‘Full Choke’ documentary 6 p.m. today, tomorrow and Sunday Waimea Theatre Ho‘omana Video Productions movie documentary “Full Choke” claims local subject matter, two Kaua‘i filmmakers and music written, performed and produced by a Kaua‘i songwriter. The mixed martial arts match
‘Full Choke’
documentary
6 p.m. today, tomorrow
and Sunday
Waimea Theatre
Ho‘omana Video Productions movie documentary “Full Choke” claims local subject matter, two Kaua‘i filmmakers and music written, performed and produced by a Kaua‘i songwriter. The mixed martial arts match filmed for “Full Choke” in March 2008 was the seventh of its kind produced by Ainofea Productions, LLC, which hosts an annual cage match event every spring. The film provides an overview of the 20 by 20 foot platform-ring construction in Hanapepe and footage of each fight dubbed with the voice of the fighter explaining the match blow for blow. “Full Choke” is 52-minutes. Ticket costs: Adults, $7; 12 and under, $5; 5 and under, free.
‘Eat Dessert First’
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today
ResortQuest Makaiwa
Zonta Club of Kaua‘i hosts its 16th annual signature fundraiser at a new location on the ocean at ResortQuest Makaiwa, just north of the Coconut Marketplace in Kapa‘a. This all-you-can-eat dessert buffet will be provided by Kaua‘i chefs from hotels, restaurants and bakeries around the island. Sugar-free items, fruit and cheese will also be available. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door, ($10 tax deductible). Children 4 and under are free. Call 346-1058 or visit the following ticket outlets: Pictures Plus at Kukui Grove; Scotty’s Music in Kalaheo; Deja Vu and Vicky’s Fabrics in Kapa‘a; Hairmates and Hilo Hattie in Lihu‘e; Savage Pearls in Hanalei; Island Hardware in Princeville; Kaua‘i Chocolate Company in Eleele; and the Hanapepe Cafe and ResortQuest Makaiwa.
Latif Bolat concert
7 p.m. tomorrow
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Kaua‘i’s “The Power of Music” concert series presents Latif Bolat and the Healing Sounds of the Wandering Dervishes from Turkey. Tickets will be available at the door for $15. Traveling from the Turkish city of Mersin on the northeastern shores of the Mediterranean, Sufi musician, singer and composer, Bolat, will present music, poetry, Sufi mystic stories and images of the wandering dervishes from the ancient land of Turkey. The ecstatic devotional Sufi songs and folk ballads played are the music and poetry of the Anatolian mystics, kept alive since the 1200s by a dedicated cult of devotees. Throughout the program, Bolat will share devotional poetry from 13th Century Sufi poets Yunus Emre and Jalal-ud-Din Rumi and show images of Turkish people and sacred places from Anatolia. For more information visit steelgrass.org or call, 821-1857. Bolat’s Web site is latifbolat.com
Outrigger canoe
paddling
10 a.m. to noon tomorrow
Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor
Learn the art of Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, get on the water, and get into great shape. Pu‘uwai (South) is starting up the 2009 season. All men, women, novice and experienced paddlers welcome. Regular practice is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information call Keone or Dana Miyake at 335-6053 or e-mail keonemiyake@hotmail.com
Sierra Club Outings
Tomorrow; Sunday
Koke‘e State Park; Sleeping Giant
A strenuous 6-mile loop tomorrow. Hike the Canyon to Black Pipe Loop at Koke‘e State Park. Wonder-filled forest and ridge view hike crossing Koke‘e Stream to spectacular views of Waimea Canyon and Waipo‘o Falls. Lunch at Kumuwela Lookout. For more information call Neil Brosnahan, 346-8460.
On Sunday hike Nonou (Sleeping Giant). Hiking up one trail and down another allows hikers see it all. Incredible sweeping views and magnificent vegetation. This is a 6-mile moderately strenuous trip. For more information call Allan Rachap, 742-1001.
KCC book sale
7 a.m. to noon Sunday
Performing Arts Center
Kaua‘i Community College library is having its 13th annual used book sale. The event is being held in conjunction with the American Culinary Federation’s annual brunch fundraiser at the college.
There will be an assortment of books to choose from ranging from textbooks to children’s book and everything in between. There will be a variety of magazines, videos, DVDs and CDs available. All proceeds will be used to purchase items for the KCC Library. For more information call Bob Kajiwara, 245-8236.
E Kanikapila Kakou
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
Island School main hall
E Kanikapila Kakou is an informal backyard Hawaiian music jam session promoting aloha through song among Kaua‘i residents by showcasing Hawai‘i’s diverse and talented composers, musicians and kumu hula sharing songs and chants. This week Na Hoku Hanohano male entertainer of the year, Nathan Aweau, will be joined by composer/ musician Walt Keale. This Garden Island Arts Council sponsored event happens every Monday through April.
Oli, the Art of
Hawaiian Chant
Two eight-week courses
Wailua Uka
For the first time in two years, Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua is offering the training on oli. Two eight-week courses will be held from Tuesday to April 7 in Wailua Uka.
Papa Oli I is open to all interested students. No experience required for this introductory course in oli. It is a prerequisite to any subsequent courses of higher levels of chant training.
Papa Oli II is available to students who have successfully completed the introductory course. This course will provide an expanded repertoire of chants; including selected mele from mo‘olelo (traditional stories) and Kaua‘i place name chants.
Kumu Kehaulani is also hosting an open enrollment period through February for new and returning students to Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai. Established in 1945 on Kaua‘i by Kumu Hula, Helen Kaipuwai Kekua Waiau, the halau offers formal instruction in hula kahiko, hula ‘auana, oli, ha‘i mo‘olelo and na hana no‘eau. Study of traditional Hawaiian protocol and cultural perspectives are incorporated into every student’s hula learning experiences. Space is limited for both chant courses. To reserve a space, register on-line at kaieie.org or call 346-7574.
KSA Members Show
Call for artist
Feb. 21
Kaua‘i Society of Artists is accepting entries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at Kukui Grove. All KSA artists, including new and renewing members, will be eligible to enter one piece in any media with no size limit. This is not a juried show. All work that meets entry criteria will be displayed. For full entry criteria visit kauaisocietyofartists.org
The Members Show exhibit opens on Feb. 28 and runs through March 27. Although there will be no judge or juror for this show, KSA plans to hold a People’s Choice Award. Participating artists and gallery visitors will cast votes for their favorite artworks, with cash and other awards to be presented at a closing reception at the end of the show.
For more information call John at 821-8022.
