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Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
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Lihu’e Airport Window Displays
“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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On View through January 18, 11 am – 5 pm daily;
Open until 8 pm on Friday
Kauai Society of Artists (KSA) “SMALL WORKS SHOW”
Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Unit B-6
Kukui Grove Center, Lihu’e
Juror: Pegge Hopper, O’ahu artist and gallery owner.
150 artworks in all media from 84 artists
Works all less than 16 inches in any dimension
Exhibition Open free to the public
or email <ksa@kauaisocietyofartists.org>
Friday, December 14, 6 – 9 pm
Isa Maria’s NEW MERMAID PAINTINGS
Amy-Lauren’s Gallery Grand Re-opening
Live Drumming by Love Tribe at 7:30 pm
Hanapepe
Contact: Amy-Lauren’s Gallery 335-2827
Contact: Isamagic@gmail.com, www.isamaria.com
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Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm
Dolly Kanekuni’s Students (ages 8 – 48) Perform
Solos and duets of favorite holiday songs, old and new
Kukui Grove’s Center Stage
Contact:Â Â Dolly Kanekuni
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Friday, December 14, 7 pm
Kauai Community College Orchestra Concert
Selections from Handel, Hayden, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
Phantom of the Opera
Larry McIntosh, conductor
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free & open to the public
Contact:Â Â Larry McIntosh , 639-0234
www.kccmusic.org
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Friday, December 14
4:30 pm – plate lunch dinner
6:00 pm – show
“Journey Through Polynesia”
Healani’s Hula Halau & Music Academy
20th Anniversary Hoike
Aunty Bev Muraoka Kumu Hula
With performances by Tongan, Maori,
Tahitian, & Hawaiian artists
Special guest:Â Â Aunty Genoa Keawe
Kaua’I War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets: $20 at Vicky’s Fabric, Kapaa
Contact:Â Â Beverly Muraoka, 822-1451
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Friday & Saturday, December 14, 7 pm
Saturday, December 15, 9 am to 3 pm
Reflections – Designer Clothing at Great Prices
Church of the Pacific
Contact:Â Â Jan Bernard, 635-9793
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Saturday, December 15, 2 – 5 pm
Moses Hamilton Art Show – originals & prints
Robin Savage Gift & Gourmet
Contact:Â Mokai76@aol.com
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Saturday, December 15, 7:30 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 16, 5:00 pm
Princeville Hotel Grand Ballroom
“Rejoice! With Heart and Soul and Voice”
Kauai Chorale Annual Holiday Concerts
Featuring Frances Poulenc’s “Gloria” and
A variety of traditional & unique music of the season
Guest Appearances”  Sunshine Express, Aki Conquest,
Kiana Okino, Dan Spriggs, Jill Simonsen
Tickets $8 Advance/$10 Door/$5 students
Aloha’nParadise, Dr.Dings Surfshop, Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co,
Pictures Plus, Zack’s Frozen Yogurt, Lappert’s Ice Cream,
Bounty Music, Kilauea Pharmacy, Kauai Chorale Members
Contact:Â Â Marsha Bradley, 337-1882 or Lois Ricciardi, 822-5633
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Saturday, December 15, 4:00 pm
Kauai Dance Theatre’s
“Dances in December” Holiday Dance Review
Classical & Character Ballet, tap, jazz, novelty dances
Lihue United Church Parish Hall (behind King Auto)
Partial proceeds to benefit Kauai nonprofit organization
$5 adults; $3 students & children
Contact:Â Â Janie Crane, 332-9737
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Saturday, December 15, 6:00 pm
Aloha Dance Studio presents
“Happy Holidays”
Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe & Flamenco
Performers ages 3 – adult
Tickets:Â Â $10 advance/$12 at door
Ticket Info:Â Â 245-1810
Contact:  Tiffany Dodge, Tiffany@alohadancestudio.com
www.alohadancestudio.com
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Saturday, December 15, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 16, 4:00 pm
Two One Act plays featuring the students of Kaua’i & Kapa’a High Schools
All Saints Gym, Kapaa (red barn)
“Caution:Â Â Politricks”
Written by Alan Haehnel; directed by Poppy Shell
“The Lottery”
Adapted for stage by Brainerd Duffield from Shirley Jackson short story
Directed by Dennis McGraw
Tickets available from cast members or at the door
Contact:  Dennis McGraw, mcgrawd002@hawaii.rr.com
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Sunday, December 16, 1:00 – 6:30 pm
Veronica’s recent collections
& work of AEA Artists
Home of Diane Wry Underwood
4449 KaiIkena, off Papalina, Kalaheo
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Sunday, December 16, 2 – 4 pm
Artists Reception for Helen Turner
Exhibiting 28 new pastels
Roy’s Restaurant in Poipu
Entertainment by Jeff Iglesia and Easy Living Jazz
Door Prizes and other surprises
Contact:Â Â Helen, 822-2348; Roy’s 742-5000
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Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm
Book Signing by David Penhallow
THE STORY OF THE COCO PALMS HOTEL, 2nd and Revised Edition
Borders Lihue
Larry Rivera, Big John Kauo, David Penhallow & others
Will be at Borders to autograph your books
All former guests, employees & friends of Coco Palms
Hotel are invited to “talk Story” about the legendary hotel
Contact:Â Â David Penhallow
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Sunday, December 16, 6:00 pm
Kapu Kinimaka’s Holiday Hula Celebration
Kaua’i Marriott Resort Ballroom
Contact:Â Â Kapu Kinimaka, 335-6466
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Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 pm
Second Annual “Peace on Earth” Christmas Concert (Honolulu Event)
Kapiolani Park Bandstand
Stanton K. Haugen & the Thursday Night Band – big band music
with vocalists Jamie Uchima, Noelani Kanoho Mahoe of Leo Nahanahe Singers,
and Al Waterson, emcee and soloist; Dennis & David Kamakahi,
Mel Murata & The Keiki Palaka Band, ukulele virtuoso Bryan Tolentino,
Slack key master George Kuo, country singer Don “Geezer” Humphrey,
singing sensation Allison Chu w/ Albert Kaai and Art Kalahiki
The Carmen Haugen Quartet – Ron Miyashiro on piano; Frank Uehara on pakini,
PLUS surprise artist
Free and open to the public
Bring own mat, blanket, umbrella, food & drink
Contact:  K&C and Friends, hakumele@aol.com (808) 951-4332
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Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 pm  Â
Hawaiian Bird Identification Meeting
For Audubon Bird Count
Waimea Visitors Center
Call Koke’e Museum, 335-9975
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Friday, December 21, 7:00 pm (ONE NIGHT ONLY!)
“KAUAI SINGS!” Kauai’s best talent gives a snazzy cabaret-style
concert as they croon your favorite holiday songs
Gentlemen in black ties; Ladies in holiday gowns – it will
Be a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul
Christmas magic and fun surprises included
Kilohana Lu’au Pavilion, Puhi
$20 advance, $25 at the door, $15 students
Preferred reserved table of 10 is $200, call Kilohana
In a benefit for Malama Pono &
GIAC, The Garden Island Arts Council
Cash bar and food-for-purchase available
TICKETS:
 Hanalei     — Hanalei Video and Music  826-9633
 Princeville — Hawaiian Music Kiosk 826-0245
        Magic Dragon Toys and Art Supplies 826-9144
 Kilauea — Kilauea Pharmacy 828-1844
 Kapaa — Bounty Music 823-8000
 Lihue — Malama Pono 246-9577; Borders 246-0862
        Kilohana (For premier tables)  245-5608
 Kolo — Island Soap and Candle 742-1945
 Kalaheo — Scotty’s Music 332-0090
 Hanapepe — Dr. Ding’s Westside Surf Shot  335-3805
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Friday, December 21, 7:00 pm
A Kaua’I Christmas Hula Concert by Leilani Rivera Bond
Colorful music-filled concert with hula by Halau Hula O Leilani
Traditional & uniquely Hawaiian & Tahitian holiday songs featured
Guest performers: Michael Ruff & Larry Rivera
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Poipu
Tickets available at the Hyatt
$20 advance/ $25 at door
ages 5 – 14 $10 advance/ $15 at door
under 4 – free
Contact:Â Â Leilani, (808) 651-0682 or Darryl Low, (808) 651-0864
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Saturday, December 22, 7:00 am  Â
Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Koke’e Museum & Lucy Wright Park
Contact:  Köke’e Museum, 335-9975
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December 22, 7:00 pm
Holiday Spirit Celebration
A parade in the West Kaua’i town of Waimea weaves
its way through the streets and ends at Hofgaard Park
Waimea Town
Contact:Â Â Waimea Business, 338-9957
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December 31, 10:00 pm
New Year’s Fireworks
Poipu Beach Park from Brennecke’s Beach to the Sheraton
An aerial fireworks display set for 10 p.m. at Po’ipü Beach Park. The display is viewable from Brennecke’s Beach along the Po’ipü coastline and, on Po’ipü Beach, from the Marriott Waiohai, Kiahuna Plantation and Sheraton Kaua’i.
Poipu Beach Park, (808) 742-7444
Ongoing classes or multi-day activities:
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beginning November 2, 2007 (Honolulu Event)
New Exhibition – “Uncommon Objects”
Hawai’I State Art Museum
Contact:Â Â (808)586-0305
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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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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 Â Kauai Recycling for the ARTS, 632-0555
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Every Sun & Tues, 7 – 9:30 pm
JazzBug at Polynesia Café in Kapaa
Sunday:Â Â Tony LeHoven on guitar, Darryl Miyasato on bass,
Eddie Sitzler on drums
Tuesday: Tony LeHoven on guitar, Darryl Miyasato on bass,
Rhett Pierce on drums
Contact:Â Â Susan LeHoven
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Wednesday & Friday nights 7:00-8:00pm
Entertainment at Center Stage
Kukui Grove Center
Contact:Â Â 245-7784
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First Friday & Saturday of Month, October 5 – 6
All day live entertainment
Coconut Plantation Marketplace
Free and open to the public
Contact:Â Â Darryl Low
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First Monday of each month, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch & Tone” morning exercise for adults
Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“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 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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Tuesdays, 3:00 – 3:30 pm
New Primary Ballet Class, ages  3 -4
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
Instructor:Â Â Jennifer Schwartz Bell- Grey
Tuition $43/month + $20 registration fee
Contact:Â Â Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey, 823-9588
jschwartz@melbell-grey.com   Â
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Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm
One hour class open to all levels
Men & Women, Visitors & residents
Ancient & modern styles
Chanting & philosophy of the tradition
With Kumu Hula Susan Pahiniu Floyd
And Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kaua’I,
Under the direction of Frank Hewett
Donation $10
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Info:Â Â call Fern Merle-Jones, 828-1342
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Wednesday Nights weekly, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Life Drawing Class (WILL RESUME IN JANUARY)
Aloha Center
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday beginning July 30 , 1 – 2 pm
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Especially for those with Arthritis
Jim Jung, Cis Odell & Helen Emielita instructors
Dress comfortably, bring water
Check with doctor before beginning any exercise program
Contact:Â Â 596-2900, Susan Milton
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Tuesdays 9-10am
Wednesday and Thursdays 5:30pm
Beginning Qi Gong, Basic 8
Mental clarity, greater calm and more energy
Qi Center in Lihue
$125 for  2 classes and two months practice
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
Qi Center in Lihue
Call 639-4300
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September 8 – December 17
Carol Culver Dance Academy Fall Term
Tap – Ballet – Jazz – Partnering
Classes in Lihue & Kilauea, Ages 4 – Adult
Info & Registration:Â Â 245-3150
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Kauai Dance Theatre Classes
Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Creative Movement
Kalaheo & Lihue Locations
Ages 4 – Adults
Contact:Â Â Janie Crane, 332-9737
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Waimea Walking 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