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SATURDAY
July 5, 2014
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It’s finally the first Saturday of the features art, food and shopping. and organizations to join in the fun. The month. That means the streets of Old The event was started by Angelique name changed to 1st Saturday in Old Kapaa Town will be brimming with Ell, owner of a. ell atelier, a boutique that Kapaa Town, and a triangle of businesses musicians, artisans and foodies as shop features everything from custom made stretching from “canal to canal” have owners keep their doors open well into the wedding gowns, men’s aloha wear to keiki welcomed the idea of a Saturday event. evening. clothing, using all-natural fabrics. One of the key components to this Every month, shop owners lining a The event launched in November 2009 event is the strong response from street m add a multiyKauai.cowho Allemusicians .Orchidand family art fun1!walk, but it transitioned w mile-stretch along the Kuhio Highway,affordable as a weekly towwvendors host 1st Saturday in Old Kapaa Town. the first Saturday of month. cultural vibe and a festive atmosphere to The event, which lasts from 5 to 9 p.m., “I have been working in the Old Kapaa every corner of the event, according to Town area since Neill Sams of Orchid Alley. 1999 and have “There is always something new to see and It has been always nearly thought five years it experience, walk down another black and since First Saturday kicked off was such a gem inyou are certain to experience an altogether Old Kapa‘a Town, andarea on — eachdifferent set of sights and sounds,” Sams of an month since then, some business the local mom said. owners say it has brought throngs There are more than 100 vendors, and pop shops, of locals and tourists alike to the artist studios musicians, restaurants and shops that five-block stretch of Kuhio Highway for a night out. and the best participate at this event, and the layout of island eateries “There are a lot of people whoevent varies month to month, but you are overlooked — come out during First Saturday —sure to find skilled crafters, photographers, tourists they can wonderpassed alongbythe streetjewelry makers and food vendors. and residents The locally acclaimed Quake band will and maybe look at the art and all of The event’s mission is simple: Establish be performing at the Eastside Café on heading Cafe Owner to Old Kapaa Town as a destination and that stuff,” The Eastside Saturday, July 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. Vaclav Burger said. “That certainly Hanalei,” Ell creating a network of small businesses This band was born to funk playing the does impact oursaid. business becausethat support and promote each other as high energy hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and you get a lot more traffi In c — everyone 2011, well as community events. 90’s, 2000’s and the latest hits. tries to promote themselves the art night In the last few months, a subcommittee James Norman was born in 1965 in through music broadened and specials its thatof the FootKapaa Traffic outside Hula Association Girl. Business (the Queens, NY and grew up in San Francisco, they provide. It reach does and attract both invited Downtown Kapaa Economic Development CA. At the age of 12, James started singing little later and licensed vendors, like the locals and the tourists.” other businesses and Beautification committee) has at miscellaneous school and community
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Pilar Riskus, who owns Hula Girl, The Right Slice, help attract people functions. In addition to his vocal training, an aloha attire store in Old Kapa‘a to the town. he has also attended acting classes at the “I hear customers constantly say, Town, with her husband John and San Francisco American Conservatory son Julian, said the monthly event ‘This is our favorite town,’” Riskus Theater (ACT) and Shelton Studios to has helped increase sales at her store said. “I remember, back before the further develop his stage persona. hurricane,inKapa‘a Town was always and put Old Kapa‘a Town back the anywhere Weon ship the USA! In 1996, James formed and fronted the ORCHID GIFTmap as a popular destination. a real happening place and it has original The Quake band that performed Like many towns on Kaua‘i, many finally come back to that again.” primarily in the Bay Area BASKETS and played And the benefits, for some business stores in Kapa‘a typically close by 5 venues such as Bimbo’s,Shipped Palladiumthroughout and www.OrchidAlleyKauai.com owners, extends well beyond First or 6 p.m., Riskus said. But at every the Great American Music Hall San theinUSA Saturday events alone. First Saturday event, stores4-1383 openKuhio a Highway, Francisco, New George’s and 4th Street Tavern in Marin County’s San Rafael, and Kapaa, HI 96746 Or Kauai delivered opened up for such renowned artists as (808) 822-0486 Clarence Clemons, Gregg Allman, Pablo Cruz, Roger and Zapp. In 2007, James relocated to Kaua‘i and a year later started The Quake here and frequently plays at local clubs, weddings and other events, and ”we pride ourselves on never turning down a charity gig to support our local community,” Norman says. Other band members include: Mark Leon, professional drummer; Tony LeHoven, plays guitar and synthesizer for “The Quake”; Edd Cook, bassist; Billy Mello, guitarist; and Carry Valentine, an internationally acclaimed drummer/ percussionist. He also facilitates music residencies in elementary schools on Kaua‘i through grants by Hawaii State Eastside Café attracts customers with specials and live music. Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
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comes all month long,” Work It Out Kaua‘i Owner Jeni Kaohelaulii said. “After a first-time customer discovers Work It Out, they eventually turn into a regular. We appreciate the support of community and the choice they make to shop local.” The monthly event, she said, also gives businesses an incentive to provide special discounts or promotions for customers while providing a fun and Please visit our new Kauai welcoming atmosphere. made gift shop & Art Gallery “We are so grateful for the growth in Old Kapaa Town! said. of First Saturday,” Kaohelaulii “The foot traffic for that night is amazing — lots of local families and classmates checking out shops in Old Kapa‘a Town.” Though businesses and organizers have worked through a number of issues over the years, ranging from parking to pedestrian safety, Burger said the overall impact has been a positive one. “It always has an impact on our business,” Burger said. “Everybody makes a little more money than on other days.”
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stepped up to partner with the organizers of 1st Saturday in Old Kapaa Town. The committee, which is comprised completely of downtown Kapaa businesses that are members of the Kapaa Business Association, formed a partnership in order to help support this family-friendly event and see that it is prosperous in the future. Visit www.kbakauai.com for details. So, what types of places should you check out during the next event? glad you asked. Note: Parking is available at Kapaa Beach Park and the canal near the Kapaa Public library. Public restrooms are available at “The bigger Kapaa Beach Park. opportunity for us
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Ashlyn Bloxsom walking through town on 1st Saturday picks up a miniature orchid at Orchid Alley.
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