April 2008 Arts & Cultural Events on Kauai

Apr 12, 2008

MONTH OF APRIL 2008
April 12, 2008, 5:00 pm (Day 2)
Community Conservation Night
Second Annual Kauai Conservation Conference
“Mai uka a kai, Malama Kauai”
(from mountaintop to sea, take care of Kauai)
Theme:  Community Based Conservation
Keynote Speakers:  Dr. Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer
Nainoa Thompson, Pacific Voyaging Society (film only)
Community Events and presentations
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free & Open to the public
Contact: (808) 346-5390, Jacqueline Kozak <Kauai.conservation.conference@gmail.com>
Sat, April 12, 9:30 – 4:00 pm
Daisy Lee teaches
Radiant Lotus Qigong WS for Women
Kahuna Valley Retreat
Contact:  Daisy Lee

Sat, April 12, 10:30 am
Friends of the Princeville Library Gen Member Mtg
9th Birthday Party of PPL
Princeville Public Library
Contact:  Dotty Nakea, 826-4310
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
TRAX presents 
Rockin’ Retro Dance Party – 70s 80s 90s
Disco-Funk-Rock-Soul By DJ Jeff
Lotus Lounge in Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, Kapaa
Cover $7, 21 & Up
Info:  822-7678
Sunday, April 13, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
HIFI Hawaiian Fashion Incubtor presents:
“GreenStyle on the Garden Isle”
Eco-nista Market & project Green Fashion Show
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Contact:  HawaiiFashion.org

Sunday, April 13, 2008, 7:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2008 FINALE Concert
Celebrating 25 Years of Hawaiian Music
Featuring All Star Cast –
Aaron Mahi, Dennis and David Kamakahi,
Natalie AI Kamauu w/ Iolani Kamauu and Chad Ai
Ladies of Kapu Kinimaka’s Na hula O Kaohikukapulani
Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets:  $25 gen/$20 seniors & students/$35 at door
Contact:  <giac@hawaiilink.net>, Carol Yotsuda, 808.245.2733
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 7 pm
Claremont Trio
KCC-PAC
Tickets $30/ $10 students under 18
Contact:  Jim Bray, 245-sing
April 16, 17; 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Beginning Qi Gong Exercises, Basic 8
Two classes plus 2 months optional practice (40 sessions)
$125/$60 for children
Qi Center, 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Thursdays, April 17 & 24
JazzBugs
Trees Lounge in Coconut Plantation
Contact:  Tony LeHoven, jazzbug@tvjuice.com
Friday – Saturday, April 18 – 19, 7:00 pm
Kauai Sings! Irving Berlin
Hukilau Lanai
Tickets $20
Tables of 10 – $200 (only 4 per show available)
Contact:  Jason Blake, jblakekauai@gmail.com
April 18 & 19, 2008
Island School’s High School theatre program presents, 
“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” 
directed by Jim Bray.
A collection of vignettes dramatize chapters from the well-known book
by Robert Fulghum, offering humorous lessons ranging from “share
everything” to “hold hands and stick together.
Island School Theatre
Fee:  Call for information
CONTACT:  Jim Bray, 246-0233 ext. 274 or jim.b@ischool.org
Saturday, April 19, 2 – 4 pm
A Poetry Event – Open reading by six Kaua’i poets.
“April as National Poetry Month” & “Earth Day”
Sign up if you wish to present poem
at Borders in Lihue
Dawn F. Kawahara, 822-3271

Saturday, April 19, 5:00 pm
Royal Paina Fundraiser Headlining Cyril Pahinui
Kilohana Pavilion
Ticket:  $75
Contact: Mary Requilman, Kauai Historical Society, 245-3373
http:/www,kauaihistoricalsociety.org/events/
Sunday, April 20
Slack Key Guitar Workshop with Cyril Pahinui
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Contact:  Mary Requilman, Kauai Historical Society, 245-3373
Thursday, April 24, 5:00 pm
Anchoring Kauai’s Future w/ Leadership Kauai
An Evening of Elegance
Motivational Speaker William Cathers
Jazz pianist Donald Vega
Hosted cocktails, silent auction,
sitdown dinner, live jazz show
On board NCL’s Pride of America
Ticket Info:  245-8727
Contact:  Alana Brun, 246-8727

Friday, April 25, 7:00 pm
Inspiration Magazine & Leadership Kauai present
You Must Believe in Spring!
Unique Jazz Concert
Motivational Speaker William Cathers
Ms Roberta Gambarini, leading lady of jazz from NYC
Donald Vega, jazz pianist
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets at Borders, Scotty’s, Larry’s, H.Hawaii Media
$30 adults, $50 couples
Children under 12 are free
Contact:  Alana Brun, 246-8727
Fri- Sat, April 25, 26, May 2, 3 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 27 and May 4 – 4:00 pm
Kauai Performing Arts Center’s Spring Musical – “Hello Dolly”
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Advance Tix – Adults $10/Students $6
Door Tix -  Adults $12/Students $8
Contact:  Dennis McGraw, 651-2417
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
American Heart Association Benefit Concert Starring Na Leo
Featuring Cindy Combs; Introducing NuEyeLand Music
Location – Kilohana Pavilion
VIP Pre-Sale Tickets – Table of 10 @ $400
Advance Tickets $45/ Door Tickets $50
Contact:  Cherylann Farrell, 245-7311
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
TRAX presents Rockin’ Retro Dance Party
70s 80s 90s
Disco-Funk-Rock-Soul by DJ Jeff
Lotus Lounge in Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, Kapaa
Cover $7, 21 & Up
Info:  822-7678; http://KauaiDance.com
April 25, 26, 27, 2008
Concrete and Mosaic Sculpture Workshop
$295.00
3-day concrete and mosaic sculpture workshop. Learn to make a concrete and mosaic sculpture using styrofoam, plastic and other trash that fills up our landfill, then cover it with concrete and mosaic for your garden sculpture.
Kauai Recycling for the Arts
Contact: 632-0555
POSTPONE TO JUNE
10 am – 5 pm
Rejuvenation Qi Exercise WS w/ Grandmaster Hong
$345 pre-paid by 4/15 for beginners, including 2-mo optional practice;
$380 at the door; $50 for returning students; includes lunch
Qi Center, 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Month of May 2008

Thursday, May 1, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
28th Annual May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
10:30 – entertainment & food vendors
11:00 public viewing of leis/silent auction
1:00 awards
3:00 pick up leis
3:30 live auction of leis
Kauai Museum
Contact: Linda Shimoda, 245-6931 

Thursday, May 1, 7:00 pm
KCC Band & Jazz Concert
KCC-PAC
Contact:  Larry McIntosh

Friday, May 2, 7 pm
5th Annual Miz Tita Pageant
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort Ballroom
Contact:  Nathan Kalama, 822-2166

SATURDAY, May 3, 10:00 am – all day
Ukulele Festival w/ Roy Sakuma
Kukui Grove Center Stage area
Contact:  Jonell Kaohelaulii, Jonell.Kaohelaulii@cbre.com
Saturday, May 3, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
India:  A Journey & Discovery
Ka’imi Na’auao Hawaii Nei performs hula inspired by trip to India
Dances for Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Vi Herbert on Kolam Foundation
Kauai Museum
Contact:  245-6931

Saturday, May 3, 6 pm
Na Lei Hiwahiwa May Day Celebration Concert
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Malie Scholarship Fundraiser
Contact:  Nathan Kalama, 822-2166

Sat, May 3 (overnight), 5:00 pm 
Relay For Life
Annual signature event of American Cancer Society
Hanapepe Stadium
survivor reception at 5pm; opening lap at 6pm; candlelighting at nightfall.
Team packets now available; captains meetings monthly.
Call Erika Sy 246-0695

My 2 to May 11
2008 Hawai’I Romance Festival (HONOLULU EVENT)
May 2 – Opening Ceremonies, ‘Iolani Palace
May 4 – International Music Night, Waikiki Shell
May 5 – Romantic Night at the Movies, Hawaii Theatre
May 6 – Dancing with the Stars, Royal Hawaiian Hotel
May 7 – 8 “The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written”, Hawaii Theatre
May 9 – Back to Romance, Waikiki Shell
May 10, Rhythm of Romance, Blaisdell Arena
May 11, It’s Pink Night Concert & Dinner, Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Tuesday, May 6 (HONOLULU EVENT)
“Dancing with the Stars – Hawaiian Style”Dinner Dance
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room
$10 per dance with Hawaii Celebrities
(to benefit Hawaii Arts Alliance)

May 8, 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Opening Reception
Denise Dion-Sconi – Summer’s Bug
Hawaiian Flowers works of oil on canvs
Exhibition runs May 8 – July 17
Kauai Museum Mezzanine Gallery
Contact:  245-6931

Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm
KCC Orchestra
Featuring aMozart Symphony, Music for Hansel & Gretel,
Selections by Cole Porter and more
Kauai Community College PAC
Free & Open to the public
Contact:  Larry McIntosh

Saturday, May 10,
Humane Society Fundraiser
Headliner:  Willie K
Marriott Resort Grand Ballroom
Contact:  Dr Becky Rhoades, 632-0710
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
TRAX presents
Rockin’ Retro Dance Party – 70s 80s 90s
Disco-Funk-Rock-Soul By DJ Jeff
Lotus Lounge in Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, Kapaa
Cover $7, 21 & Up
Info:  822-7678

Sat – Sun, May 10 – 11, 10 am – 4 pm
Reiki Natural Healing – First Degree Reiki Training
 by Shalandra Abbey, Reiki Master
Kaua’i Humane Society
Fee:  $175
Contact:  Faye Newfield (808) 651-5836
Register:  www.ReikiKauai.com
Thursday, May 15
Deadline to apply for Kokee Resource Conservation Program
Student interns for Summer 2008
5 – 10 weeks internship
Age 18 or older
Major in biology preferred but not required
Housing at CCC Camp; medical insurance required
Contact:  Kokee Museum

Friday, May 16, 7:45 am – 3:45 pm
2008 HTA Festivals & Events Seminar (Kauai meeting)
Kaua’i Marriott Resort, Kalapaki
Robbie Kane, (808) 973-2262
early registration:  April 23

Saturday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.
Kaua’i Concert Association
Red Clay 1st Annual Jazz Festival featuring
Joyce Cooling, Honolulu Jazz Quartet &
Kaua’i High School Jazz Raiders
Kaua’i Marriott Resort & Beach Club Luau Grounds
Adults:  $35 & Students:  $10
Call 245-SING or visit: www.kauai-concert.org

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 20 – 21, 7:00 pm
Kauai High School Chorus Spring Concert
Contact:  David Conrad

Thurs, May 22
Kauai Polynesian Festival
Sheraton Kauai Ocean Front
Contact:  Kapu Kinimaka, 335-6466

Fri – Sun, May 23, 24, 25
Kauai Polynesian Festival
Vidhinha Stadium Soccer Field
Contact:  Kapu Kinimaka, 335-6466

Fri – Sat, May 23 – 24 
Banana Poka Roundup set up and collection of vines, volunteers needed
Sunday, May 25, 10:00 am
The Banana Poke Roundup
Koke’e Museum Annual Forest Education Fair
Hawaiian Music, Environmental Exhibitions, Music, Forest, 
Crafts workshops, family activities
Free and open to the public
Contact:  Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net

May 24, 2008
Aloha Dance Studio Recital 
Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern & Flamenco
instructing ages 3 years old – adults in all levels.
www.alohadancestudio.com
Contact: 245-1810 

Saturday, May 24, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
TRAX presents
Rockin’ Retro Dance Party – 70s 80s 90s
Disco-Funk-Rock-Soul By DJ Jeff
Lotus Lounge in Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, Kapaa
Cover $7, 21 & Up
Info:  822-7678