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Kauai Events - December 2008

Upcoming Kauai Events


Festival of Lights on Kauai 12/05/2008 to 12/31/2008

Enjoy more than 40 years of Christmas folk art by Auntie Josie Chansky. Favorites include a Christmas tree made from 7,500 green toothpicks and wreaths formed from egg cartons. Opening Ceremony: December 5, 6:00-6:30 p.m. Local choirs, Lighting Countdown and Santa & Mrs. Claus. Lights on Rice Parade at 6:30 p.m. Through New Year's Eve, enjoy Auntie Josie’s collection at the Historic County Building, as well as the Park Lights Extravaganza and Santa & Mrs. Claus: Fridays-Sundays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.



Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade 12/20/2008

The first Christmas was celebrated here and Waimea Town goes all out to celebrate with street front lighting and the annual parade. Enjoy the town each night after dark. Christmas Parade is Saturday Dec 20 at 6pm. Come early, refreshments and entertainment following the parade. Event is sponsored by West Kauai Business & Professional Assocation and area businesses.
More info at www.wkbpa.org.


• Location: Kaumualii Hwy


Audubon Christmas Hawaiian Bird Bird Count 12/20/2008

Audubon Christmas Hawaiian Bird Bird Count at Koke'e Natural History Musuem For more info contact by email at kokeemuseum@earthlink.net or visit www.kokee.org

• Location: Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
• Time: 7 a.m.


Noho Hewa - award-winning documentary 12/20/2008

"Noho Hewa" award winning documentary by Keala Kelly issues facing native Hawaiians today
Kauai Community College PAC presented by KCC Hawaiian Studies Dept, Malama Kauai and Koani Foundation
Donation: $10
www.gardenislandarts.org/news


• Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center


Aloha Africa dance and drum classes 12/27/2008 to 01/22/2009

Aloha Africa welcomes guest master dancer OUSMANE SALL from Senegal. Ousmane will be offering a series of 7 high-energy dance classes beginning December 27. NII ANANG from Ghana is now teaching traditional West African dance and drum classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Schedule: www.aloha-afican.com



Soy What? Soy batik workshop 01/08/2009

Garden Island Arts Council/Kauai Crafts Studio present "Soy What?" Soy batik workshop by Betsy Sterling Benjamin Island School Frear Halau Center Potluck at 5:00 pm; Lecture Demo at 6:00 pm
Open to the public
Contact: Mizu Sumida, 337-1001 or Tashi, 337-2400

• Location: Island School Frear Halau Center



William Shakespeare's Macbeth 01/09/2009 to 01/18/2009

The Kauai Performing Arts Center (KPAC) presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Directed by Arnold Meister, Produced by Dennis McGraw Starring Blake Guest, Kendall Beck, Tobias Riggle, Kealoha Furneaux Kauai Community College Theatre
Adults, $12 in advance $15 @ the door .
Students: $7 in advance $10 @ the door.
Fridays, Saturdays at 7, Sundays at 4 January 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Ticket outlets T.B.A.

• Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center



Reggae School workshop  01/12/2009 to 01/18/2009

Week long Reggae School workshop Steelgrass Farm and Recording Studio Attention Reggae Lovers! Top level music education in the reggae genre open to musicians of all levels, beginner to advanced A new institution to spread the skill and vibes to play authentic reggae music and to unite people of all races and cultures in a reggae vibration. Instruction includes ear training, harmony, ensembles, instrumental lessons, vocals and more. We will be teaching all the conceivable instruments of the reggae band: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Bingi/percussion, Vocals, Horns, and piano/keyboards. Tuition Price: $850 Kama'aina: $585 or $75 per single day Register at www.reggaeschool.com E mail: info@reggaeschool.com Or call: Will Lydgate at 808 651 0302 This workshop features some really fun teachers and luminaries in the reggae world. World Class Faculty: -Matt Jenson, (Berklee College of Music Bob Marley Ensemble) Keys/Organ/Improv -Tuff Lion, (Midnite, I-Grade, Bambu Station) Guitar/Ensemble/Vocals/Production -Roger Steffens, (Author, reggae archivist and Founder of Beat Magazine) Reggae History -Gabe Jones, Vocals/Drums/Ear Training/Theory -Will Lydgate, Bass/Ear Training Theory/Coordinator -Danny Mo, (Berklee College of Music Bass Professor) Bass/Ensemble -Jack Miller, (Reggae Music Pioneer, Film Producer) Songwriting/Reggae history



E Kanikapila Kakou 2009: Obrien Eselu and Kenneth Makuakane 01/19/2009

Obrien Eselu, kumu hula extraordinaire, and Kenneth Makuakane, outstanding songwriter with numerous Na Hoku Hanohano awards (kmakuakane@mac.com). Please see the entire schedule.
All sessions held at Island School main hall, 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue 96766

• Location: Island School
• Time: 6 to 9 p. m.



E Kanikapila Kakou 2009 Show Schedule   01/19/2009 to 03/30/2009

Theme for 2009 E Kanikapila Kakou is cross cultural influences on Hawaiian music. January 19: Obrien Eselu, kumu hula extraordinaire, and Kenneth Makuakane, outstanding songwriter with numerous Na Hoku Hanohano awards (kmakuakane@mac.com)

January 26: Chanel Flores and Friends, Ms Tita 2006, wonderful entertainer and aspiring songwriter (c.waipui@gmail.com)

February 2: Peter Apo, outstanding Hawaiian cultural consultant at statewide level, along with accompanist Zanuck Lindsey (www.peterapocompany.com)

February 9: Palani Vaughan and "King's Own" group; Palani is a return presenter with new songs and stories to share; his wonderful music is woven into the history of music of Hawaii. (Nakahiliprdctns@aol.com)

February 16: Nathan Aweau, Na Hoku Hanohano male entertainer of the year, plus Walt Keale, returning EKK favorite and extraordinary composer/musician. (nathanaweau@hawaiiantel.net); (everydaymystic@aol.com)

February 23: Kupaoa Music - Lihau Hannahs and Kellen Paik - hot young duo with wonderful new compositions; new to EKK. (www.kupaoa.com)

March 2: Na Kama - Eric Lee, Danny Naipo, Bryan Mersberg - outstanding trio return to EKK with new songs, same great harmonies and sizzling energy. (leee017@hawaii.rr.com)

March 9: Darryl and Leilani Rivera Low, they will share new CD compositions, some dancers from their halau, and Leilani's extraordinary voice. (darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net)

March 16: Leokane Pryor and Friends, Maui falsetto singer with new CD compositions and zesty fun personality is new to EKK. (aloha@leokane.com)

March 23: Lopaka Bukoski, Kauai kumu hula, along with Kelly Love and Naniwai'ui Kanahele of Ni'ihau, new to EKK and unique presentation. (paka16@hotmail.com)

March 30: "Jumping Flea" Virtuosos will each share their own unique ukulele stylings - Gordon Mark, classical ukulele; David Kamakahi, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music; (one more ukulele artist to be confirmed)
All sessions held at Island School main hall, 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue 96766

• Location: Island School
• Time: 6 to 9 p. m.



A History of Jazz - Part 2 Concert     01/24/2009

Kirk Smart and Garden Island Arts Council Present: A History of Jazz-Part 2 The Great American Songbook and Jump, Jive and Boogie Blues.
Featuring Noel Jewkes with Kirk Smart, David Braun, David Yukimura, Tony Rodarte, Will Lydgate and special guests. Set for the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center.
$20 adults, $10 Seniors and Children, $25 at the door.
Tickets available at Kauai Music and Sound (Kapa'a), Scotty's Music (Kalaheo), Island Soap and Candle (Koloa and Kilauea), The Healthy Hut (KIlauea), Hanalei Strings and Things, Relish Salon (Hanalei).
Contact: Kirksmart1@yahoo.com

• Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center



E Kanikapila Kakou 2009: Chanel Flores & Friends 01/26/2009

Chanel Flores and Friends, Ms Tita 2006, wonderful entertainer and aspiring songwriter (c.waipui@gmail.com). Please see the entire schedule.
All sessions held at Island School main hall, 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue 96766

• Location: Island School
• Time: 6 to 9 p. m.




E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Concert 02/15/2009

E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Concert Featuring: Napua Greig and Friends Nathan Aweau and special guest Madeleine Brandli at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center.
Tickets: $30 gen; $25 seniors $62+ and students; $35 at the door.
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

• Location: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
• Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.



Waimea Town Celebration     02/20/2009 to 02/21/2009

Two days of continous entertainment, food-craft-game booths, lots of sporting events and more at the 32nd Waimea Town Celebration at Waimea, Kauai. Sponsored by West Kauai Business & Professional Association.
More info at www.wkbpa.org.

• Location: Old Waimea Sugar Mill



Kauai Polynesian Festival    05/21/2009 to 05/24/2009

The Kamanawa Foundation presents the 9th annual Kauai Polynesian Festival on Memorial Day weekend May 21-24, 2009. The Kauai Polynesian Festival kicks off with a Grand Polynesian Luau Celebration and fashion show at the Sheraton Kaua`i Resort in Po`ipu at 5 p.m.
Join us from 11:30 a.m. through the evening each day at the soccer field next to Vidinha Stadium on Kapule Highway (Lihu'e) for Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, Polynesian Experience, food booths, workshops, and much more.
All Kauai residents and visitors are welcome.
For more information, contact Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza at (808) 335-6466, info@kauaipolynesianfestival.org, or visit www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org.

 

Kauai Recreation:

Huleia Stream Kayaking : Sunshine Markets : Fossil Dunes : Caffeine Connection
Hanapepe Artists Night : Safe Family Swim : Kokee State Park : Ancient Gardens :
Riding The Range : Biking The Coast : Upcoming Events