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Keali’i Reichel on Kauai
January 19th, 2013
He’s opened for Celine Dion and Sting. He’s played Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. And on Friday night, January 25, you can hear him right here on Kauai. One of Hawaii’s most popular recording artists, Keali’i Reichel promotes Hawaii’s living culture through music, chant and hula—and his original compositions (in Hawaiian) are spellbinding. Reichel’s concert is the kick-off event…
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Culinary Tours on Kauai: Seed to Table and Farm to Fork
December 4th, 2012
A culinary romp through paradise? Why not? Tasting Kauai’s day-long “Farm to Fork” expeditions include a farm tour, a four-course lunch, a cooking demonstration, and, on December 11, a tasting at Nani Moon Mead. (Nani Moon produces luscious tropical wines right here on Kauai with raw Hawaiian honey, local fruit and spices—no sulfites or chemical additives.) On January 14, the…
more »Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: Sweet Music on Kauai
November 4th, 2012
There’s a reason why so many contemporary musicians have embraced slack key guitar: it’s awesome! Developed in Hawaii, Ki-ho’alu literally means “loosen the key”—a tuning and picking style that produces some of the sweetest and most soulful music you will ever hear. Here’s your chance to enjoy a concert by some of the best slack key guitarists in the Islands:…
more »Paint Kauai…on Silk
October 28th, 2012
Capture the beauty of Kauai at a silk painting workshop in Kapaa on November 3rd from 10-2. Artist Laurie Bolton will demonstrate gutta, transfers, design and simple color theory. And no experience is necessary—the artist says even total beginners will have wonderful results. “Expand your creative horizons, have fun, and create a beautiful piece of artwork to bring home,” says…
more »Homage to Kauai’s Taylor Camp
October 4th, 2012
If you’re on Kauai this weekend and want a glimpse into a very interesting part of the island’s history, there’s an event at Art Cafe Hemingway on Saturday at 7pm that you don’t want to miss. Way back in 1969—allegedly to get revenge on a recalcitrant Building Department—the brother of actress Elizabeth Taylor allowed a whole lotta hippies to camp…
more »Building Sandcastles at Hanalei
September 12th, 2012
Sometimes the simplest things we do with our children are the moments they’ll remember for a lifetime. Like the annual “Sand Festival” at Hanalei Bay. We took the kids to this sandcastle/sculpting contest (and music festival) on August 11… and we had a blast. Hundreds of keiki, adults, families and teams participated. Renowned sand sculptor Jeff Peterson kicked it off…
more »Music ‘n Mangos
August 12th, 2012
‘Tis the season, so if you love mangos—and who doesn’t?—head to the north shore on August 19. Next Sunday, from 11 am to 3 pm, the Waipa Mango Festival (just north of Hanalei town) will celebrate the “king of fruits” with all things mango. That means mangos for sale, along with mango-inspired products by local artisans, cooking demos, music, and…
more »Two to Mango at Tahiti Nui
August 8th, 2012
What happens when a local author takes a detour from her New York Times best-selling romance novels and applies her skills to the mischievous exploits of a troupe of post-menopausal hula dancers? Find out on August 19 from 3-5 pm at a book-signing bash for Jill Marie Landis‘ “Two to Mango,” the second installment in her Tiki Goddess Mystery series….
more »Moonlight and Music in the Garden
July 31st, 2012
A dreamy garden party under the stars with a rockin’ band, wine, champagne, and a fabulous buffet catered by Gaylord’s? Put a gardenia in my hair… I’m there! This annual fundraiser for the National Tropical Botanical Garden on August 25th is one of the highlights of the Kauai social calendar. It’s held at the secluded McBryde Garden, set in a…
more »Things to Do on Kauai
July 24th, 2012
Things to do on Kauai: Beach. Check. Mai Tais. Check. Sunsets. Check. Theater… Theater? On Kauai? Yes, actually. This island is brimming with talent, so after watching a glorious sunset (with Mai Tai in hand, of course), head out to Women in Theatre’s latest production, “Kauai Briefs,” weekends through August 5. The program—two new short plays by Kauai playwrights, plus…
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