorale.com
Ticket Outlers: Wrangler Steakhouse; Pono Market; The Hanapepe Bookstore; Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co; Scotty’s Music; North Shore Pharmacy; Lappert’s Ice Cream
Sunday, December 15, 5:30 pm
Kauai Voices ‘Ohana Holiday Concerts
Randy Leonard, Artistic Director
Monica Chung & Virginia Shepherd, Accompanists
Kukui Grove Food Court, Lihue
Free & Open to the Public
Donations gratefully accepted
Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 pm
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band Winter Concert
Featuring students for the 2nd and 3rd Year Bands and the CKMS Jazz Band. Come and join us for a night of great music!
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Kilohana Playcourt
FREE!
For more information, contact Sarah Tochiki at 808-387-6772 or sarah.tochiki@k12.hi.us
Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
The Shops at Kukui’ula – Palm Court
Make your own designer Block Print Tote Bag
with Shannon Hiramoto of MachineMachine
assisted by GIAC Volunteers
www.theshopsatkukuiula.com
Thursday, December 19, 7:00 pm
Kauai Voices ‘Ohana Holiday Concerts
Randy Leonard, Artistic Director
Monica Chung & Virginia Shepherd, Accompanists
St Michael & All Angels Church, Lihue
Free & Open to the Public
Donations gratefully accepted
Friday, December 20, 6:00 pm
Kauai Voices ‘Ohana Holiday Concerts
Randy Leonard, Artistic Director
Monica Chung & Virginia Shepherd, Accompanists
Anaina Hou Community Park Porter Pavilion, Kilauea
Free & Open to the Public
Donations gratefully accepted
Saturday, December 21, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Waimea Public Library special holiday hours
Free Christmas-themed crafts and a cookie decorating station for kids as well as “oshibana” (pressed flowers) cardmaking for teens & adults
Third annual used book sale from 2:00 – 5:30 pm
Light refreshments will be served
Info: (808) 338-6848, Michelle Young
Saturday, December 21, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
The 13th Annual Kauai Sings Christmas
“Tinsel Tidings” Kauai’s best singers croon your favorite tunes
At Kilohana Luau Pavilion, Puhi
Fundraiser for Malama Pono Health Services
Cash bar & food available for purchase?Tickets: $30 advance – $35 at the door
Reserved tables of ten available — $300
Info: Jason Blake, (808) 246-9577
December 21, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ke Kula Mele Winter Concert (Oahu Event)
Enjoy the music of Ke Kula Mele – School of Hawaiian music under the direction of Kumu Alan Akaka. Students will perform songs about things that are ono and fun, such as food or a luau or spending time with friends, as well as some holiday songs. Students will perform on steel guitar, ‘ukulele, guitar and Hawaiian style bass for this Winter Concert
Windward Mall; 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe
Free & Open to the public
Info: (808) 235-1143; www.kekulamele.com; alan@himele.com
Saturday, December 21, 8:00 pm (Honolulu Event)
Hawaii Public Radio & Hawaii Theatre Center present
Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned
Using audio clips, music & video, the creator and host of This American Life shares lessons & stories from his life and career in storytelling; followed by Q&A
Hawaii Theatre Center, Honolulu
Tickets: $100
Info: Hawaii Public Radio
Saturday, December 21, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 22, 3:00 pm
Chamber Music Kauai, the island’s only vocal and orchestral ensemble dedicated exclusively to classical music, will present its “Classical/Christmas” concerts
Includes orchestral music by Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn and vocal music by Rachmaninoff, Palestrina, and folk arrangements from Russia.
Celtic harpist Sylvia Woods will be one of the featured performers.
St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue.
Admission is $15 general, and $10 for those under 22 years of age. Cash or local check only (sorry, no credit cards).
Info: Greg Shepherd: (808) 482 1455.
Sunday, December 22, 6:30 pm
Po’ohala Presents a Holiday Concert w/ HAPA
Barry Flanagan & Keli’i Kanealii
Bringing awareness of Bullying, Depression & Suicide
Kauai Christian Fellowship (on Koloa ByPass Road)
Tickets $45 advance/$55 at the door
Ticket Outlets: www.poohala.org/hapaconcert ;
Kalaheo Coffee Company; Studio 203 (next to Tipo Top);
Kauai Christian Fellowship; South Campus; The Wine Shop, Koloa
January 2020 — Arts & Culture Events
Saturday, January 18, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Doors open at 4:00 pm for theater seating
Arts & Crafts Fair open 1:00 – 6:00 pm
The Kupuna Group presents
Ho’oulu Ke Ola O Na Pua (To enrich the lives of the flowers-children) presents “No Na Keiki” – A concert for and by the children of Kauai
Featuring Kaua’i talent from Keiki to Kupuna:
‘Oiwi;
Leahi w/ dancers of Luau Kalamaku;
Halau Ori Uvira w/ Kumu Nick Kaneakua;
Tamate’a Nui o Kaua’i w/ Kumu Wailana Dasalia-Duarte;
Halau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano w/ Kumu Troy Allen Hinano Lazaro; Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi’ilani w/ Kumu Donna Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick; Koloa School Keiki Hula & ‘Ukulele Band w/ Kumu Rachel Iha;
Kawaikini Elementary School Students;
Kapa’a Elementary School Students w/ Na Kumu Inoa Aniu, Alohalani Nunes & U’ilani Gutierrez);
Ho’oulu Ke Ola O Na Pua, Kauai Hawaiian Studies Kupuna & Kumu
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
To benefit a Statewide Kupuna Conference in Huleia, Kauai/June 2020; and support Hawaiian Studies classroom resources
Tickets Online at www.Eventbrite.com
Tickets: VIP $30 early bird/ $40 after January 9
General Admission: $15 early bird/ $20 after January 9
Keiki: $5
Info: Inoa Ainu; (808) 651-2811
Vendors Info: Sarah (808) 635-1725
Thursdays to Sundays; January 17th – February 2, 2020
Thursday-Saturday 7:00 pm; Sundays 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players present
The Rocky Horror Show
Directed by Jennifer Downs
Kapa Theatrical Warehouse, Puhi
www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
January 18 – 20
Coconut Weaving Camp at Kokee
w/ Uncle Eugene Onio Punzal
Two-day workshop including sleeping arrangements, meals, 20 hours of instruction, supplies & materials for hats, baskets, trays, fish, buggy whips, stars and balls.
Limited Space Available
Info & reservation: (808) 245-6931, Kauai Museum
Monday, January 20, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Kaua’i Interfaith Round Table (IROK) Presents
“Lift Every Voice and Sing!”
Martin Luther King, Jr’s 91st Birthday & National Holiday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Videos w/ discussion
12:00 – 2:00 pm: Round Table Lunch w/ Facilitators
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Musical & Spoken presentations in sanctuary
Saint Michael’s Sanctuary, Lihue
Info: Steve Backinoff, (808) 346-2587; sbackinoff@gmail.com
Monday, January 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 1 Malie Foundation w/ Community Hula Night
Learn Hula from Maka Herrod, Nathan Kalama plus 4 Kumu Hula
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Monday, January 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 2 – Papakolea Serenaders: Puka Asing, Taneesha Asing, Cory Mau, Jonah Solatorio + Edward Punua
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
February 2020 — Arts & Culture Events
Saturday, February 1
Hawaii Arts Alliance honoring 2019 Alfred Preis Honoree:
Aaron Mahi — conductor, performer, composer, arranger, educator, pastor and chef — bandmaster and conductor of the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Honolulu Symphony, German Medal of Merit awardee from Republic of Germany and recipient of the Golden Ring of Honor from the Association of German Musicians, and currently with the Sovereign String Ensemble of Hawaii.
At the Halekulani
Info: www.hawaiiartsalliance.org
Monday, February 3, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 3 – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Friday – Sunday, February 7 – 9, 2020 (Hawaii Island Event)
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
Hawaii Steel Guitar Masters, workshops, jam sessions, open stage
Sessions where amateur & professional Hawaiian Steel Guitarists can present their own program to festival guests
Celebrating grand re-opening and completion of hotel renovation
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Worldwide
Kohala Coast of the Island of Hawaii
Free to the Public
Info: (808) 375-9379; www.himele.org/hmevents.html
Saturday, February 8; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; registration at 8:00 am
?Ahahui K?wila Hawai?i O Mo?ikeha presents
Ka Moku O Manokalanip? P??ani Makahiki
A community event featuring Ancient Hawaiian Games, Awards, a Kaua?i made Craft Fair, Cultural Demonstrations, Displays by community groups, and Ono Food.
Vidinha Soccer Field, L?hu?e
Saturday, February, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Registration/Check-in begins at 8:00am
Gate opens to the public at 8:30am
Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00am
P??ani (games) begin at 10:00am
Kama??ina and Malihini (visitors) ages 5 and above are invited to compete in multiple games.
No Entry Fee
Info: Julie – (808) 635-9028; makahikikauai@gmail.com
Monday, February 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 4 – Michael Pili Pang – Story of Hula in Songs
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Monday, February 17, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 5 – Kupaoa — Lihau & Kellen Paik
& the Ke ‘Ala Aumoe Dancers
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Thursday, February 20, 9:00 am
43rd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Kauai Paniolo Showdown Rodeo
Largest traditional rodeo in the Hawaiian Islands – Paniolo Poowalu & Double Mugging, unique to Hawaii Rodeos
The Friendship Do Ranch (old Waimea Dairy)
Tickets: $5 – Adults; $3 – Children 5 – 12 yrs
Info: Historic Waimea Theater & Cultural Arts Center,
(808) 651-5744
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm
43rd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Tales & Treats
Stories & Songs from the Hawaiian Cowboy, Hawaiian Storyteller Moses Good explore Duke Kahanamoku
Historic Waimea Theater
Info: Historic Waimea Theater & Cultural Arts Center,
(808) 651-5744
Friday, February 21, 5:30 pm
43rd Annual Waimea Town Celebration:
Heritage of Aloha Ho’olaulea
Old Waimea Sugar Mill, Waimea
Free & Open to the Public
Info: Historic Waimea Theater & Cultural Arts Center,
(808) 651-5744
Thursdays – Sundays; February 20 — March 8
Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:00 pm; Sundays 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players presents
“She Kills Monsters”
Sweet tale of friendship, loss and acceptance
Directed by Jenna Cedusky; written by Qui Nguyen
Puhi Warehouse Theater, 4411 Kikowaena St, Puhi
Tickets Online: www.KauaiCommunityPlayers.org
Monday, February 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 6 – NUE – Na ‘Ukulele ‘Ekolu
(Bryan Tolentino, Kama Hopkins, Halehaku Seabury)
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
March Arts & Culture Events
Monday, March 2, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 7 – Napua Greig
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Monday, March 9, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 8 – Walt Keale & LT Smooth
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
10th Annual Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
Ho’okupu protocol ceremony begins at 11:00 am;
exhibits, live music, hula, entertainment, food & crafts booths
Anahola Beach Park – mauka side, Anahola
Turn makai from highway 56 on to Anahola Road
Free & Open to the Public
Info: La Contrades or Kahanu Keawe – khpono@gmail.com;
(808) 392-6119
Monday, March 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 9 – Natalie Ai & I’olani Kamau’u & Sha-Lei Kamau’u
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Saturday, March 21, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Garden Island Arts Council presents
Hawaiian Sovereign String Band Concert
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Ticketed Event
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
Monday, March 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2020: “Hula, Mele & Mo’olelo”
Week 10 – ‘Oiwi/ John Mahi presents Kauai Leo Kie Kie Singers
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com; www.
https://www.facebook.com/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
Every second Saturday of the month: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Open House at Warehouse 3540
music, food, shops and galleries
3540 Koloa Road, Lawai
Info: Leah Brown (808) 346-1523
Every Wednesday, 1:00 pm
Paper Craft Maker Space
Cut, Paste, Fold, Assemble, Color, Shape, Laugh, Learn with other paper craftors and paper maker artists – individual or group projects
Gifts for yourself or to sell at the Library book sales
Lihue Public Library Conference Room, 4344 Hardy Street?Info: (808) 241-3222, Carolyn Larson
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: “…and how does your garden grow?”
United side: “Malama HULEIA”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai OED
(open to all passengers in transit)?Info: giac05@icloud.com
Kauai Community Players 2020 Season:
The Rocky Horror Show — This cult classic is over 40 years old and is playing to sold out audiences nationwide. Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist.
Written by Richard O’Brien, directed by Jennifer Takenaka
She Kills Monsters — A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister.
Written by Qui Nguyen, directed by Jenna Cedusky
Noises Off – Noises Off is a farcical comedy of legendary proportions which, in three acts, shows what is happening on stage and behind the scenes while a chaotic theatre company is performing “Nothing On.”
Written by Michael Frayn; directed by Arnold Meister
Hair – “Hair tells the story of the “tribe”, a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the “Age of Aquarius” living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War.
Books & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado; Music by Galt MacDermot’
Directed by Kevin Schwoebel
Every first Saturday of month, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lawai International Center Community Caring Day
Nurture grounds and plant orchids; lunch will be served
Bring gloves, clippers, sickles, rakes, weed whackers, hedge trimmers/cutters
Info: LM@hawaii.rr.com; (808) 639-4300; www.lawaicenter.org
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.
Sundays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Kalalea Anahola Farmers’ Hui, Hokualele Road
Mondays, 12:00, Koloa Sunshine Market, Annie Knudsen Ball Park
Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, Kukui Grove Sunshine Market, next to K-Mart
Mondays & Fridays, 3 – 7 pm, Kealia Farm Market & tours, Lanai
Tuesdays, 3 – 4 pm, Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Kalalea Anahola Farmers’ Hui,
Wednesdays, 3 – 4:30 pm, Kapaa New Town Park
Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Hanapepe Sunshine Market, Park
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Kilauea Sunshine Market, Neighborhood Center
Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Lihue Sunshine Market, Vidinha Stadium
Saturday, 9:30 am – 1:00, KCC Sunshine Market, Kauai Community College
Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00, Kilauea Sunshine Market, Anaina Hou Comm Ctr
Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Hanalei Sunshine Market, Waioli Park
Kauai County Farm Bureau presents:
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 6:00 pm, Kauai Culinary Market, The Shops at Kukuiula
Saturdays, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Kauai Community Market, KCC parking lot
Info: KCFB (808) 855-5429; KCC Market Manager (808) 652-3217
The Mokan Nokan Show
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episodes — http://mokannokan.com/the-
Info: Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.
www.mokannokan.com
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
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/
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
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 Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Kauai Baby Swimming Safety Skills
Lava Lava Beach Club
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
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
December 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Crownless)
Coconut Weaving with Eugene Onio Punzal
30-year Weaving Veteran offers 5 workshops at monthly sessions as part of their Cultural Outreach Program
Kauai Museum
WS Fees: WS 1 $85; WS 2 $85; 3 baskets $60;
Regular Hat $45; Crownless $45
Contact Kauai Museum for free 45-min demo to any Kauai School
Info: (808) 245-6931
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
Info: Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931
Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
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
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, 4:00 – 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
Ongoing & drop in adult guests are welcome; No prior experience required
Kilauea Dance & Fitness Center
$15 donation
Info: Call Fern Merle-Jones, (808) 639-0964; bless2u@aloha.net
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 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
Kauai Dance Theatre
Summer/Fall Term begins August 12?12 week dance sessions in Kalaheo for ages 4 yrs to adult
Ballet – Pre-ballet through Ballet Level V
Tap Dance – beginner, intermediate, morning short term adult classes
Private lessons in ballet, tap, contemporary styles available
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
For more info: visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com or see KDT’s Facebook page
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 Sunday, 4:30-7:30 pm
Open Mic
Paco’s Tacos Cantina, Poipu
www.openmickauai.com
Every Sunday, 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
Easy Living 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
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,
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 has 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
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