Week of Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 | Vol. 4, No. 44
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IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT:
Top picks for the week
3. COMMUNITY:
School of Rock by Hawaii Children’s Theatre
4. DINING OUT KAUAI: Margarita Magic
5. MUSIC:
Free Concert Fest
6. BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss’
7. CHECK DA SCENE KVMH Craft Fair
On the cover: The cast of School of Rock
OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK TODAY SATURDAY KAUAI BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7 to 10 p.m. KAUAI WAR MEMORIAL HALL Lihue and Hanapepe chapters anniversary social dance. Music by Natural Harmony. $5. 8TH ANNUAL PRINCEVILLE COMMUNITY FINE ARTS EXHIBIT 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Community Center North Shore artists will be sharing drawings, paintings, ceramics and sculptures never before exhibited on Kauai. Info: 826-6687 AHA MELE 6 to 7 p.m., All Saint’s Episcopal Church Featuring The Welch Family. Free concert series to support the reconstruction of Kauai’s only pipe organ and music program.
VETERANS DAY PARADE 10 a.m. Starts at Vidinha Stadium Route goes on Rice Street.
sculptures never before exhibited on Kauai. Info: 826-6687
SANTA PAWS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kauai Humane Society. Pet pictures with Santa Claus. Suggested donation of $40 or more. Proceeds go to help with animal care. BIKE WITH A DOC 7 a.m., Kapaa Neighborhood Center Join Dr. Derek Johnson for a light breakfast and a talk on bone and joint care, followed by a bike ride on Ke Ala Hele Makalae. ACE HARDWARE CRAFT FAIR: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. 8TH ANNUAL PRINCEVILLE COMMUNITY FINE ARTS EXHIBIT 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Community Center North Shore artists will be sharing drawings, paintings, ceramics and
CKTV HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Proceeds support the CKTV Advanced Media Class in their efforts to get to the Student Television Network Convention in California next March. Info: 645-0019 KAUAI ISLAND CRAFTERS FAIR 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Pacific. HOLY CROSS ALTAR SOCIETY ANNUAL BAZAAR 7 a.m. to noon, Holy Cross Catholic Church. The Ladies of Holy Cross Altar Society will have their annual bazaar at the parish hall. Info 651-8967. CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Hanapepe Library. Proceeds benefit the Hanapepe Public Library’s lecture series, reading incentive programs, cultural demonstration, cooking, and keiki activities. Info: 335-8418.
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SANTA PAWS Noon to 4 p.m., Kauai Humane Society. Pet pictures with Santa Claus. Suggested donation of $40 or more. Proceeds help with animal care. 8TH ANNUAL PRINCEVILLE COMMUNITY FINE ARTS EXHIBIT 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Community Center
TUESDAY KUPUNA GROUP 10:45 to noon, Princeville Community Center. Bring together the kupuna the second Tuesday of each month. There will be snacks, bingo, prizes and more. 212-8874 .
THURSDAY 8TH ANNUAL NA WAHINE ALAKAI O KAUAI (WOMEN LEADERS OF KAUAI) Smith’s Tropical Paradise. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment. YWCA Kauai is on a mission to empower women’s leadership.
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For those about to rock, we salute you. A box office hit, a popular Broadway production and now, on stage for the first time, “School of Rock” will be brought to the Kauai Memorial Convention Hall by the Hawaii Children’s Theatre on Friday, Nov. 11, and will run for three weeks until Sunday, Nov. 27. The film, written by Mike White which stars Jack Black as the lead character Dewey Finn, was adapted for the stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber who brought the movie to life on Broadway. And now, it’s going to be on stages across America for all to see. “I was six the first time I watched the movie and I fell in love with it,” said Pierce Bivens, who plays Dewey Finn in the play. “I loved Jack Black and I’ve loved everything he’s been in since then. Ed (Eaton) directed me in middle school and I loved working with him. He left after that which was sad, but then he came back to do this show and before I even knew it was School of Rock I wanted to do it to work with him again.” The play’s characters, as the contract for the production stipulates, are all under 18.
Webber’s ambition for the play was to push children onto the stage and find passion for theater, Eaton said. And for the play’s director, there’s nothing more gratifying than working with kids on stage. “I really love working with the youth,” Eaton said. “It’s a different experience, but it’s really exciting. I’ve loved the movie for many, many years and watching the play, you can really see how it translates to the stage.The movie is really about Dewey, and this keeps that, but this play will really show what the kids go through, more so than what the movie did and that’s the best part.” Bivens will lead the way as he teaches his students to “stick it to the man” and inspire his students to find their inner rock n’ roll. Joining him on stage is Taj Gutierrez, who will play Ned Schneebly, and Sabryn Rudinoff, who will portray Principal Rosalie Mullins. “I’m really excited,” Gutierrez said. “At first, I didn’t even know I wanted the role. But after some readings and call-backs, I fell in love with the part. I really relate to the part.
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orange concoction was placed at our table. At first, I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to drink it. But, after three glasses each, the pitcher was empty. A pitcher of margaritas at Mariachis’s is $32. It was worth it. Now, margaritas are not my usual drink of choice. I prefer rum to tequila, and usually only drink margaritas when I’m at a Mexican restaurant. I also exclusively order strawberry. But I will say Mariachi’s may have changed my mind about margaritas. It was smooth and flavorful, and I only tasted the tequila when we reached the bottom of the pitcher. Mariachi’s has two locations — one in Lihue and one in Kapaa. The Kapaa location is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Lihue spot is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Concert Fest features middle school band, chorus LIHUE — The grounds of the recently dedicated Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay will be the setting for a free Concert Fest from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday. Hosted by the KMS Choir Booster’s Club, the event helps with the fundraising efforts to get the Kapaa Middle School musical group to the Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California, during the spring. “This will be a totally busy day for us because we’re participating in the annual Veterans Day Parade,” said Mary Lardizabal, director of the Kapaa Middle School Ukulele Band and Chorus. “We
hope we’re near the top of the lineup because we shoot over to Wailua and open the doors to the Concert Fest.” On the entertainment lineup are hula performances by Kaliah Kaneakua and Tamateo Nui O Kauai. Musical presentations include Not My First Rodeo, Sam and Tristen Mahuiki; with sound provided by Hawaiian Muzik Factory. There will be vendors, games and food. “We’re truly grateful for the Hilton Garden Inn for making their site available to help us,” Lardizabal said.
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eady for a surprise? Recently in our bookstore, we happened upon the book “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss.” We couldn’t wait to open it! WOW! Sure, most of us are familiar with Theodor Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss) numerous children’s books with wonderfully wacky and whimsical artwork framing his unforgettable tales. Whether it be “The Cat in the Hat,”“The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,”“Green Eggs and Ham,” or any other of his memorable books, his artistic style was unique unto itself with its giddy yet strange-looking creatures, bizarre landscapes, and outrageous plants.
However, these adult works of art were personal, never shown to the public, stretching back to the 1920’s, and yet were the precursor to the children’s books first published we know today. Geisel’s personal art is a fascinating and intriguing array of satire expressed through differing styles and mediums. From pencil drawings, watercolor landscapes, surrealism, modernism, sculptures and beyond, his trademark whimsy is present throughout. Some of the most interesting ones (in our opinion) are his three-dimensional art pieces presented as hunting trophies! His attention to surface detail and especially the types of materials he used is truly fascinating! We also truly love his societal social commentary displayed through caricatures that border on the burlesque, with just the right blend of wit, parody and sarcasm. Delicious! Also, the palette of colors is quite vibrant compared to the muted tones of the children’s books. These works are certainly not for the little ones! There are adult themes all-throughout, which is what makes this
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excited than I am nervous.” Playing a main character on stage is a dream for many young actors, especially for Rudinoff, who was has been waiting patiently for her opportunity to grace the stage in a lead role. “It’s really, really fun,” Rudinoff said. “I was always in the ensemble that was in the high parts and I was always wanted a main part. But the adults usually get the main roles. But this is so different. I’ve had to step in really late, sometimes two hours before curtain to take someone’s place so I thought it was going to be really hard, but it’s been a breeze because I like this role and it’s really fun. When I watched the Broadway show, I just kept thinking how fun it would be to play Rosalie.”
Debra Blachowiak, the producer of School of Rock, is grateful for the opportunity to showcase Kauai’s young talent on stage. “It’s a state premiere, so it is really thrilling for us to do this. We had to go through an application process and be selected, but we feel very fortunate. The audience will be treated to extremely, high quality production. While it is a youth production, the kids are outstanding in their roles and I think they’ll enjoy it. I don’t want them to not come and say later, ‘Oh i can’t believe I missed that i heard it was so good!’ I don’t want that.” Tickets will be available from the cast and crew, at various outlets around Kauai, online at the HCT website, www. hawaiichildrenstheatre.org and at the door. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.
Cast and crew of ‘School of Rock’ For HCT’s production of School of Rock, Pierce Bivens is bringing the lead character Dewey Finn to life, joined by Sabryn Rudinoff playing Rosalie Mullins. The roles of Ned Schneebly and Patty are played by Taj Gutierrez and Trinity Kerwin. The students are: Isabella Bivens, Jackson Gamby, Zeke Gamby, Fiona Godsill, Emily Hartshorn, Katy Hoesel, Tanner Hubbard, Jacob Lester, Taylor Mielke-Suizu, Anais Offley, Charles O’Neill, Melina Ventura, and Anamika Whittingham. The rest of the company plays a variety ofroles throughout the show and they are: Kala’e Abrams, Francesca Bivens, Noah Cabello, Christian Core, Cole Diamond,Isaac Dubey, Mackenzie Franks, Kahana Heen, Makaya Kaduce, Blade Kanekuni, Mia Laver, Nai’a Lovell, Kaile Mckeown,Margaret McLeod, Mia Odell, Miki Pedronan, Alex Peer, Emma Pinkston, Sean Randol, Daria Semenova, Carmen Swanson,Manu Trujillo, Kasiah Vercelli and Callie Yavinsky. Musical youth production is directed by Ed Eaton with musical direction shared by Dolly Kanekuni, Jeremy Hartshorn from Bandwagon and orchestral direction by Mike Odo. Team Rock is flourishing under the leadership of Tani Ishino and Bailey Hutton, stage managers. Steve Whitney returns as sound engineer, lighting design and operation will be handled by Eaton assisted by Ishino. Sets this year will be designed and built by Ron Horoshko and Ed Anderson. Administrator and producer duties have been carried through by Erin Gaines and Debra Blachowiak.
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arin Panui of Mailelani’s said Jacqueline Kelley came all the way from Maui to get a Micro Cuddle Buddy Saturday at the Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital’s annual craft fair. “This is something I’ve had,” Panui said. “I just beefed it up a little and made it with some different fabric, and now, it’s selling really good.” Mailelani’s was one of 19 vendors who filled the main hallway of the KVMH medical center and overflowed onto the front yard, sharing space with food preparers. “This is one of the KVMH Auxiliary’s main fundraisers for the year,” said Steve Kline, the KVMH occupational
therapist. “It’s an early shop for Christmas and provides funds for the auxiliary’s efforts at helping the hospital as well as offering scholarships for Westside students.” This weekend’s schedule of craft fairs include the Ace Hardware, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall; Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and craft vendors at the Veterans Day Parade at the Historic County Building from 10 a.m., and the Kapaa Middle School Ukulele Band and Chorus Concert Fest at the Garden Inn Hilton in Wailua from noon to 5 p.m.
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