Shanghai Quartet tonight at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Shanghai Quartet originally formed in Shanghai 25 years ago. This versatile ensemble is known for their passionate musicality, impressive technique, and multicultural innovations. The Shanghai Quartet’s
Shanghai Quartet tonight at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.
Shanghai Quartet originally formed in Shanghai 25 years ago. This versatile ensemble is known for their passionate musicality, impressive technique, and multicultural innovations. The Shanghai Quartet’s elegant style of melding the delicacy of Eastern music with the emotional breadth of Western repertoire allows them to traverse the genres, from traditional Chinese folk music to cutting edge contemporary classical works.
The quartet is playing three selections from China Song, written and composed by one of the quartet members. The titles are: Yao Dance, Shepherd’s Song and Harvest Celebration.
Wrote Yi-Wen Jiang of China Song, “Some years ago I developed the idea of arranging a few sets of Chinese folk songs along with popular music by various Chinese composers. I grew up with many of these pieces, and played some as solo works for violin and piano during the difficult days of the Cultural Revolution. These works are short and diverse, some based upon traditional folk songs, and others composed recently. Although their musical style is not structured or sophisticated, the pieces seem to be accessible and enjoyable for a general audience. The themes speak to the individual listener because they are expressive, direct and easily absorbed and understood. I asked myself: “Why not arrange them for string quartet, which is the form I love the most? That way I can play beautiful Chinese music again and also bring it to a wider audience with my group, the Shanghai Quartet.”
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students.
6th Annual Kaua‘i Keiki Story Festival Saturday
Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe presents its 6th annual festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow.
This year’s theme is “Stories Come Alive” which Bridget Arume and “Auntie” Anna Peters will portray through a storybook. There will also be a “Great Wall of Reading” that elementary schools and preschools have participated in through their artwork. Children will draw a picture that represents a part of a story from their favorite book. Their artwork will be displayed on the “Great Wall of Reading.”
Early childhood committee designed an ocean story land in Storybook Theatre’s upstairs classroom.
Co-sponsored by the Read To Me International Foundation, Storybook Theatre, Kaua‘i Good Beginnings, Child and Family Services-Head Start, and Department of Educations-P.C.N.C District Facilitator. This is a free event to the public. Wal-Mart presented a $1,000 grant to RTM to assist with this event for Kaua‘i’s families.
Marty Dread reggae disc jockey and recording artist will be the headliner. There will be 36 vendors consisting of educational booths, playgroups, reading programs, health programs, Russell the Rooster and others. Princess Ka’iulani will also make an appearance.
Celebrity readers who have volunteered are state Sen. Gary Hooser, Kaua‘i County Council members Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho and Mel Rapozo, Stormy Bradley Cozad, Francesco Garripoli, Nancy Golden, Cindy Combs, Dr. Terry and Joanna Carolan, Oba and Racheal Davis, Michaella Mintchef, Ron Wiley and Ed Ka’ahea who will be the MC host.
Contact Janice Bond 246-0174, Mark Jeffers 335-0712 or Anna Peters 632-2114 for more information.
Makahiki Polynesia Choral at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall Sunday and Monday
Kaua‘i High Chorus, Kaua‘i High Singers and the Sixth Grade chorus from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School perform Sunday and Monday at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets are $7 and $8 at the door. Children 11 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
In conjunction with this event is the Makahiki dinner Kaua‘i High School Cafeteria Sunday at 5 p.m. The menu includes kalua cabbage, lomi salmon, steamed veggies, rice, haupia, and a beverage. Kaua‘i Chorale will provide entertainment from South Pacific. Dinner tickets are $10. Limited number of tickets available at Kmart and also from Kaua‘i High School chorus students.
Items to be available for silent auction at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Hall both nights of the concerts. The silent auction will be available prior to the concert program, during intermission, and following the concert program.
Slam Poet Kealoha is coming to Kaua‘i for a free concert this weekend
Kealoha will perform at the Historic Waimea Theatre tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The following day, he will conduct a Slam Poetry Workshop at Small Town Coffee in Kapa‘a
Kealoha is currently the eighth ranked slam poet in North America, determined through individual competition at the 2007 National Poetry Slam and has served as Hawai‘i’s slam master since 2003. He has shared the stage with Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Willie Nelson and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley.
Kealoha graduated from MIT with a degree in nuclear physics, served as a business consultant in San Francisco, and was a surf instructor prior to becoming a professional poet in 2002
His concert will be a journey filled with poetry, storytelling, and performance art. Born and raised in Honolulu, Kealoha’s performance style is influenced by various elements including hip-hop, hula, and theatre.
On Sunday come to Small Town Coffee in Kapa‘a ready to push your boundaries in both the writing and performing aspects of slam poetry. Kealoha will share techniques that he uses to produce quality work, giving you a hands-on learning experience designed to help you develop and explore your unique voice. He will also share advice on how to build your career as a self-sustaining artist, from both the business perspective and from an artistic perspective. The workshop is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 387-9664.
Two One Act Plays produced by Women In Theatre
The subject is Love and War, then and now. Monday and Tuesday Women in Theater continue their dinner theater series at the Hukilau Lanai Restaurant with a double bill: “Matilda’s Waltz,” written and directed by David Penhallow, featuring Roberta and Roger Cable, Sandi O’Shaughnessy, Jeff Kennedy and Tani Schmitz. The second one-act play is “Ace” written by Kaua‘i author Colleen Duncan. Tickets are $40. Call 822-0600 to order tickets or reserve a table.
Buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m. each night with the plays to follow.
