Monday, March 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #10
Artists – Ozzie Kotani and Danny Carvalho
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  Hear it from the sourceÂ
– the inspirations, the hidden meanings, the correct pronunciation,Â
the chords, the stories behind the music and the artists.Â
Held at Island School Main Hall
Garden Island Arts Council, (808) 245-2733
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Monday, March 24, 6 pm
Apollo Kauai presents “Go Solar and Save”
Mo’ikeha Room, County Civic Center
KIUC & other presenters on affordable solar heating
Contact:Â Â Sharry Glass, 822-7351
Apollo Kauai meets monthly, second Thursday, 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 25 and April 1, 7 – 9 pm
“In the New Old Style”
Michael Locey Hawaiian Jazz Vocals & Ukulele
Hawaiian Jazz Mele from the ’40s
Occasionally joined by Malia for Hula
Blossoming Lotus Restaurant
No Cover Charge
Contact: Â Michael Locey
Tues – Thur, March 25, 26, 27, 9 am – 3 pm
Kaua’I Academy of Creative Arts present
‘En Plein Air’ (Outdoor) Arts Program
w/ instructor Penny Nichols
Students 5th – 12th grade
McBryde Garden, Lawai, NTBG
$95 tuition includes all materials
Register, 346-7586, info@kauaicreativearts.org
Jessica Houk, program director
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March 23 to 30, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Celebration
Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort & Spa (unless otherwise noted)
Sunday, March 23, Ilima Foyer
10 am – Noon Coconut Painting Demo & class by Lee Rowen,
5:30 Ukulele Lesson by Joe, space limited,
Monday, March 24, 9 am, Maka-wehi Sandy Dunes walking tour w/ Reggie Gage
Tuesday, March 25, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Salt Ponds “talkstory”, Janet Kahalekomo
Wednesday, March 26, 5 pm, Seaview Terrace, The Story of Hula, Lopaka Bukoski
Thursday, 9 am, Seaview Terrace, Woodcarving, Jack Churchill;
     Leimaking, Stevensons Foyer, Gale Sagucio
Friday, March 28, 8:00 – 11:00 pm, Entertainment at Seaview Terrace
8:10 – Henry Kapono Ka’aihue
9:10 – Kamaka Kehau Fernandes
10:10 – Aloha Breeze
Saturday, March 29,
8:30 am – Early morning Hawaiian protocol ceremonies,
10:00 am, Prince Kuhio Park, Lawai Road
– Commemorative Ceremonies, Royal Order of Kamehameha
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Entertainment, Crafts, Demonstrations,
Sunday, March 30, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu’au, Entertainment by Nick Castillo
Contact:Â Â Concierge (808) 240-6456 for discount
Stella Burgess, (808) 240-6369; Email:Â sburgess@hyatt.com
Web:Â www.kauai.hyatt.com
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Saturday, March 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Mahealani Perez-Wendt and Kaua’I Writing Ohana
Kaua’I Poetry Reading
Grand Hyatt Kaua’I Resort and Spa
Garden Island Rooms 1 & 2
1571 Poipu Road
Contact:Â Â Mahealani Perez-Wendt
(In conjunction with Prince Kuhio Celebration)
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March 27, 28; 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
Michael Moore’s Movie “Sicko” – America’s health care system
Sponsored by Kauai Alliance for Peace & Sociel Justice
Friday, March 27, 7 pm, Anahola Hawaiian Homestead Clubhouse
Saturday, March 29, 7 pm, Salt Pond 2nd Pavilion (look for signs)
Saturday, April 5, 7 pm, Hanapepe Pavilion, 4451 Puolo Rd
Tuesday, April 7, 7 pm, Lihue Neighborhood Ctr Kitchen
Free and open to the public
Contact:Â Â Ray Catania, 645-0054, Katy, 346-7011
Friday, March 28
Deadline to Register for the Kauai Conservation Conference
Conference is on Friday, April 11 & Saturday, April 12
Kauai Community College PAC
1-888-879-6651
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Friday, March 28, 7:00 pm/ doors open at 6:15 pm
“Christafari” Live in Concert – first time in Hawaii/Kauai
Featuring Avion Blackman & Solomon Jabby
Full Reggae Band w/ 3-pc Horn Section with Mark Riley
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets $15
Meyvn Skateboarding & Clothing, Nukumoi Surf,
Hanalei Surf, 5th Gospel Christian Bookstore,
Scotty’s Music, Bounty Music
Contact:Â Â Globl Christian Surf Mission,
Bernie Tsao, Bernie.tsao@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 29, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Dr. Carolan & Joanna Carolan
Writing, illustrating and publishing their children’s books
From Idea to finished product
Publishing books in Hawaii and on the mainland
Kauai Museum
Contact:Â Â 245-6931
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Monday, March 31, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #11
Paul Togioka, Dolly Kanekuni, Brent Eynon
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers.  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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March 29, April 1, 3, 8, 10, 2008
Beginners 9 – 11 am/Advanced 12 – 2 pm
Beadmaking Classes
$45.00Â Â Â Â
Learn to make glass beads using recycled glass and the torch.Â
Learn to pull stringers, make dots and swirls, and use metal leafÂ
in these 2 hour classes. These classes are small and personalizedÂ
with only 4 students each having their own torch to work on.Â
Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie long hair back.
Kauai Recycling for the Arts
Contact: Â 632-0555
March 31 for five Mondays, 4 – 6 pm
LightWave Pottery
New Handbuilding Class for Beginners & Experienced Clay Artists
New project each week, Individual projects welcome.
Motivated teens & children welcome.
Younger children accompanied by a parent
$150 per person for five classes, including materials & firing
Contact: Dean McRaine, 826-9576, mangodean@yahoo.com
All Kauai artists invited to participate in Art Show & Competition
“Wild About Orchids”
Submission received by Tuesday, April 1 by 4:00 pm
Time Space Gallery
Contact:  Angela Headley 335-0591, ahislandart@hawaii.rr.com
Entry form online: Â http://kauai.net/hanapepe/
Kilauea School PTSA seeks art and artists before April 3
Looking for artists to share 1 – 2 hour class or slide showÂ
or art donations for silent auction
Email: MamaRosa <theloquatlounge@hotmail.com>Â
MONTH OF APRIL 2008
April 5, 2008
Stepping Stones and Mosaic
$85.00
Make concrete and mosaic stepping stones for your gardenÂ
with recycled glass, scrap stained glass, broken tiles, marbles,Â
dishes and other cast away things. Messy work in cement,Â
so wear old clothes and closed toe shoes. Bring lunch and drinking water.
Kauai Recycling for the Arts
Contact: Â 632-0555
Thurs, April 3, 2 – 4 pm
Fifty Years of Rock & Roll, Music that Changed the World
By Tony Kilbert
KCC TECH 114
$20
Contact:Â KCC-OCET, 245-8318
Kauai Orchid & Art Festival
Friday, April 4, 1 – 9 pm
Friday Concert – Hal Kinneman, Michael Barretto Hula Blues Band
Saturday, April 5, 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday Concert – MAKANA, Cindy Combs & Lilia, Paul Togioka
Spring Fantasy Orchid Show, Orchid Vendors,
“Wild About Orchids” Juried Art Exhibition,Â
Children’s Art Show, Art NightÂ
Vanilla Cuisine Workshop – Chef Helen Locano
Hanapepe Town
Contact:Â 332-5739 or 651-9801
Schedule:Â Â www.kauai.net/hanapepe
Saturday, April 5, 5:00 – 8:30 pm
2nd Annual SAVE THE ART AND MUSICÂ fundraiser for Kilauea School
MC Sandy Swift,Â
Mark McGuiness, 5 – 6 cocktail hour
Mango Brothers, catered dinner hour at 6 pm,Â
Titus Kinimaka w/ the Kauai Boys for dancing
Dancing only at 8 pm – tickets are $20
Looking for donations for silent auction by April 3
Email MamaRosa <theloquatlounge@hotmail.com>
Tickets $35 available at Kilauea School
Ticket prices will go up later
Princeville Hotel
Contact:Â 828-1212
Saturday, April 5, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Kolam Charitable Foundation Banquet – Indian Dinner
Live music by Kirk Smart – Jazz, Blues, Rock, more
Dancing & Silent Auction
Slide of trip to Southern India
$40 – proceeds to benefit charity school in Tamil Nadu
Seating limited to 120
Contact:Â 828-0540, Vi Herbert
Sat, April 5, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
Island School’s Annual Auction
The school’s biggest fundraising eventÂ
of the year, put on by Island School parents.
Kaua`i Marriott’s Grand Ballroom
Tickets: Call for information
Contact: Island School Office – 246-0233
Sat, April 5, 2008, 7:00 pm
Garden Nile Belly Dance Troupe
Arabian Nights 4 Belly Dance Extravaganza
Special guest dancer Layla Katrina & “The Gypsy Rose Dancers”
War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets:Â Adults $12 advance/$15 at door
Children under 12 $8
Tix at Ola’s, Nina’s Boutique, Grande’s Gems & Boutique
Scotty’s Music, Tropic Isle Music
Info:Â 639-9980, 651-8238
<gardennilebellydance.com>
Sunday, April 6, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kaua’I Style:Â A Drive-Yourself Tour of Island Homes
8 unique homes from Aliomanu to Anini Vista
3:00 – 5:00 pm reception, Hale Mahina in Aliomanu EstatesÂ
w/ Norman Kaawa Solomon performing
Benefit for Kaua’I Hospice
$85 per person ($70 tax deductible)
Tickets on sale beginning March 8
Call Kaua’I Hospice, 245-7277
Scotty’s Music, Overboard Clothing,
Kong Lung Co, Ace Hardware in Princeveille
Pictures Plus, Jim Saylor Jewelers, Bambulei
Contact:Â Lori Miller, 245-7277
Monday, April 7, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Monday Night #12
Artist: Â Aaron Sala
25 Years of Hawaiian Music – every Monday night through April 7
Learn Hawaiian music from the composers. 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
April 9, 10; 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
Thurs, April 10, 2 – 4 pm
“Are You a Chamber Music Type?”
by Helen Sina
KCC-TECH 114
$20 Plus 2-for-1 ticket to Claremont Trio Concert on April 15
Contact:Â KCC-OCET, 245-9318
April 11, 2008
Second Annual Kauai Conservation Conference
“Mai uka a kai, Malama Kauai”
(from mountaintop to sea, take care of Kauai)
Theme:Â Community Based Conservation
Day Conference with keynote speakers, panels,
Breakout discussions and poster sessions
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free & Open to the public
Contact: (808) 346-5390, Jacqueline Kozak <Kauai.conservation.conference@gmail.com>
April 12, 2008
Keynote Speakers:Â Â Dr. Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer
Nainoa Thompson, Pacific Voyaging Society
Community Conservation Night
“Mai uka a kai, Malama Kauai”
(from mountaintop to sea, take care of Kauai)
Community Events and presentations
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Free & Open to the public
Contact:Â (808) 346-5390, Jacqueline Kozak <Kauai.conservation,conference@gmail.com>
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:Â 822-7678
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:Â $25 gen/$20 seniors & students/$35 at door
Contact:Â <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:Â 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
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,Â
“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”Â
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:Â Call for information
CONTACT: Jim Bray, 246-0233 ext. 274 or jim.b@ischool.org
Saturday, April 19, 5:00 pm
Royal Paina Fundraiser Headlining Cyril Pahinui
Kilohana Pavilion
Ticket:Â $75
Contact: Mary Requilman, Kauai Historical Society, 245-3373
http:/www,kauaihistoricalsociety.org/events/
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 -Â Adults $12/Students $8
Contact:Â Dennis McGraw, 651-2417
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
American Heart Association Benefit Concert Starring Na Leo
Featuring Cindy Combs;Â Introducing NuEyeLand Music
Location – Kilohana Pavilion
VIP Pre-Sale Tickets – Table of 10 @ $400
Advance Tickets $45/ Door Tickets $50
Contact:Â 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:Â 822-7678;Â 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
Saturday-Sunday, April 26 – 27, 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