email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance
Mid-September 2009 Art & Culture Events
Thursday, September 17, 5 – 7 pm
Business After Hours
Hosted by Personal Financial Consultants, Inc.
The East Side Restaurant (across Kapaa First Hawaiian Bank)
Call Chamber of Commerce, 245-7363
Friday, September 18, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Official Opening of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Sports Park at Lydgate
Contact: County of Kauai
Friday, September 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Garden Nile Belly Dance Troupe
Tutu’s Soup Hale
where you can enjoy delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, fonduc
Located at Kinipopo Shopping Center
Info: (808) 639-9980
Friday, September 18, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
THE YES MEN — Will Lydgate, Elijah Lenhard, Kirk Smart
for an evening of great dance music
Waipouli Beach Resort, Kapaa (across from Safeway)
Tahitian Lanai Bar and Grill
$10 cover at the door
Contact: Will Lydgate, www.steelgrass.org
Academy Award nominee Joan Allen stars as New Mexico’s most iconic artist in the Lifetime Original Movie “Georgia O’Keeffe,” premiering September 19 on Lifetime Televison. Jeremy Irons stars opposite as her photographer husband Alfred Stieglitz. The production was filmed entirely in New Mexico. Check local listings for time.
September 19, 5 – 8 pm
Kauai Society of Arts invite you to….
Art Kauai Reception & Awards Presentation
Juried by Theresa Papanikolas, Ph.D, curator of European & American Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts
Kukui Grove Exhibition Space
Show Continues through Oct 23
Saturday September 19th, 7:30-9:30 PM
MAKANA’S CD RELEASE PARTY
Celebrating the release of his new album
Venus, and the Sky Turns to Clay: The Instrumental World of Makana
$5 Door Cover
Tahitian Lanai Bar & Grill in the Waipouli Beach Resort
4-820 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
Located in the resort directly across from Safeway Kapa’a
September 20 – 26 (check detailed listings in local newspapers)
Kauai Mokihana Festival
20 – Hawaiian Church Services – Kapaa First Hawaiian Church, 10 am
20 – Hawaiian Instrumental Competition – Grand Hyatt Ilima Terrace, 6 pm
21 Kauai Composers Contest & Concert – 25th Anniversary, KCC PAC, 7 pm
22 Eo E Lili’u Children/Youth Music Competition, KCC PAC, 10 am
22 Under the Palms at Makaiwa Concert, Aston Kauai Beach, 6 pm
23 Hawaiian Music Mini Film Festival, Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, 7 pm
24 – 25 Hula Competition, Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, 6 pm
26 Hula Competition, Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, 11 am
Contact: Nathan Kalama, kmfkauai@hawaii.rr.com; Carol Bain, 246-2111
Interfaith Roundtable of Kauai presents
“A Peaceful Sunday Afternoon” – 20 minute classes and crafts
September 20, 2:00 – 5:00
Jam Room at the Mall
September 21
“International Day of Peace”
Kukui Grove Center Mall
Ron Wiley – emcee
Auntie Hanakaulani and Dancers
Isa Maria and Earth Tribe w/ African Drums
Omashar and group singing – Let There be Peace on Earth
Mark Jeffers – storytelling
Lihue Tongan Choir – singing
Voice Weavers – songs of peace
Contact: Annaleah Atkinson
Shaolin Warriors play the Concert Hall September 23-27. High-flying martial arts and acrobatics, amazing feats of strength, skill and endurance grounded in the mindfulness of Buddhist practice.
“A performance that’s part action flick, part Cirque du Soleil.” The Boston Globe.
SHAOLIN TICKETS ON SALE TODAY in person at the Blaisdell, by phone 1-800-745-3000, at outlets in Macy’s and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Thursday, Sept 24, 11:30 am
Kauai Chamber of Commerce presents
Celine Piilani Nelsen
“Leadership Standards & Introduction to the Paakai Theory”
Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa
Contact: 245-7363
September 24, 4:30 – 7:00 pm
“Directions, paintings from all corners of Kauai”
Helen Turner solo exhibition artist’s reception
Show runs September 24 – November 20
Final artist’s exhibition to be held in the Mezzanine Gallery
Kauai Musuem
Contact: Helen Turner
CALL TO ARTISTS ON THE NORTH SHORE (From Kilauea to Ke’e)
Event: Non-juried community art exhibit sponsored by the Princeville Community Center.
The exhibit is open to all artists residing on the North Shore (Kilauea to Ke’e)
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009. 1:00 – 5:00pm.
Continuing Sunday November 8, 2009 1:00 – 5:00pm.
Where: Princeville Community Center. The number of pieces will be dictated by space limit consideration.
Submission:
1. media: painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics. One piece per artist. 4’x4′ size limit.
No computer generated work or photography.
2. Entry fee: NONE
3. Art work must be submitted with entry form found on PCA website (www.pcaonline.org) or at office of PCA.
4. Please see website for further details or call Jean Ann Flaherty (email jflahe5779@aol.com)
or April McGinnis (email april@pcaonline.org. Office:8266687
Calendar:
Saturday Oct. 31, 8-10am: artist submit pieces in person to Princeville Community Center.
Pick up 1-2pm. Notification of acceptance will be given at pick up.
Friday Nov 6, 8-10am: Accepted pieces dropped off
Saturday Nov 7 & Sunday Nov 8: exhibition 1-5pm
Sunday Nov 8: Artists pick up work 5-6pm.
Friday, Sept 25. 4 – 9 pm
The 12th Annual Kauai Pow Wow
6 pm: Intercultural Drumming Festivals (Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Japanese, African);
Fry Bread, Arts & Crafts, Silent Auction, Keiki Education
Saturday, Sept 26. 11 am – 7 pm
Drumming, Singing Dancing by Native American Indians
Sunday, Sept 27. 10 am – 5 pm
Kapaa Beach Park
Free Family Event
Contact: Dale Jacobs, 828-1294
Volunteers: Call Lisa, 635-1199
Friday, September 25, 6:30 pm
Millicent Cummings in Concert
Storybook Theatre
Contact: millicentium@hotmail.com
Friday, September 25, 6:30 drinks & chocolates; 7:30 concert
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Saturday, September 26, 7:00 pm drinks & chocolate: 7:45 concert
St. Michael’s & All Angel’s Church, Lihue
Plumeria Concert Series presents Damon Denton
Two Evenings of Romantic Piano Music (2 varied programs)
Tickets: $25 until September 15; $30 after September 15; $35 at door
Outlets: Magic Dragon, Banana Patch Studios, Papaya’s, Pictures Plus,
Island Soap & Candleworks
www.plumeria.concerts@gmail.com
Sunday, September 27, 10 am – 3 pm
Walk the path of the 88 Shrines
Lawai International Center
Talk by Lynn Muramoto
Info: 639-4300
Deadline: September 30
The 2009 Digital Camera Photographer of the Year is accepting submissions.
There is no entry fee
http://www.artblahblah.com/
October Art & Culture Events Coming Up:
October 1
St. Regis Resort, Princeville Grand Re-Opening
Contact: Stephanie Kaluahine Reid
(opens on September 19)
www.princevillehotelhawaii.com
October 1, 2, 3
Malama Ola Festival
Health and Wellness a Focus – Hawaiian health and healing practices
Fitness demonstrations and lectures
Sign up with Darlene Contrades, 808.240.6643
Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa in Poipu
www.hawaiianafestival.wetpaint.com
Contact: Stella Burgess, 808.240.6369, <sburgess@hyatt.com>
Saturday, October 3, 5:00 – 10:30 pm
“The Buckle is Back”
American Cancer Society Benefit
2nd Annual Hoedown For Hope
Great food, specialty refreshments, country music, live & silent auction,
plantation railway train ride, paniolo demonstrations and more
Kilohana Luau Pavilion
Contact: Michelle Emura, 639.7209; Lisa Lewis, 651.6602
HoedownForHope.org, 246-0695
Laurie Aguayo looking for actor VOLUNTEERS to help out at the Hoedown for Hope – you need to dress up cowboy style and provide improvisational mini situations to add to the fun and upbeat atmosphere; no pay but you get a meal and lots of run raising money for the American Cancer Society; there will be one meeting before the event.
Contact Laurie at <hairrazors@kukui.com>, 652-0612
Check out www.hopedownforhoope.org
MONDAY,October 5, 4:00 pm Sharp
County Grant Proposals Deadline for Submission
Living Culture, Natural Resource, CPEP
to Purchasing Department (across DMV)
Contact Nalani Brun, 241-4952
Kauai Academy of Creative Arts will be offering a one week visual and
performing art classes during the upcoming Fall Intersession Break from
October 5 through Oct.9 from 8:00am to 12noon at the Island School campus
in Puhi. For registration forms, please call 346-7586, email us at
info@kauaicreativearts.org or online at www.kauaicreativearts.org.
October 5 – 9, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Green Light Creative Arts Center Fall Camp for kids ages 5 – 10
Visual Arts, Drama & Dance
Team Building & Critical Thinking Activities
Green Light Creative Arts, Kapaa (one driveway north of Taco Bell)
Contact: Rebecca Owen, 808.276-1265
October 2009 (tentative)
11th Anniversary E Pili Kakou
I Ho’okahi Lahui
Uncle Ed Collier, 2009 Honoree
Na Kumu Hula presenters
Local Hawaiian arts & crafts vendors
Hilton Kaua’i Beach Resort
www.epilikakou-kauai.org
Contact: Emma Ho’omahielani Rogers
Thursday, October 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kauai Chamber Business After Hours
2009 Hookela Award Recipients
Tire Warehouse Kauai, Deja Vu Surf Hawaii,
Talk Story Bookstore
Location: Hilton Kauai Beach Resort poolside
Contact: 245-7363
Friday & Saturday, Oct 9 &10, 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 11, 5:00 pm
“Kauai Sings! Sondheim!”
Join Kauai’s best talent as they celebrate
the most innovative, influential & important
composer in modern Broadway history
Hukilau Lanai, Kauai Coast Resort
$20 advance, $25 at door, $15 students
Table of 10 $200 in advance
Proceeds benefit Malama Pono & Kauai United Way
Tickets: Call 246-9577
Contact: Jason Blake, 808.652.5210
October 17, 2009
Matsuri 2009
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Contact: Pearl Shimizu
October 22 deadline to sign up for savings
Drop Dance Intensive; Dancers Gotta Go (based in Canada)
Instructors: Michael Rhodes & Mark Kanemaru
Drop Dance Intensive on November 21 -22
Kauai Marriott
Register w/ Tiffany Dodge, 245-1810
Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Wilcox Elementary School Career Day
If you are interested in presenting to Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade,
contact: Regina_Gibbs@notes.k12.hi.us, 274-3150 x 184
If you are interested in presenting to 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade,
contact: Lindsey_Williams@notes.k12.hi.us; 274-3150 x 179
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrating October Children & Youth Month
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Contact: Janice Bond, 246-0174, Mark Jeffers, 335-0712, Anna Peters, 632-2114
Sponsored by Read to Me International, Storybook Theatre,
Good Beginnings Alliance, Child & Family Services
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: 100 Years Anniversary of North Western Pacific Islands Sanctuary
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
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
Thru October 9, 2009, Monday through Saturday in the Senda Gallery
Kaua‘i Morale Committee of WWII
On Kaua‘i at the start of World War II, nearly 65% of the plantation workforce were of Japanese descent, many were prominent citizens including those elected to public office. Discover what happened to these people and what their leaders, in the guise of the Morale Committee, accomplished in this fascinating story. Roy Miyake, guest curator. Admission
Contact: Chris Faye, 245-6931 ext. 21
HULA CLASS REGISTRATION—-Leilani Rivera Bond, kumu hula of Halau Hula o Leilani, welcomes keiki, teens and adults to register for beginning or intermediate hula and Tahitian dance classes starting in June. Call Leilani at 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.
On Mondays, classes are held at All Saints Church gym in Kapaa: beginning keiki at 6:00; beginning opio (teens) and wahine, 7:15.
New class for keiki on Tuesday in Koloa at 4:00.
Keiki kane classes held on Wednesday, 3:45 in Wailua.
On Wednesdays at All Saints gym, classes for intermediate and advanced keiki at 6:00; intermediate and advanced opio (teens) and wahine at 7:30.
Reasonable monthly fee charged. Call kumu Leilani Rivera Bond at 651-0682 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net to register. The halau and Leilani participate in community events and competitions, perform at the Grand Hyatt, put on a Christmas family show, and have an annual ho’ike in February.
The Halau Hula o Leilani Booster Club is a non-profit organization supporting the halau. Mahalo for your assistance. Call or email me or Leilani if you need further information.
Donna Stewart
Halau Hula o Leilani
Cell: 635-7248; e-mail dsmanu@hawaii.rr.com
New Hula Class for Ladies
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am – noon
To enroll, email your contact info 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
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
August 31 and September 2 – Fall Session Classes begin
KUGA – KAUAI UNDERGROUND ARTISTS
Planting seeds of creativity via dance, music, lyrics
Register Online at www.kuga808.com
Contact: Lila, Sara, Marisol, kuga808@mac.com
DANCE CLASSES for all ages and abilities (children 3+) Teens & Adults
Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary & Flamenco Dance
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
2009-2010 DANCE SEASON
Started enrollment August 1 – September 30
Class locations in Princeville, Kapaa & Lihue
For more information in Contact: Jennifer Schwartz Bell-Grey
www.jenballet.com tel 808 823 9588
Kauai Dance Theatre 24th season
Summer-Fall 16 week term of classes, ages 4 – adult
Creative movement, various levels of Ballet/Pointe, Tap and Jazz dance – Kalaheo
Intermediate level ballet class – Lihue location
Contact Janie Crane, 332-9737 for registration form
Register by July 31 and save $5 off the $15 registration fee
www.kauaidancetheatre.com – schedule, fees, info
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
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 EXERCISE EXERCISE
FREE QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Every Tuesday 10-11am
A gentle moving form for ages 60+
FREE SITTING QI GONG CLASS FOR SENIORS
Every Thursday 10-11am
An easy and gentle sitting form for ages 60+
GOLDEN EIGHT QI GONG EXERCISES
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Promotes self-healing and health maintenance.
$10 per class, $5 for returning students
12 SITTING QI GONG EXERCISES
Thursdays, 10-11am
Strengthens immune system and longevity.
$10 for per class, $5 for returning students
To register for classes call 639-4300 or Qi@hawaii.rr.com. The location of the Qi Center is 3343 Kanakolu Street, Lihue, HI 96766. (From Kuhio Hwy 56, turn by the AT&T store on Ehiku St. then take the fourth right on Kanakolu St, follow the signs)
Starting on August 3, 2009
Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“Stretch and Tone” – stretch, tone, fitness format, Pilates-inspried exercise
Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 am
“FitDanceFusion” – standing stretches, 20 min aerobic dance movement, toning floor exercise
Ongoing in Kalaheo studio – call for location, details, current schedule
Bring exercise mat or thick towel for floor work; wear comfortable clothes
$7/class, $26/4 class card, $48/8 class card
Contact: Janie Crane, 332-9737, jbcdance@hotmail.com
www.kauaidancetheatre.com – info
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
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
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
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
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
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