email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Mahalo Message for “Party for Poutasi” fundraiser:
” Fred and I want to say collective mahalo to our Kauai village for their outpouring of love and precious resources shared to help rebuild Poutasi. We look forward to reporting the fruits of their efforts along the way. From the volunteers who helped welcome guests, to the brilliant performers who gifted their time, and the technical and food and beverage crew… A heartfelt Mahalo piha” Fred Atkins and Nani Marston
Sunday, December 6 through Dec 25
Waimea Town Lights
Presented by West Kauai Business & Professional Association,
Nightly display of lights throughout Main Street starting from sundown. The
first Christmas was held off-shore and it is still a time to celebrate. 23
miles west of Lihue on HWY 50.
Contact: West Kauai Visitor Center 808-338-1332, www.wkbpa.org
Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 pm
“Christmastime!”
directed by Philip Steinbacher; accompanied by Rose Alfiler
Island School Chorus, Island School Opio Chorus,
Island School Keiki Chorus, Island School Singers
Pre-concert presentation by piano students at 6:45 pm
Kauai Community College PAC
Tickets: Adults $9; Students 6 – 12 $5; Students Grade 5 and below – Free
Available at Island School Office and at box office
Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm
Kapaa HS Music Dept presents
“Winter Wonderland” Winter Concert 2009
featuring Concert Band, Concert Choir
Polynesian Music Ensemble,
Swing Band, Show Choir,
Percussion Ensemble
Selected Student Features
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Presale Tickets $5 gen/$3 students & seniors
Door Tickets $7 gen/$5 students & seniors
Tix from students or through website
Contact: Catherine Paleka, Music Director
www.khswarriors.com
Friday, December 18, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
KPAA Workshop on Strategic Nonprofit Collaboration
Kauai Humane Society Training Room
KPAA, 632-2005 rayne regush
Friday, December 18, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
JEMS Pacific Gallery is hosting an
All-Artist’s Pre-Holiday Reception
New Works & hand-decorated ornaments by the Artists
Music
4504 Kukui Street, ste. #01
Dragon Building, Kapaa
Info: 808.822.3719
Friday, December 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Garden Nile Belly Dance Troupe performing
Tutu’s Soup Hale
Delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, fondue enjoyed with exciting middle eastern dance
Located at Kinipopo Shopping Center
Info: 808.639.9980
Friday, December 18, 7:30 pm
CD Christmas Tour for Amy Hanaiali’i Friends & Family of Hawai’i
Special guests performing w/ Amy
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $15/$20/$25 – TICKETS DISCOUNTED 50% (going fast!)
Bring two cans of food per person for Kaua’i Food Bank
Tix Outlets: Borders, Lihue, 246-0862; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo, 332-0090;
Kauai Music & Sound, Kapaa, 823-8000; Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Princeville, 826-0245;
Island Soap & Candleworks, Koloa, 742-1945
Info: www.amyhanaialiigilliom.com
Saturday, December 19, 7:00 am
22nd Annual Audubon Christmas Bird County
Waimea Circle Count – mauka (uplands) and makai (coastal)
Kokee Museum for uplands count
Lucy Wright Park, Waimea, for coastal count
Wednesday, December 16 is the Hawaiian bird ID meeting and
trail assignment at West Kauai Visitors Center
Sign up: 335-9975 ext 0
Saturday, December 19, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
HSJGA TENT SALE (Hawaii State Jr Golf Assn)
50 – 60% off new apparel for men, women, chilren
Merchandise from US Open Championships;
Michelle Wie’s new and used clothing, clubs, grips, hats
Used golf clubs, golf bals, golf bags, much more
Contributed items welcome for the sale
King Auto Center, Lihue
Contact: 808.532.0559, hsjgaoffice@gmail.com
Saturday, December 19, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Kauai Winter Fine Art Festival & Ohana Day
presented by Women Artists of Kauai and NTBG
Helen Turner, Rocky Riedel, Dava Shepherd, Aweepano,
Vivian Satow, Robin McCoy, Marionette, Emily Miller,
Anna Skaradzinska, Schar Freeman, Lilian de Mello,
Patrice Pendarvis, Jana Viles, Leslie Tribolet
one of a kind gallery quality art pieces, reproductions,
gift items, ornaments
music by Dr. Matthew Miller, Anela, & Blu Dux
Monster Taco and shave ice plus oshibana
Toys for Tots drop off box – bring brand new unwrapped toy
NTBG Southshore Visitors Center Meadow
Contact: Marionette, 631-9173
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
Saturday, December 19, 6pm-9pm
Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade
Presented by West Kauai Business & Professional Association
Join the community in a celebration of family and community spirit. Come
really early to beat the traffic. 23 miles west of Lihue on HWY 50.
Contact: West Kauai Visitor Center 808-338-1332, www.wkbpa.org
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 6:00 pm
Aloha Dance Studio presents:
“Step Into Christmas”
with a Michael Jackson Tribute
Amazing performances by students ages 3 to adult
Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern,
Contemporary, Lyrical, Pointe & Flamenco
Silent Auction & Raffle
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Contact: Tiffany Dodge, 808.245.1810
<www.alohadancestudio.com>
Saturday, Dec 19, 7:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Kauai Sings! Christmas
Kilohana Lu’au Pavilion
Kauai’s best talent gives a snazzy holiday concert
as they croon your favorite holiday songs
David Penhallow will emcee the concert
Benefit for Malama Pono
Cash bar and food-for-purchase available
$20 advance, $25 at door, $15 students
Outlets: Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Kilauea Pharmacy,
Kauai Music and Sound, Scotty’s Music
Reserved table of 10 is $200,
call MP 246-9577 or Kilohana 245-5608
Saturday, December 19, 8:00 pm
“The Shepherd’s Play” – a gift to the community
directed by Bruce Fehring
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Free event
The tradition of the Shepherd’s Play dates back to medieval Europe and it is one of a cycle of three plays: The Paradise Play, The Shepherd’s Play, and The Three Kings Play. The cycle was kept alive into the 17th century on the island of Oberufer on the Danube where the small island community formed the acting company. With great fanfare and revelry, the company would proceed through the town in song, leading the townspeople to the performances. The plays were an all-community celebration, and we have continued that spirit of celebration as our troop has begun the tradition of performing the Shepherd’s Play each year as a gift to the Kauai community. The story is a familiar one, for it is a Nativity play, told from the point of view of the shepherds. Within this tale we meet archetypal characters, who through their experiences are called upon to act out of their noble nature. These rough, simple folk, in the growing darkness of the long winter nights, find the spark of light which shines forth through fraternity and carries hope for the future. It is a tale of personal transformation leading from earthly baseness to enlightened inspiration.
Sunday, December 20, 5:00 pm
Kaua’i Chorale presents
“Handel’s Messiah”
St. Regis Resort, Princeville
Presale Tickets $8.00
Tickets at the Door $10.00
Contact: Lois Ricciardi, 822.5633; Wes Cronk, 332-9356
Sunday, December 20, 6:00 pm
Kamanawa Foundation presents
23rd Annual Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration
Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Featuring over 150 dancers from
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani – Kapu Kinimaka
Special guest performer: Weldon Kekauoha & Friends
Miss Island Mokihana – Noelani Kaui
Local Vocal Winner, Kieran Caberto
A special performance by over 40 halau premiere dancers 1982-2009
Sunday, December 20, 7:00 pm
A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert – a Festive Family Show
Leilani Rivera Bond & Halau Hula o Leilani
Special Guests: Michael Ruff, Delissa Ianucci, Larry Rivera
Hawaii crafts & gifts, Leilani’s CD
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Contact: Leilani Bond, 808.651.0682; Darryl Low, 808.651.0864;
<darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net>
December 24, 3:00 pm
Santa Claus rides into Kalapaki on double hull canoe
Kalapaki Beach water parade – all makes and sizes of crafts invited
Meet at the “super ferry” dock at end of pier at 2:30 pm sharp
Kelvin & Kat Ho will be there
2008 visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVJ_wMaXYs
Questions: Chris Kauwe, 652-8897, <letsgosurfing@hotmail.com>
Chirstmas Eve, December 24, 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm/Concert at 8:45 pm
The Festival Candlelight Services
Featuring Henry Adam Curtis on piano, David Braun and Steve Dubey on trumpet,
St Michael’s Choir directed by Alan Van Zee
8:45 pm – A special concert features Dottie Bekeart, Karen Dickinson, Sarah Rudinoff;
champagne reception between the two serives
5:30 pm – A children’s Christmas Pageant
All are invited
Info: 245-3796; www.stmichaels-kauai.org
Sunday, December 27, 10 am – 3 pm (last Sunday)
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
December 31, 2009 – New Years Eve Party
“Blanc de Blanc”
The St. Regis Princeville Resort – 5520 Lounge
Ballroom transformed into a luxury ultralounge for the ultimate White Party
$195 Kama’aina Rate for Rooms only
$299 Kama’aina Rate for Room plus 25% of for Food at the Restaurant,
20% off of Spa, $50 Green Fees at the Prince Course
Contact: 808.826.2741
Send out on Tuesday, December 15, 2009