email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance

OCTOBER ART & CULTURE EVENTS

September 30, midnight — entries were due
Deadline:  6th Annual Creative Competition – Kauai Backstory
Theme:  “Coconut Wireless”
Any writing form – essay, story, memoir, poems
plus visual entries in jpg format; one entry per category
Guest Judge: Jocelyn Fujii, Founder of Hula Moon Press;
author of more than a dozen books on Hawai’i & the Pacific;
In 23 years authored 130 profiles for Spirit of Aloha; Articles in many
national & international publications

competition sponsored by Garden Island Arts Council

www.kauaibackstory.com

Awesome! Back to the days of youth as you sing along w/ the Stars!
Friday, September 30, Saturday, October 1, 7:00 pm
Sunday October 2, 5:00 pm (Tickets Still Available for Sunday)
Kauai Sings Songs of the 1970’s
sung by Kauai’s finest singers 
Hukilau Lanai, Kapaa
Tickets $20 advance/$15 students/$25 at door
Some advance tables of 10 available at 246-9577, <barbara@malama-pono.org>
Contact:  Jason Blake, jblakekauai@gmail.com

Friday, September 30, 9:30 am – 9 pm
 & Saturday, October 1, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Koloa Rum 2 Year Anniversary Sale
20% off everything at the company store and eStore
behind the Kilohana Plantation Mansion
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-8900, <info@koloarum.com>

OCTOBER EVENTS:

Saturday, October 1, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
2011 Hoedown for Hope
Headline:  Melveen Leed & Nohelani Cypriano
Emcee: News anchor Keahi Tucker

Hope Awardees Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust

Larry & the Goats with classic rock and country music
Wally Rita and Los Kaualanos w/ kachi kachi dance music

Gourmet wester fare, silent auction,

live auction w/ cattleman auctioneer Buddy Gibson

Funds to help cancer patients access care and support they need
Cancer Programs: Reach to Recovery, Look Good…Feel Better, 
Man to Man, Road to Recovery
Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Contact:  Lani Yukimura, 639-0688 or Lili Bryan-Conant 652-2689
<www.hoedownfor hope.org>
800-227-2345; <cancer.org>

Saturday, October 1, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
15th Annual Coconut Festival
non-stop entertainment & vendors all weekend
Kapaa Ball Park, next to Kapaa Library

Saturday, October 1, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Fringed – New Art Jewelry by Kathy McClelland Cowan”
Live Music by Willy Judah & The Burning Bush Reggae Band
Firedancing by the Soot Sisters for First Saturday’s 
Old Kapaa Town Art Walk
Location:  Alley Kat Art, 4-1373 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
Info:  www.allerykatart.com; <kat@alleykatart.com>, 651-1766

Sunday, October 2, 7:00 am Kick Off
NFL Football Sundays – every Sunday to Super Bowl
“Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys”
“Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans”
10:00 am Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers”
Take in all the action on (4) high definition TV’s
Order from our Special Breakfast Menu, 7:00 – 11:00 am
Eye Opener cocktails, 7:00 am to end of second game
Shutters Lounge, Kauai Beach Resort
Contact:  (808) 246-5501

Mondays, Oct 3, 7:30 pm (OAHU EVENT)

Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Monday, Oct 10, 7:30 pm
Paliku Theatre in Kaneohe
The story of Paka’a, the boy who tamed the winds of Kauai
by Chamber Music Hawaii
Composer Jon Magnussen will narrate the
Hawaiian wind myth to accompany the score he wrote
Magnussen, who grew up on Kauai, teaches at UH-Manoa & Punahou; 

his compositions are performed worldwide

Tickets:  $25, $20, students free

CMH ticket line, 489-5038
Info:  Jonathan Parrish, gen mngr, 372-8236

Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Friends of Lihue Library Fall Used Book Sale
Lihue Library Conference Room
Sponsored by Friends of Lihue Library
Contact:  Carolyn Larson, 242-3222

Saturday, October 8, 9:30 am
Eo e Emalani i Alaka’i Festival
Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, Koke’e State Park
Hula & Music All Day
Contact:  Hui o Laka & Koke’e Museum

Saturday, October 8, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The County of Kauai Office of the Proscecuting Attorney
& The YWCA of Kauai in collaboration with
The Kalaheo Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute announces
Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
“Empowering the Community to Fight Back Against Crime”
Wear comfortable athletic clothing & athletic shoes;
bring water bottle & sweat towel
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Free & Open to the Public
Pre-registration:  Lianne Parongao, 241-1745, <lparongao@kauai.gov>

Sunday, October 9, 9:30 am
Hookupu – hula, mele & readings
Celebrating King Kamehameha IV & Queen Emma, the Holy Sovereigns
Full Eucharist service in Hawaiian, 10:10 am
Re-dedication ceremony of memorial stone dedicated to Queen Emma – in the Memorial Hall
Refreshments provided after the ceremony
All Saints Church, Kapaa
Contact:  David Murray, Junior Warden
All Saints Episcopal Church

Sunday, October 9, 3:00 pm
Kauai Concert Association presents:
Hawaii Opera Theater, Hawaii’s only Professional Opera Company
Tickets $25 Adults/$10 students
Contact:  Jim Bray, (808) 651-7464

Sundays, October 9 & 30
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour Times:  10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief video & talk story session
Donations are appreciated
Info:  (808) 639-4300, <LM@hawaii.rr.com>
GPS only:  3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741

Sunday, October 9, 4:00 pm
Annual All Angels Animal Blessing
Music by Henry Adam Curtis & the All Angels Children’s Ministry;
reading and prayers for caregivers & departed animals;
each animal will receive an individual blessing & certificate.
Hot Dog reception to follow w/ animal crackers and doggie treats; 
petting zoo for children; music on the lawn
All animals need to be on a leash or in a carrier!
St. Michael Y All Angels Episcopal Church
Umi & Hardy Street, Lihue
Info:  www.stmichaels-kauai.org, 245-3796

Thursday, October 13, 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Honolulu Theater for Youth present:
“Anime Momotaro”
Recommended for Grades K – 3
KCC PAC
Contact:  Becky Dunning, (808) 839-9885, ext 703

Friday, October 14, 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Honolulu Theater for Youth present:
“Lion Dancer”
Recommended for Grades 4 – 6 & 7 – 12
KCC PAC
Contact:  Becky Dunning, (808) 839-9885, ext 703

Friday, October 14, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Poisons in Paradise by Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD, MHD
Part 1: GMOs & Pesticides in Food & Farming
Part 2: Radiation, Depleted Uranium & Chemtrails
Event is part of World Food Day
Children of the Land, Kauai Village Shopping Center
Contact:  Hawaii HealthGuide, (808) 638-0888

October 14
Friday Night Dance Party
7:00 – 8:00 pm, Tango Music
8:00 – 10:00 pm Ballroom, Swing, Latin
Light pupus and cold water provided
$5 donation requested
sponsored by the YMCA North Shore Dance Club
Info:  JaNeen 652-0300; Karen 828-2109

Saturday, October 15 & November 19
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, includes lunch
Bicycling Classes – Traffic Skills 101
Learn to improve your bike handling skills
and basic bicycle maintenance
Bring your own helmet & bike in good working condition
Ages 14+
Dept of Health Vector Control Building
Registration:  regularly $50; $30 discount w/ coupon
Info:  Dr. Randy Blake (808) 635-8823, <news@KauaiPath.org>

Saturday, October 15, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
7th Annual Kauai Healing Garden Festival
A cornucopia of healthy & green living of the Garden Isle
9:30 am Opening Blessing
12:00 – 1:00 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD, MPH
“GMOs & Pesticides in Food & Farming & Radiation, 

Depleted Uranium & Chemtrails in Hawaii”

1:00 – 2:00 Eco Fashion Show

Entertainment & presentations all day;

healthy food vendors, lei & local food contest;

poi pounding, tahitian drumming, cooking demos, 
musical mele and activities for adults and keiki
Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway
$5 Admission
Info:  (808) 638-0888; events@hawaiihealthguide.com
www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com

Saturday, Oct 15, 11 am – 4 pm
Storybook Theatre presents Princess Kaiulani Keiki Festival
Entertainment, celebrity readers, hula, keiki talent contest,
coloring & essay contests, horsebck rides, main street parade,
food & vender booths
Hanapepe Town
Contact:  Storybook Theatre, 335-0712, <director@storybook.org>

Saturday, October 15, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Kauai Group Sierra Club Annual Potluck Picnic
Hanamaulu Beach Park
for members, families & friends – current, past, future
Sierra Club environmental achievement awards for exceptional 

contibutions to protect Kauai environment

Contact:  Judy Dalton

Saturday, October 15, 3:00 – 7:00 pm

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
Ongoing Classes Starting in July
Halau Hula o Leilani – cultural education, friendship & fun!
Tahitian Dance for Adults/Teens 7:30 pm & Keiki 6:16 pm
taught by Leilani Low, assisted by Ariel Leilani Bond
Wednesdays, All Saints Church Gym, Kapaa
Hula Classes for Adults/Teens & Keiki
Mondays, All Saints Gym
Tuesdays, Koloa Neighborhood center
Register w/ Leilani (Rivera) Low, 651-0682
Month of June, Mondays & Tuesdays
Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai Open House
Invitation to Observe Halau Sessions in june
Kilauea
Call in advance:  (808) 346-7574, <halaupalaihiwa@kaieie.org>
Ongoing Tuesday nights, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua” hula class
Dance, Chant, Language & Legends
Under the direction of Alaka’i 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
Second and Last Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm 
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour times:  10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief video and talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
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
Second and Fourth Sunday every Month, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Reiki with Renee!
Reiki Energy Healing Circle
Hawaii Holistic Health Center, 4585 Lehua St. #11
(above Hoku Foods in Kapaa)
$11
Call or email  Renee, 821-2243, <info@psychic-services.com>
<www.psychic-services.com>
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
New Dance Season & Ongoing classes at Kauai Dance Center
Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern Dance for all ages & abilities
Directors Jennifer & Mel Bell-Grey
Class locations:  Kilauea Parish Hall; Kapaa All Saints Gym; 
Kauai Athletic Club in Lihue; Island School in Puhi
Call:  (808)823-9588, www.kauaidancecenter.com
NEW! Online ballet – “The Anatomy of Ballet 1.2.&3”
www.onlinedancecenter.com

Kauai Dance Theatre’s Summer-Fall Term
August 15 – December 16, 2011
Ages 4 through Adult at the Kalaheo Studio
Ballet – Tap – Jazz/HipHop – Contemporary – Creative Movement – Exercise
Visit www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com for the class schedule
Janie Crane, Director, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.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
Argentine Tango for absolute beginners begin in June
No experience or partner necessary
$5 per class
Tango Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm – Small Town Coffee Shop, music and dancing
Info:  Maurizia Zanin, (808) 635-8049, www.tangokauai.com

 

North Shore High Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance Class! 
Ongoing – dance experience required!
Every Friday morning, 10-11:30am.
Dance to all kinds of awesome,
fun music, great exercise, great fun and no partner
required!  $8 per class.  Instructor: Gina Mello
Church of the Pacific, Princeville.  Questions call Gina 212-1847 or

 

Carol Culver Dance Academy – New Summer Classes
Learn to dance from a Broadway, TV & Film professional dancer/choreographer
• Ballet • Tap • Jazz • 

Ages 3 through adult – all levels
Adult tap Tuesdays, starting June 7
Beginning Jazz, Fridays starting June 10
Swing/Partnering, Tuesdays starting June 14 (6 weeks)
Tot Ballet • Start date to be announced
New beginning jazz/hip hop, ages 6 – 9, Thursdays 4 pm
Ms. Culver has an extensive background as a professional dancer and choreographer including Broadway, TV and film. She is resident choreographer for the KPAC spring musicals and choreographs often for Hawaii Children’s Theatre
Contact Ms. Culver at 245-3150 or email: carol@dancekauai.com
Complete schedule online at http://www.dancekauai.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
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE 
FREE FOR ALL AGES

BEGINNING QI GONG CLASSES – Wednesdays, September 28
(QI GONG GOLDEN 8)
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality, and radiating more energy

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
LOCATION:  SUN VILLAGE, 3-3400 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue 96766
VILLAGE HALL “D”, REC ROOM
Turn into Wilcox Hospital at light, drive past hospital, turn right
after Garden Court “B”, drive downhill and turn left into
Visitors Parking Lot, walk across parking lots to
VILLAGE HALL “D” on left, enter Rec Room.
Mondays & thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Multipurpose Facility, Kalepa Village, 4535 Kalepa Circle, Hanamaulu 96766
Enter Kalepa Village, take first left, Multipurpose Facility is bldg on the left
Turn into circle & park
No fee for the sessions; contact <qikauai@gmail.com>
For more information, contact Dora Hong, qikauai@gmail.com
Questions:  Call Peter Sterne, 635-0306
REJUVENATION: information for those who have taken the class; email  qikauai@gmail.com


Fitness Classes in Kalaheo
Tuesdays  7:15 – 8:15 am P.E. for Adults/ 8:30 – 9:30 am Super Sculpt
Thursdays  4:15 – 5:15 pm Circuit Strength & Cardio/5:30 – 6:30 pm Stability Ball Training
Location:  Private Studio in Kalaheo, call 332-6320 for directions
Cost:  Single Class $12/ 10 Class Pass $100
Unlimited Classes per month (4 consecutive weeks) – $72
Contact:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

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
Wednesday, 8 – 9 am: Body and Mind Clarity – Kalaheo N Ctr
Friday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Kalaheo N Ctr
Classes are free and for Seniors
Contact:  (808) 652-8985, <kupunawellness@aol.com>
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am
Aloha Aerobics
Stretch, step and weights

– complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular
All Saints Gym, Kapaa
All Welcome
Contact:  822-3817
Morning Exercise in Kalaheo
“Stretch and Tone” on Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM – Pilates-inspired exercises to stretch, strengthen and tone muscles in a fitness format
“FitDance Fusion”  on Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM – standing stretches, 20 min. simple aerobic dance movement, toning floor exercises
Both classes are ongoing at Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule
Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes if desired for aerobic dance on Fridays
$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card
Contact:  Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
www.kauaidancetheatre.com
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
 
Garden Island Arts Council Van Go! Kahu Kai Program
completes Kamalani Pavilion mural #12 at Kekaha School TODAY:

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Send out on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, 2011