Steel guitar festival this weekend on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Following its opening Friday at Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, the 7th annual Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival continues Saturday at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach, and Sunday from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Kukui Grove Center.
Free concerts from Friday through Sunday in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Community College instrumental music programs will present a series of free spring concerts, starting Friday at 7 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center located adjacent to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the YMCA.
Recipients earn Mokihana Club Music Scholarships
LIHU‘E — Recipients of The Mokihana Club Music Scholarships literally worked for their scholarships, performing before the club’s members during the club’s regular monthly meeting on April 5 at the Lihu‘e Parish Hall on the grounds of Lihu‘e United Church.
Honolulu Brass Quintet day-trips on Kaua‘i
Preschool students from the ‘Ae Kamali‘i Preschool lined the sidewalk fronting the Kaua‘i Adult Day Health center on Kress Street across from Hamura’s Saimin on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Kapa‘a Middle School wins at music fest
HONOLULU — The Kapa‘a Middle School Choir and ‘Ukulele Band earned four big awards during its participation at the World Strides Performing Arts 2023 Honolulu Heritage festival last month on O‘ahu.
‘Lokahi’ Kaua‘i youth concert set for March 12
A free youth concert, “Lokahi: You Are Not Alone,” is Sunday, March 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Kilohana Plantation in Puhi.
EKK to celebrate Kaua‘i Project Kuleana
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 will celebrate “Project Kuleana,” during its Feb. 13 presentation in the Jasmine Ballroom of the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
Memories of Kaua‘i’s storyteller Larry Rivera
As former editor of The Garden Island newspaper, I wrote many articles about Larry Rivera. Interviewed him. Took his picture. Spent time with him. Larry was a journalist’s best friend. Colorful. Talkative. Talented. A musical legend. A great storyteller.
Songwriters work with Kalaheo students
KALAHEO — “I have no idea.” The silent glow of pride from the student in the Kalaheo Elementary School fourth grade class, who uttered those words in response to songwriter Paul Reisler’s request for song title ideas warmed the class on Thursday, the first of two days of learning to write and complete a song created by the class with the help of songwriters Paul and Cheryl Reisler.
Mokihana Club music scholarship offered
LIHU‘E — The Mokihana Club is inviting graduating high school music students to apply for the club’s annual music scholarship competition.
Carlos Andrade honored at 1st E Kanikapila Kakou Monday
HANAMA‘ULU — “Remembering Carlos Andrade” is the theme of the first installment of E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK), on Monday, Feb. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: I Believe in Hawai‘i
Aloha again, here I am with the 27th composition of mine sharing my Aloha with you. This song expresses my love for the Hawaiian Islands, in this land of Love and Aloha.
Jannik and Alina Evanoff accepted to Hawai‘i Youth Symphony
A person needs to put their heart and soul into their music, and when they do it produces sound that is profound and meaningful. This is the theory that Claudia and George Evanoff have in mind as they support their children’s pursuits to become professional musicians.
Kupuna aloha blooms in LP Building
LIHU‘E — “You need to watch out,” said Kaua‘i County Councilmember KipuKai Kuali‘i Friday. “They’re going to make you sing.”
Makana Concert brings E Kanikapila Kakou season to a close
HANAMA‘ULU — Makana is the guest host of a concert featuring some of Hawai‘i and Kaua‘i’s best musicians and dancers Monday, May 30 at 6 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
“The Cello Songs Project” coming to Kaua‘i’s Bandwagon
KAPA‘A — The Cello Songs Project, a unique collaboration between singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke and cellist Rebecca Arons, is coming to Kapa‘a this weekend.
Aloha Angels sponsored Battle of the Bands concert Saturday
LIHU‘E — “What a pleasant surprise!” said Lois Ann Ell, academic director and vice principal of Kanuikapono Charter School.
Kaua‘i Chorale has free concerts this weekend
LIHU‘E — Possibly for the first time ever, the Kaua‘i Chorale is offering concerts free to the public.
John Cruz, Bumpin Uglies coming to Kaua‘i
KILAUEA — The 2022 concert season is warming up at the North Shore’s Anaina Hou Community Park.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Hawai‘i Belongs To Everyone
Glad to be back from visiting the mainland.