UPCOMING 2008 Arts & Culture Calendar
or email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Note:
Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this email.
Mid-June 2008
THIS IS A WONDERFUL PRODUCTION – NOT TO MISS!
Friday – Saturday, June 13, 14, 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 15, 4:00 pm
Kauai Community College presents
“Man of La Mancha”, Broadway’s all-time favorite musical
Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets: K-Mart in Lihue, Kapaia Stitchery, Bounty Music in Kapaa,
North Shore Pharmacy in Kilauea
Tickets: General – $12 advance/$15 at door
Students – $10 age 12 to 25
Not suitable for children under 12
Info: 245-8269, shep@hawaii.edu
JUNE BON DANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday – Saturday, June 13 & 14, 7:45 pm
Lihue Hongwanji Misssion, 245-6262, Rev Midori Kondo
Friday – Saturday, June 20 – 21, 8:00 pm
Waimea Shingon Mission, 338-1854, Rev Leonard Abeshima
Friday – Saturday, June 27 & 28, 7:30 pm
Kapaa Jodo Mission, 822-4319. Rev Shoryu Akiya
Tuesday – Sunday, June 10 – 15
2008 Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors’ Congress
Forum for Indigenous doctors and students from across the Pacific
Discuss issues of physical, spiritual, social & cultural well being
Of our population
Hosted by ‘Ahahui o na Kauka Assn of Native Hawaiian physicians
Waimea Plantation Cottages
Contact: Kim Birnie, kbirnie@papaolalokahi.org
www.pridoc2008.com
June 10 – 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Lotus Arts Foundation offers Summer Art & Music Camps
Four session art camp for kids 6 – 10
Northshore location
Tuition $120; includes all supplies
Also offering private fun and inspiring music instruction for all ages and levels
— voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, hand drums
Contact: Wendy and Cary Valentine, 828-6863
Friday, June 13, 6 – 9 pm
Seminar for painters & photographers
Photoshop Elements 6
Taught by Dr. Tom Grollman
In conjunction w/ KSA
Byte Me – A Digital Challenge Exhibition
Bring own computers & extension cords
Cost of workshop $12
http://www.kauaisocietyof artists.org
Contact: Carol Ann Davis, 742-6523
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am
Koke’e Musuem Basket Workshop, Black Wattle
$15 membership
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
Saturday, June 14, 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
Saturday – Sunday, June 14 – 15, 10 am to 5 pm both days
Kauai Psyhic Faire
15-minute readings with Kauai’s top psychics
tarot cards, massage, dream interpretations,
handwriting analysis (Sat only), aura photography,
crystals, intuitive guidance and more
$25 per reading
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Contact: Genora Woodruff, (808) 482-1516
www.kauaipsychicfaire.com
Monday, June 16
Storybook Theater Summer Workshops Registration
Movie Productions, Live Audio & Recording $20
Basic Modeling/Self Improvement $30
Hawaiian Crafts & lei Making $10
Ukulele w/ Cindy Combs $10
Drawing as a Skill $10
Painting $20
Scholarships available
Open to most ages, male & female
Contact Evan or Mark, 335-0712
Contact: Desiree Parsonson, 335-0712
June 20, 6 – 10 pm
Sixth Annual Hanapepe Folk Festival
Cindy Combs, Blu Dux, Angela Rose,
Michael Barretto, Levi Levitt,
Keoni Mahuka, Millicent Cummings
Salt Pond Beach Park Far Pavilion, Hanapepe
Contact: Millicent Cummings, millicentium@hotmail.com
June 21, 12 – 1 pm
In Store CD release concert of Millicent Cummings
‘Altar Native’ CD
Borders, Lihue
Contact: Millicent Cummings, millicentium@hotmail.com
June 21 – 26, 2008
Hawaii Healing Garden Festival
Saturday, June 21 – Festival & Concert:
Headlining Paula Fuga & Friends
Festival & Health Fair, 10 am – 5 pm
Concert, 5 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 22 – Workshop & Tour Day
9 am – 4 pm reservations recommended
Location: Malama Kauai – 4900 Kuawa Road, Kilauea 96754
(formerly Guava Kai Plantation)
Mon – Thurs, June 23 – 26 around Kauai
Hawaii Health Guide Event
Hawaii Healing Garden 2008
Workshops & Tours around Kauai
Malama Kauai, Kilauea (formerly Guava Kai)
Contact: Katie Fisher, <events@hawaiihealthguide.com>
More info: www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 28, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dorothy Ku’ulei Mawae Foundation hosts
Kane Hula Workshop w/ Kumu Chinky Mahoe
Kane Makua (18 and over) Kane Opio (12 to 18)
Lunch & pupus provided
Anahola Village Park
Contact: Hale Mawae, 808.823.0403
Saturday, June 21, 7:00 pm
Kahekilinuiahumanu – Hula Drama on Maui’s Paramount Ruling Chief
Chants, Kahiko, Hawaiian Martial Arts & Dramatic Narrative
follow traditional stylings practiced during Kahekili’s lifetime
in pre-contact Hawaii; performances of ceremonies and cultural
practices rarely performed on stage today
by Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt Padilla, Halau Pa’u O Hi’iaka
Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel & Pali Ahue
coordinated by Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets Available at the door
Ticket Outlets: Hanalei Strings and Things,
Bounty Music, Tropic Isle Music, Scotty’s Music
Contact: Colleen Furukawa, (808) 242-2787, ext 263
Saturday, June 21, 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, June 22
Kauai All Girls Rodeo
Kealia Arena
Contact: 639-3091
Sunday, June 22, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
CD Release concert of Millicent Cummings
‘Altar Native’ CD
accompanied by Cindy Combs & Anela Lauren
4140 Rook Place, off Emmalani Drive
Princeville
Contact: Millicent Cummings, millicentium@hotmail.com
Sunday, June 22, 6:00 PM
5:00 pm for crafts, finger foods,door prizes, music
Kauai Hula Exhibition
Polynesian performances by Na hula O Kaohikukapulani
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets $10 advance/ $12 at door
Contact: Kapu Kinimaka, 335-6466
Friday, June 27, 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm (two shows)
“Taylor Camp 1969 – 1977” Feature Documentary by John Wehrheim
Preview Screening & Seminar
Kauai Community College
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door
Available at Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Princeville & Coconut Plantation;
Island Soap & Candle, Koloa; Banana Patch Gallery, Hanapepe & Kilauea;
Bounty Music, Kapaa; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo;
Aloha-n-Paradise Art & Event Gallery, Waimea
Sponsored by Garden Island Arts Council & Hawaii Ocean Film Fest
Contact: Angela 823-0105, TaylorCampKauai.com
Saturday, June 28, 7:00 pm
The National Endowment for the Arts
American Masterpieces
The deconstruction of hula and music
Kahauanu and Maiki Aiu Lake
Kauai Community College Performing Art Center
Tickets $15 general admission
Available at Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Princeville & Coconut Plantation;
Island Soap & Cancle, Koloa; Banana Patch Gallery, Hanapepe;
Bounty Music, Kapaa; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo;
Aloha-n-Paradise Art & Event Gallery, Waimea
Contact: HHKN, Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang
808.599.6525
Monday, June 30, 6 – 9 pm
KKCR Community Advisory Board Meeting
Storybook Theater, Hanapepe
Bring a snack and a smile
Contact: Fred Dente, 651-2815, koikoi@hawaii.rr.com
JULY BON DANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday – Saturday, July 4 & 5, 7:30 pm
WKH Waimea Temple, 338-1537, Rev Kojun Hashimoto
Friday – Saturday, July 11 & 12, 7:30 pm
Kapaa Hongwanji Temple, 822-4667, Rev Koshi Yagi
Friday – Saturday, July 18 & 19, 8:00 pm
Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 338-1847, Rev Noriaki Fujimoto
Friday – Saturday, July 25 & 26, 7:30 pm
WKH Koloa Temple, 338-1537, Rev Kojun Hashimoto
July 4, 2008, 2:00 pm gates open
Hospice – Concert in the Sky
Vidinha Stadium, Lihue
Contact: 245-7277
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
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
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – June 27
KSA Exhibition — BYTE ME: A DIGITAL CHALLENGE
ORIGINAL Digital Art includes digital painting,
digital photography, computer-based illustration,
digitally manipulated photographs, digital video art,
fractals & algorithmic imegery, computer animation,
digital manipulations of traditionally created art,
digital montages & collages, prints & mixed media w/ digital elements,
interactive installations, 3D work with digital enhancements
Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Unit B-6
Contact: Carol Ann Davis, 742-6523,
Charles Davis, 822-0104,
Kimberlin Blackburn, 822-9304
Kauai Recycling for the Arts class schedule online
http://www.kauaiglass.org
(808) 632-0555
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: Kauai Recycling for the ARTS, 632-0555
Sundays, June 1 – June 29, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Random Acts of Art – murals, scultures & other mediums
Every Tuesday morning, 9:30 – 11:30 pm
Ala Palamea Creative Arts & Massage Therapy Open Studio Day
– bring your own projects
4540 Fernandes Rd, Kapaa
$15 per class
Contact: Kim, 346-5967
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: workshop@davidallio.com
July 7, August 14
Wednesday Nights monthly, 6:00 pm
Oshibana Crafters
Hanapepe Neighborhood Center
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
Art Classes by Marionette in Waimea:
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
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Mondays,12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Monday Music
Hofgaard Park – across from Ishihara Market
contact: Candy Baar, Aloha-n-Paradise Art & Event Gallery, 338-1522
June 10 – 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Lotus Arts Foundation offers Summer Art & Music Camps
Four session art camp for kids 6 – 10
Northshore location
Tuition $120; includes all supplies
Also offering private fun and inspiring music instruction for all ages and levels
— voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, hand drums
Contact: Wendy and Cary Valentine, 828-6863
Every Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
New York City Jazz Saxophonist Denny Morouse
Plus David Braun, trumpeter from Chicago
Shaka Tacos
Contact: Denny Morouse
Friday nights 7:00-8:00pm
Entertainment at Center Stage
Kukui Grove Center
Contact: 245-7784
First Friday & Saturday of Month
All day live entertainment
Coconut Plantation Marketplace
Free and open to the public
Contact: Darryl Low
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Mondays & Wednesdays during month of June
Hula & Tahitian Classes – keiki through adults
Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Bond, Halau Hula o Leilani
Hawaiian language classes starting in July
Contact: Leilani, 651-0682, darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kauai Museum’s 2008 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
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
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
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
MONDAY, June 2, 2008
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy’s Summer Semester begins
Ballet, Hip Hop & Contemporary dance class
All ages & abilities, primary through adults
Kapaa, Princeville & Lihue locations
www.jenballet.com, 823-9588
Contact: Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey
Mon – Fri, June 16 – 20, 9 am to noon each day
June 20, Evening Performance
Kauai Summer Dance Camp, Ages 5 – 11
Hip-hop, ballet, jazz, coordination, flexibility, stage presence plus…
Instructor: Rebecca Owen
All Saints Episcopal Church Pre-school Building, Kapaa
$105 for the week
sign up: http://www.rebeccamichelle.com
Contact: Rebecca Owen, 808.276.1265, rebeccamichelle@mac.com
Aloha Dance Studio
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
Carol Culver Dance Academy
Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, partnering, Swing and Lindy Hop, and
Hip Hop with special guest teacher, Brian Hulce of “You Got Served”.
Classes for students ages 4 through adult.
Call 245-3150 or go to website: http://www.dancekauai.com
Kauai Dance Theatre Classes
Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Creative Movement
Kalaheo & Lihue Locations
Ages 4 – Adults
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737
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
www.alohatango.com
EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE EXERCISE EXCERSIZE
Sunday, June 1, 12:15 pm – Kaluapuhi Trail
Saturday, June 7, 8:30 am – National Trails Day
Sunday, June 8, 12:15 pm – Berry Flats Loop
Sunday, June 15, 12:15 pm – Canyon Trail
Sunday, June 22, 12:15 pm – Waininua Trail
Sunday, June 29, 12:15 pm – Kokee Halemanu Trail
Saturday, July 5, 12:15 pm – Berry Flats
“Wonder Walk” Guided Tours on Koke’e Trails
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday @ Koke’e CCC Camp
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net. www.kokee.org
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
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: 596-2900, Jennifer DeMarrre, Director
FREE SITTING QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Thursdays 10-11am
An easy and gentle sitting form for ages 65+
FREE QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Tuesdays 10-11am
A gentle standing form for ages 65+
Call 639-4300 to confirm times
12 SITTING QI GONG EXERCISES
Thursdays, 10-11am
Strengthens immune system and longevity.
$10 for per class, $5 for returning students
GOLDEN EIGHT QI GONG EXERCISES
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Promotes self-healing and health maintenance.
FREE first session, $10 for each additional class
$5 for returning students. Call 639-4300 to
confirm times.
BEGINNING QI GONG EXERCISES, BASIC 8
June 11 & 12 or 18 & 19 @ 5:30-7:30 PM
A popular and easy series of exercises for beginners.
Promotes mental clarity, balance and greater health.
Attend two classes with 2 months optional practice (40
optional sessions), $125, $60 children. Continued
practice is available throughout the year.
For any information about the above classes, please
call the Lihue Qi Center at 639-4300
or visit Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Ongoing Qi Classes at the Qi Center – call for dates & time
Classes now being taught daytime & evenings
Qi Center in Lihue
Call 639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com
Beginning Qi Gong Basic 8 Classes
(Radiant health & longevity)
Free Qi Gong for Seniors 65+
(A gentle standing form for longevity)
Golden Eight Qi Gong Exercises
(Promotes self-healing & health maintenance; Especially good for the heart)
12 Sitting Qi Gong Exercise Class
(Strengthens the immune system & benefits the mind & body)
ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (near Sears)
Contact: 245-7784
Send out June 10, 2008