Twelve Naughty Days of Christmas
Story by Léo Azambuja Photos by Bernard Gosset Right before Christmas, the Fly By Night Cabaret troupe put together Naughty or Nice, a variety show filled with aerial silk performances, music, dancing,...
View ArticleChiffon and Spice Heats Up Lihu‘e
By Léo Azambuja Chiffon and Spice by Soul Fire Productions attracted a full house to Lihu‘e Parish Hall Jan. 24. Many came dressed in their best ritzy and gala 1920s attire. The show featured hula...
View ArticleKe Ala Hele Makalae
By Léo Azambuja The Ke Ala Hele Makalae, or The Path That Goes by the Coast, is heavily used by locals and visitors on a daily basis, promoting health, fitness and networking. The path currently goes...
View ArticleKaua‘i Art Tour Features 39 Artists
By Léo Azambuja In April, 39 Kaua‘i artists will open the doors to their studios during self-guided tours, offering a rare window to their techniques and ideas. “It’s an opportunity for visitors and...
View Article3rd Annual Kaua‘i Fashion Weekend Rocks Kalapaki (130+ pictures)
By Léo Azambuja Some things just keep getting better with age. And that is exactly the case with the 3rd Annual Kaua‘i Fashion Weekend presented by Kaua‘i Fashion Week last month. Kaua‘i’s signature...
View ArticleKPCC’s Fun Fundraiser
By Léo Azambuja Kaua‘i’s Filipino community knows how to plan an event like nobody else. About 500 people attended the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center fundraising at the Grand Ballroom of the Kaua‘i...
View ArticlePaper Fashion at Galerie 103
By Léo Azambuja Galerie 103 celebrated the creative minds of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Mainland artists with a humorous fashion show in its new location next to Merriman’s at The Shops at Kukui‘ila in Po‘ipu...
View ArticleKaua‘i Soto Zen Bon Dance
By Léo Azambuja Hanapepe was glowing brighter during the Kaua‘i Soto Zen bon dance on the evenings of July 17 and 18. Hundreds attended what is considered the largest of all nine bon dances on Kaua‘i,...
View ArticleFor Kaua‘i ‘Ohana at the County Farm Bureau Fair
By Léo Azambuja The Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair brings together thousands of island residents, year after year. This year’s event, which ran from Aug. 13-26, had plenty of new entertainment and...
View Article‘Ulu vs Potato
By Léo Azambuja Celebrity Chef Sam Choy, Hawai‘i’s ‘Ulu Ambassador knows how to cook a tasty meal just as much he knows how to keep a crowd entertained. On Sept. 19, Choy did a spirited cooking...
View ArticleEo e Emalani i Alaka‘i
By Léo Azambuja Koke‘e State Park once again became the stage for the reenactment of Queen Emma’s voyage from Lawa‘i Valley to the Kilohana Lookout in January 1871. Nalani Ka‘auwai Brun embodied Queen...
View ArticleRaising the Tee for KVMH
By Léo Azambuja The 11th Annual Golf Tournament organized by KVMH Charitable Foundation Nov. 22 in Po‘ipu was an ace in the hole. For the first time, the event attracted more than 100 golfers; 104 to...
View ArticleKaua‘i Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
By Léo Azambuja The Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce wrapped up 2015 in style with its Annual General Membership Meeting and 27th Annual Silent Auction at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort Dec. 10. The night opened...
View Article2016 Food Justice Summit
By Léo Azambuja The 2016 Food Justice Summit held at the Performing Arts Center at Kaua‘i Community College Jan. 17 was the third of the summit’s four stops statewide. The summit’s aim was to connect...
View ArticleCareer Day for Girls
By Léo Azambuja Career Day 2016, held at Kaua‘i Beach Resort Feb. 19, attracted 48 high-school girls for a lunch date and, most importantly, for an informal chat with five inspiring Kaua‘i women:...
View ArticlePrince Kuhio Day at the Hyatt
By Léo Azambuja Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole was the great-grandchild of King Kaumualiʻi and the hanai son of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani. In 1903, he was elected Hawaiʻi’s Republican...
View ArticleNART — Nature Meets Art
By Léo Azambuja The NART Night — A Celebration of Nature and Art on Kaua‘i — at the aFeinberg Gallery Poi‘pu at The Shops at Kukui’ula April 9 showcased artwork from a string of local artists. The...
View ArticleThe Rainmaker
By Léo Azambuja Never trust a con man. Unless a drought is killing your cattle, your daughter can’t find a suitor, your youngest son believes he is as dumb as a rock and your older son is the biggest...
View Article8th Annual Kau Wela Summer Festival
By Léo Azambuja The 8th Annual Kaua‘i Kau Wela Summer Festival provided two days of fun and cultural enlightenment at Kamokila Hawaiian Village on the banks of Wailua River. Founded and directed by...
View ArticleCJM Bull Bash
By Léo Azambuja CJM Country Stables and Kaua‘i Paniolo Rodeo Association hosted the Bull Bash and the 5th Annual Music in the Country: Food Truck Frenzy & Barrel Racing at CJM Stables rodeo arena...
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