Call 742- 2433 for information

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Lilia – A quintet, sponsored by the National Tropical Botanical Garden at the NTBG Visitor Center meadow, 4425 Lawa`i Road, Lawa`i, Koloa, across from Spouting Horn Park, east of Po`ipu.
2:00 – 4:00 PM

Join Hawaiian contemporary musical group Lilia for a concert. Lilia consists of Cindy Combs (slack key guitar/vocals), Anela Lauren (Celtic harp), Phil Watts (flute/sax), Roger Jacobs (bass) and Bill Dick (violin). Tickets for this outdoor concert are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the Visitors Center or on the day of the event. Seating is limited so please bring your own chair or mat.
For information call 808-742-2623

Ukulele lessons, (beginners), sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at Stevenson's Foyer.
5:30 PM 9:00 PM.
by New Rising Sun – Joe Crocona
Space is limited for classes. Call 808-240-6369 to register. Must be registered for class, limit 5 students per class. 1/2 hour classes offered. Children must 5 years and older. Children 5 - 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the public, no charge.
Call 808-240-6369 to register.

Monday, March 22, 2010
Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making), at Salt Pond, Hanapepe.
9:00 - 11:30 AM
If you are touring on the west side of the island stop by Salt Pond Park at Pu`olo Point (east) side of the park in Hanapepe and visit with `Anake (Aunty) Janet Kahalekomo and her `ohana (family) as they share their history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Open to the public at no charge.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A Royal Dinner, sponsored by Plantation Gardens restaurant, 2253 Po`ipu Road, Pa`u a Laka, Koloa
5:30 - 8:45 PM
“Special” Royal Dinner - Salad, entré, dessert and a "special" cocktail will be offered for the evening as well as their extraordinary dinner selections. A roving Hawaiian duo will be on hand from 6 to 8 PM to entertain you with classic Hawaiian Music.
Call 808-742 - 2121 for reservations

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
“Talk Story," sponsored by Marriott's Wai`ohai Beach Club, 2249 Po`ipu Road, Koloa
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join Troy Lazaro and the Wai`ohai mea ho`okipa (employees) as they share flora and fauna and the rich history of Kaukahoku. Listen and learn as they tell the stories of the area and of the Kihaouna Heiau (sacred temple/area). Open to the public. For information call 742-4400

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Pa`akai Theory Workshop, held at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa, Garden Isle I & II
8:00 AM - Noon
Pa`a means to be solidified, Kai means the ocean. Together it represents , more than Hawaiian sea salt, it represents the flavor of a person's soul. Repeat successes of old to avoid mistakes of the new and more! Instructor: Celine Nelson. Cost: $61.90 per person
Preregistration by March 12, 2010: Phone: (808) 843-8810 or cnelsen@hawaii.rr.com or click on preregistration

No Matter What Workshop, held at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa, Garden Isle I & II
12:45 - 4:45 PM
For anyone whose life is consumed by "people" other than themselves. Reconnect with yourself and develop personal balance in your career and home life. "Remember someone always has it worse than you do! Instructor: Celine Nelsen. Cost: $61.90 per person
Preregistration by March 12, 2010: Phone: (808) 843-8810, cnelsen@hawaii.rr.com or click on pre-registration.

Hula Kahiko (ancient dance), sponsored by the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at the Grand Promenade.
4:00 - 5:30 PM
The Story of Hula - chants and kinolau (plants) as they relate to hula kahiko with Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski. Hula kahiko is not only the dance, kahiko entails chants, gathering plants (kinolau), and the creation of lei. Please join us as we share our culture through chants that are significant for gathering, and the creation of our kupe`e (bracelets). For information call 240-6369

Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au in Celebration of Prince Kuhio's birthday
6:00 PM
E Komo Mai! (Please join Us) with respect to our ali`i, the lu`au will open with a chant by Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski. Our special performer Nicky Castillo with his wonderful falsetto styling will surely entertain you.
For reservations, please call the concierge, (808) 240-6456.

Friday, March 27, 2010

8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Ledward Ka`apana & Mike Ka`awa
Come enjoy some of Hawai'i's well-known and award-winning musicians for an evening of song and instrumentals.

Ledward has been nominated three (3) times for a Grammy Award and three (3) times on compilations. Mike and Ledward together were Grammy nominees for their work on Kiho`alu (slack key).

Saturday, March 27, 2010
• Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies - sponsored by the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park on Lawai Road
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio through giving ho`okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Open to the public at no charge. Located at Prince Kuhio Park, the birth place of Prince Kuhio. La-wa`i Road, Po`ipu.

Entertainment, Craft Fair and Cultural Demonstrations sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at Seaview Terrace, `Ilima & Stevensons Foyer, Atrium
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:
Numerous activities and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations. Presentations and lectures are given by some of Hawai`i's most prestigious weavers, carvers, feather arts, healing arts and kapa-makers. Call 240-6369 for more information

10:00 AM - `Anake Ilei Beniamina, presents Pu`uhonua – Sense of Place – in conjunction with the Malie Foundation. A donation of $5.00 is requested to kokua (help) the Malie foundation. Garden Isle I & II

1:00 PM - Shadd Keahi Warfield – Join Keahi as he discusses Prince Kuhio's wishes for his people and Keahi's `ohana relationship with Hawaiian Home Lands Department - Garden Isle I & II

2:00 PM – Momi Subiono - La`au Lapa`au (medicinal uses of Hawaiian plants) with Momi Subiono. Momi, who is culturally driven, studies and teaches ethobotany in the schools and community of South Kona. She will discuss different Hawaiian plants and their uses medicinally as well as spiritually. Garden Isle I & II

3:00 PM – Lanakila Willard, Charles Kaupu, Momi Subiono – How can we live and perpetuate our Hawaiian values and beliefs while navigating our lives in today’s society
Garden Isle I & II

4:30PM - Lomilomi with Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski, is a haumana of `Anake Mahilani Poepoe. Lomilomi is a combination of mana (energy), ha (breath), pule (prayer), and pu`uwai (heart) all
connected in one direction…healing. Lopaka will speak of this technique as well
as its’ correlation with ho`oponopono. Garden Isle I & II



8:00 PM - Na Kane o Keoneloa – Kahiko – Kane (Men) halau (dance group).
E Komo Mai (welcome). Come, visit and enjoy true Hawaiian dance. Feel the power of male hula honoring the ancient traditions of Native Hawaiian male chants and movement. Located in the main lobby.



Sunday, March 28, 2010
A day of Hawaiian culture at Kukui`ula Village, 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, at the roundabout, corner of the western bypass road in Po`ipu.
Step back in time and visit with our island historians, artisans, our hula halau (dancers) and musicians as we journey together with our Hawaiian culture.
10:00 AM - Noon: Lei making - learn how to string a lei out of fresh flowers. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations including pa`akai (salt-making) and uses of the kukui nut, by Aunty Janet Kahalekomo and her 'ohana' (family).
1:00 PM - Hula lessons and hula demonstrations. Learn some of the basics about this Native Hawaiian cultural dance form.
Sunset - Ancient Hawaiian chants and torch lighting ceremony
7:30 PM - Hawaiian music and entertainment
Contact: Veronica Lovesy, 808-742-9545


For more information, contact Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, sburgess@hyatt.com, 808.240.6369.