Kaua‘i Orchestra concert 7 p.m. today Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center Kaua‘i Orchestra will perform one free public concert. Enjoy great performances presented by the community for the community. This is Kaua‘i’s only orchestra and includes many of the
Kaua‘i Orchestra
concert
7 p.m. today
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center
Kaua‘i Orchestra will perform one free public concert. Enjoy great performances presented by the community for the community. This is Kaua‘i’s only orchestra and includes many of the island’s best classically trained musicians. Reservations are not required and seating is open.
The orchestra is conducted by Maestro Larry McIntosh. The program will include: Salute to the Cinema; Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings; String Orchestra Shaddat Shalom Traditional; Mozart, Piano quartet in G minor. Featuring: Gerald Tomory, piano; Kaycee Parker, violin; Dennis Haack, viola; Paul Olson, cello.
Pre-concert music by Ali‘i Strings. Voluntary donations will be appreciated in support of the college’s instrumental music programs. For more information and sound tracks visit kccmusic.org or call McIntosh, 639-0234.
Garden Island
Chocolate workshop
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Hanalei
This chocolate seminar and workshop will teach participants about Kaua‘i-grown cacao. Learn how it’s propagated, processed and made into finished chocolate, as well as the health benefits and cultural significance. Folks attending will taste locally grown and processed chocolate as well as fine chocolates from other regions; prepare and sample the coconut butter truffles that won the People’s Choice Award and Best Dessert at the 2009 Healing Garden Festival. Attendees will take home freshly made Kaua‘i chocolate for gifts or to enjoy during the holiday season. Space is limited. E-mail Koa Kahili for directions and to register, koa@gardenislandchocolate.com.
‘Nutcracker Sweets’
4 p.m. Saturday
Lihu‘e United Parish Hall
Kaua‘i Dance Theatre students showcase this holiday-inspired classical and novelty ballet that includes a tap and jazz dance revue. This one-hour family event is set to contemporary music and holiday favorites. Suggested donations at the door: $5, adults; $3, children. Proceeds benefit Zonta Club Christmas fund. For more information call Janie Crane, 332-9737 or visit kauaidancetheatre.com.
Artisan holiday sale
3 to 5 p.m. Saturday
Kaua‘i Pacific School, Kilauea
Great deals, pupu and live music by Kenny Solin. Artists Tom Lieber, Rob Arita, Denise Dion-Scoyni and Angie Ell will have works for sale. Expect jewelry, fine art and clothing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the school.
Party for Poutasi
Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.
Kilohana Lu‘au Pavilion
This fundraiser for a village in Western Samoa is organized and lead by Fred Atkins and Nani Marston to help Chief Joe Annandale rebuild Poutasi. The musical line-up includes Ernie Cruz, Makana, Donavan Frankenreiter, Titus Kinimaka,“Mike Young and Da Bruddah’s Jonah Cummings; Darryl Gonzales and Greg Mirra; Shilo Pa, Kalei Marston and Haunani Marston. There will be dancing with Solidarity and a tribute to Samoan Fire and Hawaiian dance by the cast of Luau Kalamaku. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with no host food and beverage.
Tickets, $25 or reserve a table of 10, $300. Tickets available at the following outlets: Hanalei Surf Company; Progressive Expressions, Koloa; Nukumoi Surf Shop, Po‘ipu; Deja Vu Surf Company, Kapa‘a. Tables of 10 sold only at Kilohana Plantation. Donations or in kind gifts are accepted. For more information call Fred Atkins, 652-0757. Make donation checks payable to Friends Of Poutasi and mail to: Friends of Poutasi, c/o Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumuali‘i Highway, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
Kaua‘i Sings
7 p.m. Dec. 19
Kilohan Lu‘au Pavilion
Some of the island’s top talent perform a holiday concert. Money raised supports Malama Pono, Kaua‘i AIDS Project. There will be a cash bar and food available for purchase. Tickets $20 advance; $25, at the door.
Tickets available at the following outlets: Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Princeville; Kilauea Pharmacy; Kauai Music and Sound, Kapa‘a; Malama Pono, Lihu‘e; Kilohana, Puhi; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo.
