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Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  September 6 – Island of Peace; September 13 – In the Real Old Style; September 20 – Sea Turtle Serenade; September 27 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. 
Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. 
Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 2 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; September 9 – Gifts of the Ancestors; September 16 – No Concert Scheduled; September 23 – For the Birds; September 30 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  September 3 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; September 10 – Hanalei Slack Key; September 17 – Honoring Raymond Kane; September 24 – `Ohana Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. 
Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 1 – Ahupua`a,- Island to the Sea; September 8 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; September 15– Legends of Slack Key; September 22 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Moloka`i; September 29 – Heart of Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit

Kauai

Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.
  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon

Kauai

Sunday, September 3:
Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon.
  Kaua`i’s tropical paradise is the backdrop for this world-class event. The Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon participants pass hula dancers and Taiko drum troupes along the course while viewing striking mountain and ocean views.   The marathon and half-marathon events begin on Poipu Road in front of the Poipu Shopping Village. Participants must attend the Expo, occurring Friday & Saturday (see event information above), to pick up race packet and bib.  The marathon finisher’s party and awards ceremony is located on the oceanfront lawn at The Sheraton Kaua`i Resort, 2440 Ho`onani Rd., Koloa, beginning at 8 a.m. Marathon time is 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Registration Fee (see website).  For more information and to register visit http://www.thekauaimarathon.com/.

Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo

Kauai

Friday & Saturday, September 1 & 2:
Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo.  Savvy fitness enthusiasts and families from all over the U.S. and several countries will gather on Kaua`i to see and sample the latest in athletic footwear, apparel, fitness equipment, nutrition, and cross training prior to experiencing The Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon.  Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, 1071 Poipu Rd., Koloa.  Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk

Kauai

Saturday, September 2:
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk. 
Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free.