giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Mid-November to Mid-December 2009 Art & Culture Events
Support GIAC: For every $100 pledged to KKCR with the option to support GIAC, GIAC will receive 1 month of Underwriting messages on KKCR. GIAC is continuously “bringing arts to the people and people to the arts.”
Poster by Carrie Johnson, Andarta Designs
KKCR Phone numbers: 826-7771, 826-7774, toll-free: 866-275-1112
KKCR Frequencies: 90.9FM Northshore, 92.7FM Anahola/Moloa’a, 91.9FM everywhere else, 95.1 Oceanic Cable, online at www.kkcr.org
November 13, 14, 7:00 pm (final week)
Island School High School presents
“Little Shop of Horrors” written by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken
Music in the style of 1960’s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown
third longest running musical & highest grossing production in off-Broadway history
directed by Peggy Ellenburg; music direction by Rose Alfiler
Island School Theatre
Tickets: $6 available at Island School office and cast members/$8 at the door
Contact: <peggy@ischool.org> 246-0233, ext 262
November 12, 16, 19
Mondays/Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Photoshop Classes
Location: Hale Luana B&B
Kapuna Road, Kilauea Mile Marker 19
www.haleluana.com (directions)
Fee: $195
Register: Call Johnathan Green, 332-5365
If you own Photoshop and fighting it too long to understand it, this is your opportunity to learn, experience and use the power of Photoshop to make the creations that rest in your mind. Get light years ahead of where you are now in just four classes.
Photoshop’s Preferences, the Bridge’s Preferences, the Bridge, Camera RAW, Photoshop Tools, Layers, Actions, Masks, Adjustment Layers and more.
Questions? Call Johnathan Green at 332-5365
Thursday, November 12, 5:30 pm
Dr Jennifer Kahn, Bishop Museum & Alan Carpenter, Hawaii State Parks will present photographic documentary
Daily Life in Ancient Kaua’i – Archaeological Investigations at Miloli’i Valley
Frear Center for Hawaiian Culture & the Arts, Island School
Free & open to the public, donations welcome
Refreshments will be served
Contact: Mary Requilman, 245-3373, Kauai Historical Society
www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org/events
Entry deadline: November 12, $5 Entry Fee per category
Friday, November 13, 6:00 pm to Sunday, November 15, noon
Aston Kauai Beach at Maka’iwa
1st Annual Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Weigh-in: Sunday, November 12, 9:00 am – Noon
Live entertainment, Barbecue, cold drinks available for sale
75% of entry fees = cash prizes for 1st place winner in each category; 25% of all entry fees donated to Kauai Food Bank
Contact: Amy Christmas, <Amy.Christmas@astonhotels.com>
Thursday, Friday, Nov 12 & 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, Nov 14 & 15, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grandmaster Hong – Emitting Life Force Energy & Qi Gong 3 & 4
Tuition $495 when prepaid by 11/07; $545 thereafter (includes manual & lunches)
$125 for returning students
Reservations: call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Friday, November 13, 4:30 pm
Chainsaws and Cheer – Kukui Grove’s International Holiday Ice Sculpting Expo
4:30 pm – Ice will start flying in freestyle ice-carving exhibition by
five artists from Japan and Hawaii turning 400-pound block of ice into art
5:30 pm Entertainment by Ivo Monrow Miller
7:00 pm Hawaiian falsetto singer Leokane Pryor
Autograph session following performance for Pryor’s CDs “Home Malanai” and “Maunahele”
The ice-art will be on display throughout the evening
Free event
Info: 245-7784, www.kukuigrovecenter.com or www.twitter.com/kukuigrove or www.facebook.com/kukuigrovecenter
Friday, November 13, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Free Pilates & Healthy Back Exercise demonstration
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
4544 Kukui Street, Kapaa
Contact Terri Hunter, 639-1313
Dolphin Touch, 822-4414
Performance Dates:
Friday, November 13, 20, 27, 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 21, 28, 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15, 22, 29, 4:00 pm
CINDERELLA by Rodgers and Hammerstein
One of Broadway’s most beloved stories brought to you by
Hawaii Children’s Theatre & Kauai Community Players
Gala Fundraiser: Friday, November 13, 5:00 – 9:30 pm
Dinner & Dancing & Show/ Preferred Theatre Seating/Back Stage Tour/Chance to win a walk-on role
$50 donation per person
Reservations 346-9081 or 246-8985/ Tables of 10 available
Benefit for Salvation Army and Kauai Food Bank:
Sunday, November 15 – Tickets are $5 if you bring food or money donation to theatre
Show Tickets: $10 from cast, $12 at outlets, $15 at door/$12 for students & seniors, Children under 4 are free
Tix Outlets: Borders, Kalaheo Coffee Co, Progressive Expressions, Papaya’s, Larry’s Music,
North Shore Pharmacy, Cake Nouveau
Info: 639-2437
www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com
November 13-15,
Three-day celebration honoring the Episcopal Saints of Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma
King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma founded the Episcopal Church in Hawaii and created many institutions to benefit the Hawaiian people including St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Queen’s Hospital, the Iolani School, and St. Andrew’s Priory for Girls.
Friday night, November 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Benefit Concert and Silent Auction will feature performers Mark Rossi, Pua Rossi-Fukino, Wally and Polei, Manulele, Jeff Mira, Henry Adam Curtis, Iris Downey, Malani Bilyeu, and friends.
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
4364 Hardy Street at Umi Street, Lihue
$25 donation includes pupus, drinks, and dessert.
Tickets are available now at the church office or at www.stmichaels-kauai.org.
All proceeds benefit the children, youth, outreach, and music ministries of St. Michael’s.
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
All Angels Craft Fair – the island’s finest crafts, craft persons and Lau Lau plates for $8.00.
All worship services feature music and dance as a tribute to Kamehameha IV and Emma.
Sunday, November 15th, at 9:45 a.m. – main service
Sunday, November 15th, at 9:15 a.m. – dedication of the Goodale Ministry Center.
The Goodale Center houses the church’s Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, the Representative Payee Program, The Zone Youth Center, and a Pre-Teen Classroom. The Center honors Hobey and Nancy Goodale for their tireless efforts and generous support of St. Michael’s ministries.
Info: 245-3796 or visit www.stmichaels-kauai.org.
November 13 – 15
Friday, November 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Film Festival Kick-Off – Common Ground, Kilauea
includes gourmet organic dinner of Kauai grown produce
“Life, Love and Laughter” 90-min sneak peek by Donavan Frankenreiter
Tickets $75 per person, online at <www.kauaipacific.org>
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Kauai Pacific School Presents
The LA International Children’s Film Festival
at Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
featuring films from around the world w/
feature films, documentaries, live-action and animation
Screening #1 10:30am(2-6yrs old)
Screening #2 11:45am(2-6yrs old)
Screening #3 1pm(6-11yrs old)
Screening #4 2:15pm(6-11yrs old)
w/Drawing For Animation Workshop 3:30pm-4:45pm
Screening #5 3:30pm(Teens 12-18)
w/Drawing For Animation Workshop led by Dreamworks animator, Andrew Marshel
Workshop open to ages 6 – 18; 5pm-6:30pm
Workshop fee $35 (40 scholarships available for this workshop)
7pm Coraline-The Animated Stop-Motion Fantasy Film
Admission: $5 per screening; tickets sold at door
Contact: Denise Dion-Scoyni <denise@kauaipacific.org>
<www.kauaipacific.org/los-angeles-international-chil.asp>
Friday, November 13, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
“The Value of Historical Studies in our World”
by Warren Nishimoto, Oral History Department, University of Hawai’i
Guest Panel: Dr. Mitsugi Nakashima, Andy Bushnell, John Lydgate, John Plews
Hanapepe Storybook Theatre, 3814 Hanapepe road
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
“How to Conduct an Oral History Interview” workshop
by Warren Nishimoto, Oral History Department, University of Hawai’i
Hanapepe Storybook Theatre upstairs classroom
Light Lunch provided/Enrollment limited
Application available at Storybook Theatre, Koke’e Museum, Kaua’i Historical Society, email <director@storybook.org>
Sponsored by Hawaii Community for the Humanities, Storybook Theatre,
Koke’e Natural History Museum, Kaua’i Historical Society
Friday November 13th – 7:30pm (doors open at 7 pm)
John Cruz in Concert + band
Church of the Pacific in Princeville, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
$25 reserved/$20 general admission
Buy tickets at www.johncruz.com
Contact: Leslie Truglio, 808-285-5778 cell
Saturday November 14th – 7:30pm (doors open at 6:45 pm)
John Cruz in Concert + band
special West Kauai performance
Waimea Theatre, 9691 Kaumuali’i Hwy
808-285-5778
http://www.waimeatheater.com
$20 reserved/$15 general admission
Buy tickets at www.johncruz.com
Entries taken: Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 21, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
KSA Holiday Show: Small Works 2009
KSA Exhibition Space, Kukui Grove
Juror: Jaimey Hamilton, University of Hawaii lecturer: Art History, Chairman of the Visiting Artist Program.
Juror Lecture: TBA
All works no larger than 16″x16″x16″, frames included. 2-D work must be ready to hang. All artwork must be well crafted and able to be handled.
Restrictions: No Pic-frames, no shrink-wrap and no saran-wrap.
Five (5) entries per artist, $5.00 per entry, with a minimum of one artwork per person selected by the juror for exhibition.
“off the wall” exhibition, with the juror selecting a “2nd tier” of artworks to be held in reserve. When a Small Works piece is purchased, it may be taken at the time of sale. The show chairperson will select a replacement from the reserved artworks.
A blank tree ornament will be offered to artists on entry day to embellish for our “art” tree. Please return it at the opening, it will be offered for sale and should be marked with the price. The ornament’s sale is a donation to KSA.
The show prospectus will be sent by mail and email at the beginning of November. Please try to have it filled out prior to entry day, as we are trying to facilitate a faster entry process for you and everyone else.
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Art Walk in Old Kapa’a Town
Weekly every Saturday night
featuring local artists, music, food, prizes, entertainment;
shops, restaurants, art galleries will be open
public invited to take part in this weekly event
Contact: Angelique Ell, <angie@aelldesign.com>
Saturday, November 14, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
CD Release Party
Keale, Don Kaulia, LT Smooth
Shutters Lounge at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
No cover charge – come enjoy the music
Contact: 808.382.2009
Sunday, November 15, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Garden Island Range and Food Festival
Taste local foods/A Family Affair/Makahiki for Keiki/Prize Drawings
Location: Kilohana Lu’au Pavilion
Limited Tickets for Sale; Almost sold out so hurry
call 634-5353 or 652-2802 to reserve
Tickets also at Scotty’s Music, Gaylords Restaurant,
Hanalei Music, Vicky’s Fabrics
Contact: Barbara Bennett, 338-0111
Sunday, November 15, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Annual Kiho’alu Slack Key Guitar Festival
Six Hours of Hawaii’s awesome Kiho’alu Musicians
Makana, Jeff Peterson, Keale, Ken Makuakane,
Paul Togioka, John Cruz, LT Smooth, Donald Kaulia,
Sandy & Doug McMaster, Stephen Inglis,
Norman Kaawa Solomon, Bobby Moderow
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
$5 donation at the door
Contact: Milton Lau, kahokuproductions@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 15, 2009 3–5 p.m.
Hawaiian Contemporary Musical Concert
Musical group Lilia in concert in the meadow at NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center
Advance tickets are available for $10 ($15 day of event)
Seating is limited so bring your own chair or mat
A portion of the proceeds will help support the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden
Lilia features Cindy Combs (slack key guitar and vocals), Anela Lauren (Celtic harp), Phil Watts (flute and sax), and Roger Jacobs (bass).
Food available for purchase from Monster Tacos.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call 742-2433.
Driving directions to the Southshore Visitors Center can be found at http://ntbg.org/gardens/DrivingDirections-ALLERTON.pdf
(from Jon Letman)
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Honolulu Theater for Youth
“Nightingale” adapted from Hans Christian Anderson
Recommended for Grades K-3
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Katie Mc Clellen @ 808-839-9885
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009, 9:00 am
Honolulu Theater for Youth
“The Three Year Swim Club” by Lee Tonouchi
A World Premiere Production
Recommended for Grades 4-6 and 7-12
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Katie Mc Clellen @ 808-839-9885
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Behind Blythe: Creative Direction Behind a Pop Cult Icon (Honolulu Event)
Lecture and book-signing by Junko Wong, creative director and arts entrepreneur
Special event as part of Degrees of Distinction: Alumni Invitational Exhibition
University of Hawaii Art Auditorium and Art Gallery
http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa/2009/11/17/10823.html
Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 pm
Charter Review Commission Subcommittee on County Governance
Public Informational Presentation: “Present Government Structure in Hawaii”
three expert panelists to provide a perspective on the current government structure in Hawaii — David Callies, John P. Whalen, Jan Tenbruggencate
Moderators: Bill Dahle, Diane Zachary
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, meeting rooms 1 & 2
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 7:00 pm
Kauai Community College & Kauai Concert Association present
Xiayin Wang-Classical Piano
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free Concert…Ticket Required
Tickets Available From KCA @ kauai-concert.org
Contact: KCA @ 245-7464 or KCC @ 245-8270
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 pm
“Forest Birds of Kaua’i” Lecture
Lucas Bahnke, Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
Efforts to protect Kauai’s imperiled native birds
NTBG Education Center, end of Papalina Rd, Kalaheo
Free lecture
Info: 322-7324
Friday, November 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Garden Nile Belly Dance Troupe performing
Tutu’s Soup Hale
Delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, fondue enjoyed with exciting middle eastern dance
Located at Kinipopo Shopping Center
Info: 808.639.9980
Friday, November 20, 7:00 pm
Na Palapalai CD Release Concert
Na Palapalai, Kupaoa, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina’ala
Kauai Community College PAC
Tickets: $20 pre-sale/$25 at door
Tix Outlets: Hawaiian Music Kiosk at Princeville Center, Pono Market,
Borders, Scotty’s Music, <www.napalapalaimusic.com>
Contact: Hulu Kupuna Productions, 808.258.6677
Saturday, November 21, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Weaving with Laua’e Fern” Workshop
Vanessa Helsham
NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center
(across from Spouting Horn, Poipu)
$5 fee for materials
Info: 742-2433
Saturday November 21, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
“Student Performance and Fall Recital”
Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Flamenco Spanish Dance
Kilauea Theater/ Calvary Chapel
Tickets $7 at the door
$5 in advanced from Magic Dragon Toy & Art (Princeville)
Call Jennifer Bell-Grey for more information 823-9588 or visit
www.jenballet.com
Saturday-Sunday, November 21 – 22
Drop Dance Intensive; Dancers Gotta Go (based in Canada)
Instructors: Michael Rhodes & Mark Kanemaru
Kauai Marriott Resort
Register w/ Tiffany Dodge, 245-1810
Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Global Climate Change: Impacts on Kauai
A Conference sponsored by Surfrider Foundation, Kauai UH Sea Grant Program, Kauai Community College
Topics and speakers are:
Brief Introduction Dr. Carl Berg, Surfrider Foundation – Kauai
Climate Overview: Rainfall/Drought Dr. Thomas Giambelluca, Univ. Hawaii, Dept. Geography
Stream Flow and Groundwater Dr. Gordon Tribble, USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center
Sea Level Rise: Coastal Problems Dr. Chip Fletcher, Univ. Hawaii, Dept. Geology & Geophysics
Ocean Changes: Coral Reefs Dr. Paul Jokiel, Univ. Hawaii, HIMB
Discussion Moderator Mr. James O’Connell, Univ. Hawaii, Sea Grant Extension Agent
Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
No registration fee
Pre-registration is requested and 200 participants are expected. Refreshments will be provided.
To pre-register please email cberg@pixi.com
For more information contact: Dr. Carl Berg (Surfrider Foundation) at 639-2968 or cberg@piixi.com
This conference will provide scientific information in layman’s terms on how the cumulative effects of various aspects of climate change are likely to impact Kauai’s future. Each speaker will address “Global Climate Change as it will affect Kauai” for about 30-45 minutes. The experts’ presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion forum, with questions taken from the audience. Another workshop, specifically focused on mitigating climate change effects and actually slowing the rate of change, is planned for next year.
This conference is designed for high school and college students, government officials and employees, farmers, representatives of Kauai’s major industries, including tourism, health care and the military, KIUC, community and environmental groups and interested members of the public.
Saturday, November 21, 7:00 pm
A History of Jazz Part III – The Blues in Jazz
Kirk Smart Band with guest artist Noel Jewkes
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Kirk Smart, 652-7226, ksmartmusic.com
Sunday, November 22, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Rejuvenation Qi Gong for beginners
Tuition: $200 includes 2 months of optional practice
Qi Center, Lihue
Register: 639-4300
Reservation Deadline: November 28
For reservations, contact: Lil Riley at 742-9027
The Mokihana Club Christmas Luncheon
December 5, 2009, 10:30AM-2:00PM
Hilton Kaua’i Beach Resort
Entertainment: Waimea Strumming Strings
$45
For further information contact: Gini Stoddard at 822-3348
Friday, November 27th, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
E Pule Kakou of Kauai and KESU Radio
Present Thanksgiving Prayers & Music
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free To The Public
Contact: Lon Malapit @ 639-1261
Three classes in art of portraiture (limited to 12 per class)
open to teens and adults, all levels of experience
Friday, November 27, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Black & white using charcoal or graphite
Saturday, November 28, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Color using pastels
Saturday, November 28, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Paint using watercolors
Drawing demonstrations, individual instruction, models, art supplies
$40 for each 3-hour class
Island School
Contact: Penny Nichols, 632-2132, <penny@ischool.org>
Saturday, November 28, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
30th Annual KAUAI HANDWORKS Crafts Fair
Longest running holiday Crafts event by 25 Kauai-made Craftors
Wilcox Cafeteria
Contact: Erlinda Bukoski 332-7220 or Bette Kobayashi 742-0306
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Women Artists of Kauai Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser for Nana’s House
Artists include Robin McCoy, Rocky Riedel, Aweepano Vivian Satow,
Dava Shepherd, Anna Skaradzinska, Helen Turner, Jana Viles,
Schar Freeman, Marionette
Live Hawaiian style music by Kenny Kealoulu Keliihoomalu,
painting demonstrations, gallery quality art,art gifts, ornaments, etc.
Hanapepe United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall (next to Hanapepe Library)
Free and open to the public
Saturday, November 28, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jocelyn Fujii Book signing
“Stories of Aloha: Homegrown Treasures of Hawaii”
to benefit Lawaii International Center
Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Center stage
Contact: qi@hawaii.rr.com
Saturday, November 28th, 2009, 6:30 pm
Malie Foundation/Kauai Mokihana Festival present
Kumu Hula Doric Kaleonui Yaris
CD Release Party and Concert
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Doric Yaris @ 651-8187
Sunday, November 29, 10 am – 3 pm (last Sunday)
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Brief video and talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
Monday, November 30, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Kaua`i Hospice 2009 Candle Lighting Memorial
Please join us in lighting a candle as a glowing symbol of remembrance and affection
for loved ones who have died or for those far away this holiday season.
The Aloha Church – (Across from Taco Bell in Lihue)
For information, call Kaua`i Hospice at 245-7277
Heads Up for December 2009
Friday, December 4, 6:00
Festival of Lights Parade
Rice Street – Historic County Building
Friday, December 4, 10-8pm
Kauai Museum’s annual Craft Fair
Enjoy the premier juried craft fair on the grounds of the Kauai Museum on
the corner of Rice Street and Eiwa Street in Lihue. Inside there is a bake
sale, silent auction, more crafts, and the best gift shop on the island!
Free entertainment and food booths round out the day.
Contact: Kauai Museum (808) 245-6931, www.kauaimusuem.org
Saturday, December 5, 9:30 – 4:30 pm
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Writing Workshop
Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Do you long to express your love of Hawai’i with the written word? Here’s your chance to unleash your creativity by spending a day with author and teacher Dorothy Hinshaw Patent and fellow writers exploring the wonders of Hawai’i’s native plant life in words. A biologist as well as an author, Dorothy will combine her knowledge of plants with invaluable writing tips and techniques to help you write expressively about this precious natural resource. She’ll share techniques that will help you sharpen your observations, reactions, and ideas; find
the focus for your writing; and create a fresh piece of work that will express your own unique creativity. By the end of the day, you’ll have a new appreciation for the island’s lush vegetation and for your own ability to express yourself through the written word.
Contact: Jennifer K. Downs, Marketing
Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
(808) 828-0575
Saturday, December 5
MAKE A MOUNTAIN WREATH FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
2009 Wreath Workshop at Koke’e
It’s become a mountain tradition
California Redwood and Monteray cypress will be used
Volunteer instructors – Linda Oshiro, Danelle Kaauwai, and Wai Kuapahi!
$15 fee is a fund-raiser for Hui o Laka
For a lively forest day of conservation craft, call 335-9975
Saturday, December 5, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Mokihana Club Christmas Luncheon
Delicious chicken cordon bleu w/ all the trimmings
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Entertainment: Waimea Strumming Strings
Cost: $45
The Mokihana Club provides scholarships to nursing
students at Kauai Community College as well s to
graduating high school music students continuing
music studies in college.
Reservation Deadline: November 28
Contact: Lil Riley, 742-9027
Info: Gini Stoddard, 822-3348
Sunday, December 6 through Dec 25
Waimea Town Lights
Presented by West Kauai Business & Professional Association,
Nightly display of lights throughout Main Street starting from sundown. The
first Christmas was held off-shore and it is still a time to celebrate. 23
miles west of Lihue on HWY 50.
Contact: West Kauai Visitor Center 808-338-1332, www.wkbpa.org
Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 pm
Kapa’a Middle School presents
“Let’s Have a Christmas Celebration”
featuring the Kapa’a Middle School’s Choir
under the direction of Mary Lardizabal
and the Ukulele Band directed by Loke Sasil
Kapaa Middle School’s Covered Court
This event is free and open to the public
In conjunction with the evening, there will be a book fair hosted by PTSA and PCNC Project and a Country Store to assist in raising funds to help defray the cost of the trip to the Heritage Music Festival for our choir and ukulele band members this coming March.
Contact: Mary Lardizabal, pianokeys@hawaiiantel.net
Friday, December 11, 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sheraton Kauai Resorts invites you to
Winter Wonderland Party
6:30 – 10:30 No Host Cocktails
7:00 – 9:00 Dinner Buffet
8:30 – 10:30 Dancing
$45 per person includes tax & gratuity
One canned good for Kauai Food Bank enters you to win fabulous prizes
Grand Prize – Neighbor Island Air & Room for Two
Special Room Rate $110 per night
www.sheraton-kauai.com, Rate Code. WWPARTY
Reservations: Call Kristen Figureira, 742-4037, <kirstin.figueira@sheraton.com>
Saturday, December 12, 4:00 pm
“Nutcracker Sweets” Kauai Dance Theatre student showcase
Family event featuring KDT students in holiday-inspired classical and novelty ballet, tap and jazz dance revue.
Suggested donation at door: $5 adults/ $3 children
Proceeds benefit Zonta Club Christmas Fund
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737
www.kauaidancetheatre.com
Sunday, December 13, 10 am – 3 pm (second Sunday)
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Brief video and talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument – a Legacy of Conservation
United Airlines side: Year of the Hawaiian Music
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through the Hawai’i Tourism Authority
In cooperation with the County of Kaua’I Office of Economic Development
(open to all passengers in transit)
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
Exhibitions on view now (Honolulu Events)
“Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji”
Honolulu Academy of Art Main Gallery
Open daily except Monday
“Degrees of Distinction” UH Art Alumni Invitational
University of Hawaii Art Gallery
Open daily except Saturday
Exhibition Date: November 2009 at The Wailoa Center, Hilo
HI Art Magazine presents Faces of Hawaii
Photo Portrait Competition 2009
Juror: James F. Jensen, Director of Exhibitions and Collections for The Contemporary Museum
Prospectus online at <http://www.hiartmagazine.com?
Info: <info@hiartmagazine.com>
Art Classes by Marionette
Watercolors – Flowers, Silk Painting, Watercolor for kids
Beginning Drawing, Acrylic Painting, and much more
Painting Paradise, Waimea
Contact: Marionette, 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
In perpetuation of Hawaii’s traditions and culture through hula kahiko,
hula ‘auana, oli and ka wa kahiko,
The Ladies of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie
Under the direction of Kumu Hula La’amea Cristy Almeida
Will be accepting new/returnning haumana, ages 8 and up
Registration is currently being accepted during the month of November
Classes in Lihu’e and Koloa
Info: Contact La’ela’e, 645-1403
HULA CLASS REGISTRATION—-Leilani Rivera Bond, kumu hula of Halau Hula o Leilani, welcomes keiki, teens and adults to register for beginning or intermediate hula and Tahitian dance classes starting in June. Call Leilani at 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.
On Mondays, classes are held at All Saints Church gym in Kapaa: beginning keiki at 6:00; beginning opio (teens) and wahine, 7:15.
New class for keiki on Tuesday in Koloa at 4:00.
Keiki kane classes held on Wednesday, 3:45 in Wailua.
On Wednesdays at All Saints gym, classes for intermediate and advanced keiki at 6:00; intermediate and advanced opio (teens) and wahine at 7:30.
Reasonable monthly fee charged. Call kumu Leilani Rivera Bond at 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net to register. The halau and Leilani participate in community events and competitions, perform at the Grand Hyatt, put on a Christmas family show, and have an annual ho’ike in February.
The Halau Hula o Leilani Booster Club is a non-profit organization supporting the halau. Mahalo for your assistance. Call or email me or Leilani if you need further information.
Donna Stewart
Halau Hula o Leilani
Cell: 635-7248; e-mail dsmanu@hawaii.rr.com
Saturdays, 11:00 am
Drumming Class
Lydgate Park Pavilion by Kamalani Bridge
Bring your own drum, stool or chair
$10 per session
Contact: Isa Maria, 652-6139
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s 2008 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
Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm
Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kauai,
Kumu Hula Susan Pa’inui Floyd with the
guidance of Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
On island class teacher, Fern Merle-Jones
Men & Women, Visitors of all levels welcome
Donation $10 per class
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Call Fern Merle-Jones, 828-1342
Last two thursday each month, 3:15 – 5:00 pm
Ilima Rivera’s Hula Studio
Hula and Tahitian Classes
Kukui Grove Center Stage
Contact: Ilima Rivera, 808-822-5929
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Wednesdays, Oct 7 – Dec 16, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
11-week workshop with Leslie Frasier, ages 6 – 12
Create unique masks molded to their faces; art of paper mache puppet-making
Green Light Creative Arts Center, 4-941 A Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
Contact: Rebecca Owen, 808.276.1265,
www.greenlightcreativearts.com
Ongoing classes drawing, painting, dance, drama, stretch and tone
Ages 4 and up
Seasonal dance camps for kids, theme Birthday Parties, Parent Getaway Nights
Teacher Rebecca Owen
Green Light Creative Arts Center
4-941 A Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
Contact Rebecca, 276-1265, rebeccamichelle@mac.com
www.greenlightcreativearts.com
Thursdays, October 15 – November 19, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Lithurgical Dance Workshop (six sessions)
Lihue Parish Hall
Free to all
Contact, RSVP, Info: Janie Crane, 332-9737
Kauai Dance Theatre 24th season
Summer-Fall 16 week term of classes, ages 4 – adult
Creative movement, various levels of Ballet/Pointe, Tap and Jazz dance – Kalaheo
Intermediate level ballet class – Lihue location
Contact Janie Crane, 332-9737 for registration form
Register by July 31 and save $5 off the $15 registration fee
www.kauaidancetheatre.com – schedule, fees, info
Aloha Dance Studio
Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern & Flamenco
instructing ages 3 years old – adults in all levels.
Register Today! Full schedule and rates online!
www.alohadancestudio.com
245-1810
Monday nights weekly, 7:30 pm
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Thursday nights weekly, 7:30 pm
Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Argentine Tango Lessons
Beginners welcome; no partner necessary
Free
www.alohatango.com
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Qi Gong Classes:
To register for classes call 639-4300 or Qi@hawaii.rr.com. The location of the
Qi Center is 3343 Kanakolu Street, Lihue, HI 96766 (From Kuhio Hwy 56, turn by the AT&T store on Ehiku St. then take the fourth right on Kanakolu St, follow the signs).
Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch and Tone” – stretch, tone, fitness format, Pilates-inspried exercise
Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“FitDanceFusion” – standing stretches, 20 min aerobic dance movement, toning floor exercise
Ongoing in Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule
Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes
$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
www.kauaidancetheatre.com – info
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 – 2 pm
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Especially for those with Arthritis
Jim Jung, Cis Odell – instructors
Dress comfortably
Check with doctor before beginning any exercise program
Contact: 596-2900, Jennifer DeMarrre, Director
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Mondays,12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Monday Music – Waimea Free Outdoor Concert
Hofgaard Park – across from Ishihara Market
contact: Candy Baar, Aloha-n-Paradise Art & Event Gallery, 338-1522
Friday nights 7:00-8:00pm
Entertainment at Center Stage
Kukui Grove Center
Contact: 245-7784
First Friday & Saturday of Month
All day live entertainment
Coconut Plantation Marketplace
Free and open to the public
Contact: Darryl Low
ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (near Sears)
Contact: 245-7784
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
Send out on November 11, 2009
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