Kindness counts in ‘Matilda’
Rain Barrett Verd, 10, is playing Matilda in Matilda the Musical.
Art show seeks to change perceptions
The only thing missing is you, said Franci Davila, the spearhead of ‘O Au Keia, a “Healing Mental Health Art Show” presented by the Kauai Mental Health Advocates and Inspire to Create Media.
KISS cabaret presents ‘Love finds trouble’
Get ready for “Love Finds Trouble,” the next chapter of the Kauai Island Singers Showcase The Mating Game, a sultry, sassy, original cabaret set in a 1920s speakeasy, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Trees Lounge in Waipouli.
‘Legend Of Ko‘olau’ coming to Kauai
For Native Hawaiian actor Moronai Kanekoa, getting roles as an actor has been a struggle in Los Angeles, and even more so in finding roles as a Native Hawaiian in film or theatre.
This is one ‘Stranger’ you should know
Sometimes, amazing and surprising things happen in our bookstore.
Kauai Community Market celebrates 10 years
The Kauai Community Market, a partnership between the Kauai County Farm Bureau and Kauai Community College, celebrated 10 years of meeting each Saturday — rain or shine — at the KCC front parking lot adjacent to Kaumualii Highway.
Kang-jae apologizes for a mistaken kiss
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles:
Honoring veterans
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kuhio Highway in Kapaa for the annual Veterans Day Parade that honored generations of veterans through its “Time Was Served, Time to Honor” theme.
Strings, sings and sweet things
Banjos and steel guitars, lei making and Cajun cooking are all on tap in Kokee State Park Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24, for the third annual Kauai Old Time Gathering.
The Crooked Surf
Relaxed vibes, pristine views and unique cocktails are ready and waiting at The Crooked Surf, one of the newest oceanfront surf bars on Kauai’s Eastside, part of the newly rebranded Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
‘Matilda the Musical!’ coming soon
Hawaii Children’s Theatre announced the fall production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical!”
Halloween happenings
Free pumpkins at the Kauai Community Market at Kauai Community College, Monster Rock, costume contests, trick-or-treating parades, and more filled the Kauai calendar on the weekend before Halloween.
The lowdown of who’s visited The Aloha State
There is no doubt Hawaii is a popular destination for visitors all over the world.
Funny ladies here next weekend
Funny ladies will be at Trees Lounge in Waipouli Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9.
Harvest fest
Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins were the order of the day when the Sixth Harvest Ag Festival opened at Waimea Athletic Field.
Grand Hyatt’s annual Makahiki Festival coming next week
Honoring and perpetuating Hawaiian cultural practices, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa will host a makahiki celebration from Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Friday, Nov. 1, featuring music, games, presentations and more.
Island School play, ‘12 Angry Jurors’, opens Friday
Guilty or not guilty? You, the audience, will go on the journey with the cast of “12 Angry Jurors” as they decide the fate of a man charged with premeditated murder and facing the death penalty.
And Justus for all
Edgar Sevier Justus III will be playing the acoustic guitar and singing tonight in front of Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe.
‘Night Marchers’ is coming again
The premiere of the Cousins Brothers Productions new film, “Night Marchers,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in theaters throughout the Hawaiian Islands, including Waimea Theatre.
No mystery here; menehune book is a must-read
Not too long ago, a simple, manila bubble-mailer was delivered to the bookstore’s post office box. Inside was a sample copy of an upcoming book published by Mutual Publishing of Honolulu, a well-known and respected company.