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Mid-January 2018 Arts & Culture Events
Your Cut-and-post EKK 2018 Line-up:
Garden Island Arts Council invites you to
E Kanikapila Kakou 2018 – “35th Anniversary Year”
January 15 – March 19, Every Monday Night, 6:00-9:00 pm
Plus Ledward Kaapana in Concert
Sunday, January 28, 7:00 pm, ticketed concert
www.brownpapertickets.com + Kauai Outlets
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Info: giac05@icloud.com
Here is the Lineup for EKK (E Kanikapila Kakou 2018)
Monday, January 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
George Kahumoku Jr., Wainani Kealoha, Sterling Seaton,
Max Angel, Nancy Kahumoku
Monday, January 22, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Jeff Peterson, Slack Key Virtuoso
Sunday, January 28, 7:00 – 9:00
Led Kaapana w/ Jesse Gregorio (Ticketed Concert)
Monday, January 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Malie Foundation — Community Hula Night
Monday, February 5, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Aldrine Guerrero with Kyle Furusho
Monday, February 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Mark Yamanaka with Bert Naihe & Edward Atkins
Monday, February 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Ku’uipo Kumukahi w/ Band
Monday, February 26
6:00 – 7:00 “Da Aunties Four What?” – Makaala Kaaumoana,
Hob Osterlund, Sandy Wann Swift, Sabra Kauka; “What he said? Understanding Hawaii’s Pidgin English” (comedy sketch)
7:00 – 9:00 Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada
Monday, March 5
6:00 – 7:00 ‘Ukulele Circle w/ Lady Ipo
7:00 – 9:00 Kuhio Travis
Monday, March 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Herb Ohta, Jr. & Bryan Tolentino present
“The Kamaka ‘Ukulele Family Story” — Chris LKW Kamaka, Christopher Kamaka, Jr., Casey Kamaka
Kamaka ‘ukulele will be available for purchase
Monday, March 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Makana in Concert (Ticketed Event)
January 12 – February 4 (four weekends/no holdovers)
7:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
4:00 pm on Sundays
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Stephen Sondheim classic; Arnold Meister director
One of the funniest musicals ever written for Broadway,
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is
fast-paced, witty and irreverent.
Anticipating big demand so get tickets early
Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
Monday, January 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
George Kahumoku Jr., Wainani Kealoha, Sterling Seaton,
Max Angel, Nancy Kahumoku
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Monday, January 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Celebrating the Cultures of Kaua’i: One Garden, Many Flowers”
The 2018 celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Music, food & video celebrating the diversity & harmony of the varied groups that call Kauai home – Hawaiians, Chinese, Japanese & other immigrants from Asia, Europe and the Americas.
With free lunch following
Lihue Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street, Lihue 96766
Sponsored by the Interfaith Roundtable of Kaua’i
FREE and open to the public; www.
Info: Al Albergate, alabergate@aol.com
Monday, January 15, 7:30 pm
Transcendental Meditation
A simple natural technique to benefit all areas of life
Free Introductory Lecture
Kalaheo Yoga Studio, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo
www.tm.org/kauai
Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, January 20, 11:00 am – Call backs
Auditions: Dog Sees God; Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
By Bert Royal; directed by Lori Benkert
Location: Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
Rehearsals: end of January
Performances: March 30 – April 15,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 4 pm
R-Rated; Not for everyone
All auditioners will be asked to read from a provided script; please communicate all potential conflicts at auditions
Info: www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
Friday–Saturday, January 19 – 20, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Sunday, January 21, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Kauai Voices Concert – A Banquet of Voices
Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned
choral ensemble, showcases its vocal versatility and diversity of styles, including classic contemporary, Latin rock, Broadway, African, jazz, gospel, Hawaiian, movies, Cuban, speaking choir, sound choir and classical.
St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy Street, Lihue
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Info: (800) 838-3006
Monday, January 22, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Jeff Peterson, Slack Key Virtuoso
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Sunday, January 28, 7:00 – 9:00
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Led Kaapana w/ Jesse Gregorio (Ticketed Concert)
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: $35 Preferred Seating (sold out)
/$30 General Admission still available
Ticket Outlets: Banana Patch Gallery, Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co, Scotty’s Music, Island Soap & Candleworks, Da Wine Shop Koloa, Kauai Music & Sound, Kamoa Ukulele, Hawaiian Music Kiosk PV
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Monday, January 29, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Malie Foundation presents “Community Hula Night”
With Nathan Kalama, Maka Herrod, Lady Ipo plus more
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
FEBRUARY ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
Friday – Saturday, February 2 – 3,
The Third Annual Kaua’i Steel Guitar Festival
Featuring Alan Akaka, Bobby Ingano, Dave DK Kolars, Ed Punua, Greg Sardinha, Geri Valdriz, Alexis Tolentino, Kilipaki Vaughan plus Next Generation – Tai Misailidis, Joey Misailidis, Malie Lyman
Friday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Performances on Open Stage
Friday – 5:00 – 8:00 pm, music workshops
Friday, 8:30 – 10:00 pm, Kanikapila Jam Sessions; all invited to join
Saturday, 8:30 am – 10:00 pm, Ho’olaule’a — featuring Hawaiian Steel Guitar masters – Traditional & Contemporary Hawaiian music and dance
Courtyard Marriott Kaua’i at Coconut Beach, Kapaa
Presented by Courtyard Kaua’i, Ke Kula Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music, HIMELE, Hawaii Tourism Authority, SFCA and NEA
FREE and open to the public!
Info: Alan Akaka, (808) 375-9379
www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.
February 2 – 4, 7:00 pm each night
12th Annual All Angels Jazz Festival
Friday Night Concert: Matt Lemmier w/ Abe Lagrimas Jr & Darryl Miyasato; plus Kauai’s Rumba de Fuego
Saturday Night Concert: Benny Chong with Byron Yasui; plus Gabriel Espinosa & Tierney Sutton
8:30 & 11:00 am, Sunday Jazz Masses
Early Bird Tickets available online now through 12/31/17 at stmichaels-kauai.org
February 2, 3, 4
Kathy Kovala Watercolor Classes
“Flower Power” Painting
KSA Art Gallery at Kukui Grove Center
$325 for 3 days; bring sack lunch
February 5, 6, 7
More complex flowers
www.kathykovala.com
February 1 – 7
THE INSPIRATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is your opportunities to see 22 wonderful classic films at Kukui Grove Cinema in Lihue on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen. The tickets may be shared with friends and family. For example see a film at 4:30 PM then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show AT 6:30 PM. Tickets now on sale at the box office. The list of films is in the calendar section for “Ongoing Events”
Monday, February 5, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
‘Ukulele Wiz Aldrine Guerrero with Kyle Furusho
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
February 5 – 7 and April 9 – 11
HTA and IFEA present
Special Training and Professional Certification for Festival and Events Professionals
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu
Info: www.hawaiitourismauthority.org
Thursday, February 8 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Kauai Jazz Singer Night
Seattle’s finest award-winning jazz vocalist and teacher Greta Matassa showcases six Kauai-based singer/students in performance: Barbara Pendragon, Melissa Mojo,
Christine Melamed, Mike Kobayashi, Dhyana Dunville and Diana Leone. With New Orleans jazzman Matt Lemmler on piano, and Kauai’s Trey Thompson on bass and Chris “Hamster” White-Root on drums.
Trees Lounge, 440 Aleka Loop behind Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa.
$10 Admission.
info: kisskauai@gmail.com
February 8 – 18
Quilt Show
KSA Art Gallery at Kukui Grove
Friday, February 9, 7:30 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm
The Very Best of Dave Mason
Kauai Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom,
4431 Kauai Beach Road
Tickets: $45 general/ $65 Gold Circle
Info: bluesbearhawaii@gmail.com
Monday, February 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Mark Yamanaka with Bert Naihe & Edward Atkins
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 pm
Public Reading & Discussion on Tyranny
Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century
(Lessons #1 – #10)
HA Café in Lihue, Rice Street
Free & Open to the Public
Info: Laurel Brier, (808) 635-7941; kauaiwomenscaucus@gmail.com
Monday, February 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Ku’uipo Kumukahi w/ Band
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Monday, February 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
6:00 – 7:00 “Da Aunties Four What?” – Makaala Kaaumoana,
Hob Osterlund, Sandy Wann Swift, Sabra Kauka; “What he said? Understanding Hawaii’s Pidgin English” (comedy sketch)
7:00 – 9:00 Dynamite Trio from Hawaii Island —
Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
February 23 – March 11
Lovers, Wives and Tennis Players
Classic-style farce by Richard Peck
Written and directed by Richard Peck, this is a classic-style farce with mistaken identities, razor-sharp dialogue and split second timing that will have you laughing as the absurdity builds.
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 pm
Public Reading & Discussion on Tyranny
Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century
(Lessons #11 – #10)
Princeville Community Center
Free & Open to the Public
Info: Laurel Brier, (808) 635-7941; kauaiwomenscaucus@gmail.com
March ARTS & CULTURE Events
Monday, March 5
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
6:00 – 7:00 ‘Ukulele Circle w/ Lady Ipo
7:00 – 9:00 Kuhio Travis
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Saturday, March 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“As Only Uncle Nathan Can Concert”
presented by Uncle Nathan’s Hula Group, Na Kupuna O Kalamaolaimaluhialani
Kumu Hula/Composer Nathan Kalama will be sharing original material in Oli, Himeni, Mele, Poetry, Storytelling and Hula.
Na Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua, Maka Herrod and Troy Lazaro and their respective Halau will interpret some compositions.
Honored individuals will perform Mele Aloha and Mele Inoa composed for them. Special honorees are Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira and Kumu Hula Dana Kaua’iki Olores
Kaua’i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom
Tickets $20 advance/$25 at door
Ticket Info: Call Wini Smith (808) 823-1228
or Beverly Muraoka (808) 822-1451
Monday, March 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Herb Ohta, Jr. & Bryan Tolentino present
“The Kamaka ‘Ukulele Family Story” — Chris LKW Kamaka, Christopher Kamaka, Jr., Casey Kamaka
Kamaka ‘ukulele will be available for purchase
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Donation at the door
http://www.gardenislandarts.
Monday, March 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
“Celebrating 35 Years of E Kanikapila Kakou”
Makana in Concert (Ticketed Event)
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Wailua
Ticket Information TBA
http://www.gardenislandarts.
March 17, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
2nd Annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival (in KAPOLEI, Oahu)
Featuring Favorite Hawaiian Steel Guitar Masters with their own program of traditional & contemporary Hawaiian Music
Plus next generation of Steel Guitarists, Ke Kula Mele Hawaii
Ka Makana Ali’i, 1-1024 Kuipuakukui Street, Kapolei, Oahu
Presented by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment & Learning Experiences (HIMELE) and Ke Kula Hawaii School of Hawaiian Music
Info: (808) 375-9379
http://KeKulaMele.com; http://www.himele.org
Free to the public
March 30 – April 15
Dog Sees God; Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Comedy by Bert Royal; directed by Lori Benkert
Good Grief! Our favorite comic’s kids are now in high school. Bert Royal brings us all those teenage issues of today – drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity – which collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful. Did we mention it’s a comedy?
R-Rated. Not for everyone.
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
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ONGOING and Multi-Day EVENTS
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 www.callforentry.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.callforentry.org/index.
answers to FAQs, tech tips, image prep and Questions forum.
Plein air pastel lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one or two max in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Plein air oil painting lessons w/ Helen Turner
One-on-one in the field; beginners or advanced
All materials provided
Info: (808) 346-9357; www.helenturner.com
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!
Info: www.kauaiartclasses.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: “Kuleana – Perpetuating the Legacy: Na Pali Coast Ohana – Nualolo Kai”
United Airlines side: “He Inoa No Kaumuali’I – Na Makana Poina’ole”
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant from the County of Kauai & the Hawaii Tourism Authority
(open to all passengers in transit)
Info: giac05@icloud.com
February 1-8 – Weeklong Festival List of Movies
The Inspirational Film Festival – 22 films for one $20 ticket
Tickets may be shared with friends & family
Kukui Grove Cinema, Lihue, (808) 245-5055, kukuigrovecinema.com
Feb. 1, 2018 Thursday, Good Will Hunting, 1997, 126”, 4pm
The Green Mile, 1999, 189”, 6:20pm
Feb. 2, Friday, To Kill a Mockingbird, 129”, 3:30pm
Freedom Writers, 2007, 122”, 5:50pm
Soul Surfer, 2011, 106”, 8:10pm
Feb. 3, Saturday, The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006, 117”, 1pm
Awakenings, 1990, 121”, 3:15pm
Pay It Forward, 2000, 118”, 5:30pm
Rain Man, 1988, , 133”, 7:45pm
Feb. 4, Sunday, Life Is Beautiful, 1997, Italian, 116”, 2pm
The Blind Side, 2009, 126”, 4:10pm
Feb. 5, Monday, Sounder, 1972, 105” 3:30pm
Field of Dreams, 1989, 107”, 5:20pm
Amadeus, 1984, 161”, 7:15pm
Feb. 6, Tuesday, National Velvet, 1944, 123”, 4pm
Forest Gump, 1994, 142”, 6:20pm
Feb 7, Wednesday, Stand and Deliver, 1988, 102”, 3:30pm
Breaking Away, 2011, 101”, 5:20pm
A Beautiful Mind, 2001, 135”, 7:15pm
Feb 8, Thursday, Million Dollar Baby, 2004, 132”, 4pm
Warrior, 2011, 140”, 6:30pm
Kauai Community Players 2018 Season:
May 10 – 27
Angel Street
Directed by Cass Foster, Angel Street is a mystery/thriller which tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be in the essence of Victorian tranquility.
Buy tickets at www.kauaicommunityplayers.org
The Mokan Nokan Show
Broadcasting 5 times a week on OC16 Channel 12
Kauai Profile and Interesting Things Happening on Kauai
View Episode #1 — http://mokannokan.com/the-
Info: Mel Bell-Grey, (808) 431-4711
www.eyeswideopenproductions.
www.mokannokan.com
First Saturday of each month, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Old Town Kapaa Art Walk
Main street is lined with vendors selling Kauai Arts & Crafts, Kauai’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street; lots of shops and restaurants have their doors open.
Free and public is welcome
Last Saturday of each month; 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Kilauea Night Market
Anaina Hou Community Park, Home of Kauai Mini golf
40 artisans, live music, food trucks
Info: (808) 635-2572
First Monday each month, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kekaha Community Garden
Help with our garden work on the first Monday of each month
Learn about the importance of nutritious food-school groups welcome
Free compost bins for residents (call for availability)
8610 Kiowea Road between Aukuu and Elepaio Rds.
(in back of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kekaha)
Info: kekahagarden@gmail.com
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@
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 Office
Hosted by Kauai County Farm Bureau & Kauai Community College
Info: Melissa McFerrin, (808) 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,
dancing, entertainment, support local businesses
Info: Angelique Ell, angie@aelldesign.com
Kauai Island Crafters, 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
November 18 (Koloa Elementary School), November 25 (Church of the Pacific), December 2 (Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue), December 9 (Church of the Pacific)
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
Info: Brett, (808) 639-4561
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Sing, dance and feel the vibrational sounds of energetic meditation chanting
kirtan guided yoga breathing, and spiritual insights from sacred yoga texts
Vegetarian dinner
Anahola location – call for directions
Free and open to the public
www.kauaikirtan.com, (808) 551-6610
Every Monday at 3:00 pm
Outdoor Farmer’s Market
Kukui Grove Center (next to K-Mart)
Info: (808) 245-7784
Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Kauai Baby Swimming Safety Skills
Lava Lava Beach Club
Info: Anastasia, nastya7700@gmail.com
First Saturday of the Month, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Heaven on Earth Health Fair, Dolphin Touch Wellness Center
Are you in need of some clarity or relief in your life? Come discover some of the wonderful Holistic Health Practitioners of Kauai. There is a wide array of professionals here to serve all of your health needs.
Info: www.dolphintouch.org or (808) 822-4414
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 40” 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.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call toll free (800)808-2330)
Local (808) 245-9000 ext 6 or e-mail us. Fax: (808) 245-3004
Visit our website for pictures at www.kauaiinn.com; www.poipubedandbreakfastinn.
Supporter of the Garden Island Arts Council
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Hula ‘Auana Class
Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick
New session begins every quarter
At the Kaua’I Musuem
No charge
Info: Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931
Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Hula for Kupuna
Instructor: Sherri “Puni” Patrick
Waimea Neighborhood Center Courtroom
New sessions begins every quarter
No charge
Info: Sherri “Puni” Patrick (808) 651-5744
Sundays, 10:00 – 11:45 am
Shakuhachi Practice
Lawai International Center
Info: Ray Nitta, (808) 652-5832; raynitta@yahoo.com;
Lawai International Center, www.lawaicenter.org
Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
88 Shrines at Lawai International Center
Tour times: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Brief video & talk story session by Lynn Muramoto
Donations are appreciated
Info: (808) 639-4300, LM@hawaii.rr.com
www.lawaicenter.org
Halau Hula O Leilani Registration for Hula and Tahitian Classes
Call (or text) kumu Leilani Rivera Low at 808-651-0682 to register now through December for hula classes and Tahitian classes in Kapaa and Koloa.
Mondays – hula classes at Ka Ui o ka Aina center in Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa. Kaikamahine ages 5-12 at 5:00 pm. Teens & wahine 6:30– 8:00 pm
Tuesdays – Koloa Neighborhood Center, hula classes for girls ages 4-12 from 3:45 pm
Wednesdays – Tahitian classes for kaikamahine by Ariel Leilani Bond
at 6:00-6:45 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
Thursdays – Tahitian Class for teens, Koloa Neighborhood Ctr, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturdays – Tahitian classes for teens & wahine by Ariel Leilani Bond,
11:00 am- 12:00 pm at Hawaiian Cultural Center in Coconut Marketplace.
Info: Leilani Low or text (808) 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@
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, (808) 639-0964; Marie, (808) 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: (808) 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
Info: (808) 337-1005
DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE
Adult Tap Dance Class
Kauai Dance Theatre’s Kalaheo studio
Short sessions held throughout the year
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 AM, $75/6 classes
Inquire or visit website for dates/details
Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Kauai Dance Theatre
Ballet – Tap – Contemporary for ages 3.5 – Adult
Winter-Spring 2018 Term, Jan. 8 – May 12
Age and ability appropriate classes in Kalaheo
Join us for our 32nd year of “Quality instruction in the Art of Dance”!
Info: Janie Crane, Director, (808) 332-9737
www.KauaiDanceTheatre.com
Professional dance training ages 3 through advanced.
Beginning Adults welcome.
Dance classes for all ages and abilities
Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Spanish dance & Modern Dance.
Directors, Jennifer Bell-Grey & Mel Bell-Grey
Dance season Aug 2017-May 2018
Start lessons anytime throughout the year
Performing opportunities available
Schedule your free trial class today.
www.kauaidancecenter.com?
Tel: (808) 823-9588 Cell/text (415) 990-5145
Accredited teacher graduate of the Royal Ballet School London, England. Diploma Royal Academy of Dancing.?H
ome Studio located at Eyes Wide Open Productions Nawiliwili/Lihue as well as a satellite studio on the North Shore, Princeville community center.
Fridays, November 24 to March 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Balkan Dancing Free Workshops
Dances & songs of Southeastern Europe & the Middle East
Non-partner; everyone welcome!
Interesting music, unusual rhythms, culture, history
Lihu?e Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono Street I
nfo: Don: dondancing@gmail.com; or Sonia: 808-320-8487
North Shore Dance Party
Church of the Pacific
7:00 to 7:30 Dance Lesson
7:30 to 9:30 Variety of Swing, Latin, and Ballroom music
All levels welcome
No Partner Necessary
$5.00
sponsored by Kauai Parks & Recreation
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
Elite Company Groups
Freaky Fridays at Kukui Grove Center every October
Beginner through Advanced welcome
Info: Tiffany Dodge, (808) 245-1810
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Group `Ukulele Classes by Kirk Smart
Hanalei Strings and Things, Ching Young Village, Hanalei
Info: Kirk Smart, kirksmart1@yahoo.com; (808) 826,9633
Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
EasyLiving Jazz Duet — Helen Turner, flute; Jeff Iglesia, guitar
Hukilau Lanai
www.easylivingjazz.com
Every Wednesday Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Larry Rivera’s Love & Aloha Show (Every Wednesday)
Larry & Lurline performing
Cafe Portofino, Kalapaki
Other Larry Rivera Live Performances:
Every Friday Afternoon, 5:00 pm
Coconut Marketplace Center Stage, Waipouli
Every Saturday, 1:00 pm
Kauai Museum, Lihue
Every Sunday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Garden Island Grill, Koloa town
Info: Larry Rivera, larryrivera@hawaiilink.net
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Thursdays. 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Qi Gong Golden 8
A Beginning Qi Gong Class – ONGOING
Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality,
and radiating more energy
Lihue Neighborhood Center
Turn at AT&T on Kuhio Hwy, drive down two blocks to Eono St,
turn right and drive down one block to the Center; park in the
parking lot and go to the Old Main Hall.
Free for all ages
Info: (808) 635-0306; Peter Sterne
Fitness Classes in Kalaheo and Poipu
Barre, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Circuit
Location: Southside sports Center (Poipu) and Private Studio (Kalaheo),
call (808) 332-6320 for directions
Info: Jodee Burris, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 212-4034,
puuwaifitness@gmail.com
Current schedule & fees online: www.puuwaifitnesskauai.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, 8:00 – 9:30 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
Info: (808) 652-8985; kupunawellness@gmail.com
Rose’s classes have support recognition from County of Kauai
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 – 9:45 am
Aloha Aerobics
Stretch, step and weights – complete fun workshop for Baby Boomers in particular; All Welcome
All Saints Gym, Kapaa
Info: (808) 822-3817
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“The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished”
–Nelson DeMille
Sent out on Sunday, January 14, 2018