email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Note:
Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
Mid-August 2009 Art & Culture Events
August 10 – 24
Botanical Illustration Workshops on Kauai with Wendy Hollender
Contact Wendy Hollender, 212.580.4855, <wendy@whartdesign.com>
www.whartdesign.com/hawaii2009.html
Wednesday, August 12, 6 – 9 pm
Kekahu Foundation/KKCR Community Advisory Board Meeting
Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Members and new members welcome
Contact: Fred Dente, 651-2815
UPLIFTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM DAY
with Grandmaster Hong
Thursday, August 13 from 9:00am to 11:00am, the sun, earth and moon will be in alignment. Grandmaster Hong balances this special energy along with herbal patches and easy lung exercises to enhance the immune system for asthma, allergies, respiratory colds, vog relief and more. One day will have an effect on all 365 days. This is a rare opportunity to experience the summer natural healing alignment which will enhance the immune system for the entire year! There is no charge for this service.
Thursday, August 13, 9 am – 2 pm
Small Business Recovery Connections
Kauai Community College, OSC Conference Room
Contact: Darlene Kaui, darlene.kaui@hawaii-sbdc.org
Thursday, August 13, August 20, August 27 (last three nights)
6:30 pm and 8:30 pm (HONOLULU EVENT)
Makana Concert – “The Curators of Hawaiian Music”
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room
Kamaaina Special ( with Hawaii ID) : $39 2-for-1
Reserve Tickets: 808.921.4600
Thursday, August 13,
Matt Costa Concert
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
tickets: www.groovetickets.com
and at the door
Info: bampproject.com
Friday-Saturday, August 14 – 15, 7:30 pm
Final Bon Dance of 2009 season
Kauai Soto Mission, Hanapepe
August 14 and 21, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
August 15 and 22, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Auditions for CINDERELLA by Rodgers and Hammerstein
presented by Hawaii Children’s Theatre & Kauai Community Players
Location: KAPA Warehouse, Puhi, 4411 E Kokiwaena St.
Prepare a song, bring sheet music, wear comfortable clothing to move/dance in
Be prompt; stay entire audition time
Performance Dates: November 13 – 15; 20 – 22, 27 – 29
www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com
Saturday, August 15, 10 am – 5 pm
Body Pyramid Qi Gong Workshop w/ Grandmaster Hong
Qi Center
Tuition $200 includes platform, manual, lunches whn prepaid by August 1
$220 thereafter
Info: Call Lynn Muramoto, 639-4300
Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort at 6pm.
Kaua’i Living Treasures Awards Banquet
The trustees of the Kaua‘i Museum honor members of the
community for their contributions to Kaua‘i County.
This year’s honorees:
Takeshi Fujita for Environmental Preservation & Education;
Jenny Keuma for Cultural & Historic Preservation;
Samson Mahuiki, Sr. for Cultural & Environmental Preservation;
David Penhallow for Literary & Theater Achievement;
Charlie and Loke Pereira for Cultural & Environmental Preservation;
and Victor & Kuulei Punua for Perpetuating the Hawaiian Culture through Dance & Music.
Dinner tickets are $65 and available in the Gift Shop, 246-4270.
Saturday, August 15, 6:30 – 9 pm
at Kauai Hospice, 4457 Pahee Street next to KIUC
Sunday, August 16, 8 am – 4 pm
on location between Kapaa and Kilauea
Hawaii Bird Photography Workshop
with Jack Jeffrey and Jim Denny
Bring your own digital camera; all skill levels are welcome
Limited to 15 participants
Contact: Hob Osterland, hob@hawaii.rr.com
August 17, 19, 24, 26 (Mon & Wed), 1:00 – 4:00 pm
In-Depth Intro to Photoshop
Jonathan Green of Starlight Studio
Location: KCC – OCET 2
Cost: $125
Register: KCC, 245-8318
www.johnathongreen.com
BASIC 8 QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS
Wed & Thurs August 19 & 20, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
This easy series of 8 exercises for beginners promotes vitality and balance.
Tuition is $125, includes a manual and 2 months of optional practice. (Optional practice offered 4 times a week M, T, W, TH 5-6pm)
Saturday, August 22, 8 am to 1pm
Malie Foundation Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser for Hawaiian Culture
Kapa’a First Hawaiian Church, 4-1320 Kuhio Hwy.
Contact Nathan Kalama: 822-2166
Saturday, August 22, 11am – 1pm
Japanese Cultural Demonstrations
Experience Japanese flower arranging, healing and tea ceremony by the MOA Foundation every fourth Saturday. Free with admission to the Museum, donations accepted.
Contact: Lyah Kama-Drake, 245-6931 ext. 22
Kaua‘i Museum is a private non profit 501(c)(3) organization located at 4428 Rice Street in Lihu‘e. Public and Gift Shop hours are Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed on Sundays. (808)245-6931.
Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hawaii Health Guide Healing Garden
11:30 am Kealoha’s Slam Poetry Presentation
12:00 – 1:00 Youth Slam Poetry Workshop w/ Kealoha
2:00 pm: All Local Meal Contest – Culinary celebration of food available on Kauai
Amateur and professional chefs invited to showcase their skills for People’s Choice award
Contest Entry Fee: $25 per dish
Deadline for entry: Email to John Armand at jstern1028@yahoo.com, 631-8424
Kilohana Plantation
Tickets for contest sampling – $10 on day of festival
Saturday, August 22, doors open at 5:00 pm
Premiere Viewing presented by Kauai Historical Society and Bamboo Moon Video:
“Preserving Kauai Backyard Music, Volume 2” Documentary on Kauai Musicians
Featured are Mama Ane Kanahele, Ileialoha Beniamina and the Kaohelauli’i ‘ohana of Niihau,
Victor Punua & Sons, the Kamaainas with Ambrose Smith, David Sproat, Gbby Manintin, Edward Punua; Uncle Nathan Kalama with Lady Ipo Kahaunaele Ferreira and Maka Herrod.
Live musical performances by Paul Togioka, Pancho Graham, Garret Santos
and emcee Maka Herrod and Lady Ipo
Location: Smith’s Tropical Paradise, Wailua
Video screening, luau dinner, silent auction of estate items, resort stays, fine art & more.
DVD’s available for purchase
Tickets: $45 in advance from Kauai Historical Society, 245-3373, <kauaihs@hawaiiantel.net>
Picture Plus, Scotty’s Music, Hanalei Music Strings and Things, Kauai Music and Sound
Tickets at door: $50
Contact: KHS, 245-3373
Saturday, August 22, 6:00 pm
The YWCA of Kauai, the Boys and Girls Club of Kauai & Kauai Youth Network present
Film: “The World We Want”
Adults $5.00; All Students Free
Contact: 245-9552, <kauaiyouthnetwork@gmail.com>
Monday, August 24, 7:30 pm
People to People Ambassador Programs
Informational Seminar (High School & College Students>
Speaker: Joe Osborne
Contact: Nikki Pouley, (509) 568-7022, <nikki.pouley@peopletopeople.com>
Tuesday, August 25, 1:30 pm
KIUC Board of Directors Meeting
Contact: kiucBoD@hawaii.rr.com
FREE INTRODUCTORY QI GONG EXERCISE CLASS
Wednesday August 26 7-8pm
All are welcome to a friendly and easy introductory class of Qi Gong exercises for beginners.
Thursday, August 27, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Kaua’i Country OED CPEP 2010 Workshop
Natural Resource Funding, Hawaiian Culture funding, CPEP funding
Piikoi rooms A&B
Contact: Nalani K Brun, 241-4952
Friday – Sunday, August 28 – 30
Carol Shelkin, mosaic portraiture
www.carolshelkinmosaics, com
Contact: Francesca De Lorma
823-6171 (home); 346-7625 (cell)
REJUVENATION QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, August 29, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Come and experience rejuvenating exercises for beginners to balance the body for greater health, more energy and increased vitality. This popular and easy practice provides a powerful set of tools to help stave off the aging process, reduce stress and strengthen the body and mind. Tuition is $200, includes a manual and 2 months of optional practice.(Optional practice offered 5 times a week M,T,W,TH 6-7pm and Tues 11am-noon)
September 2009
September 6, 2009, 5:30 am
“The Kaua’i Marathon” on the south side.
It will consist of a full marathon, 26.2 miles, as well as a half marathon, 13.1 miles.
Starts a the Poipu Shopping Village and will finish in Poipu in front of the Sheraton Kaua’i.
Total combined entries limited to 1,500 (Limit reached; call for cancellations)
More information available at www.thekauaimarathon.com.
Contact: Bob Craver, Hot Tropix Productions, 808-283-2078
Through September 11, Monday – Saturday
Gokurosama: Contemporary Photographs of Nisei in Hawaii
Photographer Brian Y. Sato
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii traveling exhibit
Sponsored by Liam & Lori Tomoyasu McGee in honor of their
Nisei parents, Maxine & the late Mervin Tomoyasu
Admission
Contact: Chris Faye, 245-6931, ext 21
Saturday, September 12, 10 am – 4 pm
Art Kauai Entries Due (3 max) – Juried Exhibition
Juror Theresa Papanikolas, Ph.D,
curator of European & American Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts
Info & Entry forms: KSA newsletter, Art Shop in Lihue and entry day
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Entry Fee $8 per entry for KSA members; $12 per entry for non-members
Exhibition reception on Saturday, September 19, 5 – 8 pm
Info: Call Liedeke at 652-8234, ksa@kauaisocietyofartists.org
Saturday, September 12, (LANAI EVENT)
Kealii Reichel in Concert
Fundraiser for Lanai Culture and Heritage Center
Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay
Concert Special includes lodging and two tickets
Also Kamaaina special rates at Koele Lodge
Contact: Kepa & Onaona Maly, <lchc@wave.hicv.netz>
Saturday – Sunday, September 12 – 13 (HONOLULU EVENT)
Mikhail Baryshnikov and Ana Laguna
The Hawaii Theatre
Tickets: www.hawaiitheatre.com, (808) 528-0506
Thru September 17, 2009 in the Mezzanine Art Gallery
Thursday, July 23, 4:30-7:00pm Reception in the Courtyard
Walter Askin: A Trio of Four
The Kaua‘i Museum presents “In-sight” the underwater photography of Bruna Stude in the Mezzanine Gallery from July 24 – October 2, 2008.
Contact: Lyah Kama-Drake, 245-6931 ext. 22
September 19, 5 – 8 pm
Art Kauai Reception
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Show Continues through Oct 23
Friday, September 25, 6:30 drinks & chocolates; 7:30 concert
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Saturday, September 26, 7:00 pm drinks & chocolate: 7:45 concert
St. Michael’s & All Angel’s Church, Lihue
Plumeria Concert Series presents Damon Denton
Two Evenings of Romantic Piano Music (2 varied programs)
Tickets: $25 until September 15; $30 after September 15; $35 at door
Outlets: Magic Dragon, Banana Patch Studios, Papaya’s, Pictures Plus,
Island Soap & Candleworks
www.plumeria.concerts@gmail.com
September 20 – 26
Kauai Mokihana Festival
20 – Hawaiian Instrumental Competition
21 Kauai Composers Contest & Concert
22 Eo E Lili’u Children/Youth Music Competition
23 Hawaiian Music Mini Film Festival
24 – 26 Hula Competition (All Music/Musicians are judged)
Contact: Nathan Kalama, kmfkauai@hawaii.rr.com
Shaolin Warriors play the Concert Hall September 23-27. High-flying martial arts and acrobatics, amazing feats of strength, skill and endurance grounded in the mindfulness of Buddhist practice.
“A performance that’s part action flick, part Cirque du Soleil.” The Boston Globe.
SHAOLIN TICKETS ON SALE TODAY in person at the Blaisdell, by phone 1-800-745-3000, at outlets in Macy’s and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Deadline: September 30
The 2009 Digital Camera Photographer of the Year is accepting submissions.
There is no entry fee
http://www.artblahblah.com/
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: Kauai Through the Eyes of Artists
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
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
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Thru October 9, 2009, Monday through Saturday in the Senda Gallery
Kaua‘i Morale Committee of WWII
On Kaua‘i at the start of World War II, nearly 65% of the plantation workforce were of Japanese descent, many were prominent citizens including those elected to public office. Discover what happened to these people and what their leaders, in the guise of the Morale Committee, accomplished in this fascinating story. Roy Miyake, guest curator. Admission
Contact: Chris Faye, 245-6931 ext. 21
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
New Hula Class for Ladies
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am – noon
To enroll, email your contact info to <uamakaniwahine@gmail.com>
Must register to attend mandatory orientation
Must have previous hula backgroun
Non-competitive hula
Cover 3-month tuition + registration fee; monthly tuition thereafter
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
August 31 and September 2 – Fall Session Classes begin
KUGA – KAUAI UNDERGROUND ARTISTS
Planting seeds of creativity via dance, music, lyrics
Register Online at www.kuga808.com
Contact: Lila, Sara, Marisol, kuga808@mac.com
DANCE CLASSES for all ages and abilities (children 3+) Teens & Adults
Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary & Flamenco Dance
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
2009-2010 DANCE SEASON
Started enrollment August 1 – September 30
Class locations in Princeville, Kapaa & Lihue
For more information in Contact: Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey
www.jenballet.com tel 808 823 9588
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
CAROL CULVER DANCE ACADEMY
Now enrolling for summer
6-week session – June 19 thru August 4
Have fun and learn to dance from a Broadway, TV and Film
professional dancer/choreographer.
Classes available for ages 3 through adult
In Princeville and Lihue
€ TAP € BALLET € JAZZ € SWING (East Coast & Lindy Hop)
€ NEW BEGINNING TAP for ages 10 thru adult
€ NEW TOT BALLET classes – ages 3 thru 7
€ NEW SWING class – teen & adult
€ 2 NEW N. SHORE JAZZ classes
– Beginning level – ages 6 thru 12
– Beg/int level – ages 10 thru adult
€ Special class offered to prepare middle school and high school students wishing to participate in the KPAC program.
Complete schedule online at dancekauai.com
Call 245-3150 or email cc@dancekauai.com to register.
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
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
FREE QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Every Tuesday 10-11am
A gentle moving form for ages 60+
FREE SITTING QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Every Thursday 10-11am
An easy and gentle sitting form for ages 60+
GOLDEN EIGHT QI GONG EXERCISES
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Promotes self-healing and health maintenance.
$10 per class, $5 for returning students
12 SITTING QI GONG EXERCISES
Thursdays, 10-11am
Strengthens immune system and longevity.
$10 for per class, $5 for returning students
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)
Starting on August 3, 2009
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 August 11 – 12, 2009
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