Monday, June 16, 2025

The KCC Performing Arts Center is a multiple use venue with a 600 seat mainstage, a mammoth Dance Studio with Kauai's only sprung dance floor, ballet bars and mirrors, two dressing rooms, huge Green Room, Music Studio (coming soon) and a beautiful Lobby with rotating art shows complimented by fourteen high top cafe tables with bar stools.

Sydney Agudong to attend AT HER FEET Saturday

at The Kauai Performing Arts Center

SYDNEY AGUDONG is an actress, singer, and professional songwriter, born and raised on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i. In 2018, after graduating high school, Sydney moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for acting and singing. In early 2024 Sydney wrapped on the Disney Studios live action film adaptation of Lilo and Stitch, starring as the beloved character of Nani. The film will be released in theaters only in Summer of 2025. Sydney's latest project is a psychological thriller, Ether. She is exec producing as well as starring in this Indie Film. In addition, Sydney can be seen as the lead in the upcoming film, At Her Feet, and in supporting roles in the indie films, Trapped in a Farm House and Infamously in Love. She also recurred as Charlize in season 4 of Netflix's On My Block and appeared in an episode of NCIS. Sat, June 21, 7pm

AT HER FEET

An action/adventure/mystery film on the Big Island.

Archeology students and their Hawaiian guide encounter unseen allies and a misguided protector as they risk their lives saving artifacts in the path of an erupting volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

The film was written, directed and produced by Kaua`i resident Nadya Wynd who will intro the film and lead Q&A. The film stars another Kauaian, Sydney Agudong (currently starring in LILO & STITCH). Sydney will join Nadya for the intro and the post-screening Q&A.

Sponsored by the KCC Hawaiian Club.

TICKETS TRAILER

Saturday, June 21, 7pm - Plenty of Free Parking at the Kauai Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $10 / FREE for KCC stdents, staff and faculty and are available at the door.

Our friends at Hawaii Children's Theatre are presenting two screenings of LILO & STITCH tomorrow at Waimea Theatre. Tickets may be sold out. If you are interested contact them as listed on the right.

TICKETS

HAWAII STORYTELLERS:

Where I Live Kaua`i

This storytelling event will showcase a diverse group of individuals sharing personal memories and life lessons from their experiences living on Kauaʻi. The event will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center in Līhuʻe.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

In-person tickets include a small bento, and access to the show. If you are unable to attend in-person, a free recording will be sent to everyone who registers.

Featured Storytellers:

Kalani Vierra - chief lifeguard for the Ocean Safety Bureau of the Kaua’i Fire Department, co-founder of the Kauaʻi Lifeguard Association, & former multi-world champion in tandem surfing.

Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama - a 6th generation taro farmer in Hanalei for her familyʻs farm, Hanalei Taro.

Darryl Kaneshiro - west side farmer, rancher, & former councilmember for the Kauaʻi County Council

Coppin Colburn - producer of Ahi Lele Fire Show at Anaina Hou & former hotelier.

Linda Paik Moriarty - author of Lei Niʻihau

This community event is supported in part by grants from the Hawaiʻ`i Community Foundation, the Cooke Foundation, the Atherton Family Foundation and Papa Ola Lōkahi.

AARP Hawaii presents AUGIE T

Enjoy a FREE live stand up comedy show featuring Augie T, one of Hawaii’s favorite comedians. Connect with AARP volunteers. Before the show, join us in honoring Social Security's 90th anniversary.

Soft Drinks & Snacks for purchase available in the Lobby.

Sat, July 12, Doors Open 1:30pm

FREE EVENT-PLEASE REGISTER

Rent the PAC for Your Events

The KCC Performing Arts Center is a beautifully designed venue that can accommodate just about any event, including Concerts, Theatre, Dance Recitals, Poetry, Movies, Corporate Presentations & Symposiums, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Gender Reveals, Fundraisers, Receptions in the Lobby, Movement and Exercise Classes in Dance Studio and so much more!

For info contact: Gregory von Hausch

808-245-8352 Email

Hawaiian Dancers Who Made an Impact

George Na'ope, known as the "Grandfather of Hula," was a renowned kumu hula (hula master) and cultural figure who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian culture, particularly the art of hula.

Merrie Monarch Festival: Na'ope co-founded the Merrie Monarch Festival in 1964. The festival is a premier hula competition that honors King David Kalakaua, who supported a Hawaiian cultural renaissance. This festival attracts international attention to hula and traditional Hawaiian arts.
Hula Master and Preservationist: Na'ope taught hula for over 60 years and studied ancient hula. He emphasized the importance of preserving the traditional forms of hula and chant, recognizing them as integral to Hawaiian history and culture.
Advocate for Hawaiian Culture: Beyond hula, Na'ope was a leading advocate and preservationist of native Hawaiian culture worldwide. He taught hula in diverse communities, including prisons and underserved areas..

And, in closing...

Reprinted with permission by the creator,

cartoon artist, John Atkinson