Kauai Polynesian Festival 2012
The 2012 Kauai Polynesian Festival will take place on Memorial Day weekend May 24 to 27 at Vidinha Stadium. This Kauai festival will feature Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, and workshops.
Thursday, May 24
5:00 pm – Thursday night kicks off its 4-day weekend of cultural exchanges beginning with “A Polynesian Evening of Stars” an evening of Polynesian cultural protocol ceremony, entertainment by FAB4, a Hawaiian Contemporary group of four Hawaii Stars winners sharing energetic and heartwarming memorable tunes, fashion show and its newly added event “U Tink U Get Talent” a talent contest for youth and adult singers, dancers and musicians preparing to perform their favorite Polynesian song, dance or Polynesian instrument. Food, arts & crafts entertainment and more.
Friday, May 25
11:30 am – Gates open to partake in island style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts, Polynesian farmer’s market display and demonstration tent.
12:00 pm – Celebrate a Polynesian Experience – a hands-on cultural crafts & dance activity. Learn weaving techniques using the fronds of the coconut and hala tree, learn to husk a coconut, fire making and spear throwing, finally let the pros teach you how to dance the hula, make a ti-leaf lei and tie a pareau (sarong), Polynesian style.
3:00 pm – The festival will feature island halau hula (schools of dance) who will share their talents in a selection of Traditional and Modern Polynesian dance presentations.
4:00 pm – Entertainment on center stage will begin with a repeat performance of ‘Oahu’s own FAB4, a Hawaiian Contemporary group of our Hawaii Stars winners sharing energetic and heartwarming memorable tunes.
6:00 pm – Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Maori action and poi ball dances of Aotearoa begins its dance competition followed by Na Kupuna Hula Auwana Group Competition and Keiki/Opio/Na Wahine solo & group Hula Kahiko competition in ages 6-12, 13-17 & 18-54. Entertainment, Polynesian dance exhibition, vendor fashion show offered each day.
Saturday, May 26
9:00 – Saturday morning at the soccer field, the dance workshops will begin with Maori action dances, poi ball, Samoan Fire Knife and Hawaiian Hula workshop. 9am to 11am.
11:30 am – Gates open to the public.
12:00 pm – Celebrate a Polynesian Experience – a hands-on cultural crafts & dance activity. Learn weaving techniques using the fronds of the coconut and hala tree, learn to husk a coconut, fire making and spear throwing, finally let the pros teach you how to dance the hula, make a ti-leaf lei and tie a pareau (sarong), Polynesian style.
3:00 – The festival will feature island halau hula (schools of dance) who will share their talents in a selection of Traditional and Modern Polynesian dance presentations.
4:00 pm – Entertainment on center stage will begin with Oahu’s own FAB4, a Hawaiian Contemporary group of four Hawaii Stars winners sharing energetic and heartwarming memorable tunes.
5:00 pm – The evening will begin with a Tahitian Otea dance exhibition performance by the 2011 KPF House drummers and dancers followed by dance competition in the Tahitian group Otea, Aparima & Ahupurotu categories. Directly after that, the evening will culminate with the exhilarating Fire Knife dance competition for age categories Junior 6-12, Intermediate 13-17 and Senior 18 & Over.
Sunday, May 27
9:00 am – Sunday morning at the soccer field, more dance workshops will begin with Tahitian dance and drumming workshops. 9am-11am.
11:30 am – Gates open to the public.
12:00 pm – Hawaiian Contemporary group “the FAB4″ will begin the Hawaiian entertainment on center stage.
1:00 pm – The competition will begin with Tahitian Ori/solo division ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17, 18-21, 22-25, 26-30, 31-39, 40 & over with Couples division and Drumming competition to follow. A Tahitian Tamure and Awards Ceremony culminate the weekend festivities.
Kauai World Challenge 2012
The Kauai World Challenge is an international outrigger canoe racing event promoting OC1, OC2, OC6, and Stand Up Paddling.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
There will be a “warm-up” race starting about noon. Conditions to determine location.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Event registration/expo/carbo load dinner sponsored by the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Expo will feature paddle gear and canoes, clothes, sunglasses, paddles and more. 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Carbo load dinner and Race Instructions at 5:30 pm.
Saturday April 21, 2012
The Relay event will start at 8:00 am for the women, 4 person crews and Golden Master Teams. Second start at 8:30 a.m. Men and Mixed. The start will be at Wailua Beach with changes at Hanamaulu Beach, Kalapaki Bay and Poipu Beach Park. Finish will be at Salt Pond.
Stand Up Paddle event will start at Poipu at Noon and will be only 1 leg, ending at Salt Pond.
Kauai Orchid and Art Festival 2012
The Kauai Orchid and Art Festival begins Friday March 30th with the Spring Fantasy Orchid Show from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This Kauai Festival continues with free Hawaiian music concerts, art exhibits and workshops, Plein Air artists, and ono food.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Plein Air artists as will be painting at various locations around town. Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project will be going on all day at Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. The Spring Fantasy Orchid show opens at 1:00 pm and continues until 7:00 pm.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Spring Fantasy Orchid Show.
10:00 am – Take a guided walking tour of historic Hanapepe Town.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Take an Exotic Orchid Watercolor Painting workshop at Hawaiian Congregational Church. In this fun watercolor class you will learn to paint a beautiful orchid flower using some basic painting techniques. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided. Limit of 8 students. Class fee: $40. Please contact Marionette directly to register at 808-631-9173.
12:00 to 4:00 pm – Kids can work on art projects Circles of Light at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church.
Free concert at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church featuring:
12:00 pm – Taiko Drummers
12:45 pm – Paul Togioka
1:45 pm – TBA
3:00 pm – Makana (CD signing after)
Hawaiian Music Top 5 Poll
Who is your favorite Hawaiian Music artist, ever? This was the question posed by Hawaii Magazine. Votes specified more than 50 artists, ranging from innovative newcomers with recent hits on pop charts to iconic late artists remembered for setting music trends and recording Hawaii classics in decades past.
Runners-up included beloved late musicians, such as slack-key guitarist Gabby Pahinui, and there was also singer and ukuele player Aunty Genoa Keawe. Among runners-up you may be able to see performing in Hawaii today – singer-songwriter Willie K., and Jack Johnson.
No. 5 – Brothers Cazimero
No. 4 – Na Leo Pilimehana
No. 3 – Don Ho
No. 2 – Kealii Reichel
No. 1 – Israel “Iz” Kaanaoi Kamakawiwoole
His successfull reworking of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from The Wizard of Oz (1939), and CD Facing Future
Prince Kuhio Celebration 2012
The Prince Kuhio Celebration 2012 on Kauai is two weeks of festivities, March 11 thru 26, honoring the birthday and birthplace of one of Hawaii’s most beloved monarchs – Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. The goal of this Kauai festival is to demonstrate and perpetuate local cultural arts, practices, and values. Event highlights include performances of ancient hula, demonstrations of native Hawaiian arts and cultural practices, island salt-making, local talk-story sessions. Also on tap are an outrigger canoe race, a Hawaiian-style rodeo, an international spearfishing tournament, a boxing tournament for youths, Hawaiian entertainment, and a luau.
Sunday, March 11 thru 16
Pacific International Free Diving and Spearfishing Championships: Teams from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Guam, and Tahiti compete in this annual tournament, which is being held in the U.S. this year, off of Kaua`i’s south shore.
Sunday, March 18
10 a.m. – Prince Kuhio Rodeo by the Kauai All Girl’s Rodeo Association at CJM Stables.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m – Wisdom of the Kupuna from ‘Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian proverbs) by Mele Brewer at National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Monday, March 19
9:30 a.m – Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making) by the Kahalekomo `ohana at Salt Pond Park.
Tuesday, March 20
5:30 p.m – A Royal Dinner at Plantation Gardens.
Wednesday, March 21
10 a.m – ‘Talk Story’ about Kaua`i’s south shore culture, flora and history at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club.
Thursday, March 22
5:30 p.m – Prince Kuhio Lu`au at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa.
Friday, March 23
1:30 p.m. – Opening Protocol honoring Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole at Grand Hyatt.
2 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Hawaiian cultural demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions at Grand Hyatt.
6 to 8 p.m. – Evening of Hawaiian entertainment – Torchlighting, singing, hula and Hawaiian music Na Kane O Keoneloa, (The Men of Keoneloa) ancient hula and chanting at Grand Hyatt.
tbd – Second Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue.
Saturday, March 24
10 a.m – Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park.
Prince Kuhio Long Distance Canoe Race from Kalapaki Beach, 8 a.m. – Women’s and Mixed Teams; 10 a.m. – Men’s Division.
tbd – Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawaii State Amateur Boxing Championships at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu`e.
6 to 8 p.m. – Hawaiian entertainment including torch lighting, singing, and keiki hula show.
8 p.m. – Award-winning slack key guitarists and singers, Ledward Ka`apana and Mike Ka`awa perform at Grand Hyatt.
Sunday, March 25
9 a.m. – Taiko Drumming, Grand Hyatt.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Craft Fair/Cultural Demonstrations/Entertainment at Grand Hyatt.
tbd – Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu`e.
Evening of entertainment at Grand Hyatt
Monday, March 26
6 to 6:30 p.m. – Prince Kuhio Birthday Celebration: Singing and Hawaiian music duo, Leilani Rivera Low and Haunani Kaui.
6:30 to 8 p.m. – Torch lighting ceremony, Traditional hula show at Grand Hyatt.
Jack Johnson Best of Kokua Festival
Jack Johnson has announced the release of a new CD and musical tour of the Hawaiian Islands. The Best of Kokua Festival by Jack Johnson and Friends will be released on April 17th, and tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3rd for tour shows on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island to benefit Kokua Hawaii Foundation.
The album features a 13-track compilation of live performances from Jack Johnson’s Kokua Festival benefit concert for the Kokua Hawaii Foundation. In support of the release, Johnson will head out with John Cruz and Paula Fuga for a seven-date, all-acoustic tour of the Hawaiian Islands.
Culled from six years of his eco-minded music festival, Jack Johnson and Friends – Best of Kokua Festival, highlights onstage collaborations with legendary musicians like Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Dave Mathews, Ziggy and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and more.
Hawaiian Island Tour Dates
Kauai – Thursday, April 19 – Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at the venue box office. All tickets will be sold at the venue box office with a strict two ticket per person limit. Ticket Prices: $50, All Seats General Admission.
Oahu – Saturday, April 21 & Sunday, April 22 – Hawaii Theatre
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at the venue box office. All tickets will be sold at the venue box office with a strict two ticket per person limit. Ticket Prices: $75 Orchestra & Loge, $50 for Balcony (Plus $3 restoration fee), All Reserved Seats.
Maui – Wednesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 26 – Castle Theatre
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at the venue box office. All tickets will be sold at the venue box office with a strict two ticket per person limit. Ticket Prices: $75, and $50. All Reserved Seats.
Big Island – Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29 – Kahilu Theatre
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3rd at the venue box office. All tickets will be sold at the venue box office with a strict two ticket per person limit. Ticket Prices: $50, All Seats General Admission.
