Hawaiian lecture series 6 to 8 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kilauea Parish Hall Today’s lecture, “Ha ‘Ena‘ena I Ka La: Portals of Knowledge to the Hawaiian Universe” is free of charge. Saturday the workshop “Ka ‘Aha Kapu:
Hawaiian
lecture series
6 to 8 p.m. today;
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kilauea Parish Hall
Today’s lecture, “Ha ‘Ena‘ena I Ka La: Portals of Knowledge to the Hawaiian Universe” is free of charge. Saturday the workshop “Ka ‘Aha Kapu: Interlacing Connections of the ‘sha cord” has a fee of $45. Presenters are Kehaulani Kekua, Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai, ‘Aikane Alapa‘i, Alaka‘i and Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai.
Ancestral stories, chants and traditions of harnessing mana or spiritual power and energy from the sun and heavens will be shared as a prelude to this year’s summer solstice. The ancient philosophy of “aha” and the principal practices of malama or responsible stewardship of Hawai‘i’s life-giving elements and sustainable resources will used to navigate this twp-part program. How the ancients utilized the sacred connections and nuances of ‘aha to restore health, life and balance with seasonal solstice and equinox alignments of the sun will also be shared. The workshop, “Ka ‘Aha Kapu.” will provide hands-on instruction of traditional interlacing methods of working with two to eight strands of kaula (cordage) to create ‘aha for practical, cultural and spiritual use. Workshop includes all activities, instruction, handouts and materials. Participants will also be taught selected chants appropriate for solstice observances. Registration is required for the workshop.
To register call, 346-7574 or visit kaieie.org.
‘Sugar! Oh, Sugar!’
Today, Saturday, Sunday
KAPA Theatre, Puhi
This is the last chance to see Kaua‘i Community Players presenting “Sugar! Oh, Sugar!” This is the show’s final weekend. Shows are at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at KAPA Theatre Warehouse in Puhi.
Set during the height of plantation days on Kaua‘i, playwright Wil Welsh created a musical melodrama sporting a villain (or two), a hero and a sweet innocent as primary characters. Gregg Nickerson plays the dastardly Dudley Fartsworth and Jacyn Fain, the sweet Lilly White Heart. Other primary characters include Jeff Marshall (Smokey), Morgan Liddell (The Pastor), Delia Valentin (Granny), Dottie Bekeart (Madame Rosey Lips) and love interest/hero, Ralph Guest (Doug Deeper). Musical direction is by Sam Alfiler.
KAPA Theatre Warehouse seats 40 so space is limited and reservations required. Call 245-7700.
Tickets are $20, adults; $15, seniors, KCP members and students. The theatre is located in Puhi across the street from Kaua‘i Community College and 100 yards behind the Harley Davidson Store. The show closes Sunday.
Auditions for
‘Kaua‘i Shorts’
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday
Hukilau Lanai, Wailua
WIT (Women in Theatre) invites actors to audition for the “Ten Minute Play Festival” to be performed at Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center August 7, 8 and 9. Get 10 minutes of fame — this is a place where experienced talent and new faces converge. Students, new actors and those experienced folks who are “too busy” for a full length dramatic commitment or want to “break out of the mold” and try something new are all encouraged to try out for the 30-plus parts available. There is a wide range of characters to play for all ages 13 and up and actors may be cast in multiple roles.
This festival premiered in 2007. This year there are 14 new original plays written in Hawai‘i ranging from Shakespeare send-ups to local style comedic and dramatic moments, folktales and more including both well known and new playwrights. Plays are performed over three days, with a “Hana Hou” performance on Sunday with audience choice favorites selected by the audience.
Auditions will be held at the Hukilau Lanai in Kapa‘a private dining room.
Arrive promptly by 2 p.m. Directors of the different plays will be present for you to meet. For audition information and interested directors call Romey Curtis, 826-9755 or e-mail romeycurtis@aol.com. To volunteer in some other capacity call Melissa McFerrin, 652-3217 or e-mail mmcferri@yahoo.com.
Sierra Club outing
Sunday
Honopu trail at Koke‘e is not a maintained trail. It is challenging due to steep elevation drop but offers incredible views of the Honopu Valley and Napali coast. This hike is rated a strenuous five miles round-trip. Call Jane Schmitt, 826-6105.
Grafting Fruit Trees Made Easy
10 a.m. to noon June 21
Waipa, 5-5785 A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei
Presented by Ka Hale ‘Ohai Farms. All Proceeds will go to Waipa Foundation. Attendance fee, $20. Reservations requested by calling, 826-9969. New grafting supplies available for purchase following seminar.
Call for portraits
Before July 15
In 2009 HI Art Magazine and Idspace will hold a photography competition portraying Hawai‘i’s faces. Entries will be selected by Jay Jensen, curator for The Contemporary Museum, to be compiled into a book, “Faces of Hawai‘i Volume II,” available world-wide. Along with the entries selected for the book, an expanded selection of works will be exhibited at the Wailoa Center in Hilo during the month of November. Open to Hawai‘i residents of any age. Visit hiartmagazine.com for details.
Kaua‘i Historical
Society
6 p.m. Lydgate Park Thursday
Lydgate Park Main Pavilion
The developing of the Kaua‘i Coastal Path is not just another pretty trail. This scenic East Side course travels past sacred Hawaiian grounds, along the trace of plantation trains and to other places of bygone island history. Guest speaker is Thomas Noyes. Potluck reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by a Power Point presentation. For more information call, 245-3373.
