PAC It Up!

June 1, 2026

The PAC Calendar

Photo courtesy of Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island

Kauai Ballet Academy:

Summer Intensive at the PAC

Join us on the Garden Island of Kauai for a summer intensive to remember. Improve your ballet technique, strength, and flexibility through barre, center, Pilates, and conditioning exercises. Learn ballet history, classical repertoire, jazz, modern, and contemporary (including Lion King on Broadway choreography) throughout the intensive. Each day will begin with a 90-min technique class taught by Master teachers followed by classes that will change daily. 

June 8 - 12 & 15 - 19

Monday - Friday 8:30am - Noon

KBA Students.......$350

Kama Aina Rate....$450

Out of State...........$550

REGISTER

Daphne Lee:

Dancer in Lion King on

Broadway

Charles Maple:

Former Soloist of the

American Ballet Theatre

Rhapsody Taylor:

Founder of

RHAPSODYNAMIC

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

**Adult ballet classes held Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 PM at the PAC throughout the summer**

SEVEN SUNS: Summer Salt Tour

Friday, July 10

8pm

Local favorites, SEVEN SUNS brings the fire of the underdog to music that holds nothing back. They've ignited something uniquely their own — a sun-soaked blend of reggae, world pop and R&B influences that redefines what it means to be a band from Hawai'i.

This concert is inside the PAC.

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🎭 Summer Stars

Classes & Rehearsals:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 12 PM

Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s Summer Stars presents “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” July 17 - 19 at the Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center. Featuring local performers ages 8 - 15, this family-friendly musical adventure follows Alice down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world of unforgettable characters and fun songs. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. HCT will also present the Rising Stars Showcase on Thursday, July 16.

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VOICES BEHIND BARBED WIRE

Saturday, July 25

4pm

FREE!

On February 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which resulted in the establishment of internment camps for people of Japanese ancestry. Relocation centers were stationed throughout the country with several in Hawaiʻi on multiple islands. This film shares untold first-hand accounts of Hawaiʻi State residents and their experiences of being detained during World War II.

The Honouliulu National Historic Site preserves the largest and longest used incarceration site in Hawaii during WWII. Local Japanese were arrested right after December 7^th and sent to camps here and on the continent. Kauai had three such sites as seen on the map below.  

The one hour film will be followed by a live panel, including people held at the camps.

Sponsors: Honouliulu National Historical Site, Lihu`e Public Library, Kinetic Productions and Kaua`i Performing Arts Ctr

ISLAND MAGIC MIKE

Saturday, August 8

6pm

Born and raised on the North Shore of O’ahu, Mike Garcia is a connoisseur of local comedy. Growing up he was considered the class clown, and now has taken his gift and turned it into his profession and passion. Mike gained local notoriety with his skits on TikTok and instagram, and has since appeared in commercials + emcee’d many different events + performed stand up comedy and sold out The Blue Note Hawaii, and the Hawaii Theatre. His positive and infectious energy will surely have you leaving with many laughs and memories!

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Last Thursday, The Kauai Chamber of Commerce and the Lihue Business Association invited to our stage:

Ron Kouchi, Senate President;

Nadine Nakamura, Speaker of the House;

Dee Morikawa, House Majority Floor Leader;

Luke Evslin, Chair of House Cmte on Housing.

The Chamber, with support from Southwest Airlines also presented scholarships.

This photo courtesy of Thomas Vidinha. Pictured OCET Dean Shelley Sutter, Vice Chancellor Stephen Taylor, and Vice Chancellor No`eau Keopuhiwa.

Photos below by KCC Marketing Director Caitlin Fowlkes.

Left to Right:

Luke Evslin, Chair of Housing Committee

Dee Morikawa, House Majority Floor Leader

Nadine Nakamura, Speaker of the House

Ron Kouchi, Senate President

The Chamber provided a Continental Breakfast that was organized by KCC Chancellor's Secretary Thomas Vidinha.

Southwest Airlines rep Frank Fenlon addresses audience. Southwest was the corporate sponsor of the event.

Chamber also awarded $500 Scholarships to six Kauai students, including the PAC's own Russell Gushiken (2nd from the right), who was awarded his for being Outstanding Business Graduate. Russell is standing next to Chamber Prez, Seann Hartnell

KCC Chancellor Margaret Sanchez (left) being thanked for hosting this great event. A huge success, The Chamber and the Lihue Business Association promise to make it an annual affair.

Although it was 7:30am, people still were adept at creating the facade of enjoying the early morning reveille.

DAVID SEDARIS

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David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following the publication of his most recent book of short stories, “Happy Go Lucky”, and his first ever children’s book, “Pretty Ugly”. In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, David will make you laugh and think in equal measures, with all new, unpublished stories and commentary. As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.

Jun 8-12 Jun 15 - 19 Kauai Ballet Academy Summer Intensive

Jun 3, 10, 17 Kauai Ballet Academy Adult Class

Jun 20 - DARK SIDE OF THE BEACH, a Pink Floyd Tribute Band

Jun 24, Jul 1, 8 Kauai Ballet Academy Adult Class

Jul 10 SEVEN SUNS Concert

Jul 13 -19 Hawaii Children's Theatre presents SUMMER STARS

Jul 22 Kauai Ballet Academy Adult Class

Jul 25 VOICES BEHIND BARBED WIRE - Free Film from Honolulu National Historic Site

Jul 29 Kauai Ballet Academy Adult Class

Aug 6-9 Kauai Mini Film Festival

Aug 8 - Island Magic Mike

Reprinted with permission by AnderToons.