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Week of Friday, October 31, 2014 | Vol. 2, No. 44

Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend

Spooksville Get your scare on at Kukui Grove Center tonight

‘BOOK OF LIFE’ • SWAMPDADDY’S HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL • ‘FLAME OF THRONES’ Island Calendar and much, much more!

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IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT:

Top picks for the week

3. DANCE:

OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK FRI SAT SUN SOUP DINNER 5:30 TO 7 P.M. CALVARY CHAPEL Free soup dinner and harvest festival.

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‘Flame of Thrones’

4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI: Kalalea Juice Hale

6. FLICKS:

‘Book of Life’

7. TUNES:

Swampdaddy

8-9. CHECK DA SCENE:

CKMS craft fair

10. FAMILY FUN:

Kukui Grove Halloween Fest

11. ART:

‘State of the Art’

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CENTENNIAL PAINA 5 P.M. SMITH’S TROPICAL PARADISE The Kauai Historical Society 2014 Centennial Paina with entertainment by Cyril Pahinui, Larry Rivera, Kahili Boys, Peter Moon, Jr. and Jeff Au Hoy. Fine art, silent auction and food will be available. $75.

FIRST SATURDAY 5 TO 8 P.M. KAPAA TOWN First Saturday of every month is art walk, vendors, crafts, musicians, food and more.

BOOK SIGNING 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. KAUAI MUSEUM Author of “Anahola, Kauai’s Mystic Hawaiian Village” Aggie Marti-Kini will be signing her book at the Kauai Museum Ohana Day.

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Cyril Pahinui will be performing at Smith’s Tropical Paradise during The Kauai Historical Society Centennial Paina.

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AEROBICS CLASSES 8:30 A.M. ALL SAINTS GYM Carol Yasutake is having aerobics classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $12. 822-3817

ALIVE AND WELL 2:30 P.M LIHUE PUBLIC LIBRARY The fables of Aesop have served for ages as honored examples of wisdom and morals. Internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte will weave these fables as she tells of Aesop’s life with her unique creativity and music.

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‘Flame of Thrones’ party to ignite Aston

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alloween is the time of year for spooks, specters and bags of candy, but for Lambda Aloha member Ross Martineau, Oct. 31 also marks his organization’s spookiest annual event, The Lambda Aloha Halloween Party. On All Hallows Eve, guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy an event that Martineau promises will be a lot of fun, featuring five projectors that will fill the walls and ceilings of the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel ballroom.

Partygoers can meet and greet one another at 7 p.m., then dance the night away until 1 a.m.  “It’s an opportunity to get out of the house and shake your shoes,â€? Martineau said. “Anyone who comes to our parties knows how much fun they are ‌ everyone is invited.â€?

Inspired by the popular book series “Game of Thrones,�

by George R. R. Martin, the party theme “Flame of Thrones� was the brain child of Lambda

Vice President Byron Barth.

Although guests may wear any costume of their choice, donning medieval garb would match the theme. A costume contest will award a prize for the best medieval/fantasy costume, Martineau said. Disk jockey Mike Dandurand will provide sound for the festivities. “Our parties allow people to forget about their worries of the day, and the costumes add a level of excitement,â€? said Martineau. Â

Established more than 10 years ago, Lambda Aloha benefits the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community on the island. “We started as a modest beach party and here we are at Aloha Beach with 150-200 attendees,� Martineau said.

This will be the nonprofit organization’s third annual Halloween party under Haunted Hale.

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Making healthy history

TASTE OF KAUAI

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ear mile marker 14 in Anahola, a bright orange building with a hand-made sign portrays a blossoming Hawaiian woman. She’s holding a glass of green juice in one hand and a basket of fruit in the other.

Kalalea Juice Hale is painted over Kalalea Mountain and a small sign reads, “Local, Fresh, Organic.” It’s like a

Photos by Daniel Lane

Above: Olena and Beauty in da Beets cold-pressed juices.

Right: Robyn Curley and Chatson Barrett at Kalalea Juice Hale.

colorful oasis in the desert because when it comes to eating in Anahola, there are few healthy options.

“We are starting to turn the table on health and

it’s really needed in my hometown of Anahola,” says owner Carla Contrades-Barrett, whose family spans three generations and participates in the Hawaiian

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Organic shave ice with peanut butter and cacao powder.

Home Lands program. That family history may be why the service, food and location are saturated in good old-fashioned aloha.

Before opening the juice hale, Contrades-Barrett’s family ran a popular huli huli chicken stand. For 30 years, her mother, Kuini Contrades, made and sold lei during the spring and summer, and now she continues the tradition. Contrades-Barrett’s husband, Lopaka Barrett, is a professional builder who remodeled old buildings on the

property to continue the family’s food legacy.

Contrades-Barrett opened the shop in September as an endowment for her sons, Chatson and Kawai. Chatson Barrett, who’s been a private chef for three years, makes coldpressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and coffee. His girlfriend, Robyn Curley, is the taste tester who also makes juices and serves customers.

“We are making history right now,” says Barrett.

“We are the first juice bar in

Anahola to serve all organic ingredients.”

Keiki don’t care if it’s healthy, they just think it tastes good. Three white picnic tables with orange umbrellas are tucked alongside the driveway loop. At one, a woman opens her laptop to use the free WiFi while a young mother feeds her diaper-clad son. The only thing that remains of his açaí bowl is a purple O-ring surrounding his mouth.

The Next Level açaí bowl ($9.99), boasting 27 grams of protein, contains protein powder, kale and housemade coconut milk. It’s topped with apple bananas from Yoshii Farm in Moloaa, chunks of fresh coconut meat, honey, bee pollen, peanut butter and granola made by Kauai Kunana Dairy.

Cold-pressed juice has a jewel-toned color, nice body and exceptional nutrient levels. There are three cold-pressed juices available at Kalalea Juice Hale: Olena ($8.25) with carrots, orange, turmeric and mint; Kale Cure ($8.25) with cucumber, kale, apple, green papaya and lemon; and Beauty in da Beets ($8.25) with beets, apple, ginger and basil.

“Our equipment is expensive and so is organic produce, plus it takes time,” says Barrett, reflecting on the cost of his products.

“Because it’s cold-pressed, we are able to extract all of the nutrients, plus beneficial enzymes which help the digestive process.”

“Buying local and organic ingredients are important to us,” adds Curley. “We support the local economy by buying local. Plus, we surf, and all the pesticide runoff ends up in the ocean. We also care about the land and the health of the people.”

Barrett makes organic shave ice syrups with

whole fruit. You get two flavors for $5.50, which include lilikoi, strawberry, blueberry, mango, lychee, tangerine, lime, dragon fruit, banana and fruit punch. Vanilla ice cream is $1 extra and sweetened condensed milk is .75 cents.

Every morning at 5:30 a.m., Barrett cracks the husk off young and old coconuts. Water from young green ones will be used in the O.G. açaí bowl ($8.50).

Wrinkled, brown ones have the most meat, which Barrett grates and presses into coconut milk.

Fresh coconut milk is added to Kalalea Love

($7.60) a smoothie with strawberries, bananas, peanut butter, cacao nibs and cacao powder. For $1 extra, fresh coconut milk can be added to organic hot coffee ($2), or cold pressed iced coffee ($3.50).

“We want to provide the least processed and best ingredients,” says Barrett. “We know it’s local and fresh, so we can’t go wrong!” rrr Marta Lane, a Kauai-based food writer since 2010, offers food tours and is the author of ‘Tasting Kauai: Restaurants — An Insider’s Guide to Eating Well on the Garden Island.’

For more information, visit TastingKauai.com.

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‘Book of Life’ celebrates death

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t’s not surprising that a companion art book to the new animated film directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro has already been released. Steeped in Mexican folk art and inspired by that country’s holiday the Day of the Dead, “The Book of Life” is a visually stunning effort that makes up for its formulaic storyline with an enchanting atmosphere that sweeps you

into its fantastical world, or in this case, three worlds.

Bookended by amusing contemporary segments in which a sassy museum tour guide (Christina Applegate) hosts a group of skeptical school kids, the story concerns the romantic triangle among the free-spirited Maria (Zoe Saldana) and her two suitors: Manolo (Diego Luna), the scion of a long line of bullfighters, who really

wants to be a singer/guitarist; and the vainglorious Joaquin (Channing Tatum), a military hero who struts around with a huge display of medals on his chest.

The plot is set in motion by squabbling married gods La Muerta (Kate del Castillo) and Xibabla (del Toro regular Ron Perlman), who make a wager as to which of the two men Maria will choose. La Muerta, the ruler of the Land

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of the Remembered, places her bet on Manolo, while Xibabla, who oversees the dark Land of the Forgotten, puts his faith in Joaquin and thinks nothing of exerting his influence to determine the outcome.

To that end, he tricks Manolo into thinking that Maria has ventured into the Land of the Remembered, so the love-struck suitor sets off after her. While initially joyful to be introduced to the magical world containing all of his ancestors, Manolo is soon chagrined to discover that Maria is not there and sets off to find La Muerta to help him in his quest, stopping first at the Cave of Souls to consult with the Candle Maker (Ice Cube) who’s in charge of The Book of Life. Meanwhile, the Land of the Living is beset by the villainous monster Chakal (Dan Navarro) and his gang of bandits, with the inevitable battle affecting the destinies of all concerned.

Acerbically commenting on the proceedings from the sidelines is the whiskered, elderly Grandma, hilariously voiced by Grey Griffin.

While the screenplay

by Gutierrez and Douglas Langdale may prove a little too convoluted for younger viewers, they will surely be swept up by the magical visuals depicting the three worlds and their — literally, not figuratively — wooden inhabitants (Tatum’s Joaquin is, again, literally squarejawed). Its frames packed with vibrantly colorful, detailed imagery inspired

by Latin American folklore and art, the computer-animated film looks particularly impressive in 3D.

Although thankfully devoid of the sort of winking, pop culture-inflected humor prevalent in so many current animated films, “The Book of Life” provides much amusement with its inspired musical choices. Besides the original score and songs by two-time Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla (“Brokeback Mountain,” ‘’Babel”) and veteran songwriter Paul Williams, there are fun, mariachi-flavored versions of such pop hits as Mumford and Sons’ “I Will Wait,” Radiohead’s “Creep” and Rod Stewart’s “Do You Think I’m Sexy?” among others. Luna and Saldana provide their own singing, with impressive results.

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Costume ball jams away Friday A costume ball with live music, comedy and prizes for best costumes should make for a memorable Halloween night.

Swampdaddy’s Halloween Costume Ball, featuring The Kauai Rhythm Kings and the comedy of emcee Ed Kaahea, is scheduled 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday at Joe’s on the Green, located at the Kiahuna golf course, 2545 Kiahuna Plantation Drive, in Koloa.

Kevin “Swampdaddy” Rogers, lead vocalist and harmonica player with the Kauai Rhythm Kings, is an R&B artist originally from Chicago.

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Kauai Rhythm Kings, from left, David Yukimura, sax; Jim Winkler, keyboards; Kevin “Swampdaddy” Rogers, vocals/harp; Conrad Matthews, drums; David Braun, trumpet; Don Kelly, guitar; and Ed Cook, bass/vocals.

“We have a great time playing at Joe’s with this very fun dance band and we will be rockin’ the Hal-

Kevin Rogers perfroms on his harp.

loween crowd!” Rogers said.

Rogers has hosted the KKCR Radio program, “Mardi Gras Soul Revue,” for the past 16 years.

“If you enjoy my radio program, this band is the live version,” he said.

He has formed three bands while on Kauai. The first was The Tongue & Groove Band, next came Swampdaddy, which is also his nickname, then in late 2012 he got together The Kauai Rhythm Kings

with some of the same musicians and focused on bringing swing, rhythm and blues and soul music to the island.

Rogers said they have some of the best musicians on the island, and have opened for Leon Russell, Los Lobos, and The Marshall Tucker Band.

“This dance band has a horn section as well as keyboards, guitar, and one of the best rhythm sections around,” Rogers said.

The former Tongue and Groove Band played on Halloween at Joe’s on the Green between 1998 and 2006. With Halloween on a Friday this year, the Kauai Rhythm Kings want to revive that tradition.

“We sort of debuted at Joe’s on the Green last year,” Rogers said. “That went over really well with a great crowd, and hopefully we can get that same fun crowd down there Friday.”

Local comic legend Ed

Kaahea is taking a break from the middle of his “Older Than Dirt” tour to emcee the Halloween event.

Known for his Kalei Egg commercials as well as his movie and television appearances, Kaahea will get the crowd warmed up with comedy routines and raffle off door prizes.

Tickets are available at the door for $13 and online, with a $2 service charge, at www.longhairproductions.com.

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CHECK DA SCENE Jessika Montoya, Joe Adorno

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he girls are working and Grandpa Alan is home watching the grandkids,” said Annette Hashimoto of Kaila Kauai on Saturday. “We have to come out because the holidays have already started.”

Hashimoto was one of more than 20 vendors at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School media class fundraiser.

“We have three fairs and a breakfast scheduled,” said Kevin Matsunaga, the CKTV

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Following the Saturday event, CKTV has scheduled another fair for Nov. 8, which will be combined with Troy Lazaro & Rockstar Fitness for a Zumbathon from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Kilohana playcourt. The final fair takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1

p.m. Dec. 6 at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School cafeteria.

“We can’t make all of the fairs, since we’ll be doing the All Saints’ fair in Kapaa,” said Joe Adorno of Two Guys with Aloha Shirts. “That’s our church so we have to support them.”

Matsunaga said vendors interested in participating in the upcoming fairs can call Gayle Konishi at 332-8483 for more information or to register.

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Halloween explosion at the mall

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he kids have been getting better and better,” said Tiffany Dodge of Aloha Dance Studios. “What they do with latex is pure creativity.”

Zombies, ghouls and monsters have been on the prowl each weekend, and will come to a finale on Friday during the Kukui Grove Halloween Festival which opens registration at 4:30 p.m.

“We always look forward to this event at Kukui Grove,” said Stacie Chiba-Miguel, assistant real estate manager at Kukui Grove. “The Halloween Festival continues to grow each year. This is a good time to see the keiki dress up and enjoy all of the friendly competitions.”

The Howl & Scream and the Keiki Costume contest returns to Center Stage with KQNG Radio Group. Ron Wiley will guide the field, which will have limited space. This means registration is on a first come, first served basis

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Callie Racelo haunts the walkers.

Photos by Dennis Fujimoto

Alyssa Silva and Isabel Gampon of the Aloha Dance Studio make their way past the window display at Deja Vu Hawaii while waiting the start of their performance.

starting at 4:30 p.m.

Registration for the in-store trick-or-treating will also take place at that time, with free goody bags being distributed while supplies last.

Following the final screams of the keiki contest, the in-store trick-ortreating will start at 6:15 p.m.

The winners of the Kukui Grove Halloween

Kaytlen Akau of Aloha Dance Studio leads a line of ‘Thriller’ dancers.

Window Decorating contest also will be announced at that time.

Kukui Grove Center has featured a month-long program of Halloween and fall-themed events such as the Aloha Dance Studio Freaky Friday Haunted House, keiki and family activities and dance performances.

Throughout that month, merchants have

been competing to see who has the best Halloween-themed display, with shoppers voting on their favorite. The shoppers, by voting on Facebook or at the participating merchants, become eligible to win a $50 Kukui Grove Center gift card.

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n the absence of student robotic technicians and their mentors, skeletons take over the control board at the Kauaibots space.

A new guard is at the Kauaibots room is part of the Halloween week festivities.

Callie Racelo, Haley Locrem, Gabby Mahoney and Helena Medeiros are “piled.”

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The Galerie 103 exhibition area shows some artwork in the “State of the Art” exhibit. The right of the picture shows “Ducklips and Me” by Sally French. Below: “Narrow Escape” by Deyana Mielke.

More than just landscapes Galerie 103 display challenges Hawaiian art misconceptions

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n avid art collector, Bruna Strude holds a deep passion for art. And in 2009, she created Galerie 103, a place where artists could display their craftsmanship with purpose.

“I grew up surrounded by art,” Strude said.

Galerie 103 seeks to unite local, national and international artists. It features works of high-quality art that reflect global issues and the island’s unique environment — past and present.

The Poipu gallery’s most recent exhibit, “State of the

Art,” displays many art mediums including paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography by artists Strude, Carol Bennett, Margaret Ezekiel, Roberta Griffith, Tom Leiber, Deyana Mielke and Sally French.

French, once a visiting artist of residence at University of Hawaii Manoa, reflects her experiences at the school through her artwork and has one of the most prominent pieces in the gallery, the screen print “Ducklips and Me.” “It shows the generational gap between me and my students,” French

said. “It’s about my relationship with (them).”

Galerie 103, 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Road, No. 4, also showcases “3rd Saturday Film Night” in collaboration with the Independent Filmmakers of Kauai, created by Tony LeHoven.

“We are more of an artistic experience,” LeHoven said. “The people who are involved in the films are from Kauai.”

Different types of films are shown at the gallery every third Saturday of the month and free to the public.

Since the exhibit’s opening in September, the public has been invited to experience the different craftsmanships from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. And although the works are aesthetically pleasing, their purpose has

greater meaning, Strude said.

“One of our goals is to challenge misconceptions about regionalism and ethnic origin … to expand general awareness and to correct any lingering ideas that Hawaiian art is merely

focused on the celebration of natural beauty,” Strude said.

Strude also said it’s for this reason she intends to take Galerie 103, which artist friend Tom Leiber helped her create, to an international art fair during Art Basel Week in Miami, where she will set up at Aqua Art Fair 2014 in December. She wants those who come to the gallery to see the exhibitions and art in many forms.

“As an art collector myself, I make sure that art is accessible to everyone,” she said.

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