Kauaʻi Connect

Mocktail Class
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Cooking Kauai, Lawai, HI, 96765, United States
Stefani Bittner, the founder of the Homestead Design Collective will be teaching a one-day-only, Mocktail Class featuring fragrant florals, bitters, and shrubs.
Mocktails are a growing cultural trend. Whether venues like Lawai’s local micro-bar, Drift, are catering to Gen Zer’s choosing not to drink or the over 40’s who just can’t drink as they did in their 20s, it looks like mocktails are maturing beyond their Shirley Temple phase, into a more creative, refined era. Craft bitters, fruity shrubs, and edible florals are finding their way into beautifully poured, booze-free bubbles. Bittner will be sharing her floral infusion wisdom, mad shaker skills, and signing her books. A limited number of Stefani’s three books will be available for purchase. The drink menu will be posted soon!
Light pupus will be served.
What will be taught
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Location: The Provisions Kitchen in Lawai.
All the needed ingredients, recipes, and tools will be provided so guests may practice the techniques during class.
Stefani Bittner, the founder of The Homestead Design Collective, a San Francisco Bay Area landscape design firm focuses on creating beautiful gardens that provide harvest.
Her team offers a unique and sophisticated approach, using organic farming with fine gardening skills, for people who want help creating aesthetically designed, organic edible gardens. Stefani is the co-author of The Beautiful Edible Garden (Ten Speed Press, 2013), Harvest (Ten Speed Press, 2017), and The Fragrant Flower Garden (Ten Speed Press, 2024).
Homestead provides design, installation, and full-service organic maintenance, harvesting, beekeeping, floristry, and composting services. Homestead recently designed and installed the new Test Gardens for Sunset Magazine at Sonoma, California’s Cornerstone. Wineries including Prisoner and Robert Mondovi currently utilize Homestead’s services for their potager gardens. Stefani’s work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset Magazine, C Magazine, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Gardenista.com.

Kauai Agora open house
2024-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Saint Michael and All Angels Church, 4364 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
“Kauai Agora”, A FREE (no cost) Communication and Leadership Club in Lihue, welcomes Kauai residents to its open house on June 17, 2024, at Saint Michael’s and All Angels Church in Lihue. Join us at 12:00 p.m. in the conference room located at the rear building for this one-hour event. Our club provide a safe and supportive environment empowering members to improve real world skills – “skills we need to succeed”: communication, leadership, and critical thinking. We do this through collaboration and hands-on practice using an evidence-based and globally recognized framework for action-oriented improvement. The open house provides insight into the club’s activities and methods. Membership is FREE! Our mission is to empower members to become brilliant communicators and confident leaders who will make a positive impact on our local community.

Indian Music & Dinner!
2024-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Golden Lotus Studio, Kuhio Highway, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746, United States
Indian Music & Dinner!
Join us Saturday, June 15 • 6-8pm at Golden Lotus Studio, 4-491 A Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, 96746
Neel/Nilanjan Sarkar, musician, meditation, yoga & wellness coach, visiting from Oahu will teach Indian Kirtan Music: Nada Yoga. Opening your voice will be a blissful, peaceful experience.
A delicious vegetarian farm veggie curry dinner will be served after!
Contact Bhavana, Intuitive Healer to register. Call/text: 808-855-0288. ReviveWithBhavana@gmail.com
Venmo $35 to Bhavana-Chawla • other payment methods available also

VIRTUOSO JAZZ – Inspirations Ensemble from Canada
2024-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 | All Saints’ Church – Kapaa, Kuhio Highway, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746, United States
The originality of the InSpirations ensemble finds its essence in the subtle assembly of acoustic instruments around the organ, thus offering a palette of infinitely varied colors. At the heart of Impressions, the organ becomes a unifying and versatile instrument, capable of unusual sound textures in synergy with the quartet’s interventions. The immense variety of organ timbres provides an ideal canvas for improvising saxophones and clarinets, trombones, percussion, and double bass. Impressions is the culmination of stylistic research initiated by each member of the group who, in concert, stage original compositions and adaptations of repertoire works. Witness an era rich in cultural convergences and artistic crossbreeding, the Inspirations Ensemble.

Kanekoa – Tribute to the Allman Brothers
2024-06-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, 96754, United States
Kanekoa Plays Tribute to the Allman Brothers
Show Date
June 15, 2024
Doors open at 5:30PM
Every time the Maui-based jam-band Kanekoa takes the stage, their improvisational blend of Hawaiian, rock, folk, blues, reggae, R&B and soul energizes the crowd – fueling the band’s flourishing fandom of Koa-heads.
Kaulana Kanekoa (rhythm ukulele, lead vocals, lyrics), Vince Esquire (lead ukulele, backing vocals), Travis Rice (cajon/congas, kit, backing vocals), and Don Lopez (U•BASS, electric bass, backing vocals) have been playing together since the late 1990s. They have created a truly unique sound by embracing the yet-untapped potential of the electrified ukulele – and then taking it higher.
The band opened for Los Lobos on its recent Hawaiian tour, and has shared the stage and/or jammed with many top-notch talents including Willie Nelson, Jake Shimabukuro, Willie K, G Love, John Cruz, John Popper of Blues Traveler, and 7 Walkers, which is Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzman’s band. Kreutzman digs the band so much, he hired Kanekoa play his wedding – and dubbed them “The Hawaiian Grateful Dead.”
Inspired by the range of musical tastes of its players – and shaped by the land and culture of Hawai’i – Kanekoa delivers island fresh, innovative sets at every gig. The band’s vast influences shine throughout both their original music and their interpretations of popular songs. When asked to describe Kanekoa’s music, Uncle Don Lopez says simply: “It is American music steeped in Hawaiian tradition. Kanekoa’s music can not be explained; it needs to be experienced.”
Tickets
All tickets subject to tax and fees
GA Tickets $34.50
Day of Show Tickets $45 if available.
Show Details
No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.
This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.
Gonna need seating?? Bring your own! We encourage you to bring your own folding chairs for the lawn. Please note, folding chairs are not allowed to be set up inside the pavilion.
Drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. Please kokua.
This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
There will be a light bag search upon entrance.
Shirt and Shoes required for entrance.
No Re-Entry

TRADITIONAL ANCIENT JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY JUNE 15
2024-06-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Lawai International Center, Omao, HI, United States
The Lawai International Center will host a traditional ancient Japanese tea ceremony presented by the Urasenke Kaua’i Kyoukai Tea Association on Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. in Kalaheo.
This rare event will be held in the Center’s Hall of Compassion, a hand-carved replica of 13th-century architecture that was built by the hands and hearts of masters in Asia and assembled by volunteers on Kaua’i. As the tea ceremony members mature, this might be their last year to offer this experience.
There will be 25 seats available per session. Reservations are required. The suggested minimum donation is $40. For reservations, text or call (808) 639-1718 or email info@lawaicenter.org.
The Lawai International Center, a non-profit community project, is an archaeological and cultural treasure in a valley that has long been recognized as a healing sanctuary. In 1904, the first generation of Japanese immigrants built 88 shrines replicating an ancient pilgrimage of 88 temples in Shikoku, Japan. Today, the Center is the only such site existing outside of Japan and is one of the oldest Buddhist temple sites in the country. Volunteers are bringing these shrines and this valley back to prominence as an international center for compassion, education and cultural understanding. For more information about the Center: www.lawaicenter.org.
This special event is made possible with the generous support of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Kaua’i Classic Cars 19th Annual Dad’s Day Car Show!
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihue, United States
Come admire the classic cars on display and talk story with their owners at Dad’s Day Celebration.
To enter your vehicle, contact Harvey Maeda (808)651-2813.

152nd King Kamehameha Day Celebration-King’s Parade & Ho’olaule’a
2024-06-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Lihue – Rice Street, 3060 Eiwa St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Plan on attending one of the most colorful and special parades on June 15th in honor of Hawaii’s King Kamehameha, from 9 to 2pm in Lihue. Pa‘u units including the queen and her entourage of princesses are wahine (women) wearing long, colorful skirts called pa‘u. The wahine characteristically ride astride rather than sidesaddle, which stems from the early 19th century when horses were introduced to Hawaii and ali‘i (royalty) women dressed up to ride for formal occasions. The riders participated in performances and displays, the outfits became more elaborate. Other mounted units and displays are included in the parade
The long, colorful skirts are usually of the color of the Hawaiian Islands the rider represents. Red, or ʻulaʻula, is the color of the Island of Hawaiʻi, nicknamed the Big Island. The ʻŌhiʻa Lehua is their flower. Pink, or ʻākala, is Maui’s color. Nicknamed the Valley Isle, their flower is the Lokelani Rose. Gray, or ʻāhinahina, is associated with Kahoʻolawe nicknamed the Target Isle. Hinahina is their designated plant. Orange, or ʻalani, is for Lānaʻi nicknamed the Pineapple Isle. Their lei material is the Kaunaʻoa vine. Green, or ʻōmaomao, is the color of Molokaʻi whose nickname is the Friendly Isle. Their flower is that of the Kukui tree. Yellow, or melemele, represents the island of Oʻahu nicknamed the Gathering Place. The ʻIlima is their flower. The color purple, or poni, is for Kauaʻi nicknamed the Garden Isle. Their lei material is the Mokihana berry. And white, or keʻokeʻo, is the color for the Forbidden Isle, or Niʻihau. Uniquely, their lei material is the Niʻihau shell.
This year is the 16th anniversary of the Kings Parade. Pau riders wear special flowers and leis, along with special dresses flowing off the back of the horse. Horses also are decorated with stunning lei configurations and flowers intertwined into manes and tails. This parade is a sight to behold and shouldn’t be missed.
Route road closure starts at 8:30 a.m. The Parade starts from Vidinha Stadium at 9 a.m. and ends at the Historic Kauai County Building. Bring your own lawn chair, umbrella and aloha!

Kaua’i Humane Society Hosts Critter Camp for Summer Break!
2024-06-10 10:00 - 2024-06-28 16:00 | Kauai Humane Society, Puhi, HI, United States
Kick off your child’s summer right at Critter Camp! They’ll enjoy a week packed with games, crafts, safe animal playtime, and learning about the shelter and how to be a good pet owner. Plus, they’ll earn a Humane Care for Cats/Dogs certificate!
For kids Kindergarten – 3rd grade:
Monday, June 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th, 2024 (No camp on June 11th, Tuesday for King Kamehameha Day)
For kids 2nd – 5th grade:
Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st, 2024
For kids 4th – 8th grade:
Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th, 2024
All camp days start at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. $250 for 5-day camp and $200 for 4-day camp which includes:

A variety of games,
arts and crafts,
safe animal play time,
and humane education.

Keiki will get to learn:

how the shelter works,
what it’s like to work in the shelter,
and what it means to be a good pet owner.

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 for K-2nd camp ( 4 days), $250 for 2nd-5th & 4th-8th camp (5 days)
Maximum Capacity: 20 kids per camp
Location: Kaua’i Humane Society
Contact Information: For inquiries, email khsoutreach@kauaihumane.org.
Limited Slots Available!

Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani Hula Hoʻike 2024
2024-06-09 15:30 - 21:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, 96766
Kamanawa Foundation presents Na Hula Kaohikukapulaniʻs Annual Hula Hoʻike 2024. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, the dancers and musicians of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani will offer a variety of dance and musical presentations ranging from kahiko (traditional style) to auana (contemporary styling) and the dances of Polynesia. Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, Kūpaoa, will be this yearʻs special guests.
There will be a craft fair, bake sale and foods sale starting at 3 p.m., door prizes, and a Las Vegas Trip for 2 Giveaway! Tickets can be purchased in advance from our current students for $30 or will be available at the door for $35. Please contact Devi for more information at (808) 482-0671

Decorating Cookies Class – Flooding Techniques
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Cooking Kauai, Lawai, HI, 96765, United States
Malina Lee of Sweet Grace Bakery is returning to her Kauai home to teach this hands-on class, sharing her Flooding and Transfer-making skills. the techniques taught may be used for a wide variety of cookie decorating themes.
What will be taught
– Cookie tips
– Royal Icing creation and consistencies
– Transfer making
– Outlining and Flooding techniques
Everyone will have the opportunity to pipe meringue and assemble macarons to take home.
Age Requirement: 13 years or older (Youth ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Location: The Provisions Kitchen in Lawai.

4th Annual Kauai Poke Fest
2024-06-08 14:00 - 19:00 | Koloa Landing Resort, 2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, 96756, United States
Kauai Poke Fest is returning to Koloa Landing for the 4th year! Here is everything you need to know.
The annual Kauai Poke Fest will be held at Koloa Landing Resort on Saturday, June 8, 2024 with celebrity chef and the godfather of poke, Sam Choy. The festival begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. VIP ticket holders will have early access to the poke tasting hall. The festival includes live entertainment, 20 professional & amateur chefs creating unique and delicious poke dishes for everyone to try, and over 600 pounds of fresh ahi poke. Proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to the Maui Strong Fund providing resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
TIMELINE
2:00PM – Kauai-Made Farmer’s Marketplace opens
3:00PM – opening ceremony, live music, and early access to the poke tasting hall (VIP only)
4:00PM – poke tasting hall open to all general admission ticket holders
6:00PM – voting ends, vote counting begins, & poke demonstration by Sam Choy
6:45 PM – winners are announced
7:00PM – closing ceremony
Purchase tickets for the 2024 Poke Fest HERE.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets include attendance to the Poke Fest, all the poke you can eat, a poke demonstration by Sam Choy, live entertainment, and two drink tickets.
Early Bird tickets are almost sold out. VIP & General Admission tickets are available. VIP tickets to the 2024 Poke Fest will get you into the tasting hall early with exclusive access to the celebrity judges, poke chefs, and an early tasting of the poke dishes.

French Macaron Class
2024-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Cooking Kauai, Lawai, HI, 96765, United States
Malina Lee of Sweet Grace Bakery is returning to her Kauai home to teach this hands-on class, diving into the romantic world of French Macarons.
What will be taught
– Perfecting and coloring Meringue
– Piping techniques and tricks
– Tempered Ganache
– Luxurious Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Everyone will have the opportunity to pipe meringue and assemble macarons to take home.
Age Requirement: 13 years or older (Youth ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Location: The Kukuiula Culinary Market and the Cooking Kauai, Provisions Kitchen in Lawai.
All the needed ingredients, recipes, and tools will be provided so guests may practice the techniques during class. There will be an opportunity for guests to purchase recommended tools before class. They will be ready to take and practice at home.
Malina Lee was born and raised on Kauai’s North Shore. Her family still owns and operates a robust tropical flower farm there! In 2017, she moved to Texas as an elementary school teacher. After four years, she left teaching to pursue her passion, baking, as her full-time career. Malina officially opened Sweet Grace in 2020 specializing in weddings, parties, and corporate events. She missed teaching so much that she began offering baking classes at her local cake store. Malina currently divides her time between Kaua’i and Texas. When on the island, Malina creates personalized wedding cakes for friends and family, delivering them across the island. Teaching baking and cake classes merges her two passions, inspiring and sharing her talents with others. Find Sweet Grace Bakery at sweetgracesa.com. Follow her on Instagram & Facebook: @sweetgrace.sa. available for purchase by appointment and to those attending class.

Kauai Comic Con
2024-06-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort, Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, United States
The excitement is building as the highly anticipated Kauai Comic Con gears up to take place at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Bringing together comics, movies, TV, anime, toys, art, music, tabletop, and video games, this event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
Special guests include actor Ban Daisuke (Kikaida), Sifu Mimi Chan (Disney’s Mulan), celebrated artist Matt Frank (Godzilla/Ultraman/Transformers), Ming Chen (Comic Book Men), artist Derick Fabian (7 Sketches), cartoonist Jon Murakami (Local Kine Greeting Cards), writer Moana McAdams (Disney’s Lilo and Stitch Comic Book), among others.
Additionally, attendees will be treated to special performances by Console, a captivating Video Game Music Band, and Kimberly Hope, a professional violinist extraordinaire.
Highlighting the convention’s offerings is the exclusive signing event featuring 50th Anniversary Ban Daisuke merchandise imported from Japan, a rare opportunity for Kikaida fans to commemorate this iconic milestone.
Enthusiasts are also encouraged to showcase their creativity at Night Darling’s cosplay contest and partake in various other engaging activities throughout the day.
In addition to the guest lineup and activities, the Kauai Comic Con will feature a diverse array of vendors offering a wide range of merchandise and collectibles. From rare comics and action figures to unique artwork and handmade crafts, attendees will have the opportunity to explore and purchase items from a variety of vendors.
Moreover, as this marks our third event, it promises to be an exciting experience for both seasoned attendees and first-timers alike, providing a unique chance to dive into pop culture and hang out with fellow fans.
Attendees can also enjoy playing retro video games like Pac-Man, Star Wars, Dragon’s Lair, and Street Fighter, adding to the excitement of the event.
While it’s delightful to see attendees in costumes, it’s important to emphasize that dressing up is entirely optional.
Attendees do not need to dress up in cosplay to attend; all are welcome to join in the festivities.
The Kauai Comic Con will run from 11 AM to 6 PM, promising a day full of fun family entertainment.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $25 for adults, with children aged 12 and under can enjoy complimentary admission when accompanied by a paying adult.
For those seeking discounted tickets, online purchases are available for $17.00 until May 25th.
For further details and ticket purchases, please visit www.KauaiComicConvention.com.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun celebration of pop culture!

3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Vidinha Stadium, Hoolako Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The Kaua‘i Police Department will host the third annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and will be held at the Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e.
Touch-A-Truck is a community wide event where both kids and kids at heart can see, touch and learn about vehicles of all types. Discover and explore a variety of vehicles including a fire engine, a sanitation truck, a dump truck, a police car and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and get to meet the people who operate them.
General parking will be provided on the northern side of the Vidinha Stadium parking lot, while the southern end will be blocked off for the vehicles on display.
Come be a part of the fun and get to know the individuals who are dedicated to supporting the community. Don’t forget to pack water, snacks and sunscreen for a fun-filled morning.

World Oceans Day Celebration in Hanapepe
2024-06-07 16:30 - 20:00 | Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Iona Rd,, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Storybook Children’s Theatre presents a World Oceans Day Celebration Friday evening, June 7th at Storybook and the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. Come & meet Serendipity & NaPali, Storybook’s new Momma and Baby Killer Whales. They’re large, inflatable marine creatures created by Evelyn Roth of Festival Arts, Adelaide, Australia along with her bird costumes. Kids & adults are encouraged to join the “Costume Creature Parade”. Historic Hanapepe Art Night will be happening too, so lots of fun for all!

Kaua‘i Songwriters Music Festival 2024
2024-06-07 10:00 - 2024-06-08 21:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy,, Kapaa, 96746
The Kauai Songwriters Music Festival is a celebration of the art of songwriting. This year’s festival includes workshops for songwriters on Friday and Saturday followed by an evening concert on Saturday open to the public. Tickets to the concert are $35 in advance. The workshops are $80 and include a concert ticket. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ec6566a0-e92f-425d-8a10-528316334d56
Funded with support of the Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Plan and the County of Kauai and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Performers and Presenters Include:
Jason Blume is the author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, This Business of Songwriting, and Inside Songwriting (Billboard Books). His songs have been recorded by Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, the Oak Ridge Boys and many others, selling more than 50,000,000 copies. His song, “Come Back” was the debut single for Na Hoku Hanohano award winning band “Crossing Rain.”
Jason’s songs have been included in films and TV shows including “Scrubs,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Assassination Games,” Disney’s “Kim Possible” “Dangerous Minds,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” “The Guiding Light,” “The Miss America Pageant,” and many more. He studied film and television composing at U.C.L.A., and contributed songs and background score for Emmy-winning and Emmy nominated TV shows. A guest lecturer at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney) and at the Berklee School of Music, he teaches the BMI Songwriter Workshops and has taught master classes in more than ten countries. He has published more than 125 articles in BMI’s magazines, and has been interviewed as a songwriting expert for CNN, NPR, the BBC, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times.
Emily Elbert builds her home in between worlds. In music, she connects disparate concepts: traversing wide-ranging styles, expressing both the contemplative and celebratory, and fusing the Earthly with the ethereal. She’s honed her artistry on the road, playing over a thousand independent solo shows from Peru to Palestine – but she has also become a sought-after collaborator, playing in the bands of luminary artists including Leon Bridges, Jacob Collier, Esperanza Spalding, Sara Bareilles, Lorde, and Jenny Lewis. All of these experiences feed into her music today. Anchored by what L.A. Weekly calls a “funky, engrossing groove,” the publication notes, “Elbert would be considered remarkable just for her guitar playing, which segues from hard-edged funk and blues to more gently subtle jazz intricacy. But she’s an equally adept vocalist, weaving her soulful phrasing nimbly within the rhythms of her guitar chords.”
Emily recently released her sixth independent album, Woven Together, a rhythmic, flowing ode to the intersections of sensuality, healing and progress. Upon its release, PopMatters remarked, “though it would be safe to call her a spiritual successor to Joni Mitchell, Elbert is truly a chameleonic composer…this is Emily Elbert, a name to bookmark.”
Songwriter Ken Emerson and special guests will be featured. Ken Emerson is one of the world’s most highly regarded traditional Hawaiian slack key & steel guitarists living today. He is a monster player of both, and he switches easily between them during his performances, laying his guitar on his lap and picking up a steel bar for an instrumental interlude. Emerson is famous for his one-of-a-kind slack/steel style playing of vintage acoustic steel-bodied National Resonator guitars. Emerson won the prestigious Kahili Award for perpetuating Hawaiian culture and was a featured artist and composer on the first-ever National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Grammy Award-winning Best Hawaiian Album. Emerson’s playing was also featured on Donald Fagen’s (Steely Dan) Grammy Award-winning Morph the Cat. He has many additional touring/recording credits including Jackson Brown, Boz Scaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Taj Mahal, Todd Rundgren, Ramblin” Jack Elliott, and Elvin Bishop.
Rock Hendricks is a world-renowned saxophonist, producer, and recording engineer. Throughout his career, Rock performed and recorded with many legendary performers such as Michael Jackson, John Lee Hooker, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, The Funkadelics, Michael Buble, Marvin Gaye Jr., Marvin Gaye Jr. III, The Temptations, Bobby Womack, Coke Escovedo, Walter Becker and Don Fagan, Steve Arrington, The Family Stone, Bonnie Raitt, Leon Russel, Dave Mason, Sammy Hagar, Motown Records, Gabriel Hasselbach, Jeff Lorber, and Paul Hardcastle.
Rock wrote and produced music for the Electronic Arts game “The Sims” with over 150 million games sold.
Rock has recorded over 30 songs with Paul Hardcastle and has had nine Billboard #1 smooth jazz hits. Rock is playing sax with Paul on yet another upcoming album to be released at the end of 2023.
Allan Thomas is a longtime singer songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, performer, record producer and engineer. He has released seven albums of original material and is currently working on his 8th release. Mr Thomas receives airplay from his various releases worldwide.
Allan has been writing songs since a late teen in 1967. He released his first album of original material for Sire Records in 1971. AT was a staff-songwriter for ABC Music in Los Angeles in the late 1980’s.
Mr Thomas has recorded and performed with Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Graham Nash, David Crosby and Donald Fagen among others. He has opened shows for Weather Report, Taj Mahal and Richie Havens among others.
Some of Allan’s current recording band members include: Keith Carlock drums (Steely Dan), Jimmy Johnson bass (James Taylor), Russell Ferrante piano (Yellowjackets) Will Kennedy drums (Yellowjackets) Dean Parks guitar (Steely Dan) and Michael Landau guitar (Miles Davis).
Randy Tico is known to many for his bass work with a diverse range of artists such as the critically acclaimed jazz nonet Matrix, Jeff Bridges, Strunz & Farah, Airto & Flora Purim, Jose Feliciano, Kenny Loggins and John McEuen.
But to a whole other world he has established himself as an award winning composer/sound designer for theater with Critical Mass Performance Group, Denver Center of the Performing Arts, Portland Center Stage, Theater @ Boston Court and Ensemble Theater Company in his home town of Santa Barbara.
Eclectico brings these worlds together with a heartfelt journey through sonic landscapes sometimes uplifting, other times bittersweet but always rich with emotion and gorgeous instrumental performances. Drawing from award winning theater scores, soundtracks and new compositions Eclectico is Tico’s first release since Earth Dance on Higher Octave in 1990. .

32nd Annual Taste OF Hawaii
2024-06-02 11:30 - 15:30 | Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-5971 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
Taste of Hawaii , the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Presented by the Rotary Club of Kapa’a. All inclusive event features food from 25 chefs across the islands, 10+ beverage providers and 10 musical groups. Stroll and Savor through the beautiful tropical gardens at Smiths’ Tropical Paradise in Wailua. All you can eat and drink. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com or tasteofhawaii.net

Duo Diorama (Chicago) – Minghuan Xu, violin, Winston Choi, piano
2024-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Michael’s Church, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
For Immediate release
Subject: Duo Diorama on Kauai
Date: April 9, 2024
Contact: Robert Pollock, (808) 876-1854
Keokea…On Saturday, June 1st, 7PM, Ebb & Flow Arts will
present Duo Diorama – Minghuan Xu, violin, and Winston Choi, piano – in a concert featuring works by Béla Bartók, Alfred Schnittke, Dmitri Shostakovich, John Corigliano, Augusta Read Thomas, and Robert Pollock. The site of these concerts is the St. Michael All Angels Episcopal Church, 4364 Hardy Street in Lihue, Kauai. A pre-concert discussion will occur at 6PM.
Admission is free!
Just before the lockdown, Ebb & Flow Arts was to present Duo Diorama on Kauai. Unfortunately E&FA had to cancel the concert because of the pandemic.. Thanks to a grant from the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, E&FA will be able to pick up where we left up with this June 1st concert.
“We are thrilled to present Duo Diorama once again,” says Robert Pollock, Executive Director of E&FA. “They are some of the leading exponents of Modern Music,” he adds.
“Both players were terrific. Xu’s fiddling featured spotless finger and bow technique, a keen feel for dramatic flair, and a big, sturdy tone free of forcing. Choi was a more than equal partner at the keyboard. His sound was lively and lucid, his digital work was immaculate, and his shaping of material showed insightful articulation of phrase and voicing.”—New Music Connoisseur

“Choi is an intellectual when it comes to music,”said Conductor Victor Yampolsky. “It manifests itself in his handling of musical forms and composers’ styles and wishes. Xu is spontaneous, rhapsodic, and romantic. Together, it is a wonderful dynamic.”
This event is part of E&FA’s annual, multi day, multi site, international NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST FESTIVAL 2024. NSEW Fest 2024 is produced, in part, with support from Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Korean American Foundation Hawai’i, AHS Foundation, John R. Halligan Charitable Fund, Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, Edward T. Cone Foundation, Amphion Foundation, BMI Foundation, The Kosasa Foundation, Vendetti Productions LLC, and private contributions. Web site service provided by Maui Web Designs.
Ebb & Flow Arts, Inc. (E&FA) is a non profit presenter of modern music and multi media events. It is the only such presenter in Hawai’i, and was founded in 1999, by composer/pianist Robert Pollock. It aims to build bridges between the arts and connect artistic expressions and cultures. E&FA creates a global sound board and mirror for music and art in Hawai’i.
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Parents’ Night Off!
2024-06-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (Hanalei Community Center), 5-5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Hale Halawai’s Keiki Team presents: Parents’ Night Off!
Drop your K-6th grade keiki off for an evening of fun (and pizza!)
All donations will go towards the development of new keiki programs at Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei for the 2024-2025 school year.
Suggested donation: $30
Capacity will be capped, so enroll soon, HERE!

Garden Isle Jr Dragsters “1st Annual Jr Dragster Shoot Out”
2024-06-01 14:00 - 23:30 | Kauai Raceway Park Mana, Kekaha, HI, 96752, United States
Garden Isle Jr Dragsters and Garden Isle Racing Association along with their many sponsors present the “1st Annual Jr Dragster Shoot Out” happening on June 1, 2024 at the Kauai Raceway Park in Mana. Time trials start at 2pm and eliminations start at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased on http://www.thefoat.com. Visit http://www.dragracekauai.com for more information!

Kaua’i Made at Grove Farm Craft Fair
2024-06-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Grove Farm Park, Puhi, HI, United States
Come and check out the Grove Farm Craft Fair FEATURING our Kaua’i Made Craft Vendors!
Gifts, jewelry, clothing, local food vendors and fresh produce!

Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival
2024-06-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Historic County Building, Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Our 6th annual Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival is taking place on Saturday June 1, 2024 in Līhu’e. The parade will be on Rice St from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building Lawn from 9:00-10:00am, followed by a festival on the lawn from 10:00am-2:oopm. The festival will have food trucks, small business and craft vendors, community resources, and live entertainment in an all-ages and family-friendly environment.

Boroboro Boutique Pop-up Shop & Sew-a-Thon
2024-05-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua’i Society of Artists, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Lihue, 96766
The Garden Island Arts Council presents Boroboro Boutique Pop-Up & Sew-a-Thon. The shop is open 10-5:00PM. Come join us, there’s sewing all day, craft workshops, activity stations and demonstrations. All sales and donations raised go toward the creation of a mosaic mural “Ka Pae’Aina O Hawaii Nei.”

Memorial Day Ceremony
2024-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Lele Road, Eleele, HI, 96705, United States
Memorial Day Service
Kauai Veterans Cemetery
in Hanapepe, Kauai

Hanalei Farmers’ Market
2024-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (Hanalei Community Center), 5-5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Every Saturday: 9AM – 12PM
5-5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Indulge in delectable, locally sourced fruits and vegetables straight from the farms of Hanalei and Kaua’i’s North Shore. Treat yourself to freshly squeezed juices, locally harvested honey, oven-fresh baked goods, flavorful salsa, and other delectable treats. Additionally, discover and admire arts and crafts crafted by skilled local artists, showcasing the rich artistic talent of Kaua’i.
We look forward to seeing you at our Hanalei Farmers’ Market!

Thanks to the Hawai’i Farmers’ Market Coalition Mini-Grant Program from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), we are now able to accept SNAP/EBT benefits at our weekly Hanalei Farmers’ Market!
