Thursday, November 24, 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Thanksgiving Dinner w/ signature stations of carved turkey, fresh seafood
& inviting Keiki station
$85 Adults; $25 Keiki (ages 6 – 12)
plus
The St. Regis Princeville Resort Thanksgiving 2011 At Your Service
Enjoy Thanksgiving in the comfort of your home
Executive Chef Fabrice Huet and his team present their traditional & regional favorites
Serves 4 – 6 persons $160; desserts ordered individually for $25
Place orders 24 hours prior by calling (808) 826-4700
Thursday, November 24, 2:00 – 9:00 pm
Naupaka Thanksgiving Buffet
Kaua’i Beach Resort Naupaka Terrace Restaurant
Appetizers and Salads, Carving Station,
Entrees, Desserts & Drinks
Adults: $38.00; Children 5 – 12 yrs: $21.00
Children 4 and younger: Free
Prices do not include tax or gratuity
Reservations recommended; discounts not accepted
Contact: Kauai Beach Resort, (808) 246-1955
Friday, November 25; Saturday, November 26, 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 27, 4:00 pm
Hawaii Children’s Theatre presents
WILLY WONKA, the Musical
Additional Saturday Matinee on Nov 26 at 2:00 pm
Wonka’s Golden Ticket Party Fundraiser at noon on Sat, Nov 26
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Ticket info: 246-8985, <www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com>
Saturday, November 26, 8:30 am
Kauai Handworks Christmas Crafts Fair
Longest running Made-In-Kauai Original Crafts by Kauai Craftors
Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria
Contact: Erlinda Bukoski
Saturday, November 26, 8:30 – 11:30 pm
Millicent Cummings w/ Darby Slick, Randy Carnevali, Ed Sitzler
Trees Lounge
Saturday, November 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Women Artists of Kaua’i Holiday Fine Arts Festival & Fundraiser
Original paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, more
Proceeds to benefit HUCC’s Free Community Lunch program
(every Thursday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Hanapepe United Church of Christ
Info: Marionette, 631-9173
www.womenartistsofkauai.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 27, 7:00 pm
Dances of Universal Peace
joyous, multicultural dances using sacred phrases, chants,
movements from many spiritual traditions of the world
Golden Lotus Studio, 4-941 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
Contact: Steve 828-0416
Tuesday, November 29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
“Celebrate the Joy of Plants”
Business After Hour hosted by
Kauai Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.
Tour of nursery – 70+ acres of rare exotic & tropical plants
great pupu, ice cold refreshments, win poinsettia & other plants
Contact: Kauai Chamber of Commerce
245-7363
Tuesday, November 29; 5:30 pm
Women Empowering Women present
Chick Boss Holiday Fashion Fiesta
fashions from Special Occasions boutique, a.ell atelier,
Bambulei, Tropical Tantrum, Collectibles Designs,
Chick Boss jewelry lines – Mayalei & Cha’te jewelry
JJ’s Broiler, Lihue
to benefit Kauai Big Brothers Big Sisters
$25 entry fee includes pupu, gift bag,
shopping discounts, ticket for $500 grand prize
or call 212-5881
DECEMBER ART & CULTURE EVENTS:
Friday, December 2, 10 am – 1 pm
Gift Book Signing at Kaua’i Museum’s Annual Crafts Fair
Dawn Kawahara’s Behold Kaua’i and Jackals’ Wedding
Kaua’i Living Treasure Kupuna Frances Hali’a Frazier’s
historically rich memoir, Hali’a of Hawai’i
Contact Kaua’i Museum, 245-6931
Saturday, December 3, 10 am – noon
Koke’e Museum Gift Book Signing
Dawn Kawahara’s Behold Kaua’i and Jackals’ Wedding
Kaua’i Living Treasure Kupuna Frances Hali’a Frazier’s
historically rich memoir, Hali’a of Hawai’i
Contact Koke’e Museum (808) 335-9975
Saturday, December 3, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
ZUMBA Fundraiser for Island School Alaka’i Chorus
Zumba Instructors: Deslyn Jaquias, Cheryl Perriera,
Joanie Morita, Brandon Allianic, Chandelle Rego Koerte
Island School Wilcox Gym
$15 Donation for Alaka’i Chorus to participte in 3-day
choral festival on O’ahu in January
Supervised childcare available for $2
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 – 10:00
Millicent Cummings w/ Anela Lauren, Cindy Combs, Phil Watts,
Darby Slick, Randy Carnevali, Ed Sitzler
Children of the Land
$10 at door
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm
KPAC proudly presents Three Middle School Plays
“Funsucker” by Christopher Landrigan
Performed by Kapaa Middle School students;
“Pranking the Teacher” by Bradley Walton
Performed by Waimea Canyon Middle School students
“Caution: Politricks” by Alan Haehnel
Performed by Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School students
Sunday, December 4, 8:00 am shotgun start
Leadership Kauai Annual Golf Tournament
All proceeds benefit Leadership Kaua’i, a Non-profit 501 (c) 3
Puakea Golf Course, Lihue
Entry deadline: Friday, November 25, 5:00 pm
Awards Reception – Hawaiian Lu’au & prizes
Sunday, December 4, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
NTBG’s Christmas in the Garden Holiday Craft Fair
NTBG’s Southshore Visitor Centers Meadow
across Spouting Horn
Bring canned good donation
Contact: Jon Letman, (808) 332-7323, ext 219
Sunday, December 4, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Hanalei Bay School of Music Recital
Student performances followed by Kirk Smart, Elijah Lenhart, Jeff Caldwell
Christmas Bazaar, Scholarships, Instrument Awards
Church of the Pacific
Contact: Kirk Smart, 652-7226
Monday, December 5, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Children’s Author David Julian Smith
“The Importance of World Mindedness”
David Smith was KCC Chancellor Helen Cox’s ninth grade
English teacher who she most credits for instilling her love
of learning, literature and writing
Kauai Community College OCET 106
Free presentation; open to the public
Contact: Cammie Matsumoto, 245-8280, cammie@hawaii.edu
Friday, December 9, 7 – 9 pm
Millicent Cummings w/ Darby Slick, Randy Carnevali
Storybook Theatre
December 9 & 10, 7:00 pm
December 11, 4:00 pm
KPAC Proudly presents
“Two Chairs, a Sofa and a Table”
An evening of original plays featuring playwrights,
directors, actors from the Kauai Performing Arts Center
“The Reader” by Abby Delavega
“To Serve Your Fellow Man” by Shanna Trpkovski
“The Barbie Monologues” by Bianca Wagner
“Switching Hats” by Edwin Furumoto
Children of the Land, Kauai Village, Kapaa
General admission: $5
Info: 651-2417
December 9 – 10, 7:00 pm (HONOLULU EVENT)
December 11, 2:00 pm
A Cazimero Christmas
The Brothers Cazimero and Special Guest Jimmy Borges
Leina’ala Kalama Heine, Miss & Master Keiki Hula 2011
Halau Na Kamlei O Lililehua
Ladies of the Royal Dance Company
Hawaii Theatre
$5 discount all students, children, seniors, military
Group rates for 10 or more tix ($5 off per ticket)
Saturday, December 10, 8:30 – 11:30 pm
Millicent Cummings w/ Darby Slick, Randy Carnevali
Trees Lounge
December 10 weekend
Waipa Kalo Festival
December 10, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
“wHat” opening reception
Artists: Lieber, Larrain, Larrain, Reiner, Emerson, Griffith, Britt
galerie 103, kukui’ula, kauai
Exhibit Dates: December 10, 2011 – Feb 11, 2012
Contact: (808) 742-0103
Saturday, December 10, 7:30 PM
Kauai Chorale presents “Sing Noel!”
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season with a variety of
Christmas favorites and holiday chorale music.
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets: Adults $8/Students $5/ $10 at door
Contact: Wes Cronk (808) 332-9356
Saturday, December 17, 11:00 am
The Mokihana Annual Christmas Party Luncheon
“Christmas in Hawaii”
Attire: Muumuu and Aloha Shirts
No host bar before lunch (noon)
Program: Larry Rivera; Kapaa Middle School Choir;
Leinaala’s award-winning Halau O Lei Mokihana O Leinaala
Bring donation for YMCA’s Women’s Shelter
Tickets $45 from Gini Stoddart, 822-3348
Saturday, December 17, 7 – 10 pm
Millicent Cummings w/ John Dumas, Darby Slick, Randy Carnevali
and special guests
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Saturday, December 17, 7:30 – 9:30 pm; doors open 6:45 pm
Willie Wonderland Christmas Concert
Benefit for “Growing Our Own Teachers”
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, Puhi
Tickets $35 (regular) available at…
Scotty’s Music, Lotus Gallery, Savage Pearls, Pono Market,
Ship Store Galleries, The Wine Shop, Banana Patch Studio, King Auto Center
Tickets $45 (premium) at http://www.growkauaiteachers.org/
Sunday, December 18, 5:00 pm
26th Annual Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration
Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka Alquiza & Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani
Christmas music, hula costumes, silent auction, baked goods, bento food,
Christmas ornament contest, Disneyland/Las Vegas Get-Away Drawing
Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Tickets: $15 Advance; $20 at Door
Call: (808) 335-6466
Sunday, December 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm (5:00 crafts & gifts)
A Kaua’i Christmas Hula Concert
Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Low & Halau Hula O Leilani
Niihau musicians, Tahitian dance, music, colorful costumes + more
Kaua’i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu’e
Advance Tickets: $20 adults/$10 keiki/$5 higher at door
Call: (808) 651-0682
Outlets: Hilo Hattie & Hawaiian Music Kiosks (Coconut Marketplace; Princeville Ctr)
Thursday, December 22, 7 – 10 pm
Solstice Mahalo Open Mic Celebration
for new CD “Compassionate Heart”
Contact: Millicent Cummings
ONGOING CLASSES/ACTIVITIES:
Kauai Backstory Reading and Photos:
http://forkauaionline.com/article/Kauai_Bits/Kauai_Bits/KauaiBackstory_is_pleased_to_announce_the_2011_Creative_Competition_finalists/541433
Community Community Community Community
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: 75th Anniversary of the Aloha Shirt in Hawaii
United Airlines side: NOAA on Kaua’i (soon to be installed)
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)
Open for business:
“The Grove Cafe”, home of the Waimea Brewing Company
featuring brew from Kona Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company,
and (soon) Kauai Island Brewing Company
New menu with daily specials perfect for affordable family dining
Entertainment: Uncle Ambrose Smith and his group on Thursdays;
Charlie, Dayne & John on Wednesdays & Fridays;
Karaoke on Sundays
Contact: Waimea Plantation Cottages, 338-1625
Kekaha Community Garden Membership is open
Communal gardening – 2 hours per week of food, fun and health
Replace your monthly produce bill with $35 per month fees –
includes weekly box of food; free compost bins for residents by appt
Open daily, group meets Sundays from 4 – 6 pm
8610 Kiowea Road, St Pauls Episcopal Church, Kekaha
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
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
Saturdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
during the hours of the Hanalei Farmers Market
North Shore Psychic Faire
Metaphysical Artists providing their expertise to the community
in fun and healing atmosphere — all are welcome
Tarot, Astrology, Psychic Readings, Healing Mandalas
Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room
Contact: Bard Widmer (808) 652-9897
Every second Saturday
Art, surf movies, hula
Hanalei Town
Contact: Joel Guy or
Christine Bayley-Wortley,
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
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
The Kauai Inn
The Kauai Inn has lovely rooms tucked away on three tropical acres where the Nawiliwili Bay meets the Huleia River. Our Kauai Inn is a charming 48 unit plantation style resort, where every guest is special! All our tropical rooms have 27” televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, A/C, ceiling fans, Hair dryer, Iron w/ Ironing board, free high speed internet, free local calls and parking. In the morning, coffee, tea, fruit and pastries are served poolside. We are centrally located and very close to beaches, golfing, shopping and many more fun activities.
$79.00 w/ 3 night minimum (std King or Queen room)
$99.00 (2 full size bed room)
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call toll free (1-800-808-2330)
Local 1-808-245-9000 ext 6 or e-mail us. Visit our website for pictures at
www.kauaiinn.com
Fax: 1-808-245-3004
We look forward to having you as our guest!
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Gung
Core Holistic Integration
Francis DuBois instructor
Martial Arts practitioner since 1976
Author: Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan
at Children of the Land, 4-831 Kuhio Highway
Open to students at any level
Integrated approach w/ layers of intention and purpose
Ancient Chinese Health Exercises, bio-mechanics, energy flow,
breath, martial applications & psychological aspects
Donations appreciated; partial proceeds to support Children of the Land
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
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
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
<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