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Sunday, February 18, 2007

www.kathysart.com FREE ART GIFTS




You will find AMAZING artwork on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Here is the latest news from Carol Yotsuda who is head of Garden Isle Arts Coucil there.

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2007 opened on Monday, February 12 in the true spirit of Kanikapila with two songbirds from Maui -- Lei'ohu Ryder and Maydeen I'ao.

New to the Garden Island Arts Council's popular Hawaiian music program, this delightful "package deal" comprised of two talented composer/musicians/hula dancer really GOT the grassroots concept of the program and delivered in style to the packed house audience of EKK regulars from Kaua'i, mainland snowbirds, and many first time visitors and local folks. All the new folks wondered why they had been missing such a great time all these years; all the returnees left with "it's another great year for EKK!"

Beginning with an hour for the ukulele gang where over fifty instrument-strumming participants had some special attention learning the chords and strumming of a beautiful prayer, visitors and returnees were welcomed with leis of aloha made by Fran Nestel.

GIAC co-founder Arnold Meister and EKK coordinator for ten years Nathan Kalama were recognized. Nathan chanted an "oli" for Grandma Isabella Iida who had attended EKK for the past 23 years until her recent passing. Also, acknowledged was Dave Boynton who was taken from us this past week.

Lei'ohu shared her genealogy and her family connections to Kaua'i which goes back several generations. The songs she composed had wonderful stories steeped in mythology, history, and the values held dear by her ancestors. So many practices she learned and accepted as a child took on new meaning as she came to understand them as an adult; many of these practices are written into the lyrics of her songs. She pointed out that ancestors navigate us through our lives by teaching us the values that are important, and she passes these values on in her songs.

She shared stories about growing up and how very little went unnoticed in the very small community she called home. She and other kids who helped themselves to the delicious legs of the octopus drying on the lines could not go unpunished because everyone was related so everyone's misdeed was easily found out.

A seventh grade teacher at I'ao school, Lei'ohu wanted her students to experience life that is authentic and learn the excitement of plugging into the earth. She wrote grants that made it possible to take 50 - 60 students out to the "rainbow classroom" -- the great outdoors. It was a true learning experience and reality check for the young student who brought her blow dryer along to no avail and to the colleagues who asked, "Where's the toilet?" followed by a look of dismay when Lei'ohu pointed out to the bushes.

She later shared with me that young Ikaika Brown was her student and wrote his first song at age 12 called "Kalo Man", a song that came out of such experiences that go beyond the four walls. Ikaika, his Dad Kevin Brown and sister Kaena are EKK favorites who presented at EKK several years ago.

She pointed out the importance of being free so that when the song keeps coming out from the drawer where the ukulele is stored or when the music moves, you, you need to be free to create. She and Maydeen shared the song "Kapua Hele O Kalani" which came to her when she was traveling in Switzerland. "Kaula", a haunting melody about what is left of the sacred island; legend says that Kauai and Niihau were once one island which blew apart when the first sacrifice was made. "Kilauano" is a song that offers joy to Kauai and is birthed to remember families that went before us.

Four songs were taught to the audience; it was amazing to hear so many voices harmonizing in song. In addition to the melodies that the participants found so wonderful to sing, Maydeen is like a petite bombshell that explodes into hula bringing the songs to life. For one song she invited members of the audience to dance with her.

"Na Mele O Kilauiano" speaks of the winds of Polihale. She shared the meanings hidden in the translations of the lyrics, describing the mountains and the stories and records of the ancestors that lived in the area called Polihale. This is a song she wrote with her grandmother and mentor, Mahilani Poepoe.

"Wailau", written by Lei'ohu, is a song that talks about the cloak or spirit of the ancestors. "Na Lei Oki A Kaha" is a song Lei'ohu composed for Halau Hula O Kalakaua in Okinawa.

"He Mele Ku'uipo", a wedding song that Lei'ohu had written for "George & Ewalina's wedding" was shared with the group and dedicated to newlyweds present that night -- longtime EKK participant Elaine Spence and new hubby Harold Clement who is a new receuit to EKK.

The prayer "Perfection of Grace", which was earlier taught to the ukulele group, was the last song shared. The evening was wrapped up with "Hawai'i Aloha", a song that never fails to bring a look of amazement to the faces of visitors.

This Sunday, we celebrate the 2007 EKK year with a formidable team of talents IN CONCERT -- the incomparable Ledward Kaapana, one of the slack key legends featured on the Grammy award winning Hawaiian music CD*, entertainer extraordinaire Brother Noland whose musical messages run deep and reach out to many, fantastic kiho'alu artist Hawaiian Boy Mike Kaawa, and one of the youngest and fastest rising musical talents Brittni Paiva.

The Concert is on Sunday, February 18, 7:00 pm at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are available at the door.

On Monday at 6:00 pm. Noland, Mike and Brittni continue the sharing in the intimate setting of the Island School mainhall with the second week of E Kanikapila Kakou.

Not a weekend to be missed!!! Come and enjoy a Kaua'i style musical experience - E Kanikapila Kakou.

Carol Kouchi Yotsuda

Celebrating 30 years of "bringing ARTS to the people and people to the ARTS
E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Program is funded in part by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, the County of Kaua'i Office of Economic Development, and Garden Island Arts Council supporters. Space generously provided by Island School.

Garden Island Arts Council programs are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawai'i and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

*"Hawaiian Slack Key Legends - Maui Live" produced by Daniel Ho and George Kahumoku, Jr.

Note: The above painting by me is called "Poi Pounder" it is a 36x48 oil on canvas from my Hawaiian Legacy series. Check out my Cafe Press store for gifts and more with this image.

Aloha, Kathy

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Garden Isle Arts Council, Kauai,HI


A happy participant in GIAC's Van Gogh! program

Art happenings, etc. on Kauai, HI

MID-FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

for upcoming events through May 2007, log on to www.gardenislandarts.org/news
or email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance

Airport Window Display (Aloha Airlines side)
NEW! LAUHALA - Hat Weavers and Basket Makers
Airport Window Display (Hawaiian Airlines side)
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through the Hawai'I Tourism Authority
In cooperation with the County of Kaua'I
Office of Economic Development
(open to all passengers in transit)

Tuesday, February 13, noon
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii curated exhibition
“Dark Clouds Over Paradise: the Hawai’I Internees Story”
Hawaiians of Japanese Ancestry interned during World War II
Traveling exhibition plus guest lecturer Dennis Ogawa of UH
Followed by a reception.
Kauai Community College Library, Learning Resource Center
Public invited
Traveling exhibition will be up until April 13.
Library hours MWF 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
TThu 7:30 am – 7:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact: Michael Gmelin, 245-8233

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10:00 am
Valentine's Day Open House and Party to celebrate 23 years
Auntie Angeline Locey's Spa
Anahola

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
“The Hanalei Bay Ahupua’a” by Dr. Carl Berg
Chief Scientist for the Hanalei watershed hui
Multi-media presentation on the restoration of Hanalei’s
forests, rivers, streams ocean
Princeville Library
Free & Open to the public
Contact: Dotty Nakea

Friday, Feb. 16, 11:30 am
Kauai Chamber of Commerce present
Kelvin Taketa, President & CEO of Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii’s Nonprofit Sector 2006
-How the nonprofit sector has changed in the last 5 years
$36 Chamber Members/$56 Guests/ $350 for table of 10
$10 more after Feb 9 registration
Contact: 245-7363

Friday, Feb 16, 7:00 pm
Kauai Recycling for the Arts present
Glass Artist Chuck Vanetta slide presentation
And dessert potluck
Kauai Resource Center, Ahukini
Glass Blowing Classes from Feb 13 – March 18
Limited to 8 students per class
Contact: 632-0555
Tuesday – Friday, 9 am – 1 pm

Feb 16, 23
Beginners: 9 - 11 am
Experienced: 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Glass Beadmaking Class
Kauai Resource Center
$35
Contact: Kathy Cowan, 632-0555

February 16 – 18
“The Power of Music” presents
Three-day workshop on songwriting
& recording for musicians at any
Stage in their careers.
Presenters: Nashville music industry stars -
Kathy Mattea & Jon Vezner;
Berklee College of Music professors -
Stephen Webber and Pat Pattison
Register: (808)821-1857
www.steelgrass.org

February 17, 6 – 10 pm
“The Land and Her People” Drawings & Photographs
shot on Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Oahu and Kahoolawe
Dawn Jewell opens from 7 – 8
Millicent with Dan the Man from 8 – 10
Contact: Millicent, 651-1090

Saturday, February 17, 7:00 pm
“Unwrapped” – an original theatre production created
by six talented young Kauai women during a three-week
intensive theater workshop called “What Girls Know, Kauai”
directed by New York actress/director Brenda Currin
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Co-sponsored by the YWCA, Island School,
Dept. of Health/Ctr for Disease Control
Suggested Donation: $10 adults
Contact: Leanne, 245-5959, ext 229

Saturday, Feb 17, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
“Mixed Plate” or “Women Speak”
Every other Saturday beginning Feb 17
The Grinds Café, Eleele
Contact: Blu Dux 332-0952

Sunday, February 18, 2007
3:30 pm – View the Estate, refreshments
4:30 pm – Presentation by Gaye Chen (1 hour)
“Waikiki: A History of Forgetting and Remembering”
with Gaye Chen
Wallis Estate on Ekolu St, Isenberg Tract, across from Wilcox Hospital
Free to public (donations welcome)
Contact: John 821-8022, ksa@kauaisocietyofartists.org
http://www.kauaisocietyofartists.org

Sunday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.
E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2007 OPENING CONCERT
Ledward Kaapana, Mike Kaawa, Brother Noland Plus Brittni Paiva
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
$30/$25
$40 at door
Hawaiian Music Huts, Princeville & Coconut Plantation
Bounty Music, Kapaa
Scotty's Music, Kalaheo
Island Soap & Candle, Koloa
Kaua'i Discount Activity, Nawiliwili
Garden island Arts Council - will call
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

Monday, February 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 2
Presenters - Mike Kaawa & Brother Noland & Brittni Paiva
Island School Main Hall
Contact:

Feb. 19 – 23 (5 half days); 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kathy Kovala’s watercolor classes
“Techniques & Tricks of Watercolor”
Hawaiian Church, Koloa
$275, all levels
Contact: Kathy Kovala 715.360.9929 or 808.742.5220
misis@starband.net
www.kathykovala.com for supply list & indepth info

Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
$30/$10
Contact: Kaua'I Concert Association, 245-SING

Friday, Feb 23
Beginners: 9 - 11 am
Experienced: 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Glass Beadmaking Class
Kauai Resource Center
$35
Contact: Kathy Cowan, 632-0555

Friday, Saturday, Feb 23 – 24, 7 pm
Sunday, Feb 25, 4 pm
Friday, Saturday, March 2 – 3, 7 pm
Sunday, March 4, 4 pm
Kauai Community Players present:
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
An irreverent fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays
Starring Ed Eaton, Ross Martineau, and Mike Scarbo
KAPA Rehearsal Space & Theater
4411-E Kikowaena Rd in Puhi, turn off Highway between
Grove Farm Office and Harley Shop
Contact: KCP Hotline, 245-7700

Saturday, February 24, 7 pm
“the Power of Music” series presents
Cultural artist Latif Bolat
Turkish and Sufi devotional & spiritual music
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Tickets at the door
Info: Call (808)821-1857
www.steelgrass.org

Saturday, February 24, 7 pm
Small Town with Dan the Man
Small Town Coffee Company
Contact: Millicent, 651-1090

Waimea Town Celebration
Waimea Sugar Mill, Waimea Town
Friday, February 23, 2007
Entertainment 5:00 – 11:30 pm
Michelle Walker, Kainani Kahaunaele,
Ben Kali & Friends, Honunape,
Na Kama, Los Kauai Anos
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Entertainment & Events 10:00 am – 11:35 pm
Heaven Sent, Ice Cream Contest, Ukulele Contest,
Lahapa Hula Halau, Local Breeze, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko,
Fantasy, Kawao, Ho’aikane, Natural Vibrations
Saturday Events: Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race,
29th Annual Captain Cook Caper Fun Run, 9th Ukulele Contest,
7th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Hat Lei Contest,
7th Annual Lappert’s Ice Cream Eating Contest,
Mountainball Tournament, 6th Annual Waimea Round-Up Rodeo,
2nd Annual Radio Control Car Races,
Waimea Theatre Benefit Silent Auction,
Encore Showing of “Mana” by Denjiro Sato
Sponsored by West Kauai Business & Professional Association
Contact: info@wkbpa.org
Christine Faye, 337-1005 waimeasugar@hawaiilink.net
www.wkbpa.org

February 23, 24, 25, 2007
E Pili Kakou I Ho’okahi Lahui Hula Retreat
Distinguished Na Kumu Hula presenters
And many local Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
2007 Honoree – Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Contact Emma Ho’omahielani Rogers
www.epilikakou-kauai.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Service for Dave Boynton
Kokee State Park

Sunday, February 25, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Walter Keale at the Shutter's Lounge
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Contact: Jodi Omo

Monday, February 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 3
Presenter – Walter Keale
Island School Main Hall
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

Tuesday, February 27
Business After Hours – JJ’s Broiler
Hosted by Hawaii Superferry
$10 Members; $20 Guests
Register: Hawai’I Superferry

Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
Poulenc Trio
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
$25/$10
Contact: Kaua'I Concert Association, 245-SING

March 1, 2, 3; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kathy Kovala’s watercolor class with Yoga
“Connecting with Your Creative Side”
Hawaiian Church, Koloa
$275, all levels
Contact: Kathy Kovala 715.360.9929 or 808.742.5220
misis@starband.net; misfit@3rivers.net
www.kathykovala.com for supply list & indepth info

Saturday, March 3, 7:00 pm
Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum
Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Donations $50 per person
New Orleans food, music, fabulous door prizes,
Wonderful silent auction
Contact: Susan Spears, 823-1159/651-3510

Saturday, March 3, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
“Mixed Plate” or “Women Speak”
Every other Saturday beginning Feb 17
The Grinds Café, Eleele
Contact: Blu Dux 332-0952

Sunday, March 4, 2007, 6:30 – 10 am
East Kauai Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Wilcox School Cafetorium
$6 donation

Sunday, March 4, 2007, 7:00 PM
OLA NA KUPUNA - Kupuna Fundraiser Concert
Headline: Dennis & David Kamakahi
Opening: Papa Laua’e o Makana Halau
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets:$25 Advance/$35 door
Contact: Sabra Kauka, 246-8899

Monday, March 5, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 4
Presenters - Dennis Kamakahi, David Kamakahi (Oahu)
Island School Main Hall
Contact:

March 5, 6, 7; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kathy Kovala’s watercolor class
“Painting Panoramas – Plein Air – Kapaa Private Gardens”
$275, all levels
Contact: Kathy Kovala 715.360.9929 or 808.742.5220
misis@starband.net;
www.kathykovala.com for supply list & indepth info

Saturday, March 10,10:00 am – 2:00 pm
“Masks Unmasked” ceramic workshop
by Linda Collins Chapman
in Linda’s studio, Princeville
$85 - All materials, Firing, Tools included
Contact: Linda Collins Chapman, 826-5557

March 11, 12, 13, 14; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kathy Kovala’s watercolor class
“Painting the National Tropical Botanical Gardens”
Plus Private residence near Koloa Sugar Mill
$350 including admission to Garden, all levels
Contact: Sharon Schiller 808.651.7098
misis@starband.net
www.kathykovala.com for supply list & indepth info

Monday, March 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 5
Presenters - Mike Young/Kekai Chock (Kauai)
Island School Main Hall
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
“Keahualaka” – significance of the hula heiau at Ke’e
‘oli or chants that speak of Kaua’i’s north shore
by Sabra Kauka
native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, educator, artist
Princeville Public Library
Free and oopen to the public
Contact: Dotty Nakea

Thursday, March 15
Business After Hours
Hosted by Kaua’I Hospice

Thursday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.
Kauai County Committee on Status of Women
Celebrating Women’s History Month
“Strange Land: My Mother’s War Bride Story”
by Stephanie Castillo, Kauai-born filmmaker
Tribute to her Mother and all WWII War Brides
Kauai Community College Technology Building, Rm 114
Admission Free
Contact: Michael Gmelin, 245-8233

Saturday, March ?, Time TBA
Wahine Fest
Place: Kapaa Beach Park
Contact: Millicent Cummings, 651-1090

Saturday, March 17, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
“Mixed Plate” or “Women Speak”
Every other Saturday beginning Feb 17
The Grinds Café, Eleele
Contact: Blu Dux 332-0952

Saturday, March 10, 10 am to 4 pm
Kauai Society of Artist’ Annual KSA Membership Show 2007
Kukui Grove Shopping Center (Unit B-6), Lihue
Juror: Toni Martin, Oahu-based artist, educator, gallery curator
Open to all dues-paying KSA members – 3 works
New members welcome to join on entry day
Sunday, March 11, 4 pm - Potluck/slide lecture with Toni Martin
Saturday, March 17, 5 – 8 pm - Opening reception
Exhibition will run from March 17 to April 20
Contact: John, 821-8022, ksa@kauaisocietyofartists.org

Sunday, March 18, 7:00 pm
Descendance Australian Aborigine & Torres Strait Islanders Dance Concert
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
Pre-sale: $25 general; $20 students/seniors 62+
Tickets at Door: $35
Ticket Outlets:
Magic Dragon & Toys, Princeville, 826-9144
Hawaiian Music Hut, Princeville, 826-0245
Hawaiian Music Hut, Coconut Plantation, 823-0302
Bounty Music, Kapaa, 823-8000
Scotty's Music, Kalaheo, 332-0090
Island Soap & Candle, Koloa, 742-1945
Kaua'i Discount Activity, Nawiliwili, 245-1770
Garden island Arts Council (will call), 245-2733
Contact: Carol Yotsuda

Monday, March 19, Time 10:00 am
Descendance Australian Aborigine Dance Troupe
Workshop Performance for Invited Schools/Students
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
Contact: Carol Yotsuda, 245-2733

Monday, March 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 4
Presenters – Marc Rossi and Nalani Kaauwai Brun
Island School Main Hall
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

March 23 - 24
Prince Kuhio celebration
Hyatt & Joe's on the Green
Contact: Stella Burgess, 240-6369

Saturday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
Jacqui Naylor
Kaua'I Community College Performing Arts Center
$25/$10
Contact: Kaua'I Concert Association, 245-SING

Monday, March 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou Week 5
Presenters - Pili Oha (Glenn Mayeda, Gary Krug, Kamuela Kimokeo)
Island School Main Hall
Contact:

March 27 and 29, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Cameron Crawford, Ceramist, Chico State
Ceramic Sculpture Demonstration
Cannery Clayworks, behind Lawai General Store
March 27, Tuesday
Gift House in Hanalei
March 29, Thursday
Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

March ( will announce time and place)
Gerald Heffernon Slide Presentation on Artist’s
Entire History in Art
Site:http://www.davisville.net/ geraldheffernon/
Also: http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/go/dogman/

Friday – Saturday, March 30 – 31
The Kaua’i Orchid and Art Festival
Art & Orchid competitions, food contests,
Art workshops, classes, demonstrations
Old Hanapepe Town
Contact: Carol Bain, 246-2111
Hanapepe Economic Alliance &
Garden Island Orchid Society
http://kauai.net/hanapepe

Saturday, March 31, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
“Mixed Plate” or “Women Speak”
Every other Saturday beginning Feb 17
The Grinds Café, Eleele
Contact: Blu Dux 332-0952

Sierra Club Outings

Wed Feb 14 - Beach Clean-Up on East Shore. VALENTINE'S DAY picnic for the LOVE of marine animals and our shorelines. Please call Karen Tilley 821-8008.

Sun Feb 18 - Nualolo Trail Hike - Hike down into native forested cliff top and out on to the Nualolo bench for spectacular Na Pali coast views. Strenuous 8 miles round trip at Koke'e. Please call Jane Schmitt 826-6105.

Sat Feb 24 - Okolehao Trail Hike. This lovely trail rises up Hihimanu Ridge crest with stunning views of Hanalei Bay, Wai`oli Valley and beyond. This North Shore hike is a very strenuous 5 miles round trip. Please call Boreas Van Nouhuys 639-3009.

Sat March 3 - Powerline Trail Hike. Start at north end of the trail at Princeville, hike up to mid-point and return; open sweeping views of the North Shore & Hanalei River valley.This North Shore hike is a strenuous 8 miles round trip. Please call Jane Schmitt 826-6105.

Sat March 10 - Berry Flats - Waininiua Hike. A nice outing for families. Loop trail walking through evergreens, sugi, & redwoods. We'll see birds, mokihana, & restored native forest. Moderate 3 miles round trip hike at Koke'e. Please call Sharon Reilly 639-2076.

Sun March 11 - Maha`ulepu Coastline Hike. Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views each step of the way! This magnificent coastline is unique with its fascinating craggy rock limestone formations. We'll shuttle cars for a one way for this moderate hike on the south shore. Moderately strenuous 3 miles one way. Please call Allan Rachap 742-1001.

Sat March 17 - Kealia Kai shoreline Walk and Clean Up. See beautiful wild beaches and coast. Enjoy picnic on newly cleaned beach. East Side/easy/2 miles. Please call Karen Tilley 821-8008.

Sun March 18 - Kuilau-Moalepe Trail Hike.This trail offers great rewards without a lot of effort. Glorious views and ever-present bird-songs reward the hiker along this trail. Wailua area, moderate 4.5 miles. Please call Sharon Reilly 639-2076.

Sun March 25 - Miloli'i Ridge Hike. Descend down a forestry road to a rarely seen overview of Miloli'i Valley. A steady uphill climb back up. Strenuous 10 miles round trip. Please call Kathy Valier 826-7302.

Sat March 31 - Wilderness Bike Ride at Koke'e. Bring your bike up to Koke`e & ride along a fairly level contour road west of highway in a forest area you may not have seen before. Moderate 14 miles round trip. Please call Sharon Reilly 639-2076.

Sun Apr 1 - Anahola Beach to Kealia Beach Coastal Walk. Hike from Anahola Beach along miles of wild & wonderful coastline. Watch full moon rise over the ocean. Car shuttle for easy 4.5 miles one way hike. Please call Judy Dalton 246-9067.

Send out on February 13, 2007

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Kathy's art on mugs, t-shirts, etc.




"Ukulele Girl" oil on canvas

Available in giclee (contact me directly through my website for prices)
also available in many gift items through my Cafe Press store. Check out my link.

I have begun a series of painting dedicated to Pele, goddess of the volcano Kilauea.

I live not far from Kilauea. The ground under 6 inches of soil is vocanic rock. It is an amazing thing when you think of the wrath of Pele. She has a mind of her own!

Check out:

http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/history/main.html

for more info about the famous Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i.