‘Wonka Jr.’ 7 p.m. today, Saturday Kalaheo Elementary School cafeteria Kalaheo Elementary School presents Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. The story is a stage adaptation of “Charlie and
‘Wonka Jr.’
7 p.m. today, Saturday
Kalaheo Elementary School cafeteria
Kalaheo Elementary School presents Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. The story is a stage adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The score features “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and ”I Want it Now” by Academy and Grammy award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. The new script was adapted by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy McDonald.
“Wonka Jr.” is directed by Marly Madayag. Tickets available at the school or at the door prior to the show; $5 for adults, children 12 and under, free.
John Cruz and Shiloh Pa benefit concert
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today
Kaua‘i Marriott Resort
Friends of The Children’s Justice Center 3rd annual fundraiser features heavy pupu, live entertainment, silent auction and no host bar. Tax deductible contribution goes toward helping the keiki of Kaua‘i who have been sexually abused or witnesses of abuse. Tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Event to be held at the Kaua‘i Lagoons tennis courts. For more information call Sue Stricklan, 651-4694, Jalene Huff, 240-2838 or Anna Smithwick, 651-8073.
Laurie Williams
CD signing
2 to 3 p.m. Saturday
Borders Books and Music, Lihu‘e
CD signing and mini concert with singer songwriter. Williams was an award winner in the Mokihana Composer’s Contest 2006 through 2008.
Canadian Pianist Ian Parker
3 p.m. Sunday
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center
Parker is the featured artist in the final concert of the 2008-2009 season of the Kaua‘i Concert Association. Born into a family of pianists, Ian Parker began his piano studies at 3 with his father and since the age of 6 has won 90 first prizes, awards and scholarships from music competitions in Canada and abroad. Ian Parker holds both a Bachelor and Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School.
Parker will perform Beethoven’s Sonata quasi una Fantasia, Op. 27 No.1, Chopin’s Fantasy Op. 49, Alexina Louie’s Memories in an Ancient Garden, Beethoven’s Sonata quasi una Fantasia, Op. 27 No.2 “Moonlight” and finish with Schumann’s Fantasy in C, Op. 1. In addition, Ian Parker will provide Kaua‘i students with an educational service event on Monday. Tickets for this concert are $30 and $10 for students under 18. Parents accompanying their students can also purchase 2-for-1 tickets bringing the cost to $15 per parent. Tickets can be purchased on-line at kauai-concert.org or at the following outlets: Borders, Kapa‘a Music and Sound, Kalaheo Coffee and Cafe. See the KCA Website for a full list of the tickets outlets. For further information call 245-7464 or e-mail info@kauai-concert.org. The ‘08-’09 season will conclude with the 2nd Annual Red Clay Jazz Festival on June 27.
Habitat for Humanity
Dinner fundraiser
Po‘ipu
Plantation Gardens Restaurant and Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity partner for one night of dining. Portions of every check go towards this non-profit organization to benefit working families. For dinner reservations call, 742-2121.
Bon dance exercise
7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission
Come to the social hall to dance the traditional dances of the Obon season which opens in June. For more information call 245-6262.
Call for artists
2 to 6 p.m. May 23
Kaua‘i Society of Artists
Byte Me 2 Digital Art Exhibition returns after last year’s popular exhibit. Open to all adult Kaua‘i artists. Bring entries to the Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall. KSA membership is not required and new or renewing members may join on entry day. Entry fees will be $7 per entry for KSA members and $12 for non-members. Artists may submit up to five works, none larger than 60 inches in any dimension, and all work must have been entirely or partially created using digital technology, including digital painting, photography, illustration, manipulated photographs, video art, fractals, manipulations of traditional artforms, prints and mixed media with digital elements, animation, installations and 3D work with digital additions. Digital reproductions without substantial manipulation (aka “giclees”) of an existing artwork that was originally created in traditional non-digital media are not allowed. This will be a semi-juried exhibition, with at least one piece per artist accepted. Juror for the exhibit will be Scott Groeniger, digital artist and assistant professor of digital imaging at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
For full entry information visit kauaisocietyofartists.org or call Carol Ann Davis at 742-6523.
88 shrine open house
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Lawai International Center
Lawai International Center, a non-profit community project is an archaeological and cultural treasure in a valley that has long been recognized as a healing sanctuary. In 1904 the first generation of Japanese immigrants built 88 shrines replicating an ancient pilgrimage of 88 temples in Shikoku, Japan. Today it is the only such site existing outside of Japan and is one of the oldest Buddhist temple sites in the country. The center is open the second and the last Sunday of every month or by appointments. Volunteers are bringing these shrines and this valley back to prominence as an international center for compassion, education and cultural understanding. Donations will be accepted with gratitude. For more information call, 639-4300.
