Entries by Kauai Contributor

Kauai Artist Daniel Finchum Land Art Exhibit

The Kauai Society of Artist will be exhibiting local artist Daniel Finchum’s first solo exhibition. As a new artist, Finchum has worked for the past two years to compile a portfolio that has already acquired some recognition and awards. Finchum’s natural sculptures, which he refers to as “land art,” were painstakingly crafted and inspired by […]

Hawaiian Style Thanksgiving Yam Casserole Recipe

Want to break free from grandma’s marshmallow yam casserole? This Hawaiian Style recipe uses macadamia nuts and toasted coconut to add a little island flair to your sweet potatoes and brings the flavors of Hawaii to you dinner table on Thanksgiving. This recipe is also dairy-free and easy to make. Ingredients: 4-6 yams 1/4 tsp […]

Kauai Chock Full of Delicious Food

Kauai’s restaurants offer more delicious food per square mile than most big cities. Marta Lane, Kauai’s only full-time food writer and the host of Tasting Kauai “farm-to-fork” culinary tours that include a private four-course gourmet lunch and cooking demonstration at a five-star resort, says there are a lot of great places to eat on Kauai. […]

Kauai Performing Arts Anything Goes

The Kauai Performing Arts Center will be presenting “Anything Goes” a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Cole Porter at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. This timeless classic has some of musical theatre’s most memorable songs including; “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”The book […]

Talk Story With Elvrine Chow

Kauai lei-maker Elvrine Chow to talk story May 18 at Kauai Museum at 10:30 a.m. Kauai lei-maker Elvrine Chow, who specializes in haku leis that are worn around the forehead, will talk story about her love of leis and why she still enjoys making leis 30 years after she was introduced to the art, Saturday […]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Final Phase of Restoration

Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge closed for the final phase of lighthouse restoration The Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge will be closed for the third and final phase of the Kīlauea Lighthouse restoration. The historic 1913 lighthouse is a world renowned landmark and the crown jewel of Kīlauea. The third and final phase of the […]

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Hanalei School Presents Starry Nights

The  Hanalei School PTSA will be hosting a silent auction, live auction, dancing, and much more. to benefit the children and teachers of Hanalei School.  Enjoy a night of fun and entertainment on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the St Regis Hotel Princeville Resort. The Hanalei  PTSA,  is a  501(c)3 non-profit association, and works hard […]

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Enjoy Veteran’s Day Weekend and Phase ll of Lighthouse Restoration at Kilauea Point!!!

KĪLAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE OFFERS FREE ADMISSION VETERANS DAY WEEKEND AND THE KĪLAUEA LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION PHASE II NEARS COMPLETION The Refuge will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12 in Observance of Veteran’s Day Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge will waive entrance fees throughout Veteran’s Day weekend, Saturday, November 10 through Sunday, November 11. The […]

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A Culinary Romp Through Paradise

On the east side of island is Ein Rogel Farm. A 26-acre sustainable exotic fruit farm nestled in Kauai’s Kahuna Valley. There are 80 varieties of tropical fruit on the estate and the five-million-year-old Makaleha Mountain range provides the trees with pristine spring water. A fresh morning dawns as a couple from Colorado eagerly wait […]

Kauai Plein Air Invitational at Grove Farm Museum

The Grove Farm and Waoili Mission House museums are hosting the 2nd Annual Kauai Plein Air Invitational on June 16th from 1-5 pm at the Grove Farm Museum in Lihue, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd.  The museum is the former sugar plantation home of G.N Wilcox and the grounds and buildings are being preserved for present and […]