BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kauaʻi Connect - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kauaʻi Connect X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kauaiconnect.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kauaʻi Connect REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T190000 DTSTAMP:20261008T083010Z CREATED:20261007T081923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T083010Z UID:10003197-1798556400-1798570800@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Kauai Made Craft Fair at Kauai Shores Hotel DESCRIPTION:Make local shopping part of your week! Join us at Kauai Shores every Tuesday and Saturday from 3–7 p.m. to meet talented Kaua‘i makers\, explore their creations\, and treat yourself—or someone special—to something made right here on island. \nEvery purchase has a story\, and a local business behind it. When you shop Kaua‘i Made\, you’re supporting our island’s entrepreneurs\, their families\, and the creativity that makes Kaua‘i special. \nBring a friend\, browse a little\, and show our local makers some love! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/kauai-made-craft-fair-at-kauai-shores-hotel-24/ LOCATION:Kauai Shores\, 420 Papaloa Road\, Kapaa\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/Kauai-Made-Tue-and-Sat-at-Kauai-Shores-dTGmph.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kauai Made":MAILTO:kauaimade@kauai.gov GEO:22.0524617;-159.3296582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauai Shores 420 Papaloa Road Kapaa HI 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=420 Papaloa Road:geo:-159.3296582,22.0524617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T083010Z CREATED:20260930T073040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T083010Z UID:10003142-1798560000-1798563600@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:YWCA Kaua’i hosts hula lessons at Hale Lihue DESCRIPTION:Sign up by emailing kawena@ywcakauai.org. From Keiki to kupuna\, all are welcomed\, lessons taught by Kumu Hula Kamalani. \nBring bottled water and pareo. URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/ywca-kauai-hosts-hula-lessons-at-hale-lihue-48/ LOCATION:Hale Lihue\, 4286 Rice Street\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Street Business Association":MAILTO:kauairsba@gmail.com GEO:21.9728519;-159.365047 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hale Lihue 4286 Rice Street Lihue HI 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4286 Rice Street:geo:-159.365047,21.9728519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T013013Z CREATED:20261007T013058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T013013Z UID:10003173-1798572600-1798578000@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:John Denver Christmas THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:Rocky Mountain High Experience® – A Holiday Concert Bringing Nostalgia\, Harmony\, and Heart to Kaua‘i \nThis December\, Kaua‘i audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience one of America’s most beloved musical traditions live on island. Theatre of the Rockies\, a Colorado‑based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving iconic musical legacies\, is bringing its nationally acclaimed Rocky Mountain High Experience® – John Denver Christmas Tribute to Hawai‘i for the very first time — and one of the tour’s most anticipated stops is right here on the Garden Island. \nThe Hawaiian tour spans five performances across four islands\, but the December 29 concert in Līhu‘e at the KCC Performing Arts Center holds special significance. Kaua‘i’s deep appreciation for music\, culture\, and community makes it an ideal home for this nostalgic holiday celebration\, which blends the warmth of John Denver’s timeless songs with the natural beauty and spirit of Hawai‘i. \nAt the heart of the production is Rick Schuler\, widely recognized as America’s top John Denver tribute artist. For nearly four decades\, Schuler has captivated audiences nationwide with a performance so authentic that many fans swear they are watching Denver himself. His gentle tenor\, acoustic charm\, and heartfelt storytelling recreate the intimate magic of Denver’s legendary 1970s concerts — an era when songs like Rocky Mountain High\, Sunshine on My Shoulders\, and Annie’s Song shaped the soundtrack of American life. \nSchuler’s Christmas edition of the show adds an extra layer of wonder. Drawing from Denver’s beloved holiday specials and albums\, he performs classics such as Aspenglow\, Silent Night\, Away in a Manger\, and Joy to the World\, alongside Denver’s most cherished hits. The result is a luminous holiday experience that feels both familiar and new — a musical journey that brings audiences “home\,” no matter where they are. \nBeyond the stage\, Schuler’s humanitarian work and global archaeological expeditions — featured in TIME Magazine and National Geographic — add depth and authenticity to his artistry. His performances resonate across generations\, reminding listeners why Denver’s music continues to inspire unity and joy around the world. Recent global moments\, including tens of thousands singing Take Me Home\, Country Roads in unison during the FIFA World Cup\, show just how timeless and universal his songs remain. URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/john-denver-christmas-the-rocky-mountain-high-experience/ LOCATION:KCC Performing Arts Center\, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/John-Denver-Xmas-Kauai-2026-700-x-875-bj1abo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory von Hausch":MAILTO:greg3512@hawaii.edu GEO:21.9649125;-159.4213563 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=KCC Performing Arts Center 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy Lihue HI 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy:geo:-159.4213563,21.9649125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261229T213000 DTSTAMP:20261008T082956Z CREATED:20260930T073028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T082956Z UID:10003141-1798572600-1798579800@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:John Denver Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:Rocky Mountain High Experience® — John Denver Christmas Comes to Kauai \nStarring Rick Schuler\, America’s Top John Denver Tribute Artist \nOne magical night under the Kauai stars — December 29\, 2026 \nRocky Mountain High Experience® — John Denver Christmas Tribute brings its beloved holiday production to Kauai for one night only\, Monday\, December 29\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center in Lihue. \nThis heartwarming Christmas concert features Rick Schuler performing John Denver’s most cherished hits — “Rocky Mountain High\,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders\,” “Take Me Home\, Country Roads\,” “Annie’s Song\,” and more — along with Denver’s iconic holiday classics from his TV specials and albums\, including “Aspenglow\,” “Silent Night\,” “Joy to the World\,” “Away in a Manger\,” “Silver Bells\,” and other timeless favorites. \nRick Schuler has spent nearly four decades as America’s leading performer of John Denver’s music. His tribute is celebrated for its authenticity\, warmth\, and emotional connection — many fans say it feels like seeing John Denver himself on stage. \nJoin us for an unforgettable holiday evening filled with nostalgia\, joy\, and the spirit of Christmas. \nVenue: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue\, Kauai Date & Time: Tuesday\, December 29\, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. \nFor tickets\, tour information\, and a video preview\, visit https://JohnDenverChristmas.com/ URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/john-denver-christmas-concert/ LOCATION:Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center\, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/Master-Hawaii-Beach-Poster-Kauai-KWcp24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre of the Rockies":MAILTO:brenda@theatreoftherockies.org GEO:21.9649125;-159.4213563 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy Lihue HI 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy:geo:-159.4213563,21.9649125 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR