Events — Past Years
2018
February 15-18 | E Pili Kākou (workshop with Lehua Kawaikapuokalani Hewett)
Preparation for event Opening Ceremony
March 3 | 14th Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon – Kilohana Luau Pavilion
May 1 | May Day/Lei Day festivities and lei-making competition (Kaua’i Marriot, Lihue)
March-June | various house blessings, private lei-making workshops, private hula lessons, weddings and shows
June 14-23 | Ka ‘Aha Hula ‘O Hālauaola – Hilo, Hawai’i
August 11 | Lei- and Ipu-Making Workshop for Keiki Mohala class – Kaua’i
September | Hula Huaka’i with Aunty Kahānoa and San Diego haumana – Wailua, Kaua’i
September 30 | Aloha Halele’a Flood Relief Concert – Kilauea, Kaua’i
November 3 | The CocoFest Lite Triple Event – Kapa’a, Kaua’i
December 15 | Christmas celebrations
2017
January 27-29 | Hawaiian Hula Workshops – San Diego, California (click here to access the official webpage)
February 22 | Ho’onani Hula Celebration: A Lei of Kaua’i Stars – Coconut Beach, Kapa’a
March 4 | 13th Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon – Kilohana Luau Pavilion
March 31-April 5 | Private lessons and student workshops – Fugisawa, Ginza, Yokohama, Japan
April 23 | North Shore Lions Club Pancakes & Hula Fundraiser – Hanalei Elementary School
May 1 | Lei Day competition and festivities – Kaua’i Marriot, Lihue (Kumu Lei was on the panel of judges)
June 17 | Hōkūle’a Homecoming
August | 2nd/Concluding lau hala workshop with Kumu Bill Keoua Nelson (1st session in June)
September 24 | Hōkūle’a arrival – Hanalei, Kaua’i
November 9 | YWCA Na Wahine Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi – Smith’s Tropical Paradise, Wailua
December 6 | 11th international Symposium on Atomic Level Characterization (ALC) for New Materials and Devices – Aqua Kaua’i Beach Resort
2016
January 29-31 | Hawaiian Hula Worksops – San Diego, California
February 27 | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon
March | Hanalei Pancake Breakfast
October 8 | Emalani Festival – Kōkeʻe State Park, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi
2015
January 23-25 | Hawaiian Hula Workshops – San Diego, California
March 14 | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon – Lihu’e Kaua’i
April 6 | Luau Ha’ena
May 2 | Hoʻike – Kilauea
July 9-11 | Share Da Aloha – Lihuʻe Kauaʻi
August 1 | KNS Community Foundation
August | Hula Intensive with Kahanoa Floresca, Wailua, Kaua’i
October | Lei-Making Workshop – Kaua’i
October | Lei-Making Workshop for Keiki – Kaua’i
November 15 | Huakaʻi visit to Hikinaakala and Pihanakalani, Wailua
December 5 | Kilauea Christmas Tree Lighting Feast, Kaua’i
December | Christmas celebrations
Miscellaneous | Private Lessons and Private Shows
Miscellaneous | Fun Times and a Look Behind the Scenes
2014
February 16 | Kaumualiʻi Celebration at Paʻulaʻula – Waimea, Kauaʻi
March 15, 2014 | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon at Kilohana Luau Pavilion – Puhi, Kaua’i
March 15, 2014 | Wedding – Princeville, Kauaʻi
March 22, 2014 | American Cancer Society Relay For Life, JJ’s Broiler, Lihue, Kaua’i
April 13 | Hanalei Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – Hanalei, Kauaʻi
April 29 | Easter at the Marriott Hotel – Lihu’e, Kaua’i
May 3 | Workshop on Hula, Oli and the Mo’olelo of Limahuli – Ha’ena, Kaua’i
May 10 | Kauaʻi Next Step Concert with Makana at Convention Center – Lihuʻe, Kauaʻi
June 1 | Taste of Kaua’i – Wailua, Kaua’i
July 10-18 | Ka ʻAha Hula ʻO Halauaola – Kauaʻi
November 7 | Annual Fireman’s Convention – Kaua’i
September 5–14 | Workshops and mini Ho’ike – Singapore
September | Japan
December 6 Kilauea Christmas Festival – Kilauea, Kauaʻi
2013
January 27 | Keiki O Ka ʻAina Center Closing Ceremony – Wailua, Kauaʻi
February 2 | 9th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon – Puhi, Kaua’i
February 2 | Hula Show at the Grand Hyatt, Kauaʻi – Poʻipu, Kauaʻi
February 20 | Live From Kaua’i Concert (Live Stream) – Hanalei, Kaua’i
April 7 | Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – Hanalei, Kaua’i
June 16 | Princeville Concert in the Park – Hanalei, Kaua’i
July 13 | Showcase on Oshima Island, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
July 14 | Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Summer Ho’ike – Wailua, Kaua’i
August 16 | Relay For Life – Kilauea, Kaua’i
August | Lei Hulu Workshop – Wailua, Kaua’i
August 24 | Ipu Making Workshop – Kapaa Kaua’i
September | ’Uli’uli-Making Workshop – Kaua’i, Hawai’i
October 5 & 6 | 17th Annual Coconut Festival – Kapa’a, Kaua’i
December 6 | Festival of Lights – Lihu’e, Kaua’i
December 7 | Kilauea Christmas Festival – Kilauea, Kaua’i
December 30 | Visit to Pihanakalani – Wailua, Kaua’i
2012
January 23 | John Deer Co. Welcoming Hula Performance at St. Regis Hotel, Princeville, Kauaʻi
February 15 | Birthday Pa’ina for 65-year-old Chris Lund – Princeville
February 26 | Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Second Year Anniversary Luau – Waipouli, Kauaʻi
March 3 | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon at Kilohana – Puhi, Kauaʻi
March 24 | Kahikini Concert with Walt Keale at KCC Theater – Lihu’e, Kauaʻi
April 12 | Queen Lili’uokalani’s 100-year Celebration – Honolulu
April 15 | Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – Hanalei, Kauaʻi
June 3 | Taste of Hawai’i Opening Ceremony – Wailua Marina, Kauaʻi
June 8 | Malama Na Apapa – Opening
June 11 | ‘Aha Kūpuna Hawaiian Studies 2012 – Opening Ceremony – Queen Emma’s Cottage, Lawa’i, Kaua’i
June 18 | Lincoln Financial Insurance Group Event – St. Regis Hotel – Princeville, Kaua’i
July 15 | Keiki O Ka Aina Summer Ho’ike – Kapa’a, Kaua’i
July 19 | Maritz Master Dinner Reception – St. Regis Hotel – Princeville, Kaua’i
August 25 | E Malama e Na Kupuna Foundation pa’ina – Waipa, Hanalei
September 20-22 | 28th Mokihana Festival Hula Competition – Wailua, Kaua’i
October 26-27 | KCA Fall Festival 2012 – Kilauea, Kauaʻi
November 4 | Rogers Wedding – Taro Patch Anahola, Kauaʻi
December 7 | Festival of Lights, Lihu’e, Kaua’i
December 21-22 | Celebrate Christmas in Singapore, Singapore
2011
January 27 | Anini Vista Private Party
January 29 | Women’s Tea Party at NSCC
February 26 | Na Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Anniversary Celebration in Waipouli
March 12 | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon at Kilohana
April 10 | Hanalei Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
April 24 | Easter at NSCC with Island Breeze
May 8 | Mother’s Day Fashion Show at Courtyard Marriot
Summer | Events: Summer Hula Camp, Father’s Day, Wailua Lydgate Outreach
August 7 | Annual Paradise Ride benefit for Malama Pono Health
August 14 | Aloha Japan Fundraiser at Vidinha Stadium
August 14 | Wedding Reception for Eben and Ande Thompson – Kilauea
August 21 | Concert in The Park at Princeville
August 24 | Huaka’i to Anahola
September 9 | St. Regis Puakea Care Home Special Event
October 29 & 31 | KCA Fall Festival
November 12 | Coconut Market Place Keiki Hula Festival
November 20 | NSCC 10 year Celebration
December 10 | Long Board Contest – Hanalei
December 24 | Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2010
February | Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon at Kilohana
April | Hanalei Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
April | Easter Service and Pa’ina at NSCC
June | Anini Beach Private Party
July | Princeville Concert in the Park
August 9 & 10 | Inner Circle Gala at St. Regis Hotel in Princeville (National Trial Lawyers Convention)
September 8 | Royal Union of Pacific Nations at Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Center
September 17 | Aloha Festivals at Kaua’i BeachResort
September 22 | Roy’s Restaurant Special Event with Roy Yamaguchi
October 16 | Society of Hawaiian Archeologists at Aloha Beach Resort
October 30 | KCA Fall Festival
December | Regency at Puakea
Garden Isle Health Care
Christmas Candlelight Service at NSCC
2009
2009 Mayor’s Annual Luncheon – Lihu’e, Kaua’i
North Shore Christian Easter Celebration – Kilauea, Kaua’i
Ho’ike ‘Olelo Hawaii – Kapaa, Kaua’i
Kahu Kai – Princeville, Kaua’i
Kilauea Ho’olaulea – Kilauea, Kaua’i
KWOF Annual Retreat
Princeville Food Court with Kaneali’i and Gonzales
Puakea – Lihu’e
