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October 2009 Art & Culture Events
October 1
St. Regis Resort, Princeville Grand Re-Opening
Contact: Stephanie Kaluahine Reid
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
Sunday, October 4, 3:00 pm
“An Afternoon with Mitzi Gaynor”
Start of South Pacific filmed in 1958
Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Kauai Ballroom
Tickets $20; ages 5 and under free
Contact Kauai Visitors Bureau, 245-3971, <kauai@hvcb.com>
Tickets limited; first come, first served
Contact: Kauai Visitors Bureau
Sunday, October 4, 4:30 pm
Let’s Go to the All Angels Animal Blessing
St Michael and All Angels Church
All animals must be on leash or in carrier
Live Music, Petting Zoo, Hotdog reception to follow
Contact: 245-3796, www.stmichaels-kauai.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.
Monday October 5th/12th, 1:15 – 2:15 pm
Flamenco Dance Class Work Shop
Learn the traditional Sevillana dances of Spain
Kauai Athletic Club: Studio
Beginners welcome, $20 for single session $30 for both days.
Call Jennifer Bell-Grey for more information 823 9588 or www.jenballet.com
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
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 9, 10, 11
21st Talk Story Festival (HONOLULU EVENT)
Friday, 6 – 9 – Spooky Stories
Saturday, 6 – 9 pm – True Life Tales
Sunday, 6 – 8:30 – Revelations
Sunday, 1 – 4 – Free Storytelling Workshop
McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park
Contact: Jeff Gere. (808)768-3032; <jgere@honolulu.gov
www.honoluluparks.com
Sunday, October 11th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Regenerations Botanical Garden presents
4th Biannual Community Seed and Plant Exchange
Kauapea Farms, located at 2671 Kauapea Road in Kilauea Admission is free.
Featured presentation “Kaua`i’s Sacred Botanical Gardens” by Paramacharya Palaniswami of Kaua`i’s Hindu Monastery.
Those bringing seeds and plants are requested to bring only GMO-free, pest-free, and non-invasive material.
Even if you have no seeds or plants to share, you will be encouraged to bring some home.
Great local food, music, and aloha.
Info: 652-4118 or info@ribg.org
Wednesday October 14, 5:45 – 6:45 pm
New Jazz/ Contemporary Dance Class Work Shop, Adults
Church of the Pacific (Princeville)
Instructor Jennifer Bell-Grey
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
3 week work shop $45 or $20 per single class
Call Jennifer Bell-Grey for more information 823-9588 or visit
www.jenballet.com
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Saturday, October 17, 10:00pm to 1:00am (time is correct)
A special event during this influential time of year when the alignment of universal energy is most powerful for this unique energy transmission. This is the optimal time to self heal, transform your destiny and fate, increase the level of your qi gong practice, spirituality, and create positive change in the course of your life’s energy. Suggested Donation $100 Proceeds Benefit the Nonprofit Qi Center. Contact Lynn Muramoto, 639-4300
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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
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
October 24, 10 am – 2 pm (NEW)
Stew Cook-Off to Benefit Anahola Town Center
sponsored by Malama N ‘Apapa
Anahola Clubhouse
Donation: $5.00 8 years to infinity
Contact: rkanealii@gmail.com, 651-2811, 634-6659
October 26 – 30, 9 am – 4 pm (Oahu Event)
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Fall Workshop sponsoring
Alan Flattman, master pastelist
Plein Air Workshops in 3 different locations
Cost $480
Contact: Helen Iaea, (808) 225-0711, <artinparadise4u@aol.com>
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
Who: Kauai Performing Arts Center (KPAC)
What: Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Our Town”
Where: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
When: October 30th & 31st, and November, 6 & 7 at 7pm, November 6th & 8th at 4pm.
Tickets, available from cast members and at the door.
Adults $15, students $10.
For more information call 651-2417.
KPAC is a Hawaii State Department of Education Program
Ongoing or multi-day activities:
AIRPORT WINDOW DISPLAYS
HAL side: Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument – a Legacy of Conservation
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
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.
Deadline: September 30
The 2009 Digital Camera Photographer of the Year is accepting submissions.
There is no entry fee
http://www.artblahblah.com/
CLAY PLAY HANALEI
Fall-Break ceramic sessions for kids ages 5 -12
Monday, 10/5; Wednesday, 10/7; Friday, 10/9 – 1:00 – 2:30
Friday, 10/16 – Glazing 2:30 – 4:00
Upcoming Furlough Fridays – open studio in ceramics for kids all ages
Contact: Phyliis 826-2539
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
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
Monday October 5th-31st
Fall enrollment for Dance Classes
Royal Ballet Kauai Academy
Ballet, Hip Hop, Flamenco Spanish Dance
New session begins October 12th
preparation for Fall recital and show November 21st
Classes for all ages and abilities. Performance is optional.
Class locations, Princeville, Kapaa, Lihue (Island School)
Call Jennifer Bell-Grey for more information 823 9588 or visit www.jenballet.com
Puppet & Mask-Making Class with Leslie Frasier
This 11-week workshop is for kids ages 6-12. Held every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., October 7 through December 16. Cost is $120. Students will create unique masks molded to their faces, just in time for Halloween! The second half of the session explores the art of paper mache puppet-making.
Located at Green Light Creative Arts Center, 4-941 A Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa.
Contact: Rebecca Owen
ph: (808) 276-1265, www.greenlightcreativearts.com
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
“Praise Him with tambourines and dancing” Psalm 150:4a
Liturgical Dance Workshop – 6 class session at Lihue Parish Hall – free to all
Thursdays, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 5:00-6:00 PM
Open to all interested persons ages 10 through 110 who are interested in learning about liturgical dance as a ministry/worship form. No dance or musical experience is necessary. Members of any and all churches, those without a church affiliation, curious community members and folks with “two left feet” are welcome to attend. Please join us as we explore liturgical dance and its relevance to worship. For more information or to rsvp attendance, contact Janie Crane at 332-9737.
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
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
REJUVENATION QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, September 26, 1:00pm to 5:00pm or Come and experience rejuvenating exercises for beginners to balance the body for greater health, more energy and increased vitality. This popular and easy practice provides a powerful set of tools to help stave off the aging process, reduce stress and strengthen the body and mind. Tuition is $200, includes a manual and 2 months of optional practice.(Optional practice offered 5 times a week M,T,W,TH 6-7pm and Tues 11am-noon)
BASIC 8 QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS
Wed & Thurs September 16&17, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
This easy series of 8 exercises for beginners promotes vitality and balance.
Tuition is $125, includes a manual and 2 months of optional practice.
(Optional practice offered 4 times a week M, T, W, TH 5-6pm)
FREE INTRODUCTORY QI GONG EXERCISE CLASS
Wednesday Sept 23, 7-8pm
All are welcome to a friendly and easy introductory class of Qi Gong exercises for beginners.
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).
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
Send out on September 28, 2009