Email  giac05@icloud.com to get listing in advance

Mahalo to all who enjoy and support Art and Culture on Kaua’i
Donate at http://www.gardenislandarts.org

 

A CUT-AND-POST SCHEDULE FOR E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2016

 

E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – 33rd Season

 “Leap into Hawaiian Music!”

 

Celebrating 33 Years of Bringing the Best of Hawaiian Music to You

 

Monday, January 18, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 1)

   Paul Togioka, Kenny Rapozo, Ernest Palmeira

Be prepared to leap for joy as three of Kauai’s consummate musicians share a dazzling combination of slack key, banjo, ‘ukulele, and steel guitar music; not to be missed

 

Monday, January 25, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 2)

Hiipoi Kanahele, Songbird of Niihau; the Triple T’s of Niihau

A rare treat for residents and visitors alike is the chance to hear the unique and powerful vocal stylings by four extraordinary singers from the Niihau Kanahele ‘ohana

 

Monday, February 1, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 3)

Walt Keale, Stephen Inglis, Chris Lau

Fabulous music by fabulous musicians will amp up your appreciation for the nuances of Hawaiian music when an unlikely combo brings on an evening of musical surprises

 

Monday, February 8, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 4)

Keola & Moanalani Beamer & the Aloha Music Camp Artists – Alan Akaka, Kaliko Beamer Trapp, Kevin Brown, Mauli’ola Cook, Uluwehi Guerrero, Calvin Hoe, Hope & John Keawe, Herb Ohta Jr, Liko Puha, Konabob Stoeffer

When top instructors in different instruments and styles of Hawaiian music pool their talents, you will be treated to an electric evening of unforgettable music and stories

 

Monday, February 15, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 5)

Lito Arkangel & Dwight Tokumoto

New talent that rise to the top through years of perseverance are encouraged to expand their audience base through an encounter with the EKK audience, the best in the world

 

Monday, February 22, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 6)

Makana

The one and only Makana returns to EKK to share his ever-escalating virtuosity in slack key music and his phenomenal climb as one of Hawaii’s most popular artists

 

Monday, February 29, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 7)

Malie Foundation – The Community Hula Night

Everyone dreams of dancing the hula at some point in their life; Leap Year Day is your chance to do it as the Malie Foundation artists hana hou the Community Hula night

 

Monday, March 7, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 8)

Aaron Mahi & George Kuo

Two veteran musicians promise to share an evening rich with old-style Hawaiian music, kiho’alu styles and tunings and backgrounds of significant composers and masters

 

Monday, March 14, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Week 9)

Sean Na’auao & Kupu’eu Dalire-Na’auao

Father and Son team of multi-talented musicians will take you on an exciting journey of great music with that magical touch of family harmony and stories

 

Monday, March 21, 2016, 6 – 9 pm (Ticketed Concert)

Willie K and His Band

Sizzling hot music by the inimitable Willie K and his Band top off an extraordinary EKK season. Lauded as one of Hawaii’s top entertainers, Willie will take you to musical experiences that are truly memorable

 

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Everything will be at the Kaua’i Beach Resort, Nukoli’i

Between the Airport and the Wailua Golf Course; 6:00 – 9:00 pm

 

If you need assistance in order to participate; such as an interpreter, assistive listening device, or an alternate format of materials, call GIAC at (808) 245-2733 at least one week before event date

 

JANUARY 2016 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

December 31, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
New Years Eve at Poipu Beach Park – FREE EVENT!
Fireworks, Bands, Food Trucks, Movie, DJ Music
Info:  Jody Kjeldsen, (808) 742-7444

Continues through January 8, 2016
Open daily 11 am – 5 pm; Fridays 11 am – 8 pm
Kauai Society of Artist’s “small work/BIG SHOW”
KSA Gallery at Kukui Grove Center

Registration is open for a March 2016 Botanical Illustration Intensive Workshop with illustrator, author Wendy Hollender.
Workshops are offered as one-, two- or three-week sessions between March 6 to March 25 at NTBG Headquarters.
Existing Garden members are eligible for a 10%-off discount by emailingmembers@ntbg.org in advance.? Register at www.ntbg.org/art

Tuesday, January 5, 11:30 am
Kauai Chamber of Commerce invites you to
Hawaiian Airlines Luncheon w/ President/CEO Mark Dunkerley
11:30 Registration
12:00 Luncheon Buffet
12:30 Keynote Speaker
Courtyard by Marriott Kauai, Paddle Room
Contact Kauai Chamber of Commerce, 245-7363

Gala Celebration on Opening Night – Black Tie Optional
Friday, Saturday, January 8 & 9, 7:00 pm &
Sunday, January 10, 4:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, January 15 & 16, 7:00 pm &
Sunday, January 17, 4:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, January 22 & 23, 7:00 pm &
Sunday, January 24, 4:00 pm
Show runs through January 24/ No holdovers
“(title of show)”
A Musical about two guys writing a musical
about two guys writing a musical

Music & lyrics by Jeff Bowen & book by Hunter Bell
Directed by Chris Alderete
Starring Robert Carrasco, Ross Martineau,
Jennifer Downs & Jessika Montoya
Accompaniment:  Nina Saraos
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
Tickets $25 with discounts for KCP members, students, seniors
$5 off opening weekend!
Tickets:  call (800) 836-3006

Saturday, January 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free Annual Winter Immunity Event (HONOLULU EVENT)
With Grandmaster Hong & the Natural Healing Research Foundation
Qi exercises, nutrition, healing foods, application of herbal patches
Aiea Elementary School Cafeteria, 99-370 Moanalua Rd
(near pedestrian overpass to Aloha Stadium)
no pre-registration required
Info:  Call Ann at (808) 348-7565 or Pua (808) 520-3410

Monday, January 11 – all day (starting at 9:00 am)
Wednesday, January 13 — all day (starting at 9:00 am)
Thursday, January 14 – afternoon only (starting from 1:00 p,)
Consultations with Master Hong (Honolulu Event)
Natural Healing Research Foundation, 1451 South King St,
Rm 204 (at the King Center, between Keeaumoku & Kaheka
Streets, on right side – Bank of Hawaii, street level)
$300 initial consultation, $225 for follow-up sessions,
excluding herbs & other products
Appointment:  Call Ann at (808) 348-7565
Info:  www.naturalhealingresearch.org

Saturday, January 16, 9:00 am2:30 pm (HONOLULU EVENT)
Feng Shui for 2016; Year of the Monkey
Master Hong – Make your 2016 a safe, healthy & fulfilling year
Ala Moana Hotel; Garden Lanai Room
Reserved Seating, single ticket $275
Reserved table of eight (8) $2,300
Pre-registration required
Light breakfast and lunch included
Personalized Feng Shui reports by Master Hong on
how to enhance positive energy for you, your family or business
(registration required)
Contact:  Ann (808) 348-7565

Saturday, January 16, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
‘Ahahui Kiwila Hawai’I O Mo’ikeha presents
Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Pa’ani Makahiki
A Community event featuring ancient Hawaiian games,
Awards, a Kauai-made Crafts Fair, cultural demonstrations,
Display by Community groups, ono food
Registrations/Check-in at 7:00 am
First 25 check-ins, ages 18 & below, receive a tee-shirt
Gates open to the public at 9:00 am
Opening ceremony begins at 9:30 am
Pa’ani games begin at 10:00 am
Annie Knudsen Park, Koloa
Kama’aina & Malihini ages 5 and above invited to compete in games
No Entry Fee
Call Julie (808) 635-9028; email makahikikauai@gmail.com  

Saturday, January 16, 1:00-2:00 & 3:00-4:00 pm
Benefit Concerts w/ Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee
Receptions: One-hour before each concert
Limit of 25 seats per performance
Lawai International Center Hall of Compassion
A rare & unique opportunity: two concerts of shakuhachi, the ancient ceremonial Japanese flute, in the hand-carved structure true to the 13th century Japanese temple architecture
Suggested minimum donation:  $125
Contact Dora at dorahong888@gmail.com; (808) 651-8893;www.lawaicenter.org

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
Info: 808-346-7095

Monday, January 18, 6:009:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Paul Togioka, Kenny Rapozo, Ernest Palmeira
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Thursday, January 21, 7:30 pm
Jim Messina with his Band
One-half of Loggins & Messina, co-founder of country-rock
band Poco, contributer to Buffalo Springfield
Live Auction of Guitar Personally autographed by Jim Messina;
Proceeds benefitting the Kauai Jr Life Guard Program
KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihue
Tickets: $45 general/$65 Gold Circle; (808) 896-4845; www.lazarbear.com(for Gold Circle)
Kauai Music & Sound, Hanalei Music & Strings, Scotty’s Music,
Progressive Expressions, Pictures Plus
Info:  lazarbear@gmail.com
http://www.jimmessina.com/

Friday & Saturday, January 22 & 23 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 24 at 3 PM
Kauai Voices sings Simply the Best. The island’s popular
40-member auditioned choral ensemble presents more than 20
all-time audience favorites, performed over its past nine seasons.
Featuring a wide range of beloved composers and a diversity
of styles and sounds, the program includes a mix of classical,
spiritual, jazz, pop, Broadway, blues, country, world beat and more.
St Michael’s Church, Lihue
For tickets and more info: www.kauaivoices.org

 

January 23, 2016, 5:00 – 9:30 pm
Kauai Songwriters Showcase II
In support of the Kauai Music Festival
Join local songwriters showcasing their work
in relaxed non-commercial setting
Songwriters can sign up via <Staff@kauaisongwriters.com>
Lydgate Main Pavilion
Free Admission/Potluck
Setup begins at 3:00 pm
Other Showcases will follow on March 19 and June 5
Info:  www.kauaisongwriters.com

Monday, January 25, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Hiipoi Kanahele, the Niihau Songbird,
and the Triple-T’s of Niihau
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Saturday – Sunday, January 30 – 31
Saturday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am5:00 pm
Kauai Wellness Expo 2016
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Info:  Char Ravelo, (808) 652-4328

Saturday, January 30, 5:30 pm
Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Awards & Installation Gala 2016
Recognition of 2016 Awardees & Installation of New Board Members
Dinner and Live Entertainment
Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
$65 Chamber Members/$70 Non-members
After January 15, 2016 – add $5 late fee
Info:  (808) 651-9139; filipinochamber@aol.com

FEBRUARY 2016 ART & CULTURE EVENTS

Monday, February 1, 6:009:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Walt Keale, Stephen Inglis & Chris Lau
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Saturday, February 6, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Hula Hoike by Halau Hula o Leilani
Annual Fundraiser Hula Show & Concert
Leilani Rivera Low, Kumu Hula
Adults $20; Keiki $10; Higher at Dorr
Info:  (808) 651-0682

Monday, February 8, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
The Aloha Music Camp Artist/Instructors with Keola & Moanalani Beamer – Alan Akaka, Kaliko Beamer-Trapp, Kevin Brown, Uluwehi Guerrero, Mauliola Cook, Calvin Hoe, John & Hope Keawe, Herb Ohta Jr, Liko Puha, Konabob Stoeffer
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Thursday, February 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
23rd Annual Eat Dessert First
Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Kauai Beach Resort
$25 Advance; $30 at Door ($15 Tax Deductible)
tickets outlets: The Right Slice; Déjà vu Surf; Grove Hairmates;
Salty Wahine, Island Ace Hardware, Vicky’s Fabric,
The Wine Shop, Monkey Pod Jam
Proceeds benefit Scholarship for seniors at all Kauai high schools; women re-entering the workforce at KCC; other community donations.
Info:  Jeanette Bonilla, (808) 332-5654; zontakauai@gmail.com
www.zonta-kauai.org

Monday, February 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Lito Arkangel of Kea’au, musician, entertainer, UH Hilo instructor,
Uncle Dwight Tokumoto, UH Hilo instructor, steel guitarist
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Monday, February 22, 6:009:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Makana – The One and Only
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27, 8:00 am-8:30 pm
Sunday, February 28, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
18th Annual E Pili Ka Kou I Ho’okahi Lahui
Non-competitive Cultural Festival
Kauai Beach Resort
Info:  Tina Waiolena Unciano, (808) 237-9110
www.epilikakou.com

Monday, February 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Community Hula Night Hana Hou with the Malie Foundation
Nathan Kalama, Maka Herrod & More
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

MARCH 2016 ART & CULTURE EVENTS

Monday, March 7, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Aaron Mahi and George Kuo
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Monday, March 14, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Sean Na’auao and Kupu’eu Dalire-Na’auao
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com

Monday, March 21, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2016 – “Leap Into Hawaiian Music”
Willie K and His Band in Concert
A Ticketed Event
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Contact:  giac05@icloud.com
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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/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.

Monday Nights starting in January
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.com or call 808~631~9173.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: KULEANA:  Malama Our Kalo
United Airlines side:  Kaua’i – A Wedding Destination
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)

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Days Open to the Public in 2015
Reduced from seven to five days a week
Closed: each Sunday & Monday throughout the year beginning February, 2014
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm except most major holidays

Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kekaha Community Garden Membership is open for
Communal gardening by volunteers – 2 hours per week of food, fun and health
Learn about gardening and producing your own food;
free compost bins for residents
Open daily
8610 Kiowea Road, St Pauls Episcopal Church, Kekaha
Contact: kekahagarden@gmail.com   651-5197

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) 335-9975kokeemuseum@earthlink.net; www.kokee.org

Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Community Market
fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products,
tropical plants and flowers, coffee, hoiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk,
breakfast & lunch choices, educational demo, and more
KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm Office
hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
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 27” 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.
$79.00  w/ 3 night minimum (std King or Queen room)
$99.00 (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
We look forward to having you as our guest!

CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE  

Every Friday, December 11 – March 11 (except Christmas & New Year Day)
5:00 – 7:00 pm
FREE WORKSHOPS
Balkan & Middle Eastern Dancing
Dance in lines and circles; non partner; ages 12 to112
Learn history, geography, customs, songs, culture, educational & fun
Romanian, Greek, Klezmer, Armenian, Hungarian, Croatian, Roma,
Macedonian, Turkish, Assyrian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Israeli, Serbian,
Palestinian, Kurdish and more!
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street Lihue
Beginners welcome
Contact:  Don Buskirk; (808) 651-9118; dondancing@gmail.com

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) 652-5832raynitta@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:  (808 639-4300LM@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@hawaiiantel.net.

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

Kauai Dance Theatre
Winter-Spring Term January 4 – May 14, 2016
“Princess Ballerinas” for the youngest aspiring dancers
plus age and ability appropriate classes in ballet/pointe,
tap and contemporary are on the schedule!
General Info: www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Full dance flyer available upon request
Join us as Kauai Dance Theatre’s 30th Year of
“Quality Training in the Art of Dance”continues!
Contact:  Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.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.com

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  www.AlohaDanceStudio.com
Professional instruction for ages 3 through adult
Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Modern,
Flamenco, Contemporary and Lyrical jazz
Master Classes with instructors from “So You Think You Can Dance”
Elite Company Groups
Travel to National Dance Conventions
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Contact:  Tiffany Dodge

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

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

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@aol.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