Note: 
Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
 
February 29, 7:00 pm
Xuefei Yang Classical Guitar Concert
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Kauai Concert Association
Contact:  245-SING
 
Friday, February 29, 7:00 pm
Ethiopian Journey”
7-week solo adventure by Gabriela Taylor
Storybook Theater, Hanapepe
Free
Contact:  Gabriela@keapana.net, 823-9013
Friday & Saturday, Feb 29 & March 1, 7:00 – 8:40 pm
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
KAPA Theater in Puhi
Adults $18/Students & Seniors $15
(rated PG 13 – no children under 8)
Reservations:  246-8985 (seating capacity 40)
 
Month of March 2008
 
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show Entries due
Kukui Grove Center Exhibition Space
Exhibition Dates:  March 8 – April 18
Pick up Art works:  April 19
 
Saturday, March 1, 9 am – 3 pm
Circles of Light fundraiser
E Malama Kou Kino
A day of Caring for Mind, Body & Soul
Proceeds to benefit youth programs
Private Estate in Kilauea
Contact:  Suzy Staulz, 808-822-5892; 619-997-5328
 
Saturday, March 1, 11 am to 1 pm
Kauai Japanese Cultural Society
Kapaa High School Japanese Class – singing
Kauai High Japanese Club – teaching bon dances
Kauai Bonsai
Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day) Show
Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day)
Kukui Grove Center
Contact:  Pearl Shimazu
 
Saturday, March 1, 12 – 6 pm
Community Seed and Plant Exchange at the
Kauai Community College Cafeteria
Everyone can give and receive
Special varieties of plants,
Learn about seed saving, plant conservation,
Sustainable farming techniques for tropics
Captivating multimedia presentations by
BI Residents Nancy Redfeather & Craig Elevitch
Admission free
Info:  (808) 652-4118
Sponsored by Hawaii SEED, GMO Free Kauai,
Regenerations Botanical Garden and
Kauai Essential Exchange for Plants & Seeds
Contact:  Jill Richardson, (808) 651-0717
 
Saturday, March 1, 7:00 pm
Paul Zunno Acoustic Concert
With local dancers from Kauai working in performance WS
With modern-jazz Choreographer Stephanie Harris
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Paul Zunno, former Wilson Pickett guitarist,
Performs songs from his new solo acoustic album
Tickets available at the door
$30 general/$10 students
Contact:  Stephanie Harris, 212-396-2489
 
Saturday, March 1, 7:00 pm
Francesco Garripoli & Friends
Musical Debut on Kaua’I as singer/songwriter
Raise awareness & monastery funds for Bhutanese Rinpoche
Small Town Coffee
Donations accepted
Contact:  www.francescogarripoli.com
www.kahunavalley.org
 
Saturday, March 1
Journey of Faith:  Tamil Nadu, India & the Imayan School
By Faith Harding
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Contact:  tophatandscarf@yahoo.com, 651-1927
 
Sat – Sun, March 1 – 2
Effective Natural Health Treatment Seminar
With J. Phillip Young, Jr., LMT
40 years Natural Health Care Services Provider
Location:  Anahola
Refreshments & Vegan Lunch served both days
Cost $440 with $108 deposit to hold space
Partial Scholarship available
Wear Comfortable Attire
Bring yoga mat, water, massage table
Space limited
Contact:  udboss108@gmail.com
 
Sunday, March 2, 6:30 – 10:00 am
East Kauai Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Wilcox Elementary School, Lihue
$6.00 donation; take out available
Contact:  Paul Steinfort 246-4712, 346-7980
East Kauai Lions Club
 
Sunday, March 2, 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
10th annual dance, music & multimedia show
“Twilight” featuring over 100 local dances of all ages
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets:  $10 for adults ages 19 & up ($15 at door)
$7 for children 4 – 8 ($10 at door)
Free for 3 and under
www.jenballet.com, 823-9588
 
Monday, March 3, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #7
Napua Greig, Sean Naleimaile, Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the source 
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation, 
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists. 
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
 
March 3, 4, 5; 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
“Spring Fling” – flowers, folige, forests
Flinging paint technique
Contact:  Kathy Kovala, kathyovala.com
 
Tuesday, March 4, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
“Building Capacity in Kauai NonProfits” Conference
Kauai Marriott & Beach Resort
Sponsored by Kauai Planning & Action
Contact:  Diane Zachary, 632-2005
$35 for KPAA members/$45 for others (until Feb 15)
$50 for KPAA members/$60 for others (after Feb 15)
 
Thursday, March 6, 7:00 pm
“Ethiopian Journey”
7-week solo adventure by Gabriela Taylor
Kapaa Library
Free
Contact:  Gabriela@keapana.net, 823-9013
 
Thursday, March 6, 8:00 pm
Margaret Cho, comedian
Special guests: Liam Sullivan and Kelly
Kauai Community College PAC
Tickets on sale Feb 1
Contact: http://www.margaretcho.com/tour/tour.htm
 
Friday & Saturday, March 7 – 8, 7:00 – 8:40 pm (March 7 is SOLD OUT)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
KAPA Theater in Puhi
Adults $18/Students & Seniors $15
(rated PG 13 – no children under 8)
Reservations:  246-8985 (seating capacity 40)
 
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 5:00 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show
Artists Reception
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Exhibition Dates:  March 8 – April 18
Pick up Art works:  April 19
 
Saturday, March 8, 7:00 pm
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort presents
“Hawaii’s Own Comedian Frank Delima”
Jasmine Ballroom
Tickets at Hilton, Larry’s Music,
Kujo’s Mini Mart (formerly Steve’s)
Pre-sale $12/ Door $15
Contact:  808-245-1955
 
Monday, March 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #8
THE KAMA’AINAS – Ambrose Smith, David Sproat, Gabby Manintin, Edward Punua
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the source 
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation, 
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists. 
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
 
Monday, March 10, 7:00 pm
Journey of Faith:  Tamil Nadu, India & the Imayan School
By Faith Harding
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Contact:  tophatandscarf@yahoo.com, 651-1927
 
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Jackie Kozak, Hi Invasive Species Committee Outreach Coord
Invasive Plants & Animals & their effect on Hawaii’s Fragile ecosystems
Slides, artifacts, information
Sponsored by Friends of the North Shore Library
Princeville Public Library
Free
Contact:  Dotty Nakea, Princeville Library, 826-4310
 
Thurs, March 13, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF KAUAI
By Andrew Bushnell
KCC TECH 114
$20
KCC-OCET, 245-8318
 
Fri – Sat, March 14 & 15, 7:00 p.m.
Island School’s 5th grade theatre program presents, 
“StoneSoup,” directed by Peggy Ellenburg. 
Takes place in the medieval town
of Whisker, where two female knights must disguise themselves as boys
for people to believe they can really fight dragons. They meet Rocky,
a boy, who is called ‘sissy’ because he wants to pursue a career in
cooking. “Stone Soup” is about letting people be who they want to be.
Island School Theatre
Tix:  $3 at the door
Contact:  Peggy Ellenburg, 246-0233 ext. 262 or peggy@ischool.org
 
Saturday, March 15, 2:30 departure at Port Allen
Hawaii Children’s Theatre benefit
Captain Andy’s Whale Watch/Sunset Sail
Tickets $75 donation for scholarship fund
Food and drinks provided
Check in half hour before departure
Space limited; reserve early
Contact:  Debra Blachowiak 639-2437
 
Friday & Saturday, March 14 – 15, 7:00 – 8:40 pm
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
KAPA Theater in Puhi
Adults $18/Students & Seniors $15
(rated PG 13 – no children under 8)
Reservations:  246-8985 (seating capacity 40)
 
Monday, March 17, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day long workshop for Native Hawaiians
Part I. Caring for cultural items in your home, Emily Kaplan
Part II.  Starting a cultural center or museum, Roberta Conner
RSVP to Jill Norwood, norwoodj@si.edu by March 7 (for handouts)
Kauai Community College
Contact:  Linda Shimoda, ljc@kauaimuseum.org    
 
Monday, March 17, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #9
MAKANA & Stephen Inglis
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the source 
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation, 
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists. 
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
 
March 19, 12:00 noon
Jun Namiki from Japan – singing Japanese songs
plus local entertainers
Kukui Grove Center
Contact:  Pearl Shimizu
 
Thurs, March 20, 2 – 4 pm
ROMANCING THE CLIPPERS IN HAWAII
By Laryy Weirather
KCC TECH 114
$20
Contact:  KCC-OCET, 245-8318
 
Friday, March 21, 2008. 7:30 pm
Tau Dance Theater presents
4th Annual Japan-Hawaii Youth Exchange Concert
Directed by: Peter-Rockford Espiritu
Special Guest Melveen Leed
Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact:  Peter-Rockford Espiritu, <tau@taudance.org>
Courtney Oyama, <mayuri_808@yahoo.com>
Tickets:  $20
 
March 20 – 22, 2008, 7:00 pm
“Power of Music” presents
Music and Life of Bob Marley – workshop,
hands-on musical jams & multi-media performance
Taught be Professor Matt Jenson, Berklee College of Music
Also Roger Steffens, Bob Marley’s archivist
March 22,
Exciting multi-media show of rare footage of Bob Marley & Peter Tosh
Location:  Church of the Pacific
Contact:  Will Lydgate, hibbslydgate@yahoo.com, 821-1857
www.steelgrass.org
(http://www.acidreggae.com/)
 
Friday, March 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 22, 10 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Create Yourself Awake – Creative Arts Therapy
$150 - Ala Palamea Creative Arts Open Studio
4540 Fernandes Rd, Kapaa
Contact:  Kim, 346-5967
 
Saturday, March 22, 9 am – noon
Saturday, March 22, 2  – 5 pm
Sunday, March 23, 9 am – noon
Sunday, March 23, 2 pm – 5 pm
Spring Art Classes for Adults & Teens
Portraiture & Figure Drawing in Charcoal & Pastel
With Penny Nichols
$40 for each three-hour class
Contact Penny, 823-0579, penny@ischool.org
 
Monday, March 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #10
Artists – Ozzie Kotani and Danny Carvalho
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the source 
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation, 
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists. 
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
 
March 23 to 30, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Celebration
Friday, March 28, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Entertainment at Seaview Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort & Spa
Saturday, March 29, 10:00 am
Early morning Hawaiian protocol ceremonies, Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort & Spa
Commemorative Ceremonies, Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park, 10 am
Entertainment, Crafts, Demonstrations, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort and Spa
Sunday, March 30, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu’au
Entertainment by Nick Castillo
Contact:  Stella Burgess, (808) 240-6369
 
Monday, March 31, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #11
Paul Togioka, Dolly Kanekuni, Brent Eynon
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the source 
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation, 
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists. 
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
 
Beadmaking Classes
March 29, April 1, 3, 8, 10, 2008
$45.00    
Learn to make glass beads using recycled glass and the torch. Learn to pull stringers, make dots and swirls, and use metal leaf in these 2 hour classes. These classes are small and personalized with only 4 students each having their own torch to work on. Beginning classes are from 9-11am and students who have had experience on the torch and can make a basic bead can join classes from 12-2pm. Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie long hair back.
 
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
 
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
 
Kauai Recycling for the Arts class schedule online
http://www.kauaiglass.org
(808) 632-0555
 
Airport Window Display
“Grooming Caretakers of the ‘Aina” – (Hawaiian Airlines side)
“KAUA’I – A Garden Paradise” – (Aloha Airlines side)
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
 
Kaua’I Museum 48th Annual Student Art Festival
Thursday, February 21 – Thursday, March 20
Kindergarten to Grade 8 Art Exhibition
Thursday, March 27 – Thursday, April 24
Grade 9 to 12 Student Art Exhibition
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 am
Awards Ceremony for all student artists – kindergarten to Grade 12
Info:  Call 245-6931, http://www.kauaimuseum.org
 
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 10 am – 2 pm
Free Tours for School kids in glass studio
Half hour field trip to explain glass processes
Hands on activity w/ more time plus fee
Closed toe shoes required
By appointment only
Contact:  Kauai Recycling for the ARTS, 632-0555
 
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Feb 21, 28, March 6
The Language of Image – $15 per class
Collage Activity
Ala Palamea Open Studio
4540 Fernandes Rd, Kapaa
Contact:  Kim, 346-5967
 
PhotoWalk Kaua’i Photography Workshops
w/ resident professional photographer David Allio
or other guest photo instructors
Discover beauty of the Garden Island at selected scenic locations
Open to all skill levels
Primarily digital but may include some traditional film
Monthly destinations is announced 48 hours prior to the program
Size of group limited for maximum individual attention
Kama’aina discount available
Contact:  workshop@davidallio.com
March 20
March 12
Wednesday Nights monthly, 6:00 pm
Oshibana Crafters
Hanapepe Neighborhood Center
Register:  Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
 
Art Classes by Marionette in Waimea: 
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
 
New Exhibiion – “Uncommon Objects”
Hawai’I State Art Museum (HONOLULU)
Contact:  (808)586-0305
 
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
 
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s 2008 Saturday Clubs
monthly workshops on unique island traditions
– Astronomy Club (2nd Sat)
Chiefess Kamakahelei’s Astronomy Club
Explores night sky, Hawaiian constellations
& Legends, using traveling Planetarium,
telescopes and maps. Become the next
generation of Hokule’a star navigators.
– Cooking Club (3rd Sat)
Cooking demonstrations by local chefs –
traditional and new island dishes.
Eat raw and live long; add spice in your life;
what is Gulab Jamun?
(register for Indian Club, 828-0540).
– Cultural Arts Club (4th Sat)
Local artisans share –
bonsai (horticultural art),
Nihon Shishu (silk embroidery),
chanoyu (tea ceremony),
kohrinka (flower arranging),
nature farming and natural foods, and healing arts.
 
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
 
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
 
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy’s Spring Semester begins
Ballet, Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance Classes
All ages & abilities, primary through adults
Kapaa, Princeville & Lihue locations
www.jenballet.com, 823-9588
 
Aloha Dance Studio enrolling now for our spring session
Recital to be held on May 24, 2008
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
 
NOW ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS FOR THE 2008 TERM
January 9 – May 31
Carol Culver Dance Academy Winter/Spring Term
Tap – Ballet – Jazz – Swing Partnering with lifts
Classes in Lihue & Kilauea
Ages 4 through Adult
Info and Registration: 245-3150
See class schedule on the website: http://dancekauai.com
 
Kauai Dance Theatre Classes
Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Creative Movement
Kalaheo & Lihue Locations
Ages 4 – Adults
Contact:  Janie Crane, 332-9737
 
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 3:30 pm
New Primary Ballet Class, ages  3 -4
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
Instructor:  Jennifer Schwartz Bell- Grey
Tuition $43/month + $20 registration fee
Contact:  Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey, 823-9588
 
Tuesdays – Weekly Hip Hop Classes
Teacher Rebecca Owen
Kids ages 5 – 11, 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Teens/Adults, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost $10 per night/$60 for 6-class punch card
Contact Becca, 276-1265
<rebeccamichaelle@mac.com>    
 
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
Call Larry, 332-2777
www.alohatango.com
 
EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE
 
March 1 and 15
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register:  Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
 
Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch & Tone” morning exercise for adults
“Balle Tone”
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo Studio
Ongoing & new folks welcome, bring exercise mat & thick towel
$6 per class
Contact Janie Crane 332-9737
 
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
 
Tuesdays 9-10 am
Wednesday and Thursdays 5:30pm
Beginning Qi Gong, Basic 8
Mental clarity, greater calm, balance and more energy
Qi Center in Lihue
$125 for  2 classes and two months practice
$60 for children
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
 
Thursdays, 10 – 11am
Free Qi Gong for Seniors 65+
A gentle sittiing form for longevity
Thursdays, 10 – 11 am
12 Sitting Qi Gong Exercise Class
for beginners for greater health
Thursdays, 11 am to noon
Golden Eight Qi Gong Exercises
Qi Center
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
 
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
 
Every Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
New York City Jazz Saxophonist Denny Morouse
Plus David Braun, trumpeter from Chicago
Shaka Tacos
Contact:  Denny Morouse
 
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 morning, 8:00 – 11:00 am
February 4 to March 31
Plant Doctor – plant pathologist Bob Nyvall
diagnose your plant’s illness and provide treatment
Walk inservice – bring leaves and flowers of plant
NTBG Kalaheo headquarters
Contact:  Lea Taddonio, 332-7324,  <outreach@ntbg.org>
 
“Ask-A-Botanist” Program — by appointment
To identify unfamiliar plant in your backyard
Bring leaves and flower sample
NTBG Kalaheo headquarters
Contact:  Lea Taddonio, 332-7324, <outreach@ntbg.org>
 
Thursday, March 27 – May 7 seven week course
Labor of Love – pregnancy, labor, birth, post partum
Ala Palamea Creative Arts Open Studio
4540 Fernandes Rd, Kapaa
$25 per class or $50 per couple
Contact:  Kim, 346-5967
 
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (near Sears)
Contact:  245-7784Â