Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wisdom of the Kupuna from the 'Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian proverbs), sponsored by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, located on Lawai Road, across from Spouting Horn Park.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. by Mele Brewer.
Hear the wisdom of the kupuna (Hawaiian elders, knowledgeable ones) about how 'Olelo No'eau (Hawaiian proverbs) apply to modern day times. 808-742-2433




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 - 9:00 p.m. by New Rising Sun – Joe Crocona
Learn basic chords and simple ukulele strumming techniques on this instrument made popular by Hawaiian musicians. Space is limited for these half-hour classes. Registration is required. Children 5 -12 years need a parent to be there. Open to the public, no charge. Call 808-240-6369 to register.

Monday, March 21, 2011
Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making), at Salt Pond Park, Hanapepe.
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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.


E Kanikapila Kakou "Hula and Harmony" 28th season
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukolii (next to Wailua Golf Course).
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Jeff Peterson and Chino Montero — two of the best guitar players in the state team for an evening of slack key. Chino Montero was the former lead guitarist for the Hawaiian band Palolo. He has performed and recorded with the best of Hawaii's artists. Peterson has contributed to two Grammy Award-winning recordings and has been honored with three Na Hōkū Hanohano Awards in Hawai`i. His latest solo CD, Maui on My Mind, was recognized as the Slack Key Album of the Year in 2010. Contact: Garden Island Arts Council, Carol Yotsuda, giac@hawaiilink.net.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A Royal Dinner and Hawaiian Fashion Contest, offered at Plantation Gardens restaurant, 2253 Po`ipu Road, Pa`u a Laka, Koloa
5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
In celebration of Prince Kuhio, a special Hawaiian dinner including lau lau with fish, pork, beef, kalo and luau leaf plus rice, poi, jicama and tomato salad then topped off with haupia and sweet potato pie will be prepared at this popular and historic restaurant. A "special" cocktail will also be offered for the evening as well as the restaurant's extraordinary dinner selections. A roving Hawaiian duo will be on hand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to entertain you with classic Hawaiian music. Guests are invited to dress in their finest Hawaiian attire. Judging will be conducted with a "secret" panel of judges throughout the evening. Call Mona Gonzaldo, 808-742-2121 for reservations.

Writing the Kanani American Doll Stories sponsored by the Kauai Visitors Bureau and the Kauai Monk Seal Watch Program, at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, 96756, Grand Ballroom 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a presentation by Lisa Yee, the author of two books based on the 2011 Girl Of The Year doll, Kanani Akina, who hails from a fictional town on Kauai's north shore. Yee will appear with Jennifer Hirsch, editor-in-chief at American Girl Publishing. Their presentations will focus on careers as writer and editor and the development of the Kanani project. Both will appear together to discuss their professional lives and careers, sharing secrets to becoming a best-selling author, where the ideas come from, how long it takes to write a book, who was inspirational and more. Yee will explain how she wrote the "Kanani" stories for American Girl, why Kaua'i was such an important choice for her location, and how Hawaiian monk seals came to play such a key role. Central subplots of both books about Kanani's life (Aloha, Kanani and Good Job, Kanani) revolve around the rescue of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal from entanglement and a subsequent effort to raise money for seal awareness via a poster campaign. Both books will be available for purchase with proceeds going the the Kauai Monk Seal Watch program.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
“Talk Story,"about area culture, flora, and history, sponsored by Marriott's Wai`ohai Beach Club, 2249 Po`ipu Road, Koloa
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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 under the Kamani tree of the area's history, culture and of the Kihaouna Heiau (sacred temple/area). Open to the public. For information call Troy Lazaro, 742-4400.

"Taste of the Islands" sponsored by Kukuiula Village, near the roundabout joining Poipu & Lawai Rd. (2829 Ala Kalaikaumaka, Koloa, HI 96756)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Kauai culinary market offers a selection of farm grown products such as fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, Kaua`i-produced spices, jams and much, much more. Come and enjoy the musical renditions of Jonathan Rivera and Pali Carbonel. A sunset ceremony to include chants and torchlighting.

Thursday, March 24, 2011


Hula Kahiko (ancient dance), sponsored by the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at the Kaua`i Grand Court.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., by Moani Low and Sandi Quinsaat
The Story of Hula - chants and kinolau (plants) as they relate to hula kahiko (ancient). 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, learn a hula kahiko, and the creation of our kupe`e (bracelets). For information call 808-240-6369.




Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au in Celebration of Prince Kuhio's birthday, 1571 Po`ipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
E Komo Mai! As part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration, please join us for the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au. For this occasion and with respect to our ali`i (Hawaiian royalty), the lu`au will open with special Hawaiian chants, song and dance by Sandra Quinsaat and Paul Kekai Kapu, including the sweet mele (music) for the `ohe ihu hano (nose flute). Hawaiian and local foods will be served and you will be entertained with an evening of Polynesian culture. For reservations, please call the concierge, (808) 240-6456.

Friday, March 25, 2011
First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St. Lihue, HI 96766
5:00 p.m. Doors Open; fights begin at 6:00 p.m.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Mark Ozaki at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

• Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies - sponsored by the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park on Lawai Road (on the way to Spouting Horn).
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
As part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration and in honor of his birthday, come observe the Native Hawaiian protocol of honoring ali`i (royalty) through giving ho`okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Join us on the day of Prince Kuhio's birth near the location where he was born to celebrate his achievements and his importance to the people of Hawaii. Open to the public at no charge.

Cultural Demonstrations, Entertainment and Craft Fair 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 a.m – 3:00 p.m:
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, lei makers, nose flute carvers and kapa-makers. Call 240-6369 for more information.

9:00 a.m. - Taiko Drummers, by Tsuami Taiko, Atrium
Let the drums set the tone......let our young people share their rhythmic sounds of the drums with you.

10:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Take part in a series of hands-on demonstrations and lectures about Hawaii's unique cultural customs, arts and crafts. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace

• Ho`oulana i ka lau niu (coconut frond weaving) demonstrations by Aunty Janet Kahalekomom & Ohana. The coconut was not only a source of food, but the trunk of the tree was used in making pahu (drum). Bowls, fans and carrying baskets were also made from its leaves. Items will be on sale
• Na Mea Hulu (feather work) demonstration and teaching by Mele. Learn how feathers were used to fashion decor and ornamentation. Create your own feather bracelet (fee).
• Ho`okuina le pua (flower lei-making) demonstration and teaching. Learn how to string a lei out of flowers (no charge).
• The Art of Kakau (Tatoo) by Keone Nunes: Learn about the essesnce of tatoo; the spiritual considerations, the process and the personal journey. Hear aboout the hisoric ways of tatoo-making.



• Hawaiian Contemporary Music by Haunani Kaui & Elaine Watson - 9:30 a.m.
• Contemporary Hawaiian Duo by Charles Iona - 11:30 a.m.
• Contemporary Hawaiian Duo by Kekai Chock - 1:30 p.m.



First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue
11:00 a.m. Doors open. Matches begin at noon.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickest are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Marc at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

Taiko (acrobatic) drummers, followed by Na Kane o Keoneloa – Kane (Male) Halau (dance group) performing kahiko hula, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Main Lobby and Atrium
5:30 p.m: Taiko Drummers
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM: Torchlighting, musicians and keiki (children's) hula (Seaview)
8:00 p.m.: Na Kane O Keoneloa Main Lobby
To wrap up the Prince Kuhio Celebration, come, visit and enjoy the magnetic sounds and amazing acrobatic feats of Taiko drummers, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Kaua`i, followed by the the powerful movements and chants of true Hawaiian dance. See Na Kane O Keoneloa (the men of Keoneloa) as they perform ancient and powerful chants and hula honoring the historic and traditional Native Hawaiian male chants and movement. Feel the strength, power and mystery of this recently revived practice.

Sunday, March 27, 2011
First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue
11:00 p.m. Doors open. Matches begin at noon.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickest are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Marc at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

For more information, contact Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, sburgess@hyatt.com, 808.240.6369. For disability assistance, call the contact listed with each event.