Note:Â Â Â Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
VIP Pre-Sale Tickets – AVAILABLE DURING FEBRUARY ONLY!
Table of 10 @ $400
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
American Heart Association Benefit Concert
Starring Na Leo
Featuring Cindy Combs
Introducing NuEyeLand Music
Advance Tickets $45/ Door Tickets $50
Contact:Â Â Cherylann Farrell, 245-7311
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Thursday, February 14, 11 am to 2 pm
Pick up day for Valentines Day Chocolate Sampler
by KCC Pastry Chef Jason Sunada
Kauai Community College Valentines Day Special
Orders need to be placed ahead of time to Jason
Contact: KCC Pastry Chef Jason Sunada, jmsunada@hawaii.edu
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Thursday, February 14, 6 – 10 pm
“Valentine’s Day on the Bay” FDR
Pride of America
Sponsored by Kauai Planning & Action
Contact:Â Â Faye Akasaki, 632-2005
$100 Tickets must be purchased by February 1
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 — DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
Kauai Junior Golf Association
Applications being accepted for 2008 Membership
Open to all boys and girls ages 7 – 18
Open to Beginners and advanced
Registration forms at www.kjga.org, public
& private schools, Kauai golf courses,
King Auto Center and KIUC
Contact:Â Glenn Tamagawa, 246-2793
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Friday, February 15, 7:00 pm
“Power of Music” presents
ETHEL, 4 Julliard graduates dedicated to going as far
As possible beyond the traditional string quartet repertory
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
ETHEL available for school performances, workshops,
Master classes & educational presentations between
February 11 – 18.
Contact:Â Tony Lydgate, 821-1857
www.steelgrass.org
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February 16,
Saturday Glass Blowing Class
John Norman, instructor
$145
KRA Studio
632-0555
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February 16, 17, 18: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
“Weatherscapes”
Bring photos of rainy street scenes, misty mornings,
Threatening clouds, and any other rainy weather scenes
Fee:Â $275
Register:Â Kathy Kovala – 715.360.9929
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Saturday – Sunday, February 16 – 17, 10 am – 5 pm
Four Seasons Workshop: Â Spring
In-depth program on seasonal practices on riding
The peaking energy of the season for eating, sleeping,
working, stress, sexual vitality, etc.
$345 prepaid by Feb 2; $380 including lunches
Contact: Qi Center Kauai, (808) 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
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Saturday – Monday, February 16 – 18
2008 Ha’I Mo’olelo Performing Arts Camp
Students ages 6 and older
Hawaiian Mo’olelo – Hawaiian drama, oratory, music, chant, hula
Morning and afternoon sessions
Ho’ike on final day
$25 includes camp t-shirt, instruction, materials, activities
Scholarships available
Registration & Info: 346-7574, www.kaieie.org
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Sunday, February 17 (check time on website)
Aunty Angeline’s Young Living Oils Seminar
Angeline’s Mui’laulani in Anahola
Cost for entire intensive – $25
Contact:Â Â 822-3235
Anne Lemieux, 1-888-883-4850
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Sunday, February 17, 1 – 4 pm
KAPA workday
Inventory, organize, store sets & props
Take down tent
Drinks and snacks provided
Contact:Â Â Debra Blachowiak, 639-2437
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Sunday, February 17, 7:00 pm
“Me Kealoha” (With Love) Kupuna Concert
Featuring Mihana Souza, Bill Tapia, Jeff Peterson, Ethel String Quartet
Hula Kahiko – Papa Laua’e o Makana Halau
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact:Â Â Sabra Kauka, (808) 246-8899
Tickets:Â Â $25 Advance/$35 at Door
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Monday, February 18, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #5
6 – 7 pm – Ethel String Quartet
7 – 9 pm – Mihana Souza plus 100 year old ukulele virtuoso, Bill Tapia
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.Â
Hear it from the source – the inspirations,
the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation,
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists.
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
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Monday, February 18, 7:00 pm
Hawaii Youth Symphony
Conducted by Henry Miyamura
Featuring Soprano Leinani Springer
Free Community Concert
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Funded by the SFCA and GN Wilcox Trust
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Wednesday, February 20, 5:30 pm
Photowalk Kauai with David Allio
Meet at the Kealia Lookout
$100 suggested donation
All proceeds benefit Kauai Path
Register:Â Â ThomasNoyes@hawaiiantel.net
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Thursday, February 21, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
14th Annual Spring Food & Fund Drive
Kauai Food Bank Annual Celebration for Volunteers,
Agencies, Donors, Dignitaries supporting Food Bank
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Public invited
Info:Â Â Alisha, 246-3809
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Thursday, February 21, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Submission Deadline for Student Art Work
“Having Fun with My Family & Friends”
for Elementary Students, Grade K-6
Wilcox Elementary School (Flagpole Side)
Contact:Â Â Lisa Llewellyn, 808.226.5970; 808.245.5666
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Thursday, February 21, 6:00 pm
“An Evening with Riley Lee & Jeff Peterson” Concert
Fourth duo CD by internationally acclaimed artists —
Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee on end-blown bamboo flute
Jeff Peterson on kiho’alu guitar
Kauai Christian Fellowship Hall, Poipu (on the bypass road)
Tickets:Â $20 (at ticket outlets & at the door)
Tix Outlets: Â Hawn Music Kiosks, Bounty Music, Scotty’s Music
Banana Patch Gallery, Island Soap & Candle, GIAC 245-2733
Refreshments will be served
Contact:Â <giac@hawaiilink.net>
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Friday – Saturday, Feb 22 – 23, all day
Waimea Town Celebration
Waimea Town
Friday – Saturday, Feb 22 , noon to 9 pm
Saturday, Feb 23, 9 am – 4 pm
8th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Hat Lei Contest
West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center
Saturday, Feb 23, 11 am – 3 pm
Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrations
Contact:Â Â Chris Faye
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Saturday, Feb 23, 1:00 pm
Final Hoike of Halau Hula O Nani
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Plus picnic at Salt Pond Beach
Contact:Â Â Aunty Nani Higa
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Saturday, Feb 23, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Rotary Club of Poipu Beach presents
An Evening of Winetasting with Romance – a fundraising event
10 of Kauai’s Best Chefs/25 Restaurant List Wines
Pupus served — 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Music by Anela Lauren & Cindy Combs; Darren Kiyotsuka & Chico Edralyn
For scholarship programs – KCC culinary, KCC Nursing
Grow Our Own Teachers, Hawaii Rotary Youth Scholarships
Future Flight Summer Day Camp
Kilohana Luau Pavilion
Tix $45 advance/$55 door (over 21 event)
Hawn Music Kiosk, Photo Spectrum, Jim Saylor Jewelers,
Kalaheo Coffee House, Makai Properties,
Wine Shop, Lawai Cannery Self Storage
Contact:Â Â 639-1510 (recorded message)
635-9333, 332-5929 Connie Zastoupil
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Saturday, February 23, 10:00 pm – 1:00 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 $5, 21 & Up
Info:Â Â 822-7678
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Sunday, February 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lawai International Center presents
Pilgrimage for Compassion w/
Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee & Taiko Kaua’i
Lawai International Center (88 shrines)
Contact:  Lynn Muramoto, 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
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Monday, February 25, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #6
Kumu Hula Keala Ching & Rolinda Bean
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers. Â
Hear it from the source – the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correctÂ
pronunciation, the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists.
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
14th Annual Food Drive from March 1 to April 30
Food Drive Bags inserted into the Garden Island Newspaper
Businesses who want to do an internal food drive,
Contact Kelvin, 246-3809
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February 28, 7:30 pm
Lazar Bear Productions presents
Hot Tuna
KCC-PAC
Contact: Tony Kilbert, 245-8352
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February 29, 7:00 pm
Xuefei Yang Classical Guitar Concert
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Kauai Concert Association
Contact:Â Â 245-SING
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
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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
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Kauai Recycling for the Arts class schedule online
http://www.kauaiglass.org
(808) 632-0555
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Airport Window Display
“Grooming Caretakers of the ‘Aina” – (Hawaiian Airlines side)
“KAUA’I – A Garden Paradise” – (Aloha Airlines side)
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)
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Kaua’I Museum 48th Annual Student Art Festival
Thursday, February 21 – Thursday, March 20
Kindergarten to Grade 8 Art Exhibition
Thursday, March 27 – Thursday, April 24
Grade 9 to 12 Student Art Exhibition
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 am
Awards Ceremony for all student artists – kindergarten to Grade 12
Info: Call 245-6931, http://www.kauaimuseum.org
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Tuesdays – Thursdays, 10 am – 2 pm
Free Tours for School kids in glass studio
Half hour field trip to explain glass processes
Hands on activity w/ more time plus fee
Closed toe shoes required
By appointment only
Contact:Â Kauai Recycling for the ARTS, 632-0555
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Feb 7 – March 6
Collage Embodied – $15 per class
Ala Palamea Open Studio
4540 Fernandes Rd, Kapaa
Contact:Â Â Kim, 346-5967
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Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Glass Blowing Evening Classes
John Norman instructor
$295
KRA Studio
632-0555
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Feb 9 & 22
Hot Glass Casting
$125
KRA Studio
632-0555Â
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PhotoWalk Kaua’i Photography Workshops
w/ resident professional photographer David Allio
or other guest photo instructors
Discover beauty of the Garden Island at selected scenic locations
Open to all skill levels
Primarily digital but may include some traditional film
Monthly destinations is announced 48 hours prior to the program
Size of group limited for maximum individual attention
Kama’aina discount available
Contact:Â Â workshop@davidallio.com
Website:Â Â http://www.davidallio.com/workshop/kauai.htm
Feb 20 (donation to the Kaua’I Path program)
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Art Classes by Marionette in Waimea:Â
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
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New Exhibiion – “Uncommon Objects”
Hawai’I State Art Museum (HONOLULU)
Contact:Â (808)586-0305
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CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
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“Kekapahou” EXHIBIT on Kapa and tools by
Sabra Kauka and Kaua’i Kupuna
Reception with potluck pupu, musicians, hula
On view all month until Feb 28
Princeville Library, Kaua’i
Renewed interest in the ancient art of making
Fine kapa, or barkcloth, is sparked by the
Need to use kappa for ceremonial purposes.
Modern day weddings, hula kahiko costumes and
Burial shrouds are three such uses.
Contact:Â Â Sabra Kauka, 246-8899
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s 2008 Saturday Clubs
monthly workshops on unique island traditions
– Astronomy Club (2nd Sat)
Chiefess Kamakahelei’s Astronomy Club
Explores night sky, Hawaiian constellations
& Legends, using traveling Planetarium,
telescopes and maps. Become the next
generation of Hokule’a star navigators.
– Cooking Club (3rd Sat)
Cooking demonstrations by local chefs –
traditional and new island dishes.
Eat raw and live long; add spice in your life;
what is Gulab Jamun?
(register for Indian Club, 828-0540).
– Cultural Arts Club (4th Sat)
Local artisans share –
bonsai (horticultural art),
Nihon Shishu (silk embroidery),
chanoyu (tea ceremony),
kohrinka (flower arranging),
nature farming and natural foods, and healing arts.
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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
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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
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January 2, 2008
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy’s Spring Semester begins
Ballet, Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance Classes
All ages & abilities, primary through adults
Kapaa, Princeville & Lihue locations
www.jenballet.com, 823-9588
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Classes begin Monday Jan. 7th.
Aloha Dance Studio enrolling now for our spring session
Recital to be held on May 24, 2008
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
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NOW ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS FOR THE 2008 TERM
January 9 – May 31
Carol Culver Dance Academy Winter/Spring Term
Tap – Ballet – Jazz – Swing Partnering with lifts
Classes in Lihue & Kilauea
Ages 4 through Adult
Info and Registration: 245-3150
See class schedule on the website:Â http://dancekauai.com
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Kauai Dance Theatre Classes
Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Creative Movement
Kalaheo & Lihue Locations
Ages 4 – Adults
Contact:Â Janie Crane, 332-9737
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Tuesdays, 3:00 – 3:30 pm
New Primary Ballet Class, ages 3 -4
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
Instructor:Â Jennifer Schwartz Bell- Grey
Tuition $43/month + $20 registration fee
Contact:Â Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey, 823-9588
jschwartz@melbell-grey.com   Â
Tuesdays – Weekly Hip Hop Classes
Teacher Rebecca Owen
Kids ages 5 – 11, 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Teens/Adults, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost $10 per night/$60 for 6-class punch card
Contact Becca, 276-1265
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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
Call Larry, 332-2777
www.alohatango.com
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February 16
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register:Â Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
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Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch & Tone” morning exercise for adults
“Balle Tone”
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo Studio
Ongoing & new folks welcome, bring exercise mat & thick towel
$6 per class
Contact Janie Crane 332-9737
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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:Â 596-2900, Jennifer DeMarrre, Director
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Tuesdays 9-10 am
Wednesday and Thursdays 5:30pm
Beginning Qi Gong, Basic 8
Mental clarity, greater calm, balance and more energy
Qi Center in Lihue
$125 for 2 classes and two months practice
$60 for children
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
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Thursdays, 10 – 11am
Free Qi Gong for Seniors 65+
A gentle sittiing form for longevity
Thursdays, 10 – 11 am
12 Sitting Qi Gong Exercise Class
for beginners for greater health
Thursdays, 11 am to noon
Golden Eight Qi Gong Exercises
Qi Center
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
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Every Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
New York City Jazz Saxophonist Denny Morouse
Plus David Braun, trumpeter from Chicago
Shaka Tacos
Contact:Â Denny Morouse
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Friday nights 7:00-8:00pm
Entertainment at Center Stage
Kukui Grove Center
Contact:Â 245-7784
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First Friday & Saturday of Month
All day live entertainment
Coconut Plantation Marketplace
Free and open to the public
Contact:Â Darryl Low
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Every monday morning, 8:00 – 11:00 am
February 4 to March 31
Plant Doctor – plant pathologist Bob Nyvall
diagnose your plant’s illness and provide treatment
Walk inservice – bring leaves and flowers of plant
NTBG Kalaheo headquarters
Contact:  Lea Taddonio, 332-7324,  <outreach@ntbg.org>
“Ask-A-Botanist” Program — by appointment
To identify unfamiliar plant in your backyard
Bring leaves and flower sample
NTBG Kalaheo headquarters
Contact: Â Lea Taddonio, 332-7324, <outreach@ntbg.org>
Every Tuesday or Wednesday, beginning January 29 or 30
For seven weeks
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Imaginative Writing Part 1:Â Image, Voice, Character
Taught by Michaella Mintcheff
Kauai High School Adult Education, Lihue
Class fee:Â $42
Register via Maurice, 274-3390
Details:Â Â misha@hawaii.rr.com, 246-6166
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Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (near Sears)
Contact:Â 245-7784