The September ARTS newsletter is online: https://www.gardenislandarts.org/arts.html
email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
MID-September 2010 ART & CULTURE EVENTS:
Thursday, September 9, 10:00 am to Noon
SFCA Biennium Grant Workshops, 2012-2013
State Building, Room B, Lihue
Contact: Annie Koh, (808) 586-0840
Friday, September 10, 1:00 pm
Victorian Tea Party
Tony, the butler, will attend to your every need while you enjoy tea, sandwiches and sweets
Afternoon entertainment – parlot games, croquet, handwriting analysis, door prizes, party favors
Wilcox family talk story w/ Patsy Sheehan
Sepia photos available for $10 each
Creative Victorianesque hats essential;
Victorian attire encouraged
$45 per person; reservation by August 30, 2010
Hosted by Kauai Historical Society
Hanalei Wilcox Plantation Estate
Contact: 808-245-3373
infor@kauaihistoricalsociety.org
Friday & Saturday, September 10 and 11
“KAUA’I STYLE—Let Us Show You Aloha”
“Ua Piha Mau Oe Me Ke Aloha” (Full of Everlasting Love to You)
Friday, September 10, 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Paina Night
Investiture of Traditional Hawaiian Royal Court in pre-contact attire
Kahiko tribute to Royal Court
Hula by Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha, Halau Hula O Hali’ileo
Na Leo O Na Kupuna (Interviews with five kupuna)
Guest artists: Napua Makua and Friends
Tickets: $45 includes paina and program
Saturday, September 11, 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Concert Night
Presentation of Traditional Hawaiian Royal Court in pre-contact attire
Kupuna Hawaiian Fashion Parade
Music by Tita Poi and Niihau ‘Ohana, Hoku’au Kaohelauli’i & Doric Yaris
Guest Artists: Nathan Aweau w/ Hula Dancer Kelehua Kawai
Waimea Plantation Cottages
Ticket Price: $25/$10 for Kupuna 62+ in fashion attire
Ticket Outlets: Hawaiian Music Kiosk in Princeville & Coconut Plantation,
Kauai Music and Sound, Island Soap & Candle,
Scotty’s Music, Banana Patch Gallery, Aloha’N Paradise,
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha, Waimea Plantation Cottages
Contact: Doric Yaris, Haunani Seward, Stephanie Iona
Friday, September 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
“An Evening with Dolly and Friends”
A concert featuring Dolly Kanekuni with Guest
Appearances by Thom Newman, Mary McDermott,
Chloe Deffner and Blade Kanekuni
A variety of your favorite songs – Sophisticated,
Sentimental and just a bit “Sassy”!
Proceeds to benefit American Lung Association, educational
programs for children with asthma.
Have dinner before and drinks and dessert at the show!
At The Hukilau Lanai, 520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa
Reservations and VIP seats (808) 652-1323 or
Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:00 pm
Kauai Cabaret “Come As You Are” Show
Song, Dance, Poetry, Slam, Drama & Drag
Hawaii Family Portrait Exhibit & Silent Auction
Performers: Kauai Sings, Love Trive, Award winning Tahitian Hula, Pink Pebbles Crew Hip Hop, Poetry Slam w/ Leah Harry and MORE
KCC Performing Arts Center
Pre-sale Donation $10, $15 at door
Ticket Outlets; Larry’s Music, YWCA, Scotty’s Music, Talk Story Bookstore,
Super Duper Two Ice Cream
Tickets also on line at www.kauaicabaret.com
Fundraiser for PFLAG Kauai and Lambda Aloha
For more info call 635-3024
…”GRIPPING!”
Friday, Sept 10; Saturday, Sept 11 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 12, 4:00 pm
Kauai Community Players present:
“Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell
Directed by Michelle Lewis; Produced by Lana Coffman
Celebrating lives of two special thespians: David Conrad
& Ethan Shell
Puhi Theatrical Playhouse
Tickets: $20 for adults/$18 for seniors/$15 for KCP members & students
Reservations: call 1-800-838-3006
Online purchase: <www.kauaicommunityplayers.org>
Tickets at Door: $22 for adults/$20 for seniors/$17 for KCP members & students
LIMITED Space available!
Contact: Lana Coffman, 651-9994
Saturday, September 11, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Juried Exhibition
Art Kauai Entries Due
Juror Neida Bangarter, Director of Shaeffer Gallery, MACC
Saturday, September 18, 4:00 pm
Art Kauai Reception
September 19 – October 28
Art Kauai Exhibition Dates
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Info and schedule: www.art-ksa.com
Celebration of Peace 2010 – In the Name of Aloha
Saturday, September 11, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ka Pa Hula Hoike & Le’a Le’a Luau – Kamokila Village, Wailua River
Sunday, September 12, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Pre-concert “Hospitality, Kauai Flavor”, Ho’olau Le’a
Sunday, September 12, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
All in the ‘Ohana Concert Fundraiser
‘Ohana share their Aloha through music and dance
A cast of 100-plus persons will bring to life Hawaiian values and practices through oli, mele and both hula kahiko and auana in concert. Included will be: Uncle Eddie Kamae, Tony Conjugacion, Namolokama, Hui O Kalama Ola, Nathan Kalama & Na Kupuna Kalamaolaimaluhialani, Doric Yaris & Hula Halau O Hali`ileo, Maka Herrod & Na Hui o Kamakaokalani, Puna Kalama Dawson & Ka Ipu Ha’a o’ Kekau’ilani, Hoaloha & Na Lei Hoku, Charlani Kalama & Ha’a Hula o’ Kekau’ilani, The Kalama `Ohana & Special Guests. I think it is $20, tix available via order by email: aloha@makanamakamai.com.
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Monday, September 13, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Mahalo Gathering – Kauai Beach Resort
Contact: <inthenameofaloha2010@yahoo.com>, (808) 639-7721
<www.livealoha.sakura.ne.jp/english/englishmenu.html>
Sept 15 – 25, Book Events:
9/15 Presentation: Bringing a Book to Life, Nurturing it in the Marketplace, Waimea Public Library, 6:30 p.m. free, 338-6848
9/16 Reading and book signing: Art and Letters Speak the Heart, Aloha-N-Paradise, Waimea behind the Town Park, 4:30 p.m., free, 338-1552
9/– Noon Forum: Hawaii 2010: The Authenticity Advantage That Will Impel U.S. De-occupation of the Hawaiian Islands, Kaua‘i Community College Library, Puhi, Date pending, free, 245-8233
9/18 Reading and book signing: I feel, I think, therefore I write, Borders, Lih‘ue, 2 p.m. free, 246-0862
9/19 – 24 Book signings and sale of books at craft tables: Culture, Tradition and Innovation, Three Siblings at Work, at various Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival events [see Kaua‘i Mokihana festival schedule for locations on these dates.]
9/25 Book signing: Ho‘okupu, Kaua‘i Museum, Lihu‘e, 11 a.m., free, 246-2470
Contact: Keahi Felix, 808-966-4367, <keahifelix@gmail.com>
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)
Larry & Lurline performing
Cafe Portofino
Contact: Larry Rivera, <larryrivera@hawaiian.net>
Friday, September 17, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
“KAUA’I STYLE—Let Us Show You Aloha”
“Ho’oulu ola I ke aloha” Nurturing Life with Love
An informal gathering by the poolside courtyard with traditional Kauai Medley featuring Kauai Hawaiian Studies Kupuna (Arlene Kon, Hana Montgomery, Janet Kahalekomo, Elwood Machado, Donna Ho’opi’i, plus more) accompanied by Garret Santos, Darryl Gonsalves, Ed Blanchet, Sylvia Partridge,
Enjoy Kupuna Mo’olelo about the early days of Aloha Week in Waikiki
Hula featuring the Halau Na Pua O Ke Kukui, kumu hula Donna Lei Hi’ilani Kirkpatrick and Halau O Hanalei, kumu hula Naomi Yokotake
Above program free and open to the public
KBR’s famous Pauhana Fridays OceanFest Clam Bake at Naupaka Terrace Restaurant, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Kauai Beach Resort Poolside Courtyard
Contact: <Sabra Kauka, sabrakauka@aol.com>
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hawaii Craftsmen Annual jurying for Kaua’i artists
10:00 am – Noon: Craftsmen Drop Off Art work
Noon – 2:00 pm: Jurying
2:00 pm: Lecture by Juror – Robert Soppelsa, Senior Curator,
ART in Embassies, US Dept of State, Washington DC
3:00 pm Craftsmen Pick Up Art Work
Kauai Community College Machine Shop/Welding Classroom
Public invited to lecture by Juror
Contact: Rose Anne Jones, (808) 521-3282,
info@hawaiicraftsmen.org; www.hawaiicraftsmen.org
Saturday, September 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Red Stick Ramblers
$35 Adult/ $10 Students
Kauai Concert Assn
Sunday, September 19, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hanapepe Cafe & Bakery hosting a genuine English Tea
featuring a selection of fine teas, assorted sweets and savories
(Palmiers, Cream Puffs, Bear Claws, Paviovas,
Peaches & Cream Squares, Coconut Macaroons, Fresh Fruit,
Deviled Eggs, Thai Summer Rolls, Pasta Primivera, Greek
Salad, Ahi Tuna Sandwiches, Breakfast Blends, Darjeeling,
other assorted fine domaine teas & blends)
$35
in the heart of beautiful, historic old Hanapepe town
3830 Hanapepe Road
Reservations strongly recommended
Call Helen 808-335-5011 to reserve table
September 19 – 25, Kaua’i Mokihana Festival (Island Wide)
Sunday, September 19, 10 am – First Hawaiian Church Service
Sunday, September 19, 6 pm – Hawaiian Instrumental Competition
– Ilima Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, 742-1234
Monday, September 20, 7 pm – Kauai Composers Contest & Concert – KCC PAC
Tuesday, Sepember 21, 9 am – Eo E Lili’u Children/Youth music Competition – KCC PAC
Tuesday, September 21, 6 pm – Under the Palms Concert
– Aston Aloha Beach Resort, Wailua
Wednesday, September 22, 10 am – ‘Olelo Hawai’i Film Presentation, Kauai Beach Resort, 246-5515
Thursday, September 23, 6 pm – Solo/Group Hula Kahiko Nei Competition
– Kauai Beach Resort
Friday, September 24, 6 pm – Group Hula Auana Competition/Royal Court Attendance – Kauai Beach Resort
Saturday, September 25, 11 am – Solo Hula Auana Competition & Finale
– Kauai Beach Resort
KMF Crafts Fair – Thur, Fri, Sat, Kauai Beach Resort
Tickets: Contact Iwalani, 652-4497, Varies – $20 to free
Ticket Outlets: Kauai Music & Sound,Vicky’s Fabric, JJ ‘Ohana,
Kauai Beach Resort
Info: www.maliefoundation.org
September 19 – December 5 (HONOLULU EVENT)
Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of Agony: The Work of Edward Gorey, prolific American author and artist (1925 – 2000)
on the tenth anniversary of his death
500 Edward Gorey books, many signed and first editions;
fine art books, original prints, posters, note cards, handmade toys and other curious objects — collected by John Carollo, Honolulu composer and dedicated Goreyphile for over 35 years.
Original works from the Gorey Charitable Trust, NY, and Edward Gorey House, Cape Cod, Ma.
Contact: Sharon Tasaka, Associate Director, UH Art Gallery
<gallery@hawaii.edu>, 808.956-6888
Monday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Theatre Arts”
Six weeks course offered by WIT
Sept 20 – The Art of Costuming – Mary McDermott
Sept 27 – A Brief Intro to Light and Sound Design (to be confirmed)
Island School Main Hall
$20.00 per session or $80.00 for all six. Minimum enrolment required, so sign up soon!
Call Romey @ 826-9755 for further info.
Friday, Sept 24 and Saturday, Sept 25, 7:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 26, 5:00 pm
Kauai Sings! Andrew Lloyd Webber
Hukilau Lanai
Advance Tix: $20/ Tix at Door: $25/ Students: $15
Tables of 10 are $200
Limited seating so get tickets early
Tix Contact: Barbara. 246-9577
Friday, September 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Radhanath Swamiji: “The Journey Home”
An enlightening discourse from a revered saint from India
Sharing of his amazing new book
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
suggested donation: $20
Inquiries: Nutan Brownstein, 635-9502
September 24, 7:00 – 9:30 pm (every Friday)
Millicent Cummings & Darby Slick
Blue Planet Cafe
No cover w/ purchase of expresso & dessert
Friday Night Hanapepe Art Walk
3900 Hanapepe Road
Saturday, September 25, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Women Artists of Kaua’i Fine Art Festivals & Fundraiser
Anna Skaradzinska, Marlene Czajkowski, Lilian de Mello,
Marionette Tabonair, Dava Shepherd, Leslie Tribolet,
Susi Strom, Millicent Cummings
Fine art, prints, gifts, watercolors, painting demonstrations
Portion of the proceeds go to the Church’s Outreach Program
(food pantry & community garden)
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Info: Marionette, (808) 631-9173
www.womenartistsofkauai.blogspot.com
Saturday, Sept 26, 7:00 pm
Miss Island Mokihana Scholarship Organization Pageant
Miss Island Mokihana/Miss Island Mokihana Outstanding Teen
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Avery Kano, 639-1301, info@MissIslandMokihana.org
Saturday, Sept 30, 7:00 pm
Mardi Gras Entertainment presents
A Simon & Garfunkel Retrospective
w/ AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Kevin Rogers, 337-9234
KauaiBackstory.com, an online literary journal, announces its fifth annual creative competition. This year’s theme, “Refuge” is sponsored by the Garden Island Arts Council. Cash prizes will be awarded in the following manner. Written: First place, $100; second place, $50; third place, $25. Visual: One $100 award.
The deadline for submitting entries is midnight HST September 30, 2010. Text entries must be pasted into the body of an email (no attachments) and sent to kauaibackstory@yahoo.com. Images must be sent as a jpg attachment.
Kauaibackstory.com is intended to serve as a timely, interactive forum. Readers are encouraged to visit often and post comments.
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Dance Is Alive and Well on Kauai”
United Airlines side: “Kauai – Island of Festivals”
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)
Etude #1: Mele O Ka Mahi’ai (Song of the Farmer)
Etude #2: Kumulipo (Chant of Creation)
Mahalo nui to the Inanod ohana, Vince Dodge, Melinda Morey, and Rita Peeters.
Music courtesy of Randie Kamuela Fong of Kamehameha Schools.
“The Omo People of Ethiopia”
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