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Real Hawaiian Hula on Kauai

January 25th, 2012

We’ve told you about E Kanikapila Kakou – a chance to hear real Hawaiian music. Now we’re going to tell you where to see real Hawaiian dance: Because there’s gonna be a whole lotta shakin’ going on February 4th at Hula Hoike 2012 when Leilani Rivera and Halau Hula o Leilani perform hula, Tahitian and Maori dances accompanied by the…

Hawaiian Music on Kauai

January 13th, 2012

Want to hear some real Hawaiian music? If you’re taking a Kauai vacation this winter, don’t miss E Kanikapila Kakou (“let’s play music together”) Monday nights from 6-9 pm at the Kauai Beach Resort. Now in its 29th year, this grassroots program features some of the best musicians in Hawaii. The 2012 season opens Sunday, January 29 at 7pm with…

Write Your Life with Ann Randolph

January 4th, 2012

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” —William Wordsworth She’s considered one of the most innovative writer/performers in the U.S. —and if you’ve see her onstage you know what we’re talking about. This month the very gifted Ann Randolph will offer her popular “Write Your Life” workshop January 21-22 at the Church of the Pacific in Princeville. Through…

New Year’s Eve on Kauai

December 21st, 2011

Lucky enough to be on Kauai this New Year’s Eve? You can sip champagne, listen to Hawaiian music, or head to Poipu and watch fireworks under the stars. If you’re in the mood for elegance, Kauai resident Toni Childs (three-time Grammy nominee and Emmy winner for the haunting “Because You’re Beautiful”) will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at the…

Calling All Elves!

December 13th, 2011

Who wouldn’t want to go to Elfland? If you and your family are vacationing on Kauai this month, the Montessori School in Kapaa is holding a special event December 19-23 for children ages 5-12. Because sometimes you just can’t spend the whole day at the beach. From 8am–3pm at “Elfland,” children can make gifts, cards, wrapping paper and decorations for…

Christmas Shopping on Kauai

December 11th, 2011

Looking for a super special Christmas gift? I love supporting local Kauai artists by buying original art at Christmas (or anytime). Kauai is a magnet for gifted artists and photographers, and the work produced here is truly amazing. If you’re driving out to the north shore, stop in at the new 7 Artists Gallery in Wainiha next to the General…

Santa’s Coming to Princeville?

December 5th, 2011

Well, why not? A world traveler like Saint Nick knows a fabulous destination when he sees one, and this Sunday, December 11, he and Mrs. Claus will be in da house at the Princeville Community Center. From 5-6 pm he’ll be gettin’ those lists and checkin’ them twice, accompanied by carols sung by the Kapa’a Middle School Choir. Bring your…

Christmas on Kauai

November 29th, 2011

How do you get into the Christmas spirit on a tropical island like Kauai? Yule have no problem if you head to Lihue on Friday, December 2. One of the island’s best craft fairs starts at 11 am at the Kauai Museum, and at 6 pm it’s the opening ceremony of the Festival of Lights featuring the Kauai Chorale. Santa…

Willie Wonka, Hawaiian Style

November 18th, 2011

If you are on Kauai with your family between now and November 27, treat yourself to a performance of “Willie Wonka, the Musical” at the Kauai Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue. Like all Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s world class productions, this joyous musical is bound to surprise you. (You will not believe the level of talent on our little island.) Performance…

Hanalei Surf Swap Meet

November 16th, 2011

Ever had the urge to pick up a new language? Well there’s plenty of opportunity here on Kauai. Cultural diversity abound with Japanese, Portuguese, dialects of Chinese, Tagoleg, Hawaiian, ‘Pidgin’ and a fairly new ‘Romance’ language known as “Surf-ese”. On the first Saturday of every month one can pick up a lesson or two; even if you are not a…