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Week of Friday, September 5, 2014 | Vol. 2, No. 36

Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend

Robert Cazimero performs Thursday at Kauai Museum

ALOHA FRESH MACADAMIAS • ‘IF I STAY’ • GARDEN NILE BELLY DANCERS Out & About, Island Calendar and much, much more!

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IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT:

Top picks for the week

3. TUNES:

Robert Cazimero

4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI:

Aloha Fresh Macadamias

6. FLICKS:

‘If I Stay’

7. DANCE:

OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK FRI SAT SUN KAUAI RAQS 7 P.M. JJ’S BROILER The Garden Nile Belly Dancers are having a performance. $15.

FIRST FRIDAY PAINA 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. KAUAI MUSEUM Hawaiian music, food, entertainment and more. $20.

Garden Nile Belly Dancers

8-9. CHECK DA SCENE: Kauai Marathon Expo

10. CELEBRATE: Hanapepe Town

11. MUSIC CALENDAR

ART NIGHT 6 TO 9 P.M. HANAPEPE TOWN Meet local artists and gallery owners, enjoy live music and food.

ART KAUAI 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. KAUAI SOCIETY OF ARTISTS The Kauai Society of Artists announces a call to artists for ART Kauai 2014, its 29th annual, juried art exhibition for artists living and working on Kauai. artinkauai@gmail.com STORYBOOK THEATRE ANNIVERSARY 6 TO 9 P.M. STORYBOOK THEATRE The event will feature mooncake tasting, Chinese food, organic Chinese tea, live music, activities for children, and special guests. $12.

JOURNEY TO MERRIE MONARCH 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. KALAHEO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Support the ladies of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala and their journey to Merrie Monarch 2015.

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SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT 3 TO 5 P.M. HANALEI FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER $20.

ARTISTIC LICENSE 3 TO 5 P.M. BIRDIE’S CAFE Violin, guitar and bass trio “Artistic License” will perform.

BOOK SIGNING 1 TO 3 P.M. KOLOA RUM COMPANY Pamela Brown, author of Kauai Stories, will be available for book signing.

ROBERT CAZIMERO 5:30 P.M. KAUAI MUSEUM Concert with Robert Cazimero, heavy pupus, reservations and limited seating. $100.

Singer, songwriter Darryl Gonzales will be the featured artist at today’s First Friday Paina at Kauai Museum.

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JOE KANEHOLANI & BLAINE KANEHOLANI 4 TO 6 P.M. ROB’S GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL HULA CLASS 4 P.M. KOLOA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Halau Hula O Leilani is having hula classes for ages 4 to 12.

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ADMISSION MEETING 6:30 P.M. WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAFETERIA Kamehameha Schools admissions information meeting. Parents and students applying for grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.

AARP MEETING 11 A.M. PIIKOI BUILDING, CONFERENCE ROOM B Guest speaker Rayna of Grove Farms Museum. 823-0502.

PLANNING AHEAD TO 2020 6 TO 8 P.M. KOLOA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Learn more about the Kauai Fire Department, its diverse services and share your opinions.

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An intimate atmosphere Robert Cazimero takes museum stage Thursday

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n the words of legendary performer Robert Cazimero, “The day I wake up and can’t perform is the day it’s over.�    Cazimero will be reprising his solo performance at the Kauai Museum on Thursday to benefit educational and cultural programs at the museum.

This will be his fourth time making an appearance at the intimate setting inside the museum. The 64-year-old singer and piano player will share his gift for ‘talking story.’ “I have stories to tell,� Cazimero said. “People deserve to be entertained and informed.� With his brother Roland, Cazimero has performed with the New York Pops to a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall and at other venues worldwide, including Wolf Trap, Tokyo and the Hollywood Bowl. Before he takes the stage, Cazimero, who has a slew of Na Hoku Hanohano awards, always asks family and ancestors and gods and goddesses for their blessings. “Then I open my mouth and go,� Cazimero said. “I try to draw from the energy and spirits around me. They are always there.�

The award-winning performer recalled the night he played at the Waikiki Shell on May Day years ago. “It was the second half of show and people were singing along and getting off on

it,â€? Cazimero recalled. “When I finished the song, I turned around and the full moon had risen right above Diamond Head‌ it was so beautiful.â€?

Cazimero is looking forward to his return visit to Kauai. “It’s honest, unconditional and healing,�

Cazimero said, describing Kauai. “Some Call it Aloha ... Don’t Tell,� an album recorded with Roland was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album in 2005. They were also inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Giving an honest Hawaiian experience to his fans, none of Cazimero’s shows are complete without hula.

The musician was a kumu hula for 39 years and recognizes the impact of dance.

He promises to bring two young male dancers with him for the museum show.

Besides performing world, Cazimero has another passion for mentoring. “I love these days. I get to scold the young ones for what they are not doing,�

Cazimero said. Ticket prices are $100 per person and include heavy pupus from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The concert is from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a no host bar and seating is limited.

Info: www.kauaimuseum.org/kauai-events/ upcoming-events or call 245-6931.

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Say Aloha with Fresh Macadamia Nuts

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hen you compare a person to a huge corporation, it seems like there are a lot of things that are just completely out of our hands,” says Joshua Bopp of Aloha Fresh Macadamias. “We practice activism by putting our energy and money into things that matter to us.”

Joshua Bopp and Luna Kennedy, who are partners in life as well as business, hand-roast five varieties of macadamia nuts and sell them in 5-ounce bags for $9. There are no preservatives or artificial flavorings, just wholesome ingredients coating macadamia nuts that were grown without pesticides or herbicides at a farm on Hawaii Island.

Photos by Daniel Lane

Right: Luna prepares honey salt for roasting.

Above: Four flavors of Aloha Fresh Macadamias.

“I believe that good food is the foundation of good health,” says Luna, who is also a yoga instructor and health coach. “I also believe that buying organic and locally sourced ingredients can really make a positive difference for our planet and our island’s economy.”

To ensure they don’t use honey from bees that feed on genetically modified plants, the couple only buys from North Shore and Eastside beekeepers.

Coconut flakes, agave nectar, garlic powder and maple syrup

are certified organic. Pink Himalayan sea salt is used exclusively, as well as rosemary from the 100 plants Joshua is growing.

“I was surprised to find preservatives and artificial flavorings on some of the big mac nut companies’ ingredients lists,” says Luna. “I don’t know why, but some companies also list oil. When they’re fresh, they taste amazing. I can’t imagine why anyone would put all that stuff on them.”

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process about 50,000 pounds of macadamia nuts a day, which are imported from South Africa and Australia, and labeled as ‘Hawaii Made,’” says Joshua, who roasts about 100 pounds a week.

For the purist, lightly roasted macadamia nuts may be the way to go. Unsalted nuts, which are gently roasted in their shell, taste rich and sweet and have a satisfying crunch. For deep-roasted flavor and a hint of salt, salted macadamia nuts are a good choice.

Honey salt is lightly coated in honey and tossed with a touch of salt. I had to take care not to eat the whole bag because they are an addictive blend of sweet and salty.

Maple coconut is extra crunchy because flakes of toasted coconut cling to a light coating of maple syrup.

There’s a touch of salt, which is there to balance out the flavors instead of make itself known.

On the savory side, rosemary garlic salt macadamia nuts are lightly coated with agave nectar, fine bits of fresh rosemary and a sprinkling of salt and roasted garlic powder. The robust flavors may keep you going back for more, but be careful

Joshua prepares coconut maple macadamia nuts for the oven.

if you’ll be cheek to cheek with someone later in the day. Unless you share your bag with them!

“We are very picky about our ingredients and you can taste the difference,” says Luna. “I think that’s why people are so enthusiastic about our product.”

If you have the strength to stop yourself from eating a whole bag, Luna says the nuts make great additions to pancakes, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. She likes to top chocolate ice cream with salted or maple coconut nuts and says any flavor makes a great addition to salads. Salted or rosemary garlic salt can be crushed

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A sweet Moretz rescues ‘If I Stay’

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is clearly the season for attractive young adults in mortal peril.

Just two months ago, we had the charming Shailene Woodley as a teen cancer patient, fighting for time while learning about life and love in “The Fault in Our Stars.” Last week, we had Aussie heartthrob Brenton Thwaites in “The Giver,” risking his life for the sake of truth and memory.

And now we have the sweet Chloe Grace Moretz in “If I Stay,” spending the movie in a state of limbo between life and death, after a catastrophic accident shatters her comfy world.

Like all successful YA novels brought to screen, “If I

Stay,” based on the 2009 teen tearjerker by Gayle Forman, brings with it a ready-made audience. All the filmmakers need do is cast the most appealing couple they can find and stay faithful to the story, and the kids should be happy.

It’s safe to say director R.J. Cutler has done that — Moretz is beautiful to look at, and as her rocker boyfriend, Jamie Blackley is satisfyingly sensitive and hunky. And they have good lips. This is one screen couple that knows how to kiss.

If only the dialogue worked as well. Shauna Cross’ script lapses into syrupy platitudes far too often.

Just as a scene is building,

you may suddenly feel like you’ve walked into a life-size Hallmark card.

Moretz plays Mia, a beautiful young cellist whose locker at high school is lined with “I Love Yo Yo Ma” stickers. Mia’s a classical music nerd. This is tough to believe, first of all because her parents are totally cool former rocker types, and even more because Moretz, with those deep eyes and perfect, pillowy lips, just doesn’t look one iota like a nerd. Nice try, though — and if she can make the cello seem cool to the younger generation, all the better.

One day at school, gorgeous Adam, a soft bang falling over his left eye just

so, spies her playing the cello from a distance, and falls for her on the spot, even though he hangs with the cool crowd. He even buys tickets to the symphony for their first date. (Note to youngsters: This does not happen in any high school we’ve ever seen — not even on “Glee.”)

Mia falls for Adam just as fast. “You know how you meet someone and they just already are the person they’re meant to be?” she asks dreamily, in voiceover.

We see this happy meeting in flashback, because Mia is looking back at life from the precipice. That horrific accident has left her trying to decide, in the

words of the Clash song, “Should I stay or should I go?” (The fact that the song isn’t used seems a wasted opportunity.)

It’s hardly a spoiler to say much of the film takes place in a hospital, and the combination of pretty girl, hospital corridors and voiceovers recalls nothing so much as an extra-long episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” (Meredith Grey even had an episode where she, too, crossed over into that middle ground between life and death.)

There’s no question that you’ll cry at some point during this film. Beautiful young people on the brink of death will do that. But the film could have done

much better with a dry-eyed editor for that dialogue.

Even an actress as genuine as Mireille Enos, who plays Mia’s mother in the film’s best performance, has you wincing a bit when she says, empathetically, “What can I say, baby? True love’s a bitch.”

Stacy Keach also provides touching support as Mia’s grandfather, admirably keeping a tricky bedside speech restrained and moving. But the film lives or dies (sorry) on the strength of its young lovers. And especially Moretz. Though she crinkles her nose a little too often and a little too consciously, she’s enticing enough to make you hope that she, well, stays.

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Showing you what you hear our knowledge here on the island.”

The two visiting belly dancers will be Khalida, a multi-award winning, Belgian-born dancer who now lives in Germany, and Oahu native Kalae Kaina.

Though both women are experts in belly dancing, what sets them apart is their unique dance styles, Marie said.

Khalida dances in a European cabaret style, which infuses styles from Egypt and America, while Kalae takes a tribal fusion approach, a style that Marie describes as being “a lot more earthy, gothic Kalae Kaina and very rounded.”

“You’ll definitely be able to see the difference right away,” Marie said. “You’ll see the difference before the music even starts just in their appearance and the way rystal Marie has been they are dressed.” get on (the stage) and belly dancing for six During her first visit last becoming the music,” Marie years and says that it is explained. “I just love to, year to Kauai, Marie said an art form that is beautiful basically, with my body, viKhalida was received well but also misunderstood at sually show you what you’re when she and Garden Nile times. hearing in the music. That’s Belly Dancers held a sold-out “I think that sometimes a the high that I get when I’m performance at the Church lot of people kind of think of the Pacific in Princeville. on stage.” it’s dancing around in a It was, Marie recalled, one It is something that costume of bronze belts Marie said she hopes will be of the “most well attended and kind of just shaking shows we’ve ever had.” showcased tonight when around, but there’s actually the Garden Nile Belly Danc“We dance in the same a lot of technique to it and style as Khalida, so we love ers, along with two visiting a lot of background, culture experts, hold a Kauai Raqs that style very much,” Marie wise, attached to it,” said said. “But the reason why belly dancing show at JJ’s Marie, who pointed that we like Kalae, with her tribal Broiler in Nawiliwili. raqs sharki, the formal name fusion style, is because it is “I love putting on these of the classic dance, is only something so different that events because I feel that known in the U.S. as belly is just inspiring and unique, we definitely give the true dancing. essence of what belly danc- so we want to share that So when the time comes ing means to us,” Marie said. with the island and have for the Garden Nile Belly both. I definitely think that, “I know that, here, there’s a Dancers to share their art as a dancer, you should be a lot of stereotypes attached form with others, Marie, an little cultured in all different to it, but I’m very happy instructor and dancer with styles under belly dancing, when we get to put on the group, said she enjoys these events so that people because it is sort of an umsharing her knowledge with can really see what it’s all brella for so many different others. about. We study and travel a styles.”

“For me, I love to enterThe evening event will also lot to educate ourselves so tain, I love the feeling that I that we can, in turn, share feature tarot card readings,

Garden Nile Belly Dancers perform tonight

henna art from Catana of Henna Kauai and the musical talents of DJ Jus J. “It’s a night just to have fun, either with your girlfriends or a couple, and truly be entertained by different styles — we definitely try to give a variety throughout the show without making it too long,” Marie said. “There’s not going to be that many numbers, so we’re going to open up the dance floor afterwards so everyone can enjoy themselves.”

Tickets cost $15 before the event or $20 at the door.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit the Garden Nile Belly Dancers website at: www. gardennilebellydancers.com Khalida or call 639-9980.

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f the number of runners in The Kauai Marathon topped the 2,000 mark, it would not have surprised Jeff Sacchini, the marathon founder.

“We have nearly 1,800 runners registered,” Sacchini said at the start of the Fitness Expo Friday at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, two days before the race.

Participants in The Kauai Marathon startAmillita, Kristine Marayag - New York ed picking up heir race packets containing valuable run information and the coveted bib.

The Kauai Marathon took place Sunday morning at the Poipu Shopping Village.

For the first 11 miles, the 1,800 half and full marathon runners shared the road before the full marathoners took a course west to Lawai and Kalaheo before returning to the finish line just outside the Sheraton Kauai Resort.

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Two events scheduled for Hanapepe Town this weekend

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double celebration this weekend makes Historic Hanapepe Town an enticing destination.

It kicks off for Friday Night Art Walk, and Storybook Theatre’s 35th anniversary event on Saturday evening at 3814 Hanapepe Road.

The 65th Narcissus Queen and Court will be present from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Queen Brittany Lee, along with 1st Princess Eula (You-la) Chu, and 2nd Princess Taja Kuuleialohanani K. Wong, will meet with children and sign autographs.

Narcissus is a flower (Sui Sin Fah), known for its pure fragrance and is associated with the Lunar New Year.

Michele Choi, the Royal Court advisor, said they come with an invitation to add something to this community event. It is part of their mission of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii to serve as ambassadors to communities and to the state of Hawaii.

“We wanted to participate and this was a good opportunity to spread the culture and add to the festival,” Choi said. “It is exciting to be for the kids and it is import to be there for this cultural event.”

The Moon Cake Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated Saturday through Monday. The holiday is considered second in importance to the Lunar New Year as a cultural celebrations in China and several other countries in Asia.

It will be central to Storybook Theatre’s 35th anniversary event on Saturday, with a Chinese moon cake celebration, slide

show and children’s activities from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event will feature moon cake tasting, Chinese pupu, organic Chinese tea, live music and activities for children.

“My wife is sending over authentic Chinatown moon cakes,” said Storybook Theatre Founder and Executive Director Mark Jeffers.

Queen Lee and her royal court will tell stories and honor Chang’e the Chinese Goddess of the Moon in honor of the festival. They will also take part in the theatre’s Princess Karaoke for children, to talk about the legend of Chang‘e.

“We are honoring our Chinese roots by hosting the Narcissus Queen Brittany Lee and some of her royal court from Honolulu,” Jeffers said. “They will be sharing their stories and talents and will also be serving authentic Chinese fortune cookies and moon cakes.”

Others present to add to the fun include musician Cindy Combs, pianist Adlla Chu, and Kim Duffett, designer of the Storybook peace education garden and Sparky M. Matsunaga statue.

Storybook Theatre began as a touring performing arts company for children in Honolulu in 1979. A state archeologist introduced Jeffers to the Hanapepe property in 1995, and the process began to restore the building now on the National Register of Historic Places.

“It was an eight-year journey from there, to the restoration and to what you see now,” he said.

Tickets are $12, and available at Storybook Theatre. Call 335-0712 or visit www.storybook.org.

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ISLAND CALENDAR

Maluhia Road and a Monday Market at 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind Kmart at Kukui Grove Center.

TUESDAY Weight Watchers 5:30 p.m.

St. Johns Episcopal Church Weekly Weight Watchers meetings held same time on Tuesdays.

Joe Kaneholani & Blaine Kaneholani 4 to 6 p.m.

Rob’s Good Times Bar and Grill

ARTISTIC LICENSE Violin, guitar and bass trio “Artistic License” is performing from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Birdie’s Cafe

FRIDAY

Kauai Raqs 7 p.m.

JJ’s Broiler The Garden Nile Belly Dancers are having a performance. $15.

First Friday Paina 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kauai Museum Hawaiian music, food, entertainment and more. $20.

SATURDAY

Grand Opening 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Blooming Tails The Kauai Humane Society’s Blooming Tails thrift store is having a grand opening.

Art Kauai 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kauai Society of Artists

The Kauai Society of Artists announces a Call to Artists for ART Kauai 2014, its 29th annual, juried art exhibition for artists living and working on Kauai.

Storybook Anniversary 6 to 9 p.m.

Storybook Theatre The event will feature mooncake tasting, Chinese food, organic Chinese tea, live music, activities for children. $12.

Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Princeville Public Library Books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles for sale. Children can choose one free book after 2 p.m.

Journey to Monarch 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kalaheo Neighborhood Center Support the ladies of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala and their journey to Merrie Monarch 2015.

SUNDAY Slack Key Concert 3 to 5 p.m.

Hanalei Community Center Artistic License 3 to 5 p.m.

Birdie’s Cafe Violin, guitar and bass trio “Artistic License” will perform.

Book Signing 1 to 3 p.m.

Koloa Rum Company Pamela Brown will be available for book signing.

MONDAY VA Rural Health Outreach 10 a.m.

Kilauea Parish Hall Veterans who are not currently

using VA services are encouraged to stop by and check out what the Kauai VA Clinic can provide. Veterans are asked to bring a legible copy of their military discharge paper unless already enrolled with VA. Planning Ahead to 2020 6 to 8 p.m.

Kapaa Neighborhood Center Learn more about the Kauai Fire Department, its diverse services and share your opinions.

Tahitian Dance Keiki 3 to 4 p.m.

Joy of Movement Dance Studio in the Dragon Building To register call (540) 798-9516.

Farmer Markets There is a Koloa Sunshine Market at noon at Koloa Knudsen Ball Park side parking lot off

Hula Class 4 p.m.

Koloa Neighborhood Center Halau Hula O Leilani is having hula classes for ages 4 to 12.

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QiDance 4 to 5 p.m. and QiForze 5 to 6 p.m.

AARP Meeting 11 a.m.

Piikoi Building, Conference Room B Guest speaker Rayna of Grove Farms Museum. 823-0502.

THURSDAY Robert Cazimero 5:30 p.m.

Kauai Museum Concert with Robert Cazimero, heavy pupus, reservations and limited seating. $100.

Planning Ahead to 2020 6 to 8 p.m.

Koloa Neighborhood Center Learn more about the Kauai Fire Department, its diverse services and share your opinions.

632-2005.

WEDNESDAY Admission Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wilcox Elementary School, cafeteria Kamehameha Schools admissions information meeting. Parents and students applying for grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.

Aerobics Classes 8:30 a.m.

All Saints Gym Carol Yasutake is having aerobics classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class fee is $12. 822-3817.

QiDance And QiForce 4 to 6 p.m.

Kapaa Neighborhood Center New dance fitness and functional fitness workout classes.

‘Choices’ 4 to 5:15 p.m.

Lydgate Beach Park CSL Kauai, a new and growing spiritual community is reaching out to teens ages 13 through 17 with their youth program “Choices.”

KUGA Dance Class 5 p.m.

Island School Learn hip hop, drop in fee is $10. kuga808.com Basket Weaving 3 p.m.

Kauai Museum 90-minute basket weaving classes with Uncle Onio weekly on Thursdays. Class fee is $25 which includes admission to Museum. Reservations required. 245-6931.

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