The September ARTS newsletter is online: https://www.gardenislandarts.org/arts.html
email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
September (Mid Month) 2010 ART & CULTURE EVENTS:
Note: Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
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>
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>
…”GRIPPING!” EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK
Friday, Sept 17; Saturday, Sept 18 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 19, 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 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, 4:00 pm
Kauai Society of Artists Juried Exhibition — “Art Kauai”
Juror Neida Bangarter, Director of Shaeffer Gallery, MACC
Reception for Artists
“Walk and Talk” by Juror; Awards for Winners
September 19 – October 28 – Art Kauai Exhibition Dates
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Info and schedule: www.art-ksa.com
Saturday, September 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Red Stick Ramblers
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
$35 Adult/ $10 Students
Kauai Concert Assn
Tickets: 245-SING
www.kauai-concert.org
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
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
Saturdays beginning September 25, 2010
Steel The One!
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Lessons with Alan Akaka
10-12 Sessions
Beginner Class 9:00 am, Intermediate Class 10:30 am
Kapa`a, Kauai
Contact Kilipaki Vaughan 808-651-4532
Saturday, September 25, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Na ‘Aina Kai’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Stroll through the Formal Gardens while enjoying live music & entertainment
$15 donation
Reservations: (808) 828-0525
Limited Capacity
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.
PEEK INTO OCTOBER:
“KAUA’I STYLE—Let Us Show You Aloha”
“He Inoa No Nalani” In Honor of the Heavenly Chiefs
Friday, October 1, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Free pre-concert Festivities
Arrival and presentation of Kaua’i Aloha Festivals Royal Court
Special hula Kahiko performance of mele ali’i
featuring ancient chants and dances for Hawai’i’s esteemed monarchs
by Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai, kumu hula Kehaulani Kekua
Kauai Beach Resort Poolside Courtyard
free and open to the public; fresh flower leis, no-host cocktail service,
and food selections will be offered
He Inoa No Na Lani Hula & Music Concert
Friday, October 1, 6:30 pm
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Tickets: Advance $22/$25 available at Kauai Beach Resort
and online at www.kaieie.org
Tickets: Door $25/$30
Proceeds will support the cultural educations programs & projects
of Ka’ie’ier Foundation, a Native Hawaiian non-profit organization
Contact: Kehaulani Kekua, www.kaieie.org
October 1, 2010, 7:00 pm
Kauai Pow Wow Council, The County of Kauai
and the Kauai Office of Economic Development present
“The Eagle Song Dancers”
Kauai Community College Performing Arts center
Contact: Dale Jacobs, 828-1294
Friday, October 1, 7:00 pm
Kauai String/Woodwind Trio Debut Performance
Kim McDonough, clarinetist
Jasmine Libert, bassoonist
Katherine Stennett, violinist
playing with Tom Beck on tuba
Island School Main Hall
Contact: Tom Beck II
Every Saturday night in October, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
“Songwriters Showcase!”
Join Lynn and Thayne Taylor with “NTO”
and guest songwriters performing all original music
Upstairs at JJ’s moonrise & ocean views
Located up the stairs at JJ’s Broiler overlooking Kalapaki Bay
Anchor Cove Shopping Center, 3416 Rice Street, Lihue
Cover charge $10
Age 21 and over – ID required for entry
cocktail and pupu service available
http://www.reverbnation.com/lynnthaynetaylor
for updates on schedule of appearing artists
(Songwriters interested in performing, contact 645-0527
(This is not an open mic, all performances will be scheduled)
ONGOING CLASSES/ACTIVITIES:
Community Community Community Community
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
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Dance is Alive and Well on Kaua’i”
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)
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Waipa Foundation ‘Ohana Day
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for working in the ‘auwai (taro irrigation system)
Change of clothing is recommended; bring water bottles, hats, tabis
lunch provided from Waipa-grown produce
Location: one mile past Hanalei School
No charge, but reservations recommended
Email: <kalen@waipafoundation.org>, 639-6905
Every second Saturday
Art, surf moveis, hula
Hanalei Town
Contact: Joel Guy, http://www.hanaleigrassshackprod.com/index.html
Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kauai Community Market
fresh ingredients, holiday foods & gifts, taro products,
tropical plants and flowers, coffee, hoiday pies & baked goods,
goat cheese, health & beauty items from goat’s milk,
breakfast & lunch choices, educational demo, and more
KCC front parking lot across from Grove Farm
hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
Contact: Melissa McFerrin, 337-9944
First Saturday night of each month, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Old Kapaa Town Art Walk
Live music, meet the artists, tasty bites, tasty bites, dancing, entertainment, support local businesses
Contact: 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
Contact: Brett, 639-4561
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Sing, Dance and Feel the vibrational sounds of energetic kirtan
guided yoga breathing and spiritual insights from sacred yoga texts
Indian sweets and beverages
Hanalei Community Center
Free and open to the public
www.kauaikirtanjam.com, 821-1424
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (behind K-Mart)
Contact: 245-7784
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
Thursdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4
“Abstracting Nature: Handbuilding in Clay”
4-week ceramics workshop w/ Jennifer Hill
4 week course $85 includes $25 for firing and materials
Individual classes: $25 each
Location: Art Pod in Niumalu
Sponsored by GIAC/KCS
Register: giac@hawaiilink.net
Contact: Jennifer Hill, <jenniferamhill@yahoo.com>
Saturday mornings, 9:00 – 12:00 noon (twice monthly)
Plein Aire Pastel Workshops w/ Helen Turner
$15 per class; bring your own supplies (e-mail list from Helen)
Saturday, Sept 18 location: Salt Pond Beach Park, Hanapepe, right side
Contact: HIT@helenturner.com
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Hula ‘Olapa Training 2010
Opening NEW Hula ‘Olapa Training for Ladies
Serious students ONLY
Must have at least 2 years hula experience
Name of prior Halau/Kumu must be provided & contactable
Non-competitive hula
Sunday class schedule – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cover 2-month tuition plus registration fee upfront
Monthly tuition after initial 2 months
Must have at least 5 students enrolled to open class
Maximum of 15 students
Must register to attend mandatory orientation
Class starts Sunday, February 7
to Enroll, e-mail your contact info to <hulakauai@gmail.com>
April 3 – September 27, 2010
The Kekaha Train Robbery
Hawaii’s only train robbery occurred in 1920
near a little plantation village of Saki-Mana
at Kekeha Suger Company
First hand accounts and photographs illustrate
a story researched by Lee Cataluna
Kauai Museum
245-6931
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 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
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Ongoing dance class at Kauai Dance Center
September 2010 – May 2011
Ballet, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Modern, Irish Step
for all ages and abilities
Directors Jennifer & Mel Bell-Grey
Three studio locations: Princeville, Kapaa, Lihue
Weekly classes, drop in rates & private tuition available
Mrs. Bell-Grey is a graduate of the Royal Ballet School of London, England
and holds a teaching degree from the Royal Academy of Dancing and the
Royal Ballet Teacher’s Course, RAD, Dip RBS TC.
Call: (808)823-9588, www.kauaidancecenter.com
Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now — Fall 2010
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
August 23 – December 17, 2010
Kauai Dance Theatre’s 25th season
Summer/Fall Term
Contact Janie Crane, Director, for more information: 332-9737,
jbcdance@hotmail.com, or visit www.kauaidancetheatre.com
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
through June 30, 2010; rest July and August
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
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
Free Qi Gong for Seniors 60+
(A gentle standing form for longevity)
Tuesdays 10 – 11 am
Free Sitting Qi Gong Class for Seniors
Thursdays 10-11am
An easy and gentle sitting form for ages 60+
Golden Eight Qi Gong Exercises
(Promotes self-healing & health maintenance; Especially good for the heart)
Tuesdays, 10 – 11 am
$10 per class; $5 for returnees
12 Sitting Qi Gong Exercise Class
(Strengthens the immune system & benefits the mind & body)
thursdays 10 – 11 am
$10 per class, $5 for returnees
Ongoing Qi Classes at the Qi Center – call for dates & time
Classes now being taught daytime & evenings
Qi Center in Lihue
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
For any information about the above classes, please
call Lynn Muramoto at the Lihue Qi Center at 639-4300
or visit Qi@hawaii.rr.com
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Every Wednesday Night, 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 nights 7:00-8:00pm
Entertainment at Center Stage
Kukui Grove Center
Contact: 245-7784
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