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EKK 2020 Line-Up — “Mele, Hula & Mo’olelo”
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

January Arts & Culture Events
Saturday, January 4, 1:00 pm
Sunday, January 5, 3:00 pm
Auditions for “4,3,2,Gun!”
at WIT’s End Theater, Kukui Grove CenterSaturday, 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 MuseumKauai Voices MIXED PLATE! Concerts
Sat., January 18, 6:00 PM at Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, Kilauea
Sun., January 19 at 3:00 PM at Waimea Theatre, Waimea
?Sat., January 25, 7:00 PM at KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihue
?Sun., January 26 at 3:00 PM at KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihue
Kauai Voices, the island’s popular 50-voice choral ensemble, serves up a “mixed plate” concert with a variety of five musical genres: Jazz, Blues, Country, Gospel and Hawaiian.
Also featuring soloists, instrumentalists and dances performed by Ka Waikahe Lani Malie hula halau.
Songs include: Moonglow, Summertime, Stormy Weather, Basin Street Blues, Trouble the Water, Walkin’ After Midnight, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, Aloha ‘Oe, Aloha Kauai and Hawaii Aloha, among others.
Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $30 for VIP Early Seating.

Info: 800-838-3006 or www.kauaivoices.org

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/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:00 P.M.
“Birds in the ‘Hood”
Join Hob Osterlund, Founder of the Kaua?i Albatross Network, author of Holy M?l? and producer of the short documentary “Kalama’s Journey”, for a lively conversation about our feathered friends.
Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville
Info: (808) 826-4310

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/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism

Friday, January 31, 7:00 pm
Silver Lining Productions present
An ‘Ukulele Tribute to the Beatles
Enjoy great ‘Ukulele renditions of many of your favorite original Beatles Music
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue
Tickets:  $25 (plus tax & applicable fees) — beat-lele.eventbrite.com

February 2020 — Arts & Culture Events

Saturday, February 1 (Honolulu Event)
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/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism

Friday – Sunday, February 7 – 9, 2020
All Angels Music Festival
Friday, Feb 7, 7:00 pm
Jason Gay, Honolulu saxophonist, w/ Matt Lemmier, Abe Lagrimas, Jr. & Darryl Miyasato;
Lao Tizer Trio from LA: Lao Tizer, Ric Fierabracci & Gene Coye
Saturday, Feb 8, 7:00 pm
DeShannon Higa, Honolulu trumpeter, w/ Matt Lemmier, Abe Lagrimas, Jr. & Darryl Miyasato
Spanish Flamenco Jazz: Ricardo Garcia, fusion flamenco from Spain, Julie Gunn, vocalist, Amelia Moore, flamenco dancer from Seattle, & Yuichiro Tokuda, saxophonist from Japan
Sunday, Feb 9, 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Jazz Mass! FREE and open to all
— Matt Lemmier, Abe Lagrimas Jr & Darryl Miyasato w/ All Angels Jazz Mass Choir, Soloists & Instrumentalists
at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 4364 Hardy St
Tickets:  $50/concert in advance; $60/concert at the door
Available at St. Michael’s Church; (808) 245-3796
Online: www.stmichaels-kauai.org

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/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
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.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourism
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm
He Inoa No Kaumuali’i Maika’i Kaua’i
Kumu Kehaulani Kekua shares mana’o on the ties between Kaumuali’i and Kaua’i based on his mele inoa
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle SchoolThursday, 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) 651-5744Thursday, 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) 651-5744Friday, 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.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
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.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
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
Info:  giac05@icloud.com; www.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
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.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
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.gardenislandarts.org
https://www.facebook.com/ekanikapilakakou.kauaistyle/
Support provided by Hawai’i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program; #HawaiiTourismApril Arts & Culture EventsSaturday, April 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Kauai Concert Association presents
La Voix Returns to Kauai!
Semi-Finalist of Britain’s Got Talent & Star of the AbFab Movie
UK’s Most Dazzling performer
Live Singing, Fabulous Musicians, Hilarious Comedy, Most Amazing Gowns!
Kauai Community College PAC
Tickets:  $30 – $35 (Sold Out in 2019)
Info:  (808) 245-7464Thursday, April 16, 6:30 pm
Kaumuali’i Mo’olelo & KauaiNuiKuapapa
Kumu Keao NeSmith shares stories of the King from youth to Monarch; his dedication to a peaceful prosperous island & people; and his interest in various innovation & cultures as they arrive on his shores. His vision for  sustainable vibrant Kaua’i is still alive in the Westside community today.

May Arts & Culture Events

Friday-Saturday, May 8-9
Kauai Geneology Conference – Mo’oku’auhau O Ka Lahui
Presentations, exhibits & artifacts from Aletha Kaohi, Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, Ku’ualoha Ho’omanawanui, Keao Nesmith & ohana
Hyatt Kauai Resort
Details to follow in January

Saturday, May 9, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
May Day by the Bay
Wai’oli Beach Park, Hanalei
Cost:  $5
Info:  ‘Ahahui Kiwila Hawaii ‘O Mo’ikeha
(808) 635-9028

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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
Info:  kauaicommunityplayers@gmail.com

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-program/
Info:  Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.com
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
Info: Anastasia, nastya7700@gmail.com

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

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor:  Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kauai 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
Kauai 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 pageKauai 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
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, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net

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,
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
Info:  (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
Info:  (808) 822-3817

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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”
–Nelson DeMille