email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance

 

MID-AUGUST ART AND CULTURE EVENTS

 

Call for entries – Statewide

Artists of Hawai’i 2013

Online prospectus:

http://honolulumuseum.org/11694-artistsofhawaii2013_faqs

Contact:  Lesa Griffith, Director of Communications, Honolulu Museum of Art

 

August 3 – September 11 – exhibition dates

“Art Kauai 2012” Exhibition

Kauai Society of Artists Gallery

Hours:  11:00 am to 5:00 pm; till 8:00 on Fridays

KSA Exhibition Space, Kukui Grove Center

Contact:  Liedeke Bulder, 652-6234

 

“In the Drink” 

Ceramic Vessels by Jennifer Hill

October 1, last day of show

Alley Kat Art, 4-1379 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa

Ship Store Gallery building, across from Eastside Restaurant

Contact:  Kat (808) 651-1766,

kat@alleykatart.com

 

August 11 – October 13

“Fish Out of Water” – Exhibition

Photographs by Bruna Stude; sculpture, paintings, drawings by Wayne Zebzda

Galerie 103, Kukui’ula Village, Poipu next to the roundabout

Info:  742-0103, www.galerie103.com

 

Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 pm

People to People Ambassador Programs

International Seminar – High School Students

Speaker:  Joe Osborne

Free Event

Contact:  Luke Nofsinger, (808) 669-7882, ext 7126

 

Thursday, August 16, 6:00 pm

Sugar, Statehood, Sovereignty

by Bill Fernandez

Kauai Museum Courtyard

Light refreshments

Contact:  Kauai Historical Society, 245-3373

into@kauaihistoricalsociety.org

 

Friday, August 17, Doors 3:00 pm; Show 4:00 pm

“Kauai In My Heart” (JAPAN EVENT)

featuring Kumu Hula from Kaua’i led by Doric Kaleonui Yaris

Puna Dawson, Nathan Kalama, Kapu Kinimaka Alquiza,

Maka Herrod, Beverly Muraoka, Nick Kaneakua, Pualani Avaeoru

and their students; plus Carol Kouchi Yotsuda, EKK director

Venue:  Oimachi Tokyo Kyurion Hall at the train station

Forward to your friends in Japan

Facebook Flyer:  www.facebook.com/doric.yaris

 

August 17, 4 – 7 PM  & August 18, 12 noon – 4 pm

Call backs Tues & Thurs, August 21 & 23

AUDITIONS: Hawaii Children’s Theater Fall Production of “Scrooge”

based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Directed by Ed Eaton; parts for all ages & genders

Puhi Theatrical Warehouse – KAPA in Puhi

Performances will run 3 weekends in November, opening Nov 9

Details at www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com

 

Sat – Sun, August 18 & 19, all day

Qi Gong week-end intensive

Master Arthur Rosenfeld, PBS-TV host of “Longevity Tai Chi”

Pre-eminent Tai Chi master in the west, environmental activist

Kahuna Valley, Kapahi

Wear comfortable clothes, bring own lunch & water or potluck to share

Register:  Daisy Lee <daisy@radiantlotusqigong.com>

Also Daisy’s QiGong classes every Sat at 9:30 until Sept 15

 

Sunday, August 19, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

‘Ohana Day at NTBG Southshore Visitor Center

“Paint Our Garden” watercolor classes (beginners welcome)

with Marionette Tavoniar (flowers)

and Patrice Pendarvis (landscapes)

$40 fee covers all materials; Class size limited to 8

Register directly with artists:  Marionette, 631-9173; Patrice, 635-2930

www.ntbg.org

 

Sunday, August 19, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Waipa Mango Festival

Community Festival celebrating summer mango harvest

Contests:  Biggest Mango, Best Dessert, Best Pickle

Music, local artisans, fruits, vegetables

Fruit tree grafting, pruning, feeding

Waipa (1/2 mile past Hanalei)

Call 631-4112 for booth space

 

Sunday, August 19, 4:00 pm (HONOLULU EVENT)

Summer Breeze

Slack Key Guitar Meets Taiko and Shakuhachi

Jeff Peterson, Kenny Endo, Riley Lee

Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii Campus, 2411 Dole St.

Tickets $15 general admission

$12 Youth to age 17, UH students, Seniors 62+

Box Office open one hour prior to show

Reservations:  taikoart@gmail.com

 

Tuesdays, August 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18; 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Exploring Shakespeare (5-day workshop)

Taught by Natalie Fryman

KCC-OCET room 103

$95

Call KCC OCET 245-8318

 

Thurs-Fri, August 23 & 24

2012 Hawai’i Tourism Conference

“E Ku i ka Moku”

Premier educational and networking event for Hawai’i’s Visitor Industry

Hawai’i Convention Center

Early Bird Registration Deadline $175: August 17/ $190 after this date

Info & Registration:  www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/tourismconference

 

Thursday, August 23

Hawaii Craftsmen Annual Exhibition Jurying (Kauai)

Juror:  Jo Lauria, independent curator; art & design historian

August 21 – last day for online registration

10:30 am – 2:00 pm Drop off Art

2:00 – 4:30 pm Jurying

4:30 – 5:00 pm Pick up Art

5:00 – 7:00 pm Juror’s Lecture & Potluck

Jurying Site:  Galerie 103, Kukuiula Shopping Center

Selected artworks need to arrive at Linekona Center by Aug 27

Exhibition reception:  August 30, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Exhibition ends September 21

Kauai Contact:  Kathy Cowan, 651-1766

 

Thursdays, August 23 – September 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Introduction to Design Fundamentals

taught by Lawrence O’Toole, Architect, Engineer, Designer

Essentials of design principles

Kauai Community College OCET

$95 course fee

Register: KCC-OCET, 245-8318

 

Friday, August 24, 6:00 pm cocktail reception;

7:30 dinner show, 10:00 pm dance party

“A Midsummer Night’s Dreamscape”

4-course dinner catered by Sushi Bushido;

speciality cocktails by Nani Moon Mead;

live dance production by Sudeeka Bellydance,

Elements Fire Production, Sunshine Silk Fairies;

Hour and a half to roam the beautiful garden

After party hosted by Kilauea Bistro

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, Kilauea

$100 single; $185 couple

Contact:  Roxanne Ruby with Elements Production, (406) 570-9517

 

August 23 – 26

Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair

Vidinha Stadium

 

Saturday, August 25

Day-long Basket Weaving Workshop – Banana Poka

Hui O Laka, Koke’e

Call 335-8875, Ext 0

Fee $15 – Fundraiser for Hui o Laka

 

Second and Last Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm

August 26, Sept 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28,

Nov 11 & 25, December 9

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

Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com

www.lawaicenter.org

 

Saturday, September 29

National Public Lands Day

Kokua Koke’e – Hui O Laka

Call 335-9975 to sign up for lunch

Koke’e CCC camps forested perimeter

Contact:  Hui o Laka

 

September Art and Culture Events

 

Saturday, September 1, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Ka’ie’ie Foundation invite you to

4th Annual ‘Aha Hula Benefit Lu’au & Hula Kahiko Concert

features Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai

Kumu Hula Kehaulai Kekua

Special guest performance – CJ Helekahi & Leokane Pryor

 from Hana, Maui

12:00 – 2:00 pm Lu’au with Hawaiian Entertainment; pre-concert festivities;

28 traditional Hawaiian chants & dances

Common Ground Kaua’i, Kilauea

$40 in advance; age 13 and older

$35 in advance, age 12 and younger

Optional FREE admission for keiki 12 and younger

(does NOT include Luau food or beverage)

Drug, alcohol & smoke free event;

No pets, coolers or outside food and drinks

No Videography or commercial photography without advance authorization

Pre-sale tickets include Hawaiian or Vegetarian Lu’au

Tickets available online: www.kaieie.org; (808) 346-7574

Outlets:  Magic Dragon, Kaua’i Mini Golf, Common Ground,

Kaua’i Music & Sound, Island Soap & Candle, any halau member

 

Sunday, September 2

Kauai Marathon

 

September 5 – November 2

Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm

Drawing Foundation 

Effects, still life, perspective, composition

Taught by  Francis DuBois, professional artist

KCC Art Room 105

$325 Course Fee

Register KCC-OCET; (808) 245-8318

Contact:  Francis, 635-9868; <shadows@soulskin.us>

 

Friday, September 7, 1:00 pm

4th Annual Kauai Historical Society Victorian Tea Tickets

Open to adult ladies only

Step back in time and enjoy a carefree afternoon

Please don imaginative Victorian hat creations & attire

Be charmed by Professional Butler Tony Gaspar

Savor finger sandwiches, sweets and tea;

Lawn games, old time melodies, tea leaf readings,

horse drawn carriage rides, door prizes

McCloskey Estate at Kauai Ranch in Kealia

$50 Tickets on sale August 1, Call Kauai Historical Society 245-3373

Limited number/ No tickets at the door

Contact: Jill Landis, <hulagirl@hawaiiantel.net>

 

Puna Dawson asks for Financial Support to Spread Aloha on European Tour

September 1 -8, 2012

In the Name of Aloha – 8 day celebration of Peace through the hula

“Open Hands of Peace Celebration, Bodensee 2012”

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Puna Keikilaniwahinealiiopuna Kalama Dawson

Donate at <www.inthenameofaloha.de>

Send Questions to <inthenameofaloha@gmail.com>

 

Friday, September 14, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm

“Get A Job” Film Viewing

All Hawai’i Stars full-length comedy starring:

Eric Gilliom, Willie K, Augie T and many guest performers

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Tickets at the Door:  $10

Contact:  Brian Kohne, www.GetAJobMovie.com

 

September 16 – 22

Fri & Sat – 7:00 pm; Sun – 5:00 pm

Kaua’i Mokihana Festival

Schedule of Events:  Malie Foundation, www.maliefoundation.org

 

Thursdays, September 20, 27, Oct 4, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Environmental & Interior Design

taught by Lawrence O’Toole, Architect, Engineer, Designer

Fundamentals of space – light, color, health, space, surfaces, furniture

Kauai Community College OCET

$75 course fee

Register: KCC-OCET, 245-8318

 

Friday, September 21, 7:00 pm

Grisha Nisnevich, concert musician, dancer, teacher

Special guest at Nawiliwili Yacht Club Dance

Originally from Russia, currently performs withDaniela Arcuri

21 years and older, BYOB

$5 donation/Yacht club members free

Contact: 384-6114

 

September 21 – 23

Fri & Sat – 7:00 pm; Sun – 5:00 pm

Kauai Sings Motown, Soul and R&B

To benefit Malama Pono and Kauai United Way

September 21-23, Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 5pm

Hukilau Lanai, Kauai Coast Resort

Tickets $20 Advance/$25 Door/$15 Students

For more info or tickets visit www.malama-pono.org or call 808-246-9577

 

Friday, September 28, 6:00-9:00 PM (Gates open at 4 pm) Indigenous Drumming (Native American, Polynesian, Taiko Drumming, Love Tribe, and more).

2012 Kauai Powwow “Rejuvenate Your Spirit”

Saturday, September 29 (gates open at 10:00 am-7 pm), Grand Entry 11 am, Sunday, September 30 (gates open at 10 am close at 5 pm)

Drumming, dancing,traditional foods, storytelling, keiki crafts, Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday, Native American arts and crafts and much more!

Kapaa Beach Park

Free Admission – Donations appreciated

sponsored by HTA & County of Kauai

ADA & information:  call DrB (808) 651-7733

To volunteer:  call Caroline at (808) 822-3560

Visit us at www.kauaipowwow.com or

Contact:  DrB <kauaipowwow@gmail.com

 

Sunday, September 30, 11:00 am

Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s snorkel fundraiser for scholarship fund

on Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventures, leaving from Port Allen

Space limited

Tickets $68 includes food and drink

Call Debra Blachowiak for tickets, 639-2437

 

October Arts & Culture Events

 

Saturday – Sunday, October 6 – 7

Coconut Festival

Kapaa Beach Park

 

Sunday, October 7

Kauai Lifeguard Association Fundraiser

Kilohana Plantation

 

Thursdays, Oct 11, 18, 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Graphic Design Fundamentals

taught by Lawrence O’Toole, Architect, Engineer, Designer

Fundamentals of two-dimensional design –

page layout, balance, composition, lettering, font styles, etc.

Kauai Community College OCET

$75 course fee

Register: KCC-OCET, 245-8318

 

Saturday, October 13

Queen Emalani Festival

Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, Koke’e State Park

Contact:  Hui O Laka

 

Saturday, October 13

Kauai Matsuri Festival

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall

 

Kauai Concert Association presents pianist Haochen Zhang

Sunday, October 14, 2012– 3pm

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway

Lihue, HI 96766

Haochen Zhang is a classical pianist and the youngest winner ever of the Van Cliburn piano competition

Tickets $30 adults/$10 students

For more info or tickets, visit www.kauai-concert.org or call 808-245-SING (7464)

 

Thursday – Saturday, October 18 – 21

Na Lima Hana Celebration

Kauai Grand Hyatt Resort

 

Friday – Saturday, October 19 – 20

Friday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Annual Princess Kaiulani Keiki Festival

Hanapepe Storybook Theatre

Hanapepe Park will be tranformed into a Niihau village

by Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha

Contact:  Mark Jeffers, 335-0712; <director@storybook.org>

 

Saturday, October 27, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Artist Submission Date – open to all North Shore artists, Ke’e to Kilauea

Princeville Community Fine Arts Exhibit

Non-juried exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics

Princeville Community Center

Online prospectus & entry forms:

www.princevillecommunity.com/view/events-committee.aspx

Info:  April McGinnis, 826-6687, <april@pcaonline.org>

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS

 

Saturday-Sunday, November 3 & 4, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Princeville Community Fine Arts Exhibit

Non-juried exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics

Princeville Community Center

Info:  April McGinnis, 826-6687, <april@pcaonline.org>

 

Friday, November 16, 7:30 pm

Makana in Concert

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Contact:  Makana

 

Kauai Concert Association presents Benoit Jazzworks

Saturday, November 17, 7pm

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway

Lihue, HI 96766

Husband and wife team Phil and Angela Benoit head up this Maui based jazz group.

Tickets $30 adults/$10 students

For more info or tickets, visit www.kauai-concert.org or call 808-245-SING (7464)

 

Sunday, November 18, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm

20th Annual Kihoalu Hawaiian Slack Key Festival

Brother Noland, David Kahiapo, Dennis Kamakahi,

LT Smooth, Patrick Landeza, Paul Togioka,

Stephen Inglis, Makana and many more

Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom

Contact:  Milton Lau, Kahoku Productions

 

DECEMBER EVENTS

 

The 6th Annual Kauai Sings to benefit Malama Pono Health Services

“Christmas Around the World”

Saturday, December 8, 7pm

Kilohana Luau Pavilion

3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy

Lihue, HI 96766

Join Kauai’s best singers as they croon your favorite holiday tunes from around the world

Tickets $20 Advance/$25 door

Preferred tables $250 for 10/Non-preferred $200 for 10

For more info or tickets, visit email barbara@malama-pono.org or call 808-246-9577

 

JANUARY EVENTS

 

Kauai Concert Association presents the Berklee College of Music Steelgrass Residency Winners

Sunday, January 6, 2012, 3pm

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway

Lihue, HI 96766

Winners of the residency put on a showstopping concert to create scholarships for Kauai’s students for the Berklee Summer Music Program

Tickets $30 Adults/$10 Students

For more info or tickets, visit www.kauai-concert.org or call 808-245-SING (7464)

 

ONGOING EVENTS

 

Lihue Public Library taking applications for substitute library assistants

One full-time assistant and one on-call, as-needed assistant

Contact:  Carolyn Larson, Lihue Public Library, 241-3222

 

July 12 to July 21

July Summer Camp for Teens

KEY (Kauai Empowered Youth) – Holistic Mentoring Organization for ages 11 – 18

Participants will co-create a music video while experiencing:

Yoga for Teens, QiGong, Dance, Drumming & Rhythm, Media Work,

Organic Food Growing, Nutrition education, Anger management, Conflict Resolution, Rites of Passage

Full curriculum at:  www.Kauaiempoweredyouth.com

Scholarships available

Contact:  Yemaya Duby, (808) 651-0558

 

 

ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART

 

HSFCA CALL FOR ENTRY ON CAFE

Hawaii State Foundation on Culture & The Arts

asking interested artists to submit qualifications

for various commissioned works in upcoming

HSFCA public art projects.  Register with

Cafe (califorentry.org), website developed by

Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) to

facilitate calls for artists & artworks.  Registration

is free, secure and offers access to visual arts

opportunities nationwide.

Go to www.califorentry.org for information,

answers to FAQs, tech tips, image prep and

Questions forum.

 

Summer Art Classes at HeARTworks Studio

Ongoing classes in a variety of media

Painting in oils and acrylics, drawing, mandala art,

ceramics/pottery (both wheel and handbuilding)

Beginners welcome!  Private and small group

instruction for both residents & visitors.

Info:  Argus (808) 634-4031

www.arguseliam.com; www.argusceramicart.com

 

Tuesday, May 29 – Tuesday, July 17th

Mondays:  2:30 – 5:30 pm

Tuesdays: 1:30 – 4:30 pm

Figure Drawing Class

Instructor:  Francis duBois

8 weeks, 16 classes, 48 hours

$300 per student

Kauai Community College OCET (Office of Continuing Education & Training)

Classroom:  Fine Arts Room 105

Register:  (808) 245-8318

 

Art Classes with Marionette

Ongoing classes in watercolors, acrylics, silk painting, pastels, sumie-e and more offered throughout the week for locals and tourists.  All materials are included and beginners are welcome!  http://www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com for more info or call 808~631~9173.

 

 

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

 

Help a child in need go back to school with 

new Backpack filled with school supplies

BACKPACK BRIGADE looking for computer

volunteers — few hours of your time over

2 week period; can be done in your home

or on your laptop.

Contact:  Carole Kahn <carolekahn@gmail.com>

Micki Evslin or Kathy Richardson

 

Every Saturday, June 2 – September 8; 12:15 pm

Wonder Walks Guided Hikes — Koke’e

Meet at Koke’e Museum; hikes begin at 12:30 pm

www.kokee.org for trails info

335-9975 to sign sign for hikes

 

They are back!

Every Monday, 7:00 pm

The Complete History of America (abridged)

500 years of American history in the spirit of Monty Python & the 3 Stooges

Starring Jeff Demma, Ian Foster, Aaron Martin (New Cast)

5:00 pm:  Sit-down 3-course dinner w/ five entree choices

The Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, located at the Wailua river mouth

3-5920 Kuhio Highway

Reservations:  www.OPTheater.com; (808) 212-8444

 

Author Bill Fernandez Talk/Slide Show Schedule for July – August

Ship Store Gallery, Kapa’a; refreshments served

Info:  821-1249

“Poi to Pineapple”:  July 4, July 25, August 15

“Sugar Statehood, Sovereignty”:  July 11, August 1, August 22

“Rainbows Over Kapa’a”:  July 18, August 8, August 29

July 19, 5 pm, for Kauai Historical Society at Pono Kai:  “Poi to Pineapple”

Aug 23, for Kauai Historical Society:  “Sugar, Statehood, Sovereignty”

Contact:  Judi Fernandez, 822-0872

 

Every Monday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

“Malama the Aina”

Calling volunteers to Coco Palms

Restoring this sacred site so traditional cultural practices can return with integrity

Kauai Landscape and Nursery has prepped the area

Volunteers needed to mow grass, haul fronds and coconuts to green waste dumpsters, chop vines, lop weed saplings

Refreshing coconut water is served island style from coconuts

Contact:  Tek Nickerson; Phil Villatora

 

AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS

HAL side:   Protect Our Bees 

United Airlines side:  NOAA on Kaua’i 

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

Contact: <kekahagarden@gmail.com>  651-5197

 

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

(808) 335-9975. kokeemuseum@earthlink.net

www.kokee.org

 

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,

kauainutroasters@gmail.com

 

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

Contact:  Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com

 

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  

 

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

Info: 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com

www.lawaicenter.org

 

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

Contact:  francis dubois <francis@soulskin.us>, 635-9868

 

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

 

Halau Hula O Leilani Registration for Hula and Tahitian Classes

Call kumu Leilani Rivera Low at 651-0682 to register now through September for new hula classes and Tahitian classes in Kapaa and Koloa. Mondays, hula classes at All Saints gym in Kapaa. Kaikamahine ages 5-12 at 6:00. Teens and wahine 7:30 – 9:00.

Tuesdays at Koloa Neighborhood Center, hula and Tahitian classes for girls age 4 to 10 from 3:45; wahine from 4:45 to 6:00.

Wednesdays, Tahitian classes for kaikamahine by Leilani Low at 6:00-7:00. Tahitian classes for teens and wahine by Ariel Leilani Bond, 7:00 – 8:30. Both classes at Hawaiian Cultural Center in Coconut Marketplace in Wailua.

Thursdays, hula & Tahitian for intermediate kaikamahine and teens ages 10 – 15, 4:00 to 5:30 at Koloa Neighborhood Center.

Wahine age 45 & up who want to learn the hula and about Hawaiian culture, call Leilani at 651-0682 to inquire about classes starting in Koloa or Kapaa. Parents and teens, call Leilani, text 808-651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

 

Ongoing Thursdays, 4:45 – 6:45 pm

Aloha International’s

“Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua” hula class

Dance, Chant, Language & Legends

Under the direction of Ho’opa’a 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; Marie, 652-8086

 

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

Call or email  Renee, 821-2243, <info@psychic-services.com>

<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

 

Kauai Dance Theatre’s 2012-2013 Summer-Fall Class Term

Join us for our 27th year of “Quality Instruction in the art of Dance“!

Classes begin week of August 6, Ages 4 to Adult

Creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz for kids, contemporary dance

Contact Director Janie Crane, 332-9737

Info:  www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com

 

Second Friday of Every Month

7 – 8 pm – tango

8 – 10 – variety of swing, ballroom, latin

North Shore Dance Party

Church of the Pacific

All levels & singles welcome

$5 donation

Info:  kauaidancing@gmail.com

 

Monday nights, July 30 – Sept 3

7:00 – 8:00 pm/Practice 8:00 – 8:30 pm

Beginner West Coast Swing Dance Class for Adults

Kilauea Neighborhood Center

$5 per class/$25 for 6-class series

Contact:  <kauaidancing@gmail.com>

sponsored by YMCA & Kauai Parks & Recreation

 

Mondays, 7:30 pm – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center

Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Kapaa Neighborhood Center

YMCA-sponsored Tango Kauai Dance Club

Classes open to the public

Argentine Tango for absolute beginners begin in June

No experience or partner necessary

$5 per class

Tango Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm – Small Town Coffee Shop, music and dancing

Info:  Maurizia Zanin, (808) 635-8049, www.tangokauai.com

 

Aloha Dance Studio — Enrolling now 

full schedule online at  www.AlohaDanceStudio.com

Professional instruction for ages 3 through adult

Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Modern,

Flamenco, Contemporary and Lyrical jazz

Master Classes with instructors from “So You Think You Can Dance”

Elite Company Groups

Travel to National Dance Conventions

Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October

Beginner through Advanced welcome

Contact:  Tiffany Dodge

 

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

 

Saturdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays

Doug and Sandy McMaster’s traditional Slack Key/Ukulele Talk Story

Children of the Land Center (Under Clock Tower, Kauai Shopping Village, Kapaa)

Admission $20/$15

Free Gift Drawing

Info:  826-1469

 

Every Friday Night, 7:00 pm

Live Country Music with Billy Paul

Kalaheo Steak & Ribs Saloon

Saloon: 332-4444

Billy Paul:  634-8001

 

Opening the Channel

Private Voice Sessions with Hezar Courson

Private Sessions – 1.5 hours for $75

2 hours for $85 + 30 minutes on sound table

Contact:  Hezar Courson, (808) 652-8750

artofsoundinstitute@gmail.com

 

Every Wednesday Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)

Larry & Lurline performing

Cafe Portofino, Kalapaki

Contact:  Larry Rivera, <larryrivera@hawaiilink.net>

 

Friday nights 7:00-8:00pm

Friday Nights on the Mall

Entertainment at Center Stage

Kukui Grove Center

Contact:  245-7784

 

 

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE 

 

 

FREE FOR ALL AGES

BEGINNING QI GONG CLASSES – Wednesdays

(QI GONG GOLDEN 8)

Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality, and radiating more energy

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

LOCATION:  SUN VILLAGE, 3-3400 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue 96766

VILLAGE HALL “D”, REC ROOM

Turn into Wilcox Hospital at light, drive past hospital, turn right

after Garden Court “B”, drive downhill and turn left into

Visitors Parking Lot, walk across parking lots to

VILLAGE HALL “D” on left, enter Rec Room.

Mondays & thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Multipurpose Facility, Kalepa Village, 4535 Kalepa Circle, Hanamaulu 96766

Enter Kalepa Village, take first left, Multipurpose Facility is bldg on the left

Turn into circle & park

No fee for the sessions; contact <qikauai@gmail.com>

For more information, contact Dora Hong, qikauai@gmail.com

Questions:  Call Peter Sterne, 635-0306

REJUVENATION: information for those who have taken the class; email  qikauai@gmail.com

 

Fitness Classes in Kalaheo

Group Exercise offerings include Super Sculpt, Cardio & Strength Interval,

Smart Muscle Training, Boot Camp, Prenatal/postnatal Exercise

Location:  Private Studio in Kalaheo, call 332-6320 for directions

Contact:  Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,

<puuwaifitness@gmail.com>

Current schedule & fees online :  www.puuwaifinesskauai.com

 

Kupuna Wellness Ageless Beauty Fitness Program

with Rose T. Warken Ceballos, certified fitness trainer, instructor, Wellness Guidance, Author

Monday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Hanapepe N Ctr

Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 am: ChairAerobic-Koloa N Ctr

Wednesday, 8 – 9 am: Body and Mind Clarity – Kalaheo N Ctr

Friday, 8 – 9:30 am:  Total Conditioning – Kalaheo N Ctr

Classes are free and for Seniors

You will need your doctor’s approval before beginning a new exercise program

Contact:  (808) 652-8985, <kupunawellness@aol.com>

 

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am

Aloha Aerobics

Stretch, step and weights – complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular

All Saints Gym, Kapaa

All Welcome

Contact:  822-3817

 

Morning Exercise in Kalaheo

“Stretch and Tone” on Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM – Pilates-inspired exercises to stretch, strengthen and tone muscles in a fitness format

“FitDance Fusion”  on Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM – standing stretches, 20 min. simple aerobic dance movement, toning floor exercises

Both classes are ongoing at Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule

Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes if desired for aerobic dance on Fridays

$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card

Contact:  Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com

www.kauaidancetheatre.com

 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 – 2 pm

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

Especially for those with Arthritis

Cis Odell – instructor

Dress comfortably

Check with doctor before beginning any exercise program

Contact:  596-2900, Jennifer DeMarrre, Director

 

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Mahalo to all who enjoy and support Art and Culture on Kaua’i

www.gardenislandarts.org

 

Send out on Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012