http://www.jeanandabbott.com Luxury Kauai Vacation Rentals Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:02:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/ride-em-rope-em-brand-em/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/ride-em-rope-em-brand-em/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:34:42 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=8094
Softball games, a basketball tournament, 2K, 5K and 10K runs, an ice cream eating contest, a ukulele competition and a rodeo? It's all happening at the 35th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Feb. 24 and 25. With continuous entertainment starting Friday at 4:30pm and Saturday at 10am, this is the Westside's biggest party of the year. Fuel up on 'ono plate...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/ride-em-rope-em-brand-em/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/island-dancing-tropical-terpsichory/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/island-dancing-tropical-terpsichory/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:33:23 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7599
Terpsichore, terpsichory: ORIGIN: Greek, literally ‘delighting in dancing.’ Getting the urge to “trip the light fantastic”?  Is Dancing a way of life for you and even on vacation you must find a way to get your “Fred and Ginger”– on? Want to learn a dance step or two while you’re here?  A little worried that the only terpsichory here on...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/island-dancing-tropical-terpsichory/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/swak-valentines-day-on-kauai/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/swak-valentines-day-on-kauai/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:37:04 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7999
My perfect Valentine's Day? Hmmmm, let's see, with three boys under six... maybe my husband could take the kids so I could have a little "me" time? Just kidding (I think). Seriously, here's my idea of a dream date: Call Jessica Lindman of Kauai Island Cuisine. Order one of Jessica's fabulous dinners. Take Jessica's fabulous dinner to the beach. Watch...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/swak-valentines-day-on-kauai/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/calling-all-artists/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/calling-all-artists/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:16:10 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7939
Break out your brushes! Returning to Kauai for the sixteenth year, painter Kathy Kovala is teaching watercolor classes in Poipu at the Plantation Garden Restaurant Thursdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm (intermediate) and 1-4 pm (beginners) through Feb. 23, and again from March 1-29. The cost is $35 per session or $50 per day. (Sign up for six classes and get...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/calling-all-artists/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/kauai-skate-ohana/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/kauai-skate-ohana/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:20:52 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7962
Jean & Abbott Properties is ALL for positive activities for our Kauai Keiki!  I am SO excited to let you know about a wonderful foundation that has sprouted on our island... the Kauai Skate Ohana.  Their vision encompasses raising the funds to build quality skateparks for every side of the island. These skateparks will be the foundation of the organization,...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/02/kauai-skate-ohana/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/the-tao-of-personal-health/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/the-tao-of-personal-health/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:32:13 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7861
If you'll be on Kauai on Saturday, February 11th - and you've ever had the slightest curiosity about Tai Chi - don't miss this special lecture and workshop with one of the most renowned masters on the planet. Chungliang Al Huang will be the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual Kauai Wellness Expo at 11:30 am, followed by a "quantum"...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/the-tao-of-personal-health/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/real-hawaiian-hula-on-kauai/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/real-hawaiian-hula-on-kauai/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:06:42 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7844
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...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/real-hawaiian-hula-on-kauai/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/hawaiian-music-on-kauai/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/hawaiian-music-on-kauai/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:11:30 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7663
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...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/hawaiian-music-on-kauai/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/write-your-life-with-ann-randolph/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/write-your-life-with-ann-randolph/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:02:42 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7629
"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...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2012/01/write-your-life-with-ann-randolph/feed/ 0 http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-on-kauai/ http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-on-kauai/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:45:11 +0000 Shelah Jean Abubo http://www.jeanandabbott.com/?p=7621
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...]]> http://www.jeanandabbott.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-on-kauai/feed/ 0