email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Note: Ongoing, weekly or multi-day activities listed at the end of this post.
May 2009 Arts & Culture Events
Friday, May 1, 9:15 am
Island School May Day Program
Island School Gymnasium
Contact: Island School
Friday, May 1, 6 pm
Na Lei Hiwahiwa Elua Concert
Lady Ipo and Na Hoaloha & Na Kumu Hula O Kauai
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Contact: Nathan Kalama, Kauai Mokihana Festival
Saturday, May 2
Be on the Mountain!
Park Stewardship Field Day – volunteer in Kokee!
Contact: Hui o Laka
Saturday, May 2, 11 am – 3 pm
Kauai Museum 29th Annual May Day Lei Contest
Admission $5
Make lei and Hawaiian crafts, try ono local food and enjoy the free
entertainment outside. Proceeds benefit the museum in the heart of Lihue.
Contact: Kauai Museum (808) 245-6931, www.kauaimusuem.org
Saturday, May 2, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Tree Care Workshop
What, where, how to plant the right tree for the right place
Instructor: Maureen Murphy, Landscape Contractor & Certified Arborist
by Kauai Outdoor Circle
Church of the Pacific
Free to TKOC members; $25 to join
Contact: Gabrielle, 742-7546
Saturday, May 2, 7 pm
KCC Hawaiian Studies Hoike
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Dennis Chun 245-8202
Celebrate * Remember * Fight back!
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Kauai
Hanapepe – May 2
Hanalei – June 27 (new!)
Remember to send me a list of names for luminaria dedications — the walking track at Relay For Life is lined with candles in bags, and every bag has a name in honor or memory of someone who has faced cancer. Short messages are welcome too. As always, I’ll transcribe your sentiments onto bags decorated by school kids.
Sunday, May 3, 10 am – 3 pm
Horse Painting Workshop w/ Patrick Ching
Silver Falls Ranch
Come ready to learn and go home with a portrait that you did
$125 includes all paint, canvas & materials
Beginners and Professionals welcome
Additional class Monday, May 4 , 1 pm – 4 pm, $50
Call 826-5354, www.PatrickChingArt.com
Wednesday, May 5, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Green Tech Expo
Cost saving green technology for home or business
Kauai Community College One-Stop Center
presented by KCC-OCET, Pac Ctr for Adv Tech Trn’g, Tech News Bytes
For info to to become an exhibitor, call 245-8318
Friday, May 8, 7 pm
KCC Jazz Ensemble
KCC Wind Symphony
Kauai Community College PAC
Admission: Free
Contact: Larry McIntosh, 639-0234
Friday – Sunday, May 8, 9, 10
Koke’e Hawaiian Music Songwriters Camp
Celebrating Year of the Hawaiian Music
Teaching Roster:
Kaliko Beamer-Trapp, Laekahi ‘olelo (language specialist)
Keola Donaghy, Assistant Professor of Hawaiian Studies, UH Hilo
Keale, Kahu – Halau I’o-Kane/Koa Mana/Aha Kukaniloko
Ken Makuakane, multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winner for song compositions
Puakea Nogelmeier, Professor of Hawaiian Language, UH Manoa
Also present will be Lolena Niau Nicholas, Manaleo and cultural specialist at UH Manoa
Hui O Laka CCC Camp above the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow and Koke’e State Cabins
Contact: <giac@hawaiilink.net> for info
or register by April 30 <katherine@brockmarketing.com>, (808) 346-5800
Friday, May 8, 6:00 pm
Community Celebration Party
Potluck; bring musical instruments & flowers
Lydgate Park Main Pavilion
Contact: Catherine Stovall, 246-8700
<the earthteamworks@yahoo.com>
Saturday, May 9, 6:00 pm
Kauai Humane Society Fundraiser
“Woofstock 2009”
Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
60’s & 70’s Rock ‘n Roll
by The Yes Men; special guest Dolly Kanekuni
Attire: Come dressed for that era
Tickets $85 at the Shelter & Thrift Shop
Kauai Marriott Resort
Contact: Kauai Humane Society
Saturday, May 9, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
“Dance Through the Ages”
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Spring Concert
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Tickets available from students or at the door
$10 adults/ $7 children and seniors
Proceeds benefit the KDT scholarship program
and a local non profit organization
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 10, 5:00 pm (Make it a special Mother’s Day)
Kauai Community College Garden Island Singers present
“Singin’ in the Spirit”
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
John Rutter “Magnificat”, energetic spirituals arranged by Moses Hogan,
Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass”
Advance Tickets $8/$5 for students
Tickets at Door $10
Contact: Director Lois Ricciardi, 822-5633
Proceeds after expenses to help former member Warren Dastrup
Sunday, May 10, 10 am to 3 pm
88 Shrines Open House
Lawai International Center
All are welcomed to experience the 88 Shrines of Lawai,
and archaeological and cultural treasure in Lawai Valley
Center is open the second and last Sunday of every month or by appt.
Donations are welcome w/ gratitude
Call 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
“The Colorful Reef Fish of Kaua’i — A Snorkeler’s Guide”
Monica Mira, author, artist, teacher, marine conservationist
Multi-media program on Identifying Kauai reef fish
Princeville Public Library
sponsored by Friends of the North Shore Library
Contact: PV Lib, 826-4310
Wednesday, May 13, 7 pm
KCC Orchestra
Kauai Community College PAC
Admission: Free
Contact: Larry McIntosh, 639-0234
Friday, May 15, 6 pm
KCC 2009 Commencement Graduation Ceremony
Kauai Community College PAC
By Invitation Only
May 15 Deadline for Manuscript Submissions to Kauai Shorts
Play should be ten minutes long, simple set, small cast
Notice of acceptance mailed w/in 2 weeks
Hard copy together w/ a brief biography to:
WIT, PO Box 724, Hanalei 96714
Email copy to <romeycurtis@aol.com)
Please indicate if you wish to direct your own play
Vote for your favorite at the performances
Call Romey, 826-9755
MAY 15, 2009
The Hawaii People’s Fund Expo for Community Change
Displays, food, free and Inspirational
Hosted by Hawaii People’s Fund and the Hawaii Community Foundation
Kapiolani Community College (HONOLULU EVENT)
Sustainable Philanthropy
Hawaii People’s Fund Grantmaking
Since 1972
Change, Not Charity™
Hawaii People’s Fund
949 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808)845-4800
Saturday, May 16, 9 am – 3 pm
“Welcome Aboard PMRF”
Quality, family-oriented event featuring numerous military aircraft.
aerial targets & boat static displays, food, information booths
Bouncehouse for kids, Music by Starlighters
PMRF air operations hangar & adjoining ramp
Parking availabe on base; All vehicles subject to search
Visitors enter at the northern gate, 2 miles past the “housing” gate
No coolers, oversized bags, pets or outside food & beverage
Saturday, May 16, 7:30 pm
Kauai Chorale — “A Trip Down Memory Lane”
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Wes Cronk, 332-9356
Sunday, May 17, 6:00 pm
“My MamaMonologues”
Produced by Pat Masumoto
St Michaels and All Angels Church
Tickets $15
Contact: 634-6750
May 21, 4:30 – 7:00 pm
“Kaua’i Interpretations” artists’ reception
Transitions – photography by Anthony Hatto
Primitive Mod – furniture collection by Lawrence O’Toole
curated by Linda Shimoda
Kauai Museum
On view from May 21 – July 16
Contact: Kauai Museum 245-6934
LOT: www.lotmod.com
Thursday, May 21, 7 pm
Kauai High School Orchestra Commencement Recital
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Daryl Miyasao, 274-3173 Ext #133
Friday, May 21, 7 pm
Waimea High School Commencement Recital
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: Beth Cuizon, 338-6810 Ext #166
Saturday, May 30, 6:30 pm
GMO Free Kauai presents
“A Night of Live Music” with Animal Dream, Jazz Bug & levi Levitt
Kauai Community College PAC
Contact: GMO Free Kauai, 651-9603
Sunday, May 31, 10 am to 3 pm
88 Shrines Open House
Lawai International Center
All are welcomed to experience the 88 Shrines of Lawai,
and archaeological and cultural treasure in Lawai Valley
Center is open the second and last Sunday of every month or by appt.
Donations are welcome w/ gratitude
Call 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
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
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: Kauai Through the Eyes of Artists
United Airlines side: Year of the Hawaiian Music
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)
ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART
Hawaii Children’s Theatre Registration for Summer Stars in full swing
Six week educational program – workshops plus full production on two weekends
Programs for students 8 – 14 and students 15 – 21
“Once on this Island” a theatrical Caribbean adaptation of ” The Little Mermaid”
Program starts June 15
Dates of production: July 17 – 19 and July 24 – 26
Registration: hawaiichildrenstheatre.com
Call 246-8985
Space limited; scholarship available
Our new online gallery www.buddhastatuegallery.com features our beautiful Buddha and Kwan Yin statues for the home and garden. We have been working with carvers in Bali since 1995. They have been creating exquisite carvings that we then have reproduced . The artists are paid royalties on all the sales of the reproductions of their original artwork. You may have noticed some of these statues in our home and in our garden.
We appreciate your taking the time to respond and would also appreciate your sharing this information with family and friends. Mahalo!
Many Blessings,
Karen Rogers
The Art in Public Places Program of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is soliciting artists for a commissioned works of art project at the University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus. Interested artists can review he prospectus and apply to the call at www.callforentry.org
select cafe listings: 2009 APP HAWAII:Commissioned Work of Art for the University of Hawaii, Hilo.
Contact: Jonathan Johnson, <jonathan.johnson@hawaii.gov>
Thursdays: May 7th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
The interaction of things
Kapahi Studio
$15.00 a class
Contact Kim @ 346 5967 or kiminkauai@yahoo.com
Mondays, May 4, 11, 25 & June 1 & 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
Spirits Within
Kapahi Studio
$15.00 per class
Contact Kim @ 346 5967
Sat, May 10TH, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Artsy Fartsy Party Night
Kapahi Studio
$15.00
Contact Kim for directions @ 346 5967
Monday through Friday, June 15 – July 10
Kauai Academy of Creative Arts for Kids
Registration brochures will be out in schools the first week of April
Contact: Mary Nakamura
Kauai Recycling for the Arts class schedule online
http://www.kauaiglass.org
(808) 632-0555
Monday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Every Tuesday morning, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Ala Palamea Creative Arts
Open Studio Day – no appt necessary
$15 per class
Contact: Kim, 346-5967, kiminkauai@yahoo.com
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
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
New Hula Class for Ladies
Saturday, May 16, 9 – 11 am – Orientation
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am – noon
To enroll, email your contact infor to <uamakaniwahine@gmail.com>
Must register to attend mandatory orientation
Must have previous hula backgroun
Non-competitive hula
Cover 3-month tuition + registration fee; monthly tuition thereafter
Aloha Africa welcomes New Talent
OUSMANE SALL from Senegal, guest master dancer
Ousmane will be offering a series of 7 high-energy dance classes
NOO ANANG from Ghana
Teaching traditional West African dance and drum classes
on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Schedule: www.aloha-africa.com
Contact: Isa Maria, 634-1730
ONGOING HULA CLASSES – by Leilani Rivera Bond, Halau Hula o Leilani
Keiki Kane Hula, ages 5 – 15; hula and Tahitian dance
Beginning Keiki Hula Classes, Mondays, 6 to 7 PM, All Saints Church gym, Kapaa.
Beginning Adult Hula Classes (age 13 and up), Mondays, 7 to 8 PM, All Saints Church gym, Kapaa.
Coconut Marketplace shopping center in Wailua/Kapaa.
Intermediate and Advanced Keiki Hula and Tahitian Classes, Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7 PM, All Saints Church gym
Advanced Wahine Hula Classes, Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 PM, All Saints Church gym, Kapaa.
Call Leilani at 651-0682, Darryl Low, 651-0864, or e-mail darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.
Donna Stewart, 635-7248
Saturdays, 11:00 am
Drumming Class
Lydgate Park Pavilion by Kamalani Bridge
Bring your own drum, stool or chair
$10 per session
Contact: Isa Maria, 652-6139
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
Last two thursday each month, 3:15 – 5:00 pm
Ilima Rivera’s Hula Studio
Hula and Tahitian Classes
Kukui Grove Center Stage
Contact: Ilima Rivera, 808-822-5929
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Kauai Dance Theatre’s 23rd season
Winter/Spring term of classes start in January
Morning exercise, creative movement, various levels of Ballet/Pointe, Tap and Jazz dance
Kalaheo and Lihue locations, ages 4 – adult
Contact Janie Crane, 332-9737,
Carol Culver Dance Academy
Ballet, tap, jazz, partnering, East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop
Classes for students ages 4 through adult
Locations in Lihue & Kilauea
For complete class schedule, go to
Info: 245-3150
Starting February 5th:
KUGA presents Hip-Hop 7-week Dance Session
Who:13 & Up Beg/Inter. Hip-Hop with Kina
When: Thursdays 4:45pm-5:45pm
Location: KUGA HOUSE in Kalaheo, across from Rainbow Plaza
Visit www.kuga808.com for registration and rates
Contact: kuga808@mac.com
KUGA – KAUAI UNDERGROUND ARTISTS
Planting seeds of creativity via dance, music, lyrics
Winter Session for Hip-Hop & Breaking
Register Online at www.kuga808.com
Contact: Lila, Sara, Marisol
KUGA – CALLING ALL DANCERS:
LOVE LIFE event on June 8, 2009
Showcase creativity and talent of Kauai youth & adults
Rekindle appreciation for life among youth and adults
All styles of dances are welcome: Hip-hop, Ballet,
Tap, Jazz, Hula, African, Modern, Break-dancing, and more
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Info & registration: www.kuga808.com
Contact: Lila Balmores Metzger
Ongoing classes drawing, painting, dance, drama, stretch and tone
Ages 4 and up
Seasonal dance camps for kids, theme Birthday Parties, Parent Getaway Nights
Teacher Rebecca Owen
Green Light Creative Arts Center
4-941 A Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
Contact Rebecca, 276-1265, rebeccamichelle@mac.com
www.greenlightcreativearts.com
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
Miss Jennifer & Mel Bell-Grey Dance Force One’s
extra curricular dance program
Ballet, Hip Hop/Street Dance Classes
All ages & abilities, primary through adults
Kapaa All Saints Gym & pre-school, PrincevilleSpa,
Island School & Kauai Athletic Club
www.jenballet.com, 823-9588, rbka.dance@gmail.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
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 EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Kat Scarbo of Anahata Yoga Kaua’i presents a six week yoga series Thursday’s beginning, April 2nd 5-6pm through May 7th at Geo’s Yurt in Kapa’a.
Cost: $10 per class
Contact:
Kat at info@anahatayogakauai.com, call 634.7973, or visit www.anahatayogakauai.com for more information.
Cost: $10 per class
Contact:
Kat at info@anahatayogakauai.com, call 634.7973, or visit www.anahatayogakauai.com for more information.
Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch and Tone”
Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“FitDanceFusion”
Ongoing in Kalaheo – call for location, details, current schedule
$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737
Saturdays monthly, 8:30 am
Forest Workday
Koke’e CCC Camp
Register: Koke’e Natural History Musuem
(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net
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+
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 Sitting Qi Gong for Seniors 60+
(A gentle standing form for longevity)
Free Qi Gong Class for Seniors 60+
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)
For any information about the above classes, please
call the Lihue Qi Center at 639-4300
or visit Qi@hawaii.rr.com
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Start First week of Feb for 16 weeks
Dolly Kanekuni Vocal Studio
Children’s Group vocal classes, ages 7 – 12
Classes one hour long; limited to 10 students
SLS (speech level singing), vocal warm-ups,
vocal instrument knowledge based on ‘bel canto’ singing,
singing healthily, performance technique
Performance at end of May
Fee $70/month (4 lessons)
Contact: Dolly, (808) 652-1323
Kilauea School is offering adult classes in
French with Kim Brady
Guitar with Kirk Smart
beginning February 10-March 19 Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30
$120 for the 12 sessions
Mondays,12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Monday Music – Waimea Free Outdoor Concert
Hofgaard Park – across from Ishihara Market
contact: Candy Baar, Aloha-n-Paradise Art & Event Gallery, 338-1522
Every Friday, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
New York City Virtuoso Jazz Saxophonist Denny Morouse
Plus David Braun, Virtuoso Trumpeter from Chicago
Shaka Tacos, Old Kapaa Town
Contact: Denny Morouse, 823-0012
www.myspace.com/DennyMorouseSaxophonistComposer
www.DennyMorouse.com
Note: Denny is Jazz DJ on KKCR 91.9 islandwide every other Tues, 6 – 8 pm – “Anything’s Possible”
SEND OUT ON April 30, 2009