Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. today Galerie 103, Kukui’ula Village Art exhibit ‘An Affair in the Islands’ inspired by H.C. Westermann’s lithograph of the same name features an eclectic group of artists for a multi-generational and inter-continental survey of
Opening reception
6 to 8 p.m. today
Galerie 103, Kukui’ula Village
Art exhibit ‘An Affair in the Islands’ inspired by H.C. Westermann’s lithograph of the same name features an eclectic group of artists for a multi-generational and inter-continental survey of the island theme. Opening with Westermann and William T. Wiley’s mixed media “Only One Earth Double Buster” (2008), the exhibit finds its pace through works by Kaua‘i artists A.K. Blackburn, Doug Britt, Kathleen Adair Brown, Karen Galley and Lila Roo Lieber. Also included are two artists from Croatia, Ante Mandaric and Edo Murtic (1921-2005), one of the best-known Croatian post-World War II expressionists who was recognized for his Mediterranean and island-themed work.
Pre-holiday opening artist reception
6 to 9 p.m. today
Jems Pacific Gallery, Kapa‘a
Formerly Wyland Gallery, Jems still maintains its signature representation of marine life works by Wyland. Jems Pacific also carries an array of art by Arozi, Milan, Heather Brown, Pecoff, Migvel, Alperez, Howard Kirk, Robin Ryan, Romme, Ellie Freudenstein, Giorgio, Ric Madden, Nate Griffin and Tiamson. There will be new works presented by the artists, a Christmas tree resplendent with hand-made ornaments for sale by the artists and local Hawaiian music performed by Makepa. Artists will be on hand to mingle and light pupu will be served. For more information call, 822-3719.
Amy Hanaiali‘i
7:30 p.m. today
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center
CD tour of Hawai‘i will include special guests. Tickets have been reduced to half price, $15/$20/$25. Bring two cans of food per person for Kaua‘i Food Bank. Tickets available at the following outlets: Borders Books and Music, Lihu‘e; Scotty’s Music, Kalaheo; Kauai‘ Music and Sound, Kapa‘a; Hawaiian Music Kiosk, Princeville. For more information call Ken Becker, 808.395.5730 or e-mail, ken@attitudesmarketing.com.
Christmas Bird Count
Saturday
Koke‘e
Hosted for the twenty-second year by Koke‘e Natural History Museum in cooperation with the Audubon Society, before dawn Sunday bird-lovers will drive up the winding mountain road to Waimea’s Lucy Wright Park to help count birds. Count volunteers will trek into some of the most botanically rich and remote areas on Kaua‘i, including the famed Alaka‘i Swamp where rare Hawaiian rain forest birds dwell. Participants should wear warm clothes, hiking boots and bring rain gear, binoculars and a brown bag lunch. In the past 16 years, Waimea count volunteers have reported up to 43 species in a single year, counting close to 3,000 birds in some years. The preparatory training was Wednesday. Volunteers should meet on the front porch of Koke‘e Museum at 7 a.m., except for those covering the coastal zone who will gather in Waimea at Lucy Wright County Park. Today the Christmas bird count data gives scientists and natural resource managers insight into the long-term health of bird populations and the environment.
For information or to register call Koke’e Museum at 335-9975, ext. 0.
Artist reception
2 to 5 p.m. Saturday
Robin Savage Gifts
Meet the artist and see new work by Moses Hamilton. For more information call, 652-2314.
Step Into Christmas
6 p.m. Saturday
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall
Aloha Dance Studio presents a Michael Jackson tribute with performances by students ages 3 to adult in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, point and flamenco. There will be a silent auction and raffle. For more information visit alohadancestudio.com.
Kaua‘i Chorale
5 p.m. Sunday
St. Regis Resort
One of the great oratorios Handel’s “Messiah” was composed in 1741 in London by George Frederic Handel. Many consider “Messiah” as music of the three L’s: loud, large and lavish. However, a very famous Austrian cellist and interpretive conductor Nickolaus Harnoncourt says the Messiah does not only have to be these L’s but “music to seduce your sensibilities with a singularly cogent, elegant and relentlessly restrained reading of baroque music ever written.”
Expect to hear “For Unto Us A Child Is Born,” “And Suddenly, There Was with the Angel a Multitude of the Heavenly Host” and “Peace On Earth.” This concert is brought to you by 100 dedicated singers, an outstanding orchestra, a talented accompanist and one superb conductor, Lois Ricciardi. There will be a third concert at 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at St. Regis Resort, Princeville. For concert tickets call Kay Koike 337-1882.
A Kaua’i Christmas Hula Concert
5:30 p.m. Sunday
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall
Celebrate Christmas with kumu hula and recording artist Leilani Rivera Bond and Halau Hula o Leilani. Opening with a craft and gift fair and food sales in the lobby, this festive family concert begins at 7 p.m. Leilani and musicians Michael Ruff, Zanuck Kapala Lindsey and Kimo Artis will sing and play traditional and Hawaiian songs of Christmas. Adding some light-hearted holiday songs will be Uncle Larry Rivera. Personal songs of faith and celebration will be added by Michael Ruff, D’Lissa Iannucci and Dondi Ho.
Halau Hula o Leilani has dancers age 3 and up will become reindeer and Christmas elves in bright new costumes. The teens and wahine will perform traditional songs set to Hawaiian lyrics and hula implements and fast-paced Tahitian dances. Advance tickets, $20 adults; $10 keiki 5 to 14. Tickets available at the following outlets: Hilo Hattie, Lihu’e; Larry’s Music, Kapa‘a; Hawaiian Music Cart, Princeville and Coconut Market Place; Ukulele Store, Koloa and Island Soap and Candle in Old Koloa Town. At the door tickets are $25 and $15. Limited reserved seats available by calling Leilani Bond, 651-0682 or Darryl Low, 651-0864 or e-mailing darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.
Christmas
Hawaiian style
6 p.m. Sunday
Kaua‘i Marriott Resort and Beach Club
Halau Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani of Hanapepe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, presents its 23rd annual holiday hula Hawaiian Christmas in the Grand Ballroom of Kaua‘i Marriott. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information call, 335-6466. Tickets $15, advance; $20, at the door.
Santa at Kalapaki
3 p.m. Christmas Eve
Kalapaki Bay
Santa Claus rides into Kalapaki on a double hull canoe with an entourage of paddlers and surfers. All water crafts invited. Meet at the “super ferry” dock at the end of the pier at 2:30 p.m. sharp. For more information call Chris, 652-8897.
