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Experience the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku through Moses Goods’ powerful one-person performance at the Performing Arts Center at KCC in Lihue. This evening pairs live mele by The Liliʻu Project with storytelling that connects sport, history, and Hawaiian cultural memory.
Experience the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku through Moses Goods’ powerful one-person performance at the Performing Arts Center at KCC in Lihue. This evening pairs live mele by The Liliʻu Project with storytelling that connects sport, history, and Hawaiian cultural memory.
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On August 21, 2026, the Performing Arts Center at KCC in Lihue, Kauaʻi, becomes a living classroom where surf meets story. Moses Goods stars in "Duke," an acclaimed one-person play that traces the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku — Olympic swimmer, surfing pioneer, Hollywood personality, and civic leader. Set against a stage scored by The Liliʻu Project, this 3.5-hour program weaves music, mele, and storytelling to show how one Hawaiian shaped sport, diplomacy, and cultural pride.
The PAC at Kauaʻi Community College sits on the island's central plain, a short drive from Lihue's harbor and airport, offering a compact, ADA-accessible venue with padded seating and close sightlines. Tickets come in two tiers: Orchestra Pit VIP gives access to the first three rows for $55 advance (day-of up to $65), while General Admission theater seating is $40 advance ($50 day-of). Children six and under attend free in the GA section, but all VIP seats require a ticket regardless of age. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.; expect a total experience of roughly 3–4 hours.
What makes this staging special for Kauaʻi is how it connects local history to place. Kahanamoku's story spans swimming records, lifesaving rescues, Hollywood roles, and service as Honolulu sheriff, set against the islands' political shifts from kingdom to territory to statehood. The Liliʻu Project reunites Starr Kalāhiki, John Signor, and Honybal Sosa to perform mele linked to Queen Liliʻuokalani, grounding "Duke" in the same musical lineages that shaped the islands during his lifetime.
Practical notes: the venue encourages empty water bottles, prohibits outside food and glass, and enforces light bag searches. Parking is limited; carpooling is recommended. Beverage and food concessions will be available for purchase; the event is rain or shine. For accessibility needs or questions about children, contact [email protected].
For visitors to Kauaʻi, the show is an intimate cultural highlight that complements beach days and hikes. It’s an opportunity to hear Hawaiian language, historical context, and songs performed by local artists in a setting designed for clear acoustics and audience connection. Whether you come for the athletic legend or the island storytelling, "Duke" at PAC Lihue offers a compact, powerful evening that deepens appreciation for the ocean, the mele, and the people who carried aloha around the world.
Plan to arrive at the Performing Arts Center at KCC - Lihue early to find parking and visit the lobby displays; doors and will-call are managed paperlessly. The box office can advise on seating specifics and ADA accommodations. After the show, consider a drive to nearby Kalapaki Beach or Nawiliwili Harbor for a late-night shoreline walk—the ocean that shaped Duke's life is minutes away, and those views extend the evening's afterglow.
The Performing Arts Center at KCC - Lihue is the venue; doors open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 6:30 PM.
Yes—the venue is ADA accessible; contact the box office at [email protected] for specific needs.
No outside food or glass is permitted; beverage and food concessions will be available for purchase.
Yes—the event proceeds in light rain; bring a rain jacket for walking to your car.
Orchestra Pit VIP seats are $55 advance ($65 day-of), General Admission is $40 advance ($50 day-of); children six and under free in GA.
Parking is limited; organizers encourage carpooling—plan to arrive early to secure a spot.
Anaina Hou Community Park is a community-driven park on Kauaʻi that hosts cultural events, concerts, educational programs, and family attractions. The park presents a mix of live music performances—ranging from ukulele gatherings and national touring bands to headline artists—alongside community-focused activities such as weekly Kanikapila jams, after-school music lessons for grades 6–12, and themed fundraisers. Guests can enjoy outdoor features like an 18-hole miniature golf course set within a Hawaiian botanical garden, a 9-hole night golf option, and performances staged at the Porter Pavilion. Events include fire-dance dinners, concerts by artists such as Melvin Seals & JGB, Jake Shimabukuro, Todd Rundgren, and touring bands like Steely Dead, as well as community fundraisers and specialty nights. The park’s programming emphasizes cultural expression, music education, and family-friendly entertainment. Anaina Hou partners with local musicians, volunteers, and community organizations to produce weekly and seasonal offerings that connect visitors to Hawaiian plants, music traditions, and island history. Practical conveniences often cited in event descriptions include on-site cafés or food trucks, spacious resort lodging packages for specific concerts, and optional instrument rentals for lessons. The park hosts fundraising events and benefits that support community causes and new community spaces. Events occur at Porter Pavilion in Kilauea and other park locations, featuring night golf, dinner buffets, ticketed concerts, and community-led jam sessions that welcome all skill levels.
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