‘Cinderella’ 5 p.m. today; 7 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday Kaua‘i War Memorial The Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre production opens today with a fundraiser Enchanted Ball and runs weekends through November 29. The opening night ball begins at 5 p.m. with
‘Cinderella’
5 p.m. today; 7 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday
Kaua‘i War Memorial
The Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre production opens today with a fundraiser Enchanted Ball and runs weekends through November 29. The opening night ball begins at 5 p.m. with a 7:30 show and costs $50 by reservation only. Dinner and drinks will be served with a backstage tour and chance for a walk-on role. Entertainment is by the Starlighters and will include a waltz contest.
There will also be a $5 Kaua‘i Food Bank and Salvation Army benefit show at 4 p.m. Sunday. For this special price bring a non-perishable food item.
Tickets to “Cinderella” are $10 from cast members, $12 from local outlets, $15 at the door. Ticket outlets include: Kalaheo Coffee Company; Progressive Expressions, Koloa; Larry’s Music, Kapa‘a; Papaya’s Natural Foods, Kapa‘a and Hanalei; North Shore Pharmacy; Cake Nouveau, Kilauea and Borders Books and Music, Lihu‘e.
For reservations call, 246-8985. For more information visit hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.
Ice Sculpting Expo
4:30 p.m. today
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Artists from Japan and Hawai‘i crank up their chainsaws to the tune of special guest performances for Kaua‘i’s first snowfall as ice chips hit the ground at the International Holiday Ice Sculpting Expo. Five artists will turn 400-pound blocks of ice into art. Entertainment includes Ivo Monroe-Miller and Maui’s Leokane Pryor.
Ice will fly as visiting artists demonstrate their skills in this freestyle ice-carving exhibition. Award winning singer Ivo Monroe Miller will perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by Hawaiian falsetto singer, Leokane Pryor at 7 p.m. Pryor was part of President Obama’s inaugural celebration in Washington, D.C. The ice art will be on display throughout the evening. The event is free.
Benefit for Kilauea Pacific School
6 to 9 p.m. today
Kilauea
The Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, hosted by Kaua’i Pacific School, will showcase films from around the world. See Bulletin Board on B3 for details.
The festival kick-off benefit is today at Common Ground, located on the former Guava Kai plantation and includes a gourmet dinner featuring local, organic produce; Kaua‘i made products; a screening of “Life, Love and Laughter” by Donavon Frankenreiter; and a question and answer session with the LAICFF team. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling the school during school hours, 828-1144. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Book signing
3 to 5 p.m. today
Tutu’s Soup Hale
“Got Ghosts?” is the bizarre but true tales of the ghost buster gals and filled with true stories laced with humor to lighten the fear factor of the haunted. It even includes the proper procedures to get rid of those ghosts for good.
The authors, Laura Mistycah and Ronnie Foster, come from two diverse spiritual backgrounds, which makes this book appealing to a wider variety of readers. Working together for over eight years, they have effectively ghost busted from coast to coast as well as internationally.
Call for art, KSA Small Works show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Kaua‘i Society of Artists Small works ‘09 exhibition will be accepting entries at the KSA art space at Kukui Grove. Artists may submit up to five works and at least one work will be hung. There is a size limit on the entries, and a $5 per entry will be charged. Jaimey Hamilton from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Art Department will be the judge for the exhibition opening at 5 p.m. Nov. 21. She will do a walk and talk at the opening. Entry forms will be available at the Art Shop on Akahi St. in Lihu‘e and the KSA Kukui Grove Art Space. For more information call Anabell Spielman, 431-4817 or Sally French, 651-5822.
Kapa‘a Art Walk
5 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Old Kapa‘a Town
Be part of the inaugural Art Walk continuing weekly every Saturday. Featuring local artists, music, food, prizes and entertainment, the Kapa’a town merchants and community invite the public to take part in this weekly event. Shops, restaurants and art galleries will be open, offering special events with a focus on supporting local art, businesses and growing closer as a community. For more information e-mail Angie Ell at angie@aelldesign.com.
CD signing
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Borders Books and Music, Lihu‘e
Lisa Raphael adds classical piano to her book signing celebrating the release of her CD, “The Fourth Eye: A Spiritual Primer.” The audio book is read by the author and includes original keyboard music and a meditation. The fourth eye sees beyond space and time, beyond polarities, beyond ordinary consciousness. The insights in the book offer a unique perspective on ancient wisdom.
Lisa Raphael is a former psychotherapist who facilitates transformational holistic healing through her individual consultations, books, seminars and music. For more information visit, lisaraphael.com.
Locavore Pa‘ina
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Kilohana Pavilion
Island chefs will try their skills on local meats where attendees will get an opportunity to taste the Kaua‘i grown feast. Each chef receives a cut of meat and is challenged to come up with an appropriate preparation. There will be drawings, ono grinds and entertainment. Ranchers and farmers island-wide are providing the local fare. Tickets are $35, adults; half price for keiki; keiki under 5, free. Advance purchase from Gaylord’s Restaurant, Scotty’s Music, Vicky’s Fabrics and Hanalei Strings and Things. Or call, 634-5352 or 338-0111.
Book signing
2 p.m. Sunday
Borders Books and Music, Lihu‘e
Meet author KT Mince, retired California Highway Patrolman and Kaua‘i resident. His book “Red Wolff” is set in the rural Northern California coastal town of Crescent City where there’s an Islamic terrorist attack. In their boldest move since 9/11, twenty-nine heavily armed terrorists invade the town’s Fourth of July celebration where the Governor of California is giving a speech. When they turn their weapons on the crowd the result is a terrorist version of “Shock and Awe.” With the Governor as hostage, the terrorists begin to destroy the town and its citizens while waiting for worldwide media coverage. Only gay, female California Highway Patrol Sergeant Erin “Red” Wolff and a handful of cops stand in their way.
Lilia concert
3 to 5 p.m. Sunday
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Lilia fuses the sounds of Anela Lauren on Celtic harp with the artistry of Cindy Combs on slack-key guitar and vocals. The result is a sweet and jazzy mix of Hawaiian and contemporary music. Lilia will be accompanied by Phil Watts on flute and saxophone, Roger Jacobs on bass, with special guest performer Bill Dick on violin. Guitarist, vocalist and composer Combs’ latest CD, “Sunny Rain” was nominated for Instrumental Record of the Year for the 2008 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Lauren’s artistry is featured in her CD “Mele from the Harp.” The concert will be held in the meadow of the South Shore Visitors Center with an opening performance by the ladies of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. Bring mats or beach chairs to sit on for the concert.
Pre-sale tickets are $10 at the Visitors Center or by calling 742-2433; $15 at the door.
Pianist Xiayin Wang
7:30 p.m. Monday
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center
Kaua‘i Concert Association presents the brilliant young pianist Xiayin Wang is promoting her recent Naxos CD “Scriabin Piano Music” which debuted on Billboard’s classical album chart. An artist with a winning combination of consummate technical brilliance, fine musicianship, and personal verve, pianist Xiayin Wang wins the hearts of audiences wherever she appears. As recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral soloist in such venues as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, she has already achieved a high level of recognition for her commanding performances. Her program will include: Haydn, Danielpour, Scriabin, Bach-Marcello, Piazzolla, Gershwin, Chen, Chu and Ravel. An active advocate of arts education, Wang enjoys spreading awareness and appreciation for music to students and young people wherever she plays and whenever there’s an opportunity. She will hold master classes as part of KCA’s Education outreach. The concert is free to the community but tickets must be reserved at kauai-concert.org.
Wang completed studies at the Shanghai Conservatory. She performed with many of China’s leading orchestras and in the country’s most prestigious concert halls. To learn more visit xiayinwangpiano.com.
