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MID-FEBRUARY 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
February 10 – March 1, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily;
Fridays 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Kauai Quilt Show
Over 60 locally made Quilts on Display; many for sale
KSA Gallery at Kukui Grove Shopping Center (next to Foot Locker)
Sponsored by Kauai Quilt Guild, Nene Quilters, Discount Fabric Warehouse, Kapaia Stitchery & Vicky’s Fabric
Contact: Lea at (808) 652-2261; leaingram.artist@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 15 – all day
Thursday, Feb 16 – afternoon only
February Consultation Dates with Master Hong
1451 South King St, Room 204, King Center Bldg
between Keeaumoku and Kaheka Streets
$300 for initial consultation & $225 for followup
www.qimaster.com
Friday – Saturday, Feb 17 – 18, 9:00 pm
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration Live Reggae Music
The Lambsbread plus special guests – Messenjah Selah and JC Subliminal, Revival
At Big Wave Daves, 4-1373 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
$20
February 17 – March 5
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 7:00 pm
Sundays – 4:00 pm (2 tix left for opening night/Sat sold out)
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.
Tickets $5 off opening weekend. Reception with cast and director after opening night performance; refreshments will be served.
NO HOLDOVER, so don’t procrastinate – get your tickets now!
There will be a Pay-What-You-Can Preview on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7pm with tickets by donation at the door only.
Saturday, February 18, 11 am – 12 pm
David Penhallow Scott Book Signing
“Murder at the Coco Palms Hotel”
Kauai Museum Courtyard
Cost $15
Info: (808) 245-6931
Starting February 19 through March 2017
Botanical Illustration Workshop by
Wendy Hollander, botanical artist, illustrator, author and instructor
Workshop options: one, two or three weeks
Existing members 10% discount by emailing members@ntbg.org before registering
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Monday, February 20, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
Malie Foundation with Community Hula Night
“Weeeeha! It?s going to be an ‘ Uwehe, Ami & Slide Kind of Evening!”
Don’t miss the wild and wacky unexpected antics of the Malie gang!
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 pm
Kauai Historical Society presents
“No Billboards in Paradise”
The History of thye Outdoor Circle
Featuring Maureen Murphy
Lihue Public Library Conference Room
Free to members; $5 donation for non-members
Contact: (808) 245-3373; www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org
Helen Wong Smith, Executive Director
Wednesday, February 22, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
“Beer for a Cause” at Kauai Beer Company, 4265 Rice St,.
For every pint and goblet sold on February 22, Kauai Beer
Company will donate $1.00 to Kumu’s Cupboard
KUMU’S CUPBOARD, Kauai’s FREE Store for Teachers
Now open at Kukui Grove Center
Support new Nonprofit that provides free school supplies to
teachers and other educational staff
Contact: kumuscupboard@gmail.com; (808) 639-4675; Elyse Litvack
Wednesday, February 22, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
First Kaua’i Hula Girl Japan Competition – Ho’onani Hula Celebration
“A Lei of Kauai Stars” with
8 performances by Hui O Mapuana’s Hula Nani’s from Japan;
special guest “Ukulele Paradise” Band under Mr Toshihiko Harasawa
Lua’u Maka’iwa at Courtyard at Marriott
Hawaiian Blessing by Kahu Chock;
Oli and Kahiko by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro; Emcees Lady Ipo Kahaunaele, Kumu Hula Maka Herrod and Art Umezu
Tickets $10 adults, 18 years plus; $15 at door
Available art Kauai Museum & Kauai Music & Sounds
Food Booth, Tropical Beverage Station, Crafts Fair
Friday, February 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Eat Dessert First Scholarship Fundraiser
Online Tickets: www.zonta-kauai.org/eat-
Entertainment by JazzFire; Silent Auction
Mardi Gras dress a must!
Drinks to accompany desserts: Kauai Coffee, Organo Gold Black Tea and Ice Latte; No host bar available
$30 per person (pre-sale); $35 per person (at the door)
Contact: Zonta Club of Kauai (808) 332-5654; zontakauai@gmail.com
Friday, February 24, 10:00 am – Sunday, February 26, 5:30 pm
Waimea Town Celebrations – Waimea Round Up Rodeo
8 Days of Events
The largest traditional rodeo in all of the Hawaiian Islands featuring Paniolo Po’o, Wai U and double Mugging, unique to Hawaii Rodeos. Team Roping on Friday, 10 am – 5:30 pm; free to spectators
Admission on Saturday/Sunday: $5 Adults; $3 Child, 5 – 12 yrs old
Food concession and crafts available
2/19/17 – Mana Time Trail
2/20/17 – Waimea Film Festivals, HIFF Hana Hou
2/22/17 – Ambassador of Aloha
2/23/17 Tales & Treats
2/24 – 2/26 Waimea Round Up Rodeo
2/24 – 2/25 – Heritage of Aloha Ho’olaule’a
Ticket information: Kevin Blackstad; (808) 645-1510; kelkob@hawaii.rr.com
Saturday, February 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
KISS Concert – JAZZ
Swing, Latin, Smooth, Rock, Funk & Blues
Dhyana Dunville, Mike Kobayashi, Mary Ellen Kopitzke, Christine Melamed, Steve Backinoff, Trishana Star, Melissa Mojo, Diana Leone, Siri Shabad; Hank Curtis – Music Director & Piano; Dennis Pierson, Drums; Paul Foti on Bass; Philip Brautigam as Emcee
All Saints Church, Kapaa
Free
Contact: (808) 822-0545
Monday, February 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2017 – “Music Is Our Kuleana”
Herb Ohta Jr., David Kamakahi, Jon Yamasato
“The Stars Will Be Shining on Us!”
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
March Arts & Culture Events
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, Lihau Paik, Chucky Chock, Darryl Gonsalves, Lady Ipo, Kawika Sproat and Ed Punua
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact: giac05@icloud.com
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
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
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
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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
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; available at the HOT Box Office,
(808) 596-7858
Local tickets outlets TBA
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 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Hookena
Horace Dudoit, Chris Kamaka, Glen Smith, Ben Vegas, Maile Gibson, Leinaala Pavao Jardin’s dancers
Kauai Beach Resort
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.
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 from3:45 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 & sons of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East
Non-partner; everyone welcome!
Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street
Contact: Don: dondancing@gmail.com; or Esti: 822-4599
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
Mondays, 7:30 pm – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Kapaa Neighborhood Center
YMCA-sponsored Tango Kauai Dance Club
Classes open to the public
No experience or partner necessary
Tango Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm – Small Town Coffee Shop, music and dancing
Info: Maurizia Zanin, (808) 635-8049, www.tangokauai.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
Saturdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays
Doug and Sandy McMaster’s traditional Slack Key/Ukulele Talk Story
Children of the Land Center (Under Clock Tower, Kauai Shopping Village, Kapaa)
Admission $20/$15
Free Gift Drawing
Info: 826-1469
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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