‘All My Sons’ 7 p.m. today and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday KAPA Warehouse Theatre, Puhi Kaua‘i Community Players presents Arthur Miller’s drama “All My Sons,” directed by Dennis McGraw. Set in the backyard of an American neighborhood shortly after the
‘All My Sons’
7 p.m. today and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday
KAPA Warehouse Theatre, Puhi
Kaua‘i Community Players presents Arthur Miller’s drama “All My Sons,” directed by Dennis McGraw. Set in the backyard of an American neighborhood shortly after the second World War, two families ensnared by a shared betrayal are forced to face their demons. As contractors for the military, Joe Keller and neighbor, Steve Deever, make and deliver defective aircraft parts responsible for the death of 21 pilots. Deever goes to jail while Keller is exonerated of any wrong doing. When Deever’s daughter shows up for a visit to the Keller family what had been safely swept from public view unexpectedly comes to the fore. The cast includes Arnold Meister as Keller, Laurel Pettigrew McGraw as wife, Kate; Aaron Martin as son, Chris and Jennifer Downs as Deever’s daughter, Ann.
Supporting actors include Ross Martineau as Frank Lubey; Laura Coccimiglio as Lydia Lubey; Steve Whitney as Dr. Jim Bayliss; Faith Harding as Sue Bayliss; Jeff Demma as George Deever; Julian Coccimiglio as Bert. Shows are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sunday and will run through Sept. 13. Tickets are $20, adults; $15, students, seniors and KCP members.
Puhi Theatre is located behind the Harley Davidson store across the street from Kaua‘i Community College. Limited seating, call 245-7700 for reservations.
Call for artists, Art Kaua‘i 2009
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12
Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall (Unit B-6)
Opening day is 5-8 p.m., Sept. 19, with a walk and talk by the juror followed by the awards presentation. The show is open to all adult Kaua‘i artists and membership is not necessary.
Hawai‘i State Foundation for Culture and the Arts comes to purchase local art prior to the opening. This year they will be viewing work on Sept. 18.
This year’s juror is Theresa Papanikolas, curator of European and American Art at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Prior to joining the Academy, she served as Wallis Annenberg Curatorial Fellow at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she organized the exhibition Doctrinal Nourishment: Art and Anarchism in the Time of James Ensor. A specialist in French Dada and Surrealism, Theresa is author of “Anarchism and the Advent of Paris Dada: Art and Politics, 1914-1924”, forthcoming from Ashgate Publishing in 2010.
Papanikolas will give a lecture at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 that is open to the public. She will cover criteria and format for entering “Artists of Hawai‘i Exhibition” held at Honolulu Academy of Arts and some of her upcoming projects and exhibitions at HAA.
Up to three works may be accepted from each artist with no size limits. However, the piece must be able to fit through the door. Two dimensional and three dimensional work will be accepted.
All artwork to be hung must be properly framed or gallery wrapped and ready to be hung. KSA reserves the right to refuse any work that it deems to be in an unacceptable condition.
This year due to the economic situation, we have reduced the entry fees to $8 per member and $12 for non-members. The entry fee is for all work entered and works not accepted will not be entitled to a refund. Works that are not accepted will have to be picked up either at the opening or during the open times for the gallery.
For further information contact Liedeke Bulder at 332-9831.
88 Shrines
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Lawai International Center
Walk on the path of the 88 Shrines and enjoy a brief video and talk story session about the mystical and hidden cultural treasure in Lawai Valley presented by Lynn Muramoto. The center is open to the public on the second and last Sunday of every month or by appointments only.
The Lawai International Center is a non-profit community project. Donations are appreciated with gratitude. For information call, 639-4300, or visit lawaicenter.org.
Seeking vendors
Sunday
Paws for a Cause
Calling all dog lovers. Show off your favorite pooch as Zonta Club of Hanalei announces their first “Paws For a Cause” to be held at Princeville Community Center Park near the Princeville Public Library. There will be a best dressed pet parade followed by a look-a-like contest where owners and their pets can show off their finest matching outfits. This fundraising event will benefit the YWCA of Kaua‘i/Zonta Club of Hanalei Foundation sponsored Girlz Zone, a program designed to develop self-confidence and emotional strength in girls. Interested vendors/crafters are requested to donate a gift item as well as a fee of $20 per table. Call Rosalie Gordon, 652-8781.
Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center
Two free documentaries
Noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 20
Manaoha is showing “Taking Waikiki” by Kaua‘i residents Ed Coll and Carol Bain, about how a once productive agricultural and aquaculture community was filled in to create Waikiki. The other documentary is “Then there were none,” by Native Hawaiian scholar Dr. Elizabeth Kapu‘uwailani Lindsey. It details the effect of western colonialism on the decline of the Native population. There will also be a short presentation by kanaka activist Jimbo Alalem. Questions and answers to follow based on the movies and presentation. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 634-0469 or contact ben@manaoha.org.
Under the Palms at Maka‘iwa
6 p.m. Sept. 22
Join us as we celebrate our unique Hawaiian culture through hula, music, arts and crafts. The employees of The Aston Beach Resort at Maka‘iwa pull out all the stops to make your evening an unforgettable cultural experience with entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Parking is available. Cover charge $12, and $6 of which is donated to Malie Scholarship fund. Contact Nathan Kalama at 822-2166 or visit www.maliefoundation.org.
