BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kauaʻi Connect - ECPv6.15.20//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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T024516 CREATED:20240521T204401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T230546Z UID:10000117-1717232400-1717250400@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/kauai-pride-parade-festival/ LOCATION:Historic County Building\, Rice Street\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-Kauai-Pride-Parade-flyer-5.17.24-zrvcaz.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaua’%3Bi Pride Parade":MAILTO:matthew@ywcakauai.org GEO:21.9751055;-159.3672007 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic County Building Rice Street Lihue HI 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rice Street:geo:-159.3672007,21.9751055 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240608T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T024516 CREATED:20240521T204402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T230509Z UID:10000119-1717754400-1717882200@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Kaua‘i Songwriters Music Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION: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 \nFunded 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. \nPerformers and Presenters Include: \nJason 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.” \nJason’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. \nEmily 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.” \nEmily 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.” \nSongwriter 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. \nRock 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. \nRock wrote and produced music for the Electronic Arts game “The Sims” with over 150 million games sold. \nRock 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. \nAllan 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. \nAllan 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. \nMr 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. \nSome 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). \nRandy 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. \nBut 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. \nEclectico 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. . URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/kauai-songwriters-music-festival-2024/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay\, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\,\, Kapaa\, 96746 CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/KSMF-2024-8.5x11-1-wz4qYs.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Kauai%2C DBA Kauai Songwriters":MAILTO:terry@artskauai.org GEO:22.0427204;-159.3361068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa 96746;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\,:geo:-159.3361068,22.0427204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T024516 CREATED:20240523T210519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230703Z UID:10000169-1717844400-1717869600@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Kauai Comic Con DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial 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. \nAdditionally\, attendees will be treated to special performances by Console\, a captivating Video Game Music Band\, and Kimberly Hope\, a professional violinist extraordinaire. \nHighlighting 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. \nEnthusiasts are also encouraged to showcase their creativity at Night Darling’s cosplay contest and partake in various other engaging activities throughout the day. \nIn 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. \nMoreover\, 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. \nAttendees 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. \nWhile it’s delightful to see attendees in costumes\, it’s important to emphasize that dressing up is entirely optional. \nAttendees do not need to dress up in cosplay to attend; all are welcome to join in the festivities. \nThe Kauai Comic Con will run from 11 AM to 6 PM\, promising a day full of fun family entertainment. \nTickets 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. \nFor those seeking discounted tickets\, online purchases are available for $17.00 until May 25th. \nFor further details and ticket purchases\, please visit www.KauaiComicConvention.com. \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this fun celebration of pop culture! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/kauai-comic-con/ LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort\, Rice Street\, Lihue\, Hawaii\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/KCC3poster-6AUCqN.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="aaron yamasato":MAILTO:ayamasato@gmail.com GEO:21.9620979;-159.3499131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Rice Street Lihue Hawaii 96766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rice Street:geo:-159.3499131,21.9620979 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240609T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T024516 CREATED:20240528T213328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T231943Z UID:10000262-1717947000-1717966800@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani Hula Hoʻike 2024 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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 URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/na-hula-o-kaohikukapulani-hula-ho%ca%bbike-2024/ LOCATION:Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall\, 4191 Hardy Street\, Lihue\, 96766 CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/497A2E60-C4AC-48C5-A8EB-A984F2B34DD6-m2VnD9.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kamanawa Foundation":MAILTO:kumukapu@gmail.com GEO:21.9733597;-159.3638919 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 4191 Hardy Street Lihue 96766;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4191 Hardy Street:geo:-159.3638919,21.9733597 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240615T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T024516 CREATED:20240607T230512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T163608Z UID:10000286-1718474400-1718479800@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:VIRTUOSO JAZZ – Inspirations Ensemble from Canada DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n  URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/virtuoso-jazz-inspirations-ensemble-from-canada/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Church – Kapaa\, Kuhio Highway\, Kapaʻa\, HI\, 96746\, United States CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/depliant-INSPIRATION-EN-2024-int-scaled-RGPOGR.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="All Saints’%3B Episcopal Church%2C Kapaa":MAILTO:barthwise@gmail.com GEO:22.0787638;-159.315085 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=All Saints’ Church – Kapaa Kuhio Highway Kapaʻa HI 96746 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kuhio Highway:geo:-159.315085,22.0787638 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR