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Week of Friday, January 8, 2016 | Vol. 4, No. 2

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IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT:

Top picks for the week

3. CONCERT: Magic! at PMRF

4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI: Bangkok Happy Bowl

6. BOOK REVIEW:

‘Yoga Girl’

7. CHECK DA SCENE: Hanapepe Art Night

OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK TODAY SATURDAY SPEAK LIFE 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M., KAUAI WAR MEMORIAL CONVENTION HALL Concert featuring Ryan Stevenson sponsored by Kauai Island Youth Ministries. Free ‘[TITLE OF SHOW]’ GALA CELEBRATION 7 P.M., PUHI THEATRICAL WAREHOUSE Opening night with gala celebration, black tie optional. A musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical. $25 tickets. A PLACE CALLED HOME 9 P.M., TREES LOUNGE Concert featuring Scholar & Johan is Falling, Kahea Prem and DJ Inspekt. $10

AARP DRIVING SAFETY CLASS 8 A.M. TO NOON, LIHUE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Class fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. 823-9635 WELCOME THE WHALES 3 TO 5 P.M., KEALIA BLUFF Kohola Leo is having a ceremony to welcome the whales. Free. ‘[TITLE OF SHOW]’ 7 P.M., PUHI THEATRICAL WAREHOUSE A musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical. $25 tickets. 1-800-836-3006

‘THOMAS CHAPIN, NIGHT BIRD SONG’ 7 TO 9:30 P.M., ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH HALL Emmy-winning Hawaii filmmaker Stephanie J. Castillo presents a special sneak peek of her latest documentary, “Thomas Chapin, Night Bird Song,” a music documentary. There will be a question and answer session. Free with offering, 245-3796

SUNDAY ‘[TITLE OF SHOW]’ 4 P.M., PUHI THEATRICAL WAREHOUSE A musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical. $25 tickets. 88 SHRINES 10 A.M., NOON, 2 P.M., LAWAI INTERNATIONAL CENTER Take a tranquil walk on the path of the 88 shrines at the Lawai International Center the second and last Sunday of each month and learn about this archaeological and cultural treasure. Tour times are 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., or by appointment. 639-4300 LOVE AND PASSION 4 P.M., ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH Certified relationship coach Cary Valentine will share with couples how to feel more love, passion and heartfelt intimacy in their relationship. $20 per person, $25 door. 346-6652

MON TUE KILAUEA DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS 7 TO 8:30 P.M., KILAUEA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Five week series on nite club 2-step begins today. Class costs $20 for 5-week series or $5 drop-in, KauaiDancing@ gmail.com

KAUAI BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7 TO 8 P.M., HANAPEPE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER The Hanapepe Chapter of the Kauai Ballroom Dance Club will have first quarter registration today for beginning dances. Classes begin today and runs each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. 335-3554

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A time for Magic!

illing Kauai radio waves for the past two years, the hit song “Rude” by the Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! has been a fixture with local listeners. The people of Kauai, however, will be in for a treat on Jan. 17. Magic! will be performing for the first time on the island at the Pacific Missile Range Facility from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is being put on by Armed Forces Entertainment, the enter-

tainment branch of the Department of Defense, with the Air Force being the executive agent for the program. Frank Tagatac, Armed Forces Entertainment Pacific regional manager, said the purpose of the event will be to “boost morale for service members and their families as well as community building.” The performance will be free of charge for members

Concert set for Jan. 17 at PMRF

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Magic! performs during a concert.

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Happy Thai eating Bistro & Bar opens in Poipu

new Thai joint just opened up on Kauai and there is a meal for everyone. Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar in Poipu opened on Dec. 18. Judie Arunrung, waitress at the restaurant, said the place has been busy through the holidays. The restaurant features authentic Thai dishes created by Paula Coult, one of the owners of the new establishment who is originally from Colorado. Paula and her husband Kirk Coult have two other restaurants in Colorado and a third on the way under construction in the Centennial State. So why come all the way to Kauai? “Because we love the South Shore on Kauai,” Kirk Coult said. “We loved the island. Thai food is our business. We came for our anniversary and we wanted to enjoy that here and that there wasn’t a place for that on the South Shore.” Kirk said his wife, who is of Thai ancestry, started her first Thai restaurant 26 years ago in Sydney, Australia. It’s still going strong today, he said. He wanted to bring that love of Thai food to Kauai and its people and he thought Poipu was the best place to do it. Kirk Coult said live entertainment starts every night at 6 p.m. and the restaurant features specialty Thai cocktails. Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar

MICHELLE IRACHETA in Poipu features daily lunch special bowls TGIFR!DAY served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that start at $13.95, which include tofu and mixed ABOVE: Judie Arunrung, waitress at the restaurant, stands behind the bar at the Bangkok veggies. Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar in Poipu. The restaurant features specialty Thai cocktails. LEFT: Other bowls included in the daily lunch The Orange Chicken Bowl is part of the Daily Lunch Special Bowls, which start at $14.95. menu feature a variety of meats like chicken, pork beef and shrimp. Curry bowls served with steamed rice on SUNDAY BRUNCH 8am - 2pm (Kalaheo Only) the menu are priced starting at $17.95, but include the option to add meat varieties. Biscuits There’s soups and salads. One salad called and Gravy the Larb Gai features ground chicken in spicy lime dressing, and includes lemonBuild your own! grass, onions and mint leaves all for $14.95. Everyone is familiar with the traditional Wonton soup, but Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar also has an array of soups Quiche to choose from including Tom Yum Shrimp or tofu, if you’re vegan. There is also Tom Vegetarian and Kha Chicken or Tofu. Soups begin at $7.95. Meat options! Desserts are available. Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar is OPEN: TWO LOCATIONS: HARBOR MALL (808) 212-8320 Monday-Saturday open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. and KALAHEO (808) 212-5798 • RightSlice.com 11am - 6pm

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Another name for inspiration ‘[title of show]’ opens tonight

PUHI — “[title of show],” directed by Chris Alderete opens tonight at the Puhi Theatrical Playhouse. The musical written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell is being put on by Kauai Community Players. It tells the story of Jeff and Hunter (played by Robert Carrasco and Ross Martineau), two struggling writers who hear about a new musical theater festival. The deadline for submissions is three weeks away. They decide to create something new with the help of their friends, Susan (Jennifer Downs) and Heidi (Jessika Montoya). In the span of 90 minutes, they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. Alderete, who directed Hawaii Children Theatre’s “Next To Normal” last year, said the production is both humorous and inspiring. “This is one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen,” Alderete said. “You will laugh so much it hurts.”

••• COME WATCH “[title of show]” runs on weekends starting Jan. 8 through Jan. 24. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. General tickets for opening weekend are $20, $18 for seniors and $15 for Kauai Community Players members and students. For the rest of the shows, general tickets are $25, seniors tickets are $23 and KCP members and students are $20. For tickets, go to http://kauaicommunityplayers.org or they are available at the door if the show is not sold out. Info: 245-7700.

But he also loves it and wanted to direct it because of its inspirational message. “Once you see the show, you understand what it is to create something, and you are inspired to do something yourself,” he said. The cast has previous stage experience and some have performed together. They share a chemistry that will capture the audience, Alderete said. Martineau saw “[title of show]” on Broadway.

BILL BULEY TGIFR!DAY The cast of “[title of show]” rehearses. From left are Robert Carrasco, Jessika Montoya, Jennifer Downs and Ross Martineau, while Nina Saraos plays the keyboard. The musical comedy opens tonight at Puhi Theatrical Playhouse.

“It’s just such special show,” he said. “A love Carrasco called it “one of a kind.” letter to theater and people of the theater. “You’ve never seen a show like this before. I’m so glad we get to do it here.” It’s just a pure night of fun.”

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A little help to get into shape

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advanced, she provides a very personal and engaging story of how she came from a place of dissatisfaction and found her way to a happier, more peaceful and more vibrant life through discovering yoga and making it a part of her daily life. From this journey, CYNTHIA & ED JUSTUS she has not only changed her life, SPECIAL TO TGIFR!DAY she has helped to inspire others to do the same, using social ow are your New Year’s media as well. resolutions going so far? “Yoga Girl” provides us with stepOurs? Well, one of the by-step movements along with resolutions nearly all of us make thoughts to encourage a peaceful (including us) is to “get into outlook and positive state of mind. better shape this year.” Hearin’ the Rachel has also included several of groans? her own personal food and bevYet one of the best ways for erage recipes that help to nourish anyone to gently get back into both mind and body. a stronger, more limber body is All in all, “Yoga Girl” is an exmay look like a daunting pose, through yoga. You may already cellent example of helping us to it is only an example to show be doing this, or thinking about you how far you can go if you so remember that no matter what’s doing it (or not), but one of the going on, you can always make a desire. great things about yoga is that With “Yoga Girl,” author Rachel change for the better — right now. it is accessible to someone who has hardly ever exercised, all the Brathen gives us not only a ••• well-presented guide to the basic Ed and Cynthia Justus are the way to people who are able to do poses just like you see on the staple of moves, stretches and owners of The Bookstore in positions for both beginner and cover of this book. Though this Hanapepe.

of the public, and gates will open at 4 p.m. The event will be held on the beach near Shenanigan’s restaurant. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Magic! is composed of songwriter and record producer Nasri Tony Atweh (lead vocals, guitar), Mark Pellizzer (guitar, vocals), Alex Tanas (drums, backing vocals) and Ben Spivak (bass, backing vocals). The Canadian band is most noted for its debut single, “Rude,” which peaked at number one in seven countries, including No. 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, the single went platinum three times in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America database. Guests should enter the base through the south gate entrance just before mile marker 29 off Kaumualii

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Highway. Direction signs will be posted and security will direct traffic. Free parking will be available on base and visitors are reminded that all vehicles will be subject to search. Visitors are advised to bring no outside food or beverages, flying objects (drones), coolers, tents, pets, weapons (including knives of all types) or drugs. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Due to increased security requirements, attending adult visitors are asked to have a valid identification card with a photo of them. Children under the age of 16 are not required to have identification. An example of accepted identification would be a driver’s license or state of Hawaii ID card. Motorcycles welcome; riders must wear helmet, boots, bright colored long sleeved shirt/jacket or reflective vest. Info: 335-4446

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ew Year’s night was “just another night,” said Ed Justus of the Talk Story Bookstore. Every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., the town bustles with fun and activity when the sun sets and the Hanapepe Friday Night Festival and Art Walk comes to life along the main road through historic Hanapepe Town. Hosted by the Hanapepe Economic Alliance, the festive atmosphere opens doors to meeting the local

artists and gallery owners under an umbrella of aromatic food and music from local musicians. “We were open on Christmas, as well,” Justus said. “There were some vendors who took advantage of the holiday by not coming out, but for those who did, this was just another night.” You can read the reviews on the social media, but there is nothing like experiencing the nightfall in person.

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