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KAUAI SOCIETY OF
ARTISTS
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Here is a partial list of other
organizations and events offering a wide range of experience
in the arts and culture of Kauai. Many of these
organizations encourage membership and offer member
discounts to events as well as other benefits. All events
welcome visitors and nonmembers. |
Garden
Island Arts Council |
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Garden Island Arts Council P.O. Box 827, Lihu'e, HI 96766 Initiates, promotes, and coordinates art and cultural
activities and events on Kaua'i. Kaua'i Mokihana Festival,
September; E Kanikapila Kakou, February - May; Kaua'i Crafts
Studio; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall (ongoing
exhibitions). P.O. Box 43, Lihu'e, HI 96766 Perpetuates and promotes the island's culture of
outrigger canoe paddling. Prince Kuhio Race, March; Garden
Island Championship Races, July; Na Pali Challenge,
August. 4050 Nawiliwili Road, Lihu'e. The museum mission is to preserve and study the
history of missionary and plantation life on Kaua'i as a
benefit to all generations. Guided Tours, yearlong. P.O. Box 934, Hanapepe, HI 96716 Seeks the economic revitalization of Historic Hanapepe
Town, including restoration of historic sites, improvements,
beautification, and community events. Friday Art Nights,
free; Hanapepe Coffee Festival, October '99. 4-4901 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI 96746 Promotes, encourages, and improves business relations,
welfare, and practice among its members and the community.
Annual Coconut Festival, October, Kapaa, free. 6458-B Kahuna Road, Kapaa, HI 96746 People of all ages enjoy fun and learning at KCDM's
island-wide programs in science, culture, arts, technology,
and nature. Hands-on exhibitions at Kauai Village Shopping
Center, under the clock tower. Fascinating Science,
January-May; StarNight Planetarium, June-August; Coral Reef
Kids Camp, July-August. P.O. Box 343, Lihu'e, HI 96766 / 3501 Rice St. #112,
Lihu'e. Entertaining audiences for 27 years with musicals,
dramas, comedies, and children's theatre. A full season of
plays: fall, holiday, winter, spring, and summer schedule.
See calendar for upcoming performances. P.O. Box 503, Lihu'e, HI 96766 Presenting a strong season of musicians in concert
from all over the world. Fall through Spring schedule. See
calendar for upcoming concerts. Call for more
information. Historic Kaua'i County Bldg./P.O. Box 1778, Lihu'e, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 245-3373, fax: (808) 245-8693, e-mail: khs@hawaiian.net Collects, preserves, and
disseminates the oral, written, and pictorial history of
Kaua'i County for the public benefit through archives,
programs, and publications. 4428 Rice Street, Lihu'e, HI
96766 Focusing on the preservation of the rich culture of
the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau through special exhibits
and programs. May Day Lei Contest, May, free; Christmas
Craft Fair, December, free; Quilt Festival, October-January,
$5 adults. P.O. Box 676, Kapa'a, HI 96746 Promotes and educates about Native American culture by
sharing a cultural tradition of dance, drum, song, crafts,
and food. Annual Intertribal Pow-Wow, October; Monthly Films
& Videos; Hawaiian - Native American Culture
Exchange. P.O. Box 3344, Lihu'e, HI 96766 Offering exhibition and educational opportunities for
Kaua'i artists. Public exhibits of current traditional and
contemporary art on Kaua'i. Small Works Show,
December-January, Wailua; Open Membership Show,
February-March, Lihu'e; Art Kaua'i, September-October,
Lihu'e. P.O. Box 1178, Waimea, HI
96796 Preservation and telling of West Kauai sugar heritage
and history. Restoration, site interpretation, and community
involvement. Plantation Lifestyles Tour, for reservations
phone: (808) 338-0006; Fayé Museum, daily, free; Na
Himeni Ki'eki'e, June, $12 adults. P.O. Box 100, Kekaha, HI
96752 Hui O Laka/Koke'e Natural History Museum promotes,
stimulates, and encourages scientific and educational
interest in the natural history of Kaua'i and the Hawaiian
archipelago. Eo E Emalani I Alaka'i, October, free; Banana
Poka Round Up, May, free; Wonder Walks, June-September,
$3. P.O. Box 340, Lawai, HI 96765 A network of five botanical gardens for research and
conservation of tropical plants. Allerton Garden Tours,
reservation Tues.- Sat., $25; Lawai Garden Tours,
reservation Tues.- Sat., $25; Limahuli Garden Tours,
reservation Tues.- Fri. & Sun., $15. Self-guided, Tues.-
Fri. & Sun., $10. P.O. Box 690, Lawai, HI 96765 A volunteer group who love to sing: men, women, young,
and not-so-young. Open to anyone accepting the challenge of
excellent choral music. Monday nights, 7:30-9:30. Christmas
Concert, December; Spring Concert, dates to be
announced. P.O. Box 299, Makaweli, Kaua'i, HI 96769 Storybook involves children in good storytelling
activities through participation in performing and media
arts worldwide. The Rainbow Arts Festival, January, free;
The Russell the Rooster Show, daily on Cablevision. P.O. Box 903, Waimea, HI 96796 Economic development program emphasizing historic
preservation. Christmas Parade, December, free; Waimea Town
Celebration, February, free; Waimea Theatre Restoration. |
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