Happy Enchalata Band 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today Storybook Theatre, Hanapepe Storybook Theatre of Hawai‘i presents a monthly event called ‘Dakine Peace Garden Party’ being held in, and raising funds for, the Spark M. Matsunaga International Children’s Garden of
Happy
Enchalata Band
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today
Storybook Theatre, Hanapepe
Storybook Theatre of Hawai‘i presents a monthly event called ‘Dakine Peace Garden Party’ being held in, and raising funds for, the Spark M. Matsunaga International Children’s Garden of Peace. Friday night is ‘Art Night’ in Hanapepe town and the stores, restaurants and galleries are open.
The Happy Enchalata Band was started by two pickers from upper Michigan in 1985. Current members are Marty Sheffer (mandolin, banjo, guitar and vocals), Denice Sheffer (vocals and percussion), Bill Dick (fiddle) and Larry Heller (bass). The band’s name is derived from a story about the lyrics of a song called “That’s the way the world Goes ‘Round” written by John Prine. The show is free and open to the public with donations to Storybook Theatre being gratefully accepted. Storybook Theatre is located at 3814 Hanapepe Road.
‘Parallel Lives’
7 p.m. today, Saturday;
4 p.m. Sunday
KAPA Theatre, Puhi
This hilarious 80-minute comedy is a series of seven sketches that explore various relationships. The two-woman cast play the roles of both men and women ranging from five year olds in church to barflies in a honky-tonk bar. The show is a playful post-feminist satire that in many ways is a celebration of the diversity of women’s perspectives and experiences. “Parallel Lives” will play for three consecutive weekends through March 8. Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Ticket costs: adults, $20; students and seniors, $15. Seating is limited to 40 seats per show. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations call, 245-7700.
KAPA Theatre is located at 4411 Kikowaena St. in Puhi. Look for the large gray warehouse across from KCC and behind the Harley Davidson store. This show is not appropriate for children under 16-years old.
Band Champs state-wide competition
7:30 p.m. today
Kaua‘i War Memorial
Four up-and-coming rap and reggae bands from Waimea and Kapa‘a High Schools take center stage tonight for Hawai‘i’s first-ever music band talent search, Band Champ: Tommy Patch and MC Chad; Roots Deep; 2nd Nature; and Sixth Sense.
This first semi-final competition will name the Kaua‘i band that will represent the island during the finale on O‘ahu March 21 at Pipeline Café. The finale will be taped and televised on KHON-TV (Fox) March 25. Headlining is “Ten Feet.” Tickets are $10 and available at the following outlets: Kmart; Kaua‘i Music and Sound; Jack Wada Electronics and Hanalei Surf for $10. Burger King customers who purchase a value meal can receive a $5 voucher to redeem at the locations above. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Kupaianaha
benefit concert
7 p.m. Saturday
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Kupaianaha, with Pat Cockett, Manulele Clarke and Pancho Graham will perform a benefit concert for Kukulu Kumuhan ‘O Anahola, a newly formed foundation for Anahola keiki and teenagers.
Translated the organization’s name means “Building together self-identity through cultural values.” The intent is to host monthly family events at the Anahola Homestead Park pavilion. The foundation was formed in response to the three teen suicides that took place in Anahola last October.
Tickets to the Kupaianaha benefit concert are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at the following outlets: Hanalei Video; Paradise Music, Princeville and Bounty Music, Kapa‘a. For more information or to volunteer call Manu, 821-1698.
Smart Cycling class
Today and Saturday
AARP office at 3178 Kuhio Hwy
Kaua‘i Path with the League of American Bicyclists will sponsor their first class in Lihu‘e. Participants will learn not only the basics in bicycle maintenance, but also practice techniques for riding in traffic. There will be four hours of classroom instruction and five hours in the saddle.
Semi-retired physician and vice president of Kaua‘i Path, Randy Blake and League certified instructor Jeri El-Swaity will co-teach the two-day course from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the AARP office in Lihu‘e. Cost is $60. To reserve a space e-mail oneislandguy@mac.com or call Blake at 635-8823.
Sierra Club Outings
Saturday and Sunday
Open to the public, this hike of Kukui Trail at Waimea Canyon has beautiful views of Waimea Canyon on the descent to Waimea River. It’s a strenuous five- mile round-trip hike. Call Kathy Valier, 826-7302.
On Sunday Sierra Club with the Surfrider Foundation host a Fuji Beach clean-up. Help restore this family beach by removing litter. Bags, tools and refreshments provided. Call Karen Tilley, 821-8008.
E Kanikapila Kakou
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
Island School main hall
E Kanikapila Kakou is an informal backyard Hawaiian music jam session promoting aloha through song among Kaua‘i residents by showcasing Hawai‘i’s diverse and talented composers, musicians and kumu hula sharing songs and chants. This week Eric Lee, composer and song writer for Na Kama Trio. This Garden Island Arts Council sponsored event happens every Monday through April.
KSA Members Show
Members Show exhibit
Tomorrow through March 27
Kaua‘i Society of Artists presents 63 Kaua‘i artists in a range of media and styles. Instead of an opening reception there will be a closing reception 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 27 with a People’s Choice Award presented at that time.
For more information call John at 821-8022.
Nordic Walking
Classes begin Tuesday
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Fitness walking was specially designed to utilize Nordic walking poles. It’s a low-impact, total-body exercise for all ages and physical conditions. Nordic Walking instructor Esti Grinpas offers this two-week class from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for consecutive weeks. Total cost is $18. Poles provided. Pre-registration is required through Adult Education at 274-3390.
Malama Koke‘e
Hana Wai Pono
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5 to 8
Camp Sloggett, Koke‘e
YWCA of Kaua‘i is hosting a Koke’e Stream clearing project and establishment of a rainforest native plant garden on the Camp Sloggett grounds, spearheaded by Na Ki‘ai ‘O Koke‘e — the Stewards of Koke’e — a newly formed community-based, project-oriented organization.
Lodging at the camp will be free to all volunteers Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come first-bed basis. Food and beverages will also be provided during the workdays. Bring gardening gloves, boots and eye protection, rakes, shovels, loppers, chain saws and weed eaters. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 8 there will be a festival including all-day live music including KANU Ukes, Na ‘Opio ‘O Halele’a Tahitian Dancers, Papa’a Bay Boys,Shilo Pa and John Cruz with Sean Carillo. There are a few spots open for artists and crafters interested in having a booth (no fee) and community organizations interested in having an information booth.
Rain or shine — there will be plenty of big tents. Please leave pets at home. For more information call or fax, 335-0710.
Watercolor class
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday
Kathy Kovala will to teach watercolor classes out doors. The beginning class that is usually six weeks is being condensced. The next two classes will be Wednesday and March 11. Cost is $275. A second class on how to paint foliage and flowers is being offered at the home of Jean Camp. Cost is $200. Call for locations or to register, 715-360-9929; e-mail kathykovala@msn.com
